The University of Notre Dame recently announced the largest building project in its 172-year history, integrating the academy, student life and athletics with the construction of more than 750,000 square feet in three new buildings attached to the west, east and south sides of the University's iconic football stadium, at a projected cost of $400 million. The Campus Crossroads Project will add significant academic space at the same time the university is hiring 80 new faculty to build on Notre Dame's existing strengths. “The integrated nature of this project will maintain the compact walkability of campus, facilitate deeper connection and […]

Ergodyne has expanded its ProFlex Kneeling Pad Line to include the ProFlex 375 Orange Compact Kneeling Pad, as well as the orange color addition to existing model 380 (standard kneeling pad). The new 375 model offers the same trusted comfort and construction workers have come to expect from the ProFlex brand, with the added benefits of a smaller size — optimizing portability — and bold orange color, promoting product awareness and visibility.

John Deere's newest additions to the E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders feature design and performance enhancements based on customer feedback. Two skid steer models (318E, 320E) and two compact track loader models (319E, 323E) join the large-frame relatives introduced recently. The machines include upgraded boom performance, auxiliary lines that are integrated through the boom for improved visibility and added protection. Cab improvements aim at improving operator and machine productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs.

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.

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 […]