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Forecast Report on Commercial Construction Market in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Commercial Construction in China to 2018: Market Forecast" report to their offering.

23 Feb 2015

Unique Paving Materials Introduces RAVEL CHECK Liquid for Pavement Preservation

RAVEL CHECK liquid is a pavement preservation product that slows pavement deterioration in one application and will extend pavement life 3-5 years.

23 Feb 2015

Market Databook Report on Roofing Products in Poland

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Roofing Products in Poland to 2018: Market Databook" report to their offering.

20 Feb 2015

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum to Exhibit DensDeck Prime Roof Boards at 2015 International Roofing Expo

Like many other things in life, closing the gap is a good thing.
It's also true for roofing contractors weary of painstakingly installing certain types of roofing cover boards that require up to ¼" of expansion gaps to allow for thermal and hygrometric expansion. And that's one of many reasons why thousands of roofing contractors prefer DensDeck® Prime Roof Boards – no gapping required!

20 Feb 2015

New Connected Philips LED Lighting System on the Historic Big Four Bridge

At a recent special ceremony on The Big Four Bridge, Louisville, Ky. Mayor Greg Fischer flipped the switch to reveal a new connected LED lighting system from Philips, the global leader in lighting. The new dynamic color-changing lighting system, a shining example of public-private partnership, transforms the popular daytime destination into a lively nighttime art piece and backdrop for waterfront events.

20 Feb 2015

MityLite Enhances Patented Magnattach Portable Dance Floor

MityLite today announced several new design enhancements to its patented Magnattach® Portable Dance Floor that further contribute to the floor’s ease of use and durability. The new Magnattach floor design is 28 percent thinner and lighter than the prior version, making it, by comparison, the lightest dance floor panel in the industry.

20 Feb 2015

New Report on Global Fiber Cement Board Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Fiber Cement Board Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

20 Feb 2015

New Liquid Nails Extreme Landscape Block, Stone and Timber Adhesive from PPG

LIQUID NAILS® brand today announced the launch of Extreme Landscape Block, Stone and Timber Adhesive (LN-906). The new product bonds all stone, block and timber into one super-strong structure. It is also ideal for repairs to loose stone, brick or block, and is perfect for use on garden and retaining walls, capstones, planters, walkways and steps.

20 Feb 2015

PRG to Provide Owner's Rep Services for Public Safety Services Campus of Philadelphia Project

The Provident Renewal Group (PRG), a joint venture of STV and Turner Construction Company – two of the nation's leading construction management firms – has been selected by the City of Philadelphia to provide owner's representative services for one of the largest municipal projects in the city's recent history.

20 Feb 2015

TLC Taking on Multiple Projects at Tampa International Airport Expansion

TLC Engineering for Architecture's Tampa office is engineering multiple projects that are part of a major expansion underway at Tampa International Airport, building on the firm's expertise in the aviation market and years of working at Tampa International.

19 Feb 2015

Breakthrough Method of Making a Roof Awarded US Patent

ST Bungalow LLC and Molinelli Architects announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for a breakthrough method of making a roof for various kinds of buildings, including the "ST Bungalow," a newly designed, affordable, eco-friendly, solar powered home.

19 Feb 2015

The Palace of Auburn Hills Installs Musco’s Customized LED Lighting System

The Palace of Auburn Hills—home to the NBA’s Detroit Pistons—continues a legacy of providing leading-edge sports entertainment thanks to a newly installed, state-of-the-art lighting system by Musco Lighting.

19 Feb 2015

Dow Corning to Present on Silicone Contribution to Sustainable Architecture at Colombo Seminar

Dow Corning will join forces with local experts to examine challenges, trends and recent innovation in high performance building at a seminar and networking event entitled ‘Building Facades – A Changing Trend’, at The Kingsbury, Colombo on 23rd February 2015.

19 Feb 2015

Allan Block Upgrades Design Software for Segmental Retaining Walls

Allan Block has released a large upgrade to their design software for segmental retaining walls. AB Wall Design Software is a comprehensive design tool which outputs professional quality construction drawings, along with the technical support data.

19 Feb 2015

Integrated Methodology for Systemic Energy Efficient Renovation of Districts Being Developed by R2CITIES Partners

As R2CITIES fast approaches the end of year two, partners are developing what will determine the course of the project to its successful completion – an integrated design methodology for systemic energy efficient renovation of districts throughout Europe. This involves partners benchmarking and analysing the optimum combination of the technologies deemed suitable for each demo site.

18 Feb 2015