"Today’s encouraging report provides further evidence that a vigorous nonresidential construction recovery is finally at hand."—ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Category: News
Leica Geosystems Welcomes Bryan Baker as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Sales Manager
Baker will lead the adoption and growth of Leica Geosystems’ leading-edge multicopter and helicopter UAS solutions throughout North America.
Topcon Announces Partnership with MAVinci for Worldwide UAS Distribution
Livermore, Calif., USA/ Capelle A/d Ijssel, The Netherlands – August 19, 2014 – Topcon Positioning Group has entered into a worldwide distribution partnership…
New Quarryman Laser Scanner System Delivers Speed-Optimized Rockface Profiling
Advanced version of 3D laser scanning system improves safety, increases productivity, and delivers fast, accurate material stock valuations for profitable quarrying operations.
Construction Backlog Indicator Reaches All-Time High in Second Quarter
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) reached an all-time high in the second quarter of 2014. CBI improved 5.4 percent…
Topcon Releases Next Generation of 3D Laser Scanners
Livermore, Calif. – August 18, 2014 – Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of the newest edition to the GLS line of laser…
Dawood Welcomes New Director of Information Technology
Harrisburg, PA, August 18, 2014: Dawood Engineering, Inc. (Dawood) is proud to welcome Mr. Brian Ham as the new Director of Information Technology….
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July
"The weakening of economies in Europe, Japan and elsewhere has reduced demand for construction materials on a global basis." —ABC Chief Economist Anirban…
Dewberry Welcomes the Land Development Expertise of William “K.C.” Reed
Fairfax, VA—August 14, 2014 – Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has hired William “K.C.” Reed, PE, as an associate and principal…
Maptek Announces New I-Site Modular Laser Scanner System
Maptek previewed the soon-to-be-released I-Site 8820 long range laser scanner on day 1 of the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) conference in…