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Construction Defect Center Launches Aggressive Initiative Focused on Construction Defects in New Homes

The Construction Defect Center is launching an initiative to help homeowners in a newer subdivision, or condominium projects in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, or Colorado, if their stucco, or wood siding is showing signs of failing, if their roof is leaking, or if their windows fail to open, close properly or if the windows are leaking.

21 May 2015

AZEK Trim Introduces Quick-Corner Cellular PVC Trim

AZEK Trim, manufactured by CPG Building Products, introduces AZEK Quick-Corner®, an easy solution for corners that can save more time than ever before! Offering an even easier installation, Quick-Corner features a 1 ¼" nailing flange that allows simple overlap of flashing or house wrap and a generous 13/16" J-channel pocket that accepts virtually all types of siding.

21 May 2015

Forecast Report on Global and Chinese Plywood Industry Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Plywood Industry Market Research Report 2015" report to their offering.

21 May 2015

Formulators Receives Patent Protection for Aquaflex Waterproof Adhesive Technology

Formulators is proud to announce the issuance of patent protection for its waterproof adhesive technology marketed as the Aquaflex™ moisture mitigation system. The patent for invention numbered 20,130,131,244 covers an adhesive mixture suited for flooring installations over concrete with a combination of unlimited moisture and pH.

20 May 2015

Phelps Construction Completes Expansion of New Ellis Island Museum

Phelps Construction Group has completed a project for the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. to build expanded galleries for the newly renamed Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island in New York harbor.

20 May 2015

New Report on Worldwide Markets for Roofing

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Others.

20 May 2015

New AZEK Deck Constructed on Set of Canada AM Lifestyle Morning Show

As cameras rolled, a new AZEK Deck was constructed on the set of Canada AM, a lifestyle morning show on CTV in Canada, with expert commentary from Doug Plourde, owner of Danforth Lumber, a Home Hardware Company based in Toronto.

20 May 2015

GEZE Equips Porsche's New Dubai Facility with State-of-the-Art Engineered Door Systems

GEZE, a world leader in manufacturing and development of doors and windows has chalked up another success after they equipped Porsche's brand new facility in Dubai with state-of-the-art engineered door systems. With 49 Porsche cars on display, the new dealership on Sheikh Zayed Road is one of the largest Porsche Centers in the world.

20 May 2015

Simplified System for Collecting Power Produced By See-Through Electricity-Generating Windows

SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. today announced plans to replace traditional electrical wiring connections with a simplified next-generation system for collecting the power produced by its see-through electricity-generating windows.

20 May 2015

Stanford to Commence Construction on New Perimeter Trail

The university will begin construction later this month on the new and much-anticipated Stanford Perimeter Trail, which will eventually stretch from Junipero Serra Boulevard to Quarry Road.

20 May 2015

Global Wood Coating Market Forecast to Grow at 4.77% CAGR Between 2015 and 2020

The report "Wood Coating Market by Resin Type (Amino, PU, Acrylic, Polyester, NC), (Water, Solvent, High Solid, Powder, Radiation Cure), by Application (Flooring, Siding & Decking, Fencing, Furniture, Windows & Doors, Cabinets) - Global Forecast to 2020", The global Wood Coating Market is estimated to reach around $9.72 Billion by 2020, signifying a CAGR of around 4.77% between 2015 and 2020.

19 May 2015

MBI Honors Art's Way Manufacturing at Annual World of Modular Conference

Art's Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. announces that Art's-Way Scientific was awarded a 2015 Award of Distinction by the Modular Building Institute (MBI), at the annual MBI World of Modular Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The award winning modular transgenic swine facility was designed, manufactured and installed for Iowa State University's Zumwalt Station Farm in Ames, IA.

19 May 2015

AT&F Awarded AISC Certification to Perform Bridge Projects

AT&F, one of the world's leading large-scale metal fabricators, has been awarded certification by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). This now allows AT&F to perform work on a variety of bridge projects requiring an AISC-certified contractor and expands the ways in which AT&F can serve its customers.

19 May 2015

Wood Partners Breaks Ground for its 15th Apartment Community in Charlotte, North Carolina

Wood Partners, LLC has broken ground on Alta Berewick, a 266-unit multifamily community located on 16 acres at 5503 Dixie River Road in Charlotte. Construction is expected to be complete by December 2016, and apartments will be available for lease in February 2016.

19 May 2015

Acrow Bridge Installs Prefabricated Modular Steel Detour Bridge on Hawaii's Mamalahoa Highway

Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced the completion of the installation of a temporary detour bridge over the Umauma Stream on the Island of Hawaii. The 390-foot, three-span steel bridge is being used as a bypass on Mamalahoa Highway during repairs to a historically significant steel girder and trestle bridge. Acrow's bridge is expected to be in operation until summer 2016.

19 May 2015