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*of- fl MPAHY PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT B&R-189 Th# Constructor S.lp NMcWoAi rffak **~vyi leave* H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAYES Logoi Advisor M. S. BECK Associate Editor W, E. WOODRUFF Associate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY, JR. News Editor BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE B. WALBRIDGE President WILLIAM MUIRHEAO Secretary-Trtaluser H. E. FOREMAN Vice President G. W. MAXON Director B. L KNOWLES. Director EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES -- Munsey' Builoieg. Washington 4, D. C. (District 1306) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE -- 123 West Madison Street. Chicago 2. L B. Hammond, Western Manager. (RAndoiph IB43) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 West 4Sth Street, Now York 19. Alan Howard. Inc., Eastern Manager. (MUrray Hill 2-SB53) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Pugh, 3S South Ray mond Avenue, Fetedene I, Celif. (RYen I-65IQ) The National Publication of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. ---------------- CONTENTS-------------- -- A.G.C. Enters 29th Year25 Forecast Record Construction Volume---------------------------------------------- 26 Some Emergency Powers Terminated30 War Housing Root Truss Tests _ 31 1946 Highway Contract Awards at $740.000,00032 Congress Eyes Labor Legislation33 President Attach Jurisdictional Strikes----------------------------------------- .-- 35 A.G.C. Adds Seven Chapters in 1946,,___________ 36 Propeller Test House37 December Construction Regulations,________________________________ 31 Federal Decontrol Developments 39 Accounting tor Contractors Design tor a Successful Contractor-- 42 Highway, Airport Facilities Coordination to be Planned____________44 All-Aluminum Bridge 45 Consumers' Price Index46 Reconversion Nearly Complete,47 Industry Can Do the Job--H. E. Foreman49 Ask Federal Aid Funds Extension,51 Highway Cost Studies Asked by A.A.S.H.O.-A.G.C. Group52 Sidelights tor Contractors--John C. Hayes,___________________________ 55 A.G.C. Branch and Chapter ConventionsSB Anti-Earthquake Building,59 Cumulative Indices ot Smell House Building Costs,60 Constructogrephs__________________________________________________ 61 Apprentice Training Drive___________________________________ 66 25 Years Ago in The Constructor_________ ____ , 70 Comments and Opinions __72 FWA Allotments tor Construction Planning78 Mora Materials Top Prewar Production Levels12 Reclamation Bureau Reports 1946 Contracts ot 151 Million_________ 84 $60,069,752 Army Building Fund86 Report 1946 Missouri Basin Program 60 Par Cent Complete_______ 88 Equipment end Materials Review, 94 Beyers Guide to Construction Equipment end Materials 109 lades of Advertisers____________________________________ 11i Copyright 1S47 by Tax CoxeiarcTOE, Inc. Highlights in This Issue * A.G.C. and Department of Commerce predict 20 to 22 billion dollar construction volume this year, with new construction esti mated at 15 billions, a 50 per cent gala over 1946 new construc tion put-ln-place. Private volume rising. Page 26. o Limit of governmental approval* of non-resldentlal con struction Is raised from $35,000,000 to $50,000,000 weekly as latest move In line with the new policy of relaxation of controls. Earlier moves in the new housing program as administered by Bousing Expediter Frank &. Creedon, and FHA Include Inaugura tion of a permit system; discontinuance of priorities, celling prices and set-asides; and actions to encourage construction of rental housing. Page 39. e Nation's economy reported in "healthy condition," recon version troubles about over, and "full employment" essentially achieved, by John D. Small In his final report to the President on CPA's operations during past year. Ur. Small also reviews In detail construction activity alnce V-J Day and the history of the VHP-1 limitation order. Page <7. e Indications on Capitol HU1 when the 80th Congress con vened this month were that labor legislation will have foremost consideration In earliest actions, although organisation for real work may not be completed before early February. Senate com mittees have been named, but House Is still unorganised. Some of most Important legislation proposed which will affect the con struction Industry Is that concerning portal-to-portal pay and a statute of limitations on suits for recovery under tbe Fair Labor Standards Act. Bills introduced by Congressman OWynne and Senator Capehart reviewed. Page 33. e The President's proclamation ending the period of hostil ities of World War as of December 31, 1946, terminated gov ernment powers under some 20 statutes Immediately, and released flood control projects "consistent with budgetary requirements." Several statutes are listed. Page 30. e An aggressive home construction program was one of five major policies laid down by the President In his message to Con gress on the state of the union. In which he stressed rental hous ing and advocated some public housing. He proposed a broad program for reducing labor-management strife, dwelt briefly on development of natural resources. Page 36. e Highway officials at Los Angeles convention recommend that Congress extend periods of availability of funds appro priated for highway construction, and that governmental controls restricting free manufacture, sale and distribution of construc tion equipment and machinery be removed. Speakers stress need for highway construction at as high a level as is consistent with availability of component resources. Page SL e In a move towards reduction of highway construction costa, the A-A.8JX.O.-A.G.C. Joint Cooperative Committee at Its Los Angeles meeting recommended that both organisations at their conventions study unnecessary costs incurred in highway specif ications. Higher pay for highway engineers also was urged. Page 62. . e H. E. Foreman, A.G.C. managing director, gives views of both the A.O.C. and the TJ. 8. Chamber of Commerce on housing and governmental controls over the construction industry In gen eral, before the Senate Small Business Committee. Page 49. e Important decisions on taxes, contracts and other legal matters are reviewed in "Sidelight* for Contractors," new col umn by John C. Hayes, legal advisor to The Constructor. Page 56. e Reasons for highway construction in 1946 falling below expectations are given by Public Mads Commissioner Thomas H. MacDonald as labor and materials shortages, high bids and lack of adequate engineering personnel In state highway depart ments. Pag* 32. * Graphic .presentation of construction activity, employment. Income payments and materials production is new regular fea ture supplementing the Contract*graph shows trends of business. Page 62. * Civil Aeronautics and Public Roads officials holding joint conferences to coordinate federal aid highway facilities with na tional airport plan. Pag* 44. * Pinal article on new accounting system for contractors, by Guy M. Carson, comptroller of Tollman, Bobbins ft Co., Chicago, appears on page 42. flit Constructor H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAYES Legal Advitor M. S. BECK Auociate Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Associate Editor WM. G. DOOLY, JR. Nesos Editor BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE B. WALBRIDGE President WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretary-Treasurer H. E. FOREMAN Vice-President G. W. MAXON Director B. L KNOWLES, Director Highlights in This Issue Strike weary nation welcomee A.G.0.-A.F.L. agreement aa advance in industrial managementlabor relations. Terms of agreement o Associated General Contractore of America, strongest in history, confirms the obligation of the construction industry to meet nation's requirements. Actions of 28th annual convention. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Munuy Building, Washington 4. D. C. (District 1306) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 W.st Mndison Strwt, Chie*go I. LI. Hommond, Western Monognr. (RAndolph IB43) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Wnl 45h Stroot. Now York If. Alon Ho-.rd, Inc., Enstnrn Monogor. (UUrrey Hill 2-SIS3) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fugh, 35 South Rtymond Aronuo, Poiodono I, Colif. (RYon 14510) The Notional Publication of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. Study of construction and business cycles re veals the significance of the industry as a component of general business. Strength of underlying con struction situation viewed as a strong guarantee against a major depression in the period ahead. e National Safety Council representative out lines steps to be taken by contractors in formulating a well-planned safety program. CONTENTS Nt+tofi Hrt* A.G.C.