The Associated General Contractors of America has urged House Democrats to develop an economic
recovery plan that includes provisions which will boost construction activity during an
Economic Forum with leading economists.
Power tool manufacturer DeWalt announced the launch of its new line
of corded tools in an effort to increase market share among corded users. The
new line of tools includes 1/2-inch drills (DWD215G and DWD210G), a deep-cut
band saw (DWM120) and 1/2-inch stud and joist drill (DWD460).
The President has signed the Emergency Economic
Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008. Last week it was passed in the House by a
vote of 263 to 171, welcome news to the Associated General Contractors of
America (AGC).
After METALCON International 2008 wraps up on October 3,
2008, Kingspan Insulated Panels, Inc., a manufacturer of metal panels, will
donate its exhibit furniture to the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
A Code Compliance Research Report has been issued for the
accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel wall system. The new report shows that
the system is in compliance with both the 2006 IBC and the 2006 IRC.