Dodge Momentum Index Recovers in February Posted March 08, 2022 The Dodge Momentum Index increased 4% in February to 158.2 (2000=100), from the revised January reading of 151.9. The Momentum… Source link
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Associated Builders and Contractors today released its fourth annual Top Performers lists, which ranks its commercial and industrial contractor members that build long-lasting, high-quality construction projects, based on work hours. The No. 1 2022 ABC Top Performer is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La.; followed by Balfour Beatty, Dallas; Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton […]
Speakers and sponsors have been announced for the 2022 Metal Roofing Summit. The conference will be held April 26 – 28 at the University of Dayton Marriott in Dayton, Ohio. Hosted by Isaiah Industries, a leading manufacturer of specialty residential metal roofing products, the Metal Roofing Summit brings together home improvement contractors from across North […]
Renovation and adaptive reuse of a historic tractor factory, a clinic expansion that facilitates well-being and a Utah home that celebrates its awe-inspiring location are among the projects winning top honors at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) 23rd Annual Design Awards, which recognized projects for design achievement. A total of 31 awards were presented […]
Laminators Inc. has released new Health Product Declarations (HPD) for three of their ACM products—Omega-Lite, Glaze-Lite, and Thermolite. Omega-Lite and Glaze-Lite panels are composed of a polypropylene, corrugated core between finished aluminum sheets; Thermolite panels are constructed with an insulating foam core sandwiched between two corrugated, stabilizers and finished aluminum sheets. A Health Product Declaration […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing the AIA New York Unified Task Force City and State, the University of Arkansas Community Design Center, and Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Hon. AIA, with its 2022 Collaborative Achievement Award. The Collaborative Achievement Award recognizes and encourages distinguished achievements of design professionals, clients, organizations, architect teams, knowledge […]
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.0 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted Feb. 21 to March 8. The reading is down 0.2 months from February 2021. ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator table for February 2022 ABC’s Construction Confidence Index table for February 2022 […]
The BILCO Co., in following the lead of its corporate parent AmesburyTruth, has taken bold steps to prioritize environmental sustainability by improving processes at facilities. Reducing waste by making packaging recyclable, developing returnable packaging and regrinding scrap to use in products are among the initiatives BILCO and AmesburyTruth have taken to support sustainability. The improved […]
Construction input prices increased 2.6% in February compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices rose 2.5% for the month. Construction input prices are up 24.4% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction […]
Total construction starts rose 9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.013 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts swelled 32% due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities. By contrast, residential starts fell 3%, and nonbuilding starts fell by less than 1%. Without the three large manufacturing projects, […]
CIDAN Machinery Group has acquired long folder producer Thalmann Maschinenbau, based in Switzerland. CIDAN Machinery Group is a world-leading, innovative supplier to the sheet metal industry. The group operates manufacturing locations in Sweden and Austria and has office locations in several European countries, the United States and China. The headquarters of the company, founded in […]
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of its annual, national Construction Workforce Awards, which includes Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. The winners were announced March 15, the first day of ABC Convention 2022 in San Antonio. Larry Harris, electrical instructor at the […]
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced award winners in Excellence in Construction, Safety Excellence and Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence and Contractor of the Year. The winners were announced March 16 during ABC Convention 2022 at the 32nd Excellence in Construction Awards Gala. 2021 Excellence in Construction Awards Honor 96 World-Class Construction Projects ABC Honors […]
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of the 2022 National Craft Championships and the ABC Construction Management Competition. The winners were honored on the last day of ABC Convention 2022 in San Antonio on March 17. ABC Names the 2022 National Craft Champions ABC Honors 2022 Construction Management Competition Winners The 2022 NCC […]
The American Institute of Steel Construction has named Todd Alwood its new Vice President of Membership and Certification and promoted Michael Mospan to Vice President of Finance and Human Resources. “I’m excited to recognize Todd and Mike, who both have led significant improvements in their areas of responsibility over the last few years. They’ve made […]
Mitsubishi Chemical America’s ALPOLIC Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, announced that it has passed the rigorous Canadian S-134 full-scale wall-assembly test designed to measure the fire spread and burning characteristics of an exterior wall with controlled fire exposure. For the test, 4-mm ALPOLIC/fr material was included with the Cladco C2000 system […]
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced the release of their joint publication, the Tool and Equipment Rental Guide. The publication is available through each association and is a robust guide to equipment recovery costs for mechanical, […]
The American Institute of Steel Construction revealed the results of its Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS2) Award competition. AISC made the announcement before an audience of more than 4,000 industry professionals during the opening keynote of NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver. Nine projects, ranging from a cutting-edge Seattle skyscraper […]
Kingspan Group has released its second annual report for its 10-year sustainability program, Planet Passionate. Highlights include a 4.3% reduction1 in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 29% reduction in carbon intensity [1] year-on-year, against a background of 42% total revenue growth for the period. For the second year running, the Group has […]
YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) hired Peter Mocker as the director of its technology and business solutions group. Mocker will now lead strategy development, execution and planning of the information technology future of YKK AP. Mocker comes to YKK AP with more than 19 years of experience in the technology industry. Most recently, he […]
Guardian Glass honored the glaziers and fabricators of six commercial projects at its 5th annual Commercial Project Awards event March 28. More than 50 recently completed projects were nominated. “Guardian Glass is privileged to recognize these outstanding commercial projects from our glazier and fabricator partners,” said Rick Zoulek, Executive Vice President, Guardian Glass. “Glaziers and […]
