MARINA, Calif. — When J.F. Shea Company began a small plumbing company 142 years ago, there were virtually no women in the construction workforce. Today women in the homebuilding industry have a strong representation in sales, marketing, legal, and finance, but there are still relatively few women in the field of construction. Shea Homes, one of […]
DALLAS, TX—In March at the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE), GAF showcased its suite of products and customer-centric services across residential and commercial roofing. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, is focused on providing transformative offerings that continue to revolutionize the roofing industry while reinforcing the company’s continued commitment […]
Opinion contributed by the Luxury Institute. The Luxury Institute announced key findings from its recent qualitative survey with its Global Luxury Expert Network (GLEN) members, comprised of prominent luxury goods and services CEOs, C-levels and consultants, as well as additional top-tier luxury executives and experts. Responders were asked to predict key macro-economic challenges for 2023 […]
VANCOUVER, BC – For the first time in its 11-year history, Ritchie Bros. Financial Services surpassed US$1 billion in annual funded volume, helping tens of thousands of customers around the world purchase used equipment, vehicles, and other industrial assets in 2022. “Ritchie Bros. Financial Services continues to drive industry-leading customer experience with our innovative, flexible […]
(Kansas City, MO) The Western Specialty Contractors – Sheet Metal Division in Kansas City, MO recently replaced leaking, improperly installed wall panels and flashings covering the control tower at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE. Historic Offutt AFB is the headquarters for the U.S. Strategic Command, 557th Weather Wing, and 55th Wing, the largest wing of […]
The development of agriculture and enlargement of St. Peters Abbeys possessions in the locality during the 13th century meant that the Manor required storage in Hartpury. The barn, now incorrectly called a tithe barn, was built during the 14th century to store all the produce from the manor, not merely the tithe. Measuring 161ft x […]
VANCOUVER, BC – Ritchie Bros. has been selling heavy equipment and trucks for more than 60 years, growing and innovating with the industry. Today the company helps customers in a multitude of ways, providing data-based insights, value-added services, and transaction solutions. With its new Ritchie Hub blog and Inside Edge podcast, Ritchie Bros. has two new valuable tools to […]
Japan’s unceasingly beautiful aesthetic has influenced the design industry in countries near and far. In celebration, we offer highlights of several new creations and exhibits that pay homage to the enduring and timeless elegance of Japanese design. From lanterns inspired by Senkō Hanabi (hand-held fireworks), to a freestanding bathtub paying tribute to Japan’s sought-after onsen […]
Opinion contributed by TeamCraft Roofing. SALISBURY, N.C – With four generations of family history, TeamCraft Roofing has decades of experience in the commercial and industrial roofing industry. From the gas crisis in the 1970’s, to the terrorist attacks on 9/11, to the housing crisis in 2008 – TeamCraft has partnered with their customers to help […]