Landscape

Bobcat Company Named to Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies List

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Landscape, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Machinery, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Health, Organization, MIC, Bobcat Company, Climate, AI, Hope, Most, Doosan Group, Heavy equipment

Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global equipment , innovation and worksite solutions brand, has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies .

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  • Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global equipment , innovation and worksite solutions brand, has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies .
  • The Most Innovative Companies honor places Bobcat in the spotlight among other organizations that are transforming industries and shaping society.
  • Bobcat is recognized in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies’ manufacturing awards category.
  • “Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.

Birmingham Fastener Expands Footprint With Facility in Mexico

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Mining, Minerals, Agriculture, Technology, Natural Resources, Textiles, Steel, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, State, Local, Science, Building Systems, Public Policy, Government, Public Transport, Defense, Urban Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, REIT, Retail, Landscape, Trucking, Interior Design, Rail, Architecture, Air, Other Science, Transport, Utilities, Telecommunications, Oil, Gas, Contracts, CASM, MRO, Commercial, RSVP, Nightclub

Birmingham Fastener, a full-service manufacturer and distributor of high-quality specialty fasteners, is expanding to Mexico with the opening of a facility in Querétaro City this month.

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  • Birmingham Fastener, a full-service manufacturer and distributor of high-quality specialty fasteners, is expanding to Mexico with the opening of a facility in Querétaro City this month.
  • Commercial and Aerospace Supply de Mexico S. de R.L de C.V. (CASM) will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham Fastener, with support – including inventory supply – from Alabama Aerospace, Birmingham Fastener’s aerospace and defense branch.
  • “We are excited about Mexico being our first location outside of the U.S.,” says Brad Tinney, president and CEO of Birmingham Fastener.
  • He has 19 years of fastener experience and most recently served as Birmingham Fastener’s outside representative in Mexico.

Cabot Unveils its 2024 Outdoor Trend of the Year: ‘Retreat’

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Men, Architecture, Family, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Retail, Women, Landscape, Home Goods, Interior Design, JOMO, Quasi-solid, Relaxation, Sand, Nature, Life, Wood, System, Water, Retreat, Movement, Interior design

Cabot ®, the premium exterior wood care brand, has announced its 2024 Outdoor Trend of the Year, Retreat, which invites homeowners to embrace the “Joy of Missing Out” (JOMO) by elevating their backyard sanctuary using its featured color, Desert Sand.

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  • Cabot ®, the premium exterior wood care brand, has announced its 2024 Outdoor Trend of the Year, Retreat, which invites homeowners to embrace the “Joy of Missing Out” (JOMO) by elevating their backyard sanctuary using its featured color, Desert Sand.
  • Within the outdoor gathering spaces trend, the Cabot brand has identified three spaces at home to elevate outdoor retreats using Desert Sand.
  • These outdoor spaces are styled with items that have natural tones and textures to create an approachable and welcoming space.
  • Additionally, the beige undertone of Desert Sand makes it feel more sophisticated.”
    For more information about Cabot Brand’s 2024 Outdoor Trend of the Year, visit cabotstain.com/toty.

BrightView Partners with Red Wing Shoes to Equip 18,000 Team Members with Safety Boots

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Construction & Property, Landscape, Partnership, Red Wing Shoes, Multimedia, Workplace, BV, Red, PPE, Personal protective equipment, Global Industrial, Safety

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318121737/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318121737/en/
    BrightView Landscapes is equipping its team members with safety boots from Red Wing Shoes to help ensure safety and comfort in every aspect of their work.
  • By partnering with Red Wing Shoes, renowned for their durable and dependable footwear, BrightView is reaffirming its commitment to prioritizing the safety and comfort of its employees.
  • "At Red Wing Shoes, we share BrightView's commitment to prioritizing safety in the workplace," said Tito Warren, President, Global Industrial, Red Wing Shoe Co. "We are thrilled to partner with BrightView to provide their team members with our trusted boots, ensuring they have the protection they need to perform their duties with confidence."
  • The partnership with Red Wing Shoes aligns with BrightView's ongoing efforts to enhance workplace safety and support the professional development of its team members.

Revitalizing a 71-mile Gem: High Line Canal Conservancy Unveils Great Lengths Campaign Following GOCO Award

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Other Consumer, Outdoors, Maritime, Environment, Transport, State, Local, Sustainability, Landscape, Consumer, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Government, Construction & Property, Sports, Marketing, Communications, Destinations, Travel, Protected area, Plan, Partnership, Education, School, Denver International Airport, Volunteering, Quality of life, City, Safety, GOCO, Multimedia, High Line Canal, High Line, Denver Water, Canal

Today, the High Line Canal Conservancy announces Great Lengths for the High Line, a $33 million campaign poised to revitalize one of the region's most cherished resources.

