On Nov. 15, a U.S. district court issued a ruling that invalidates the entirety of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 final overtime regulations rule. In April, DOL published its final rule requiring that, effective July 1, 2024, salaried workers making up to $43,888 per year are eligible for time-and-a-half pay if they log [...]

Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Pantone described Mocha Mousse as an “evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires. A warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, [...]

Arena Group and Showblock announced that Showblock’s innovative solutions will now be available across North America. This expansion leverages the existing infrastructure and network of the Arena Group in the U.S., allowing Showblock’s modular structures to be efficiently delivered and installed for events across the continent. This development follows Showblock’s successful operations in the UK, [...]

Save and register for the 2025 Tent Conference before Dec. 3 for the early bird discount! Tent Conference 2023 attendees solve a puzzle as part of the TRD Experience competition, which promoted industry networking and camaraderie while having fun. Time flies when you're waiting to gather with fellow tent leaders in Louisville, KY. Tent Conference is [...]

A draft code proposal for temporary structures was released by FEMA for next year's ICC Code Development Cycle. The change in language, which is referenced in 3103.6.1.3, suggests "banning  temporary structures in floodways and high hazard coastal areas." FEMA did not provide any evidence or research to support the change in code and we plan to comment and reject the code language. We will [...]

H&E Rentals, Baton Rouge, La., has opened a new branch in south Kansas City, Mo. The branch is the company’s fourth location in the state of Missouri and its second in the Show-Me State in a year. H&E operates in 32 states and has opened 16 branches across the country in 2024. The facility includes [...]