Atlas Copco Group Marks 140th Anniversary

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Atlas Copco CEO Ronnie Leten marked the company’s 140th anniversary by ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York’s Times Square on Feb. 21.The bell ringing signified the beginning of the day’s trading and the start of a year-long anniversary celebration for Atlas Copco. Maureen Ellis, an employee celebrating more than 40 years with Atlas Copco in the United States, joined Leten at the event, along with select customers and other company management and stakeholders. Headquartered in Sweden, Atlas Copco began with an idea in 1873 that the country should become more self-sufficient … Read more

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Korte Begins Work on Mooresville High School

The Korte Company was awarded an $18.9-million school renovation project for Mooresville High School in Mooresville, Ind. The 36,357-square-foot project includes a complete renovation of the north and south buildings at the school. The Mooresville High School renovation project includes a complete renovation of the north and south buildings. Specific design items include a new secure main entry, administration area, two-story glass concourse, virtual learning center, PE locker rooms, project "Lead the Way", improved circulation throughout the building and access control. The MHS/Korte Team will create a 21st Century Learning Environment for academic excellence. Renovation items include classrooms, restrooms, roofing, … Read more

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TCA Announces First Companies to Earn Certification in New Program

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The Tilt-Up Concrete Association, a nonprofit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system, has announced approval of the first two organizations in its company certification program.   The program, in development for more than three years in response to requests from the industry for more detailed assurance of company performance, was launched this March in Florida. TCA members Woodland Construction Company of Jupiter, Fla. and Seretta Construction of Apopka, Fla. are the first two companies to earn this new designation from the association.     Applicants … Read more

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Construction Spending Rebounds in February

Construction spending rebounded in February with gains from depressed January levels in residential, private nonresidential and public investment, according to an analysis of new census data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the rise in public investment was likely to be short-lived and urged policy makers in Washington to make infrastructure investment a priority. “It is encouraging to see growth in both monthly and year-over-year totals in private residential and nonresidential construction spending,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “There are increasing signs that 2013 will be a good year for a wide variety … Read more

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Free 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Va. — An OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Safety Course is coming up April 16 and 17. This no-cost training is a service to the community to help strengthen businesses by providing valuable risk-control tools. This two-day class will be held at Friedman Associates in Virginia Beach, Va. and taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor. In this program for construction site safety, contractors are challenged to step up their safety strategy. With this seminar, attendees will get the tools and training needed to work safely, productively and profitably. Participants will learn how to: Write and maintain an effective safety program … Read more

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