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.
New Handheld Digital Display IHH200 Offered by FUTEK
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is pleased to announce its new Handheld Digital Display, the IHH200. This product is widely used by system integrators and test engineers in laboratory, medical, automotive and aerospace instrumentations. The portable... - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Triangle Native Tom Booth to Lead Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh Branch
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, a vice president for the company, has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s recently expanded Raleigh presence. Booth, a Triangle native, is responsible for overall... - August 21, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Optima Leads the Way for Greener Partitions Construction
As the warnings keep on coming about the state of our planet, Optima, the UK's market leading partitioning specialist has vowed to completely cut waste to landfill out of their operations through recycling by 2010. - August 20, 2008 - Optima
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.cedarhandyman.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - August 19, 2008 - Handy Guy
Half Million Dollar Custom Home Made Mostly with Earth to be Raffled
Super Strong, Energy Efficient, Custom Green Home Raffle Will Raise Funds to Build Affordable Housing. - August 17, 2008 - Aeonian Brick Homes of S.C., LLC
Energy Optimizers: Wireless Energy Management via Mobiles and PCs
"Plogg" Bluetooth smart power meter enables wireless energy management via PCs, mobiles and PDAs. - August 16, 2008 - Energy Optimizers Ltd
Topper Manufacturing Has Done It Again
High strength, durability, and a protection against rust that is unmatched in the industry has kept Topper Manufacturing the Midwest's top manufacturer of ladder racks and cargo carriers - August 15, 2008 - Topper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
ZA-12 is Raising the Bar in Bearing Performance
US manufacturers go green with ZA-12 as the lead free bearing material of choice. - August 14, 2008 - Eastern Alloys, Inc.
Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Hardin Construction Company Expands Triangle Operations
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company is expanding its Triangle operations. The Raleigh office, which has 22 employees, is led by Booth, a Triangle native. Hardin, based in Atlanta, has... - August 13, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Stenbak Designs, Builds and Delivers New Veterinary Care Facility in Concord for Fall 2008
Local Design, Build, Manage Firm build larger veterinary facility for local group. - August 09, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
New Building Materials Buying Guide, Directory & Marketplace from IndustrialCOOP
The industrial search engine for engineers, technical buyers and other B2B sourcing professionals IndustrialCOOP, has launched a series of directories to connect buyers and suppliers of building products worldwide. - August 07, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 6 – 9 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida 34236. - August 06, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
DirectBuy of Gurnee Celebrates Move to New Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - August 05, 2008 - DirectBuy
Exclusive and Luxury Bathroom Vanities and Bathroom Products from BathKitchenAndBeyond.com
Their new Website that features many more digital high-resolution pictures of the products with full descriptions makes it easier for you to find the exact bathroom vanity you are looking for. - August 04, 2008 - Bath Kitchen And Beyond
MorningStar Restoration Responds to Hurricane Dolly with High-Tech Estimates, Done Online
Web Savvy Roofing Company Marries Professional Storm Damage Estimates with Online Images and Documents; Offers Assistance to Hurricane-Hit Homes and Businesses. - August 03, 2008 - MorningStar Restoration
Trammell Crow Company Debuts Two 362,200 SF Distribution Centers in Dallas, Texas
Trammell Crow Company retained Bob Moore Construction as the General Contractor, and Alliance Architects and Halff Associates as the designers for the I-30 Distribution Centers 1 & 2 in Dallas Texas. Completed in July, 2008, the project features two 362,200 SF cross-dock distribution centers. Each building features four entries, a 32-foot clear height and 60 dock doors. The primary entrances for each building are finished with an extensive stone façade to provide dramatic visibility. - August 03, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
HomeAdditionPlus.com Introduces Its Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet for Homeowners
The Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet arms homeowners with the knowledge on how to complete a successful basement remodeling project and how to hire the right general contractor. - August 03, 2008 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com
