Emily Buenzle - Wed October 18, 2017
Another State Enters Ring to Win Amazon HQ
As the deadline for proposal submittals draws near, New Jersey has jumped into the fight for Amazon's second headquarters. According to Amazon, its new HQ2 will bring about 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in construction to the location it chooses, and with its proposal deadline just a day away on Oct....
Mon October 16, 2017
UTCA Holds 52nd Annual Convention in Atlantic City, N.J.
The Utility & Transportation Contractors Association of New Jersey (UTCA) held its 52nd annual convention and trade show Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J....
Tue October 10, 2017
Summit Supply Donates $25K Toward Hurricane Relief Efforts in Texas, Florida
Summit Supply, LLC of Asbury, NJ has donated $25,000 to Rapid Relief Team (RRT), a global organization that provided catering services and support to those directly impacted by these recent disasters, as well as direct assistance to first responders and volunteers....
Tue October 10, 2017
Seven Students Take Top Honors in Annual Video Contest on America's Transportation Infrastructure
High school students from Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and undergraduates at the University of Washington, Old Dominion University and the University of North Carolina are winners of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) 7th annual “Student Transportation Video Contest.” They will each receive a $500 cash prize....
Fri October 06, 2017
Ingersoll Rand to Host Thousands of Future Workers at Worldwide Facilities for Manufacturing Day
Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will participate in Manufacturing Day at its facilities around the world. During a month-long schedule of events, Ingersoll Rand is inviting students to tour their facilities and learn about career opportunities in modern manufacturing....
Thu October 05, 2017
Amtrak “Ready to Build” Campaign Highlights Critical Need for Infrastructure Investment
Amtrak unveiled the “Ready to Build” campaign Oct. 2, which includes a series of short films showcasing five critical investments that are vital to the realization of a renewed, modern passenger rail system....
Mon October 02, 2017
Three Generations of Hoffmans Tour George Harms Job Site
In what is best described as an iconic moment, three generations of Hoffman leadership gathered this summer for a job tour with George Harms Construction Co. on the site of the new Route 72/Manahawkin Bay Bridge in Long Beach Island, N.J....
Tue September 26, 2017
Allu Announces New U.S. Facility
In response to strong domestic demand for its unique Allu Transformer material processing attachments, Allu Inc. has announced the opening of a new facility in New Jersey. Located at 25 Kimberly Road in East Brunswick, N.J., the new location will create additional warehouse capacity for aftermarket parts and factory space to increase product inventory by local assembly....
Thu September 21, 2017
J.F. Kiely Construction Co. Supports 'Unbroken Warriors' 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
J.F. Kiely Construction Co., a leading design-build underground utility construction company headquartered in Long Branch, N.J., will be participating in the second annual Unbroken Warriors Touch-A-Truck event in Holmdel Township....
Tue September 19, 2017
Heavyweight Contender Who Challenged Larry Holmes Dies in Construction Accident
David Bey once was a heavyweight boxer from Philadelphia who lost his shot at the world title in a bout against Larry Holmes in 1985 in Las Vegas. Last week, Bey, 60, who also worked as a pile driver even when he was in the ring, was fatally injured in a construction site accident on the Camden waterfront....