-A.F.L Fuet----------------------------------- :-------------- Building RutMreh Board A.G.C. Mobility Forcos____________________________________ --- Fort Gibson Dsm, Oklahoma___________________________________ _ Public Worfa Plan* Rtrv Inadaquata, Flouting Raporfe_______ Construction nd Businou Cycles___________... An t*gin#armg Approach to Sofsty--Roboft L Moors Engmaari Plan to PUcs 32 Vatarani' HotpHal Contracts________ 1941 Budgat JUcommtndad by Prosidont CAA Announces Rrst Year Airport Program_____________________ Protests Eipensive Weld Tests -__________ Radiant Heating of Hangars January Construction lg*il*tiftm _ -- ____ Non.Housing Approval* Rise SUily._ _ _ _ President Cites Construction MmAt _ A.G.C. Branch and Chapter Managing Director's Report to A.G.C. 28th Annual Convention Sidelights for Contractors--Jown C. Hayes - Reclamation Buraau Reports on Work Accomplished in 194b___ Constructographs __________________ _____________________________ Cement Stocks in November 43 Per Cent Above Year Ago____ House of Representatives Comrprftee Assignments_______________ Consumers' Price Indei________________________________________ etS Yeem Ago in Th* Constructor_______________________________ FWA ABotmnnh tor Construction Pfenning_____________________ Modular Coordinction Guide Prcsonts AAA. Stnndcrd A62___ CwmuUtivs Indices o( Smell House Building Costs________ _____ Equipment end Metnriels Review------------------------------------------------ Buyers' Guide to Construction Equipment end Metoriols_______ Index of Advertisers____________________________________________ Oopyriefet 1947 by Tn Oonreotrroa, Inc. o Praaldent recommends $1,338,746,390 in ap propriations for construction in federal budget for fiscal year 1948. Budget analysed. 27 31 32 o CAA program for fiscal year 1947 calls for im 34 provement or construction of 800 small airports. 36 Final regulations announced. 37 42 44 Non-residential construction approvals by CFA 45 average only $10,000,000 per week during first three 49 weeks following limit increase to $50,000,000. - 61 62 President's first economic report to Congress 64 appraisee importance of construction in the national 55 57 economy. Regularization of pnblic works expendi 60 tures advocated.' 64 71 . H. E. Foreman, A.G.C. managing director, 72 reviews association's work during 1946, reports 73 AG.C. is now equipped better than ever before to 75 BO serve industry and the public. B2 B4 Striking serial photographic story of Fort Gib B6 son Dam project on Grand (Neosho) River, Okla 90 homa. 90 94 101 e Reserve of planned public works held inade III quate in annual report of Federal Works Agency. Administrator seeks "timing** of public works. ,Tli# Constructor H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAYES' Legat Adtieor M. S. IECK Auodatt Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Auodatt Editor WM. G. DOOLY. JR. Wen Editor IOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE B. WALBRIDGE President WILUAM MUIRHEAD Secretarr-Treaver H. E. FOREMAN Vice-President 6. W. MAXON Director I. L KNOWLES. Director EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Munwy Banding, Wellington 4, D. C. (District I304| In This Issue Complete story of Associated General Contrac tor* of America convention action*. New officers and director*. Current situstion in highways, army and navy civil public work*, heavy construction, housing and non-residential building anticipated 1947 volume, construction equipment, arterial* and labor. AddrMtftt in full of outstanding A.G.C. convention speakers. WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 Wnet Medbon Strnnt. Chicago 2. L B. Hammond, Waetom Manager. (RAndolph IB43) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Wed 45th Street. New York If. Alan Howard. Inc., Eastern Manager. (MUrray Hill 2-5153) A.G.C. protest* low volume of non-residential construction approvals and requests increase in pres ent weekly limit WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Pugh, SB South Raymond Avenue, Fasedene I. Calif. (RYan 1-4510} The National Publication of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. CONTENTS The Navy's Longest Over*Al! Fiorv--George W. Grupp33 Highwey NtAds DitCUUed________________ _______________________ 35 A.G.C. Asks Construction Limit Incroese36 Establishment of LAbor Joint Body Dtieyed by Meny Foetori31 W#g*-Hcur Act And Conttmcfion--H. E. Foremen39 A.E.D. Endorses ContrAct Construction!----------------------------------------------------------------- 41 CAA Lists Airport Frojocti tor Billion-Doller Frogram42 Sidelights for Contractors-- JoKn Ce Hoytsi------------------------- 43 0th Congress Acts on Lobor, Monty Bilk44 Crisis Loomi for Housing Frogram46 A6.C. Branch tnd CKopttr Conventions4B Constructogrephs49 A.G.C. 2BTH ANNUAL CONVENTION A6.C. Sots Fvtwft Frogram!B4 Rtcerd Construction Volumt in 1947--W. $. BoUows61 Accomplishments of tite A.G.C--F. W. Ferrott-62 Ntvy FtAcotimt Construction--Boor Admirti J. J. Mooting 43 TVt Equipment Fieturt Todty--Williom A. Donntr;_____________________________ 45 Housing Frobltms of 1947--Frank It Croudn44 Engineers' Civil Work Frogram--Lieutenant Gonorot IL A. WKttlor___________ 61 TV* Highway^ Construction Frogram--Thomas H. MtcOonold 71 LaberMenegement Frobltms--Richard J. Groy74 Construction Forteost for 1947--J. L. Htynos:___________________________________ 76 Reclamation end Hit Controctor -Kenneth Mnphwmlf BO I.LO. Construction Conference--E. F. FelmerB3 Apprentice Treining Frobleme--W. J. Barney15 ^G.C. Officers for 1947________ ________________________________________________Bi Wbet of Hie Future?--Ralph Bredford90 CtMumen1 Friee l*d--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 104 Adequate Meterieb Supply Forecost tOB CjeMdetme Indices of Smell House Building CoctiHO TTM* 4Hotments for Construction Fleeting 112 S Teen Ago in The Constructor.____________________ ___________________________ 114 2*sp*tel Construction Frogrtm Regulations fstuod! 120 , . Construction Regulations i^npment end MeterieU Ravia*___ 124 122 * Conitn-ctwn Equipment and Maferialt- 133 Adrertbort__i ec Copyright 1947 by Thi CoNmocroa, lac. e Joint A.G.C.-A.A.B.H.O. Cooperative Commit tee studies highway problems of mutual concern to contractors and highway officials at sixth meeting in 12 months. OTC-CFA special report forecasts ample ma terials for 20-22 billion dollar construction volume. e Position of housing program static as Congress begins study of housing legislation. Consttuction controls to be turned over to housing expediter when CPA activities wind up April 1. House-Senate battle on budget reductions con tinues after Congressional Joint Committee on the Legislative Budget recommends $6,000,000,000 cut. A.G.C. president submits association views on public works. Effect on construction of portal-to-portal pay i-ieiftie and administration of Pair Labor Standards Act presented by A.G.C. Managing Director H. B. Foreman in statement supporting GWynne Bill. Associated Equipment Distributors' convention actions include endorsement of construction by contract e Largest inactive fleet berthing project at Green Core Springs, Florida, boasts Navy's longest piers. How job was done in record time. V. 8. Public Health Service issues regulations to govern construction under the federal aid Hos pital Construction Act i In This Issue H. E. FOREMAN ' Editor JOHN C. HAYES Legal Adwiser M. S. IECK Associate Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Associate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. News Editor IOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE I. WALIRIDGE President WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretary-Treasurer o Hye constrnction costs reached peak? Annren to a number of questions on the cost problem in poll of general contractors are summarized by F. W. Dodge Corporation. Housing Expediter Frank Creedon warns investors waiting for a break in costs that they will be "left waiting for a long time." Harry C. Bates, president of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers' International Union, urges all subordinate unions to establish joint apprentice ship committees with their contractors. Interest in apprentice training rises among general contractors. H. E. FOREMAN Vice-President G. W. MAXON Director A U KNOWLES. Director EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Mgiu.y Building. W.ihingfon 4. D. C. (District 1306) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 Wnst Mndison Street. Chicago 2. L I. Hammond, Western Meneger. (RAndolph 1143) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 West 45th Street. New York If. Aten Howard. Inc., Eastern Mnneger. (MUrrsy Hill 2-5653) Congressional committees begin work on tenta tive labor bills. Owynne measure curbing portal pay suits and prohibiting court interpretations of o-mpensable working time which is contrary to agree ment or custom, remains deadlocked in conference. e March preliminary figures show gain in con struction volume over February, but still below Jan uary volume. Outlook for remainder of year un certain. Business capital outlay remains high. WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fwgh. 35 South Raymond A.onue, Fesedenn I, Calif. (RYen I-6510) The National Publication of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. CONTENTS Equipment and Matoriak SaaU. lndt of Advor+kffin Copyright 1947 by Tut Coxmocroe, lac. 77 30 31 35 38 3* 40 41 41 47 81 S3 ss 84 88 41 43 44 48 70 74 74 78 81 f 87 84 84 88 80 87 4 4 in* III e Frank Creedon indicates improvements may be made in construction regulations and their adminis tration after Civilian Production Administration controls are turned over to his office. e Highway engineer says strong trade associa tions for contractors preferred method in attempt ing to attain large-scale economies for the construc tion industry. Hearings proceed on housing legislation. A.G.C. statement on Wolcott Bill presented to House committee. Fuller Company vice president tells story of remarkable renovation job on St. Patrick's Cathe dral now nearing completion. e Byrne Organisation method of producing lowcost veterans' housing described in story of $8,000,000 project near Baltimore. e A.G.C. vice president discusses fundamental problems facing highway constrnction. Views on costs, public relations, engineer-contractor relations. Civil Aeronautics Administration requests Congressional authority to build or improve 306 large airports during next fiscal year. Construction items of interest to highway, airport and building contractors. After dipping seasonally, materials production again begins rise at start of 1M7. Inventories of some products show increase trend. I i. ' I OQ:>ck >ice tent ble, igth veil. ing, . the diffi- big start t the ribu- XHY In This Issue H. E. FOREMAN Editor c.john hayes logoi Adoioor M. S. EECK Auodate Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Attodate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. Nowt Editor ROARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE . WAURIDGE Premdent WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretary.Trooeurer H. E. FOREMAN Vice-Premdent G. W. MAXON Director R L KNOWLES. Director EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Munuy RaiMiag. Wediingtoe 4, D. C. (Dirtrict 1304) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 Wart Madias* Slml. Chicago 2. L I. Hammond. Wartarn Managar. (RAndolph 1043) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Wort 4St> Straal, Norn York IT. AUn Howard. Inc.. Eartarn Manager. (MUrray Hill 2-SIS3) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fugh. 35 South Raymond Avaeu*. Fasadona I. Calif. (RYaa t-GSIO) Tie National Publication of The Auodoted General Contraclori a/ America, Inc. CONTENTS- Nwippir Cellt in Traffic bperts on Esprotiwoy Non_____ __ S*dsl*ght for Cowtrectors--John C. Hoyot ContMietoorsoht Volwm* Ertimataa lor 1047 Consumin' Price Index ? Ysen Age in The C+mttovt+At Conitruetiofi Manning Allotments J^rtruetioe Machinery Shipman* Ineraaaa "T** Gtiide to Construction Equipment *nd Me+oriets. of Advertisers Copyright 1947 by Thi CoNsraucToa, Inc. *9 1? 11 15 36 11 M 40 41 43 44 46 49 50 51 59 51 54 55 6ft 60 61 66 6 69 74 r 76 to ft? 64 6 ftft 90 9? Oft 109 in o How members of tb Houston Chapter, Asso ciated General Contractors of America, snpplied manpower and equipment to stricken Texas City, Texas, certified 3,000 buildings as to safety of occu pancy and worked as a unit for 10 days. o Railroad investment in construction and equip ment jumps significantly. Railroads and utilities plan large capital expenditures during remainder of 1047, while other business anticipates decline in lat ter part of year, according to government surveys. Chicago realtor plans "Magnificent Mile." Rome capital already committed is plan for most modern downtown business mile in world. Commerce Department reduces forecast of 1947 construction activity after first quarter volume fails to meet original estimates. Contract volume -declines, cost factor cited. e Geographical distribution of total construction volume in United States show shift to West and Southwest since 1939. Sharpest decline registered in Middle Atlantic states, largest gain in Pacific states. Bureau of Reclamation officials say House bill appropriating funds 64 per cent below budget esti mates will have drastic effect on construction. . Gwynne Bill banning portal-to-portal pay suits printed in full. Agreed upon by both houses, the compromise measure awaits action by President Tru man, veto'possible. Tentative labor bills of House and Senate are compared. e "American Miracle," a dramatic narrative of the part played in World War n by the construc tion industry, to be published June S. Office of Education survey shows colleges and universities plan one and three-quarter billion-dollar expansion by 1960. e Public Roads Administration to hold contract awards to 1946 price levels* S lif-v ;o HIO In This Issue SUIIDINC5 MCHWATS AltVOIT! KAfUOAOS sueuc woks H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAYES Logoi Adtiaor M. S. RECK Atoodate Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Associate Editor . WM. 6. DOOLY, JR. Mm Editor OARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE I. WALRRIOGE Preddent WILUAM MUIRHEAD Socmay-Trmmtnt H. E. FOREMAN Viea-Praddant G. W. MAXON Diradar 1. L KNOWLES. Dirtetor A.G.C. Governing ui Advisory Board* issue comprehensive statement on construction cost situa tion after foil three-day discussions at spring moot ing in Seattle. Full report of board proceedings and report of Managing Director H. E. Foreman. e Joist Cooperative Committee of A.G.C. and American Association of State Highway Officials study Public Boads Administration's new price policy. Full report and recommendations brought forth in discussion. o States are in beet financial condition in history according to snrrey of general, highway and post war reserve funds conducted by Bnrean of the Census. BITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Mumy teMing, Wsakisgtes 4. D. C (Ostric* 1104) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 Wm Msd'nos Street, Oiiesgc ILL Hammond, Wsstere Msnsger. (RAsdolph IMS) (ASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Wsst 45th Street, Now Yart It. Alaa Howard, lac., Eastern Managar. (MUrrsy H9I 2-5*53) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fogk. It Soirtii Raymond Aveaee, Faaadana I, Cold. (RYaa 1*4510) Tie National Publication of The Aaoasted Canard Contractor! of America, Inc. CONTENTS Confess Ac+i to Remove Control*- U. S. Ch*mbor Policy Stcfomoot Colb for loduftriol Pooco. bgm*n Shidy Soo Lovol Ponomo ConoL Airport Sixes Moy Bo Qungtd by Cross-Wind Unding 6oor. Contacting undo* Podor*I Airport Act J. Worrofi Shoomokor. fermefrost---Arctic Building __ _ ___ Production Estimate* for ItSfUtAO------- _ States Here Funds for Construction_____ Controlled Access Highwoyi Are Ptenned- Cootrocton Die Tool--Robert L MooreI_ kiodornixe Building Codes Against Fires. Agprontiee Training News. boa's Model Apprentice School. Virginia's 20-Yoar Highway Plan. A*A Proposes Revtsiona in Stream Pollution Moesure____ Hrmanant Adranca Planning Fund Authorised in New Bill. Arbdictional Disputes Decbiont. Vacusa Flood Control Project Started. PRA Price Policy Studied. AG.C. Beards Make Coat ---------- -- _ _ _ bport of Meneging Director to A.G.C. Spring Board Mooting. bdalights for Contractor* John C. Hayes___________________ fan*mars' Priea Inda*_________________________________________ f*aaitrgctographs ^A Construction Planning AJIotmonts. Conmlativa Indices of Small House Building Costs- Taais Ago in TVo Constructor----- -- ____________ bey Construction Regulations. batonab Production Continues High, ^ipmant and Materials Review. fcrV*f4' Guide te Construction Equipment and Matoriali. f Advartber*_______________________________________ Copyright 1947 by The Comtujctoe, lac. e Hational Beferee of Boilding and Construction Trades Department, American Federation of Labor, renders four decisions on jurisdictional disputes, first decisions since October 1945. Congressional subcommittee to make recom mendations regarding issue of adequate protection of Panama Canal; sea level channel possibility. e 80th Century Fund makes forecast of produc tion in 1950-60 decade; construction to have big role. e Army Engineers are conducting extensive re search program in Arctic to eolve problem of perma frost, nemesis of construction projects. e Bill to make planning advances to local and state government* for public works a permanent federal obligation, introduced in House as War Mobilisation and Beconversion Act of 1944 nears, termination date. * Termination of construction controls appar ently in offing as conferees work out compromise on differences in Senate and Hons* bills. Some relaxa tions in controls noted. * Iowa has model apprenticeship program. First class of on-the-job trainees graduated. * J. Warren Shoemaker, president, Warren. Brother* Boads Oo., makes suggestions regarding regulations for construction under the Federal Air port Act and Civil Aeronautic* Administration's specimen contract UtlOINCS MtCtfWATS AlirotTS, RAILROADS UUC WQKl H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAVES Itpt Aioioor M. 1 IECK Jinoole Editor W. E. WOODRUFF A uociatr Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. Ntmt Editor In This Issue Lilt of more than 4,200 construction firm* alfiliatod with The Associated General Contractor! of America, alphabetically, and by state* and chap ter*. Officers, (toff and committees. OARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE I. WALIRIOGE Pttudtnt WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretary-Treasurer H. E. FOREMAN Vice-Preiident G. W. MAXON Director I. L KNOWLES. Director EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Munuy fending. W.ihmgtoe 4. D. C. (OiWe+ 1306) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--111 Wert Mediten Street. Chie.go 2. L t. Hnmmend. Western Meneger. (RAndolpR 1443) USTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Watt 4SHi Street. N.. Tori If. AUn Howard, hie.. Eertern Meneger. (MUrray H3I 2-US3) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. 