Alfresco with an Outdoor Room
Natural stone paving are ideal for use outdoors and are low maintenance. Limestone, travertine, granite and slate paving are all excellent choices. - August 02, 2008 - Builder Superstore - Superior Savings on Building Materials
Linford Expands North West and North Wales Building Operation
Linford Group has expanded its building, refurbishment and facilities management and maintenance operation across the North West and North Wales with a move to new premises in Flintshire. The new offices in Hawarden will be the headquarters for Linford across the region. Paul Baines, regional... - August 02, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
Code Approval of Modular Housing Systems (MHS Prefab)
MHS Aluminum Building System Meets LARR Requirements/ US Systems LLC, developer of MHS prefab technology is pleased to announce that it has received the final code approval for the use of MHS Structural Insulated Panel Frame Assemblies from the Department of Building and Safety, Engineering Research Section of City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Research Report: RR# 25703 - August 01, 2008 - Modular Housing Systems
Jeff Benton Homes Now Ranks Among the Nations Top 200 Home Builders
Jeff Benton Homes, Incorporated, has achieved a top-200 ranking on Builder Magazine’s annual list of the nation’s largest homebuilders for 2007. Builder Magazine tracks trends in the housing and construction industry and bases its annual rankings on both the total number of closings... - August 01, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Intertek Approved by USGBC as Certification Body for LEED Green Building Rating System
Third-party program allows for faster recognition of environmentally-friendly construction projects. - August 01, 2008 - Intertek
The Construction Centre.co.uk Signs CHP (Combined Heat and Power) Petition on Downing Street Website
The Construction Centre.co.uk today signed a petition, established by Heating and Ventilation Review, which supports the adoption of a feed in tariff for CHP owners who have surplus electricity which is sent back to the national grid. - August 01, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Key Plastering and Tiling Launch New Website
View information on Key Plastering and Tiling services, customer feedback, and tips from the experts at http://www.keyplastering.co.uk. - August 01, 2008 - Key Plastering and Tiling
Royal Oaks Building Group Launches New Web Site
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced the launch of the company’s new Web site. The Web site offers detailed descriptions of each Royal Oaks community with a large gallery of images and a list of featured properties, as well as news... - August 01, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New Power Tagline Unit
Provides remote access to overhead fall protection systems. - July 31, 2008 - Capital Safety Australia
DirectBuy Opens New Members-Only Design Showroom in Moncton
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Howdy, Partner...Klinger Manages, Becomes Partner in DirectBuy of Buffalo
After working as a General Manager for DirectBuy of Buffalo, Mark Klinger becomes partner. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy of Buffalo Names Klinger General Manager
Former CPA, Mark Klinger becomes general manager of DirectBuy Buffalo. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Builder Services of North Carolina Opens in Creedmoor
Owners Ben Bass, Chris Bass, and Danny Marshall are pleased to announce the opening of Builder Services of North Carolina, a first class home improvement company located at 908 N. Durham Avenue in Creedmoor. - July 28, 2008 - Windows Siding Roofing Experts of NC
Twinkling Stars on Your Ceiling with a Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit
Make your ceiling come alive with a myriad of twinkling stars using a Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit from Pegasus Associates Lighting. A Star Ceiling Kit can create a unique lighting effect and a conversation piece for your home theater, entryway, play room, dining room, or even your Jacuzzi or hot... - July 26, 2008 - Pegasus Lighting
Haver and Ibau, Two World Leaders in Cement Handling Industry, to Set Up an Assembly Plant in India
The two German premium product manufacturers Haver & Boecker and Ibau, world leaders in the storing and packing industry, will now be setting up a manufacturing unit with its main focus on the cement and building materials industry, near Baroda, through an Indian subsidiary Haver Ibau India... - July 26, 2008 - Haver Ibau India
Criss Angel Mindfreak: Building Implosion Escape
