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North America Construction Vehicles Market Anticipated to Exceed $26 Billion by 2020

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020" report to their offering.

8 Apr 2015

Goldcorp and Fluor Enter Strategic Partnership for Engineering and Construction Services

Fluor Corporation announced today that it signed a strategic relationship agreement with Goldcorp to serve as the Canadian mining company’s partner-of-choice for studies and engineering and construction services.

8 Apr 2015

Study Assesses Environmental Consequences of Sustainable Rooftop Technologies

Sustainable rooftop technologies—including green roofs, white roofs, and solar photovoltaic panels—can provide great environmental benefits, but studies of these technologies often look only at their use in hot climates and do not assess their full environmental consequences.

8 Apr 2015

Installed Building Products Acquires C.Q. Insulation

Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company”), an industry-leading installer of insulation and other complementary building products, announced today the acquisition of C.Q. Insulation Inc. (“CQ Insulation”) based in Tampa, Florida.

7 Apr 2015

HomeSphere BRI Network Adds Roofing Manufacturer GAF

HomeSphere's BRI Network - the homebuilding industry's first and only B2B digital lead generation and customer retention platform – has grown stronger today with the addition of GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America.

7 Apr 2015

PolyOne Develops Geon Bold Vinyl Materials for Outdoor Environments

Builders and homeowners know that faded colors on fencing, decks and windows can spoil curb appeal and decrease property values. In response, PolyOne Corporation has developed new Geon™ Bold vinyl materials with dark, rich colors that stand up to the elements, especially heat build up, without losing their vibrancy or performance.

7 Apr 2015

High School Student from Levittown Wins Top Spot in BNL 2015 Model Bridge Building Contest

Joey Nepravishta, an 11th grade student at Division Avenue High School in Levittown, won the top spot in Brookhaven National Laboratory's 2015 Model Bridge Building Contest. Nepravishta took third place in 2014.

7 Apr 2015

Minerals Technologies to Construct Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Satellite Plant for Sun Paper Group

Minerals Technologies Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Sun Paper Group to construct a 100,000 metric ton precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) satellite plant for paper filling at Sun's pulp and paper operations in Shandong Province, China. The facility will support a new paper machine that is scheduled to start up in the fourth quarter of 2015.

7 Apr 2015

Environment Influences Soap Foam Constructions Controlled By Machines

Shih-Yuan Wang and Alex Barchiesi from EPFL's Sinlab create structures that, while controlled by machines, are also subject to external influences. Their research challenges art and science.

6 Apr 2015

Construction Repair Work to Commence at Poe Paddy Tunnel along Penns Creek

Anglers, hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts are reminded repair work soon will be starting in the area of the now-barricaded Poe Paddy Tunnel along Penns Creek in a wide-ranging rehabilitation project that will require the temporary closing of a section of the Mid-State Trail on Monday, April 6, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today.

6 Apr 2015

Novel Adhesive Technology Could Help Bond Items in Wet, Moist Conditions

A Purdue University chemist has developed an adhesive technology that could help bond items in wet, moist conditions such as human tissue or underwater construction - by studying mussels and oysters.

6 Apr 2015

EECU Breaks Ground on the Heritage Trace Branch in Greater Fort Worth Area

EECU broke ground Thursday on its 14th location in the Greater Fort Worth area—the Heritage Trace branch. Credit union leaders and staff gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction with Alliance Town Center businesses and to announce new banking processes designed to help EECU members better manage accounts.

6 Apr 2015

CBL, Horizon Group Commence Construction on Second Phase of The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and Horizon Group Properties, Inc. announced today that construction has begun on the second phase of The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, near Louisville, KY.

6 Apr 2015

Broccolini to Build LEED® Gold Certified Office Project for PWGSC in Miramichi

Broccolini is pleased to announce that they were the successful proponent awarded the contract for the design, construction, and leasing of a large-scale office building in Miramichi, New Brunswick for the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

6 Apr 2015

Swisstrax Modular Flooring and Flexico Enter Licensing Agreement for the Australian Market

After seven years as a Swisstrax modular flooring reseller, Swisstrax and Flexico announce the signing of a Swisstrax licensing agreement. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Flexico has been integral to the sales and market development of Swisstrax flooring in the country.

6 Apr 2015

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North America Construction Vehicles Market Anticipated to Exceed $26 Billion by 2020

Goldcorp and Fluor Enter Strategic Partnership for Engineering and Construction Services

Study Assesses Environmental Consequences of Sustainable Rooftop Technologies

Installed Building Products Acquires C.Q. Insulation

HomeSphere BRI Network Adds Roofing Manufacturer GAF

PolyOne Develops Geon Bold Vinyl Materials for Outdoor Environments

High School Student from Levittown Wins Top Spot in BNL 2015 Model Bridge Building Contest

Minerals Technologies to Construct Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Satellite Plant for Sun Paper Group

Environment Influences Soap Foam Constructions Controlled By Machines

Construction Repair Work to Commence at Poe Paddy Tunnel along Penns Creek

Novel Adhesive Technology Could Help Bond Items in Wet, Moist Conditions

EECU Breaks Ground on the Heritage Trace Branch in Greater Fort Worth Area

CBL, Horizon Group Commence Construction on Second Phase of The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass

Broccolini to Build LEED® Gold Certified Office Project for PWGSC in Miramichi

Swisstrax Modular Flooring and Flexico Enter Licensing Agreement for the Australian Market

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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

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Top 5 Technologies Shaping Construction in 2025

Global Aerogel Insulation Market: Trends, Growth Drivers, and Future Outlook

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2Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability

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4Modular Design Could Make Retail Greener and More Profitable

5NxLite™ Unveils L80, the Industry's First Low-E Sputter Coating for Polycarbonate and Acrylic Enabling New Window Applications

6New Study Examines How Moisture Affects Microbes and VOC Emissions from Mass Timber

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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 Review Highlights Electrolysis-Based Strategies for Low-Carbon Cement Production

2Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability

3Researchers Explore Biochar from Agricultural Waste as a Sustainable Cement Alternative in UHPC

4Modular Design Could Make Retail Greener and More Profitable

5NxLite™ Unveils L80, the Industry's First Low-E Sputter Coating for Polycarbonate and Acrylic Enabling New Window Applications

6New Study Examines How Moisture Affects Microbes and VOC Emissions from Mass Timber