Construction & Building News
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Softwood Lumber Prices Have Trended Downward in the US, Russia and Japan This Fall, While They Have Gone Up in China and the Nordic Countries
Prices for softwood lumber imported to China increased this fall, while they fell in Japan as the housing market weakened. In the US, lumber prices were moving downward in the 3Q, while still being close to their highest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the Nordic countries and Russia, lumber exports have increased because of higher demand for wood in key markets in Europe and the MENA countries. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Licensing Representative for Trout Blade Invention
An innovative and highly effective new tool designed to greatly simplify a number of carpentry tasks, the Trout Blade, has been developed by Alan Trout of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The invention’s unique design enables it to serve as a highly diverse and multi-functional accessory when cutting... - December 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Everkem Diversified Products Introduces Flame Tech FB™
Continuing their commitment to providing quality, market-driven solutions to better serve their customers, Everkem Diversified Products is proud to announce the addition of Flame Tech FB Fireblocking Foam Sealant to their extensive and innovative line of products. - December 07, 2014 - Everkem Diversified Products
OCS Forms Joint Venture with Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group
OCS Group has announced the formation of a facilities services joint venture in Saudi Arabia with the Jeddah-based Zahid Group. - December 07, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Licensing Campaign for Cable Clamp Invention
An innovative new product designed to greatly simplify an important aspect of municipal electrical work, the Cable Clamp, has been developed by Robby Hansen of Cody, Wyoming. The invention’s unique design allows utility company workers to enjoy greater efficiency and organization when working... - December 04, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Construction Site Cameras Provider Worksite Webcams Unveil Newly Redesigned Website
New Jersey-based construction site camera company Worksite Webcams have unveiled their newly redesigned website that features a more user-friendly interface and two new sections focusing on the latest news and sample time lapse videos, respectively. The many benefits of using time a construction... - December 04, 2014 - Worksite Webcams
Leading Exerts from New Day Underwriting Managers Head Discussions on Professional Liability Insurance Trends at 34th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Senior Company Executives Help Hundreds of Construction Industry Professionals Identify Latest Risk Management Alternatives in Today’s Changing Construction Marketplace - December 03, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Indonesia Construction Chemicals Market to Grow at Over 13% Through 2019, Says Techsci Research
Strong Anticipated Growth in Infrastructure and Residential Construction Activities to Boost Construction Chemicals Market in Indonesia - December 03, 2014 - TechSci Research
Independent Drain Tile Testing
Charles Weber Consulting is the only company offering independent drain tile testing to homeowners with concerns about water entry in their basements. In the proper hands, a drain tile test will not only determine the exact cause of water entry, but also may save homeowners thousands of dollars by... - December 01, 2014 - Charles Weber Consulting
AFG Group Awarded 5-Year Construction Management BPA by GSA Region 4
The U.S. General Services Administration Region 4 awarded AFG Group a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for construction management services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will involve Federal office buildings, courthouses, border stations, and laboratories. - December 01, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Julian Construction Gives Tips on How to Strengthen Your Home Foundation
Julian Construction, (http://julianconstruction.com/) a foundation repair and construction company in Southern California, recently offered tips to the public on how to strengthen their home foundations. Partner Sean Kyles says that if certain precautions are taken, the home will be much more... - November 30, 2014 - Julian Construction
Jaime Partners Announces Project and Construction Management of The Market Hall’s National Expansion
Jaime Partners is working on four different locations in San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Dallas, in an aggressive expansion plan. - November 28, 2014 - Jaime Partners
Goods Roofing Inc Launches New Website for the Burton Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Michigan. - November 26, 2014 - Goods Roofing Inc
Royal Oaks Homes Ranks 10th Among Triangle’s 50 Fastest-Growing Companies
Award-Winning North Carolina Homebuilder Recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 22nd Annual Fast 50 Survey Of Privately Held Companies - November 26, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Innovations, Hosted by Award Winning Actor Ed Begley, Jr., Features SkyCentrics on Discovery Channel
.San Francisco-based SkyCentrics was featured in Innovations, hosted by Ed Begley, Jr., on November 19th on Discovery Channel. The episode is available on SkyCentrics’ website (www.skycentrics .com), and Discovery Channel will feature SkyCentrics again in future broadcasts. SkyCentrics is a... - November 24, 2014 - SkyCentrics
Associated Builders and Contractors Houston Recognizes Hoar Construction Projects
