3M Integrates Protective Eyewear with Hard Hat for Improved Comfort

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The latest protective eyewear from 3M, the 3M HIE6 Protective Eyewear, is integrated directly into the suspension of 3M hard hats, nearly eliminating the weight of eyewear on a person’s nose and with no temples. This integration reduces a common cause of worker discomfort and helps ensure the proper use of protective equipment. The new eyewear is easy to adjust and retracts neatly between the hard hat shell and suspension when not in use, helping to avoid scratching when not in use. The 3M HIE6 Protective Eyewear integrates with the H-700 and H-800 Series of hard hats. The lens is … Read more

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, which represents the $903-billion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2015. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend nearly $1.5 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year, financing a majority of those assets, these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy. Businesses will find opportunities presented by a steadily improving economy and favorable credit conditions as they make their decisions for equipment replacement and expansion. ELFA President and CEO William G. Sutton, CAE, said, “Equipment financing is … Read more

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Construction Employment Hits Five-Year High

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Construction employers added 48,000 jobs in December and 290,000 for the year, the largest annual increase since 2005, as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said many firms are expanding payrolls to keep pace with growing construction demand, but are having a hard time finding qualified workers to fill key positions. “Construction firms are clearly ramping up their hiring to keep up with swelling demand for construction,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Demand for workers to construct apartments, pipelines and huge industrial projects … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Increases in December

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Dodge Momentum Index rose in December, increasing 4.0 percent from a revised 123.8 in November to 128.7 in December, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The Momentum 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 index is at its highest reading since February 2009 and is 17 percent higher than one year ago. The increases seen in the index in 2014 are a signal that the construction recovery will continue … Read more

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Big-D Construction Employees Elected as NAWIC Officers

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The National Association of Women in Construction Salt Lake Chapter 90 has selected new officers for 2014-15, including two Big-D Construction employees. Cheryl Kay, Big-D project assistant, has been elected as the chapter's president for the second consecutive year. Jana Cochell, Big-D subcontractor manager, has been elected to the board of directors, as well as named the CAD competition chair and membership chair. Additional officers for 2014-15 include : Vice President: Paula Sorensen, Arco Electric, Inc. Secretary: Brenda Baxter, R & O Construction Treasurer: Kathy Bonnett, CCI Mechanical, Inc. Board of Directors: Karla Steele, Associated Representatives; Jennifer King, M.C. Green & … Read more

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