The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced that the AEM Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations year-round. The nomination deadline for 2014 inductees will close on June 6. Nominations submitted after June 6 will be considered for the 2015 AEM Hall of Fame. The AEM Hall of Fame honors those who have made a difference in our quality of life, whose innovations, ideas and leadership have contributed significantly to the growth and strength of the off-road equipment industry. Anyone who has made noteworthy and specific contributions to the manufacturing, distribution, rental or end-user sectors of the off-road equipment industry is … Read more

AGC Charities, Inc. announced it will build a new equestrian center for a local charity group that provides equestrian programs and activities for veterans, their families and local first responders. As part of its annual Operation Opening Doors effort, contractors will donate their time, expertise and money to create a new facility for Horses 4 Heroes. “This project gives us a chance to give back to those who sacrifice so much for our freedom and safety,” said Jim Clemens, chairman emeritus of Philadelphia, Pa.-based Clemens Construction Co. and the chairman of AGC Charities. “We want these brave men and women … Read more

MARLTON, N.J. and NEW YORK, N.Y. — Hill International announced that the company, in association with WSP USA Corp., has received a task order contract from Region 2 of the U.S. General Services Administration to provide construction management services in support of GSA’s Energy Savings Performance Contracts for multiple federally owned buildings located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains, N.Y. The three-year contract has an estimated value to Hill of approximately $3.2 million. GSA Region 2 is seeking to implement a variety of energy conservation measures in 11 facilities covering a total area of approximately 8.6 million gross square feet … Read more