Superintendents Craig Ablondi, Herb Gaston Join Integrated Builders

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ROCKLAND, Mass. — Craig Ablondi and Herb Gaston have recently joined Integrated Builders as superintendents. Bringing a combined 48 years of industry experience, Ablondi and Gaston will oversee the day-to-day construction of Integrated Builders’ ongoing and upcoming projects, while also ensuring onsite safety, coordination and overall quality control. Ablondi brings a 30-year construction background to his role at Integrated Builders, having previously served as a project superintendent at Cutler Associates and a general superintendent at Barr & Barr. During his tenure at Cutler Associates, he oversaw the construction of a 200-bed residence hall for first-year students at Babson College. The … Read more

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HITT Contracting Enters Houston Market With Acquisition Of Trademark

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — HITT Contracting Inc. recently acquired Houston, Texas-based Trademark Construction, a full-service commercial contractor with more than 30 years of experience. The acquisition of Trademark will strengthen HITT’s position in Texas and expand the firm’s ability to service clients in key sectors such as corporate interiors, healthcare, technology and commercial-base building construction. The new 55-employee office will operate as Trademark HITT for the foreseeable future. Trademark HITT will recruit additional talented construction professionals to further expand operations. Across the nation, HITT Contracting Inc.’s notable projects include Intelsat’s administrative headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, featuring a six-level monumental stair and … Read more

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Final Tier 4 Excavators Meet Rigid Emission Standards

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Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas has upgraded three models of its utility-class excavator line to meet EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV emission standards. The three excavators – the ZX130-6, ZX160LC-6 and ZX180LC-6 – are equipped with a powerful EPA FT4/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine complete with integrated, effective engine technologies and do not require a diesel particulate filter. With the introduction of these three machines, all five excavators in Hitachi’s utility excavator line, which is designed for contractors working in the underground, road building, energy, commercial building and pipeline industries, are now FT4-compliant.The ZX210-6 and ZX210LC-6 models were … Read more

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Honeywell Introduces Self-Retracting Lifeline with Advanced, Practical Features

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Honeywell’s Miller DuraSeal Self-Retracting Lifeline is designed to provide greater reliability and safety in the harshest environments. The lifeline includes many advanced, practical features. The braking system is designed to withstand multiple falls. The unit installs and transports easier — and quick, low-cost lifeline replacements in the field are possible. Engineered to be up to 30 percent lighter in weight than competitive sealed SRLs, the DuraSeal reduces user fatigue and increases productivity. With a weight capacity of 420 pounds, the lifeline provides protection for a wider range of workers who often carry heavy tools. The DuraSeal requires no annual recertification, … Read more

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Construction Snow Tarp Introduced By Strong Man Safety Products

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Snow delays on construction sites have now been decreased, due to the release of a new product from Strong Man Safety Products. The Strong Man Construction Snow Tarp provides a safe and quick way to remove freshly fallen snow from jobsites. The tarp comes in black, is made of 18 oz. heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester and is sized at 20 feet by 20 feet. Four lifting slings are sewn in each corner and stainless steel, rust-proof grommets are installed around the perimeter of the tarp for strength and ease of use. The product is sewn around the perimeter with heavy-duty, UV-resistant … Read more

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