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.
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for Patented Slide Rack™ Invention
An innovative new product designed to assist contactors and remodelers with an essential task pertaining to their work, the Slide Rack™, has been developed by Top Dollar Technologies, a company headquartered in Guasti, California. The invention’s unique design enables its users to... - June 24, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
AFG Group Appoints Selena Lo as Market Sector Business Leader
AFG Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Selena Lo as Business and Client Liaison Leader for their Health, Research and Education markets. - June 23, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Focuses New Attention on Asbestos Exposure and Cold War US Navy Veterans Due to the Risk of Mesothelioma for These Individuals
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging US Navy Veterans who served on a Cold War era US Navy ship to have annual chest x-rays performed in addition to telling their primary care physician about any exposure to asbestos which might have resulted from working in close proximity to the engine room,... - June 22, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
The Ashco Exteriors Inc. New Website is Now Live
Ashco Exteriors Inc. partnered with Click4Corp, a web design company based in Plano, TX to update and redesign their website. - June 20, 2015 - Click4Corp
Mesothelioma Victims Center Calls Attention to 1970's Construction Products That Contained Asbestos and Urges Victims to Call Them About Better Lawyers and Compensation
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging construction workers who have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their family members to call them about why it is so incredibly vital to have one of the nation's best mesothelioma lawyers advancing the victim's compensation claim. - June 19, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Safety Tracking System© Developed by Bob Pope CHST
The Safety Tracking System© developed by Bob Pope CHST, Tri-State Technical Director at United Alliance Services, provides the essential data to track clients at-risk observations trending as a predictor of incident probability. - June 18, 2015 - United Alliance Services
Own a New Home at Blackberry Creek in Elburn Before the School Year Begins
Shodeen Homes Offers Three Homes for Summer Move-in - June 17, 2015 - Shodeen Homes
Landscape Creations, Inc. Launches New Website for the Calhoun Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Georgia. - June 17, 2015 - Landscape Creations, Inc.
C & S Siding in Clifton Park, Ny, Reaches Out to Local Smartphone Users with New Mobile Web Site
C & S Siding, a siding company serving Clifton Park and property owners across the Capital District, is proudly announcing its new online advertising campaign, complete with a fully optimized mobile Web site. Designed to help C & S Siding capture the growing online search traffic, this Web... - June 17, 2015 - Prospect Genius
GRAITEC Ships Advance 2016 Software and Launches Two New Products
GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC and all round structural industry specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of its new GRAITEC Advance 2016 suite featuring 2 new products: a new powerful extension for Autodesk® Revit® and a new cutting edge steel production MIS system. - June 17, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
Former Auto Manufacturing or Repair Workers Who Now Have Mesothelioma Are Urged to Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center for Instant Access to the Nation's Top Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto manufacturing, or repair workers who have now been diagnosed with mesothelioma to call the Mesothelioma Victims Center for on the spot access to the nation's most experienced mesothelioma lawyers. - June 15, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
GB Roofing Sales Now Representing Metal-Era in Louisiana
Metal-Era announces that GB Roofing Sales will now be representing their roof edge systems and ventilation products in Louisiana. - June 14, 2015 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Erin Belmore Granted Trademark for Washington State Kitchen & Bath
Pioneering general contractor in Washington state, Erin Belmore, is awarded trademark for his company, Washington State Kitchen & Bath. - June 13, 2015 - Washington State Kitchen and Bath
Lumber Imports to China Were Close to Record High in April; Russia, Sweden and Finland Increased Shipments the Most
In April, the import volume of softwood lumber by China reached its second highest level on record as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. Importation during the first four months this year was 2.1 percent higher than in the same period last year, with Russian sawmills increasing their shipments by over 13 percent. Import prices in April were at their lowest level since 2012. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from the US Increased for the 12th Consecutive Quarter in the 4Q/14
North American pellet exports were 22 percent higher in 2014 than in the previous year, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. While US shipments have been on a steady rise for three years, Canadian export volumes trended downward during 2014. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Expands Their Best Compensation Campaign for Diagnosed Victims Who Were Exposed to Asbestos as Construction Workers - Nationwide
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is expanding their national initiative focused on making certain former construction workers who have now been diagnosed with mesothelioma get the best possible compensation. As the Center would like to explain, one of the nation's most experienced mesothelioma lawyers will need to be involved if the victim, and their family hope to get the best compensation. - June 12, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
