Commercial-Grade Waste Containers Ideal for Jobsite Use

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Toter, a Wastequip brand, has introduced a redesigned line of commercial-grade Atlas stationary waste containers built to withstand tough jobsite abuse. The new cans have been reinforced and upgraded to meet industry needs for increased strength, capacity and sturdiness. Toter’s proprietary Rugged Rim construction and durable container bottoms provide added strength in critical-wear areas, and the can’s heavy-duty base protects it from premature wear when dragged across rough surfaces or handling heavy loads. Atlas’ non-slip, fully enclosed handles won’t snap off, even when carts filled with heavy debris are moved around the jobsite. The optional removable lid snaps tightly shut, … Read more

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Mi-T-M Releases All-Electric Belt Drive Pressure Washers

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Mi-T-M Corporation recently released HAE Series Pressure Washers. These all-electric belt drive pressure washers come standard with heat exchanger cartridges to provide consistent and efficient hot water on-demand. They are hard-wired to a heat exchanger and feature an industrial 6.0 or 8.0 HP electric motor, triplex piston general pump, stainless steel and brass unloader, external downstream detergent injector and stainless steel base and frame with rubber isolators. A revolutionary cartridge design and heat exchanger supplies from 120 F to 130 F rise within 3-5 minutes. Features include adjustable thermostat, stainless steel coils in aluminum casings and powder-coated steel frame.

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LMN/Skanska Debut PACCAR Environmental Technology Building at WSU

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SEATTLE, Wash. – The $52.8-million PACCAR Environmental Technology Building at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington has recently opened. The 96,000-square-foot project, a collaboration between designers LMN Architects and general contractor Skanska, brings to life the vision of WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture and the pursuit of interdisciplinary research related to sustainability concerns. The new four-story building serves five of WSU’s long-standing research and development centers, all dedicated to tackling multi-faceted environmental issues through interdisciplinary collaboration. “What’s exciting about this project is how it sums up so much of what contemporary education is about—collaboration, exploration…a true interdisciplinary approach—the … Read more

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Asta Powerproject Packs Sophisticated Features into Latest Release

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Elecosoft recently launched version 14 of its Asta Powerproject construction project software in the U.S. The upgrade includes a host of new and enhanced features, including prior add-on modules that are now included in the standard versions of Asta Powerproject. The Earned Value Analysis reporter in this new version is a powerful analytical tool that gives an overall view of the project progress vs. planned, as well as other advancements. Other features include a network viewer, user interface upgrades, advanced tools, easy sharing and flexible export tools.

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Construction Material Prices Rise Again

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices expanded by 0.7 percent in May and have now expanded for three consecutive months according to an analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The rise follows eight consecutive months during which construction input prices fell; prices remain 3.4 percent below their year-ago level. Nonresidential construction input prices expanded by 0.9 percent in May, but are still 3.5 percent below their year-ago level. Price gains were largely driven by iron and steel prices and steel mill product prices, which expanded 5.8 percent and 4.6 percent … Read more

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