Construction DiveBuilder confidence in the market for new single-family construction jumped seven points in December to a reading of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the highest reading since July 2005.
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We have received some concerns regarding the new awards criteria. Specifically those concerns related to the submittal process (a contractor must submit an award nomination) and the award of additional points for the use of certain videos and pictures.
The Executive Committee discussed these concerns during its monthly conference call. While we understand that some may have an issue with certain changes, we believe that the new criteria need to be given a chance. It was after much discussion that the decision to have all submissions completed in the name of a contractor was reached and approved by the Board. As stated on page two of the flier announcing the changes, it is acceptable for a manufacturer to submit a project on behalf of a contractor. In addition, the manufacturer can list one of their employees / representatives as the contact for the nomination. The staff will not monitor this closely as this is not a condition of eligibility for the award. However, the nomination must be made in the name of the contractor, as this is a condition of eligibility.
Each winning project will receive two awards, one going to the contractor and the other determined by the contact person on the award nomination.
Additionally, it was the original intent that videos and pictures done during construction be required for all submittals. This was changed to be optional this year to get people used to these requirements. Staff will review all final scores to be sure all is fair this year for all entries. Since photos during construction were encouraged in the past for the renovation category, many have been submitting them with award nominations.
We understand change can be hard, but ask that everyone give the new criteria a chance and then give us thoughtful, constructive feedback.
Thank you.
Jeff Hudepohl
CISCA President
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ForConstructionProsInvestment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.0 percent in 2017, according to the Annual 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
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HiltiCary Evert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America, has chosen to retire March 31, 2017. Over his nearly four-decade career, Cary has held nine different roles, including three international assignments, after first starting with the company in 1980 in New York, New York. Cary has served as President and CEO of Hilti North America since 2005. Avi Kahn, currently General Manager of Hilti Canada, will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America effective Jan. 1, 2017. Avi was chosen after a comprehensive internal search for a candidate with a proven track record of success and deep understanding of the business.
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Construction GlobalThe use of concrete within building has been utilised for over 10,000 years and has increasingly become one of the most applied materials within construction. Once cement is dried, concrete provides solid, permanent structures which are durable, weather resistant and reliable. Whilst studying at UCLA Suprastudio in California, Designers Joseph Sarafian and Ron Culver were asked, "how can motion be integrated into the traditionally stagnant casting process?" by renowned architect Julia Koerner.
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CISCA
Registration is now open for the 2017 CISCA Convention! Early Convention registration ends February 28th and pre-registration for the Convention ends March 17th. Click here to register. Call for Awards entries are now open - click here for more information. Submissions are due by January 31, 2017. An early bird entry fee is available for entries received by January 13, 2017 .Click here for information on the new awards criteria and awards submissions process.
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Business InsiderThe Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in a year and just the second time in more than a decade.The move is a vote of confidence in the U.S. economy — a signal that consumers and businesses don’t need quite as much help via monetary policy now that the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.6 percent, close to what economists call full employment.
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ForbesBusiness books mostly bore us. Too many skip the basics of readable writing: a gripping plot, characters you love or hate, narrative momentum. They often reek of bull-polished academic bull or vainglorious, CEO-memoir bull. They fail to do the one thing Hemingway said was essential: "All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know." Sports books do much better, as a rule. Forbes found some of the most inspiring books on business are actually, first and foremost, sports books. Here are seven great ones that will get your business juices flowing.
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