Construction industry of India

Employ Prince George's Opens Doors to New Building Trades Career Center

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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The center will offer career coaching, job readiness training, and be home to training programs and apprenticeships for all unions within the building trades.

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  • The center will offer career coaching, job readiness training, and be home to training programs and apprenticeships for all unions within the building trades.
  • This will be the first affiliated American Job Center to open inside of a building trades union in the United States.
  • The Building Trades Career Center will serve as a principal training and career development location for Employ Prince George's construction and infrastructure workforce development initiatives, spearheaded by the nationally recognized Construction Works Program (CWP) and Apprenticeship Innovation Program (AIP).
  • Walter Simmons, President and CEO of Employ Prince George's, expressed his excitement, stating, "The opening of the Building Trades Career Center marks a significant milestone for the Prince George's County Public Workforce System and the Prince George's County economy".

Caterpillar Names New Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Balmer-Millar succeeds Julie Lagacy, who was Caterpillar's first Chief Sustainability & Strategy officer and is retiring February 1, 2023, after nearly 35 years of dedicated service.

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  • Balmer-Millar succeeds Julie Lagacy, who was Caterpillar's first Chief Sustainability & Strategy officer and is retiring February 1, 2023, after nearly 35 years of dedicated service.
  • In her capacity as Chief Sustainability Officer, Balmer-Millar will report directly to Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.
  • "Sustainability is an important focus area of our long-term strategy for profitable growth," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.
  • Balmer-Millar has held several technical and business leadership positions of increased scope and responsibility over her 20-year career with Caterpillar.

Caterpillar Announces Collaboration with Luck Stone to Scale Autonomous Solutions to the Aggregates Industry

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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This will be Caterpillar's first autonomous deployment in the aggregates industry and will expand the company's autonomous truck fleet to include the 100-ton-class (90-tonne-class) Cat 777.

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  • This will be Caterpillar's first autonomous deployment in the aggregates industry and will expand the company's autonomous truck fleet to include the 100-ton-class (90-tonne-class) Cat 777.
  • "Luck Stone and Caterpillar's partnership has been grounded in shared values for many years," said Charlie Luck, President and CEO of Luck Companies.
  • "Caterpillar has a long-standing relationship with Luck Stone, and we look forward to working together to bring the demonstrated benefits of increased safety and productivity to the quarry industry.
  • Luck Stone, a division of Luck Companies, is the nation's largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Ingersoll Rand Announces Addition of Jennifer Hartsock to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, announced that Jennifer Hartsock has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, announced that Jennifer Hartsock has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Hartsock manages the companys global technology portfolio, which includes developing and executing technology, digital and data strategies to enable Cargills key growth priorities.
  • Prior to joining Cargill, Hartsock served as Chief Information Officer and was a member of the executive leadership team at Baker Hughes.
  • I am pleased to welcome Jennifer to our Board, said Ingersoll Rand Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Vicente Reynal.

Jim Umpleby to Continue as Caterpillar Chairman & CEO

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced that its Board of Directors has waived the policy requiring Caterpillar's Chairman and CEO, Jim Umpleby, to retire at age 65.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced that its Board of Directors has waived the policy requiring Caterpillar's Chairman and CEO, Jim Umpleby, to retire at age 65.
  • Umpleby has agreed to remain in his position beyond February 2023, when he turns 65.
  • "Waiving the mandatory retirement policy for Jim provides the Board greater flexibility with its CEO succession process," said Debra Reed-Klages, presiding director, speaking on behalf of Caterpillar's Board of Directors.
  • "Jim has provided strong strategic and operating leadership for the company, and we look forward to his continued leadership of the Caterpillar team."

Caterpillar Expands Construction Industries Portfolio with Four Battery Electric Machines

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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The machines are powered by Caterpillar battery prototypes and include an onboard AC charger.

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  • The machines are powered by Caterpillar battery prototypes and include an onboard AC charger.
  • "Caterpillar is well positioned to help customers reach their sustainability goals, including lowering emissions on the jobsite," said Construction Industries Group President Tony Fassino.
  • Built on proven Caterpillar technology, the lithium-ion battery range features a modular design that offers flexible configurations across multiple applications.
  • Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

BHP, Caterpillar, and Finning announce an agreement to replace entire haul truck fleet at Escondida Mine in Chile

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Finnings Integrated Knowledge Center, located in Antofagasta, will provide top of the line industry technical support for the fleet.

