Saxonburg, Penn.-based Brayman Construction and its affiliate, Advanced Construction Robotics, were named as among the most innovative construction firms in the country for creating an autonomous rebar-tying robot for bridge construction projects.
During its 100th Anniversary Opening Session and Awards Presentation Brunch at the AWCI Convention, held in conjunction with the CISCA Convention and INTEX Expo, the association named Jerry Smith as the president for the 2018-19 term.
Overall construction spending increased between September 2016 and September 2017 as growing private-sector residential demand continues to offset annual declines in public-sector investments in infrastructure and other projects, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged members of Congress and the Trump administration to include new funding for roads, bridges, clean water and other important infrastructure as part of any new tax reform measure.
On Oct. 11, Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters representatives, Local 277 staff, community organizations and elected/appointed officials from the City of Syracuse and surrounding areas will celebrate the groundbreaking of the new NRCC Carpenters Training Center in Syracuse, NY. The event will take place on Princeton Court at 3:30 p.m.
The Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association will hold its Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria in Houston, June 14-16.
The Steel Framing Industry Association, Falls Church, Va., has released “Technical Guide for Cold Formed Steel Framing Products,” a comprehensive guide that provides technical information for designing with cold formed steel framing members.
