The National Wood Flooring Association has awarded the “Best Commercial Wood Flooring” award to Acme Floor Company.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
Konarka Technologies has announced the integration of its power plastic solar panels into the metal rainscreen panels from Dri-Design for use in building façade applications. The integrated solar panels provide higher building performance, renewable energy and tax credits, and recurring return for building proprietors as well as pleasant designs for architects.
By Joel Scanlon
15 May 2012
US-based Reward Wall Systems is introducing the new highly energy efficient Boost-R-Panel which meets the requirements of architects. The panels can increase the R-value of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to R-30 and to a maximum of R-55 in certain specialised applications.
By Will Soutter
15 May 2012
Online website Research and Markets is offering a report titled “Underground Infrastructures, Planning, Design and Construction”. The report has been carried out by Elsevier Science and Technology. In today’s era when population is increasing steadily gas and water, tunnels and sewers form the foundation of any city.
By Nick Gilbert
15 May 2012
Standard Pacific Homes has announced plans for the construction of a 450 unit community at Watercrest at Parkland. The community covers a total area of 288 ac and the Watercrest community covers an area of 1,949 ac.
By Nick Gilbert
15 May 2012
US-based roofing contracting company Above All Roofing Solutions is offering eco-friendly and green product line named Title 24. The company is offering solutions which can help customers in achieving substantial savings.
By Nick Gilbert
15 May 2012
Business Minister Mark Prisk will today announce that the UKs Green Construction Board (GCB) has secured £1 million to bolster its operations.
The Siemens Building Technologies Division has added new thermal actuators to its Acvatix product line for room and zone applications. Along with an extensive range of accessories, the new thermal actuators offer unprecedented flexibility and efficiency.
Research from the UK’s ESRC (Economic and Research Council) shows that street furniture, barriers, parks, public spaces and neighbourhood architecture can stir up powerful emotions in local residents. This should be taken into account in programmes designed to reduce tensions and foster community cohesion.
Building and Civil Construction Company Tutor Perini has been awarded an $82 million construction contract by Gila River Indian Community. Under this contract the company will construct the Vee Quiva Casino & Hotel in Laveen, Arizona located next to Phoenix.
By Will Soutter
14 May 2012
As part of the renovation and expansion program for Mariott Ocean Point Resort project carried out by Urgo Hotels, Suffolk Construction has been awarded the $21.7 million project of construction and expansion.
By Nick Gilbert
14 May 2012
US- based manufacturer of energy efficient building glasses, Soladigm will form a partnership with Guardian Industries, glass product manufacturer to market and sell the Soladigm Dynamic Glass in the commercial building market.
By Nick Gilbert
14 May 2012
The Stone Grenite Series that has been engineered from Saint-Gobain has received the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality and GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification. The product was put through various stringent tests in order before being certified.
By Joel Scanlon
14 May 2012
Royal Building Products has announced that it will partner with Habitat for Humanity and other builders located across the US for the rehabilitation and repair of more than 55 homes as part of the Home Builders Blitz 2012 program. A total of 200 homes will be rehabilitated and revamped during the program.
By Will Soutter
14 May 2012
Online research website, Research and Markets is offering a report titled “ Databook- China Building Construction Industry Business and Investment Opportunity (2006-2015)- Market Size & Forecast, Key Trends, Drivers and Risk”. The report focuses on Emerging Market Intelligence in the building construction industry.
By Nick Gilbert
14 May 2012