Dodge Momentum Index Climbs in August

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The Dodge Momentum Index increased 1.8% in August to 126.5 (2000=1000) from the revised July reading of 124.2. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. In August, the commercial component rose 3.3%, while the institutional component moved 1.2% lower. The August increase in the overall momentum index is the second consecutive rise and a further sign that the construction sector continues to post a modest recovery following … Read more

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Opening of William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center Begins New Era for Sports Research, More

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A first-of-its-kind facility, designed with intentional “collision spaces” for collaboration between medical doctors, faculty researchers and students, celebrates a vision six years in the making with the recent opening of the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Colorado. The start of the fall semester at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs brings together students and faculty for education and research with the medical providers and clinical experts at Centura Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. Led by co-directors Bill Lueck from Centura and Steve Johnson from UCCS, the facility uses a liberal amount of glass and open space to … Read more

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Veterinary Sciences Building at Tech High School in Florida Undergoes Expansion

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Construction of an 8,797-square-foot, new classroom building and accessory barn structure that will expand the veterinary sciences program at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School in Seminole, Florida, is underway. The project team includes JE Dunn Construction and Ranon & Partners, Inc. The classroom building will consist of two veterinarian classrooms, veterinarian laboratory with dog wash, a science classroom, group restrooms, interior spaces for rabbits, cats, dogs, a common wash room, laundry and custodial areas, a shower, lockers for student farm attire and mechanical and electrical service rooms. A covered architectural canopy extending on the front of the classroom building … Read more

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CFSEI Announces Winners of 2020 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has announced the winners of its 2020 CFSEI Design Excellence and Creative Detail awards. The awards are usually presented during the annual CFSEI Expo, but this year’s event, originally scheduled for May 19-20 in Tampa, Florida, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CFSEI Design Excellence Awards recognize projects that exemplify excellence in the structural design of new or renovated structures utilizing cold-formed steel products. Entries are judged on design creativity, technical innovation and overall project excellence in cold-formed steel utilization. The 2020 CFSEI Design Excellence Award winners are: Category: Residential/Hospitality First Place—raSmith—Hub State Street—West … Read more

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Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Sept. 14-18

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The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is quickly approaching. This annual event, part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction, serves as an opportunity to pause and re-focus on falls—a leading cause of death in construction. This year, we encourage employers and workers to participate virtually or with social distancing measures on the jobsite. CPWR has created a plan for employers looking for activity ideas: Standing Down for Fall Safety in 2020: Ideas for Virtual or Socially Distanced Stand-Down Events. New resources, including NIOSH videos and CPWR-NIOSH infographics that make great posters or social media posts, … Read more

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