Knutson Joins White Bear Lake Library Design-Build Project Team

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Ramsey County selected Knutson Construction as part of the design-build team to update and expand the White Bear Lake Library. The building is one of seven branch facilities in suburban Ramsey County. The Ramsey County Library Board, appointed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, govern the library system. Knutson is collaborating with Bentz Thompson Rietow Architects on the $3.5-million project. Schematic design is underway. The library will close for construction, which is scheduled to begin in July. A grand re-opening is tentatively planned for February 2015. “Ramsey County Library’s remodeling and expansion of the library … Read more

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Get2Know Clark: A TransFORUMation

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In just seven short months, the Clark Construction team worked alongside Madison Square Garden Co., to bring their vision for the famed Forum to life. Once the home fo the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings, the 43-year-old structure has been resurrected and now stands as the nation's largest indoor performance venue with an exclusive focus on music and entertainment. Precise execution was critical to delivering MSG's vision within a tight schedule. To set the pace, the team put in 20-hour days to gut the Forum in just one month. Over the next six months, crews followed short interval planning schedules … Read more

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3 Steps to Safety

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Creating a plan to work safely with silica Even before OSHA’s proposed silica standard was in the news, contractors ahead of the curve were looking for information about the hazard and control methods. To make it easier to find what they need, CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training, solicited input from contractors and other stakeholders to develop the Work Safely with Silica website (www.silica-safe.org). This resource includes training materials, examples of “what’s working” in the field, research findings, news articles, a history and the latest information on regulatory efforts and responses to frequently asked questions. But that’s … Read more

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Construction Materials Prices, Nonresidential Buildings Rise in January

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Prices for materials used in construction and for nonresidential building construction both increased more than overall prices for “final demand” in January, according to a new analysis of retooled federal data on producer prices released by the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, margins remain very tight for most construction firms, even as private-sector demand for construction continues to grow. “Although contractors on average were able to raise bid prices in line with materials cost increases, the results varied widely by commodity, building type and specialty trade,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “Several key construction materials, … Read more

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Turbo Precleaner Protects Precision Engines in Heavy-Duty Environments

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Offering the lowest restriction and highest efficiency of any precleaner on the market, the Turbo Precleaner protects machinery from highly damaging micro-abrasive dust before it can enter the air filter, helping extend the life of expensive equipment. Unlike other precleaners that typically use “reverse axial” designs, the turbo brand employs a straight-through airflow path. This means dirty incoming air enters the top of the unit and flows directly into guide vanes. The air is directed into a high-velocity, air-powered rotor chamber powered by the machine's engine, and is rotating at about 10,000 rpm. Engineered blades create centrifugal force, spinning out … Read more

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