General Construction news articles 
WindowMaster gives some guidance on natural ventilation solutions
Provider of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions, WindowMaster, is contributing to the debate on planned revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, due to take effect from 2013. WindowMaster has submitted recommendations to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC). WindowMaster’s Tom Lymn said: “We responded to the Chartered Institute of Building Servi... [more]
Sto will present its solid wall solution at Ecobuild 2012
Sto will be exhibiting its range of External Wall Insulation Systems at Ecobuild in march. Traditionally focused on high specification new build projects, the technology is also perfectly positioned for use in retrofit projects designed to improve the U-value of solid wall property. All of the Sto EWIS options will provide a minimum U-value of 0.3W/m2K with the flexibility to reduce the U-value further by adjusting the volume of insulation m... [more]
TRADA revises technical guidance on glulam
TRADA Technology has extensively revised its Wood Information Sheet (WIS) Glued laminated timber. Glulam is a high-performance product for structural engineering applications, produced in factories with robust production control systems. It often catches the eye of designers for use in specialist buildings, but it can be used for most load-bearing structures, especially where appearance is important and where long spans or curved members are cru... [more]
Ronacrete and Cemplas repair fire station buildings, appointed by The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority
The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority appointed Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd as the principal contractor to undertake concrete repair, brick repair and rendering works to the training tower and rear boundary walls of Croydon Fire Station. Cemplas completed the project using a variety of products selected from Ronacrete’s Concrete Repair & Protection and Waterproofing & Tanking ranges. Training tower Cemplas carrie... [more]
CINTEC Canada Offers Parapet Wall Strengthening With Paratec
CINTEC Canada, a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, offers Paratec (PARApet TEChniques), a highly versatile method of internal structural reinforcement that is tailored to meet the specific requirements of masonry parapet and retaining walls. The Paratec system strengthens low parapet masonry walls - such as those found on roofs or balconies, or a low wall that is part of a bridge or... [more]
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Business briefs for Feb.7, 2012
Over the next five years, LANL plans to award some $200 million in master task order agreements for general construction services, such as civil, architectural-structural, electrical, mechanical and piping.
Orange County Based General Contractor Announces Three Years Free of Accidents
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Even in today's world where safety is a focus point for most contractors, it is a known fact that the construction industry continues to face challenges when ...
Oklahoma Governor Joins AG's Effort To Stop Broken Arrow Casino
The governor said Wednesday that she supports Attorney General Scott Pruitt's effort to stop construction of the casino.
Upcoming general election spurs construction sector upward
KUCHING: The impending general election fuelled expectations that the ruling government will continue to push the implementation of [...]
General Cable Reports Fourth Quarter Results
General Cable Corporation , one of the most globally diversified industrial companies, reported today results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $0.09.
Area builders hope for construction uptick in 2012
A report released last month that assessed the nation's construction industry had some sobering news for Alabama. The state's general contracting companies, which do commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, saw some of the biggest decreases in employment in the country in 2011.
Building, Grounds Committee launches online database of University construction
The Student Council’s Building and Grounds Committee unveiled its new Grounds-oriented construction website yesterday evening at the Student Council general body meeting.
Construction Bids Approved For Hough Center
The Kirkwood R-7 School Board moved a step closer to completing the Hough Center project by approving five construction bids for the Early Childhood Center.
Workers' welfare boards' accounts to be audited: Apex court
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that accounts of all state welfare boards set up for collecting cess and disbursal of funds under schemes meant for construction workers would be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Construction Career Academy sign up
11th and 12th grade students are able to sign up for a Construction Academy that will prepare them for careers in the construction industry.
