CISCA Monday Newsletter
 
Industry News
Associated Builders and Contractors
Sales, profit margins and staffing levels all increased during the first quarter and remain well above the threshold reading of 50.
 
Construction Dive
A new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, Vertical Market Outlook Series ? Construction, said the near-term residential and commercial construction markets should continue to grow. In the report, ELFF highlighted the industry's record spending in 2017 and predicted a 5% industry growth in 2018.
 
Construction Dive
Spokane (Washington) Public Works Department legislators approved a plan to use drones to inspect local infrastructure, monitor ongoing projects and conduct environmental analysis.
 
A Gallery of Excellence: Our 2018 CISCA Construction Excellence Gold Award Winners

Click here to be taken to 2018 Construction Excellence Awards Gallery. This interactive gallery showcases ALL of this year's spectacular project entries. Winners are marked with their award category/categories.
Using the Search feature on the right of the window, you can refine your view to see winners in categories you choose. By clicking on the "View Application" button by each project, you can open and view enhanced information and images for each project.
Additional video content from the convention, including the awarding of the DeGelleke Award, is available for viewing here:

CONVENTION PHOTO GALLERY
Relive the fun! To see candids of our events and portraits of award winners, click below. 
 
9Wood
Plexxis Software Drywall ERP
Caliper
You’ve also probably encountered a lot of bad press about this age group, to the degree that there’s apprehension regarding how different generations can function in the same work environment. The aim of this article is to get past the negative connotations and discuss how to successfully hire and manage twenty-something employees.
 
Construction Dive
Using a cloud-based platform, project stakeholders can access the latest project information and comprehensive 3D visuals from wherever they are in the world, to help assess quality and polish design details early on in the project life cycle.

The ability to exchange real-time feedback throughout the modeling process was critical in coordinating the distinctive and complex "diagrid" cladding on the taller of the two towers, MacLaggan said, as well as connection to the towers’ shared mechanical system.
 
Construction Dive
There are some obvious money-related provisions that should be in every construction agreement ? e.g. contract amount, invoice due date, payment date ? but some are more complicated and require a little extra review.
 
LAMVIN INC now on team lean
Lamvin Inc.
Lamvin Inc., a leading manufacturer of quality, custom architectural acoustical wall and ceiling products, has committed to the lean manufacturing methodology by investing in lean training throughout the organization. Lamvin has secured the support of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and Lean Six Sigma Institute in training employees to reduce waste in material, and eliminate wasteful activities, resulting in the maximization of customer value and quick production ability.
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CISCA
New tool lets business executives see how office noise impacts overall financial performance.
 
CISCA
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www.cisca.org
 
On Center Software
Place your brand in front of the multi-billion dollar interior systems industry today!
 
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