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Construction Unemployment Edges Down to 20 Percent in March
"There are leading indicators, including ABC’s own Construction Backlog Indicator, that suggest that the recovery of privately financed construction will begin sometime later…
Optech Announces Teledyne Minority Stake
Toronto, Canada, April 1, 2011 — Optech Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced lidar and camera survey instruments, is pleased to announce…
The PBSJ Corporation Is Renamed Atkins
Tampa, Florida – On April 1, The PBSJ Corporation and its PBS&J subsidiary company will be renamed Atkins. PBSJ operates as a national…
RETTEW Welcomes Russell as Director of Civil/Municipal Engineering
Lancaster, Pa. — RETTEW, an Engineering News-Record top 500 design firm providing engineering, transportation, environmental consulting, planning and surveying services, today announced H….
Topcon’s GR-5 Satellite Receiver Sets New Standard in Signal Tracking, Job Site Precision
Livermore, Calif. – March 17, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces its patented Fence Antenna™ technology and expanded channel support in the…
Construction Materials Prices Climb 1.1 Percent in February
"A number of factors appear to be driving input prices higher, including a weakening U.S. dollar, ongoing expansion in the global economy and…
Thomas R. Rock Named New President of So-Deep, Inc.
Manassas Park, VA, March 14, 2011: Thomas R. Rock has been named President of So-Deep, Inc. In his new position, Mr. Rock is…
Florida Legislative Bill Threatens to Eliminate Survey Licenses
Tallahassee, Fla. – Two proposed committee bills (PCBs) that aim to deregulate business in the State of Florida today passed the House Business…