Framing Screws
Framing screws are specialized fasteners that are designed for use in construction projects where large pieces of wood or metal framing need to be securely attached to each other.
The two tallest buildings in Boston, 200 Clarendon Street (formerly known as the John Hancock Tower), right, and the Pruidential Tower, seen from One Dalton Street . (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Construction News: Boston to adopt energy-efficient ‘stretch’ building codes, Wu says
Boston has recently taken a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint by adopting energy-efficient "stretch" building codes.
BRASS CARRIAGE BOLTS
Brass carriage bolts are a type of fastener that are commonly used in woodworking and construction projects. They are typically used to attach wood or other materials to a surface, and their decorative appearance makes them a popular choice for projects where the bolts will be visible.
Construction News: Construction starts rebound on manufacturing, housing strength
Total construction starts rebounded in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $912.8 billion, a 6% rise, due to bustling building activity for manufacturing plants and homes, according to Dodge Construction Network. But after a massive dropoff in January, starts for the first two months of the year were still 17% below their 2022 levels and weakness in the commercial and institutional sectors pose cause for concern.
Construction News: Recognizing Women in the Construction Industry
The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) performed interviews with 176 tradeswomen and analyzed 770 responses to a survey directed to women in the industry to recruit, hire and retain more women in the industry.
Product Spotlight: STRUCTURAL RETAINING STARS
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Construction News: Construction Employment Climbs Again, Up 25K in January
Construction gained 25,000 jobs in January, continuing the industry’s long streak of monthly employment increases, but its unemployment rate reflected mixed results, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
Product Spotlight: BRASS CARRIAGE BOLTS
A round head bolt with a square neck under the head, designed to keep the bolt from turning as a nut is tightened. (New Sizes Available!!!)
Boston Construction News: Construction begins on the East Boston electrical substation
Eight years after Eversource first proposed building an electrical substation in the Eagle Hill neighborhood of East Boston, the utility is finally breaking ground on the $103 million project.
Construction News: What’s keeping contractors up at night?
Supply chain chaos and an impending recession are among builders’ top concerns in 2023, according to a new survey.
How to Attract and Retain a Traveling Construction Team During a Labor Shortage
As these slim teams are needed for extended, out-of-town trips to worksites in other areas, it’s critical that their accommodations ensure their comfort and rest between shifts. Doing so ultimately keeps the entire team employed, safe, and productive.
Boston Construction News: Delayed Tower Takes Shape Over Boston’s South Station The 680-ft-tall structure will be one of the city’s tallest buildings
After decades of planning and false starts, a 51-story tower is finally taking shape over Boston’s South Station, set to be one of the city's tallest buildings.