Construction & Building News
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Detex Corporation Releases Combined Delayed Egress and Latch Retraction in One Panic Hardware Device
Detex Corporation, an industry leader in life safety and security door hardware for commercial properties, is introducing an exclusive advancement in exit devices. Designed for applications such as health care facilities, where security is a high priority for protection of patients and employees,... - February 18, 2011 - Detex Corporation
The Enviroboot, Bringing Dust Suppression to Jackhammers and Rotary Hammers Around the World
The Enviroboot dust suppression solution is ideal for demolition in enclosed and confined spaces such as homes, schools, offices, and hospitals, effectively preventing any dust from polluting the air. - February 18, 2011 - Environmental Safety Solutions, LLC.
Landmark Fine Homes Setting Records as a Green Home Builder
Landmark Fine Homes has completed only the second home in the state to be certified by the National Home Builders Association as a gold-level Green Home, the first being last October in the Edmond area. - February 18, 2011 - Landmark Fine Homes
Construction Supplies & Building Materials Dealers Now Accessible on 'The COOP'
The original industrial search engine IndustrialCOOP.com introduces its building supply & materials directories and sister e-marketplace - February 18, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 76 Units in Columbus
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on Phase II of The Preserve at Columbus Park, a $4,490,000, 76 unit addition to the Class A apartment community in Columbus, Georgia. The project is owned by GMA Apartments II, LLC and is positioned between the shopping center anchored by... - February 17, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport
Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Koydol Inc Brings the 21st Century to the Construction, Building and Flooring Industries
Koydol Inc, Contract Flooring Group, unveils their new 21st century business model. In this new economic era, all companies have to be streamlined to generate increased sales. Koydol Inc’s new approach combines the manufacturer, the importer, the distributor into one cohesive organization,... - February 14, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Boston Brick and Stone is Planning for the Future
Announces: Expansion of the Chimney Division - February 14, 2011 - Boston Brick and Stone
BuilderLink Braces for National Push
New sales team, Steve Barth and John Niedzwiecki, to bring BuilderLink to lumberyards across the nation. - February 12, 2011 - BuilderLink, LLC.
Simpson Strong-Tie Aligns with BuilderLink
Industry Leader Agrees to Deliver Valuable Product Information through Builder-Focused Website. - February 12, 2011 - BuilderLink, LLC.
New Midwest Specialty Rental Company Uses Technology to Streamline Construction Site Security
24/7 Onsite Cameras utilizes today’s technology, including rental cameras in standalone Rental Surveillance Units eliminating jobsite theft, improving productivity and increasing safety awareness for clients throughout the Midwest. - February 12, 2011 - 24-7 Onsite Cameras
Stonhard Introduces Stonclad G2, a High-Performing, Seamless Floor System for Sustainability-Minded Projects
Stonhard’s Stonclad G2 seamless floor system, is a new option for projects that require high-performing, sustainable floors. - February 12, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Torwin Windows and Doors Making Their Mark at the Toronto National Home Show 2011
Torwin Windows and Doors are back with brand new products for the 2011 National Home Show. - February 11, 2011 - Torwin Windows and Doors
AmeriQuip Eagle Names Bob’s Equipment as Hawaii Dealer
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston,TX, has announced their new full line; AmeriQuip Eagle dealer for Hawaii - February 11, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Wins the Golden Gate Award
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. today announced that it has won the Golden Gate Partnership Recognition Award. The Golden Gate Partnership is awarded by Cal/OSHA Consultation Service in recognition of implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program during the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service visit conducted at J.T. Wimsatt’s LAX Project. - February 10, 2011 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Therm-All Insulation Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Therm-All Insulation, a leading insulation manufacturer in the U.S., celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing contractors, builders, architects, erectors and end-users with high quality insulation products and services. - February 10, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Plastics Help Make GThurm Windows Stronger, Lighter and More Energy Efficient
Replacing drafty, single-pane windows with energy-efficient windows is a smart way to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings while also improving occupant comfort. Graham Architectural Products has launched GThurm – a line of high-efficiency windows that are notable for a number... - February 10, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Jeff Benton Homes Wins National Sales and Marketing Awards
The Nationals(sm) has awarded Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes its prestigious Silver Award in two categories: Best Design Center and Best Website for a Builder. - February 09, 2011 - Jeff Benton Homes
