Construction & Building News
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Solidiance Releases a White Paper: Will Thailand 2.0 Revive the Construction Industry?
Despite an overall economic slowdown between 2014-2015, the future outlook for Thailand’s construction sector looks optimistic. Thailand’s construction market is estimated to reach up to USD 41.4 billion by 2016, mostly driven by public investments in infrastructure. This white paper aims to analyze growth opportunities and the future outlook of Thailand’s construction sector in the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. - January 14, 2017 - YCP Solidiance
Remodelers and Custom Home Builders Learn Best Business Practices
The Aspire Institute teams with Northern Arizona Building Association to host one-day advanced business training in Flagstaff, AZ January 17. - January 13, 2017 - The Aspire Institute
The Barn at Walnut Hill
Poole & Poole Architecture renovates historic barn into 21st century green technology home. - January 12, 2017 - The Wright Scoop
Karl Ivester Appointed 2017 President of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB)
New England Shutter Mills announced today that company founder and President Karl Ivester has been appointed 2017 President of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) – the industry’s leading trade organization. Ivester is a long-time resident of Belmont and a... - January 11, 2017 - New England Shutter Mills
The BSC Group Arranges $30M Refinancing for Long Island City Self-Storage Property
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage investors, announced the arrangement of $30M in non-recourse construction loan takeout financing for a self-storage property in Long Island City, NY. Loan... - January 10, 2017 - The BSC Group, LLC
Big Trees Inc. Hired for Tree Transplanting in Redmond, WA
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, has been hired to move and transplant some large trees on a property being developed in Redmond, WA. The trees are currently in the footprint of a large planned apartment development, and... - January 10, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Letwaitis to Lead Vistage CEO and Business Executive Group in Chicagoland
Jo T. Letwaitis' WHY of inspiring and promoting the power of peer engagement and thoughtful challenge has led her to become a Vistage CEO and Chair. By leading private advisory boards for CEOs, Business Executives and other C-level executives through monthly meetings, she assists them with issue processing, fueled by the strength and energy of other members. In addition, she meets one-to-one with each member monthly to discuss other matters that are relevant to their success. - January 09, 2017 - Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Corsican Villas Improves Streets and Property Values with European Style Interlocking Pavers
On December 4th, 2016, Farley Pavers broke ground on the 86,734 square foot Corsican Villas community improvement project designed to bring classic charm and sophistication to the 40+ year old Palm Desert community. - January 07, 2017 - Farley Interlocking Pavingstones
Nationally Published Author Toby Waxman Releases New Project Management Book Based on 30 Years Expertise
Over 30-years project management experience & expertise unpacked. Projects are fraught with landmines. This book provides the insight in how to maneuver around them. Each Proven Principle is illuminated with impactful Cases In Point & Examples to help you apply them to meet your needs. A "Must Read" for anyone in today's complex business world. Presented in a highly engaging, compelling & sometimes humorous and anecdotal way. - January 06, 2017 - Graphic Quill Media
Konstrukt 2.0: It’s Time for the Next Design Icon
Konstrukt 2.0 is the next design & Innovation awards ceremony for engineering & construction students on the basis of best projects done. - January 06, 2017 - Konstrukt
Enhancing Learning Through Video: Videonitch Experts to Share Real World Success Stories at ATD Techknowledge 2017
Who: Ed Flahive, chief learning officer at Videonitch, a progressive company founded by technology leaders and innovators with the vision that video would permeate and pervade learning and talent development. What: Ed’s session, “Transforming Corporate Learning Through Video: Real... - January 05, 2017 - Videonitch
Julian Construction: Top 3 Signs You Have a Drainage Problem
Julian Construction, Inc., (http://www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, discloses the top three signs that you have a possible drainage problem on your property. According to Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, “By... - January 05, 2017 - Julian Construction
Differentiating Between the 3 Primary Foundation Types
Julian Construction, Inc., (http://www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, explains the three primary foundation types. Julian Construction founder De La Tore says, “The three primary foundation types are full basement, slab-on-grade, &... - January 05, 2017 - Julian Construction
TheHardwareCity.com Offers Multi-Pack Pricing on Loctite Tite Foam Insulating Foam Sealant 12 Packs
The Hardware City, which maintains a large inventory of high-quality tools, hardware and contractor supplies, now offers construction professionals and homeowners cost savings on 12 Packs of Loctite Tite Foam Insulating Foam Sealant. - January 04, 2017 - TheHardwareCity.com
Directed Heat Restoration LLC Offers Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services in Washtenaw and Surrounding Counties
Directed Heat Restoration LLC, is an industry leading property cleaning and restoration company whether residential or commercial. Directed Heat Restoration LLC is pleased to offer water damage restoration, fire damage repairs, mold remediations, carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, mobile automobile detailing and hard surface care cleaning services in Washtenaw County, Michigan. - December 30, 2016 - Directed Heat Restoration LLC
President to Address Standard of Care Design Issues at 2017 AGC Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management
