CISCA Monday Newsletter
 
Industry News
Houston Chronicle
When homeowners plan remodeling projects and new home construction, they consider floors, walls and finishes. Few look upward to consider the impact they can get from the right ceiling treatment.
 
Archinect
For the fifth consecutive month, architecture firms recorded increasing demand for design services as reflected in the June Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The June ABI score was 54.2, up from a score of 53.0 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 58.6, down from a reading of 62.4 the previous month, while the new design contracts index decreased from 54.8 to 53.7.
 
9Wood
Plexxis Software Drywall ERP
ConstructConnect
ConstructConnect announced that June construction starts, excluding residential activity, fell -13.7 percent versus May. The usual May-to-June change, due to seasonality, is +4.5 percent.
 
Rockfon
Rockfon, a part of Denmark-based ROCKWOOL Group, started production of stone wool acoustic ceiling products at its first North America manufacturing facility. Located in Marshall County, Mississippi, this Rockfon state-of-the-art facility is the company’s fifth stone wool ceiling production site globally. Its complete ceiling product offering combines Rockfon acoustic stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems.
 
For Construction Pros
New online resources aim to make it easier for contractors to find, rent or buy used construction equipment from sellers, dealers and peers.
 
On Center Software
CISCA
We would like your input on the Construction Excellence Awards program. Changes were made this year in the criteria and submission process and we want your feedback on those changes. We would appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete a short survey on the program. Your input will be used as we begin planning for the 2018 criteria and submission requirements.
 
Construction Dive
Computer chips, semiconductors, nanotubes, pacemakers, prescription medication. What do all of these have in common? These products, along with many others, must be manufactured in an environment with as few contaminants as possible. Those spaces are called clean rooms.
 
Lenovo
Stars, stripes and savings! Lenovo is celebrating 4th of July with 38% off our favorite PCs plus free shipping, now through July 31, 2017. Visit: http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/lsp, or call: 1-800-426-7235, ext. 3569 (M-F: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ET, Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ET). Be sure to check the website often – special offers change frequently.
 
 

 

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