0. Pugh. 2721 N. Marango. Altadana. Calif. (SYcamora 7-2lf4) Special section of articles hr some of the lead ing men in the construction industry on bow its ariona segments can cooperate in research and other activities to reduce costa and improve condi tions in the industry. Modular coordination movement called great est contribution to building technique in recent timer How modular masonry work:, first of a series of articles. a The structure and functions of the new Build ing Besearcb Advisory Board which has boon set up in the National Academy of Bcionces. Tke A'otioMi Publication of The Associated Central Contractort of 'America, Inc. CONTENTS Cooporttion for Efficiency in fho ConitmrHon Industry--F. W. Porfe+t__ _______ 70 tW A.G.C. Progrom 4 Responsibility--H. E. Forumon72 Cooperation in the Construction Industry E. O. __________________74 It Mindful of Public Opinion--E. M. Hostings76 Cost Reduction Through Cooperation--T. S. Rogers71 Arehrttch' Concern over Costs J. R. Edmunds, Jr.______________________________ 79 TW Specialty Contractor's Contribution to Productivity P. M. Geary________ II Contractor*Distributor Teamwork--W. A. Danner13 Cooperative Work Can Help Improve Conditions--C. W. Phillips______________ 14 Ubor Relations for General Contractors J. D. MarshallIS A Research Program for Building--J. C. Stevens17 Modular Masonry--M. W. Adams____________________ t9 Ne law Frees Most Construction____________________ _____ ____________________ 93 Hospital Construction Gets Under Way96 Hev Trends in Plana Design Demend Longer Runways100 Sidelights for Contractors John C. Hayes__________ 101 Apprentice Training Nows______________________102 Constrvetogrephi __ ______________________________ 103 Construction Planning Allotments114 M*ton Needs M.000.000,000 in Sanitation Improvements122 ^0-*A-G.C- Joint Body Holds First Mooting1||4 Ceesemen' Price lndw12$ Road Treed Viewed by PRA,121 8 Tears Age ie The Constructor,134 Camalative Indices of Small House building Costs13B ^pment and Matariab Raview;ISO Guide to Construction Equipment end Materials162 ^de of Advertisers--________________________________________________________ 167 A.C.C. Directory of Membership169 Copyright 1947 by Tat Coffmocroa, lac. First of a series of articles on the important subject of labor relations in the construction indus try, by J. D. Marshall, assistant managing director, The Associated General Contractors of America. Public Health Service survey shows 27,834.581,000 worth of water supply and waste disposal facilities is needed to furnish an adequate healthy environment to the nation. Army board suggests mammoth transportation terminals for several cities, with Chicago as the hnb. Newer, faster planes may force improvements on many runways in order to insure airline service. Budget request for federal aid airport funds cut in half, but chances are that unused money for some lagging ai) airport construction will he trans ferred to large airports in fiscal year 1948. Belfast of most construction from federal control July 1 gives industry green light. Remain ing control* explained. Commissioner of Public Boads Thomas H. MacDonald reiterates PBA's stand against toll roads. Points out that a toll of one cent a mile is equivalent to a gasoline tax of 12 to 16 cents a gallon. WILDINGS WCMWATS AUfOITS, (AllIOADS PUKJC WOKS H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAYES Legal Adoitor M. S. IECK Attoaale Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Auoeiate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY, JR. Now* Editor BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE 1. WALBRIDGE President WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretary-Treatttrer H. E. FOREMAN t'irt'Presirfent 6. W. MAXON Dvector 1 L. KNOWLES. Director EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Mumey Building. Wedilngfon 4. D. C (Dirtvief 1304) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 W.rl Modieoe Sfveet. Chicego 2. L 0. Hammond. Wertern Munvgvr. jRAndolph IE43) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Wort 4Sfh Shoot. Now York IT. Alen Howard, lac.. Eertern Managar. (MUrrey Hill 2*5053) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Pugh. 2721 N. Merengo. Altedene. Cal. (SYeamera 7-2S94) Tkt Notional Pnbliention el The Auociated General Contractort_f America. Inc. CONTENTS In This Issue Accord flood control program is Approved by Congress in doling days of session. Corps of Engi neers receives $415,000,000. Projects for which ap propriations were made are listed by states. e Water flows through Alva B. Adams tunnel, bringing water from Pacific side of Continental Di vide to the Atlantic side in Colorado. An account of early days of railroading in the Northwest, by J. C. Morrison, who went to Minne sota in 1857, and worked with the companies which built the first railroads in that territory. A.G.C. president's appeal to engineers for co operation in industry-wide movement to stabilise and reduce construction costs, made before summer meeting of American Society of Civil Engineers. Covqrvti Speeds Up Flood Control Work----------------------------------------------------------Construction Frojeets in Civil Functions Approprietion------ --------------------------------Record Redemption Frogrem Flonned--------------------------------------- ----------------------Wjter Rows Through Adorns Tunnel Eerly Deyi of Reilroeding in the Northwest--JerneI C. Morrison-------------------------Construction Discussions et A.S.C.E. Meeting-----------------------------------------------------Future Outlook for the Construction Industry Forrest W. Ferrott---------------------The Dimensions) Coordinetion of Building Froducte--M. W. Adorns---------------Stetic-Froof Testing Henger for Nery--George W. Grupp----------------------------------X-Rey Protection Frogrem---------------------------------- :-------------------------------------------------Cenedien Contrecton Moke Stetement on .Costs Todey-------------------------------------A.G.C. Survey on Results of Decontrol--------------------------------------------------------------Return to Free Merket Orderly-------------------------------------------------------------------------The Highwey Construction Frogrem Con Be Accelereted--H. E. Foremen---------Advenes Pfenning Bill Feils to Foss.---------------------------------------------------------------------Plertic, Aluminum. Concrete Are Useful in New Products-----------------------------------Interstete Highwey Plen Approved---------------------------------------------------------------------Actions of BOth Congress (First Session)------------------------------------------------------------Wilkes-Berve Builds Overture for VA----- ---------------------------------------------------- ----Tnunen Cells Flent Investment Essentiel.......... ................... .................... ...... ........... ..... Sidelights for Contrecton--John C. Heyes--------------------------------------------------------Apprentice Treining Newsy-----Constructogrephs Pvolic Reletions Briefs: Cost Stetement Fopuler--------------------------------------------------Contreetor Develops Sefety Hose for Pneumetic Took Mey Meteriels Production Continued et April Level----------------------------------------25 Yeers Ago in The Constructor Equipment end Meteriels Review-------------------------------------------------------------------------Buyers* Guide to Construction Equipment end Meteriels________________________ Indus of Advertisers 23 24 26 21 30 34 35 37 41 43 44 45 47 49 52 54 56 5B 61 62 63 64 65 70 72 76 75 BO 91 95 Copyright 1947 by Thi Constslctoa. Inc. o How complication* on the job can be rednced through the dimensional coordination of building prodiicti: second of a series of articles on modular coordination. o A continned high level of business investment in industrial plant is called essential in midyear eco