New ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector ‘Game Changer’ for High-Rise Noise Mitigation

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ClarkDietrich recently introduced a new product designed to accommodate omnidirectional displacement and mitigate noise associated with the movement of steel framing members. Launching in late spring, the ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector is designed to work with ClarkDietrich’s ProSTUD Drywall Framing System and can be used in both new construction and retrofit applications. It is UL-rated for a two-hour fire-rated non-load bearing CFS stud wall. “Our new ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector is a game-changer for high-rise buildings,” said Ryan Reed, category manager for ClarkDietrich. “High-rise buildings can be prone to swaying during high wind events, which can produce unwanted noise from … Read more

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C.H. Hanson Introduces Innovative Solution for Marking Tools

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C.H. Hanson has introduced a Wooden Lumber Crayon Holder with Cap Sharpener to its line of construction and carpentry marking tools. The newest addition helps extend the life of lumber crayons by protecting them from frustrating breakage and utilizing their full working length. This jobsite essential features a knurled collar that securely holds C.H. Hanson lumber crayons and can also accommodate both round and hexagon chalk. The holder is made from quality hardwood and allows for a secure grip, with better control than just gripping a crayon, allowing workers to apply more pressure when marking cuts and layouts on rough … Read more

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Construction Hiring Historically Slow in December, Lowest Since April 2020 Says ABC

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The construction industry had 217,000 job openings on the last day of December 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings are down by 217,000 from the same time last year. “Construction industry hiring slowed to an unprecedented pace in December,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “The hiring rate fell to 3.6% for the month, the lowest level on record aside from the pandemic-affected … Read more

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Barton Malow Promotes Alan Blanchette, Kevin Zeleji to Vice President Roles

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Barton Malow has promoted Alan Blanchette to vice president of project delivery and Kevin Zeleji to vice president of field services. Blanchette is an experienced construction professional with a demonstrated history of working on large complex projects, notably in the automotive industry. He began his career with Barton Malow in 1982 as a carpenter. In 1991, he left to become a superintendent at another construction company, then returned to Barton Malow in June 2002, with his second stint spanning nearly 23 years and including superintendent and project director roles. Zeleji started at Barton Malow in 2006 as a cost engineer … Read more

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Milestone Achieved for The Winslow Residential Community in Florida

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Mast Capital real estate development and investment firms, in partnership with BLG Capital Advisors, recently topped off its upscale residential rental community, The Winslow, located in North Fort Myers, Florida. The community broke ground in March 2024 and is slated for completion in late summer of this year, and will deliver 320 contemporary residential units in the growing neighborhood. With construction led by general contractor Kaufman Lynn, the garden-style residential community will consist of three- and four-story apartment buildings surrounded by lush landscaping in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Designed by Humphrey’s & Partners Architects, the new rental community will offer a … Read more

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