ABC Houston recognizes office building, apartment complex built by Hoar Construction, citing construction excellence and exceptional commitment to safety. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Better Healthcare in Central Texas, One Brick at a Time
Faith Community Hospital, in rural central Texas, celebrated the topping out of their new $24 million hospital recently. Hoar Construction is building the hospital. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Academy Sports + Outdoors Growth Continues; New Addition to Headquarters Tops Out in Houston
Athletic equipment retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors is building a new headquarters just west of Houston in Katy, Texas. Hoar Construction recently reached the top-out phase on the new 200,000 s.f. building. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Hoar Construction Donates $12,000 to Austin Charity, Commits Volunteers for One Year
The Hoar Construction Austin office hosted an open house to welcome new friends and colleagues and to celebrate their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX). The Hoar Construction Community Foundation generously donated $5,000 to RMHC CTX and matched an additional $5,000 in donations from guests; the event generated over $12,300 for RMHC CTX. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Announcing Keene Building Product’s Newest Quiet Qurl Fast Track Product
Keene Building Products is pleased to announce a faster drying noise control mat. Quiet Qurl FT is a new variation to Keene Building Products’ current Quiet Qurl noise control products for multi-family construction. Quiet Qurl FT is equipped with Keene’s “Fast Tracking”... - November 22, 2014 - Keene Building Products
Royal Oaks Homes Serves as Lead Builder for Operation: Coming Home Hero Home IX
North Carolina Homebuilder to Donate Sixth Custom-Built Home to Disabled Combat Veteran Through Local Nonprofit. - November 21, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Macintosh Electric Corp Promotes Safety This Hanukkah Season
Macintosh Electric Corp encourages the communities of Riverdale, Bronx, New York City and Scarsdale, New York to properly illuminate their properties this holiday season. Macintosh Electric Corp recommends decorating homes and businesses without prolong usage of extension cords. The Southern... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
Dangers of Electric Heaters by Macintosh Electric Corp
Electric Heaters are not dangerous, however they are often utilized in an unsafe manor. Any electrical powered equipment often will overload circuits especially in older residencies. If the properties electrical service is not properly grounded and bonded than a fire may easily be started. Often... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
Indeco North America Introduces 18-Inch, Boom-Mounted Compactor for Tight Trench Applications
New IHC-70 Series Slashes Construction Excavation Time, Increases Productivity and Reduces Cost for Demanding Construction Applications Where Space is at a Premium - November 20, 2014 - Indeco North America
Safe and Happy Holidays from Macintosh Electric Corp
Manhattans’ and Yonkers’ own Macintosh Electric Corp encourages all decorators to please trim their properties this year the proper way. Remember Santa is always watching, so please utilize weatherproof outdoor GFCI outlets to illuminate their properties this holiday season. Macintosh... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Rock Salt in New Jersey and Staten Island is Now Available for the 2014 - 2015 Winter Season
ATAK Trucking, a company offering bulk delivery of rock salt in NJ and Staten Island at competitive prices, has rock salt in stock for the upcoming winter season. The company also offers convenient pick-up of rock salt in East Brunswick, NJ. - November 18, 2014 - Atak Trucking
Operation: Coming Home Begins Construction of Home for Marine Cpl. Ryan Wightman
Nonprofit Organization and Royal Oaks Homes to Build Ninth Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina Neighborhood - November 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home
GRAITEC Launches PowerPack, Productivity Tools for Autodesk Advance Steel
GRAITEC, an international BIM software developer for AEC and Structural Engineering specialist, is excited to announce the launch of their complementary productivity tools for Autodesk Advance Steel, GRAITEC Advance PowerPack. - November 16, 2014 - GRAITEC Group
Timber Construction Home Completed in Five Trees, Aspen
Custom Builders of Aspen has most recently completed its most spectacular Aspen custom home building a Timber Construction Home to in the Five Trees neighborhood of Aspen Highlands. - November 15, 2014 - Custom Builders Of Aspen
Custom Builders of Aspen Completes the Largest Residential Off Grid Power System in the State of Colorado
Recently custom builders of aspen was contracted to build the largest residential off grid power system in the state of Colorado. Located 5 miles from the nearest power line, this 10,000 square foot residence, along with a 15,000 square foot horse barn was originally built with a new series... - November 14, 2014 - Custom Builders Of Aspen
New Daminion v3.4 Release – Digital Asset Management Software for Marketing & Communication Teams
Daminion Software announces the release of Daminion Server 3.4 – a multi-user photo and document management software. A free, downloadable 30-day trial program version is available now. Daminion allows marketing and communication teams to create centralized image and document repositories that multiple users can access to find and work collaboratively on the same marketing images, brochures and presentations. - November 13, 2014 - Daminion Software
New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. Awarded the Yadkin County Agricultural Center Project
