Gilbane Building Company Releases Q2 2024 Market Conditions Report

Gilbane Building Company released its Q2 2024 Market Conditions Report. The quarterly report provides a national macroeconomic view of the overall economy and its impacts on the U.S. construction industry, focusing on market-driven data, end-to-end supply chain constraints, equipment and material availability, costs and risk mitigation strategies. This quarter, the report added two new features: a regional overview of market conditions as reported by Gilbane’s preconstruction teams across the country and a supply chain spotlight feature, focused on the impact of disruptions to global ocean shipping routes on U.S. construction supply chains. Q2 construction market overview takeaways include: Following strong … Read more

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Airius Unveils New Onyx 560 Destratification Fan

Airius has launched its newest and largest solution in the Onyx Series of fans. Designed to deliver exceptional cooling and air mixing, the Onyx 560 sets a new standard in fan technology, offering industry-leading performance and versatility across the most challenging applications. Engineered to provide outstanding cooling and air mixing, it ensures a comfortable and consistent indoor environment. With a significantly longer air throw than traditional ceiling fans, the new Onyx fan is ideal for racking, workstations and a great alternative to high-volume, low-speed fans. One of the standout features of the Onyx 560 is its proprietary side-intake bypass technology. … Read more

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DAP Launches Hybrid Construction Adhesive

DAP has introduced the new HD Max Construction Adhesive, a premium hybrid formula with polyurethane strength that provides superior durability and powerful adhesion even in extreme temperatures. Built for the toughest applications, DAP’s HD Max is the first hybrid construction adhesive on the market available in a 28 fluid ounce cartridge, making it an excellent value hybrid formula for pros looking to accomplish larger jobs. Featuring polyurethane strength, HD Max bonds virtually everything – from non-porous substrates like aluminum, PVC and mirror to porous, textured materials like brick, concrete and drywall – with exceptional adhesion and superior durability in both … Read more

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Inspected.com Releases Permit Hub for Contractors

Inspected recently launched Permit Hub, an all-in-one permit management platform. Serving as the gateway to streamlined permit management, Permit Hub allows contractors to gain control over permit tracking, notarization, plan reviews and inspection results, all within one intuitive platform. Streamlining the permit process can reduce costs and shorten timelines on construction projects. With the help of remote accessibility, Permit Hub provides a seamless team collaboration for inspectors, engineers and architects to collaborate with their teams in one integrated system. Permits, applications and all required documents are available for online submission in fillable PDF format. Permit Hub empowers contractors to connect … Read more

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BAM to Deliver £32.8M Net-Zero Orchards Academy Secondary School in Kent

BAM will be constructing a new 750-pupil secondary school featuring strong sustainability credentials and design supporting diverse learning needs at the Orchards Academy in Swanley, Kent (England). The £32.8-million project will deliver a 100% newbuild school replacement on a live school site. The scope of work includes new classroom facilities, indoor sports provisions and the addition of new external soft sports pitches. Upon completion, the building will provide enhanced learning environments for children, with improved thermal efficiency and ample natural daylighting. The design emphasizes well-proportioned spaces, faculty adjacencies and integrated furniture and equipment to support diverse learning needs. The school … Read more

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