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Wheeler Machinery Co. has acquired Diamond Equipment & Tool Rental
Wheeler Machinery Co. has acquired Diamond Equipment & Tool Rental. This strategic move significantly expands Wheeler’s Cat Rental Store division with an enlarged footprint and an enhanced product offering to further affirm Wheeler’s position as a one-stop shop for all equipment rental needs. “We are thrilled to welcome the talented team and loyal customers…
AGC of Utah Annual Awards (2022)
AGC of Utah Awards Best Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Projects in Utah Salt Lake City, UT. February 8, 2023 – The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Utah hosted their annual awards breakfast on January 19, 2023, at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The event recognized outstanding individuals, companies, and projects in the…
UPDATE: 1st Year of IIJA Transportation
Projects in Utah
You probably already know what the IIJA Fund is, but if you don’t – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides approximately $350 billon for Federal Highway Programs over a five-year period (2022-2026). We have just entered the second year of this funding. So, how did the IIJA impact Utah’s Federal Highway Programs this…
Virtual Reality Saving Construction Industry $Millions$
You’ve probably heard of a certain technology called Virtual Reality, but did you know that there are many uses for this revolutionary technology outside of the video game industry. In fact, one of the ways that construction industries are saving millions of dollars a year is through Virtual and Augmented Reality. Economists are estimating that…
The Benefits of Going Green with LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally recognized rating system that quantifies the environmental friendliness of a building. According to the U.S. Energy Information Association, residential and commercial building sectors accounted for 39% of total energy consumption in 2021, so it’s important to try to mitigate the carbon footprint of each new…