New Addition to Cold Water Pressure Washer Line

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Mi-T-M Corporation recently added the new 7000 PSI CWC cold water pressure washer to the CWC Premium Series line. This new model is ideal for any heavy-duty cleaning in a variety of industries and features 7000 PSI at 3.8 GPM, a 688cc Honda OHV engine with electric start, external bypass system to protect from heat build-up, two-piece belt guard for easy access to components and a 13 gallon fuel tank capacity for a 9 ½ hour maximum run time. With its industrial frame, 1 ¼-inch roll cage, handles, lifting hook and flat-free tires with a locking brake, it is both … Read more

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Moisture Vapor Barrier Developed with Contractor in Mind

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products’ new moisture vapor barrier — TEC LiquiDam EZ —was developed with the contractor and their time constraints in mind. When time is tight and moisture mitigation is critical, any delay can have significant effects on the overall project schedule. The barrier can help save steps in application with its one-part, liquid-based moisture vapor barrier formula. This new product holds up in demanding moisture situations and allows for shorter installation time.

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General Equipment Company Introduces Tower Light Line of Temporary Lighting Products

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Tower Light — a temporary lighting product — has been added to General Equipment Company’s line of specialized light construction equipment. The inflatable temporary lighting solution is designed for use in lighting both large and confined areas. A cylindrical load-bearing nylon tower is inflated with constant air pressure delivered by an integral blower system. The units can be installed and ready for operation in approximately 1 minute with no special tools or additional components. Operational heights of 7.5, 10 and 14 feet provide 360 degree, diffused, glare-free illumination while minimizing shadows. The tower remains inflated even with minor cuts or … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Falls in March

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NEW YORK, N.Y. –The Dodge Momentum Index fell 7 percent in March to 117.4 from its revised February reading of 126.4 (2000=100). The index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. The decline in March is the first setback for the index following three months of gains. Over the last 12 months the index has been particularly volatile, increasing in seven months and dropping in five, mirroring the saw tooth pattern of growth in the overall … Read more

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Promoting Well-Being, Suicide Prevention in Construction

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By Amanda Moorhead The construction industry retains a stigma of being a “tough guy” culture, where members of the industry rarely talk about their emotional well-being. Those in the industry have shaped a philosophy where they are expected to work through anything, including severe weather, chronic pain and emotional distress. Due to a culture that does not foster open discussion on one’s well-being, this is one reason the construction industry consistently ranks as one of the high-risk industries for suicide in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control ranks suicide as the second leading cause of death among males … Read more

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