Construction & Building News
Explore the latest technology, products and services aimed at property owners and construction industry professionals. Learn about companies involved in all aspects of construction, from acquiring and processing raw materials to manufacturing building materials, construction vehicles and equipment.
Rollex Releases Aluminum Soffit, Fascia, and Trim Coil in Fiber-Cement Colors
Rollex Corporation, a manufacturer specializing in metal building products, has added seven popular fiber-cement siding colors to its lineup of aluminum soffit panels, fascia covers, and related exterior components. Rollex has expanded its aluminum color palette to offer cost, performance, and... - December 12, 2008 - Rollex Corporation
TyRex Collated Screws Mean Increased Productivity
Just like having an extra hand, TyRex fastening systems will dramatically increase your productivity saving you time and money on every job. - December 11, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
Professional Engineer Michael Malcolm Slay Recognized on Top ‘Aggie 100’ List for Second Year Running
President of Slay Engineering Company, Incorporated, achieves double-digit growth in revenue for two consecutive years, ranking 55th among recognized businesses led by Texas A&M ‘Aggie’ Graduates. - December 10, 2008 - Slay Engineering Co., Inc.
Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present the intrinsically safe PMP500 Pressure Sensor. Multiple intrinsically safe approvals include FM, ATEX, CE conformity and CSA to help support international shipments of OEM equipment designed with these transmitters. These four approvals also provide global recognition and acceptance of the intrinsically safe ratings. - December 09, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
HomeImprovementShopper.com Launches Free Online Job Board for Members of the Home Improvement Community
Home Improvement Shopper has launched a Free Job Board as an added feature to their website. This free Job Board is available to every member of the Home Improvement community, not just current vendors. This service allows specialists, skilled laborers and businesses to post and search for jobs in the home improvement industry, free of charge. - December 08, 2008 - Home Improvement Shopper, LLC
Sepideh Asefnia Named Engineering Impact 24 Leader
SEPI Engineering Group President Honored by Business Leader Magazine. - December 07, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
It’s Here… Stonhard’s New Floor Systems Brochure
Stonhard's newest flooring systems brochure is now available, complete with updated product information, vivid graphics and endless design possibilities. - December 07, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
Messer Construction Co. Moves to Larger Office Space in Indianapolis
Messer Construction will be moving to a larger office space in Indianapolis to accommodate local business growth. - December 07, 2008 - Messer Construction Co.
IndustrialSAVER Creates New Building Products & Materials Auction and Marketplace
Industrial Classifieds, a construction and manufacturing marketplace has launched its new building materials online auction and e-marketplace for buyers and sellers of building and construction materials - December 06, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Balfour Beatty Construction Forms Federal Group
Leverages company-wide experience and expertise gained in Washington, D.C. area. - December 04, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Top Award Given for Restoration of Ace Pilot’s Columbus Home
The Durable Restoration Company receives a Preservation Merit Award for its work on Eddie Rickenbacker’s childhood home. - December 04, 2008 - The Durable Group
Balfour Beatty Construction Sponsors Integration ‘08 Conference
Company takes leadership role in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). - December 02, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Samson Carts® Introduces First Green Dolly
New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year. - December 01, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
CADsmart Releases Revit Skills Assessment Software
The first independent live skills assessment to capture the proficiency of Revit users - December 01, 2008 - CADsmart
Green Earth Nano Science, Inc. Expands Operation in India with Permaweld Pvt Ltd
Nanotechnology helps industry extend property maintenance intervals by overcoming specific maintenance problems. - November 30, 2008 - Green Earth Nano Science, Inc.
New and Improved Senco Magnesium Tool Design
Nail Gun Depot now features the new lightweight magnesium finish tools from Senco. For a limited time get a free 25 foot polyurethane air hose. - November 30, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
Mountain Architects Releases Its Newest Addition to a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
Take a look at how this award-winning architectural firm transforms the ordinary log cabin into rustic elegance. - November 28, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
Blake Products Reveals Its New Cabinet and Counter Top Surface Protection Products for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new cabinet and counter protection system designed to protect surfaces during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from stains and chips, this product will protect counters and cabinets during all phases of construction. - November 27, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Walls Painting, Inc. Becomes a PDCA Accredited Company
Walls Painting, Inc. has successfully earned PDCA Accreditation by completing all the necessary courses and submitting the appropriate business documents. Contractor College would like to congratulate Walls Painting, Inc. on this outstanding achievement. - November 27, 2008 - Walls Painting, Inc.
