The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Detroit, has struck down the state’s “Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act” (Public Act 98) curtailing local government units’ ability to exercise project labor agreements (PLAs) on construction contracts.
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HUD releases disaster-proofing building guide
Consulting firm Newport Partners in Davidson, Md., recently announced the initial results of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-funded research project, Safer, Stronger Homes: Protecting Your Risk During a Natural Disaster. The project team created a how-to guide of simple, low-cost mitigation strategies for both builders and homebuyers alike to improve their home performance during natural disasters.
Read MoreLasting lessons from business school
A little over 20 years ago, I entered the hallowed halls of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Through 21 years’ post-MBA experience, I find these lessons from Wharton have proved most valuable in the business world.
Read MoreTen big defendants and then there were none
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami, can tend to more pressing matters than In Re Florida Cement and Concrete Antitrust Litigation, a case of alleged producer price-fixing and market allocation originally scheduled for jury trial this month. Taxpayers will be spared the expense, while court staff and jurors are relieved of discovering a recurring obstacle in 25 months of case proceedings: Insufficient evidence to support alleged illegal behavior among Sunshine State producers with integrated cement and ready mixed businesses.
Read MoreCommand Alkon programs process control for precasters
In the past year, Command Alkon has deployed system control technology, previewed at 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg, for precast operations. COMMANDbatch CP delivers intelligent and flexible process control to improve and accelerate precast production.
Read MorePortable tool bin
The Aerial Tool Bin for aerial platforms, scissors, and boom lifts is designed to keep hand tools and supplies organized and within a worker’s reach.
Read MoreSilo level sensor
The Model VHS vibrating rod level sensor is now available in a pipe extended version with overall insertion length ranging from 18 to 118 in., making it suited for top mounting installations where silo operators realize the advantages of no calibration and solid-state technology.
Read MoreCart-mounted power unit, ram
Designed for precision performance and ease of use, Hamilton Form’s 3500 high-speed power unit is now available on a 4-wheel, steerable cart for easy maneuverability.
Read MoreCloud-based business invoice network
Invoice Central, a cloud-based business invoice network from Billtrust, is focused on streamlining invoice delivery and payment for both vendors and small businesses.
Read MoreNew Hampton adds Streamline foam-cutting equipment
Iowa-based New Hampton Metal Fabrication has reached an agreement to represent Streamline Automation and its FROGMill line in North America.
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