Tag: Material
-
JLL Report: Construction Outlook Wavers Amid Policy Shifts, Material Costs & Labor Constraints
Policy uncertainty, rising material costs, and labor disruptions are reshaping the U.S. construction industry’s trajectory, according to JLL’s 2025 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-Year Update. While activity has slowed in many markets, the report points to significant opportunities for firms that plan strategically and stay flexible in the face of volatility. “The construction industry is experiencing…
-
One Material for Thermal, Acoustic & Fire Protection Needs
When it comes to construction and retrofitting, choosing the right insulation material can have a significant impact on a building’s safety, comfort, and energy performance. In a world where both sustainability and functionality are key, multi-performance insulation materials are becoming the go-to solution for architects, builders, and property owners. Among these, one standout option is…
-
Rental Snapshot – Kent Senf and Matt Hicks of Burwell Material Handling
Formerly known as C & B Material Handling, Burwell Material Handling is a full-cycle single-source provider in material handling with five core divisions: equipment sales, rental, connected fleet and safety technologies, parts and service, and custom-engineered solutions. The company was built on the foundation laid by Rod Burwell nearly 50 years ago of service, innovation,…
-
Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Construction Dive’s Uncertainty Series seeks to delve into various topics swirling in uncertainty to explore how…
-
IMPs: The Leonardo da Vinci of the Building Material World
Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are like the Leonardo da Vinci of the building material world. Consider that Leonardo, a true Renaissance man, excelled in the fields of painting, sculpting, architecture, engineering, and science. That proficiency in art and science can be found in IMPs when it comes to creating high-performance, high-style buildings. The science of…
-
Gordian Reports Concrete Construction Material Costs Holding
It seems everything is more expensive. Eggs, for one easy example. Practically everything else in the grocery store. In construction, the fluctuating price of materials seems never to favor the contractor. Even concrete, the annual perspective according to Gordian, says that the price of concrete is up 0.84 percent from Q2 of 2024. In their…
-
VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
-
VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
-
Feather Friendly® Unveils Evolution™ Bird-Safe Material
Feather Friendly®, a leader in the bird-glass collision prevention space, is proud to announce the launch of Feather Friendly Evolution™, a proprietary, second-generation material set to redefine how the built environment is made safer for birds. With untreated glass killing over a billion birds annually in the US alone, Evolution™ will form a critical part of the crusade to…
-
Hapman Launches PosiPro® for Dry Bulk Material Handling
Hapman, a global leader in custom bulk material handling equipment, is proud to highlight the PosiPro® dosing feeder, designed to tackle the challenges of handling difficult dry bulk materials with precision and consistency. Engineered with advanced features and a durable design, the PosiPro® is designed to enhance operations by delivering reliable performance, durability, and precision.…