AllAroundHomeRemodeling.com Offers Holiday Season Home Remodeling at a Discount
AllAroundHomeRemodeling.com is offering its construction network at a discount during the Holiday Season. Why bring stress into your holidays trying to select a quality and reliable contractor for your holiday home improvement needs. Schedule you home improvement project before December 31, 2008 to receive your discount. - November 26, 2008 - All Around Home Remodeling
Gym Floor Covers Are a Profitable Investment in Gym Floor Protection
With the indoor sports season arriving in much of America, All Court Fabrics wants gymnasium and physical plant managers know, smart investment in durable gym floor cover can save significant dollars and also create branding opportunities with custom full color logos and messaging. - November 25, 2008 - All Court Fabrics
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Mountain Architects Announces Launch for a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
The log cabin industry is inundated with simple, low-end cabin designs. Mountain Architects takes the ordinary log cabin to the next level by blending rustic elements with high end finishes and inspiring design. - November 25, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
EnergyStar Certifies Northeast Georgia Home Builder
Mountain View Home Builders has been certified under EnergyStar’s green builder program. The company builds energy efficient homes in the Northeast Georgia area. - November 25, 2008 - Mountain View Home Builders
Blake Products Reveals Its New CarpetWrap Carpet Protection Film for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection product designed to protect carpets during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and stains, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - November 25, 2008 - Surface Protection International
25-Year Design and Construction Expert Joins IBA Consultants
Mark Baker, president, IBA Consultants announces that Beatrice Bastidas has joined the organization as a consultant. A 25-year design and construction industry veteran, she will serve IBA’s South Florida clients and concentrate on waterproofing and roofing related projects. Prior to joining... - November 24, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Stonres RTZ: A Trusted Formulation Gets a Brand New Name
Stonhard proudly re-introduces one of its best-selling products with a brand new product family name. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
New Options in Vinyl Flake Floor System Expand Design Possibilities
Stontec, Stonhard's long-lasting vinyl flake flooring system, is now available in all new colors and two flake sizes, allowing for highly customizable flooring solutions. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
New Ingredient in Resinous Floors Makes Installation “X-tra” Fast
Stonhard is excited to offer "Xpress" versions of two best-selling products to speed up installation time on critical path and new construction projects. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
Construction Windscreen on Your Project? Tips for Architects and Construction Project Planners.
Don't get caught on your next building project plans if the site requires construction screening. Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover a national windscreen manufacturer and distributor, provides architects and construction site managers with tips and things to consider if the next job requires temporary fence screening. - November 23, 2008 - Midwest Cover
VAIL Products Now Shipping with the VAIL Universal Hitch
Vail Products announces that its’ world renowned line of attachments are now shipping with a 100% Bolt-on Universal Hitch. The Vail Products Universal Hitch allows a hitch to be added at anytime during the attachment’s lifecycle, eliminates the need for welding, and enables a hitch to... - November 23, 2008 - VAIL Products
LA Unified School District Chooses Monopole Inc’s Permashield to Tackle Graffiti in 968 Schools
Permashield: Now the Only Approved Anti-Graffiti System for LA Area Schools - November 22, 2008 - Monopole, Inc
Smart Surface Protection Tips from the New, Improved Surface Protection Center®
Surface protection is a critical part of each construction project. Daniel Bowers spends his days helping construction site managers around the country protect job sites at Pro-tect.com. He says surface protection is a frequently overlooked but integral part of remodeling and building projects. It saves time and money as well as create repeat customers. - November 22, 2008 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Introducing the Vail Products X-Ripper
Vail Products is proud to announce a new product to the construction, excavation and site prep industry, the Vail X-RIPPER. The VAIL X-RIPPER is an exciting addition to the world-renowned Vail Products line of attachments. The X-RIPPER is vastly superior to the rippers currently used today in the construction, excavation and site preparation industries. The Vail X-RIPPER has a Wide array of new and improved features. - November 22, 2008 - VAIL Products
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Makes Quick Work of Fast Food Project
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging of two modular boxes for a Checkers in Staten Island, NY. The scope of work for the project consisted of rigging two modular units that would make up a... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son Completes Critical Installation of Generator for Private Client
