ABC Predicts Modest Growth for 2017 Nonresidential Construction Sector

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors forecasts a slowdown of growth in the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2017. While contractors are vulnerable to rising commodity prices and potential interest rate increases in 2017, the middling consumer-led recovery should still lead to modest growth in construction spending and employment. “The U.S. economy continues to expand amid a weak global economy and, despite risks to the construction industry, nonresidential spending should expand 3.5 percent in 2017,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “For more than two years, the Federal Reserve has been able to focus heavily on stimulating […]

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Best Practices for Temporary Protection of Finishes

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Mitigating risk in hospitals, sterile jobsites The construction process has countless stages, both inside and out, that can take months or even years to complete. Whether the project is large or small, residential or commercial, each of the construction pieces is sure to overlap, challenging workers to temporarily protect finishes that continue to be subject to foot traffic, weather or just “plain ol’ dirt.” Because superintendents cannot afford to replace or repair already-finished areas, they are responsible for providing crews with procedures and products that prevent any dings or damage. A simple way to prevent damage to finishes is to […]

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New Grading-Heel Buckets Offer Smooth Productivity in Tight Spaces

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John Deere is expanding its lineup of easy-to-use Worksite Pro attachments with the new grading-heel buckets. Specially designed for the new Small-Frame G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and compact track loader (CTL) (317G), the grading-heel bucket attachments are ideal for customers performing final grading applications. The grading-heel buckets are similar in style and dimensions as standard dirt buckets, but feature a squared-off heel for back-dragging applications. The bottoms of the buckets are smooth, with no lifts or edges, which allow the bucket to create a flat surface with ease. The grading-heel buckets are available in two sizes — […]

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Thin, Flexible Insulation Delivers High Performance

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Dow Corning HPI-1000 Building Insulation Blanket can be easily cut and conformed to complex shapes and tight curvatures, adhering tightly even to difficult connection points in building envelopes. The insulation blanket can be used to provide an effective thermal barrier between highly conductive elements, often used as a thermal shim or spacer. The versatile material also gives installers a new problem-solving option when retrofitting interior insulation of mass walls or reducing thermal flanking around window openings, helping building owners maintain code-compliant insulation in limited space.

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Mi-T-M Releases Diesel Air Compressor

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Mi-T-M Corporation recently released its new diesel 30 gallon air compressor. Built for optimum performance and productivity, the new diesel air compressor provides high-capacity airflow required for most commercial, industrial, automotive and service body applications. The new two-stage air compressor features a 9.1 HP Kohler KD420 diesel overhead valve engine with electric start and glow plugs for easy starting in cold temperatures. A powder-coated ASME-coded 30 gallon receiver tank is attached to a 3/16-inch base plate to help reduce vibration. The removable base plate offers flexible installation. With the extra air storage to operate multiple tools at once, the new […]

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