WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the nation pauses this Memorial Day to remember its fallen soldiers, at least one group remains on active duty to help our veterans find work during these tough economic times. High unemployment rates have made it harder for recently discharged servicemen and women to transition into civilian careers. And with homebuilding down, the construction industry would seem to offer slim opportunities for our returning heroes. Yet despite these challenges, Helmets to Hardhats has been able to launch nearly 2,000 veterans into careers in the building and construction trades last year alone. Helmets to Hardhats is a … Read more
Air Concrete Chain Saw with New Airforce F4 Diamond Chain for Deep Cutting and Maximum Life
CS Unitec has introduced a pneumatic concrete chain saw with a new AirFORCE F4(TM) Diamond Chain to meet the industry’s need to cut up to 15″ deep in concrete. Ideal for cutting reinforced concrete, brick, block, concrete pipe and natural stone. The CS 536163-2 air saw plunge cuts up to 15″ deep in one pass and quickly cuts mechanical openings, irregular shapes and square corners up to 14″ with no overcuts. Its powerful 6.5 HP air motor has a no load speed of 5700 RPM. The saw can be used hand-held or with the optional SpeedHook(R) guide to make straight … Read more
Architecture Billings Index Points to Possible Economic Improvement
Unfavorable business conditions remain, but inquiries by potential clients continue to grow Washington, D.C. — May 20 — After an eight-point jump in March, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell less than a full point in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the April ABI rating was 42.8, down from the 43.7 mark in March. This was the first time since August and September 2008 that the index was above 40 for consecutive … Read more
Nevada Bill Would Require Safety Training for Construction Workers
Carson City, NV — In response to a rash of deaths on construction projects in Las Vegas, the Assembly is pushing through a bill to require safety training for workers. “There were more deaths in two years than in the previous 10 years,” said Assembly Majority Leader John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, who has headed the effort in developing Assembly Bill 148. The Assembly Ways and Means Committee on Saturday approved, without opposition, the bill and sent it to the floor of the House, which will vote on it next week. Don Jayne, director of the state Division of Industrial Relations, … Read more
Turner Selected To Manage Construction Of $500M Terminal 2 Expansion At San Diego International Airport
Turner Managing $1 Billion of Work at 5 major Airports in State of California New York, N.Y. — Turner Construction Company was selected to serve as the design builder for the expansion of Terminal 2 at the San Diego International Airport in San Diego, Calif. The projected construction cost for the Terminal and Airside expansion is $500 million. Turner will manage the construction of the 470,000 sq. ft. expansion as the majority partner in a joint venture that includes Flatiron Corp., Turner's sister company, and PCL Construction Services, Inc. The project is targeting a LEED Silver Certification from the United … Read more