Steelcoat Newsletter June 2022 Issue

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2 | JUNE 2022 Industry News & Trends Product Feature Announcements Resources

Construction Season Industry News & Trends

Construction Safety Week After a few years to formalize the campaign and cultivate more members and sponsors, Safety Week’s current mission is: • Thanking workers for supporting safety and recognizing their efforts to be injury free • Increasing awareness of the importance of being committed to safety, every day Construction Safety Week was held May 2-6 in an annual effort to create a stronger and safer industry.

The campaign started in 2014 when members of the Construction Industry Safety Initiative group and the Incident and Injury Free CEO Forum joined together.

Their goal was to inspire everyone in the construction industry to be leaders in safety.

The campaign defines safety as a value, belief, and obligation. “It’s a connection that is seen and felt between our fellow workers on the job site, between office, management and craft, between companies and even competition, who stand together to keep everyone safe and improve our safety culture industry-wide. It’s a strong bond that keeps us connected to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. We are responsible for the wellbeing and safety of everyone on every job site. And it is through this connectedness that we are able to ensure everyone can do their best work and return home safely every day.”

• Encouraging everyone to share best practices and to work together to strengthen the industry’s safety culture • Conducting on-site safety awareness activities to support education You can find information on next year’s events and constructionsafetyweek.com.

Must-Use Products These Steelcoat® products are helpful on any jobsite, big or small. Here’s what you’ll need:

Heavy Duty Drum Liners

High Density Painter’s Plastic

Low Density Plastic Sheeting

36” x 56” 2 mil FG-P9934-10

20’ x 200’ .6 mil FG-P9934-19

10’ x 25’ 4 mil FG-P9934-24

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Grip-N-Guard® Technology Grip-N-Guard® is a multi-layer high-density polyethylene film, in which the inside layer is specially designed to cling to virtually any surface, requiring minimal tape. The outside layer collects airborne particles like dust and sawdust so they are not reintroduced to the area during repositioning or clean-up.

The center layer provides strength.

Grip-N-Guard® makes any project easier, reducing installation and clean-up time. It is easy to install with just one person. This impressive technology holds up to 3 times more dust and paint particles than traditional painter’s plastic products.

How can Steelcoat® help you make your project go smoothly? Steelcoat® High-Density PE Painter’s Plastic, Drop Cloths, and Masking Film feature Grip-N-Guard® technology and appeal to the DIY consumer and professional contractors. Protect walls, furniture, and floors from dust and paint with confidence and ease.

TOP LAYER holds paint

CENTER LAYER provides strength

BOTTOM LAYER clings to surface

By the Numbers

The Second Half - Will Construction Costs Continue to Rise?

According to the recent consumer price index released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in March 2022, inflation rates for consumer items rose at a rate of 7.9 percent between February 2021 to February 2022—the most significant increase in more than 40 years. This rise is apparent across various product categories in the home improvement sector, causing expenses for construction projects to skyrocket.

The National Home Builders Association says increasing prices could cause the cost of an average new single-family home to

increase by more than

$18,600 in 2022.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

construction material prices were

up by 25%

and so far, the cost of construction in 2022 remains high.

Source

Concrete is the most widely used building material around the world. In fact, concrete has been popular for some time; buildings in the ancient Maya city Uxmal were made with concrete. The Ancient Romans even had their own concrete that included lime, seawater, and volcanic ash. Source

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Product Spotlight: Contractor Bags Steelcoat® offers heavy duty, 3-ply bags that are designed to clean up the mess your projects leave behind, big or small. From construction site clean-up to yardwork, these extra thick 3 mil bags will get the job done, making these a must-have product.

Tough bags for tough jobs.

• 3-ply construction for extreme strength • Non-slip 3-layer film • Easy to unfold and install • Puncture resistant • Thick 3 mil linear low density plastic ensures no leaks • Provides better lengthwise & crosswise tear properties • Perforated, coreless rolls for easy dispensing • Ideal for construction site and workshop clean-up • Available in black and clear Heavy duty liners perfect for: • Construction • Manufacturing • Resturants

CORELESS ROLLS

3-PLY CONSTRUCTION

• Household • Home Workshop • Yard Work

COMMERCIAL USE

CONSTRUCTION SITE APPROVED

PUNCTURE RESISTANT

FEATURED BAGS* Professional

FG-P9934-51 | 42 gal | 3 mil | 33 x 48 | 50ct | Clear

Economy FG-P9934-01 | 42 gal | 3 mil | 32” x 50” | 20ct | Black FG-P9934-53 | 42 gal | 3 mil | 32” x 50” | 50ct | Black * Wide variety of contractor bag offerings available, ask your sales representative for availability.

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