NCCER Announces Fifth Annual I Built This! Construction Video Contest

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NCCER and Build Your Future have announced the fifth annual I BUILT THIS! video contest. Designed to help promote construction as an industry of choice, the contest illustrates the unique perspective of trainees or students and allows them to share videos of their projects. Craft instructors are invited to add the video contest into their curriculum for the fall as an excellent opportunity to allow students, trainees and instructors to show off their skills and gain attention for school programs. NCCER and BYF encourage submissions from all types of construction and maintenance crafts, as well as secondary and post-secondary programs. … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Dips in April

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The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. The retreat in April was the result of the commercial component falling 1% while the institutional component rose a scant 0.2%. The momentum index has clearly lost some impetus over the last 12 months. The overall momentum index is down 8.5% since … Read more

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Food Innovation Center at Colorado State University Global Hub for Food Science, Animal Welfare

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Haselden Construction recently completed construction of the JBS Global Food Innovation Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. The $20-million facility brings technology and hands-on learning opportunities for students in the university’s animal sciences programs and will serve as a global hub for new product development, culinary research, food science, nutrition, food safety and animal welfare. The 41,000-square-foot building, designed by architect Hord Coplan Macht, was added to an existing structure and is now home to laboratories, catering and demonstration kitchens, an auditorium and program spaces for teaching and research. The program spaces include a sensory analysis room, livestock … Read more

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Holland Construction’s Project Superintendent Earns Certified Healthcare Constructor Designation

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Mike Trobaugh, project superintendent at Holland Construction, has earned the designation of Certified Healthcare Constructor by the American Hospital Association. The CHC is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among an elite group of 900 healthcare construction professionals in the nation. The CHC certification program is designed to provide an objective and rigorous assessment of broad-based knowledge in healthcare construction. An individual must satisfy eligibility requirements that incorporate a blend of education and associated healthcare-specific professional experience, agree to adhere to the professional standard of conduct and pass the CHC certification exam. Trobaugh is the second Holland … Read more

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Hitachi Releases Versatile New EX1200-7 Excavator

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Hitachi has released the EX1200-7 excavator, which will provide increased efficiency, reliability and durability for customers. The EX1200-7 improves total fuel economy by 6% as compared to the previous model (the EX1200-6) through engine and hydraulic system improvements. The EX1200-7 features a fuel-efficient Cummins EPA Final Tier 4 engine with DEF. For non-regulated countries, a Cummins engine featuring fuel-calibration optimization settings helps contribute to improved efficiency. Additionally, when the machine is in neutral, auto-idle reduces engine speed to save on fuel consumption. The new EX1200-7 also features a 4.5% increase in bucket capacity with a 7 m3 (9.2 cu/yd) capacity. … Read more

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