Jeff Slivka, President of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, will join a panel of insurance and legal experts to discuss the expanding standard of care in design/build contracts at... - December 22, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Act Global Acquires UBU and Turfscape Brands
Acquisition of brands combines Act Global's technologies with a new line of sports and landscape synthetic turf solutions - December 15, 2016 - Act Global
Maclay Properties Hires Ross Colley as Senior Leasing Agent
Dallas-based Maclay Properties continues to grow with the hiring of Ross Colley as the Senior Leasing Agent for the company. Colley has previous experience in the multi-family real estate business in Austin, Texas, and will now oversee leasing and commercial sales for several shopping centers... - December 13, 2016 - Maclay Properties
Synagro Expands Its Composting Portfolio with the Acquisition of Nursery Products in Southern California
Through a combination of environmentally sustainable and industry best practices, their collective CA and AZ facilities will deliver superior customer service and produce quality compost products. - December 09, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Industrial Shelf Supports from Federal Brace
Federal Brace is adding a shelf bracket to their Industrial and Commercial Supports Line. This line of gusseted and cantilevered supports is made of either 11 gauge or ¼” material thickness, and is made for projects in which many brackets are needed. The Industrial Shelf Bracket, in... - December 08, 2016 - Federal Brace
No Paperwork Surge for Thames Tideway
Thames Tideway’s three Main Works Contractor Joint Ventures CVB, FLO and BMB this December choose Builder’s Profile to manage & share PQQ & compliance information across the £ 4.2bn project to improve collaboration, efficiency and costs. The 25 km Tunnel project will... - December 08, 2016 - Builder's Profile (UK) Ltd
Addison Homes Wins Pinnacle Award for Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency
Greenville SC's first net zero energy home -- built by Addison Homes -- earns accolades from Home Builders Association of South Carolina. - December 07, 2016 - Addison Homes
Moonworks Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles and Tiles
SunTegra (formerly known as Integrated Solar Technology or IST), a leading provider of integrated solar roof systems, is pleased to announce a partnership with Moonworks, a Rhode Island-based construction company that specializes in gutter helmet, roofing, windows and solar. Through this... - December 06, 2016 - SunTegra
OneStoneWorld Inc. Supplied the French Limestone to the Exquisite Nashville Home of US Collectors Marlene & Spencer Hays
One Stone World Inc. with Tor-Leif Walker supplied for 30 years limestone, marble granite stone work, ceramic and porcelain tiles for the major mall owners, hotels, privates residences. One Stone World Inc. also Matches Your Existing Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles. Their clients include Starwood, GGP, Rouse, Simon, Westfield, Taubman, Macerich, etc. - December 06, 2016 - One Stone World Inc.
Joseph Nawa of New Day Underwriting Managers Addresses Environmental Risk Profile Trends & Practices at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Joseph Nawa, a senior consultant at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, recently discussed the risks associated with everyday liability exposures at the 36th Annual IRMI... - December 05, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Flood Panel LLC Names National Flood Protection, LLC a National Corporate Partner
National Flood Protection is the first company to provide nationwide support for Flood Panel's complete line of flood protection products. - December 03, 2016 - Flood Panel
SGS News: ISO 45001 to Potentially be Released in November 2017
As previously advised, the ballot for first Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 45001 failed to gain approval in May 2016. It received approximately 3,000 comments during the ballot and these were discussed by the ISO/PC283 Project Committee at a meeting held in June 2016 in Toronto,... - December 03, 2016 - SGS
Construction Material Industry in Topmost 5 Countries Are Expected to Reach a Value of $709,016.3 Million in 2020
Report provides top-line data and analysis on the emerging five countries of construction materials market. This guide includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of industry growth trends and leading companies’ information. - December 02, 2016 - Market Research Hub
Bonded Building Materials Named Roofinox Distributor
Bonded Building Materials, Inc. has partnered with Roofinox to distribute the company’s Tin-plated (Terne) roofing products throughout New York State and the surrounding area. Roofinox tin-plated (Terne) was designed to ensure long-term sustainability and corrosion-resistance for... - December 01, 2016 - Roofinox
Builders Allowed to Start Construction in Avalaire Community
Luxury Community in North Raleigh Announces Builders Can Now Close on Phase 1 Lots - December 01, 2016 - Avalaire
Stable Growth: Ceresana Analyzes the World Market for Plastics in the Construction Industry
Plastics replace wood or metal at construction sites more and more often: PVC and EPS are stable and reliable, light and cheap. - December 01, 2016 - Ceresana
Elliott Homes Wins Two Building and Design Awards in One Week
Elliott Homes adds to their long list of honors and accolades after receiving two highly coveted awards in one week for their custom beach front home, The Camille. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home brings the antebellum style homes back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast that have been missing from the landscape since Hurricane Katrina. - November 29, 2016 - Elliott Homes LLC
TheHardwareCity.com Expands Its Product Offerings with Liquid Nails Fuze*It® All Surface
