Category: contractors
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MuleHide Territory Manager Ed Kochanek Moves to NY Metro
Ed Kochanek, a territory manager for low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide, has relocated to the company’s New York Metro territory. He had overseen the company’s South New Jersey/Delaware territory since January 2023. He is the company’s lead contact with customers in the area. His responsibilities include helping ensure that projects are completed efficiently and according to specification, working…
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CGA Launches National Radio PSA for 8/11 Day Safety
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national association working to prevent damage to underground infrastructure, today released a new radio PSA to highlight the importance of contacting 811 before beginning digging projects. Nearly 200,000 times each year, buried power, water, internet, natural gas and other utility lines are damaged by digging, costing the U.S. $30 billion annually.…
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Valspar® Announces “Warm Eucalyptus” as 2026 Color of the Year
Valspar, a leading paint and coatings company and ultimate resource for DIYers and contractors, announces Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F as its 2026 Color of the Year. Naturally restorative and serene, Warm Eucalyptus reflects a collective desire for calm, grounding design that adapts to the ever-changing pace of life across residential and commercialdesign.“Warm Eucalyptus is more than…
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Duane Morris Adds Construction Litigator Jeffrey Charkow
Jeffrey B. Charkow has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Chicago office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Charkow was a partner at Harris Winick Harris LLP. “Our pursuit of top legal talent is an ongoing priority, and we are seeing terrific momentum across our global platform,…
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Mt. Hope Becomes First School with AI-Designed Electrical System
Augmenta, the leading generative design platform for the built environment, today announced the first-ever building to be constructed with an AI-designed electrical system: the Mt. Hope Elementary School in Lansing, Michigan. This milestone underscores how Augmenta’s generative design platform addresses critical industry needs, enabling the development of community infrastructure that is inherently more sustainable, efficient,…
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ACI Guides Quality, Durability in Hot Weather Concreting
The American Concrete Institute (ACI), a global authority on concrete knowledge, announces a robust suite of resources to ensure contractors and professionals are well-equipped to overcome the challenges of hot weather concreting. Significant risks are possible to the quality and durability of concrete structures during hot weather concreting. High temperatures, rapid evaporation, and increased risk…
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JobSight360 Unveils AI Crew Simulator for Smarter Estimating
JobSight360, a next-generation construction intelligence platform, today announced the launch of its Crew Simulator Engine, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to modernize how heavy civil and industrial contractors estimate and manage construction bids. More than a product release, the simulator represents a strategic leap: the first in a series of AI-driven modules…
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How to Find the Best Deck Builder in the Seattle Area
Building a deck can change your yard from unusable to usable space in a matter of a few months. If you have always wanted to have a deck built so that your front or back yard can become a haven of peace and enjoyment, you need to be sure that you get the right builder…
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Navien Expands HVAC Line with New Heat Pump and Coils
Navien announced the launch of three new additions to its rapidly growing HVAC product portfolio: the NAZ Air-to-Air Heat Pump, NAS Air Handlers, and NAM Cased Coils. These high-efficiency products round out Navien’s lineup of home comfort HVAC solutions and are designed to seamlessly integrate with the NPF Hydro-furnace, introduced in 2023, enabling flexible dual-fuel…
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Must-Have Industrial Tools for Commercial Contractors
When it comes to commercial construction, blueprints only tell part of the story. The real work happens on site, where efficiency, safety, and accuracy rely heavily on the tools your crew uses. In large-scale projects, where time is money and safety cannot be compromised, having access to the right industrial-grade tools is just as crucial…