Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is again joining other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council (ICC) 40th annual Building Safety Month in May.

As we continue to battle our way through the current COVID-19 healthcare crisis, many of us are wondering what life will be like when we can leave our homes, go to the office, and congregate with friends and business associates.

Construction employment declined in 20 states and D.C. in March, aligning with the results of a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America that found growing layoffs amid new project cancellations and state funding constraints. Association officials warned that these cancellations mean massive job losses are likely to occur soon in even more states unless Congress helps cover rapidly declining state revenues, adds funding for Paycheck Protection Program loans and takes other measures to help the industry recover.

eSUB, the leading provider of field-to-office collaboration for trade contractors, announces the immediate availability of new offerings to support trade contractors in this critical transition towards a new way of working and building. 

Asite has today launched a new research report into the trends set to impact the construction industry globally in 2020, including North America. The report also examines the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic and considers how this will impact the industry in the coming 12 months. 

Many communities are addressing the need for additional hospital beds and alternate care space by allowing the use of tents or temporary membrane structures. In some cases, communities are addressing the need for more beds by changing use and occupancy types for existing buildings. With these changes to our physical and built environment comes the need for code officials to rapidly institute enhanced health and safety measures in the field and in their office environments to protect themselves and those they work with.

Every new day is fluid due to COVID-19. Are your materials arriving to job sites? How are ordering and expediting critical materials changing to accommodate the current situation? Our panel of AWCI member suppliers/distributors will discuss important steps companies are taking to adjust their service platforms to contractors.

To support America’s workers, Makita is offering free labor and free “round-trip” shipping for tool repairs in Makita Factory Service Centers beginning April 13, 2020 through May 31, 2020. This new service helps users get their tools repaired, without having to travel to a Makita Factory Service Center.

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) has started construction on the SPR Office Building in Rockwall, Texas.

Team members from Genie, a Terex brand, headquartered in Redmond, Wash., have been working on a concept that will allow them to produce medical equipment for a local hospital, as personal protection equipment (PPE) remains in high demand.