Jeff Benton Homes Names New President
Jeff Benton Homes, a homebuilder based in Huntsville, Alabama, has selected Wendy Lee to serve as the company’s new president. - February 09, 2011 - Jeff Benton Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Tops Out New Tower at 396 Alhambra in Coral Gables
On January 28, Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the topping out of the new office tower at 396 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, Florida. The new tower marks the final stage in Key Realty Advisors’ vision to provide sustainable, Class A office space to businesses in the upscale community... - February 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Jeff Brannen Named Chief Legal Counsel for Charter Builders and SpawMaxwell
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Jeff Brannen senior vice president and chief legal counsel for two of its Texas divisions, Charter Builders and SpawMaxwell. In this role, Brannen will support the divisions’ legal needs, including those related to construction contracts, claims, and... - February 07, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Koydol Inc, Announces Move to New Corporate Offices in Washington DC
Koydol inc, Contract Flooring Group, has today, announced the move to their new corporate and sales headquarters in Washington DC. As part of the expansion of the MidAtlantic Division of Koydol Inc, the new offices will be able to handle growth in sales, support and marketing. - February 07, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin Receives Recognition as a WHEDA Emerging Business Enterprise
Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin has completed all requirements for acceptance into the WEB program and has officially been registered as a WHEDA Emerging Business Enterprise. - February 06, 2011 - Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin
EPL Skylift in Control of Pigeon Problem at York Minster
EPL Skylift, Lavendon Access Services’ vehicle mount division, recently supplied the access equipment required to carry out pest control work at one of the UK’s finest Gothic Cathedrals, York Minster. The famous ‘Rose Window’, situated in the south transept provides an... - February 06, 2011 - EPL Skylift
Construction Management Software, Projectmates Version 11.0 Designed for Apple’s iPad
Systemates, Inc., the leader in web-based construction management software, recently launched its latest version: Projectmates V 11.0. After more than a decade, Projectmates continues to be the trusted software for online collaboration and construction project management. The new version gives... - February 05, 2011 - Systemates, Inc.
CETCO® Selected to Build the City of Philadelphia's First Solar Power Plant
CETCO’s Contracting Services Company diverse background and expertise proves to be advantageous in Philadelphia’s public works bidding process. - February 04, 2011 - CETCO
Koydol Inc, Commercial Flooring Division Unveils Their New AI Website Designed for Subcontractors, Architects, Specifiers and Designers
Koydol Inc, has been developing a user friendly, efficient and environmentally friendly website for commercial flooring professionals. When completed all catalogs, product listings, specs and technical data, plus bidding, quoting and communication will all be handled via the website without the use of paper products. Phase 1 of the website is now available for use. - February 04, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
AmeriQuip LLC Announces Plans to Relocate Manufacturing Facility to Texas
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston, TX, announces the relocation of their manufacturing facility to Texas. - February 04, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
Ideal Homes, Inc. Receives WBE and DBE Certifications
Ideal Homes, Inc. receives WBE Certification from the State of Wisconsin and DBE Certification from the WiDOT. - February 04, 2011 - Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin
Wood Fiber Costs for Eastern Canada Pulp Mills the Lowest in 10 Years, and Lower Than in Most European Countries
Over the past 20 years, pulp mills in Eastern Canada have consistently had higher wood fiber costs than the mills in the Western provinces with the exception of a short period in 1995, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 4Q/10, softwood chip prices had fallen in Quebec and Ontario and increased in British Columbia and Alberta resulting in the smallest cost gap between the two regions in 10 years. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Sawlog Prices in the 3Q 2010 Were Almost Back Up to Pre-Crisis Levels
Sawlog costs for many sawmills around the world went up during 2010, and the Global Sawlog Price Index reached the highest level in over two years in the 3Q/10, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest wood price increases occurred in Western US, Germany, Sweden and Northwest Russia. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
QA Graphics Releases v3.1 of BAS Symbol Library for Building Controls Industry
QA Graphics has released version 3.1 of their 3D symbol library for building automation system (BAS) software. The updated graphics library has over 45 new graphics and is compatible with Alerton, Andover, Reliable Controls, TAC, Trane and Tridium BAS systems. - February 03, 2011 - QA Graphics
Construction Digital Investigates Current Construction Trends with Green Eco-Schools
