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Giant Lightweight Geofoam Blocks Could Slow Down Settling of Roadways and Bridges

A research team at The University of Texas at Arlington is using giant lightweight geofoam blocks to bolster the earth beneath roads and bridges and slow down the settling of roadways and bridges.

12 Jun 2015

New Report on Worldwide Markets for Decorative Laminates

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Decorative Laminates in US$ Million by the following Types: Low-Pressure Laminates (Saturated Papers, Papers (Low Basis Weight), Decorative Foils, and Vinyls), High-Pressure Laminates, and Edgebanding.

12 Jun 2015

GreenCircle Certifies J+J Flooring Group as a Zero Waste to Landfill Manufacturer

J+J Flooring Group, a leading manufacturer of commercial specified flooring, announced today it has been certified as a Zero Waste to Landfill manufacturer by GreenCircle Certified, LLC., a prominent third-party certifier of environmental claims.

12 Jun 2015

Vimy Memorial Bridge Honored with Gustav Lindenthal Medal

A unique symbol of both cultural and environmental integrity, the Vimy Memorial Bridge represents a remarkable fusion of new structural innovations in a traditional heritage location. The bridge, spanning the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, received the Gustav Lindenthal Medal at this year's International Bridge Conference® (IBC).

12 Jun 2015

New Report Analyzes Worldwide Markets for Wood Panels

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wood Panels in Thousand Cubic Meters by the following Product Categories/Segments: Oriented Strand Board, Plywood, Particleboard, Medium Density Fiberboard, and Others.

11 Jun 2015

PCBC 2015: Bayer to Display Insulation and Weatherproofing Systems

PCBC is the largest homebuilding show for the U.S. west coast, also drawing attendees from Mexico and Canada. Construction and building envelope specialists from Bayer MaterialScience LLC will be in booth 1832 in the Expo Hall to showcase insulation and weatherproofing systems for production, custom and multi-family homes. PCBC will be held at the San Diego Convention Center June 24-25, 2015.

11 Jun 2015

Green Business Certification Announces Launch of SITES Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes

Today, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) launched its newly acquired SITES rating system, the most comprehensive program and toolkit for developing sustainable landscapes.

11 Jun 2015

Cabot Partners with Ace Hardware to Expand Distribution of Exterior Woodcare Line

Cabot Woodcare, a leading supplier of top-quality stains and woodcare products, has teamed up with Ace Hardware to expand the distribution of the company's premiere exterior woodcare line to more than 2,000 Ace Hardware stores across the U.S. this May.

11 Jun 2015

Skanska Inks Construction Contract for Helicopter Hangar and Administration Building in Sweden

Skanska has signed an agreement with the Swedish Fortifications Agency to build a combined helicopter hangar and administration building at the wing F17 in Kallinge, Sweden. This contract is worth SEK 310 M, which will be included in order bookings for Skanska Sweden in the second quarter of 2015.

From Skanska 11 Jun 2015

NCC to Construct 6km Stretch of 2+1 Road and Highway South of Kalmar

NCC has been commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration to construct a six-kilometer stretch of 2+1 road and highway south of Kalmar. The order is worth SEK 260 million.

11 Jun 2015

Breakthrough ‘Tunable’ Window Tintings Dynamically Adapt for Brightness, Color Temperatures and Opacity

Technology developed by the University of Cincinnati and industry partners can do something that neither blinds nor existing smart windows can do. This patent-pending research, supported by the National Science Foundation, will lead to low-cost window tintings which dynamically adapt for brightness, color temperatures and opacity (to provide for privacy while allowing light in).

11 Jun 2015

Chambliss and Liberty Tower Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Two Chattanooga businesses are now part of Tennessee history. Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is the only law office in the state to have earned LEED® Gold certification for its commercial interiors, according to a public directory of projects. Additionally, Liberty Tower is now the largest LEED® v2009 Gold certified core and shell project in Tennessee at nearly 214,000 square feet.

10 Jun 2015

POLB Awards Jacobs Contract for Phase 2 Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment Program

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded a contract by the Port of Long Beach (POLB) to provide program-level construction management services for Phase 2 of its Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment Program, a modernization of two aging shipping terminals in Long Beach, Calif.

10 Jun 2015

New Report on Construction Market in Spain

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction Market in Spain 2015-2019" report to their offering.

10 Jun 2015

Construction Begins at Prive at Island Estates

Privé Developers, LLC, led by co-developers BH3 and Gary Cohen as Principal, announced today that Privé at Island Estates is now in its second month of foundation construction. In a separate but related matter, a judge recently further confirmed what the Developer and The City of Aventura have always maintained, that vested rights exist without question.

10 Jun 2015