Manitou North America introduced Platinum Truck and Equipment as a new Manitou dealer. Platinum will now offer customers a comprehensive selection of premium Manitou equipment, including a robust lineup of skid steers, telehandlers, track loaders, boom lifts and forklifts, to meet a diverse array of project demands.

Big changes are coming soon to Central Rent-A-Crane of Indianapolis, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, as the branch is in the final phase of an expansion project to better serve its customers.

The ACI Foundation announced its 2024-2025 fellowship and scholarship recipients.

McShane Construction Company has completed the construction of Signal, a mixed-use apartment community in Hapeville, Georgia, for repeat client South City Partners. The development integrates 285 luxury apartment units and 4,392 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

Westlake Royal Building Products announced Nov. 28 expanded partnerships with U.S. LUMBER and Amerhart, which are both Specialty Building Products brands, that will encompass multiple products and locations. U.S. LUMBER and Amerhart are leading distributors of building materials.

Construction employment increased in 40 states and the District of Columbia in October from a year earlier, while 22 states added construction jobs from September to October, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America on Nov. 17.

3A Composites USA announced that its ALUCOBOND FaceFastened system successfully passed third-party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, which is commonly used in low-rise, multifamily and mixed-use market segments.

Manitou Group announced the signing of a letter of intent with the Nordic steelmaker SSAB for deliveries of fossil-free steel. Deliveries are set to start in 2026 and will ramp up as SSAB’s fossil-free steel production capacity increases.

The Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau announced the launch of its brand-new website and online community.

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