Dick’s Lumber acquires ZyTech Building Systems
Dick’s Lumber, a banner of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, has completed the acquisition of ZyTech Building Systems, a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of building components and engineered…
Designing Sports Complexes That Bring People Together
Cultural touchstones Sports stadiums are cultural touchstones. Whether it’s Chicago’s Wrigley Field, where the Cubs have played since 1916, or New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks and Rangers compete when there aren’t concerts or other performances, these venues…
Be Proactive, Stay Protected: Benefits of Construction Site Monitoring
Construction site theft is an ongoing issue that hits the industry hard. In 2021 alone, more than 11,500 burglaries occurred on U.S. jobsites. The repercussions of theft and vandalism extend beyond the immediate financial burden, potentially leading to significant project delays, increased…
Caterpillar Raises Record $14.8 Million in United Way Campaign
Caterpillar Inc. employees and retirees, together with the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar, have pledged more than $14.8 million to the United Way chapters across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama as part of its 2023-2024 campaign. The campaign achieved a record-breaking amount—and a $1 million increase—for the…
Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity Welcomes First Members
PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity is pleased to announce its first members: Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC, and The Conco Companies. Both organizations have joined PRO as Silver members. Ceco is a nationwide leader in cast-in-place concrete construction. Originating in…
Algae-based blocks could make for a more sustainable building
Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), in collaboration with Prometheus Materials,…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 29
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Editorial submission deadline is every Tuesday – end of day. Ideal for news releases, blogs, podcasts, upcoming webinars, case studies, whitepapers and videos. Always free for…
Topcon Expands Construction Layout Portfolio with LN-50
Topcon Positioning Systems announces the launch of the LN-50 3D laser, the latest addition to the LN layout navigator family of instruments. Intended to be an affordable and easy-to-use solution for digital layout, the LN-50 has a 50-meter (164-foot) range as compared to…
Eagle Point Software Announces Partnership with Esri
Eagle Point Software, creator of the Pinnacle Series learning management system, has announced an official partnership with Esri, a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. “Our partnership with Esri is truly a win-win for all Eagle…