Construction materials news articles 
Crown Paints creates new role to support Construction Sector
Crown Paints has appointed Jim Sweeney to the newly-created role of National Construction Manager. Focusing on both new-build and refurbishment projects, Jim will be working in collaboration with design and build contractors - as well as facilities managers and multi-site property professionals - to meet best practice objectives in the specification of paint. He will be supported by initiatives such as Crown Paints’ carbon tracker - which c... [more]
Construction Materials Testing for Pacific Highway Upgrade Project in Australia Conducted by SGS
The construction and maintenance of highways requires a high degree of responsibility and technical expertise since any defects in the materials used for new road construction can lead to serious accidents when the road is in operation. Consequently, it is vital that the owner of such highway projects finds appropriate inspection, verification, testing and certification company with experience in the construction sector to ensure the quality of t... [more]
Introducing to a new generation roof insulation
The inventor of STYROFOAM insulation, Dow Building Solutions will showcase at Ecobuild 2012 (stand N1750) XENERGY SL, a new generation extruded polystyrene (XPS) for insulation of inverted flat roofs. XENERGY XPS combines the proven features of STYROFOAM XPS - durability, reliability and strength – but has even better insulation performance thanks to the addition of infra-red blocking particles to scatter and reflect heat radiation within the ... [more]
Construction Defect Center expands its Chinese Copper Plumbing Pipe initiative & urges US Homeowners with copper pipe failures in new Homes to keep the pipe-its evidence
The Construction Defect Center is now saying, "We think, we have another major Chinese building product disaster on our hands, and this time it is not toxic Chinese drywall, its Chinese imported copper residential plumbing pipe, or tubes, and we are pretty sure its going to involve hundreds of thousands of newer (2002-2007) US homes." According to Bloomberg News, in September of 2010 the US Commerce Department stepped in, and added tariffs, t... [more]
Formica Group will showcase its VIVIX(R) Exterior Façade Panels at EcoBuild 2012
Formica Group answers an increase in demand for decorative, lightweight and robust rainscreen cladding by introducing the newest addition to its materials portfolio with VIVIX(R)exterior facade panels. VIVIX is brand new to the UK market and will be on display for visitors to Ecobuild 2012, 20-22nd March on stand S730. For nearly a century, Formica(R) brand surfacing solutions have defined the look and performance of modern interiors worldwide... [more]
Other Construction materials news and reviews
Carlisle Construction Materials to Add PVC Manufacturing
GREENVILLE, Ill., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), a division of Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL), is pleased to announce plans to establish a PVC roofing membrane manufacturing ...
Construction-material costs were flat in April, AGC says
The cost of construction materials took a breather in April, while contractors showed slightly greater ability to roll past price increases into their bids, says an analysis of producer price index figures released this month by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Eagle Materials Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Eagle Materials Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on July 20, 2012 to stockholders of record of its Comm
Tuesday Sector Leaders: General Contractors & Builders, Construction Materials & Machinery Stocks
In trading on Tuesday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.7%. Leading the group were shares of Desarrolladora Homex (HXM), up about 4.3% and shares of Pultegroup (PHM) up about 4% on the day. Also showing relative strength are construction materials & machinery shares, up on the ...
Home-building standards must be high to benefit from AEC: seminar
The Asean Economic Community will open business opportunities for Thai contractors, home-builders and related businesses such as engineering, architecture, and manufacturing of construction materials, Commerce Ministry permanent secretary Yanyong Phuangrach, said yesterday.
$11,000 in Materials Stolen from Construction Company
DECATUR -- Stainless steel and a lot of it was stolen from a construction company.
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI): Zacks Rank Buy
This construction materials provider reported a 600% surprise in its first quarter, and also announced a lucrative acquisition.
Frost & Sullivan's Big Predictions for the Chemicals, Materials and Food Industry in 2012
LONDON, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Green products like bioplastics, high demand for innovative chemicals and materials, and industry consolidation will dominate the chemicals and materials industry across ...
Research and Markets: Construction Site Supplies Market in United States: Business Report 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction Site Supplies Market in United States: Bu
Granite Construction Declares Quarterly Dividend
Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable o
