Nowadays, professional ice hockey players are getting injured frequently due to body checking, a key activity of the sport.
By Will Soutter
16 May 2012
Chinese infrastructure solutions provider WowJoint Holdings has announced that it will construct a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Zhenjiang City New District.
By Joel Scanlon
16 May 2012
Analyst firm NanoMarkets has announced that it will add a report titled “BIPV Roofing Markets-2012” (Nano-543). The report talks in detail about Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
By Will Soutter
16 May 2012
US-based Garage Flooring has introduced a new vinyl based flooring product named “Nitro Roll” for particular use in commercial and residential garages.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
NAVFAC Hawaii has awarded a $46.6 million design and build project to dck-ecc Pacific Guam.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
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