Manitowoc - Thu October 24, 2019
Manitowoc Wins Bid to Provide Grove GMK4060HC All-Terrain Cranes to U.S. Army
Manitowoc Cranes was awarded a $28.2 million contract to provide Grove all-terrain cranes to the U.S. Army. The GMK4060HC cranes (HC for heavy crane) are specifically engineered for military use and have unique features that make them suitable for job sites on a variety of terrains....
The Eagle, Texas A&M - Tue August 13, 2019
Texas A&M Announces Army Futures Command Project
The Texas A&M University System plans to authorize construction on a $130 million combat development complex for the Army Futures Command at the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas. The Eagle reported on Aug....
Telsmith Inc. - Tue April 16, 2019
Telsmith Welcomes Service Technician Matthew Vereb Back From Military Service
Telsmith Inc. , a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, recently welcomed back one of its southeastern field service technicians, Matthew Vereb, from a yearlong mission in Germany. Vereb started at Telsmith in 2016 as field service technician for the southeast territory, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi....
- Fri December 29, 2017
Former Fort McClellan HQ Sold for Independent Living Center
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) The agency created to redevelop a former Army base in Alabama has sold the headquarters area for $2.3 million to a group that plans to renovate it for $23 million as an independent living complex....
Emily Buenzle - Mon September 11, 2017
Army Names 15 Companies for $540M National Guard Construction Project
The U.S. Army has awarded 15 companies a $540 million contract for construction and repair projects at National Guard units in Washington and Oregon. According to the Department of Defense, the National Guard Bureau received 28 bids for the firm-fixed-price contract....
Emily Buenzle - Wed August 09, 2017
First Artifact Arrives at National Army Museum Construction Site
The National Museum of the United States Army welcomed its first artifact on July 31. A 28-ton M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle was delivered to the museum's construction site near Fort Belvior before it was set in place on a reinforced concrete slab, Pentagram reported....
Matthew Barakat - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri June 23, 2017
Army to Expand Arlington Cemetery, Ends Talks With County
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Arlington National Cemetery is moving ahead with plans to expand by roughly 50,000 spaces, extending the cemetery's life beyond 2050. The cemetery is run by the Army. For several years, military officials tried to negotiate a land swap with Arlington County that would allow the cemetery to expand and accommodate the county's needs as well....
Brenda Ruggiero - Fri May 26, 2017
Country Salutes Army With National Museum
The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) is currently being built in Fort Belvoir, Va., within 30 minutes of Washington, D.C. At present, the Army is the only branch of the military without a national museum....
Megan Wild - Fri May 19, 2017
G.I. Bill: The Degrees and Certificates That Can Get You Employed in Construction
Originally created in 1944 and known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, the G.I. Bill's primary purpose was to provide access to academic services, affordable mortgages and hospitals throughout a post-World War II country....
Megan Wild - Mon May 15, 2017
11 Resources for Veterans to Start Your Career in Construction
Although many excel during their time in the armed forces, it can be difficult to make the adjustment to civilian life. Seemingly insignificant responsibilities like finding a job can be a tough process if you've just returned from a tour of duty....
Megan Wild - Fri May 05, 2017
Veterans in Construction: What Insights Veterans Bring to Your Construction Site
As we approach Armed Forces Day, it's important to remember that military veterans have a lot to offer the civilian construction site. The U.S. Armed Forces teach a number of interpersonal skills easily transferred to other areas....
