Construction Specialties Unveils Restofit Joint Systems

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Construction Specialties Inc. has added a new line of products specifically designed for replacing existing, worn or broken expansion joint covers. C/S” new Restofit Joint Systems improve building resiliency, while minimizing replacement time and maintenance expenses. The system accommodates existing construction with little to no modification of the floor surface. By requiring minimal work for installation, the line allows joint cover replacement to be completed within a few hours, making the job easy to accomplish overnight or during off-peak hours. Additionally, C/S engineers and technical experts can recommend the best solution by analyzing project conditions through site photography.

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Front D-Ring Version of Miller AirCore Available

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Honeywell's new line of Miller AirCore Front D-ring Harnesses features a lightweight, low-profile cam buckle on the shoulder straps that makes webbing adjustment easier than any other harness on the market. The Miller AirCore Front D-ring Harness meets OSHA 1926.502, ANSI A10.32, ANSI Z359.1 and CSA Z259.1-12 requirements and is rated to a 400-pound capacity. The breathable, open-core padding technology provides optimal airflow, while reducing heat and moisture entrapment, keeping a worker drier and cooler. It has up to 16 percent less surface area than other padding used on the market. The harnesses are designed with stretchable webbing that provides … Read more

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Heading into 2014 With ‘Cautious Optimism’

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By Dermot Roe According to industry indicators, “cautious optimism” is the pervading sentiment among construction industry leaders in the fourth quarter of 2013. In August, the Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks projects in planning stages, surged 11.1 percent from the second quarter of 2013. Likewise, the American Institute of Architects Architecture Billings Index — based on inquiries for new projects and construction spending — reached 52.7 and regained momentum lost during the first quarter of 2013. The Construction Backlog Index also demonstrated steady improvement, rising to 8.2 months of contractor backlog. This sentiment is mirrored by the recent Jones Lang … Read more

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New Year, New Drivers for Commercial Construction Industry

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By Bud LaRosa The New Year is here! Looking ahead to 2014, many constructors are feeling more optimistic than they have since 2008. As the construction industry heads further into 2014, there are certain factors that will shape and impact the industry.   We expect more construction starts in 2014 than in 2013, though unfortunately not all areas of the country will see the same growth rates.   The “shale gale” states will see rapid growth, while other states will see gradual or incremental improvement in construction. Tocci is located in Massachusetts, and in Boston specifically, the construction industry is … Read more

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Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook According to AGC

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Many firms plan to start hiring again and most contractors predict demand will either grow or remain stable in virtually every market segment this year according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The survey, conducted as part of Optimism Returns: The 2014 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, provides a generally upbeat outlook for the year even as firms worry about growing worker shortages, rising costs and the impact of new regulations and federal budget cutting. “Contractors are more optimistic about 2014 than they have been in a long time,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the … Read more

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