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INOX Introduces the TL7 Magnetic Door Latch
INOX's new TL7 magnetics door latch uses stealth technology to match modern architectural needs.
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Commercial Planning Pushes Dodge Momentum Index Up for Seventh Straight Month
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Construction Starts Dip Slightly Downward as Higher Material Prices Hit Housing
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Even Modest Infrastructure Investment Could Send Commercial Construction Outlook Soaring
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National Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.5% in April
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Manufacturers Report Longest Supplier Lead Time Since 1987
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Privacy Glass Solutions Brings BetweenGlassBlinds to the US
These products will be used in thousands of healthcare, commercial, education, and high-security environments throughout North America.
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After 30 Years, Schools are Not ADA Compliant
About 70% of school districts have plans to improve the accessibility of their facilities in the next three years.
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DE LA FONTAINE Industry Launches New Factory
This facility, DE LA FONTAINE industries’ fourth in the United States, was officially launched on March 1st and is now fully operational.
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Large Increase in Institutional Building Planning Pushes Dodge Momentum Index Upward
There were 13 projects with a value of $100 million or more that entered planning in April, pushing the Index upward by 8.6%.
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Multiax America Provides Supply and Demand Solutions for the Commercial Door and Hardware Industry
With the creation of the C Door Series CNC Feed Through Door Machine, distributors like Midwest D-Vision Solutions are using this machine to get construction projects back on schedule.
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The International Code Council's Celebrates it's 41st Annual Building Safety Month Campaign
The virtual Building Safety Month campaign begins May 3, 2021.
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2021 State of the Construction Industry Report
Experts from several construction industry associations share their views on what they expect to see in the construction industry for the remainder of 2021.
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Construction Unemployment Rates Point to Industry Recovery
The not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates rose nationally and in 33 states, fell in 15 states and were unchanged in two states.
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After 30 Years, Schools are Not ADA Compliant
About 70% of school districts have plans to improve the accessibility of their facilities in the next three years.
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FireSlide Sliding Door System
FireSlide sliding door system allows for the ability to select your choice of finishes including a variety of wood species with a range of laminate and natural veneer options.
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ASSA ABLOY Launches New Smooth Grain Door
New product provides the look of wood with the strength of steel to bring aspects of home to commercial spaces
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Nonresidential Building Projects in Planning Index Rises to Highest Level Since Summer 2018
Dodge Momentum Index rose 1.7% in March and is up 11% year-over-year as institutional projects in planning increase.
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Construction Adds 110,000 Jobs in March
The industry has added 931,000 jobs since April 2020, recovering 83.6% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Economic Recovery Provides Hope for “Stability” Even as February Construction Starts Falter
While an increase in nonbuilding construction starts couldn’t offset a decline in buildings in February, general economic recovery could hold hope for construction growth.
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Survey Shows Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise
A survey released in conjunction with Women in Construction Week shows 71% of respondents feel opportunities for women in construction are increasing, but equal treatment by employers still needs work.
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Construction Starts Down to Begin 2021
Commercial starts dropped 27%, institutional starts were 15% lower, while manufacturing starts collapsed 59%
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The Construction Industry Lost 61,000 Jobs on Net in February
Almost all of the job loss was in nonresidential construction, a segment in which employment declined by 60,800 jobs on net in February.
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021
Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
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Set 3-month Goals to Improve Your Construction Company Fast
Prioritize what improvements will make the biggest difference in your company the fastest by identifying what you need to improve or work on over the next three months.
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Trimco Partners with Scranton Products for Bactericidal Copper Partition Hardware
This new line of partition hardware from Scranton Products and Trimco's Healthy Hardware are manufactured to kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria when cleaned regularly.
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USGBC 2020 LEED Report Reveals 60% of U.S. Green Buildings in Office, Healthcare and Education
The U.S. Green Building Council released the Top 10 States for LEED green building with California ranking No. 1 for most LEED professionals, while Massachusetts ranks No. 1 for most certified square feet per capita.
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Glass Ceiling in Construction Continues as Female CEOs Lag Globally
The number of female CEOs in science and technology industries, including construction, falls far below that of their male counterparts, while pay levels continue to reflect ongoing disparity between genders.
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Nonresidental Construction Project Planning Momentum Hits Highest Level Since Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.1% in January on commercial building strength, hitting its highest level since the pandemic began.
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National Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.8% in December 2020
Private nonresidential spending was down 1.7%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.5% in December.
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US Recession Recovery Shows Signs of Stalling with Just 4.0% GDP and 3.0% Nonresidential Construction Growth in Q4
Compared to 33.4% Q3 GDP growth, 4.0% represents drastic slowing, 'An indication of an economy still beset by uncertainty and interruption. Economic momentum has been decelerating rapidly since the summer,' says ABC's chief economist
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Pandemic Causes Double-digit Plunge in 2020 Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts
Dodge Data & Analytics says only three of the top 20 metropolitan areas posted gains for the year as the COVID-19 pandemic weighed down construction starts
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Allegion Falcon B Series Cylindrical Lock
The B Series medium-duty lever lock offers tough, reliable performance and is ideal for new construction projects in retail, industrial, multi-family, government and military applications.
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Commercial Construction Sends Dodge Momentum Index Higher in December
The warehouse sector has been one of the few areas of construction that has flourished during the pandemic thanks to increased demand for online shopping.
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November Nonresidential Building Strength Outweighed by Declines in Other Construction Activity
Weakness in residential and nonbuilding activity overwhelmed nonresidential building strength, causing total construction starts to dip 2%.
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Material Shortages Significant Issue for Construction Contractors During Pandemic
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 71% of commercial construction contractors face at least one material shortage
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Dodge Momentum Index Steps Lower in November As US Economy Struggles
As the US economy struggles to maintain traction, planning for nonresidential building projects has slowed.
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RCI Cross Reference Tool for Electronic Strikes
RCI electric strikes come available in fail-safe and fail-secure modes.
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Construction Backlog Rebounds in October Along with Contractor Optimism
Construction backlog was down in October from the same time one year ago but up for the month, indicating a level of industry stability.