nomic report of the President. The first month follovring removal of most fed eral controls on construction brought no extraordi nary snrge of new construction, bnt volume contin ned to increase while signs of stabilisation in costa were evident. Besuits of A.G.C. nation-wide spot check on effects of decontrol. e Wcetera highway officials are urged by A.G.C. managing director to speed np highway program. e National eyetem of interstate highways re ceives final approval. Map of system is released. Summary of construction legislation enacted or debated by first session of 80th Congress. IUIIDINCS MCHWAYS AISRORT! RAILROADS RUIUC WORKS In This Issue H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HAYES Ltgoi Adoioor M. S. IECK Auodate Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Auodate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. News Editor OARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE I. WAURIOeE PrttuUnl WILLIAM MUIRHEAO StcrttarjTrtaturer H. E. FOREMAN Vice-Preeident 6. W. MAXON Director 1 L KNOWLES. Director Importance of contractors and employees working ont joint problems amicably is subject of the second in a series of articles on labor relations by J. D. Marshall, assistant managing director, The Associated General Contractors of America. v In f c r e Private electric light and power companies plan nnpreesdented construction program to keep ahead of rising demand for serricea. Third and final article in a series on modular coordination by M. W. Adams, executive secretary. Modular Service Association, discusses working drawings. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Mamy lalMtag. WiKm 4. 0. C. (District 1304) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 West Mcditoo Street. Cfcicege 2. L I. Hemmond, Wettere Meeeger. [RAndolpti 1143] Industry Engineered Homing Program is an nounced by Producers' Council and National Retail Lubber Dealers Association as a way of redneing residential construction costs. EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 West 4Stt> Street, Nee YerE If. Alee Heecrd. lee., Eettern Meeeger. (MUrrey H31 2-M53} WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fugh, 2721 N. Mereege. Ahedeee. Celif. (SYcemere 7-k2Y4) Tit National Publication of The A undated General Contractort of America, Inc. e Civil Aeronautics Administration plans con struction or improvement of 90S airports in fiscal year ending June 30. 1948, at a cost of nearly $137,000,000. CONTENTS Ubor Relations lor G*nra! Contractor*--J. D. Mcr*holl-----------------------------------23 Rrwata Rowar Companies to Spand Ftv# Billion------------------------------------------------- 25 Missouri Rivar Enqinoort Aeealarata Man Praparation------------------------------------------26 Working Drawings tor Modular Coordination--M. W. Adorns----------------------------27 FRA Will Not Raquira Usa of Spocial Payroll Raport Form ---------------------------- 30 Producars, Supplier* lack Modular Housing Program------------------------------------------ 31 Cangrauional Committoa to Start Housing Investigation------------- --------------------- 32 CAA Maps SI36.B04.6B5 Program33 Doablad Vatarans Provo AM# to Perform Construction Jobs----------------------------- 36 Reclamation Construction to Bo Increased 30 Per Cent---------------------------------------- 37 1.000 Reclamation Contracts, Awarded in Last Fiscal Year-----------------------------------3B A.G.C. Boards to Hold Three-Day Meeting in Dot Moines-----------------------------------40 Reconstruction of Greece Begins, ----- --------------------------------------------- 41 Construction Accident Rata Moved Upward In 1946-------------------------------------------- 42 PsWie Relations of the Highway Departments- 'Hal H. Hale------------------------------- 43 Western Highway Programs Studied at Montana Meeting--------------------------- 44 Croovind Landing Gear for Aircraft45 Apprentice Training Nrw -46 Censtructographs ------- -- -- -------------------- --------- .----------- 47 Sidelights for Contractora--John C. Hayes 51 4rea Problems Discussed by A.G.C. Western Chepters-----------------------------------54 Ceecrste Drydocb Entailed Many Construction Problems______________ I 55 Cemuiethre Indices of Small House Building Costs----------------------------------------------64 Distribution of Equipment in Roletion to Progress--F. A. Nifcirh 65 Consumers' Price Index72 Jtee Materials Output below Mey73 25 Yean Ago in Tho ConstructorB2 fcgeipment and Materials Review------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 hf*u' Guide to Construction Equipment and Matoriah101 bdas of Advortison103 Copyright 1947 by Tn Constructor, Inc. While thousands of disabled war veterans have been successfully employed in construction and other industries since the end of the war, their employment still tends to lag. e Bureau of Reclamation releases details of work schedules for fiscal year ending June 30,1948. Rate of operation on projects is stepped up 30 per cent. A reduction in construction accident rates that has continued steadily for IS years stopped short in 1946, according to National 8afety Council, but rates are substantially below accident records of 1930's. e "No more important work" for state highway ofllcials than good public relations, Hal Hale, Ameri can Association of State Highway Officials, points out at annual meeting of Western Association of State Highway Officials. e Amount of management ability and engineer ing skill involved in running a construction project with dock-like precision is basis for artide by F. A. Nikirk, equipment advisor to Milton-Hale Machin ery Co., Albany, N. T. Better engineers are being devdoped end are receiving greater public recognition today, the Engi neers Connell for Professional Development reports, reviewing the association's first 16 years of activity. IUI10INCS HIGHWAYS AlftPOITSi UJUOAOS MUJC WORO In This Issue H. E. FOREMAN Editor JOHN C. HATES Legal Adaitor M. S. RECK Attadate Editor tW. E. WOODRUFF Auodate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. News Editor IOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE I. WALIRIDGE President WIUIAM MUIRHEAD Secrtutry-Trtmturtr H. E. FOREMAN Vicl-Prehdent . W. MAXON Director I. L KNOWLES, Director A.G.C. Governing and Advisor? Boards t Des Moines meeting study means of adapting construc tion to a domestic economy harried by international and national doubles; report higher cost* and indus try conditions to the public; endorse A.G.C. partici pation in Department of Army1* Affiliation Program by sponsoring 100 construction unite. e Many other highlights of Des Moines meeting re ported in detail: conferences on Taft-Hartley Act ramifications; Congressman Cunningham's proposed highway hill for continuing federal aid on perma nent basis; increased emphasis on construction courses in colleges and universities; nomination of A.G.C. 1948 officers; managing director's report; the price contractors pay for insurance earners' acci dent prevention services. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Muuey fcjiWmq. WsihieqtM 4. D. C. (Oiifrict 1306) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 Wert Medbos $*, Chicago 2. L I. Hammond, Wester* Meneger. (RAndolpti 1043) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Wool 4SH> Street. Now Tori 10. Alan Howard, Inc., Eerter* Manager. (MUrrey HID 2-SIS3) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fugh, 2721 N. Marango. AHadana. Calif. (SYcamora 7-2004) Tkt Wetiottd Publication of The Auociattd General Contreclori of America, Inc. CONTENTS A.G.C. Shjd'>s Nelionel end lnt#metioel Problems . _ _ ... .. ..--------- ------- 21 Reporl of A.G.C. Monegin^ Diroctor to Fell Board Meeting----------------------------- 27 A.G.C. Cooporetes in Army Affiliation Progrem__ -- . ... 32 Army Engineers Displey Equipment.----------------------------------------------------------------- 35 AA.S.H.O. Urges Continuetion of Highway Progrem--------------------------------- ---- 36 Cooperative Relations Batwaan Contractor* end Enginaar*--D. W. Winkelmen-- 37 An Adequate Engineer's feiimeto "Robert L O'Connor------------------------------------ 39 Highways Are Basic to Our Economy--THomes E. Dewey----------------------------------- 40 Joint Committee Recommends Officials, Contractors Meet Urban Highways Discussed at Business Men's Conference 42 43 Navy Completes Long Breakwater at Guam . . - - 45 Congress Housing Committee Plans Hearings in 17 Cities--__ -- - -- , 41 Sidelights for Contractors--John C. Kayos___________ _________________________ 49 Apprentice Training Nows __ ___ . . 50 Constructogrephs 51 Construction Cost Survey : $6 Clear, Precise Specifications end Contracts Invite Lower Bids George B. Hills and Charles F. Levan . _ 5B Official Says Reclamation at "Mercy of Contractors" 64 Steel Shortage Holds Down July Metorieb Production_____________ Urban Headache--Perking, Henning, Congeation, Night 73 freight Rate Increase Protection Ashed ___________________________________ * 76 Ccmutethre Indices of SmcH House Building Costs- 21 Years Ago in The Constructor - Censumers' Price Index ___ - . 