Scaled family of five models designed to address varying jobsite needs Norcross, GA — Leica Geosystems announces the Leica Builder Series Total Stations designed for construction contractors or anyone on a construction site requiring an easy-to-operate, full-feature measuring tool. From simple tasks to professional all-day use, the Leica Builder offers a scaled product family of five different models to meet the varying needs of most construction jobs. Contractors can choose from the 100-, 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500-Series models. The Leica Builder Series is designed for non-technical construction professional to easily perform positioning, layout, or dozens of other daily construction-site … Read more
Industry Calendar
2011 Date Event City State Phone Jan 17 to 21 World of Concrete Las Vegas Nev. 972-536-6379 Jan 25 to 27 Surfaces 2011 Las Vegas Nev. 866-860-1975 Jan 31 to Feb 2 AHR Expo Las Vegas Nev. 203-221-9232 Feb 16 to 18 International Roofing Expo Las Vegas Nev. 972-536-6392 Feb 27 to Mar 2 PACE 2011 – Paint and Coatings Expo San Francisco Calif. 302-275-6213 Mar 6 to 10 Mechanical Contractors Association of America Annual Conference Maui Hawaii 301-869-5800 Mar 7 to 11 Restoration Industry Association Annual Convention Colorado Springs Colo. 443-878-1000 Mar 8 Annual Construction Expo and Safety … Read more
OSHA announces ‘OSHA Listens’ Public Meeting to Solicit Comments and Suggestions
Public meeting scheduled for Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced a public meeting, “OSHA Listens,” to solicit comments and suggestions from OSHA stakeholders on key issues facing the agency. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST in Washington, D.C. “Public involvement in the government's activities is a priority for this administration and is important to enhancing OSHA efforts to protect the safety and health of workers,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “This public meeting … Read more
Associated Builders and Contractors Receives $90,000 Grant from Turner Foundation for Green Building Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently announced it has received a $90,000 grant from the Turner Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, in support of its national green building initiatives, with a focus on green certification and training. “ABC is pleased to receive this important national recognition of and support for our strong green building initiatives,” said ABC President and CEO Kirk Pickerel. “The Turner Foundation, founded by media mogul Ted Turner, clearly sees the critical role merit shop construction plays in green building and sustainability practices nationwide, and we welcome this great opportunity to expand and strengthen our … Read more
AIA Releases 2010 Consensus Construction Forecast
2010 shows declines; Modest increase in spending possible by 2011 Washington, D.C. — January 6, 2010 — Despite signs that the overall U.S. economy is beginning to improve, nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by 13.4 percent in 2010 with a marginal increase of 1.8 percent in 2011 in inflation adjusted terms. Commercial and industrial projects will continue to see the most significant decrease in activity. Thanks, in part, to federal stimulus spending, institutional building categories will fare better over this period. These are highlights from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a survey … Read more