By Doreen DiPolito According to the results of an industry-wide survey recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America, an overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers. iCIMS, a firm specializing in talent acquisition solutions, asserts that the industry is facing the second largest talent shortage of all industries nationwide (second only to the pharmaceutical industry) with just 94 applicants per 100 jobs, while the Institute for Supply Management recently added construction labor to its list of “commodities in short supply.” Demand for skilled workers continues to grow; the U.S. Department of Commerce reported […]
New Tool Launched for Custom Time-Lapse Construction Movies
OxBlue recently launched its Custom Time-Lapse Movie Machine. The new offering enables clients to quickly and easily create custom, presentation-quality, time-lapse movies of their projects. The new tool is designed to let users easily target specific time frames, including the last day, week, month or the entire project; or they can specify a different, custom time frame. Quality enhancements built into the time-lapse technology ensure impactful presentation-caliber movies, while eliminating the need for user intervention beyond specifying the desired time frame. Users can also schedule automatic daily, weekly or monthly email deliveries of the movies to quickly review progress.
An Effective, Simpler Way to Connect Beams to Wood Pilings with New Screw
The Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG screw by Simpson Strong-Tie makes connecting beams to wood pilings easier and more effective. The screw replaces bolts, washers and nuts in pilings, piers, boardwalks and docks. It requires no pre-drilling, and resists severe corrosion levels in heavy-duty marine and coastal applications.
Time-Saving Laser Instruments Combine Precision with Versatility, Durability
Makita has released three new laser instruments engineered for precision and efficiency: the Self-Leveling Combination Cross-Line/Point Laser (model SK103PZ), as well as the Laser Distance Measure 164" (LD050P) and Laser Distance Measure 262" (LD080P). The Self-Leveling Combination Cross-Line/Point Laser gives contractors one instrument for all laser needs within a 50-foot distance range requirement. A key feature is the laser line capacity. The laser line fan length spans well past the 90 degree point position to provide a 180 degree horizontal line and 120 vertical line for full reference line coverage. Makita's two new distance measuring instruments offer a fast and […]
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Eases in September
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation recently released the September 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $903-billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 61.1, easing from the sharp rise in the August index of 67.4. September 2015 Survey Results:The overall MCI-EFI is 61.1, easing from the August index of 67.4. 22.2 percent of executives responding said they believe business conditions […]







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