A Chat with Corinne Lawler, Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction

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Laughter, communication drive camaraderie + success By Chris Maday Schmidt Corinne Lawler, superintendent with JE Dunn Construction, began her career with the general contractor as an intern a half-dozen years ago. She eventually transitioned into a full-time position as project engineer before her promotion to superintendent this past spring. Join Construction Superintendent as Lawler talks about the importance of field experience and relationship building with her teams, as well as the role she played on a couple inhouse committees, one thing she wishes someone had told her before she started out in the trades, and more. (Q) Where did your … Read more

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3 Strategies for Superintendents to Tackle Labor Shortage, Create Diverse Participation

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By Dannis Mitchell The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 89% of contractors are having a hard time finding craft workers and 61% said their firm’s projects are being delayed because of workforce shortages. The number of unfilled construction jobs nationwide neared its highest level in 20 years last July, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. And yet, those statistics also reveal an untapped labor market among minority and women business enterprise communities, with women representing only about 10% of the construction industry’s workforce and African Americans a mere 6%. Involving MWBE and other disadvantaged business enterprises … Read more

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Universal Builders Supply Debuts Overhead Construction Protection Solution

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While UBS has been offering variations of upscale overhead protection solutions for decades, increased customer demand for more aesthetically pleasing options drove the team to develop the Canopy concept, which offers multiple benefits including a more appealing contemporary look, better sight lines of the building under construction, wider openings, more spacing for pedestrian traffic, colorful and customizable LED lighting, as well as dramatic night lighting and durable weather-resistant finish — all while meeting code and maintaining structural integrity. The UBS Canopy has a 300 psf rating, enabling the Canopy Protection System to be deployed throughout the country for new construction, … Read more

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John Deere Upgrades Precision Technology Suite

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John Deere now offers SmartGrade Remote Support on its newest SmartGrade dozers, motor graders, excavators and compact track loaders. SmartGrade Remote Support, which includes both remote display access and wireless data transfer, will be available on most SmartGrade products for six years from the factory invoice date. Currently available on the 700L/750L/850L SmartGrade dozers, the SmartGrade motor graders and the 210G LC and 350G LC SmartGrade excavators and compact track loaders, these features enable dealers and customers to work together to remotely transfer project files to machines and troubleshoot any grade control-related issues. Real-time remote visibility and management of important … Read more

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New Crescent VORTEX Bit Holder Extends Bit Life

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The exclusive dual-impact zone in the Crescent VORTEX Bit Holder extends the life of bits up to 500 times when using bits with an impact driver. This unique design feature absorbs the shock of repeated, heavy usage in impact applications, while still delivering maximum torque from the impact driver. That durability makes the Crescent VORTEX Bit Holder ideal for jobs like decking, fencing, subflooring, metal framing and metal roofing where pros are using impact drivers countless times each day. The Crescent VORTEX Bit Holder is available as a single item and is included in eight VORTEX Bit sets ranging up … Read more

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