The Hardware City, which maintains a large inventory of high-quality tools, hardware and contractor supplies, now offers construction professionals and homeowners Liquid Nails Fuze*It® All Surface, a new all surface construction adhesive which features a hybrid technology that bonds nearly everything to everything. - November 28, 2016 - TheHardwareCity.com
Marcus Evans Brings Together Experts to Discover New and Alternative Building Typologies with Futuristic Layouts
Spearheading World Class Vertical Cities Through Futuristic Designs and Technologies for Enhanced Profitability and Sustainability - November 28, 2016 - Marcus Evans Group
Marcus Evans Presents Sustainable Growth of Cities and Liveability of Urban Population in New Underground Spaces via Experts Insights
Mastering Sustainable Strategies and Technologies for Building Next Generation Underground Spaces to Encompass Current Growing Diversity and Complexity - November 28, 2016 - Marcus Evans Group
Declaration of Modules and Systems for Perfect BIM Principles Implementation in Construction Software
The construction industry needs the systems for perfect BIM principles implementation in construction software. Here, BuilderStorm declares the efficiency of BIM implementation. - November 25, 2016 - Builderstorm
AD1 Global’s Orlando I-Drive Properties Set to Benefit from New Developments
AD1 Global is well-positioned to profit from recent announcements by Orlando developer Joshua Wallack. Wallack, who is the owner/operator of the popular Mango’s Tropical Café and the developer behind the ambitious $460MIL Skyplex project, is building a parking garage, retail center... - November 23, 2016 - AD1Global
World's First High Performance Hybrid Rooftop Ventilator Offers Free Gravity Air Flow Plus 6,320 CFM or More When Powered
Invisco Hybrid Turbine Rooftop Ventilator is the first hybrid rooftop to be built in the United States. Like the CSR Edmonds ecoPOWER, it is available in sizes up to a 36 inch throat. But unlike the ecoPOWER, Invisco uses a powerful EC motor and an 8 bladed propeller to force 6,320 CFM up in just 20 inches of throat and at a record low 505 watts. Throat sizes up to 36 inches are available with higher CFM. - November 23, 2016 - Invisco
SunTegra Teams Up with Brookside Development to Offer "Solar Roofs" in Connecticut
SunTegra partners with Brookside Development to provide turnkey solar roofing solutions in CT. First Installation Receives “The Best Green Energy Efficient Home” Award in the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s 2016 Home Building Industry Awards. - November 22, 2016 - SunTegra
ACE Mentor Houston’s 5th Annual Fundraiser Event “Build it Forward” Needs Sponsors
Help ACE Mentor Houston give back to the community - November 19, 2016 - ACE Mentor Houston
Metal Panels Inc. Reaches Out to Provide Aid to Hurricane Matthew Victims
Metal Panels Inc. donates metal panels and fasteners to help rebuild homes in Haiti destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. - November 19, 2016 - Metal Panels Inc.
ISEA Welcomes OSHA Release of Walking-Working Surfaces Rule, Establishing Personal Fall Protection System Requirements
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) applauds the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publication of updated regulations to prevent injuries from falls in general industry. The rule, which updates OSHA regulations for Walking-Working Surfaces in 29 CFR 1910... - November 19, 2016 - International Safety Equipment Association
O'LYN Sales Team Attends Owens Corning Sales 101 Conference
O'LYN sales team attended a Sales 101 conference hosted by, long-time partner, Owens Corning and facilitated by Rodney Webb. - November 18, 2016 - O'LYN Roofing
The Top Five Most Impactful Interview Questions from Building Materials Recruiter James Aiken of Legacy Executive Search
Building Materials recruiter James Aiken of Legacy: Executive Search lists off five of the most influential interview questions to ask and emphasizes the importance of understanding a candidate's "foreground" or aspirations when making a hiring decision. - November 17, 2016 - Legacy: Executive Search
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Honored with Words of Wisdom (WOW) Award at 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, President of New Day Underwriting Managers, was recently honored with the Words of Wisdom (WOW) Award at the 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award is provided annually to conference speakers for their outstanding contribution to the construction... - November 17, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
C-Risk Launches C-Risk.net Website for Risk Management Consulting Company
C-Risk announced the launch of the www.c-risk.net website to promote a variety of risk management advisory and consulting services for the construction industry. - November 15, 2016 - C-Risk, LLC
Interactive 3D Designer Tool for Steel & Metal Building Design
Worldwide Steel Buildings announcing new interactive 3D designer for steel & metal buildings usable in residential, commercial and industrial markets. - November 14, 2016 - Worldwide Steel Buildings
Stella Site Development Off to a Rolling Start
Stella Homes, Inc. announces the formation and implementation of it's wholly owned subsidiary Stella Site Development. - November 11, 2016 - Stella Homes
Global Facility Management Construction Hires Chris Cucuzza as Vice President, Technology
Global Facility Management & Construction is excited to welcome Chris Cucuzza to their executive team. In his new role as Vice President, Technology, Chris will oversee all aspects of Global’s information systems and processes. With over 20 years of experience, Chris brings a wealth of... - November 10, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Marcus Evans Brings Design Experts to Singapore This November
The event will be covering new and innovative prefab technologies, case studies and best practices when implementing on large scale projects including prefabricated steel structures, formwork systems, appearance, innovative construction material, as well as, smart technologies. - November 09, 2016 - Marcus Evans Group