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Construction firms are struggling to find enough qualified workers to hire. This is happening even as they continue to be impacted by pandemic-induced project delays and supply chain disruptions. The results are according to a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The survey results […]
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural product lines and innovative testing. The company recently announced the launch of the Strong Retrofit webinar series. This series is designed to educate engineers, structural designers, architects and building owners about the different solutions available for retrofitting unreinforced masonry (URM), CMU and […]
The new RentalHQ mobile app makes finding local rental equipment and rental partners fast and easy for construction contractors and professionals. The popular online rental store locator RentalHQ.com is now available as a mobile app. This puts the most comprehensive rental store locator at your fingertips for on-the-go rental equipment […]
Fenix Group (“Fenix”) recently announced it has acquired substantially all the business assets of TCI Coatings (“TCI”) of Lubbock, Texas. TCI is a leader of specialty and high-performance coatings for industrial applications, serving Texas and surrounding states. Fenix brands have been industry leaders for over 60 years in specialty high-performance […]
Ultra Durable Technologies (UDT) offers several thin-film systems that are extremely durable and functional. UDT’s Clean & Seal and Grind & Seal systems beautify concrete and provide maximum protection without the need for thick-film builds that require large volumes of product. This saves on material costs and multiple grinding steps, […]
Is your power tool pairing with its battery and battery charger? The Power Tool Institute is the leading industry organization for power tool safety resources. The group says if all three components are made by the same manufacturer and designed to work together as a system, then the answer is […]
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released new and updated safety materials. These materials are aimed at fulfilling its ongoing mission of Promoting safe concrete pumping practices. The first item, Safety Bulletin: Use of Lay Flat Hose, identifies and illustrates the handling guidelines for using ng lay-flat hoses on […]
Husqvarna Construction, a market leader in equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries, has recently opened the Husqvarna Construction Experience Center – a new training center in part of their North American headquarters located in Olathe, Kan. One of Husqvarna Construction’s core beliefs is offering training programs […]
Makinex has expanded their sales team with a Business Development team member in the Northeast, Terry Owens! Terry will be in charge of the Northeast region of the United States; that includes his home state of New Jersey along with Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode […]
Jon-Don is a leading supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors. The company has announced the recent acquisition of Dynamic Diamond Tooling (DDT). Dynamic Diamond Tooling founders are Patrick Pollitt and Ron Yagur. The company is a supplier of equipment, tooling, and chemicals for concrete surface […]