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates the booming trend towards healthy eco-schools. The trend toward green not only entails green homes, green commercial buildings and green hospitals; now schools are getting in on the action... - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Top Global Architects, Eco-Schools and China Under Construction in February’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world, investigates the trend towards healthy eco-schools and delves into the projects that are pushing China forward. - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Construction Digital Names the Top Five Global Architects Who Are Transforming the Design Industry
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world. Their designs set the standards for architecture in the world’s largest cities. You’ve probably walked past the designs of these... - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Calorique Tackles Record Setting Snow
Calorique electric snow melting products automatically melt up to 2" of snow per hour. Keep pathways clear without risk of injury from shoveling, snow blowers or slipping. - February 02, 2011 - Calorique
FlexiDry Fast Drying Floor Screed at the Athletes Village, London 2012
The Athletes Village is one of the most significant urban developments in the UK and is part of a much wider regeneration project – the Stratford City Masterplan – a blueprint for a huge new piece of City in East London. - February 02, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
SyndicIT Services Corporation Chooses DocuSign Electronic Signature Service for Signing Leases and Contracts in the Multihousing Industry
SyndicIT Services announces that DocuSign for obtaining electronic digital signatures on leases, applications, addendums and contracts is now an embedded feature of SyndicIT's SaaS based digital document capture and management service. - February 01, 2011 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Flip'N'Grip Tool Pouches
Tool pouches for the trade. "A new Patented Tool Pouch system that is revolutionising the way Tradies wear their tools and fixings on their nail belts," remarks carpenter turned inventor Neil Ewins. He adds, "They are easy to attach and remove & make for a very comfortable day on site." - January 31, 2011 - Flip'N'Grip Pty Ltd
Flip'N'Grip Announce New Tool Pouches Release in April 2011
An introduction of new tool pouch designs to Flip'N'Grip's current range of tool pouches. - January 31, 2011 - Flip'N'Grip Pty Ltd
NOVI Industries, Inc. Announces Its Expansion Into European Style Cabinetry with Aluminum Banding
Today, NOVI Industries, Inc. is introducing Inovia Cabinets, the latest in cabinet design and technology. Inovia Cabinets uses ground-breaking aluminum edge banding technology along with the highest quality adhesives to give you cabinetry that is built to last and designed to impress. Inovia... - January 30, 2011 - NOVI Industries, Inc.
Roofing San Ramon CA Recognized for Outstanding Achievement of Excellence
Roofing San Ramon CA joins a select number of local roofing companies recognized for their top quality roofing services and outstanding workmanship standards. - January 29, 2011 - Roofing San Ramon CA
Zantek and Barricades and Signs Agree to Business Management Software Implementation
SAP® Business One to Eliminate Inefficiencies at Fast-Growing Company - January 29, 2011 - Zantek IT
Therm-All Insulation Sheds Light on Patented Labor-Saving Insulation Product
Therm-All Insulation reintroduces ConSealTab®, a cutting-edge labor-saving system that eliminates the need for stapling insulation during installation. - January 27, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
QA Graphics Creates Web Interface for Metasys® Building Management System to Display Energy Use
QA Graphics has developed a web interface to simplify the use of their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard with Johnson Controls’ Metasys® Building Management System to allow the display of real-time energy use and environmental education. - January 26, 2011 - QA Graphics
ROJO Provides Services to Renovate Tampa’s Franciscan Center
Teamwork in a down economy transforms a dated center into a contemporary gathering space with high ambitions. - January 26, 2011 - ROJO Architecture
U.S. Concrete Expands Its EF Technology® Line of Sustainable Concrete Product Offerings
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has entered into an agreement with Pervious Plus, Inc. of Citrus Heights, California, to market and produce pervious concrete utilizing Pervious Plus™, a specialty chemical admixture designed to improve pervious concrete. - January 25, 2011 - US Concrete
AmeriQuip Eagle Names Alexander Equipment as Illinois Dealer
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston,TX is proud to announce Alexander Equipment, Chicago, IL as their new Illinois Dealer for the full line of AmeriQuip construction equipment. - January 24, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
Bean Media Wins Two Major Publishing Awards for "Australia's Best" Business Magazines
Sydney-based magazine publisher, Bean Media Group, have collected two big awards from Publishers Australia in the B2B Magazine Of The Year category. - January 24, 2011 - Bean Media Group
Discover the Trends Shaping the World’s Cities in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information speaks with urban and community planners from around the world about the trends that are shaping the cities of the future. Trends such as infill and mixed-use development are common around the globe as... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group