New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, Will Drive Up Construction Prices
A 25% tariff on almost all goods from Canada and Mexico, implemented by the Trump administration March 4, may lead to cost escalation for construction materials and increases in overall project costs, but the ramifications will depend on how
Minnesota Joins Suit by Fired Drywall Worker Who Reported Sexual Harassment and Rape
In the wake of a February guilty plea by a worker who raped a co-worker on a Minnesota jobsite, the state Dept. of Human Rights has joined a lawsuit against a drywall company for violating the state's Human Rights
Construction Steams Ahead on Treasure Island Wastewater Facility
Construction is proceeding rapidly on an approximately $165-million contract to build a new wastewater treatment plant on San Francisco's Treasure Island, an artificial island originally built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1930s. The 3.5-million-gallon-a-day Treasure
Larry H. Miller Real Estate Named ENR Intermountain Owner of the Year
Developer awarded for community development work, including a new entertainment district, baseball stadium and performing arts center near South Jordan, Utah. Source link
ServiceTrade Research Reveals Strategies for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Techs Amid Skilled Labor Shortage
DURHAM, NC — ServiceTrade, an innovative software platform designed to optimize commercial service business operations for growth and profit, has released its 2025 Technician Insights Report to help commercial service business owners address the most significant challenge they face
Fleet Telematics Survey: What Are Your Must-Have Features?
Fleet Telematics Survey: What Are Your Must-Have Features? Source link
New Technical Document Available on Transitioning Polypropylene Pipe
IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute’s (PPI) Building & Construction Division's new technical document provides design and installation recommendations for transitioning from polypropylene pipe to other piping materials using flange adapters and connections. PPI TN-71, “Flanges and Flange
Duravit Americas President & CEO Robert Downie Joins Plumbing Manufacturers International Strategic Advisory Council
This achievement highlights Downie’s outstanding leadership, vision and commitment to the plumbing industry. Since joining Duravit in 2022, Downie has provided strategic leadership for Duravit Americas, overseeing the planning, development, and execution of key functions, including marketing, with a
Design & Construction Week Holds Opening Ceremonies
LAS VEGAS, NV — On February 25, the Westgate Hotel and Casino’s Paradise Events Center was ground-zero for the start of Design & Construction Week 2025, the 12th annual co-location of the National Home Builders Association’s International Builders Show,
Premixed Burners: Flame Arrestors and Backflow Prevention
Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we explore how premixed burners work, the role of mesh surfaces as flame arrestors, and why adding additional materials can disrupt the burner system's efficiency. Safety notice: Always consult experts for complex repairs. Weekly Boiler