Eggrock Modular Solutions and Oldcastle Precast have entered into an agreement, wherein Oldcastle will receive exclusive rights to manufacture and market modular prefabricated bathroom pods of Eggrockin across North America.
By Nick Gilbert
3 Aug 2012
AGT Manufacturing, a start-up company, is already recognized in Hudson for novel ideas in residential construction. The Trant Bar is the newest invention of the company. This device minimizes the number of workers needed and reduces problems that arise regarding safety while fixing vinyl siding in residences. This saves contractors a lot of money and time.
By Nick Gilbert
3 Aug 2012
Hub Group has started work on the new 130,000-square-foot headquarters located at Oak Brook, III. Morgan / Harbour Construction is in charge of the construction of this four-story structure that is aiming for a LEED Gold certification and is expected to be completed in late 2013.
By Nick Gilbert
3 Aug 2012
Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors has launched new garage doors, which are now being offered in the greater Chicagoland region. Feldco has a long history of providing energy-efficient solutions in the home improvement sector. The company has installed windows, siding and doors for more than 35 years in the Midwest region.
By Joel Scanlon
2 Aug 2012
The Courtyard Miami Airport West/Doral Hotel now has the brand’s new Refreshing Business lobby idea, aimed at giving occupants the freedom to work unhindered or socialize while on the move. Visitors to the hotel will be impressed by the renovations and the new decor of the lobby with lively contrasting colors of orange and blue.
By Will Soutter
2 Aug 2012
The latest architectural style in homes and other buildings is the designing of the exterior areas. These are areas that homeowners use to unwind and enjoy the surroundings as well as entertain guests.
By Will Soutter
2 Aug 2012
The coil and extrusion coatings business of PPG Industries has declared that PPG certified metal panel program (PPG/CMPP) accreditation has been accomplished by six Nucor Buildings Group (NBG) companies.
By Nick Gilbert
2 Aug 2012
Miller & Smith and North America Sekisui House (NASH), have together come up with the idea of promoting a single-family residential complex in One Loudoun, according to One Loudoun Holdings, a joint venture of Miller & Smith and North America Sekisui House (NASH).
By Nick Gilbert
2 Aug 2012
Construction expenses in China are anticipated to go up by 8.8% annually in real terms up to 2016. Despite slowing down of the accelerated growth rate seen in 2006ƒ{2011, the country will persist in superseding other eminent national construction participants.
By Nick Gilbert
2 Aug 2012
PPG Industries, a coatings and specialty products firm, has announced that two new products, namely SUNCLEAN self-cleaning glass and SUNGATE 600 glass, will be launched at the GlassBuild America 2012: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, which will be held from 12 to 14 September, 2012. These glasses are targeted at the commercial building market.
By Nick Gilbert
2 Aug 2012
United Microelectronics, an eminent international semiconductor foundry, was awarded LEED-NC (leadership in engineering and environmental design – new construction) Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council for its 300-mm Fab 12A P3 and P4 in Tainan, Taiwan. P3 & P4 also earned the EEWH corroboration by Taiwan in 2011.
By Joel Scanlon
1 Aug 2012
Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfeld, Texas, commemorates an important breakthrough in the company¡¦s 30-year existence by manufacturing its 16,000th modular building section in July 2012.
By Will Soutter
1 Aug 2012
Alside, a renowned manufacturer and supplier of vinyl windows and siding products for residences, commemorates 65 years of its distinction in industries of home improvement and new constructions.
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) upgraded the strength of concrete-reinforcing steels to 100 ksi for bridges and other constructions. This helped highway engineers to design with the stronger corrosion-resistant MMFX2 rebar (AASHTO MP18/ASTM A 1035 Grade 100 [690 MPa]).
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, which is a U.S.-based international hotel management enterprise, finished the $9 million refurbishing of the earlier Crowne Plaza Hotel, which has been transformed into the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel.
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012