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New Report Provides Trends and Forecasts of Global Roofing Materials Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Roofing Materials Market 2014-2019: Trends, Forecasts and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering.

4 Feb 2015

World of Concrete 2015 Witnesses Debut of Kubota’s New Skid Steer Loaders

Kubota Tractor Corporation made a highly-anticipated product announcement at the World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas today, unveiling its new SSV-Series skid steer loaders, with two models to meet the needs of customers in the construction, rental and agriculture segments.

4 Feb 2015

Addition of Pro-Shore Shoring Solidifies Dayton Superior’s Position in North American Construction Solutions

Dayton Superior Corporation solidified its leadership position in North American construction solutions today with the addition of Pro-Shore shoring products to their forming and shoring product portfolio. Dayton Superior will make the Pro-Shore shoring products available for sale in the United States, immediately. Later in 2015, the company will add the shoring system to their rental fleet.

4 Feb 2015

ComEd Begins Pilot Program to Deploy Smart LED Streetlights in Two Chicago Suburbs

ComEd announced today that it has begun a pilot program to deploy smart, energy-efficient LED streetlights in two Chicago suburbs, Bensenville and Lombard. Through this pilot, ComEd is replacing approximately 800 ComEd-owned fixtures in Bensenville and Lombard combined.

4 Feb 2015

Gilbane Federal Awarded Design-Build Construction Task Orders for Four Major Medical Facilities

Gilbane Federal announced that the company has been awarded four major medical facilities projects for a total of $120 million. These four projects are design-build construction task orders at multiple locations around the United States. Highlights of these projects are featured below.

4 Feb 2015

Swinerton Builders Selected by Denver International Airport for New Parking Structure Project

Denver International Airport has selected Swinerton Builders to lead the design-build construction of a parking structure which will increase the number of public parking spaces by 1,795. The new parking structure will be located on the east side Jeppesen Terminal.

4 Feb 2015

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