Construction technology news articles 
Euro Auctions - Used Construction Plant Global Review 2011 - 2012 - 1)
What a year 2011 was! Following the crash of the worlds construction markets, the movement of second hand plant and industrial equipment around the globe proved to be highly volatile and not without surprise. The fortunes of plant owners, plant buyers and plant sellers have changed over the last 12 months, but what is the real global story? With limited availability of brand new equipment and machinery in 2011 the trading market for pre owned... [more]
Mitsubishi Electric calls for manufacturers to make renewable technology more readily accessible and easier to understand for building and home owners understand for building and home owners
The company, which manufactures heat pumps, Photovoltaic systems, heat recovery ventilation and advanced air conditioning, will exhibit at the Ecobuild Show (20-22 March 2012, ExCel, London) several live products on its stand (S3410) to allow visitors to see the benefits and ease of use of currently available technologies. “The renewable sector in the UK is already very advanced and there are a host of products available right now that can he... [more]
Natural ventilation in schools : WindowMaster joins industry consultants to make the case
WindowMaster has joined industry consultants, leading academics in the field of natural ventilation and other solutions providers to make the case for natural ventilation in schools. Europe’s largest provider of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions helped deliver a full day seminar and workshop on natural ventilation in schools organised by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). The seminar sought to draw le... [more]
H+H Case Study: Celcon Blocks ideal for a fabric first approach
Housebuilder Cawrey Homes specified H+H Celcon Blocks rather than competing products for their new build development of energy efficient homes in Ratby. All thirty six of these homes meet level four of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Cawrey Homes focused on a ‘fabric first’ approach, therefore relying upon H+H Celcon Blocks to build as airtight and thermally efficient building envelope as possible. Cavity walls with traditional mortar using 3... [more]
Planet Positive Buildings: Cut carbon, save the Rainforest, engage local communities
Planet Positive launched their Building Certification programme at Deloitte on 28th November 2011 with over 100 invited guests from the built environment. Speakers at the launch included Paul King, UKGBC, Simon Cox, Prologis and Marco Marijewycz, Zero Carbon Hub who provided an insight into the regulatory drive to reduce whole-life carbon as well as the business case. The Planet Positive Building Certification for new buildings verifies embodi... [more]
Other Construction technology news and reviews
Data Center Construction Boom Driven by Healthcare and Technology
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a weakened economy, data center industry experts predict strong continued growth and construction activity for the foreseeable future according to a new ...
Mark Weiner and Brian Withey Join Common Sense Solutions
Construction Technology Experts Fill Key Application and Development PositionsBurr Ridge, IL (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Common Sense Solutions, the Midwest’s leading provider of technology solutions for the construction and service industries, has hired Mark Weiner and Brian Withey to fill key software application service and development positions.As the new Manager of Application Consulting ...
Construction sector has to build homes better, faster — Richard Hartung
FEB 9 — Watch a construction site anywhere around Singapore for a while, and you may start to wonder why it takes so long to build a building or construct a tunnel. You are not the only one wondering. Last year, the Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) said that “in construction, productivity levels are half that of the United States and one-third ...
Construction sector to get more boost
SINGAPORE: The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has taken another step forward to help boost productivity in the sector with a technology initiative.
Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant with Design and Construction ...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SSOE Group ( www.ssoe.com ), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement ...
Perennial Wood, Real Wood Made to Endure, Brings Longevity and Authenticity to Outdoor Applications
The next generation of wood for outdoor applications, Perennial Wood™, was introduced to the building and construction trade industry today at the International Builders’ Show. Made possible through TruLast™ Technology, a proprietary process from Eastman, Perennial Wood is real wood made to endure, that’s been modified to resist changes from moisture, such as shrinking, swelling and movement ...
Assignment: Education - Construction Academy
The La Crosse School District announced a plan to start a construction academy at both high schools next fall.
Illinois Rural HealthNet Signs Construction Contract with G4S Technology LLC
The Illinois Rural HealthNet (IRHN) has signed a construction contract with G4S Technology LLC that will facilitate the deployment of a new $21M fiber optic medical network, and allow residents of Illinois access to advanced medical care.(PRWEB) February 01, 2012 The IRHN is a not-for profit corporation of health care providers who have come together to deploy and maintain a high-speed network ...
Construction players set to build new networks
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming International Construction Week 2012 (ICW 2012), organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), promises a venue for players in the industry to look for new business opportunities.
Gazette.Net: President:?Montgomery College growth outpacing construction
Montgomery College’s president believes equity between the school’s campuses is at stake in her debate with county leaders about capital funding — the two sides are separated by nearly $180 million for how much construction money the institution should get.
