In the wake of recent destructive spate of tornadoes across the American Southeast, Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association consisting of civic organizations, fire service professionals, architects, engineers and industry experts committed to enacting safer and more sustainable building standards, has released a video promoting the safety advantages of building with concrete. The three-minute video predominantly features the use of wind tunnels, or simulated high-velocity wind machines, designed to replicate the potential debris damage in a violent storm or tornado. Alabama experienced its deadliest storms in eight years with at least 18 tornadoes touching … Read more
ASV Introduces New Sit-In Compact Track Loader
ASV Holdings Inc. has introduced the new RT-25 Posi-Track compact track loader. Featuring similar dimensions as its more powerful cousin, the RT-40, the RT-25 serves as an economical alternative for contractors working in tight spaces, while minimizing the risk of property or machine damage. Its small size makes it a safer, more productive alternative to walk-behind and stand-on mini loaders. The unit’s cab shields the operator from outside elements and provides rollover protection, and features an optional heated cab for additional comfort during winter operation. The RT-25, measuring at 48 inches wide, features a rated operating capacity of 665 pounds, … Read more
Ready-to-Fly Professional Mini Drone Designed for Construction Applications
Drone Volt introduces Airshadow, its new mini drone. Programmable for automatic missions, this compact and sturdy drone can fly with a low visual and noise signature at speeds up to 90 km/h both day and night. The Airshadow is designed for use in applications such as surveillance, recognition, inspection, search and mapping in the security, safety, construction and energy areas. The Drone Volt R&D teams have integrated the latest technologies in order to meet the numerous requirements for professional and industrial applications. The Drone Volt Control application makes it possible to easily program different missions and monitor telemetric data on … Read more
DuPont Releases New Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen Solution
DuPont Safety & Construction has released DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen to provide advanced protection against moisture damage in exterior wall systems. The product creates a 6 mm space for water drainage and air movement for drying behind cladding, and can be installed behind stucco, stone veneer, brick, wood, fiber cement and metal panel systems. It helps to prolong the life of exterior cladding by creating a gap that helps prevent rot, cracking and peeling problems. The product replaces the intervening layer required with stucco and stone, while the attached heavy-duty filter fabric prevents mortar and stucco infiltration. Tyvek DrainVent is … Read more
Pre-Apprentices Join Construction Team at Cook County Hospital Redevelopment
A group of Chicagoans will have an opportunity to begin new careers and be part of a historic transformation that will reenergize a community and reshape the medical district on the city’s Near West Side. Seven new pre-apprentices were recently welcomed into the old Cook County Hospital redevelopment team by Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. (27th Ward), Alderman Jason Ervin (28th Ward), Murphy Development Group, MB Real Estate, The Target Group and Walsh Construction. After a series of applications and interviews, these individuals were chosen to participate in a program that will provide industry-based training and preparation for individuals to succeed … Read more







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