A Chat with Greg Hellem, Superintendent at Forté Specialty Contractors

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By Chris Schmidt A more than 30-year construction industry veteran, Greg Hellem recently joined Forté Specialty Contractors as superintendent. In this position, Hellem is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the onsite staff. His first project with Forté has been working on Wynn’s newest nightclub, Intrigue, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is accountable for assisting the project scheduling managers in developing and refining the project schedule—as well as the planning and review of the construction program—including quality control procedures and safety and security practices. Hellem discusses his transition from teacher in a school to teacher on the jobsite and his … Read more

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Retail Innovation, Renovation Drive Construction Growth in 2016

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CHICAGO, Ill. — A strong retail sector has helped drive 2016 U.S. construction activity with retail construction projects up 24.4 percent year-over-year. But overshadowing the good news is a cloud of economic uncertainty that has companies laser-focused on Lean budgeting and smart spending decisions. According to JLL’s latest report on nonresidential construction activity, U.S. construction employment grew 4.7 percent in the first quarter of 2016 over the first quarter of 2015, with many workers engaged on retail projects. Concerns about China’s steep economic deceleration, combined with a drop in U.S. gross domestic product from 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter … Read more

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MSA Latchways Mini Personal Fall Limiter Compact Solution for Close Anchorage

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The Latchways Mini Personal Fall Limiter is the most compact, lightweight self-retracting lanyard ever developed. This PFL uses multiple spring radial energy-absorbing technology to eliminate the need for an external energy-absorber outside of the housing, making it the smallest SRL available. The Latchways Mini PFL’s clear casing offers easy visual inspection of critical internal components, and a fully rotating attachment point for complete user mobility. Suitable for use in multiple work applications, the Latchways Mini PFL is ideal for environments where close anchorage is available.

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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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