Ricky Adkins, President of New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. (www.new-atlantic.net), a licensed General Contractor in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, announced the firm was awarded the Yadkin County Agricultural Center project. New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. will construct the new three-story,... - November 13, 2014 - New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
David Umstot Hosts Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Webinar on Target Value Design for Businesses
Dave Umstot, a leader in lean design, will speak about Target Value Design in a Webinar on November 21, 2014, from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. The webinar is sponsored by Lean Construction Institute. Learn more about lean principles applied to construction. - November 12, 2014 - Lean Construction Institute
Texas Home Exteriors Awarded Platinum Status in the LP SmartSide BuildSmart Preferred Remodeler Program
Texas Home Exteriors Inc. has earned the distinction of LP BuildSmart Preferred Remodeler Program Platinum Level certification, this is the highest builder certification offered under the LP BuildSmart Preferred Remodeler Program. This provides homeowners with even more confidence that the LP... - November 10, 2014 - Texas Home Exteriors Inc
The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C. Recognized Again by the Long Island Business Community
John Caravella recognized for the second time in two years by the Long Island business community for leadership in the legal profession and having a positive impact on Long Island. - November 09, 2014 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
Macintosh Electric Corp Promotes from Within
Macintosh Electric Corp has recently promoted operations manager Michael M. Muqattash to Vice President to run their Westchester County and Manhattan, New York offices. Macintosh Electric Corp is a family owned and operated outfit that started in Yonkers, New York in 1993. Michael has patiently... - November 08, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
Gelmaxx Takes Center Stage at the World of Concrete 2015
Gelmaxx is eager to show attendees of the World of Concrete 2015 how to easily dispose of concrete slurry wastewater straight into any standard trashcan. Located at booth 031558 on the Silver Lot, Gelmaxx are providing product demonstrations and giving away free samples. - November 07, 2014 - Gelmaxx - Concrete Slurry Solutions
Copiague Remodeling Contractor Launches Information Portal on Roof Repairs, Fencing, and Siding
Renovate Right NY announces launch of new website, www.renovaterightny.com. - November 07, 2014 - Renovate Right NY
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Barziloski Extend Arms Invention
An innovative new product designed to improve the functionality of a commonly used piece of construction equipment, the Barziloski Extend Arms, has been developed by Adam Barziloski of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. The invention’s unique design allows it to extend the reach of the lift arms of a... - November 07, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
TenderForMe Launches Its New and Innovative Web Site
In November 2014, Tender For Me launched its new competitive website, https://www.tenderforme.com, for public use. The core principal behind this, matching craftsmen with skills to people who need that skill at a competitive rate, and bringing a competitive edge back into business while boosting... - November 06, 2014 - Tender For Me
AFG Group Appoints Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for NYC Office
AFG Group, Inc. appointed Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for the AFG New York City office where she will be specifically responsible for city-wide AFG contracts. - November 05, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes Named One of Triangle’s Top 10 Residential Homebuilders
North Carolina Homebuilder Earns Spot on Business Journal’s Annual Ranking Report - November 05, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Garage Storage Company Offers New Flooring Options
No Matter the Current State of Floors, Customers Can Have a Durable Flooring Solution - November 01, 2014 - Monkey Bar Storage
Terra Site Constructors, LLC Expands and Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Virginia-based Specialty Construction Firm acquires warehouse and office space to meet increasing work-load. - November 01, 2014 - Terra Site Constructors
MetalTech-USA Panels Contribute to Sophisticated Material Palette of Wind Creek Wetumpka Expansion
Natural Materials from MetalTech-USA Over 45,000 square feet of New Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino Facade. - October 31, 2014 - MetalTech Global
Industrial Flooring Company’s Rapid Growth Demands Move to New HQ at Wyboston Lakes
Acrylicon, one of the world’s fastest growing industrial flooring specialists has moved it’s UK headquarters to The Knowledge Centre at Wyboston Lakes in Cambridgeshire. - October 31, 2014 - Wyboston Lakes
Cleveland Granite Countertop Fabricator Holds 2014 Sale Benefiting Homes for Our Troops Charity
Rocksolid Stone Works, fabricator of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone hosted their 2014 stone remnant sale with a portion of proceeds going toward disabled military veterans. - October 30, 2014 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Lucideon is Awarded UKAS Accreditation for Frost Resistance Testing of Clay Roof Tiles
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, is pleased to announce that it has been accredited to BS EN 539-2: 2013 by UKAS to test clay roofing tiles for frost resistance. - October 30, 2014 - Lucideon
Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks
Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company