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  • Today, the High Line Canal Conservancy announces Great Lengths for the High Line, a $33 million campaign poised to revitalize one of the region's most cherished resources.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315750045/en/
    High Line Canal Conservancy (Photo: High Line Canal Conservancy)
    In a significant leap towards this goal, the nonprofit announced a $7 million contribution from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) today.
  • “Now we look forward to High Line Canal users joining our Great Lengths for the High Line fundraising campaign, so this great work continues for decades to come.”
    Projects will be implemented in partnership with the local governments, including counties, cities and special districts.
  • “Investing in the Great Lengths Campaign is a wonderful way to improve the Canal not just in your own community – but across all communities.

Superior Paving Corp. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Boxley Materials Company’s Asphalt Division

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Landscape, Building Systems, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Diamond, Attention, Partnership, Acquisition, NAPA, Plant, Superior, Safety, Workforce, Multimedia, Family, Road

Superior Paving Corp., a leading provider of paving services in Northern Virginia, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the asphalt division of Boxley Materials, a prominent Lynchburg-based company known for its high-quality construction materials.

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  • Superior Paving Corp., a leading provider of paving services in Northern Virginia, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the asphalt division of Boxley Materials, a prominent Lynchburg-based company known for its high-quality construction materials.
  • The acquisition of Boxley Materials’ asphalt division not only expands Superior Paving's operational footprint but also aligns with its core values, enhancing its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its customers and communities.
  • David White, president of Superior Paving, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “This opportunity immediately caught our attention, primarily because of how closely Boxley's values align with ours.
  • This acquisition is a strategic step toward enriching its service offerings, fostering employee development, and upholding its commitment to deliver exceptional paving solutions.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Model Homes in Desirable Lillington, North Carolina

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, REIT, Landscape, Interior Design, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Certification, KB Home, Raleigh, North Carolina, Golden Joystick Awards, Water, Bath, KB, Recreation, Multimedia

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest model homes in Matthews Ridge, a new-home community in Lillington.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest model homes in Matthews Ridge, a new-home community in Lillington.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315358856/en/
    KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Model Homes in Desirable Lillington, North Carolina (Photo: Business Wire)
    What sets KB Home apart is the company’s focus on building strong, personal relationships with every customer, so they have a real partner in the homebuying process.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • “We are pleased to offer homebuyers in Lillington spacious new one- and two-story homes,” said Doug Schwartz, President of KB Home’s Raleigh division.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Popular Jacksonville, Florida

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Construction & Property, Urban Planning, REIT, Landscape, Interior Design, Building Systems, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Certification, River City Marketplace, Interstate Highway System, Jacksonville International Airport, KB Home, Bath, KB, Water, CDD, Multimedia, Film industry

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Hawkes Meadow, its latest new-home community in Jacksonville.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Hawkes Meadow, its latest new-home community in Jacksonville.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315345904/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in popular Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments.

BrightView Declares Cash Dividend Payment on Preferred Stock

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Construction & Property, Landscape, BV

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $8.91 million on its Series A Preferred Stock.

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  • BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $8.91 million on its Series A Preferred Stock.
  • The dividend represents payment for the period from December 31, 2023 to March 30, 2024, and will be paid on April 1, 2024, to holders of record as of March 15, 2024.
  • The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of BrightView common stock at a conversion price of $9.44 per share.
  • Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to a dividend at the rate of 7.0% per annum, compounding quarterly, paid in kind, or paid in cash, at the Company’s election.

AECOM publishes new high-speed rail report presenting first-of-its-kind research on the future of rail delivery

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Construction & Property, Consulting, Rail, Public Transport, Professional Services, Urban Planning, Landscape, Transport, Research, Organization, NEOM, Growth, Qualitative research, HS1, High Speed 1, Engineering, Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias, MassTransit, California High-Speed Rail, HSR, Engineering News-Record

Research presented in the report found that economic growth, technology, adaptability and on-time completion prove the most critical success factors in the first year of HSR operation.

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  • Research presented in the report found that economic growth, technology, adaptability and on-time completion prove the most critical success factors in the first year of HSR operation.
  • Success factors also varied widely by region:
    Europe’s primary success factors included a reduction in air/vehicle traffic, use of the latest technology, and future adaptability.
  • For the Asia and Pacific region, on-time completion, low environmental impact, and social benefits comprised the top key success factors.
  • The Company’s work includes California High-Speed Rail, HS1 in the UK, and Taiwan High-Speed Rail.