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US LBM Acquires American Masons and Building Supply Company

US LBM Holdings, LLC announces the acquisition of American Masons and Building Supply Company from owners Dave and Cindy Westerman. American Masons will join the East Haven Builders Supply team, further cementing their dedication to the Connecticut market. Dave Westerman and his team will continue to lead the American Masons and Building Supply Company.

10 Dec 2014

Engineering News-Record Honors EVWD’s New Headquarters Facility with 2014 Best Project Award

East Valley Water District's (EVWD) new headquarters facility has earned the 2014 Best Project award from Engineering News-Record, a weekly publication providing news, analysis and opinion about the construction industry worldwide. This prestigious award, which the district claimed at a December 4 ceremony, is dedicated to honoring best construction projects across the country.

10 Dec 2014

Moen Takes Part in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Whittier Place Apartments

Moen Incorporated, the #1 faucet brand in North America will be among many prominent community leaders and supporters attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Whittier Place Apartments on Monday, December 8th at 1:00 pm hosted by the East LA Community Corporation, a prominent non-profit community service and advocacy organization dedicated to serving the needs of families and other residents of East Los Angeles.

9 Dec 2014

Georgia-Pacific Invests $6 Million at Thorsby Engineered Lumber Operations

Georgia-Pacific today announced an investment of approximately $6 million at its Thorsby, Alabama, engineered lumber operations to expand production capacity of laminated veneer lumber (LVL).

9 Dec 2014

Baseline Analysis Report on Lumber and Building Materials Distribution in North America

Lumber and building materials (LBM) distribution, a $120 billion industry, is part of the larger building products industry in North America. Channel participants handle a range of products from basic materials of construction to highly branded manufactured goods.

9 Dec 2014

Emser Tile Opens Branch in Raleigh, North Carolina

Emser Tile's newest location has officially opened in Raleigh, North Carolina.

9 Dec 2014

Housing Starts in New Brunswick Increase in November

Housing starts in New Brunswick were trending at 2,292 units in November compared to 2,184 in October according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.

9 Dec 2014

Saint-Gobain Plans to Acquire Controlling Interest in Sika

Saint-Gobain announces the plan to acquire a controlling interest in Sika, world leader in construction chemicals. The transaction involves Saint-Gobain's purchase of Schenker Winkler Holding AG, owner of 16.1% of Sika's capital and 52.4% of its voting rights, for CHF 2.75 billion (~€2.3 billion).

9 Dec 2014

ThyssenKrupp Strengthens Global Service Network with Acquisition of Lift & Engineering Services

In response to cities flourishing at an unstoppable pace – a 2.5 billion increase is expected in urban populations by 2050 – ThyssenKrupp, who has just introduced the new rope-less elevator MULTI, set to revolutionise the elevator industry, is expanding its network of mobility products and services. The company’s acquisition of UK-based Lift & Engineering Services is another step in strengthening its global reach.

9 Dec 2014

Comprehensive Research Report on Finishing Materials Market in Malaysia

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Finishing Materials Market in Malaysia: Business Report 2014" report to their offering.

8 Dec 2014

Danbury Hospital’s New Patient Tower and ER Wins ACEC NY Engineering Excellence Gold Award

Syska Hennessy Group, Inc., a global consulting, engineering, and commissioning firm, announced that Danbury Hospital's new 11-story patient tower and brand new emergency department (ER), received an Engineering Excellence Gold Award from the renowned American Council of Engineering Companies New York Chapter (ACEC NY).

8 Dec 2014

Simon to Build Premium Outlets in Tulsa

Simon, a global leader in retail real estate and the developer of the world's most renowned outlet properties, announced today plans to bring its incredibly popular development to northeast Oklahoma with the planned opening of Tulsa Premium Outlets.

8 Dec 2014

Comprehensive Research Report of Construction Site Supplies Market in Australia

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction Site Supplies Market in Australia: Business Report 2014" report to their offering.

8 Dec 2014

New Safe, Affordable Rental Housing Project for Individuals with Complex Needs in Prince Albert

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with River Bank Development Corporation, celebrated the official opening of a new rental housing project that will provide safe, affordable accommodations for individuals with complex needs. The project consists of six one-bedroom units, one of which is barrier-free.

8 Dec 2014

The New Home Company Unveils Coastal Residences in Newport Beach, Calif.

During private receptions held today for homebuyers, local dignitaries and real estate industry influencers, The New Home Company formally unveiled Meridian, its collection of 79 sophisticated coastal residences in the heart of Newport Beach, Calif.

8 Dec 2014