$11,000,000 - Progress Capital is Changing Neighborhoods
Progress Capital Advisors | The Funding Source was tasked with arranging an $11 Million construction to permanent loan in order to renovate a decaying Sandy damaged 52,000 SF mixed use building in Coney Island, NY. The renovation provides a clean and renewed welcoming space, improving the overall neighborhood. - June 12, 2015 - Progress Capital
Bayer to Showcase Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Systems at PCBC in San Diego
Bayer MaterialScience will be in booth 1832 of the Expo Hall at PCBC, the largest residential construction trade show in western North America. - June 11, 2015 - Covestro LLC
New Day Underwriting Managers Introduces Market Update 2015
Leading Special Intermediary Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Annual Recap of Environmental and Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends & Predictions - June 10, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Lean Construction Institute – Canada Established
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announces the establishment of the recently-formed Lean Construction Institute – Canada (LCI-Canada) as a special committee of the CCA. - June 07, 2015 - Canadian Construction Association
Milowen General Contracting Launches New Website for the Ottawa Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Ontario. - June 06, 2015 - Milowen General Contracting
Bellevue Youth Theatre Replacement Project Uses Curved Precast Beams to Create Domed Roof Structure
Precast concrete and cast-in-place theatre facility was designed by Becker Architects and constructed by Pease Construction, the general contractor. Pease Construction awarded the precast contract to Oldcastle Precast-Spokane. - June 05, 2015 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Pettigrew & Associates Employees Earn Professional Licenses
Erica Hart, PG, received her Professional Geologist license and Claudius Sanchez, PE, received his Professional Engineering license. - June 05, 2015 - Pettigrew & Associates
Chain Store Age Names Robin Baskin-Ladner of Global Facility Management and Construction, Inc. to SPECS/2016 Advisory Board
Chain Store Age magazine announced that Robin Baskin-Ladner, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Global Facility Management and Construction, Inc. has been named a member of the 2016 Advisory Board to SPECS, an annual event attended by retail and food-service corporate executives involved in... - June 04, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Three Steps to Successful Public Playgrounds
"We have seen an increased interest to improve and when needed build brand new playgrounds at military bases, public facilities that support families and schools, going beyond the time tested teeter-tooter and metal swing I grew up with at school," said Sean Haynes, Founder and CEO of Lifecycle. - June 04, 2015 - Lifecycle Construction Services
New Corporate Website Launched
In an effort to better represent the current focus and tremendous results of the recent past Lifecycle Construction Services has developed and launched a new corporate website. "We are committed to our clients and their satisfaction everyday, we hope this new corporate website will share this... - June 04, 2015 - Lifecycle Construction Services
Next Phase of Downtown Duluth Redevelopment Set to Begin
Progress continues in Duluth as redevelopment of the Downtown District goes into the next phase. During the week of June 1, the City of Duluth will begin strategic demolition for portions of “The Block,” a 3-acre plot of land across from Duluth Town Green. The historic pastorium... - June 04, 2015 - City of Duluth
Terra Site Constructors, LLC Grows with New Projects in Virginia and Maryland
Terra Site Constructors, LLC Rapid Growth and Recently Awarded Projects. - June 03, 2015 - Terra Site Constructors
Burrow Global, LLC Awarded $60MM Gulf Coast EPC Project
Texas Specialty Chemical Plant Values Burrow Global’s Process Design Knowledge and Operational Familiarity. - June 02, 2015 - Burrow Global, LLC
Nepal Earthquake a Wake Up Call for Preparedness
Construction Company Calls for Earthquake Preparedness for Homeowners. - June 01, 2015 - Julian Construction
Earthquake Retrofitting a Must for Earthquake Preparation
Homeowners Urged to Retrofit Homes to Earthquake Preparedness Safety Standards. - June 01, 2015 - Julian Construction
Construction Equipment Market is Expected to Reach $240.97 Billion, Globally, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
The construction equipment market includes heavy machinery such as loaders, cranes, forklifts, excavators, and dozers, used for earthmoving, material handling, excavation and other applications across different industry verticals. Among the different types of construction equipment, loader and cranes would continue to remain the most preferred type, due to their numerous applications in construction, mining and public works. - May 31, 2015 - Allied Market Research
Award-Winning Home Builder Buys Local Products to Support Small Business Owners
Elliott Homes LLC, a custom home builder on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has a strong allegiance to local residents, vendors and contractors. To help grow the economy, provide employment opportunities and support local communities Brandon Elliott, President, insists his team use local businesses for their new home builds. - May 30, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
TAG Announces Promotion and Expanded Role
Olivia Roemer, CCIFP Named Construction Software Division Manager. - May 29, 2015 - TAG
Serrano II Inc Launches New Website for the Middletown Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in New York. - May 29, 2015 - Serrano II Inc.
