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Spark Innovation’s FiberFix literally fixes anything

FiberFix repair wrap can repair anything that needs to maintain rigidity, such as fence posts, shovel handles, yard umbrella posts and anything else you can dream up where duct tape just isn’t going to cut it. Spark Innovation’s CEO and co-founder, Eric Child, is an entrepreneur…

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Apr 30

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Finance background leads to business ownership

Tamara Tran began her professional career in 1990 working as a mortgage loan processor for First Security Bank while attending BYU. At FSB she specialized in FHA new residential construction loans, learning the ins and outs of federal lending regulations and banking compliance.…

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Apr 30

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Utah Mining: It’s time to start celebrating the industry that makes our way of life possible

By Mark Compton True or False: Mining makes every aspect of your life possible. It really is true, though most people never think about the pivotal role mining plays in their daily lives. Mined products are key to the advanced, technological, comfortable and more healthful…

Infrastructure development: Utah takes a page from Trump policies

The Utah State Legislature has joined with the Trump administration to help facilitate large-scale infrastructure development. On Feb. 28, Pres. Trump asked Congress to approve a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, financed through both public and private capital to create…

UTAH FOUNDATION REPORT: Coal keeps Utah’s energy costs down, but production is declining

A new research report from the Utah Foundation shows the landscape of the state’s coal industry is changing. Utah produced only about half as much coal in 2015 as it did in 2001, the report said. Still, more than two-thirds of Utah’s electric power is produced in coal-fired…

Help Wanted: Utah's jobless rate is among the best in the nation, but that's not necessarily a good thing if you're a contractor trying to build a crew for a big, new job

By Frances Johnson It might be hard to imagine a downside to Utah’s lower-than-average unemployment rate, but for the construction industry in the state, there definitely is one. When the recession hit in 2008, Utah’s construction workforce went from 100,000 individuals to…

Workforce development top priority for Utah’s equipment industry

The construction equipment industry currently faces a technical workforce crisis nationwide, and equipment dealers in Utah have responded accordingly. According to a recent study by the College of William & Mary commissioned by the AED Foundation, the shortage of qualified…

Save yourself grief with regular electrical preventive maintenance

Just like any other high-performance machine, electrical systems need regular preventive maintenance and monitoring to keep them running safe and sound. Electrical systems are the heartbeat of the buildings where we live and work. These systems go about their business, often…

MODEL CITIZENS: Utah raises the standard for construction design with 3D survey technology

It’s a race to produce the first standardized autonomous vehicle. In the heat of the pack, Google and Uber are caught up in a legal battle over LIDAR — an acronym for Light Detection And Ranging Technology — a vital component of self-driving cars. While these tech companies…

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: Strength of construction business will continue into 2017 and beyond

Utah’s commercial construction outlook remains bright — not only for 2017 but for the next several years, at least. That’s because Utah’s private and public entities, while embracing current architectural and building trends, are also constructing for decades ahead. While there…

CONSTRUCTION LIABILITY RISK: Responsibilty to find and eliminate risk paramount with contractors

There are many risks that can appear in the construction industry. Professionals who work in the industry are always supposed to deal with a wide array of dangers and issues, some of which might be a lot more challenging when compared to other similar industries. With that in…

CONSTRUCTION ROUNDUP: Construction begins on innovation center at Hill Air Force Base

Developers have broken ground on a new facility at Hill Air Force Base south of Ogden. Air Force and Utah officials participated in a ceremony March 3 at Falcon Hill National Aerospace Research Park. The new 21,000-square-foot building will be leased by the Utah Science…

Legislature rushes through $1 billion bonding measure

A bill allowing the state of Utah to bond for $1 billion to accelerate needed highway projects had little trouble getting through the Utah Legislature in its final hours earlier this month. The bill, SB277, will allow the state to borrow up to $1 billion spread out over four…

Airport reconstruction progressing toward planned completion

Construction of the major expansion at the Salt Lake City International Airport continues on schedule and the foundation of the new terminal building is starting to peek out of the ground. The project includes the new terminal, a new west wing to the south concourse, a gateway…

UPS breaks ground on 840,000-sq.-ft. distribution facility

Construction has begun on a new UPS distribution facility in Salt Lake City that the company expects to be the “crown jewel” in its system. It is expected that the facility will house about 1,500 jobs. The distribution center is being built at 380 S. 6400 W. and will contain…

Planned renovations at Vivint Arena start to take shape in SLC

The construction phase for the significant improvements to Vivint Smart Home Arena began the on main plaza and ticket box office lobby last week following the conclusion of first- and second-round games of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The installation of…

Got something to move? You're likely to need a trailer

Moving a heavy object or piece of equipment from one construction site or fabrication facility to another involves transporting the object in some manner, whether it be human strength, animal power or, in most instances, trailers. There are as many trailers available as there…

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? Bears Ears National Monument fuels debate over amount of Utah land under federal control

By Frances Johnson There is no doubt that tourism is big business in Utah and the state’s public lands — including “The Mighty 5” of Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks — play a big role in attracting visitors. Travelers to the state spent…

In search of WOW! customer service

By Kip Lambert Bad customer service experiences are all too common. There’s the clueless teenage employee at McDonald’s, the ever-tired airline agent at the check-in counter and everyone’s favorite, the listless government DMV worker. Let’s face it — excellent customer service…

The greater outdoors: The future looks bright for the RV industry

By Blake Citte The modern recreational vehicle has played a major role in Americana for over a century. Manufacturers of RVs date back as early as 1910, and by the time the 20s roared their way through history, RV parks began popping up all across the country. The RVs of the 30s…

Here are some tips to help you plan a better vacation

By Gary Sorensen A vacation could be a stress-free adventure full of activities to keep you busy — or could be doing absolutely nothing in a place away from phones and computers. People vacation to learn about different cultures, experience historic places, observe wildlife in…

Resorts, environmental groups spar over approval for summer attractions

By Frances Johnson While it’s the “Greatest Snow on Earth” that attracts most people to Utah’s many ski resorts, summertime activities in the mountains are growing in popularity and resorts around the state are doing their best to cash in. At the beginning of the year, Snowbird…

The art of the deal

By Frances Johnson We’ve all seen plenty of pictures of politicians and celebrities schmoozing on the golf course, but a round of golf is a great way for regular people to network and make deals, too. “I personally think it is helpful in the business world to know how to play…

Corporate golf outings: Start now to plan yours; It's a win-win for everyone

By Chris Briscoe The next time a company wants to reward their best customers, create lasting relationships and have a lot of fun, there is no better way than to host a corporate golf outing. A corporate golf outing is one of the greatest networking events you can go to: • You…

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