Portable Tripod Light Features Multi-Directional Positioning

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The Stanley FatMax Portable Tripod light is corded, cordless and rechargeable. With 45 watts of ultra-bright LEDs, the rechargeable light reaches up to 2,400 lumens. The 90-degree adjustable hinges and 360-degree pivoting base allow for multi-directional positioning to cover larger areas. The three detachable cordless lights are great for smaller jobs and can be used in tighter spaces for maximum brightness. Each separate light runs for up to 10 hours and features Lithium Ion technology to stay charged for up to 12 months. After use, the tripod stand collapses for easy transport and storage.

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MudFlinger Helps Create Safer Work Environment

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Just in time for “mud season” — when spring rains and melting snow make the outdoors a mess — comes a way to eliminate dangerous slip-ups on the job. The MudFlinger “flying saucer,” a portable boot cleaner designed to keep the working man and woman safe, is part of the MudKill line of products, which also includes brushes, discs and cleaning stations for muddy boots. The patented MudFlinger “flying saucer” has gripper cleats on the bottom to hold it in place on any surface, including concrete, wood, gravel, grass and even snow; the worker rubs his or her boots on … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Slips Again in March

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Dodge Momentum Index retreated 0.8 percent in March compared to February, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. 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 March Momentum Index came in at 113.8 (2000=100), down from a revised 114.8 in February and 118.3 in January. While the longer term trend is still viewed as positive, the Momentum Index appears to be experiencing a temporary … Read more

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AGC Reports on March Construction Employment Gains, Losses

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Construction firms added jobs in 38 states over the past 12 months, although job gains leveled off between February and March, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the ongoing year-over-year gains point to the urgency of revitalizing and initiating programs to encourage workers and graduating students to get construction careers. “The widespread gains in employment from a year ago are encouraging, given the tough winter many states experienced right through March,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “The never-ending winter of 2014 may account for the dip … Read more

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Q&A with Chris Osheroff, General Superintendent at Q&D Construction

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It's all in the details By Chris Schmidt In this issue, Construction Superintendent goes behind the hard hat with Chris Osheroff, general superintendent at Q&D Construction, Reno, Nev., where he has worked for six years. His background includes 30 years of construction experience, as well as construction management and business courses at Diablo Valley College in Concord, Calif.; he is also OSHA 30 certified. Osheroff gets involved in the preconstruction phase as a “means and methods advisor” to the design team. And, during construction, he provides onsite leadership and technical direction. Here he shares time-management tips, expectations for the superintendent … Read more

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