CONEXPO-CON/AGG Kicks Off First-Ever Industry Technology Collaboration Feb. 4th

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is kicking off 2021 with an industry collaboration that focuses on the importance of technology in advancing the construction industry. Registration for the Feb. 4 event is now open. Dates and times of additional events and topics will be announced soon. Under the banner of the largest construction trade show in North America, CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Talks are the only construction-focused live or on-demand educational opportunity for contractors to hear firsthand from the equipment industry experts. The series will kick off via livestream at 12:30 p.m. PST/2:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 4, with a behind-the-scenes look of the building of … Read more

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Construction Starts End 2020 on Sour Note

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Total construction starts lost 5% in December, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $784.3 billion. Nonresidential building starts fell 11% during the month, while nonbuilding starts were 5% lower. Residential starts were essentially flat over the month. Starts were lower in three of the four regions in December; the South Central was the only region to post an increase. For the full year, total construction starts fell 10% to $766.3 billion. Nonresidential building starts saw the steepest drop, losing 24%, while nonbuilding starts fell 14%. Residential construction starts ended 2020 up 4% thanks to strong single-family activity. In … Read more

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Topcon Launches Podcast Series for Construction Industry

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Topcon Positioning Group has launched the Topcon Talks Construction podcast series. The programming is designed to bring together a variety of guests offering unique perspectives on a wide range of topics impacting the industry. The first episode is available for streaming with a new episode released every other week. The podcast format is ideal for on-the-go listening from the home or office to the jobsite, or wherever or whenever the listener wants to engage. The episodes are centered on industry discussions, whether it be a specific project or type of application to broader topics such as state-of-the-industry drivers, trends and … Read more

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Construction of Active Senior Living Community in Tennessee to Begin

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Avenida Partner has selected McShane Construction Company to provide construction services for Avenida Hendersonville, a new active senior living community in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Positioned on a five-acre site, the three-story wood frame building will incorporate 138 units. Each unit will incorporate high-end features, including granite countertops, luxury vinyl tile and carpet flooring, tile backsplashes and undermount sinks. Floor plans will be offered in one- and two-bedroom configurations with one or two bathrooms. The development will also offer 6,000 square feet of amenity space, including a clubhouse with a theater, dining room and fitness center, as well as a pool, grill … Read more

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Applications Due for 2021 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award

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Applications are due Feb. 28 for The Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction. This award honors innovative, evidence-based interventions, including technologies, work practices and programs, that reduce hazards for construction workers. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual and administered by CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize to the winning individual or organization. One or more honorable mentions may also be awarded, each with a $5,000 prize. To learn more, visit cpwr.com.

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