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Business
Construction Backlog Rises to Nearly 9 Months in May
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator expanded to 8.9 months in May 2019, up 0.2 months or 2.2% since April 2019
Associated Builders and Contractors' Construction Backlog Indicator registered an increase in May after a big drop earlier in 2019.
Apps
[APP] Manage Your Tools and Assets with ToolWatch
Align Technologies (formerly known as ToolWatch)
Have full visibility into where every item in your inventory is with ToolWatch mobile app
Tool Watch Logo
Business
Time Provisions Matter in Construction Contracts
Including a "time is of the essences" provision in a contract protects the right to sue for material breach of contract
When “time is of the essence” is included in a contract, delayed performance of any contract term will likely result in a material breach of the contract.
Business
Mayors, Governors Deliver Jolt to Economy that Trump Cannot
No longer able to wait for Trump’s promised infrastructure extravaganza, state and local governments delivered the largest spending increase since 2016 in the first quarter
State Local Spen Bloomb
Sustainability
Maximize Construction Recycling Efforts for Sustainable Building
Three tips to maximizing landfill diversion rates and stay compliant with green building standards
Recycling on construction projects is becoming less optional, and landfill diversion is more important than ever.
Construction Grade
Nonresidential ‘Momentum’ Increases to 10% Below Year-Ago Level
Dodge Construction Network
But declining trend in planning activity for nonresidential construction has not yet impinged on actual construction spending year-to-date
Over 12 months, this index of nonresidential building planning is down 10.1%, suggesting a slowdown in construction activity through 2019.
Construction News
Vermeer Commemorates Year-one Tornado Recovery Efforts
Ceremony included a ground breaking for a commemorative monument and formal announcement of new facility construction
The monument will commemorate the buildings destroyed, while celebrating the strength of the Vermeer team and the growth and progress now happening.
Personal Protection Equipment
Skullerz Hard Hats Include Slots for Lights, Other PPE
Ergodyne Corp.
Available in both full-brim or cap style and Class C or Class E protection
Ergodyne Skullerz Hardhat
Business
Construction Input Prices Take a Dive in June
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
For the first time in nearly three years construction input prices have fallen on a year-over-year basis
Abc Ppi June
Excavators
[VIDEO] 11 Tips for Safe Excavator Operation on Slopes
Operating an excavator on slopes requires attention to details that are not always a concern when working on flat ground
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Construction News
John Deere Construction & Forestry Builds New Illinois Training Facility
John Deere
7,500-sq.-ft. facility in Coal Valley, IL, will enable company to better meet internal training demands and support customer visits and events
Jd Cv Building 01
Construction News
Volvo CE Announces Significant Investment in Eskilstuna, Sweden Facility
Volvo Construction Equipment
The roughly $1.7 million (USD) investment includes an arena for customer demonstrations of electric and autonomous machines, a new R&D test track and an energy recovery system for the factory.
Aerial view of the Volvo CE axle and transmission factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
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