New Passenger Terminal Dedicated at Prescott Regional Airport

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The completion of a new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport Ernest A. Love Field was recently dedicated and placed on display for the Prescott, Arizona community. The $13.9-million terminal, which was built by the team of general contractor Willmeng Construction Inc., and heavy civil construction firm Fann Contracting, replaces the former terminal that dates back to the 1940s and brings to the airport a larger, modern and aesthetically appealing facility with hopes to attract more carriers to the fast-growing region. The terminal itself was just one part of the overall scope of the work performed at the airport. Airplane … Read more

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Association Officials Report Construction Employment Declines by 7,000 in June

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Construction employment declined by 7,000 between May and June as the industry still employs 238,000 fewer people than before the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials said that job losses in the nonresidential construction sector offset modest monthly gains in residential construction as many firms struggle with worker shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising materials prices. “It is hard for the industry to expand when it can’t find qualified workers, key building materials are scarce and the prices for them keep climbing,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. … Read more

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Medtronic Breaks Ground on New Colorado Campus

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Medtronic, local community leaders and general contractor Ryan Companies officially broke ground on construction of Medtronic’s new Innovation Center campus located in Lafayette, Colo. Development and construction teams have begun work on the new 42-acre campus, soon to be the second largest site for the company in the U.S., and home to critical research and development work to improve the lives of patients worldwide. The campus will include two five-story buildings spanning more than 400,000 square feet. Upon completion of the new site – which is anticipated during the second half of 2022 – the new campus will open 1,100 … Read more

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TWINTIERs Larger-Tying Capacity Supports Various Rebar Contractors

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Since MAX Co Ltd. invented the first battery-powered rebar-tying tool in 1993, rebar-tying tool technology has improved in many ways over the past two decades. The battery platform has changed from Ni-Cad to Lithium-Ion, enabling the latest model tool — the TwinTiers — to form 4,000 ties per charge. Since its launch in 2007, the RB655 has been the tool with the largest rebar-tying capacity, tying up to #8 on #9 rebar combinations. However, in 2019 MAX introduced the RB611T TwinTier, which can tie from #5 on #5 to #9 on #10 rebar, making it the battery-powered rebar-tying tool capable … Read more

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John Deere Rolls Out Performance Tiering Strategy Starting with Utility Loaders

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John Deere launched its Performance Tiering Strategy, delivering a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience. Available first on the wheel loader lineup, the Performance Tiering Strategy supports customers by providing machine solutions built for various applications and jobs to enhance profitability and efficiency. The Performance Tiering Strategy provides three tiers of machines — G tier, P tier and X tier. Adding a premium edge, the X-tier models are built with the most innovative John Deere technology and features, delivering the highest levels of productivity, efficiency and customer experience. P-tier models can be counted on to … Read more

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