The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced the 2013 recipients of the annual Pillar of the Industry awards. Winners are member companies who have achieved or maintained Gold-level status in the Association's I Make America pro-manufacturing advocacy campaign. Gold status signifies the highest level of involvement in the campaign. The awards recognize the companies" tremendous dedication to the people and communities of the equipment manufacturing industry through extensive I Make America activities. Action can include significant employee involvement; outreach to state, local and federal legislators and promoting campaign sign-ups at trade shows and with allied trade associations. The I Make America … Read more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Big-D Construction   was recently awarded the Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program   project. Big-D, along with Holder Construction Company, has developed a joint venture partnership   to complete the project, which is expected to span 10 years and cost approximately $1.8 billion. Holder Construction is the team’s managing partner. Together, the HD team will provide preconstruction and construction services for the project. The Holder/Big-D team was selected in a competitive request for qualifications process involving four qualified respondents. All four companies considered are joint ventures between a national and a local … Read more