New Construction Starts in May Edge Up 1 Percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $651.2 billion, new construction starts in May increased a slight 1 percent from April, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Public works construction bounced back 30 percent from its subdued April amount, helped by the May start of four large pipeline projects totaling a combined $3.0 billion. This […]
Balcony Soffit Vent
Stockton Products introduces the RBSV: Removable Balcony Soffit Vent, a removable soffit vent that permits access to the balcony soffit space for inspection at the balcony/wall transition and soffit space while also providing free air movement and ventilation. The RBSV is easily installed and removed by fastening through the vent slots to the […]
Construction Spending Holds Steady from April to May
Construction spending in May was unchanged from April but increased from a year ago amid growing reports that contractors are struggling to find enough skilled workers to keep projects on schedule, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said a mixture of worker shortages and political […]
Dust Control for Narrow Spaces
ZipWall announces the addition of the FoamRail Span™ Mini Tapeless Seal, an adjustable rail that extends up to 4' and tightly seals a dust barrier without tape. It is the newest addition to the ZipWall® Dust Barrier System and a complement to the longer FoamRail Span™ adjustable tapeless seal, which extends up to 8'. […]
Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in June
The Dodge Momentum Index took another step forward in June, increasing 1.1 percent to 141.1 (2000=100) from its revised May reading of 139.6. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a […]
Felt Ceiling System
Hunter Douglas Architectural introduces HeartFelt™, a modular felt ceiling system designed to deliver a distinctive appearance and very effective acoustics. Hunter Douglas partnered with architect Bjarne Hammer of the renowned Danish practice of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects to create HeartFelt. Patented HeartFelt linear panels, created from felted, thermoformed polyester, can accommodate […]
Construction Sector Adds 16,000 Jobs in June Following Three-Month Lull
Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in June to the highest level since October 2008, signaling a new burst of hiring after three months of pause, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged federal, state and local lawmakers to enact measures to make it easier […]
Italian-Made Brushes for Plaster Work
Bon introduces a line of Italian-made brushes popular for decorative plaster techniques such as Venetian splatter and whitewash finishing. Multiple brush sizes are available for each of the 6 new brush styles: American Style Flat Brush; Milano Ceiling Brush; Italian White Wash Brush; Vento Oval Brush; 2 1/4" Venetian Splatter Brush; and, 2 3/4" Venetian […]
NAHB Survey Reveals Increasing Shortages in Framing Lumber
Availability of building materials, especially framing lumber, is rising on the list of home builder concerns according to the May 2017 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The results revealed that 21 percent of single-family builder respondents reported a shortage of framing lumber. “It is certainly concerning that we have seen […]