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AZEK's Vintage Collection Achieves Class "A" Flame Spread Index Rating

Introduced in January 2015 as the game-changer in decking, the AZEK Deck Vintage Collection has reinvented decking yet again. Along with redefining the beauty and aesthetics of capped PVC decking, AZEK's Vintage Collection has now achieved a Class "A" Flame Spread Index.

18 Aug 2015

UMHS Tests Sound Acoustic Panels Designed to Reduce Hospital Noise

One of the most common complaints about hospitals is the noise. Patients complain that they can't sleep soundly in the environment of multiple monitors, paging systems, wheelchairs and gurneys, and carts that squeak.

18 Aug 2015

New Eco-Friendly Glass Paint Reflects Sunlight off Metal Surfaces and Other Structures

Sunlight can be brutal. It wears down even the strongest structures, including rooftops and naval ships, and it heats up metal slides and bleachers until they're too hot to use.

18 Aug 2015

Beacon Roofing Supply Obtains Prompt Early Termination of HSR Waiting Period for Roofing Supply Group Acquisition

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. announced today that it has received early termination of the waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with its acquisition of Roofing Supply Group.

17 Aug 2015

Washington Trust Provides Financing to Main Street Homes-Storrs for Construction of 42 New Condominium Units in Storrs, CT

Washington Trust's Commercial Real Estate Group recently provided a $6 million line of credit to Main Street Homes-Storrs, LLC for the construction of 42 condominium units in Storrs, CT.

17 Aug 2015

Johnson Controls Plans to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in Northeastern China

Johnson Controls plans to build a new automotive battery manufacturing facility in the city of Shenyang in northeastern China as it continues to invest in the world's largest new vehicle market.

17 Aug 2015

View Expands Dynamic Glass Market by Raising $150 Million in Equity Funding

View®, the leader in dynamic glass, today announced it has raised $150 million in equity funding to finance manufacturing expansion and company growth. Participants in this round included new investor NZ Super Fund, existing investors Corning Incorporated, Madrone Capital Partners and others, and leading real estate investors.

14 Aug 2015

New Model Homes Under Construction at William Lyon Homes' Nexus

Excitement is quickly spreading in Eastvale where gorgeous new model homes are now under construction at Nexus, William Lyon Homes' brand-new neighborhood in dynamic Eastvale. Eager homebuyers are keeping a close watch on the progress of the upcoming, professionally decorated models, greatly anticipating their first chance to tour this contemporary townhome collection with its central Eastvale location brimming with great shops, restaurants, fitness centers and a variety of entertainment all within walking distance.

14 Aug 2015

The Weitz Company Chosen as Design-Builder for Student Housing Project at Texas A&M University

The Weitz Company, a leading national design-build and construction firm, announces its selection as the design-builder for a new student housing project at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The design/build construction portion of the $360 million project is $245 million.

14 Aug 2015

Ameresco and Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Collaborate on Energy Performance Contract

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) and Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, jointly announced a $37.4 million energy performance contract that is estimated to save over $66 million in HABD’s utility and water costs over the next 17 years.

14 Aug 2015

Global Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market Projected to Reach USD 208.79 Billion by 2020

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market by Product Type, Construction Type, End-Use Sector and Region - Trends & Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

14 Aug 2015

Brazil Minerals’ New Subsidiary to Handle Construction Materials Business

Brazil Minerals, Inc. (the "Company" or "BMIX") announced today that it had established a subsidiary in Brazil called Hercules Brasil Ltda. ("Hercules") to pursue opportunities in the construction materials business.

14 Aug 2015

Siemens Assists Iconic Carnegie Hall to Secure LEED Silver Certification

Carnegie Hall, the nearly 125-year old iconic New York City music venue, today announced its award of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it one of the oldest and most notable buildings to achieve such distinction.

14 Aug 2015

Comprehensive Report on Global Architectural Coatings Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Architectural Coatings Market 2015-2019" report to their offering.

14 Aug 2015

Guardian Industries’ Glass Group Introduces Latest Version of Acoustic Calculator

Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in the UK, a leading supplier of industry-leading commercial, residential and interior glass products, has introduced the latest version (2.0) of its Acoustic Calculator, an industry tool that helps glass and building professionals identify the best insulating glass unit (IGU) configuration to meet a project’s specific glazing requirements. This latest version, available free of charge, now offers access to more than 37,000 calculated acoustic values, including octave band centre frequencies, from 125 to 4,000 hz, and provides the acoustic performance for some of the most obscure insulating glass unit configurations, such as thick glass and thick laminated constructions. The Acoustic Calculator 2.0 is mobile and tablet optimised.

13 Aug 2015

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AZEK's Vintage Collection Achieves Class "A" Flame Spread Index Rating

UMHS Tests Sound Acoustic Panels Designed to Reduce Hospital Noise

New Eco-Friendly Glass Paint Reflects Sunlight off Metal Surfaces and Other Structures

Beacon Roofing Supply Obtains Prompt Early Termination of HSR Waiting Period for Roofing Supply Group Acquisition

Washington Trust Provides Financing to Main Street Homes-Storrs for Construction of 42 New Condominium Units in Storrs, CT

Johnson Controls Plans to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in Northeastern China

View Expands Dynamic Glass Market by Raising $150 Million in Equity Funding

New Model Homes Under Construction at William Lyon Homes' Nexus

The Weitz Company Chosen as Design-Builder for Student Housing Project at Texas A&M University

Ameresco and Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Collaborate on Energy Performance Contract

Global Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market Projected to Reach USD 208.79 Billion by 2020

Brazil Minerals’ New Subsidiary to Handle Construction Materials Business

Siemens Assists Iconic Carnegie Hall to Secure LEED Silver Certification

Comprehensive Report on Global Architectural Coatings Market

Guardian Industries’ Glass Group Introduces Latest Version of Acoustic Calculator

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

Health, Safety, and Regulations

Trending Stories

1New Study Explores How Nano-TiO₂ Enhances Eco-Friendly Cement Composites

2Researchers Explore Biochar from Agricultural Waste as a Sustainable Cement Alternative in UHPC

3AI Model Identifies Greener Cement Mixes Without Compromising Strength

4Researchers Develop More Sustainable Bricks Using Invasive Weed Biomass

5Optimized Air-Entrained Recycled Brick Aggregate Concrete for Freeze-Thaw Environment

6Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability