Benchmark General Contractors Awarded Two Major Sanibel Island Condominium Rebuild Projects

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Benchmark General Contractors has been awarded two significant condominium reconstruction projects on Sanibel Island, further positioning the Southwest Florida-based firm as a leader in coastal rebuilding and construction following recent hurricanes.  The projects include the complete reconstruction of Gulf Beach Condo and Kimball Lodge, both of which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Ian. Each property will be completely rebuilt to meet updated building standards and state and federal codes, as well as be designed to enhance long-term durability and storm resilience.  The Gulf Beach Condo project includes the reconstruction of a 14-unit beachfront condominium totaling 28,542 square feet. Construction is scheduled to break ground … Read more

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MAX USA Unveils Rebranded Framing Coil Nailer, Launches New CN890F3 Model

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MAX USA Corp. launched its new SuperFramer Coil Nailer. The CN890F3 drives 2 to 3-1/2 inches 15-degree wire welded coil nails, making it a versatile and safe tool for jobs such as framing, sheathing, decking, subflooring and furring. This model now includes both a sequential actuation (orange) and a contact actuation (black) trigger. Expanding on its versatility, the CN890F3’s interchangeable triggers allow users to easily adapt to different applications and jobsite requirements. The sequential trigger offers enhanced precision for controlled fastening, while the contact trigger enables rapid, continuous firing for high-production tasks — giving professionals the flexibility to work efficiently … Read more

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Call for Committee: Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee

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The International Code Council is seeking manufacturers, builders, designers, plan reviewers, government officials and inspection agencies to volunteer for the Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee. The application deadline is May 15. As an ANSI accredited standards developing organization, ICC has partnered with the Modular Building Institute in the continued development of three existing comprehensive standards for off-site construction. Once appointed, this committee will convene to develop the second editions of: ICC/MBI 1200, Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly ICC/MBI 1205, Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance ICC/MBI 1210, Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and … Read more

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We Are Safer Together Coalition Welcomes National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

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The American Concrete Pumping Association and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association announced a new partnership under the We Are Safer Together Coalition, an industrywide campaign aimed at reducing accidents and injuries on concrete pump job sites. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in advancing job site safety through heightened awareness of the ASME B30.27-2025 safety standard for Material Placement Systems — which, when followed, elevates safety for all trades working on concrete pumping jobs. The partnership follows ASME B30.27’s late 2025 update, which introduced critical clarifications to address compliance concerns raised by ready mixed concrete producers. These updates were … Read more

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USGBC Announces Top 10 States for Green Building in 2025

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The U.S. Green Building Council announced the Top 10 States for LEED in 2025, recognizing the U.S. states with the most LEED-certified commercial space per capita in the last year. With the U.S. remaining the world’s leading market for LEED certification, the annual ranking highlights the public and private sector leaders advancing healthier, more resilient buildings and communities through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. For the second consecutive year, Massachusetts held onto the top spot while Illinois remained in second place in the annual ranking. Colorado climbed six spots to third place while Georgia cracked into the Top 10 States for … Read more

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