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging and rough setting of a 4,000 lb backup generator for a private client in New Jersey. R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Blake Products Reveals Its New FloorWrap Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Contractors
A new floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - November 21, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Amore St. Ives Joins Jackson Design & Remodeling Team: Inspired by World Travels and Organic Design, St. Ives is Great Addition to Award-Winning International Design Team
Jackson Design & Remodeling, winner of the 2007 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics, today announced the addition of Amore St. Ives as Senior Designer. St. Ives joins the company’s award-winning international design team, including senior designers Tatiana Machado-Rosas, originally from... - November 20, 2008 - Jackson Design & Remodeling
Blake Products Reveals Its New Door Protection System for the Construction Industry
A newly patent pending product for contractors and builders when it comes to protecting doors during the construction phase is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dings, dents, scratches and paint this product will protect doors while any phase of construction is being done. - November 20, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500
Pioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. - November 17, 2008 - Navtrak
The CSI of Building Envelopes: IBA Consultants Launches Forensic & Diagnostic Division
Goal is find why a problem occurred, how to fix it and how to make sure it doesn’t happen anywhere else in the building. - November 17, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Proposed Hospital Building Code Calls for Specialized Ferromagnetic Detectors for MRI Safety
Draft versions of the 2010 release of the 'Guidelines' building code for hospitals and health care facilities includes references to ferromagnetic detection systems for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilities. - November 15, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Lean Marketing for Homebuilders: Using the Internet to Maximize Your Marketing Dollars
Mike Lyon will share many proven strategies for how homebuilders to better utilize the power of the Internet to maximize the marketing dollars. - November 12, 2008 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
DirectBuy of Gurnee Helps Three Young Women Get a Second Chance at Life
DirectBuy of Gurnee helps raise $30,000 for three young women in need of life changing assistance. - November 11, 2008 - DirectBuy
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition of Concrete Aggregate Plant
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, recently completed the demolition of a concrete aggregate plant in Hazelton, PA. The property needed to be razed in order to make way for redevelopment. The client... - November 11, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
New Luxury Condos in Lombard to be Sold at Auction
Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate auction marketing firm, announced it will auction 18 brand new luxury condominiums at The Prairie Path Villas (310 S. Main St., Lombard, IL). 6 of the condos will be sold absolute, regardless of price. The auction will take place at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Westin Hotel in Lombard. - November 09, 2008 - Westar Properties, Inc.
Cirrus Environmental Introduces a New Construction Site Noise Monitor
Cirrus Environmental, the UK company which specialises in noise monitoring tools for the environmental market, has introduced a new instrument that has been specially designed for use on construction sites and building projects. - November 09, 2008 - Cirrus Environmental
Success at Interbuild 2008 for The Construction Centre.co.uk
The Construction Centre announced an increase in visitor traffic to its website and enquiries to building manufacturers and suppliers following the Interbuild Exhibition last week. - November 08, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Independent study: GreenSwitch Saves Hotel 36% on Energy
Independent study: GreenSwitch Saves Hotel 36% on Energy, The GreenSwitch equipped room used 36% less energy for HVAC than the control room. GreenSwitch technology was recently listed in the 2008 DOE Energy Star Building Upgrade Manual. - November 06, 2008 - Magnum Energy Solutions LLC
New TireStat™ No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC
TireStat™ is a complete and effective tire pressure monitoring system that offers increased fuel economy, enhanced safety, maximized tire casing life and extended tire wear. Providing a compromise-free tire maintenance solution for individuals, businesses and commercial fleets. - November 03, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Life Safety Services, LLC Ranked Fourth Fastest Growing Company by Business First of Louisville
Life Safety Services, LLC the national leader in fire and smoke damper inspection and repair has been named the fourth fastest growing company in the Greater Louisville Area by Business First of Louisville for 2008. - November 03, 2008 - Life Safety Services