“Extreme Loading® technology used to predict the collapse of Spyglass Resort in a Criss Angel Mindfreak episode.” - July 25, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Chesapeake Homes North Carolina Taps MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Paul Luck, division manager of Chesapeake Homes North Carolina (www.ChesHomesNC.com), an outgrowth of Virginia-based L.M. Sandler and Sons, Inc., the largest privately owned real estate developer in the nation, has announced that the company has named MMI Associates, Inc, a Raleigh-based,... - July 25, 2008 - Chesapeake Homes North Carolina
Lohmann Golf Designs Goes Green
The golf course architects at Lohmann Golf Designs, already amongst the greenest firms in golf course design, have reduced their carbon footprint even further. LGD, part of the Marengo, IL-based Lohmann Companies, announced in July that Course Visions, its award-winning newsletter, would no longer... - July 24, 2008 - Lohmann Golf Designs
Portaloo Rises to the Challenge to Provide Temporary Toilet Facilities at Busy Train Stations Without Disruption to Customers
When Portaloo were asked by SIS Facilities to install temporary toilet facilities at some of the UK’s busiest train stations there were a number of challenges. Not only were the stations in the middle of a rolling refurbishment programme, but the high-volume of usage required a full-range of top-quality products and installation services, all meeting the latest DDA legislation. - July 24, 2008 - Portakabin
The Perfect Building Guide Invites Contractors and Building Professionals for a Free Round of Golf
The Perfect Building Guide has begun an aggressive promotion of their home and garden directory - Toronto-Contractors.ca. Now, they are inviting everybody in the home and garden industry, located in the Greater Toronto Area, to a free round of golf. - July 24, 2008 - The Perfect Building Guide
Modu Tech Framed for Success with DEACOM Manufacturing Software
Modu Tech, a building component manufacturing and framing company, recently selected the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage its sales order entry, scheduling, inventory control, production, labor data collection, document management,... - July 24, 2008 - Deacom
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
Interlock Industries, Inc. Announces Membership in North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA)
Interlock Industries, Inc. has announced its membership in the North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA). According to Mark Vance, VP Marketing, “Membership in this select group of roofing contractors, manufacturer’s, distributors, and architects allows Interlock Roofing to... - July 23, 2008 - Interlock Industries, Inc.
Toronto-Contractors.ca Announces Launch of Toronto's Most Comprehensive Home and Garden Directory
Toronto-Contractors.ca has begun an aggressive promotion of their directory. Over 2500 local listings in various categories makes Toronto-Contractors.ca the most comprehensive Home and Garden Directory. - July 19, 2008 - Toronto Contractors - Home and Garden Directory
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Mobile Awareness, LLC, formally releases VisionStat™, a new series of industrial wired and wireless commercial vehicle camera systems. - July 18, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Coastal Powder Coatings Opens State of the Art Facility in Palm City
Coastal Powder Coatings, Inc. in Palm City, FL announced today its grand opening with the completion of its new state of the art E.S.P. (Electrostatic Spray Painting) facility, according to Anthony Poma, General Manager of Coastal. The facility is designed and constructed to provide for the painting of products that other facilities cannot. - July 18, 2008 - Poma
VAT Reduction Proposals Welcomed by the Construction Centre.co.uk
The European Union (EU) announced last week that small firms in the building, catering and services industry could benefit from a VAT reduction to 5% from the current rate of 17.5%. - July 18, 2008 - The Construction Centre
New Products at Nail Gun Depot
Nail Gun Depot continues to expand into 2008. Exciting new product offerings and great prices help add value for customers. - July 17, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
The Perfect Building Guide Announces Launch of Toronto's Home and Garden Directory
The Perfect Building Guide has begun an aggressive promotion of their Toronto Home and Garden Directory. - July 17, 2008 - The Perfect Building Guide
Restoration Specialists Restore South Wales Historic Shire Hall
The UK’s leading restoration specialists Linford-Bridgeman will begin the restoration and conservation of Shire Hall in Monmouth this month. The £4.5 million project will see the Grade I listed building returned to its former glory by December 2009 thanks to a £3.1m grant from... - July 17, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
DirectBuy of Savannah Hosted Grand Opening Celebration
DirectBuy’s members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 16, 2008 - DirectBuy