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.