Category: #constructionindustry
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Sims Crane Expands with New Tampa Bay Location in Florida
Sims Crane, a leading provider of crane rental and rigging services in the Southeast U.S., has expanded their Florida operations by opening another Tampa Bay area location, this time in Pinellas County. The company celebrated its continued growth with a grand opening event on Feb. 20 at the new facility, located at 6675 114th Ave.…
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JK2 Construction CEO Rick Amundson announces retirement
After nearly three decades of leadership, JK2 Construction President and CEO Rick Amundson has announced his retirement from the Apopka-based general contractor. Amundson has served as the company’s top leader since 2022, when the company’s founder, Paul Holmes, moved into an advisory role. He has been with JK2 since 1997 and has played an integral…
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Thermahood Founder Urges Recessed Lighting Industry Changes
While recessed lighting and high-hats have been increasingly utilized and modernized in the housing industry, engineering experts say installation guidelines are still lagging making the gaps around high-hats an often overlooked and unnecessary vulnerability. “Uncovered, leaky recessed lights and high-hats can reduce insulation by as much as 30%, causing heat loss, energy waste and even…
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S-5! and NWIR Announce Scholarship Recipient
With three years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, Quintanilla has developed a deep appreciation for the skilled trades. Her desire for continued growth and professional development has inspired her to further her education in HVAC—a field she considers essential to her long-term career goals. “While I have enjoyed the work I have done…
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1848 Ventures, a venture studio shaping the future by developing AI-powered solutions that drive growth for small and medium businesses, today announced the launch of Propel People. Propel People is an AI-powered recruiting platform purpose-built for the construction industry, designed to help HR teams hire skilled tradespeople faster and more efficiently. Propel People is the latest…
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Hilti Unifies Hand, Power Tools & Gear on One Battery
Hilti North America, a global leader providing innovative tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, further delivers on its promise to expand the all-on-one Nuron battery platform with innovation that meets the needs of contractors including the launch of its DD 150-U-22 Cordless diamond core rig, two DSH 600/700 cut-off saws and…