U.S. construction equipment exports increased 43 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year for a total $23.5 billion of machinery shipped to other nations, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. This follows growth of 28 percent in 2010 after a 2009 decline of 38 percent in the depths of the recession. “Export sales continue to help U.S. construction equipment manufacturers stay open for business and sustain American jobs, especially with the domestic construction sector still recovering,” stated Al Cervero, AEM vice president construction sector. AEM and its I Make America campaign have pushed for export-friendly policies that create … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding underscoring the two organizations" mutual interest in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance buildings and the desire to collaborate on issues surrounding these topics. “Through cooperation and coordination on the issues impacting the entire building community and the pursuit of high-performance buildings, the Institute and AIA can work towards improving our nation's buildings.   We are very pleased to work with AIA on such an important effort,” said Green upon signing. One of the first projects the … Read more

TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractor, IncRegional Projects Manager TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractors, headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin is growing. We are seeking a Regional Projects Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the business efforts of the TCI Select Projects Group. The successful candidate will lead new business efforts and oversee estimating, project management and marketing efforts related to these projects.   We are seeking candidates with a minimum of a four-year degree in construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. A minimum of 10 years construction related experience in a leadership or a project management role is required. … Read more