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Breakthrough Sealant Helps Make Energy-Efficient Buildings by Reducing Air Leakage

Drafty buildings are a thermostat’s worst enemy. Leaks around windows and a multitude of other breaches in the building envelope can cause heat and air-conditioning systems to run excessively, hogging energy as it continually warms — or cools and dehumidifies — the invading outside air.

3 Jul 2015

Comprehensive Market Research Report on US Roofing Industry

US demand for roofing is projected to rise 3.9 percent annually to 252 million squares in 2019, valued at $21.4 billion.

3 Jul 2015

GPC Announces First Seven US Parking Facilities to Achieve Green Garage Certification

The Green Parking Council (GPC) today announced the first seven parking facilities in the U.S. to achieve Green Garage Certification, a comprehensive sustainability standard for existing and new parking facilities launched in 2015 and evaluating 48 elements of garage operation, programs, structure, and technology.

3 Jul 2015

Concrete Cured with Carbon Dioxide Shows Favorable Performance Under Severe Conditions

Tests conducted by engineers at Purdue University and Solidia Technologies® show that concrete cured with carbon dioxide (CO2) performs comparably or better than traditional Portland Cement-based concrete for resistance to cold weather and exposure to extreme conditions.

3 Jul 2015

Skanska Signs Construction Contract for the Southern Connection of Stockholm Bypass Tunnel

The Swedish Transport Administration has selected Skanska as contractor for constructing the southern connection of Stockholm Bypass tunnel.

From Skanska 3 Jul 2015

Global Demand for Construction Machinery Forecast to Reach $218 Billion in 2019

Global demand for construction machin-ery is forecast to advance 3.9 percent per year through 2019 to $218 billion, decelerating from the 2009-2014 period. Regions with an abundance of developing countries, such as the Asia/Pacific region, Central and South America, and the Africa/Mideast region are all expected to register above average gains going for-ward on construction spending, especially as infrastructure projects continue to increase.

2 Jul 2015

PPG Completes Expansion at Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Wuppertal, Germany

PPG Industries today announced the completion of a $5 million expansion at its coatings manufacturing facility in Wuppertal, Germany. The project added equipment to existing buildings on the campus, supporting up to a 35 percent increase in annual production capacity of environmentally sustainable waterborne coatings for automotive and industrial applications. The facility, which employs more than 190 people, plans to hire employees to manage the increased capacity.

2 Jul 2015

Kyocera to Construct New Manufacturing Plant in China

Kyocera Corporation announced today that it will construct a new manufacturing plant in China, aimed at further strengthening the company¡¯s industrial cutting tool business in the country.

2 Jul 2015

Aurecon Jacobs Mott MacDonald JV Appointed as Advisor for Melbourne Metro Rail Project

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that the Aurecon Jacobs Mott MacDonald (AJM) joint venture has been appointed as the technical, planning and engagement advisor for the Melbourne Metro Rail Project in Victoria, Australia.

2 Jul 2015

World's First Fully Functional 3D Printed Building to Come Up in Dubai

Plans have been revealed today in Dubai for the world's first fully functional 3D printed building, an ambitious move that will establish the UAE's position as the global centre of technology in architecture construction and design.

2 Jul 2015

Skanska Wins $61M Contract to Expand Orange Regional Medical Center

Skanska has signed a contract to expand the existing Orange Regional Medical Center healthcare facility in Middletown, New York. The contract is worth USD 61 M, about SEK 510 M, which will be included in order bookings for Skanska USA Building for the second quarter of 2015.

From Skanska 2 Jul 2015

NCC to Upgrade Three Hospitals in Södermanland, Sweden

NCC and Sörmland County Council have agreed to refurbish and extend three hospitals in Södermanland in a contract valued at about SEK 3 billion. The partnership will commence immediately with planning and, within eight years, the upgraded hospitals will be completed in Eskilstuna, Katrineholm and Nyköping.

1 Jul 2015

Interior Specialists Announces Acquisition of Advanced Flooring & Design

Interior Specialists, Inc. (ISI), the leading provider of interior design and installation services for the homebuilding industry, today announced the acquisition of Advanced Flooring & Design (AFD), a leading provider of quality floor covering and design finishes serving the East Coast.

1 Jul 2015

Construction Commences on Ladera Sports Center in California

H. Michael Schwartz, chairman and CEO of SmartStop Self Storage (SmartStop®), announced today the company has broken ground on Ladera Sports Center, a $32.6 million solar-powered multiuse facility in Ladera Ranch, Calif. The complex -- being built on the last available land approved for development in Ladera Ranch, which SmartStop acquired in 2010 -- is expected to open by summer 2016.

1 Jul 2015

Global Wood Coatings Market Predicted to Grow at 5.99% CAGR During 2014-2019

Coatings are products used to protect a surface and/or enhance its appearance. Coatings used on wooden substrates are commonly called wood coatings. Wood coatings are formulated using various types of resins such as acrylic resins, amino resins, polyester, polyurethane, and nitrocellulose.

1 Jul 2015