Category: Construction
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Trevor Hunsaker Named President of Big-D Lindon Unit
Trevor Hunsaker has been promoted to President of Big-D Construction’s Lindon office, which includes Bi-D’s Idaho Falls office. This leadership transition comes as the Lindon office celebrates 15 years of growth, strengthening Big-D’s presence in Utah County. As one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, Utah County is projected to lead Utah’s population growth…
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76 FENCE expands in Tennessee with two new franchise locations
76 FENCE proudly marked a new chapter in its expansion in Tennessee with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on March 25. The event, attended by local officials, business leaders, and community members, celebrated the opening of two new franchise locations in Mt. Juliet and Hendersonville, reinforcing the company’s growing presence across the state. 76 FENCE…
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BOND Building Construction tops off Massachusetts Maritime Academy STEM Building
BOND Building Construction recently celebrated the “topping off” of a new Science, Technology, and Engineering building for Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA). A traditional ceremony representing the placement of a construction project’s final beam, the gathering marked progress toward completion of construction on the 36,000 square-foot facility, scheduled to open by summer 2026. BOND Building Construction…
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Volvo Features New and Upgraded Compaction Machines at World of Asphalt
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in Asphalt, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Other Components, Rental, Service Centers, Single-Drum Rollers, Sustainability, Worksite EquipmentVolvo Construction Equipment announced improvements to its soil and asphalt compaction product lines. Volvo’s upgrades to the product lines will focus on multiple models, including an electric model. The company is showcasing its new machines at the World of Asphalt booth 4713. Updates to the SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and the PT125 pneumatic tire roller include features that improve safety,…
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Women in Rental: Alyssa Billings and Nicole Bourget of Sunbelt
Sunbelt Rentals officially launched its female employee-led employee resource group WISE (Women. Inspired. Supported. Empowered.) in November 2022. Providing members opportunities to network and collaborate, the group’s goal is to continue to create an inclusive workplace, increase employee retention, and form mentor/mentee relationships. Co-presidents of this group, Alyssa Billings, manager of market logistics operations –…
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From Architecture to Construction: Melissa Gonzalez’s Journey
IMAGINiT Technologies is profiling members of our team who work in the Construction part of our business. Melissa Gonzalez, an Applications Expert at IMAGINiT has been with the company for nearly two years. Prior to this, Melissa was a Field Engineer and VDC Engineer at Turner Construction Company, which handles billions of dollars of construction…
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New Electrical Standards Shaping Commercial Construction
The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. It’s not just a guide, but the standard everyone must follow to ensure safety and reliability. With recent updates, the NEC is raising expectations. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable…
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Women in Rental: Jenny Smith Price of KATO
As part of a series featuring women in the equipment rental industry, Rental has queried a few individuals to represent various aspects of the job and share their points of view on the industry. One of those is Jenny Smith Price, President of Sales and Operations at KATO Compact Excavator Sales (CES). KATO-CES is a…
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Can Technology Help Construction Companies Do More with Less?
Historically, manual labor, paper-based planning, and ineffective communication have been major pain points in the construction industry. Other common issues, such as inaccurate budgeting, delayed inventory management, and limited access to real-time data, often result in significant financial losses. Conventional approaches have frequently led to missed deadlines, labor inefficiencies, cost overruns, and reduced profitability. However,…
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iBuild Central Florida hosting trade competition, job fair
iBuild Central Florida is on a mission to change how students approach graduation. With that graduation date approaching, iBuild Central Florida plans to celebrate students and adults pursuing careers in the construction industry and giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. The 501c3 nonprofit will do that by celebrating trade-bound students that don’t always…