Western Specialty Contractors promoted Michael Ramos to branch manager of its Fort Lauderdale, Florida branch office. Ramos was previously the assistant branch manager.
Product Industry News
PCA: America’s cement manufacturers ready to support public construction and infrastructure revival
U.S. cement manufacturers have ample production capacity to meet increased demand from infrastructure revitalization efforts being contemplated by the Trump Administration and Congress, an analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) concluded.
Capitol Hill briefing on industry priorities
PCI President and CEO Bob Risser joined senior officials representing the 11 NACA-affiliated associations and the Congressional Cement Caucus on Capitol Hill on February 5, 2017.
Creating safer job sites — Hilti addresses OSHA respirable crystalline silica standard for construction
Through education and product innovation, Hilti is supporting customers as they develop and implement compliancy plans for the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) §1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Standard for construction.
Paul J. O’Brien retires from Building Contractors Association
After a career that has spanned four and half decades of service in the organized construction industry, Paul J. O’Brien has retired as managing director for the Building Contractors Association.
North Carolina and Florida for region manager Bill Hohmeier
Western Specialty Contractors appointed Bill Hohmeier as region manager of the North Carolina and Florida region.
Brokk acquires Aquajet Systems AB
Brokk, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, recently acquired Aquajet Systems AB, a world leading manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots.
New Phoenix Center Industry scorecard shows significant economic benefits from U.S. Aggregates Industry
To better understand the effect of the U.S. aggregates industry on the economy and jobs, the Phoenix Center released a new economic "Scorecard" entitled The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry: A National, State, and County Analysis.
Husqvarna Group to acquire HTC, strengthening its position in surface preparation
Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has signed an agreement to acquire the floor grinding solutions division of HTC Group AB, the market leader in floor grinding solutions.
Western Specialty Contractors expands territory of region manager Jim Rechtin, Jr.
Western Specialty Contractors expanded the territory of Region Manager Jim Rechtin, Jr. to include its St. Louis Roofing, Kansas City and new Kansas City Roofing branches.