Mitch Cohen Promoted to Vice President at New Day Underwriting Managers
Mitch Cohen, P.E. has been promoted to Vice President – Construction Division from Assistant Vice President at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. Cohen joined New... - May 28, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Reliance Provides Fire Protection at Union Training Facility
Reliance Fire Protection, Inc. with Buch Construction supported Reliance’s win to provide the design, installation and testing of fire sprinkler systems for a brand-new training facility. - May 28, 2015 - Reliance Fire Protection
Michael O’Sullivan Joins Pristine Environments as Chief Legal Officer
Pristine Environments, a leading provider of smart facility and intelligent energy solutions, announced today that Michael O’Sullivan has joined the company as Chief Legal Officer. He will provide legal guidance on all major transactional and compliance matters, including M&A... - May 23, 2015 - Pristine Environments Inc.
AFG Group, Inc. Appoints 2 Vice Presidents
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction, program and relocation management services firm has elevated Kenneth J. Reese and Paul M. Szmurlo to the positions of Vice Presidents, as each has made significant individual strides towards AFG’s continued growth and profitability. As Project... - May 22, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New Nano-Lok™ Extended Length Self Retracting Lifeline Range
Extended lifeline length for added fall protection versatility - May 22, 2015 - Capital Safety Australia
The GRAITEC European BIM Tour Heralds a Success in Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw, Poland, 13th May 2015 saw the latest session of the GRAITEC BIM European Tour 2015, held at the Sound Garden Conference Center, with over 100 attendees from across the construction industry. - May 21, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
WK Dickson Opens New Office in Charleston, SC
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today they are opening a new regional office in Charleston, South Carolina. This new location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clientele along the Carolina coast. “Our new... - May 18, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Dionna Spina Named Construction Group Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
Dionna Spina has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC as an account manager within the company’s Construction Group. With nearly 10 years of commercial insurance experience, her responsibilities include working with New Day’s extensive national client base to identify the... - May 18, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
New Wausau Homes Builder Opens Design Studio to Serve Area Homebuyers
Local builder opens new home design studio in Cold Spring, MN. Kory Bellmont begins providing custom home building services for local area home buyers. - May 17, 2015 - Wausau Homes Inc.
Clever House Global Offers Rapid Recovery Program for Property Damage Caused by Natural Disasters
Swiftly rebuild residences and businesses with patented steel and concrete building materials. - May 16, 2015 - Clever House Global
Terra Site Constructors, LLC is DBE Certified in West Virginia and North Carolina
Terra Site Constructors is pleased to announce that it is DBE Certified in West Virginia and North Carolina. - May 16, 2015 - Terra Site Constructors
Surface Protection Expert, Builders Site Protection, Launches New Mobile Responsive Website and Offers Free Shipping
Surface protection supplier, Builders Site Protection announced today that they have launched a mobile responsive website. Located at www.buildsitepro.com, the new website features easier navigation on cell phones, ipads and tablets. To launch the new site, the company is offering Free Shipping on most products for a limited time. - May 15, 2015 - Builders Site Protection
Award-Winning Home Designer and Contractor Roger Perron Offers Free Consultation
Roger Perron Design and Construction, rated in the top 5% of contractors in California, is offering a free design consultation to homeowners. - May 14, 2015 - Roger Perron Design and Construction
ARCO/Murray Construction Awarded Contract for New Suncoast Community Health Center Location
ARCO / Murray Construction Company and Suncoast Community Health Centers held a ground-breaking ceremony to announce the construction of a new community health center and corporate office building. The two-story 31,200 SF facility will be constructed on a 2.2-acre site in Brandon, FL. This... - May 12, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Terramor Homes Honored with Five MAME Awards
Premier Local Home Builder and Its Associate Recognized for Excellence During 2015 “Academy Awards” of Triangle New Home Sales and Marketing Industry. - May 09, 2015 - Terramor Homes