Mortenson to Complete 4th Project with National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado

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The Denver Operating Group and Federal Contracting Group will build a new research laboratory facility on the South Table Mountain Campus of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. This will mark the fourth time Mortenson has completed a project at this facility, boosting NREL’s capabilities for early-stage research. The 15,700-square-foot Research and Innovation Laboratory will provide multipurpose lab space for cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, bioscience and engineering in support of a breadth of energy efficiency and renewable energy research areas, including 5,500 square feet of flexible lab space. The … Read more

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New Noble Family Performing Arts Center Adds 55,000 SF of Performance Spaces, Art Galleries

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Construction is complete on Parish Episcopal School’s Noble Family Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas. Located at the School’s Midway campus, the 55,000-square-foot facility will host student performances and arts classes, as well as high-caliber community and cultural events. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. broke ground on the center in November 2019. The facility, designed by BOKA Powell, consists of various spaces including a 515-seat performance hall, 120-seat black box theater, music hall, rehearsal rooms, film screening room and two dedicated dance studios. Professional-grade features include optimized acoustics and a control room with the latest light and sound equipment. Back-of-house spaces … Read more

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RIDGID Introduces First In-Line Standard Press Tool

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RIDGID introduces the RP 351, its first in-line standard press tool. Engineered from the ground up, the RP 351 delivers reliability and efficiency, operates with an advanced brushless motor and requires no scheduled maintenance; its SlimGrip handle weighs about eight pounds with battery. It joins the recently introduced RIDGID RP 350 Press Tool, a drill grip standard press tool to help professionals get more done on every job with less fatigue and no time outs. Together, the long-running press tools are built for the most demanding situations and give professionals maximum standard press tool versatility on the jobsite. Both tools … Read more

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ALL Crane Adds 18 New Grove RTs

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The All Family of Companies is expanding its fleet of rough-terrain cranes with a new 18-unit package from Grove that covers weight classes from 55 ton capacity up to 165 tons. The purchase includes four 165-USt GRT9165, three 80-USt GRT8080, five 70-USt RT770 and six 55-USt GRT655L. Also included are two 40-USt TMS540 hydraulic truck cranes, bringing the full order to 20 total units. The four GRT9165s are in addition to four of the same unit purchased last year, a testament to its popularity with customers, particularly in wind energy, plant work and general construction in tight urban jobsites. Introduced … Read more

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Brass Knuckle Crusher Safety Goggles Route Moisture Away from Eyes

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Whether working in the elements or working up a sweat, only Brass Knuckle Crusher (BKDST-1020NP) safety goggles have specialized channels along the brow line to move water and sweat away from the eyes, while the rubber gasket seals glasses snugly against the face. The gasket also does double-duty as anti-dust protection. Not only do the contoured channels route moisture away to help vision remain clear, proprietary BK-Anti-Fog technology offers superior performance under the highest heat and humidity for a long-lasting, fog-free view. Crusher’s cool wraparound styling of the one-piece 10 base curve lens offers high-impact protection and an unobstructed field … Read more

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