71 ______ __ 10 _______________ id Equipment end Materials Review . _- ___________ _ M Guide to Construction Equipment end _ iei bdei of Advertisers __ __________________________________________ __________ ___ 103 Copyright 1947 by Thi Coksvsucvob, Inc. e Corps of Engineers and A.G.C. begin initial steps in creating 100 reserve construction units as "the backbone of the Engineer program" of affiliation. Ultimate strength would be 15,000 officers and men. e Survey by A.G.C. shows heavy construction costs remain steady in many areas, but costa of building and highway construction continue slight upward trend. e American Association of State Highway Officials recommends not less than half billion dollars annually for federal aid; A.A.B.H.O.-A.G.C. Joint Cooper ative Committee recommends joint committees on. state level; A.G.C. Vice President D. W. Winkelman reviews common objective of engineers and highway contractors; a practical analysis of the engineer's estimate from contractor's point of view is present ed by Bobert E. O'Connor, Port Wayne, Ind,; Gov ernor Thomas E. Dewey of Hew York cites seed for good state highway systems. e Congressional Committee on Housing schedules hearings in 17 cities between October 20 and November 7. e Railroads granted temporary 10 per cent increase in freight rate* pending outcome of-Interstate Com merce Commission boatings on petition for increases ranging from 28 to 38 per cent. A.G.C. requests pro tection of construction contractors to extent of cur rent contract commitments. One of the longest, single breakwster* in the world completed for Havy at big Guam base. Need for clear specifications, adequate pre-con struction teste, and consideration for contractor cited in paper presented at fall meeting of Ameri can Society of Civil Engineers. Oo-authors are Charles F. Lovan, president Northeastern Florida Chapter, A.G.O. and George B. Hills, both members of the A.8.0X. * * Urban planning and development problems dis cussed at Business Men's Conference, U. 8. Cham ber of Oommereo, Washington, D. C. UllOtNCS WCMWAYS AttrOKTS raiuoads uuc woaa In This issue H. E. FOREMAN EdiSar JOHN C. HAYES Legal Adaisor M. S. IECK Associate Edisor W. E. WOODRUFF Associate Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. * Newt Editor IOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR, INC. GEORGE I. WALIRID6E President WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretary-Treasurer H. E. FOREMAN Vice-Preeideni G. W. MAXON Director I. L KNOWLES. Diroetor e Only 110,440,984 in Airport contracts under the federal Aid Airport construction program had been let in the United State* a* of October 23. according to an A.G.O. aorvey. However, indications were that the program waa speeding np. Lack of plana, pacification*, other delay* cited at annual conven tion of National Association of State Aviation Offi cial*. e First meeting of A.G.C.-N.A.S.A.O. Joint Co operative Committee asks Civil Aeronautic* Admin istration to revise current procedures in offering grant* and awarding contracts, in order to eliminate delay*. * Domestic allocation and price control probably will be considered by special session of CongTesa for key materials required in the foreign aid program. Wonld have substantial effect on construction. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES--Mwitty BeiMing. Weshiiigtoe 4. D. C. (District 1106) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 West Medisoe Street, Cbieego ILL Himmond. Western Meneger. [RAndolpA 1143) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 West 4Stti Street, Nt. York 14. Alsu Howerd. lee., Eestern Mtntgtr. (MUrrty Hill 2-HS3) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fugli, 2T2I N. Mtrtngo. Altedene. Ctllf. (SYctmort 7-2144) Tit Notional Publication of The Associated General Contractors of America. Inc. CONTENTS Army Affliction Frogrtm--Col. Robert J. Fleming------------------------------------------- 21- A6.C. Ckepters Spotter Reserve Unlit----------------------------------------------------------- 2S A Rtrmtntnl Highwey Frogrtm--Hon. Foul Cenninghem--------------------------------- 27 Avitlion Officielt, Conirtelon Center----------,---------------------------------------------------- 24 Congrtu to Consider Extent ot Foreign Aid-----------------------.----------------------------30 Iridgm Attneb Reclemetien Frogrtm-------------------------------------------------------------------31 Alleged Restrictive Frtclicti Invtftigtttd--------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Construction Counts in Educttion--Roy M. Grttn ------------------------------------------35 AS.C. Asked to Stimulett College Construction Study--M. I. Evinger------------ 37 Eriimetes ol 1447 lutintu Fltnt Expenditures Incrttttd-------------------------------------- 40 Jttk Annuli A.C.C. Convention---------------------------------------------------------------------------- .41 Mettriek Froduction Incretttt in August42 Engineers Stimulett Construction lids---------------------------- 42 IS More Vtttrtns' Hospitels Fltnntd------------------------- i---------------------------------------- 43 Apprentice Trtining Ntsrt------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- 44 Memphis Apprentice Frogrtm------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Continued Export Controls Recommended---------------- '--------------------------------------- 44 Constructogrephs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 Sidelights for Contrectors--John C. Hoyts------------------------------------------------------------51 federal Airport Frogrtm Surveyed---------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Feblie Reletiois Survey Shows A.G.C. Well Known------------------------------------------ 54 AG.C. Adopts Coordlnited Fublic Reletiom Frogrtm-------------------------------------- 40 Redemption Associetion Asb Lifting of Force Account Bon 44 Consumers' Fries Index---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Producers' Council Annuel Meeting_______________________75 Building Roeeerch loerd Operation Procedure Ettebikhod74 Southern Projects Described et AJ.C.E. Mooting- 8 Yeert Age in The Constructor54 Steel's Peek Froduction Yeer__ Equipment end Metoriob Review_______________________ 17 hryprs' Guide to Construction Equipment Pnd Meterieh 103 bdes of Advertisers___________________________ Copyright 1447 by The Constructor, lac. 72 10 14 105 e Secretary of Commerce warns that certain mate rials, including construction items, will be drained from the domestic market in excessive amounts if federal export controls are not extended beyond their expiration date of February 28, 1948. a Billion-dollar expansion and improvement pro gram of steel industry to be completed next year will augment annual capacity by 2,500,000 tons in steel ingots and 3,000,000 tons in pig iron, says Ameri can Iron and 8teel Institute. Steel's 1947 expansion sets record. e Construction dollar volume continues contraseasonal gain, materials production jumps. Com merce Department official sees upward trend for several months to come, less tendency for a major drop in costs. Federal Works Administrator fore casts $3,700,000,000 public construction volume next year. Business plans for expenditures on plant and equipment this year revised upward again. e Western Chapters Conference hits National Rec lamation Association resolution asking removal of Bureau of Reclamation force account limitations. e A.G.C. chapters and branches act to sponsor re serve construction units in Corps of Engineers affiliation program. How program works. e Educators explain need for' mors emphasis on construction courses in engineering curricula of uni versities and colleges. How A.G.O. could help. e Congressman Cunningham explains his bill to provide federal aid funds for long-range highway program, based on receipts from federal excise tax on gasoline. e A.Q.O. public relations program to be an in tegral part of association operations, will emphasise distribution through chapters and members. Results of survey to determine knowledge and recognition of the association. e Corps of Engineers announces many revisions have been made in veterans' hospital plans and specifications, and a 30-day award clause designed te meet contractors' objections. Veterans' Adminis tration begins dftpiteg is now hospitals to add to program. H. E. FOREMAN JOHN C. HAYES hogd Adtitor M. S. IECK AuodtSt Editor W. E. WOODRUFF Aotoduto Editor WM. 6. DOOLY. JR. News Editor IOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONSTRUCTOR. INC. GEORGE I. WALERIDGE Proud*ru WILLIAM MUIRHEAD Secretory-Troomer H. E. FOREMAN ViouPromAnt 6. W. MAXON Director R L KNOWLES. Dirtetor In This Issue Federal flood control expenditure* of around $400,000,000 are anticipated for next year by BepreeentatiTe Albert J. Enjel of Xichifan. A mailer conetrnction program woold "reenlt not in economy bnt in increaaed coit," according to Mr. Engel, who ia ehairmaii of the Sense appropriatione enbcommittee for the War Department President Truman preaente Congrete with a 10point anti-inflation program and Secretary of Com merce Earriman follow! np with a proposed hill which would give broad allocation and rationing powert to the administration. Bnt Congress favors milder measures. Commerce Department estimates 1948 new con struction at $15,200,000,000 if no serious recession occurs. 