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North American Coatings Manufacturer, Jones-Blair, to be Acquired by Hempel

Today, Hempel announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Jones-Blair Company, a leading North American supplier for the protective and waterproofing markets. With the proposed acquisition, Hempel can look forward to a significant expansion of its North American business in accordance with its global growth strategy.

3 Feb 2015

GBCI Designates The Spinnaker Group as LEED® Proven Provider™ for Building Design and Construction Rating

Today, The Spinnaker Group announced that the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has designated The Spinnaker Group, a LEED® Proven Provider™ for the Building Design and Construction rating system family. This designation was developed to streamline the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.

3 Feb 2015

QUIKRETE to Demonstrate Q-MAX Concrete Mix at the World of Concrete

For nearly 75 years, The QUIKRETE® Companies has symbolized innovation in the building and home improvement industries, and that trend continues with the introduction of QUIKRETE® Q-MAX Pro.

3 Feb 2015

Novel Powder Coated Patterns and Imagery for Rolling Doors

Cornell Iron Works and The Cookson Company, brands of CIW Enterprises, Inc., are the first rolling door manufacturers to introduce powder coated patterns and imagery for coiling service doors, fire doors and rolling counter shutters.

3 Feb 2015

Schumacher Homes’ Multi-Generational Living Home Design Wins Gold National Award at IBS 2015

Schumacher Homes, is honored to have received the Gold National Award at the 2015 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV, one of the building industry's most prestigious events. This event celebrates innovation, creativity and excellence in architectural design.

3 Feb 2015

AECOM Subsidiary to Serve as Construction Manager for 3 World Trade Center

AECOM, the world’s #1-ranked engineering design firm, announced today that its Tishman Construction operation is serving as construction manager for Silverstein Properties’ 175 Greenwich Street project, also known as 3 World Trade Center.

3 Feb 2015

Welltec Annular Barrier Succeeds in Substituting Cement as Primary Well Barrier

Welltec®, the world leader in cost effective well solutions, is pleased to announce that its Welltec® Annular Barrier has been successfully utilized to replace cement as a standalone, primary well barrier for the mitigation of surface annular pressure build-up.

2 Feb 2015

Peab Signs Construction Contract for Healthcare Buildings in Ängelholm

Region Skåne procured 2011-05-20 Peab as contractor with a contract to build healthcare buildings in Ängelholm where Hälsostaden Ängelholm AB's clients. The parties have now signed an agreement for the construction of the above, a total of 435 SEK million.

2 Feb 2015

Indian Cement Market Expected to Grow at 8.96% CAGR During 2014-2019

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

2 Feb 2015

EPFL Conducts Complete Energy Analysis of Straw House

For the first time ever, an EPFL laboratory has carried out a complete energy analysis of a straw house, from planting the grass to the destruction of the materials. The results are based on the specific case of an administrative building in the city of Lausanne, ECO-46.

31 Jan 2015

PPG Architectural Coatings Launches All-New PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® Brand

Two legendary brands have now, officially, become one great paint. In an ongoing effort to better serve its long-valued customer base of independent retailers, PPG Architectural Coatings, a business of PPG Industries, today announced the launch of the all-new PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® brand, combining the heritage and product excellence of both the PPG Pittsburgh Paints brand and DEVOE®Paint.

31 Jan 2015

Bostik's Brazilian Subsidiary Opens New Powder Plant

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets, has taken another decisive step to boost its activities in fast-growing economies through the opening by its Brazilian subsidiary, Fortaleza, of a new powder plant in Queimados, 40 km from Rio de Janeiro.

31 Jan 2015

Architectural Products Magazine's Readers' Select Duralife Lockers Among Top 50 Products

Duralife Lockers from Scranton Products, a world leader in HDPE lockers and bathroom partitions, was selected by readers of Architectural Products Magazine as a Top 50 product of 2014.

31 Jan 2015

Global High Temperature Insulation Materials Market Projected to Grow at 6.8% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "High Temperature Insulation Materials Market by Type, by Temperature, by End-User - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

31 Jan 2015

IKO to Showcase Products at 2015 International Roofing Expo

IKO Industries, Ltd, a global manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing products, will be participating in the upcoming IRE (International Roofing Exposition). This year, the roofing construction and maintenance industry's premier event will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 24 through 26.

31 Jan 2015

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North American Coatings Manufacturer, Jones-Blair, to be Acquired by Hempel

GBCI Designates The Spinnaker Group as LEED® Proven Provider™ for Building Design and Construction Rating

QUIKRETE to Demonstrate Q-MAX Concrete Mix at the World of Concrete

Novel Powder Coated Patterns and Imagery for Rolling Doors

Schumacher Homes’ Multi-Generational Living Home Design Wins Gold National Award at IBS 2015

AECOM Subsidiary to Serve as Construction Manager for 3 World Trade Center

Welltec Annular Barrier Succeeds in Substituting Cement as Primary Well Barrier

Peab Signs Construction Contract for Healthcare Buildings in Ängelholm

Indian Cement Market Expected to Grow at 8.96% CAGR During 2014-2019

EPFL Conducts Complete Energy Analysis of Straw House

PPG Architectural Coatings Launches All-New PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® Brand

Bostik's Brazilian Subsidiary Opens New Powder Plant

Architectural Products Magazine's Readers' Select Duralife Lockers Among Top 50 Products

Global High Temperature Insulation Materials Market Projected to Grow at 6.8% CAGR

IKO to Showcase Products at 2015 International Roofing Expo

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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

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Trending Stories

1New Review Highlights Electrolysis-Based Strategies for Low-Carbon Cement Production

23D-Printed Concrete with Diatomaceous Earth Shows 142% Boost in CO₂ Capture

3Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability

4Recycled Glass Found to Strengthen Compressed Earth Blocks for Sustainable Construction

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

6Geopolymer Outperforms Cement in Stabilizing Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils