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
Eco Building Products, which manufactures treated wood products, has reported that the company has received more releases for EWP, trusses, labor and lumber products treated with Eco Red Shield coating.
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012
The 21st Expo Build China is scheduled to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 1 to 3 April 2013. Expo Build China, considered as China’s biggest building industry exhibition, displays the latest and best building products and interior designs of the region and the world, with over 400 distributors and 60,000 visitors congregating to Shanghai during spring each year.
By Nick Gilbert
31 Jul 2012
The Architectural Activities industry plans buildings and landscapes in accordance with the requirements of its customers with expert knowledge of design principles, building materials, building stipulations, and zoning regulations.
By Nick Gilbert
31 Jul 2012
Research and Markets has included another report to its catalogue, titled “Brazilian Cement Industry Outlook: Business Opportunities and Future Growth Potential to 2016”. The cement industry in Brazil showed a CAGR of 17.56% during the survey period 2007–2011. For the forecast period 2012–2016, the anticipated CAGR is 9.02%.
By Joel Scanlon
31 Jul 2012
Pro-Green Company is a specialist in green construction, painting, renovation, and general improvement of structures.
By Will Soutter
31 Jul 2012
LD Products’ headquarters at Long Beach has received the top-most accolade for energy conservation and environmentally friendly buildings, after two years of consistent efforts. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded the LEED Platinum certificate to the online ink retailer’s offices and warehouse as per the council’s strict 2009 v. 3 regulations.
By Nick Gilbert
31 Jul 2012
Smith & Fong Plyboo, a provider of bamboo flooring, has announced that its bamboo strand flooring has been selected for renovation of the Rose Bowl Stadium. The renovation is a $152 million project.
By Nick Gilbert
31 Jul 2012
Stantec, a provider of consulting services in architecture, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and interior design, has unveiled the design for the largest police training campus in Canada. The Alberta Public Safety and Law Enforcement Training Centre (APSLETC) will be situated at Fort Macleod, Alberta.
By Nick Gilbert
31 Jul 2012