Power Tool Institute Warns of Failure, Fire from Third-Party Batteries

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Maybe some power tool users are tired of getting the third degree about using third-party replacement batteries. But they should consider that they might be headed for third-degree burns — or worse — if they keep it up. There is simply no adequate replacement for using the original tool manufacturer batteries and chargers to keep power tools operating efficiently and safely. Efficiency and safety are critically important for professional contractors. A job that takes too long due to tool failure impacts the bottom line. A jobsite going up in flames impacts even more than that. For these and more reasons, […]

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National Struck-by Stand-Down Planned for April 26

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CPWR and the NORA Construction Sector Council are planning a second annual Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction for April 26. The Stand-Down, to take place on the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30), asks contractors to pause work to recognize that struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers and to educate their crews about risks and solutions for mitigating them. To make the Stand-Down a success during COVID-19, contractors, workers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate virtually. More information on ways to participate will be posted on CPWR’s Work Zone Safety […]

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NIBS Convenes BIM Executive Roundtable on Construction Industry Digital Transformation

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The National Institute of Building Sciences recently met with an exclusive list of leaders from public and private organizations to discuss the need for a coordinated program to advance collaboration and innovation in the building industry. The Building Information Management Executive Roundtable included partners from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. General Services Administration and U.S. Federal Highway Administration, along with private sector partners from Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Autodesk, Bentley, Epic, ESRI, HDR, Kieran-Timberlake and WSP. “Let’s start working on our common challenges and opportunities,” said Lakisha A. […]

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BuildCentral Introduces New Residential Construction Project Leads Database

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BuildCentral,Inc. announces SingleFamilyData, a new detached single-family housing construction project lead database. SingleFamilyData allows residential construction service providers and vendors to identify and sell to new construction subdivisions and planned communities. Features and benefits of SingleFamilyData include: Comprehensive search filters that allow searching by unit count, acreage, classification (luxury, market rate, affordable age-restricted), average home price, amenities and more Market leaders reports that identify the key regional builders, developers and engineers impacting the space SingleFamilyData analytics, which helps pinpoint the cities, counties and states seeing the most growth For more information or to request a free trial, visit www.Single-FamilyData.com.

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NASCC: The Steel Conference Goes Virtual in 2021

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Steel is more than a dynamic physical material; turns out it can also hold its own in the virtual realm. The American Institute of Steel Construction’s NASCC: The Steel Conference, is being held as a virtual event in 2021. Registration will open Feb. 8. The Steel Conference is the premier educational and networking event for the structural steel industry, incorporating the World Steel Bridge Symposium, QualityCon, Architecture in Steel, SSRC Annual Stability Conference and NISD Conference on Steel Detailing. In addition to more than 150 practical seminars, the conference also features over 200 exhibitors virtually showcasing products ranging from structural […]

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