Renovations Complete on Baylor University’s Hankamer Cashion Complex

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HOUSTON, Texas – Linbeck Group has recently completed the 164,000-square-foot renovation of the Hankamer Cashion Complex at Baylor University in Houston, Texas. It is Linbeck’s third project on the Baylor Campus. The $26-million Baylor University Hankamer Cashion project is comprised of the former Hankamer School of Business, a three-story building originally built in 1960 and Cashion Academic Center, five stories that were built the in late 1980s. Linbeck addressed a variety of existing floor elevation changes inherent in the Hankamer Cashion Complex, as well as the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system and updated ADA-compliant elevator systems. With many … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up in November

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index moved 0.3 percent higher in November to 133.2 from its revised October reading of 132.7 (2000=100). The 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 overall index has now posted increases in 10 of the last 12 months, and stands 18 percent higher than its November 2015 reading. This suggests that construction activity should continue to strengthen in 2017. The uptick for the index in November was due to … Read more

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Construction Input Prices Remain Flat in October, ABC Says

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices remained unchanged in October and are just 0.5 percent above where they were a year ago, according to analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Despite the modest increase in the aggregate input price level, the most recent report represents the largest year-over-year price increase since November 2014. Generally, construction input prices, particularly natural gas and crude petroleum, have headed lower since the summer of 2014. However, that pattern of falling prices no longer holds. Crude petroleum prices were up 10.5 percent on a … Read more

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Q&A with Todd Sachse, CEO and Founder of Sachse Construction

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A Chat with Todd Sachse, CEO and Founder of Sachse Construction Relationship building and teamwork drives success By Chris Maday Schmidt A construction industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Todd Sachse has led Sachse Construction through the completion of millions of square feet of commercial, institutional, multi-family and industrial projects throughout North America since he started his company in 1991. He and his business partner also own and operate six other companies. Join Construction Superintendent as Sachse discusses his journey from superintendent to company owner, and what he believes the No. 1 quality an aspiring superintendent should possess. … Read more

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Study Gives Insight Into Most Stolen, Recovered Construction Equipment

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CANTON, Mass., and IRVINE, Calif. – LoJack’s “2015 Construction Equipment Theft Recovery Report” and infographic highlights the ongoing problem of thieves targeting construction businesses for their high value equipment. The report identifies equipment categories and classes, manufacturers and geographies where theft is most likely to occur. Heavy equipment is the most vital asset of construction businesses. Contractors and rental fleet owners not only lose valuable assets, but also lose efficiency and miss schedule deadlines when equipment is stolen. The cost of equipment theft can be devastating to the national economy generally, as well as to the profitability of small and … Read more

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