1947 volume placed at $12,665,000,000. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING O'FICES--My*y RviMias. W**kii<9M 4. D. C. (District 1104) WESTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--123 Wait Mcdiun Street, Chicago 2. L I. Heimeead. Wester* Menefer. (RAedelph I M3) EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE--2 Weit 45Hi Street. Ne> York If. Alee Hewerd, lec* Eeeter* M.n.g.r, (MUrrey HtH 2-5113) WEST COAST ADVERTISING OFFICE--M. D. Fugh. 2721 N. Merenge. Aftedena. CeW. (SYcemore 7-2tf4) The Notion*1 PubUmtion of Tkt Auorimtod General Conlractori of Americ*, Inc. * Steel production high, and industry is in midst of great expansion, but no surplus steel seen for next year. Possible effects of Marshall plan, ship ment breakdown by industries) and production diffi culties. Senator McCarthy speaks against public housing at Chamber of Commerce meeting. Industry prob lems, and actions of Construction Industry Advisory Council. ' CONTENTS- Rood Control Will Cost M00,000.000 No*t Yoor19 $12,000,000 Allocated to Airport Projects_____________ ___20 McCarthy Opposes Public HousingL_ 21 labor Productivity in Construction--CoH 0. Jensen23 Steel Production Record Expected This Year_____26 23 Army*A.G.C. Spottier Agreement!29 Freight Rate Hike Will Lose Roads Sand and Gravel Hauls30 Portable Land Pile Driver- George W. Gnipp31 Housing Volume at Peak in free Market of 1947:32 Construction on Missouri With Aid Now Industries33 A.G.C. 29th Annual Convention-------------------------------------------- 34 Administration Wants Iroed Controls- 35 Construction Problems--Their Background and Their Future--Walter L Couse__37 Housing Co-op to Cost S9 Millions________- - ------ '---- 41 luilding Construction Spurt Dislocates Lumber Market:_________________________42 New York's Highway Needs Outlined43 Sea Level Panama Canal Is Pavorpd44 A.G.C. Western Chapters Conference____________________________ 45 A.G.C. Branch and Chapter Conventions46 Sidelights for Contractors--John C. Hayes__________ 51 Apprentice Training News52 Loag-Range Highway Aid Asked by A>-S.H.O. Head-------- :j___________________ 53 Constnictogrephs 25 Years Ago in The Constructor 62 55 Consumers' Price Inde*-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64 $15,200,000,000 Construction Volume,,___________________________________________ 67 Budget Bureau Launches Study of Construction Volume Data.--------------------------- 65 CAA Sets Length and Strength Standards for Airport Runways 70 MRed Tape" to Be Biminetod in Now Airport Regulations70 Equipment and Materials Review___________________ _________ _ .. _ 10 Buyers' Guide to Constfuctien Equipment and Matarials_ 95 lades of Adw--aimm-- -- __ 97 Copyright 1947 by The Constructor, Inc. o Management's views on labor productivity in the construction industry, by Carl B. Jansen, chairman, A.G.C. Labor Relations Committee. Digest of labor's views by Bichard Gray, ATI*. # A.G.C.-A.A.6.H.O. Joint Cooperative Committee at Miami meeting recommends long-range highway construction legislation, adequate pay and merit sys tem for engineers, prequaliftcation of contractors. e New York State projects tutors highway needs in planning long-range program. CAA airport regulations undergoing revision. Some "red tape" to be cut out, expected to benefit airport project sponsors and contractors. Standard lengths and strengths set for runways. e Materials production high, hut unusual increase in building activity upsets lumber market Break down of exports shows substantial amounts of con struction materials still going overseas. Housing at peak, yet many groups still cooking up housing program broths. Story snd editorial. Bureau of Budget investigating adequacy of con struction statistics and methods. May recommend chahgee. * 42 The Constructor, February, 1947 An Engineering Approach to Safety By-Robert L. Moore Staff Representative, Construction Section, National Safety Council Rapriittod from NttoA1 Sfty News, August 1946 To prevent accidents on any construc tion job, top management must recog nize the importance of a sound and well-planned safety program. Such a program should incorporate the follow ing important parts: 1. Analysis and planning of opera tions to minimize accident exposures. 2. Education in proper working methods. 3. Adequate medical service. 4. Statistical analyses of accident ex perience to determine results and guide future action. Coincidental with the organization of safety work, the contractor must select the person in the organization to admin ister the program. Even though the operations of the average contractor may not warrant the employment of a full time safety engineer, some person in the main office of the organization should be given the responsibility for carrying out the program. In addition, on every job one man should be in charge of and responsible for the safety program. There should be a sound approach to the construction safety program and full use should be made of engineering prin ciples. A great amount of safety is in corporated by engineers and architects when plans are being created for the finished building, bridge, highway or other structure. Similar planning must be done by the contractor, who builds the finished structure from the working drawings. The previous two statements merely summarize well-known facts. To be to tally effective, the construction safety program should embody all of the four parts mentioned and also there should be a detailed plan worked out for every phase of the program. Planning is im portant in every phase of building op erations. In typical engineering style, most con tractors will make up an estimated pro gress chart with starting and completion dates as a guide on anticipated opera tions. In recent times, when labor and material shortages were of prime con cern, there might have been a reluctance on the part of the contractor to attempt to predict progress on the job. How ever, the presence of these shortages should emphasize the importance of de termining what progress schedule will be set up for the job. Progress Charts Various types of progress charts are used by contractors. When safety is in tegrated into construction job opera tions, a simple progress chart similar to the sample shown may be used. It will be interesting to note the addition of the column headed "Estimated Number of Men on Each Operation." This is an important addition to the "Estimated Progress Chart," and the use of this information will be explained later. The progress chart will indicate the operations that will be started first. The listed number of men will gke the esti mated exposure over a definite period of time. By considering the operations in the order of their expected starting dates, an engineering study can be made * S -a*8 * H { rn d is The Constructor, February, 1947 43 of each operation to minimize accident exposures. To be most effective, this study should be made in advance of each operation and the indicated precautionary meas ures should be incorporated into the planned method for the particular opera tion. Usually the safe way is the eco nomical way and it is highly important that the best possible method be chosen for the present job rather than on the next job, which quite conceivably might never be done due to financial loss trace able to inaccuracies in operation and lack of planning on the first job. Temporary Structures An investigation for structural sta bility of all temporary job structures should be made. Scaffolds, ramps and runways should be checked to assure proper design so that there will be no collapse of any temporary structure. This assurance of stability should be obtained before the temporary structure is erected. Any indicated changes can be made on paper much more cheaply than after erection. Another important item that should be considered on any job is the routing of traffic. Traffic flow, if not controlled, will be the source of many accidents. Whether the problem consists of the layout of haul roads on an airport or a dam, the layout of plant roads on any large project or the routing of trucks to and from a job in a large city, there is an engineering problem which should involve the proper layout of routes to eliminate, where possible, the crossing of moving equipment routes and of the crossing of paths of men and equipment Parking areas and traffic control also require special study. If hazardous conditions can be antici pated accurately, the contemplated plan for a particular