Input Prices for Nonresidential Construction Climb 21% between March 2021, March 2022

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Prices of materials and services used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21% from March 2021 to March 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. “Construction firms have been burdened with cost increases of 20% per year or more since early 2021,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Since contractors can seldom pass along increases on projects that are underway, these extreme price hikes threaten the viability of many firms. Unfortunately, the continuing war in Ukraine is likely to keep input costs elevated for many more months, if not longer.” … Read more

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KNAACK Introduces Mobile Planning and Workstation for Contractors, Tradespeople

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KNAACK introduces PLANZBOARD, a dedicated and versatile mobile planning and workstation developed for the construction industry. Designed with worksite usage in mind, the multi-functional tabletop transforms the standard plans reviewing location into an adjustable workstation that can be used as a plans table, whiteboard, bulletin board, collaborative meeting station and more. The PLANZBOARD features powder-coated,16-gauge steel and dual heavy-duty locking hinges to deliver the legendary toughness customers expect from KNAACK jobsite storage solutions. The product is flat packed and designed with assembly in mind, with a one-size nut-and-bolt design. Construction professionals can easily and quickly assemble the PLANZBOARD using hand … Read more

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New Trillium Health Partners Hospital Project to Fill Critical Need for Growing, Diverse Mississauga Community

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Planning, design and conformance services for Trillium Health Partners’ Mississauga Hospital project, located in Ontario, Canada, will be managed by Stantec. The new facility is a full replacement of the existing hospital and a critical part of THP’s plan to build a new kind of healthcare that serves the growing and diverse community for the decades ahead. The new Mississauga Hospital will increase flexibility to respond to future healthcare challenges, feature modern hospital facilities and technology and reflect the latest standards in infection prevention and control. It will continue to deliver highly specialized care through regional programs, such as the … Read more

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A Chat with Mike Mealor, Superintendent at Skanska

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Supporting the team from military helmet to hardhat By Chris Maday Schmidt Mike Mealor is a superintendent at Skanska with 11 years of experience in the construction industry. With a degree in construction management and two deployments under his toolbelt, he brings a unique perspective through serving in the military, as well as serving on the jobsite. He is located onsite full time during the construction phase and responsible for onsite activities, including supervising, sequencing and coordinating and monitoring all work to ensure it is completed to the highest quality of standards. Join Construction Superintendent as Mealor talks trends in … Read more

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The International Code Council Joins Offsite Construction Industry at 2022 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow

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The International Code Council family of solutions will join modular construction professionals from around the world at this year’s 39th annual World of Modular Convention and Tradeshow hosted by the Modular Building Institute on April 25-28. The World of Modular Convention provides individuals in the commercial modular building industry with the opportunity to network, learn from high-profile experts, display new products and attend educational presentations about the latest trends in offsite construction. The event also extends the opportunity to discuss ongoing industry issues, including housing affordability and building quality and sustainability, and how the use of offsite construction is seen … Read more

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