Modest Expansion for Architecture Billings Index

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Architecture Billings Index saw a dip into negative terrain for the first time in five months in January, but inched back up in February with a small increase in demand for design services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the February ABI score was 50.3, up slightly from the mark of 49.6 in the previous month. This score reflects a minor increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). … Read more

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First Place Winner of 2016 Concrete – Above Ground Award Named

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EULESS, Texas – Oftentimes good things come in small sizes, and this is certainly true in the case of the precast Superior Ranchette, a rustic tiny ranch house designed by Todd Sternfeld’s team at Superior Concrete Products. In recognition of the company’s hard work, the National Precast Concrete Association has named Superior Concrete Products the 2016 first place winner of the Creative Use of Precast Concrete Award in the Above Ground Category for the Superior Ranchette. Superior Concrete Products created and built the innovative new home out of the company’s proprietary line of precast concrete fence panels and other products … Read more

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New Gear Keeper Hard Hat Tether Series Offers 3 Safety Options

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The new family of Gear Keeper Hard Hat tethers includes two versions of retractable tethers and one non-retractable economy tether. Dropped from aloft, a hard hat is a one-pound unguided missile that endangers the entire worksite. In the unfortunate event of a fall, a fall-arrest harness protects the worker, but as his hard hat continues its descent, a fall-arrest harness won’t protect the worksite. The retractable RT5-5601 and RT5-5602 Hard Hat Tethering Systems are weight tested to safely secure all commonly used industrial hard hats.The standard Hard Hat 20” loop lanyard uses a spring clip that attaches to coveralls or … Read more

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AECOM is “Getting to the heart of safety” in its Third-Annual Safety Report

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – AECOM has published its third-annual enterprise safety, health and environment report. Titled “Getting to the heart of safety,” the report showcases the dedicated employees, innovative tools and notable projects that encompass AECOM’s industry-leading “Safety for Life” program. The report’s theme reflects the company’s culture of caring by highlighting employees’ heroic efforts, thought leadership and personal motivations for keeping safety at the forefront. Some of AECOM’s fiscal year 2015 highlights include: AECOM achieved a Total recordable injury rate 7.5 percent lower than the target AECOM Chairman and CEO Michael S. Burke was named to the U.S. National … Read more

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NoteVault Launches Free NoteVault Accounts for Subcontractors

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NoteVault recently launched One Team. One Report, a new program designed to increase transparency, while reducing administration costs of managing subcontractor reports on large, complicated building or engineering projects. This program enables construction companies to invite subcontractors to contribute project documentation to any project within their account at no cost to either the contractor or the subcontractor. Each subcontractor is allocated an individual NoteVault account, which includes daily reporting platform; Notes! app for Android or iOS; activities labor, materials and equipment app; immediate notification of incidents/accidents; collaboration with colleagues using comment feature and professional human transcription (additional charge). The NoteVault … Read more

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