Xsens, innovator in professional inertial sensor and 3D motion tracking, is applying its technology to a new venture by construction engineering company Dura Vermeer and augmented reality software developer Recreate—the Engineering Building Mixed Reality (EBMR) helmet. The helmet provides (for the first time) a 3D, real-time, holographic rendering of an architect’s plan, overlaid on the user’s view of the building site. Standing on an empty building site, the user can see the structure correctly positioned, as though it has already been built.Read about this innovative helmet here.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the publication of a new standard address the need for dropped object prevention and tool tethering, formerlu know as ANSI/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 121-2018: American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions. This standard addresses the real need for reducing workplace accidents, injuries and deaths due to falling objects. Read the details here.
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – McWhorter Capital Partners is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Pennant Construction Management Inc., a leader in commercial and residential historic building rehabilitation in Northwest Georgia. Pennant Construction Management, now McWhorter Goss General Contractors, joins McWhorter Capital Partners’ portfolio of companies, which include Horton Outdoor and Lakepoint Realty Group.
Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, announced today that its modular manufacturing facility is operational and currently producing modules for multiple projects. Located in Birmingham's Valley East Industrial Park, the 125,000-square-foot facility currently employs 41 full-time plant and office workers manufacturing American-made, steel-framed modules for a variety of markets, including hospitality, university student housing and affordable multi-family housing. Read about the details here.
Attorney Alex Galindo of Curd, Galindo & Smith LLP represents Jorge Corrales and Cortram General Construction Services Inc in a lawsuit against Allen Lee Gilbert, the chief operating officer (COO) at the Law Offices of Glaser Weil LLP. Gilbert is also a licensed California real estate broker, who has bought, sold, developed and built hundreds of properties in the Los Angeles area. Read the details here.
NESCO LLC announced that it has completed the acquisition of N&L Line Equipment (N&L). N&L manufactures many products related to the live-line maintenance of electric utility lines. The N&L offering includes transmission tools up to 800 kilovolts (kV), substation maintenance tools and distribution hotline tools. Read about what this partnership offers customers here.
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a delay in enforcing certain requirements of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general industry. Read about the details of these regulations here.
At the 2018 Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter (ABCRMC) Safety Conference and Award Luncheon, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) was honored for its unwavering commitment to safety by receiving an Outstanding Safety Program award, along with a Silver Level STEP award. Find out what safety measures earn this award here.
New fleet of custom vehicles to travel across America, engaging tool users & dealers with an interactive tool demonstration on wheels
Makita, manufacturer of cordless tool technology, is hitting the road with the new Driving Innovation Tour, a fleet of fully custom vehicles with product specialists, delivering an interactive and hands-on experience for tool users and dealers. Learn about the LXT technology making the tour famous here.
Interstate Roof Systems Consultants Inc. (IRSC), a national roofing consultant with offices in three states, has added a high-tech drone with infrared thermography capabilities to its stable of diagnostic tools, expediting the collection of detailed information for customers to help them make decisions about roof maintenance. Learn about the drone technology wave in construction here.
Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) announced that it has acquired EBS Building Supplies (EBS), a Maine-based lumber and building materials (LBM) dealer, and their coastal locations. Hammond, a third-generation, family-owned company since 1953, with more than $250 million in sales, now has more than 800 employees and 21 locations. With the announcement, Hammond acquires all 10 EBS locations, including Bar Harbor, Belfast, Blue Hill, Bucksport, Calais, Camden, Cherryfield, Ellsworth, Machias and Rockland. Check out the potential of the merger due to the prestigious awards both have received here.
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that the deadline for electronically submitting their 2017 Form 300A data to OSHA is July 1, 2018. To find out how to file, click here.
Shapiro & Duncan announces their safety director, who will direct all safety initiatives, ensuring that clients always receive the highest quality work product delivered in well supervised and safe environment by construction professionals. He will continue their five-year stretch of dropping EMR levels. Find out how they've reached this all-time low here.
(July 3, 2018) – Milwaukee-based Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has taken delivery of six new Link-Belt truck cranes. Three different models are represented in the package: one HTC-8660, two HTC-8675 Series II, and three HTC-86100-XL, with capacities ranging from 60 USt to 100 USt.
Mirabella, the eco-friendly, 55-and-older community located just outside Sarasota, marked its 100th Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certified home. It is one of the first production-built projects in the country to achieve the USGBC's highest benchmark for energy use, water use and health. Find out about the innovative community here.
NEW YORK (June 28, 2018) – In celebration of Independence Day, global job search engine Adzuna conducted an analysis of patriotic jobs available across the United States, highlighting professions responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the country.
WAUKEE, Iowa (July 2, 2018) – Holmes Murphy has joined forces with privately-owned and Minneapolis-based Cobb Strecker Dunphy & Zimmermann, Incorporated (CSDZ) in the company’s largest merger to date.
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) celebrates the recipients of its 2017 LEED Homes Awards, an annual honor given to innovative projects, architects, developers and homebuilders leading the residential green building market. Check out the innovative residences and buildings that won the award here.
MOLINE, Ill. (July 2, 2018) – For the first time in more than 40 years, The American Rental Association (ARA) has unveiled a new brand identity to reflect the evolution of the equipment and event rental industry. The move is part of an extensive branding initiative designed to carry the association forward in better serving its members and representing a community of equipment and event rental professionals.
ProEst, cloud-based construction estimating software company, announced an industry-leading partnership with business management cloud-based software company, Acumatica. ProEst will now seamlessly integrate with Acumatica's true cloud full-featured construction accounting software to streamline construction estimating and accounting processes for all customers. Learn more about the partnership and the resulting product here.