operation can be recon sidered, incorporating the indicated pre cautionary measures. A thorough study of the progress chart and of the methods to be used in the contemplated opera tions will reveal hazardous conditions, which can be corrected or controlled. For instance, on many jobs a large fleet of dump trucks will be operated with a continual repair job on the fleet sched uled to be done at the job site. Recogni tion of the hazards in such an operation indicates a problem in the protection of men working under raised dump bodies, also the prevention of locking rings fly ing off of tires as they are being in flated. This study will prompt management to control these hazards and they might choose to use some standard design such as is shown on the illustrated work ing drawings titled "Dump Truck Safety Block" and "Safety Tire Rack." These working drawings can be used to devel op made-on-the-job safety devices. When the drawings carry approval of the top man on the job, foremen and workmen know that special consideration is being given to safety. A further study of the progress chart will indicate whether pile driving opera tions will be carried on at the same time as the excavation and concrete work. A more detailed study will point toward any hazards that may he present and show where overlapping of opera tions may be the source of accidents. Right --An estimated pregrnu chart for aach job, with start ing and completing dates and number of man te ba employed, is helpful in planning safe methods. SMmTvSoLrOrltuWOoUrcLafisatisonaoeiLSsoO in wanes or tost hatcoisi snwfi- Oioihs in sasstt on Seen moos or roue Eff 11 ' it IS lanMTaar trot *n cstimotc on nunssn or OI seen owns non ss snown in caen, SO THAT ssoiroso saouaT Or serCTT luTCnia. can as ssbt to tos m ESTIStATED PCOCRESS CHART Below -- Detailed in structions on methods and equipment cor rect many heserds. The diagram at the left shows details of a tire safety rack and the one at the right a dump truck safety block J1 tmn matvhal m XAttTT m *9 4 **r*m* ST in I rt* oJ L EsS \ V H- mi r nr. *---- ------- =---r* 1 '.! a/ 1 l| c=t--Hp----- " --`----- t i -a___ as. 'S-. 44 The Constructor, February, 1947 Lack of storage space for materials may be the cause of accidents due to unusual material-handling problems and to the fact that normal routing of materials and equipment cannot take place. A real challenge is represented in the solution of a problem such as this. Supervisory Interest Management should create the interest and desire on the part of top supervisory personnel to tackle the analysis and planning of operations to minimize accident exposures. It should be em phasized again and again that the analy sis and planning of operations definitely ties in with accident exposure. When this importance is realized, and when safety and efficiency become closely in tegrated on any job, a genuine interest in safety is built up at all levels of em ployment. Up to this point emphasis has been placed on the analysis and planning of operations, but just as much attention should be given to education in proper wording methods. After the various operations and hazardous conditions have been anticipated, steps should be taken to see that the construction fore men give detailed instructions on proper working methods. By having a well planned program, management can make available to the job project man ager or superintendent certain informa tive materials which can be used by the foremen, who have the sesponsibility of training the workmen. As part of the education program, provision should be made for reaching the workmen through posters, handouts, payroll inserts, sound siidefilms and safety meetings. When the foreman is assisted to this extent it is reasonably certain that he can do a thorough job of training. Facilities for the handling of first-aid cases on any job are important. These facilities might be a first aid kit on the small job. a portable first aid sta tion on a medium sized job, or an in firmary on a large project. But whether the job be small or large, medical care is very important. Accident statistics, when recorded ac curately and studied carefully, will in dicate to management if additional at tention should be given to safety work within an operation, which might be shown to have a high frequency and severity. There will also be the indica tion that the frequency and severity are above or below the national average, or that within the construction firm itself one job has a better safety record than another of a similar type. Statis tics serve as a measure of accomplish ment and a guide to future action. In the construction safety program, the common sense approach to the prob lem is one which embodies engineering principles. Engineers Plan to Place 32 Veterans' Hospital Contracts Army engineers expect to have 32 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 475-bed Veterans' Administration hospitals un- i general medical and surgical. der contract foi construction by June ; Becldey, West Virginia, 200-bed gen 30, 1947, the end of the fiscal year. This eral medical and surgical. group includes five hospitals for which Clarksburg, West Virginia, 200-bed Veterans' Administration supplied plans general medical and surgical. and 27 for which the engineers selected ( Tallahassee, Florida, 200-bed general architect-engineers. medical and surgical. Veterans' Administration to date has Greenville, South Carolina, 200-bed turned 63 hospitals over to the Army general medical and surgical. Engineers for construction. This is a Grand Rapids, Michigan, 200-bed gen large part of the $770,000,000 construc eral medical and surgical. tion program, involving 74 hospitals and Iron Mountain, Michigan, 200-bed 23 major additions. An additional 16 general medical and surgical. hospitals have been authorized but as Decatur, Illinois, 250-bed general yet no funds have been appropriated medical and surgical. for their construction. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 200-bed gen Two of the hospitals for which Vet eral medical and surgical. erans' Adminstration furnished the de Iowa City, Iowa, 500-bed general sign, those in Providence, Rhode Island, medical and surgical. and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, are now - Duluth, Minnesota, 200-bed general under construction. Of the other three, medical and surgical. bids on the Peekskill, New York, and Grand Island, Nebraska, 200-bed gen Grand Junction, Colorado, hospitals eral medical and surgical. were beld too high and attempts are be Omaha, Nebraska, 200-bed general ing made to negotiate with the low bid medical and surgical. ders. Attempts to negotiate a contract Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 200-bed gen for the Minot, North Dakota, hospital eral medical and surgical. failed and the engineers are awaiting Big Spring, Texas, 250-bed general results on the Grand Junction negotia medical and surgical. tions before deciding whether or not to Bonham, Texas, 50-bed general medi re-advertise for bids. cal and surgical and 300 dormitory beds. The only hospital handled exclusively Miles City, Montana, 100-bed general by the Army Engineers on which a medical and surgical. contract has been let is a 1,000-bed Klamath Falls, Oregon, 200-bed gen project at Buffalo, New York. This con eral medical and surgical. tract was for the substructure only. Fresno, California, 250-bed general Ground was broken on the Buffalo site. medical and surgical. on January 14, with Lieutenant General Providence, Rhode Island, 418-bed Raymond A. Wheeler, Chief of Engi general medical and surgical. neers, as principal speaker. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 300-bed Following is the list of hospitals on general medical and surgical. which the Army Engineers expect to Grand Junction, Colorado, 150-bed award construction contracts by June general medical and surgical. 30: Minot, North Dakota, 150-bed general Manchester, New Hampshire, 150-bed medical and surgical. general medical and surgical. Peekskill, New York, 1984-bed neuro Albany, New York, 1000-beds, 800 psychiatric. general medical and surgical and 200 neuropsychiatric. Buffalo, New York, 1000-beds, 800 Safety Award to Contractor's general medical and sufgical and 200 ieuropsychiatric. Superintendent Fort Hamilton, New York, 1000-beds, C. A. Baldwin, The Rust Engineering 800 general medical and surgical and Co., has been presented a "General 200 neuropsychiatric. Manager's Safety Award" by E. I. du Wilmington, Delaware, 300-bed gen Pont de Nemours and Co. for his part eral medical and surgical. in preventing lost-time accidents at Du Newark, New Jersey, 1000-bed gen Pont's Sabine River Works. Mr. Bald eral medical and surgicaL win is superintendent of Rust's con Altoona, Pennsylvania, 200-bed gen tracting force at Sabine River, where eral medical and surgical. a perfect safety record was maintained Erie, Pennsylvania, 200-bed general during a seven months' operating medical and surgicaL period.