CISCA Monday Newsletter
 
Industry News
Nonresidential construction input prices increased fell 0.3% in July but are up 9.6% year over year.
 
Get ready to network, learn and lead at the annual Fall Conference and Networking Event, October 3-5, 2018 at the Hotel Denver Inverness in Englewood, Colorado. Dynamic speakers and exclusive networking opportunities as well as fun events are being planned for you! If you’re new to CISCA or a "regular," you are welcome in the Mile High City.
This year, in addition to our exclusive networking and industry-tailored educational and leadership events, we kick off the Inaugural CISCA Ceiling Product Showcase, October 4, 11:30am-4:00pm. The Showcase is focused on the acoustical ceiling and interior system industry, will feature useful product demonstrations, and takes place over a casual lunch buffet. Come for the whole conference or register for the Showcase only, the choice is yours! Go to Cisca.org/FallConference2018 for more information and to sign up.
 
Numerous tax incentives are aimed at businesses in the construction industry. Here is an overview of these salient tax law changes, of which construction businesses should consider taking advantage.
 
Tariffs on imported steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) have contributed to the job's higher price tag, driving up the cost of construction materials.
 
A company based in Pennsylvania has integrated augmented reality (AR) technology into its building information modeling program, and the move has already allowed it and one of its customers to save time and money on a pedestrian bridge design.
 
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ProTech Spec Resources
Next time you want to engage a high-potential employee, rethink giving them a higher salary or additional projects and use this approach to actually engage with them on the job.
 
 
   

Every Friday a Winner of CISCA's 2018 Construction Excellence Awards is Featured On Our Social Media Channels. Be sure to like and share!

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When it comes to construction crisis management, hurricane season is one of the most critical times of the year to plan for. From June to November, hurricane safety is a top priority for construction professionals and jobsite owners across the country. Creating and following a strategic disaster management plan can save time and money while also ensuring the safety of the employees involved in the project and the surrounding communities.
 
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Lamvin Inc. recently completed certified laboratory pull testing on their Sonic Series, Hanging Baffle suspension tabs, becoming the industry’s first acoustic products manufacturer to complete and publish their results. Lamvin’s Dual Core suspension tabs withstand an average load of 131 lbs. per point. See Lamvin's website for further test results on ceiling mounted baffles and clouds.
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