Charlotte Products, the formulator and manufacturer of “Swish” products, declared that the Swish Clean-it Stone and Tile Sealer has been improved to integrate a new polymer mix. Swish Clean-it Stone and Tile Sealer is a sealer for all kinds of floors, which protects the floor tiles from stains and damage caused by foot traffic.
By Nick Gilbert
25 Jul 2012
Eco Building Products has been awarded a contract to provide wood coated with Eco Red Shield, framework and workforce for the “Green Door” project of Brookfield Homes located in Ontario, California. The purchase orders are evaluated to bring in gross earnings of $400,000.
By Nick Gilbert
25 Jul 2012
Al-Jubail Petrochemical, a 50:50 joint venture between Saudi Basic Industries and Exxon Chemical Arabia, has awarded a contract to Technip to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to a facility manufacturing halobutyl, a superior-quality synthetic rubber polymer. The halobutyl facility is situated in Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Jul 2012
The City of Charleston in South Carolina has awarded a $110 million contract to a joint venture between Skanska and Trident Construction to provide new construction and renovation services at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium.
By Will Soutter
24 Jul 2012
Research and Markets has added a new report titled "Construction Sector in Poland H1, 2012" to its offering.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Jul 2012
Milgard Windows & Doors, a Tacoma, Washington-based company of Masco, has declared the availability of Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects for Quiet Line Sound Control Series windows, Ultra/WoodClad Series fiberglass windows and doors and the Montecito Series vinyl windows and doors.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Jul 2012
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, has announced an investment for infrastructure developments at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright. These proposed projects will improve existing facilities to meet the demanding needs of the Canadian Forces (CF), will help improve the operational efficiency of the Canadian Army, and will increase the competence of the base.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Jul 2012
The building crew are excavating 18,000 cubic yards of soil towards development of Phase II of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens which is a community of residences for elderly citizens.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Jul 2012
The building crew are excavating 18,000 cubic yards of soil towards development of Phase II of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens which is a community of residences for elderly citizens.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Jul 2012
A new dining center for the California Maritime Academy is being built to replace the old one which has been in use since 1954.
By Will Soutter
23 Jul 2012
ACA Roofing and Construction, a roofing contractor based in Chicago, has received the CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award for the second consecutive time.
By Nick Gilbert
23 Jul 2012
PPG Industries, a provider of coatings and specialty products, has inked definitive agreements for the division of its commodity chemicals business and subsequent merger of the business with Georgia Gulf, an integrated North American manufacturer of chlorovinyls and aromatics and producer of vinyl-based building and home improvement products, in a tax efficient deal worth $2.1 billion.
By Nick Gilbert
23 Jul 2012
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a new type of transparent polymer solar cells (PSC) that are capable of generating electricity. These cells can be fixed onto windows. The novel technology allows people within the buildings to see outside as they are visibly transparent.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jul 2012
Research and Markets, an online research company, has added a new report titled, “Construction Sector In Romania 2012” to its catalog.
By Joel Scanlon
21 Jul 2012
Huber Engineered Woods has launched its new ZIP System R Sheathing panel that provides an innovative approach to insulating and sealing the building envelope. This is the prime structural wall sheathing system that comes with continuous foam insulation to deliver five performance benefits in a single panel.
By Will Soutter
21 Jul 2012