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The Annual golf tournament at Highland Meadows. I did miss getting photos of a few teams. Apologies.

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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/industry-pulse-the-latest-construction-data-and-statistics/566327/

Industry Pulse: The latest construction data and statistics This is the hub, updated twice a month, with the metrics that matter most to the commercial construction market.

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Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Upgrade Power Distribution Snug Harbor Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in Massena, NY

Installation of Dewatering Pit Pump & Concrete Work Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in Massena, NY

Rebid 2020 Capital Outlay Project South Lewis CSD in Turin, NY

"The result has been a dwindling of backlog for contractors – the amount of jobs they’ve signed, but haven’t started yet – and a more competitive bid environment for the smaller number of projects that are moving forward."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/the-covid-19-conundrum-money-is-available-for-new-construction-projects-b/583418/

The COVID-19 conundrum: Money is available for new construction projects, but few are breaking ground While financing is available for the right projects, owners and developers aren't so eager to take a risk on ground-up construction during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Reconstruct Parking Lot 1 SUNY Canton in Canton, NY

2020 Capital Outlay Project Masonry Restoration Black River Elementary School Carthage CSD in Black River, NY

Improvements to Elevators at White Tower P2 Canton Housing Authority in Canton, NY

RFP Demolition and Replacement of a Pedestrian Bridge Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, NY

Rehabilitation of Concrete at Eisenhower & Snell Locks Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in Massena, NY

Concrete Demolition for Future Rehabilitation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in Massena, NY

Workforce Wednesday

"The company foresees technology as a solution to many of construction's biggest challenges, Daly said, including the skilled labor shortage, safety issues and the need for greater productivity."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/deere-invests-in-smart-equipment/582762/

Deere invests in smart equipment The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.

Take advantage of the newest technology available to the construction industry! Become a NNYBE member today!

Check out our membership application below. Our Online Planroom provides companies with commercial projects from across New York State and the upper parts of PA.

Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Renovations to Copenhagen Health Clinic Lewis County General Hospital in Copenhagen, NY

RFP Installation of Spray Foam Insulation at Malone Police Station Village of Malone in Malone, NY

Construct New Comfort Station at Southwick Beach State Park Henderson Town of Ellisburg in Ellisburg, NY

2020 Capital Fund Program Ogdensburg Housing Authority in Ogdensburg, NY

Workforce Wednesday

"Hiring young graduates, implementing a marketing/sales division and staying informed and knowledgeable on new trends and practices for business are all things that can shift an entire company into keeping up and staying up-to-date."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2020/08/10/how-young-leaders-can-shake-up-the-construction-industry/

Council Post: How Young Leaders Can Shake Up The Construction Industry The more present your company is on the internet and digitally, the more likely you are to outlast the transformation to digital dependency.

Workforce Wednesday

"Training and retaining our workforce must remain a priority or we’ll be facing an even more extreme shortage after the crisis. ManpowerGroup reports that skilled craft professionals and construction laborers remain in the top 10 most difficult roles to fill."

https://www.constructiondive.com/spons/3-key-reasons-to-continue-construction-training-even-amid-the-pandemic/582698/

3 key reasons to continue construction training even amid the pandemic Learn why proactive companies have successfully managed to maintain training through difficult times.

Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Rehabilitate Exterior Heating System Stanchion Supports Gouverneur Correctional Facility in Gouverneur, NY OGS

Construction of Five New Apartment Quad Buildings Sunrise Acres Addition and Enhancement Project Akwesasne Housing Authority in Hogansburg, NY

RFP Engineering Design Services and Construction Management for Parks Streetscapes and Connectivity Improvements Village of Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, NY

2020 Capital Outlay Project Ogdensburg City SD in Ogdensburg, NY

Inflation of Construction Materials

"Joe Piro, vice president of supply chain for Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co., said based on input from others in the industry, prices likely will go down into Q3 and likely into Q4."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/materials-prices-rise-for-second-straight-month-since-covid-19-crisis-began/581449/

Materials prices rise for second straight month since COVID-19 crisis began New analysis shows soaring lumber and petroleum costs were the biggest contributors to rising materials prices for contractors, with lumber prices up 50% since mid April.

Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Subcontractor Bids Only New Store Construction for a National Retailer in Carthage, NY

2020 Capital Outlay Project South Lewis CSD in Turin, NY

Remove Existing Concrete Floor in the Pavilion Area Lewis County Fairgrounds in Lowville, NY

Preparation for Concrete Pour at Lewis County Fairgrounds in Lowville, NY

Workforce Wednesday

"Since the coronavirus outbreak began, most construction projects have been allowed to proceed even as work in other industries, like retail, travel and restaurants has come to a standstill. This is appealing to many young workers."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/tech-stability-may-move-gen-z-through-the-trades-pipeline/579923/

Tech, stability may move Gen Z through the trades pipeline The coronavirus hasn't stopped contractors' recruitment efforts and in some ways is demonstrating the industry's growing technology use and its career opportunities.

Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Repointing Stone Wall at Water Treatment Plant Pump House City of Watertown in Watertown, NY

Construction of Entry Sidewalk Project at Long Falls Apartments Town of Wilna in Wilna, NY

Construction of New Pavilion Village of Hammond in Hammond, NY

2020 21 Capital Outlay Project Beaver River CSD in Beaver Falls, NY

RFP Water Meter Installation Services Village of Malone

RFP Driveway Repair at Five 911 Tower Sites in Lewis County

Subcontractor Bids Only Remodel Aldi Food Store 06 in Potsdam, NY

Workforce Wednesday
"Despite the general consensus that getting up to speed will be a challenge, there are several strategies contractors are using to gain some ground during the recovery."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/social-distancing-strategies-keep-contractors-productive/580232/

Social distancing strategies keep contractors productive Social distancing requirements such as staggered schedules and teleworking don't have to derail construction schedules, according to companies that are making them work. 

Weekly Recap
Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Improvements to Bleachers Fairgrounds Baseball Stadium City of Watertown in Watertown, NY

Rebid Rehabilitation of Soda Ash System Water Treatment Plant City of Watertown in Watertown, NY

Provide Construction Services for Green Infrastructure Project Lewis County Fairgrounds in Lowville, NY

Construction of New Fire Station Parishville Fire District in Parishville, NY

Workforce Wednesday

"Three out of four contractors surveyed said they have moderate-to-high confidence that the next year will bring sufficient new business opportunities despite any long-term impact from the coronavirus."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/commercial-construction-index-confidence-in-future-revenue-plummet/580336/

Commercial Construction Index, confidence in future revenue plummet New data released today shows contractors lack confidence in new business and revenue opportunities due to the coronavirus' impact on construction.

Workforce Wednesday

"In the business world, there could be as many as five different generations working together on any given day. So just who are these different groups and how can they work successfully together...?"

https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/article/21118232/managing-the-modern-construction-workforce?platform=hootsuite

Managing the Modern Construction Workforce Construction crews potentially have five different generations working on their jobsites and business owners need to ensure their personality types are working together in a productive manner.

Weekly Recap

Here are the new projects in the Northern New York region:
Pool Finish Replacement & Main Drain Renovations at Keewaydin State Park Town of Alexandria in Alexandria, NY

Installation of Sewage Grinder Centennial Terrace Apartments Ogdensburg Housing Authority in Ogdensburg, NY

General Construction Project Various Sites Ogdensburg Housing Authority in Ogdensburg, NY

Window and Door Replacement Project Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake, NY

New Technology Being Developed

"The company claims the Kenzen Patch, a black arm band that goes around the bicep and has a related mobile app, continuously monitors a worker’s body temperature to help avoid heat-related illnesses."

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/new-wearable-system-monitors-construction-workers-body-temperature/579538/

New wearable system monitors construction workers' body temperature The Kenzen Patch is intended to detect the warning signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.