Western Specialty Contractors Performs Restoration of Historic Church

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Overlooking the shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas, stands the historic First United Methodist Church with its towering steeple and monument to Jesus. When the 53-year-old masonry and concrete church started to show signs of weathering, Western Specialty Contractors was called in to assess the damage and restore the landmark church’s façade. Due to its limited accessibility, Western crews and facility engineer Manny Gallardo had to get creative with how they surveyed the damage to the church’s 150-foot-tall steeple. “We used a telescope and stood across the street to try and view all … Read more

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New U.S. Bank Stadium is Ready for Game Time

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Construction of U.S. Bank Stadium is substantially complete and the building is ready for business. Finished six weeks ahead of schedule, the new stadium and home of the Minnesota Vikings features a bold, iconic design unique to Minnesota, fan-friendly elements and unmatched technology that make it a special NFL venue. Contractor Mortenson Construction symbolically turned over the stadium’s keys to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, the building’s owner, and the Minnesota Vikings during the MSFA’s recent June board meeting. The architectural landmark totals 1,750,000 square feet and cost $1.1 billion to build. With seating for up to … Read more

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Industry Pulse

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Grooming the next generation, embracing ‘smart’ tools and technology By Justin Blubaugh The strong demand for quality superintendents is greater than it has ever been with companies and headhunters, alike, recruiting top talent. Contractors need to be diligent in retaining their current superintendents and explore ways to bring on new superintendents and train current talent into superintendent roles. According to the AGC of America’s 2015 Worker Shortage Survey Analysis, out of 1,400 survey respondents, 86 percent of firms report having trouble filling available positions, up from 83 percent in 2014 and 81 percent in 2013. The main reasons for these … Read more

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New Clothing Line Designed for Tradesmen

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Helly Hansen’s new line of on-the-job clothing helps workers stay comfortable and stand apart from the sea of ordinary. Designed for tradesmen, the collection includes a HI-VIZ series, insulated jackets and rugged clothing designed for the world’s toughest environments. The Chelsea Construction Pant is lightweight yet durable cotton/poly blend trousers fashioned with reinforced nylon, slots for kneepads and built-in tool holsters that can be tucked away in the front pockets. The Chelsea Jacket is forged with the same cotton/poly blend and is comfortable straight off the rack. The jacket is detailed with nylon reinforcements on the shoulders, elbows, cuffs and hem … Read more

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BOSTITCH Introduces Anti-Vibe Hammer Tacker

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BOSTITCH introduces the new Anti-Vibe Hammer Tacker. The Anti-Vibe handle grip helps reduce shock and vibration transmitted to the user, improving comfort and control. In addition to ease of operation and jobsite productivity, product reliability is paramount. The Hammer Tacker’s AntiJam loading mechanism facilitates easy staple loading and jam clearance resulting in flush drives and reduces misfires. Misfires clear themselves before jamming occurs when the staple pusher flexes. The bottom-load magazine is easy to load with one hand without the risk of losing or damaging the pusher. The tool’s die-cast aluminum housing provides durability and lightweight functionality.

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