Architecture firms reported a modest decrease in April billings. However, there was a slight increase in inquiries into future project activity according to a report released from The American Institute of Architects.
The American Iron and Steel Institute presented two awards to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the competitive use of steel in the marketplace — specifically in the construction market. The awards were presented on May 16 by Lourenco Goncalves, AISI chairman and chairman, president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, at AISI’s General Meeting held at the InterContinental Hotel–The Wharf in Washington, D.C. Goncalves presented the “2023 Market Development Industry Leadership Award” to Karl Barth, Ph.D., associate professor in the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at West Virginia University. Dr. Barth works in the areas of … Read more
Nastro Technologies has launched the BitRip App. The app, when combined with proprietary heavy-duty labels preprinted with dynamic scannable codes, can be used to organize and track critical information, connecting physical objects to critical digital information. Downloadable for free, BitRip is used with BR Code labels, and allows users to easily manage assets in the field by digitally storing, and editing, any information to that specific label. The app provides the accountability of a paper trail without the pile of papers on a desk. U.S. Marine veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the company, Nicholas Dimitruk, said that BitRip and the … Read more
Bosch Power Tools, with founding partners; FEIN and Rothenberger, announced the launch of AMPShare – Powered by Bosch now available in the U.S. and Canada. This global multi-brand battery alliance advances these companies’ shared vision for battery efficiency, offering trade professionals the best and widest reaching 18V power system that’s compatible across brands, applications and even countries. This launch expands on the previously launched AMPShare platform in the EU in 2022. The battery is the current Bosch 18V battery that workers in the U.S. and Canada have relied on. The physical batteries have been updated to include the AMPShare branding. … Read more
McCarthy is preparing to complete the transition from standard hard hats to helmets for all trade partners on the firm’s construction sites starting on July 1. This comes as an extension to McCarthy’s 2022 transition to helmets for its more than 6,000 salaried and craft employees. This proactive decision is expected to significantly reduce the impact and lessen the frequency of future injuries and accidents. Traumatic brain injuries are responsible for 25% of all construction fatalities, and account for many life-altering injuries. Safety helmets offer superior head protection for construction workers, providing protection from not only a direct impact to … Read more
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