National Precast Concrete Association announces award, new board member
Andy Wieser, president of Wieser Concrete, headquartered in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, was presented with the Robert E. Yoakum Award on Oct. 14 at the NPCA 52nd Annual Convention in Atlanta. Wieser was presented with the association’s most prestigious honor for devotion to the betterment of the industry and the association. NPCA also announced that Mark Wieser was elected to serve a three-year term on its board of directors. Wieser holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin.

John Deere rolls out new website
John Deere has completed the global rollout of new company websites. The site works on a variety of platforms, from smartphones and tablets to traditional desktop computers. The launch included 33 websites in 16 languages and approximately 2,300 product pages.

Maine Association of Site Evaluators holds volunteer day with local Habitat for Humanity
To help raise awareness for SepticSmart Week, the Maine Association of Site Evaluators worked with its members and local businesses to provide Midcoast Habitat for Humanity with materials for a septic system for a home in Camden, Maine. The design, installation, and inspection process were professionally recorded and will be made publically available on the Maine Association of Site Evaluators’ website, www.mainese.com, when completed.