Mon September 11, 2017
More Than 5,000 Attendees Converge on PWX Show
The American Public Works Association 2017 PWX show — held in Orlando on Aug. 27 to 30 — had more than 5,000 attendees, more than 400 exhibitors, used more than 80,000 sq. ft. of exhibitor space and attracted attendees and exhibitors from more than19 international countries....
Mon September 11, 2017
The Water Expo Sees Increase in Exhibitor Participation
The Water Expo was held Aug. 30 and 31 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. There were more than 140 exhibitors, which was a 20 to 25 percent increase from last year. The Water Expo show in Miami is about presenting equipment, technology, products and know-how for the wastewater, water quality, environmental services and sanitation industries....
Emily Buenzle - Mon September 11, 2017
Three Cranes Fall to Irma's Winds at Florida Construction Sites
Hurricane Irma's winds brought down three cranes in Miami Sept. 10. The first crane to topple was located at an apartment building in downtown Miami, followed by a second at a condo tower in the city's Edgewater neighborhood....
Fri September 08, 2017
DSI Relies on Gregory Poole Equipment Company
Directional Services Inc. (DSI), a full service licensed electrical and utility contractor, has been serving customers from Hope Mills, N.C., and the surrounding area since 2005 by performing horizontal directional drilling, power line utility work, commercial electrical work and solar farm construction....
Fri September 08, 2017
Bandit Expands Network With Hoistlift of Florida
Bandit Industries continues its expansion of dealers across the United States with the addition of Hoistlift of Florida, based in Fort Myers. The company is known throughout the south-central Florida for its unrelenting commitment to its customers....
Gabrielle Russon - Thu September 07, 2017
Disney Road Construction Season in Full Swing
With highly anticipated new attractions coming to Disney World in the next several years, a historically high volume of road construction is taking place to get the parks ready. Reedy Creek Improvement District — the Disney-controlled taxing district that provides government services to the resort — is in the midst of nearly $800 million worth of road-construction projects that began in 2013 and continues through 2020....
Craig Mongeau - Wed September 06, 2017
Jeff Martin Auctioneers to Join Florida Auctions Fray
A familiar name will be arriving on a new stage as Jeff Martin Auctioneers will be entering the Florida Auctions arena in 2018. Jeff Martin Auctioneers, based in Brooklyn, Miss., has leased property in Kissimmee, Fla., and will be among four auctioneers participating in the annual late January, early February event....
Thu August 31, 2017
Sumitomo to Back Heavy-Haul Marketplace Startup VeriTread in New Partnership
VeriTread, The Heavy-Haul Marketplace, recently announced its partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (“SCOA”). SCOA together with Sumitomo Corporation plan to underwrite a $2.5 million third-party allocation of new units for an undisclosed ownership stake of VeriTread....
Mon August 28, 2017
FAE USA Inc. Adds New Florida Dealer to Its Network
FAE USA Inc. , a leader in the manufacturing, engineering, and distribution of mulching, stabilization, reclamation and rock grinding equipment, according to the company, has reached an agreement with Growers Equipment Company to become the sole FAE Construction dealer of Florida....
Mon August 28, 2017
I-4 Ultimate Project Marks First Ribbon-Cutting
The I-4 Ultimate project reached a major milestone on Aug. 9 as the new Grand National Drive overpass was officially opened. The overpass connects the Oak Ridge Road/International Drive area, east of Interstate 4 (I-4), to the Major Boulevard/Caravan Court area, west of I-4....