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  • Finnings Integrated Knowledge Center, located in Antofagasta, will provide top of the line industry technical support for the fleet.
  • The agreement also allows Escondida | BHP to accelerate the implementation of its autonomy plans by transitioning the fleet to include technology that enables autonomous operation.
  • In addition, the agreements set forth a technological path that helps Escondida | BHP meet its decarbonization goals, through the progressive implementation of zero-emission trucks.
  • "This agreement is an important step to continue projecting into the future Escondida | BHPs leadership in the industry.

NuVerge announces five-year software agreement with 20/20 Plumbing & Heating Inc.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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LONGMONT, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NuVerge LLC (NuVerge) announced today that it has entered into a five-year contract with 20/20 Plumbing & Heating Inc. (2020PH) to deliver Nextworld's No-Code ERP Software, NuVerge's Job Site Management for Specialty Contractors and implementation services. In a digital transformation role, NuVerge will provide a full suite of Nextworld applications including Construction, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement and Financials, built on Nextworld's No-Code development platform Nextbot™, as well as their professional services to assist 2020PH in enhancing their operational performance through digital transformation.

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  • NuVerge LLC (NuVerge) announced today that it has entered into a five-year contract with 20/20 Plumbing & Heating Inc. to deliver Nextworld's No-Code ERP Software for the Construction Industry and provide implementation services.
  • LONGMONT, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NuVerge LLC (NuVerge) announced today that it has entered into a five-year contract with 20/20 Plumbing & Heating Inc. (2020PH) to deliver Nextworld's No-Code ERP Software, NuVerge's Job Site Management for Specialty Contractors and implementation services.
  • NuVerge is committed to leveraging Next Generation Business Software and Technologies that focused on digital transformation and accelerated process automation.
  • About 2020 Plumbing and Heating Inc.
    At 20/20 Plumbing & Heating, Inc., we are more than a plumbing and HVAC company.

Pantera Tools Selected as Cover Story of the Year by Enterprise Viewpoint Magazine

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI. , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pantera Tools, the construction software platform known for its customized bid management system, has been selected as the Cover Story of the Year by Enterprise Viewpoint Magazine. Over the past few years, the construction software industry has been flooded with new apps, software, and widgets intended to improve construction, making the process more complex and frustrating for contractors. Many products are challenging to learn and require high-cost commitments. However, Pantera works with organizations globally and is scalable enough to provide competitive advantages for the largest multinational retailers, billion-dollar general contractors, to even the local plumber down the street.

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  • Pantera Tools, the construction software platform known for its customized bid management system, has been selected as the Cover Story of the Year by Enterprise Viewpoint Magazine.
  • PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pantera Tools, the construction software platform known for its customized bid management system, has been selected as the Cover Story of the Year by Enterprise Viewpoint Magazine.
  • "We're excited to be named one of the top companies providing innovative construction solutions that will disrupt the current market trends.
  • Pantera Tools white-labels its product to match customers' websites and brands, unlike other construction software platforms on the market.

Caterpillar to Sponsor Major League Soccer

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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DEERFIELD, Ill., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced a multi-year sponsorship with Major League Soccer (MLS), the fastest growing sports League in North America. With the highest percentage of millennial and multicultural fans of any U.S. sport, the sponsorship is designed to amplify the Caterpillar brand to a broader, more diverse audience in the United States and Canada and to engage with the League's passionate fans more deeply. 

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  • DEERFIELD, Ill., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced a multi-year sponsorship with Major League Soccer (MLS), the fastest growing sports League in North America.
  • "Caterpillar is eager to partner with Major League Soccer, as we share a joint commitment to being leaders in the communities where we live, work and play," said Yvette Morrison, global director of marketing and brand for Caterpillar.
  • "Caterpillar is a leading, global brand and Major League Soccer is honored to partner with a company whose values and dealer network are committed to building a better, more modern future for soccer communities across the world," said Carter Ladd, Executive Vice President of Brand Alliances & Consumer Products at MLS.
  • As a part of the sponsorship, MLS will collaborate with Caterpillar to integrate Cat products into the soccer ecosystem.