Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in January

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.9 percent in January to 142.6 (2000=100) from its revised December reading of 137.3. The momentum index 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 move higher in January was due to a 12.1 percent increase in institutional planning outweighing a 1.0 percent decline in commercial planning intentions. Despite the decline in commercial planning in January, that portion of the momentum index remains near its eight-year high, … Read more

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A Chat with Tiffany Boston, Assistant Superintendent at Skanska

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Team building, applying military practices on the civilian jobsite By Chris Maday Schmidt With a background in construction, contract management and safety and risk management, Tiffany Boston, assistant superintendent at Skanska, first became interested in the construction industry while she attended West Point and took engineering classes. Boston shares a snapshot of her life as a superintendent in the Army in Bagram, Afghanistan, and her techniques for team building and fostering safety on the jobsite. (Q) Your background includes several military safety certificates—how have you applied your safety expertise in your position with Skanska? That training and experience gave me … Read more

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Not All Vapor Barriers are Created Equal

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By Wes Robb Vapor barriers…are they all the same? What is the difference between a vapor barrier and a moisture barrier? Isn’t a water vapor barrier the same as soil and gas vapor barrier? There is a good deal of confusion in the industry about vapor barriers. The terms vapor barrier and moisture barriers are often used interchangeably when they are very different elements designed for very different purposes.  Adding to the confusion is the fact that many label moisture barriers as “water vapor barriers” as a way to distinguish them from soil gas vapor barriers. There is a good … Read more

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Mi-T-M Releases New Diesel Air Compressor/Generator Combination Unit

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The new Mi-T-M diesel 30 gallon air compressor/generator combination unit boasts the convenience of two machines in one—perfect for industrial applications that require electrical power and air. It features a 9.1 HP Kohler KD420 diesel overhead valve engine with electric start and glow plugs, ideal in cold temperatures. The unit includes a 3000 watt generator and two-stage compressor with a powder-coated, ASME-coded 30 gallon receiver tank. With a brushless alternator and a total harmonic distortion of less than 6 percent, the generator features 100 percent copper windings and comes standard with 120 and 240 volt receptacles. The built-in air compressor … Read more

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Bosch Battery Sets Global Standard

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The Bosch CORE18V Battery offers maximum power and performance while minimizing weight. It employs advanced Lithium-ion technology to deliver 80 percent more power than previous generation Bosch batteries. The Bosch CORE18V cells are laser-welded and rail-connected for high efficiency, with the battery housing designed to transfer more heat to the outer surface, resulting in up to 35 percent better cooling effect than previous CoolPack batteries. The CoolPack 2.0 system employs an advanced design to keep the battery cooler for better runtime and longer life; updated technology provides up to 135 percent longer battery life than batteries without CoolPack technology. In … Read more

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