FMI Releases 2013 Modularization Study

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RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI has released its 2013 study on prefabrication and modularization in construction. The report is based on the survey results from construction managers, general contractors, as well as electrical and mechanical contractors. As reported, 81 percent say they own their own prefabrication facilities. This figure is down nine percent since 2010. The decrease in facility ownership could be attributed to inherent challenges within the modularization method, which include : Selecting the right type of projects for modular construction. State rules about large assemblies being transported on roads. Locating modular-assembly areas close to construction sites. Convincing people that prefabrication … Read more

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Central Concrete Receives ACI Award for Work on Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a business unit of U.S. Concrete, Inc., has received the Northern California & Western Nevada Chapter American Concrete Institute Award for Outstanding Construction, Structural Category, at an American Concrete Institute. This award recognized the work performed by Central Concrete and concrete contractor Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., along with general contractor Turner Construction Company and various design team members, for Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall. Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall, which opened on Jan. 11, has won numerous awards for its distinct design. The hall’s unique ovoid form evolved from discussions with acoustician … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Makes Further Gains in September

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The Dodge Momentum Index advanced 2.9 percent in September to 118.3 (2000=100) 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. After a brief pause in June 2013, the Momentum Index resumed its upward trend in the most recent three months. Since the end of 2012, the Momentum Index has risen 31 percent, and in September it reached its highest level since the first … Read more

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DensDeck Prime Roof Boards Enhanced for Stronger Bond with Solvent-Based Adhesives

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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s enhanced DensDeck Prime Roof Boards — featuring the mold resistance, fire resistance, strength and dimensional stability of the DensDeck Roof Boards product family — provide broader compatibility and greater performance with roofing adhesives. In adhered, single-ply membrane testing, enhanced DensDeck Prime demonstrated an average of 24 percent better bond strength than the original product, when using solvent-based adhesives (average based on 60 sq. ft./gal. coverage rates).This enhancement allows adhesives to be applied more evenly and uniformly. As a result, the amount of adhesive used and the labor needed to apply it is potentially reduced.

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Bosch Expands Click & Go System with New L-Rack

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As the newest addition to Bosch Power Tools” customizable Click & Go system, the L-Rack allows professionals to expand a storage system for increased organizational capability and versatility. The L-Rack features convenient single-click stacking and can be used to add additional storage to L-Boxxes or to create a custom organization system. The L-Rack is available as a standalone system or as individual pieces. The standalone system comes complete with one i-boxx53 thin tray, two LST72-OD drawers, three L-Rack shelves and one L-Rack-T top carry handle. While this system can be expanded, it is not meant to be taken apart. Alternatively, … Read more

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