The Christman Company Promotes Wayne Cochran to Senior Superintendent

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Wayne Cochran has been promoted to senior superintendent at The Christman Company at the contracting firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Wayne has more than 30 years of construction experience and does an outstanding job of orchestrating the efforts of our trade contractor partners and craftworkers on our most complex projects,” said Marty Gibbs, vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “His commitment to building lasting relationships benefits not only our company’s clients, but also the next generation of builders.” Cochran, originally hired by Rentenbach Constructors Inc., provided valuable leadership when the company merged with Christman […]

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Dodge Momentum Index Declines in December

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The Dodge Momentum Index fell 3% in December to 166.4 (2000=100), down from the revised November reading of 170.7. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. In December, commercial planning fell 4%, and institutional planning slipped 1%. Despite these declines, 2021 was a banner year for the Dodge Momentum Index—despite the lingering risks of COVID-19 and low demand for some types of nonresidential buildings. Throughout the year, the overall momentum […]

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360 USA Introduces Reflective Safety Harness with ANSI/IESA

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360 USA has released its new Reflective Safety Harness that is ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type 0 Class 1 compliant. Offering the same excellent reflectivity and daytime/nighttime visibility as the company’s work vests, these new harnesses are designed to preserve worker comfort and keep pockets and tools uncovered and easily accessible. As an alternative to the common full-body safety vest, this lightweight reflective safety harness is cool, comfortable and offers all-day wearability without fatigue. The new reflective harness features fully adjustable waist and shoulder straps that provide a custom fit for workers of all shapes and sizes, while only requiring a fraction […]

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Astra Tower Luxury Residential High-Rise to Boost Utah Skyline, Environmental Standards upon Completion

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Construction of the 40-floor Astra Tower luxury residential high-rise officially broke ground, marking a significant milestone in the history of Salt Lake City, Utah’s skyline and its downtown residential offerings. The project team includes developer Kensington Investment Company, design firm HKS and general contractor Jacobsen Construction Company. Astra Tower will consist of 372 luxury home apartments, all of them for rent, when completed in fall 2024. The tower will also be an exemplary steward of the natural environment and will push the skyline higher than ever as Utah’s tallest building. The Astra Tower project team will seek LEED Gold certification […]

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IRWIN Announces New Line of SPEEDBOR SUPREME Self-Feed and Auger Bits

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IRWIN launches SPEEDBOR SUPREME self-feed bits and auger bits. The new line of SPEEDBOR SUPREME bits is engineered for high-performance wood drilling and are designed to withstand repeated nail strikes. The bits’ high-speed steel cutting edge maintains sharpness due to the durable bi-metal construction. The SPEEDBOR SUPREME self-feed bits and auger bits provide users with three-times longer life and durability on the jobsite, even cutting through nail-embedded wood. The self-feed bits and auger bits are sold in a variety of lengths and diameters, allowing users to tackle challenging wood-drilling needs with ease. The bits are made to deliver fast, high-performing […]

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