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70 • JUNE 2012 • WORLD FENCE NEWS The Dodge Report continued from page 48 monthly pace for all of 2011, multi- family housing in March was up 13% while single family housing was up 16%. Nonresidential building in March fell 4% to $122.8 billion (annual rate). The institutional building sector dropped 7%, due to weaker activity for a majority of its structure types. Healthcare facilities in March fell 30%, after showing some improve- ment during the first two months of 2012. There were a few noteworthy healthcare projects that reached groundbreaking in March, including a $140 million hospital expansion in Chattanooga, Tenn. and a $100 million hospital tower in Memphis, Tenn., but the number of such projects was down from recent months. Murray noted, "Healthcare con- struction is being restrained in the near term, affected by the increased amount of hospital mergers that have taken place over the past year and the uncer- tain fate of healthcare reform legisla- tion currently under review by the Supreme Court." The amusement-related category Vinyl - Wood Aluminum 304 Stainless Steel Products Top qualty – Great Pri Call for brochures and pricing ! i ces Advantage Industries (813)-600-5022 (convention centers, theaters, and sports arenas) dropped 21% in March, and churches also witnessed a 21% de- cline. Transportation terminal work in March slipped 9%, while the public buildings category (courthouses and detention facilities) was unchanged. McGraw-Hill Construction con- nects people, projects, and products across the construction industry. For more than a century, it has remained North America's leading provider of project and product information, plans and specifications, and industry news, trends, and forecasts. To learn more, visit www.construction.com or follow @mhconstruction on Twitter. Above, the original chain link enclosure at Gate 4. Workers plumb and square one of the many 6' 10" tall gate frames with 1' tall 2-rail transom overhead at a pedestrian entrance. Floyd Stadium fence project continued from page 55 Above, the new aluminum panels were measured, cut and notched to fit be- tween the column structure holding up the main stadium, providing a precise dimension between posts while main- taining a perfect grade. Directly above and directly below, the Gate 3 entrance under construction. The fresh new ornamental fence and gates replaced aging galvanized chain link, which was salvaged. Proudly Providing These Quality Brands Above is the 16' opening x 8' tall Zip- TrackTM U.S. Fence & Gate crew members plumb posts as the fast-track installa- tion proceeds. Elite Fence Products's own special truck assembl aluminum slide gate, utilizing y. The ZipTrack system is available for many types of gates. 20 Years of Service Gatekeepers, Inc. is centrally located near Chattanooga, Tenn., with 1 to 2 days shipping to most of the Eastern United States. Orders ship within 24 hours. Call for a Free Catalog 800-378-Gate (4283) • 423-332-5808 www.gatekeepers.net