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Introducing Luran® S BX11012 specially formulated for use by customers in the construction market
Styrolution, global styrenics supplier, will unveil an addition to its Luran® S acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) family of weatherable polymers, Luran® S BX11012, at the International Plastics Showcase in Orlando, which runs from April 2-5. BX11012 is a specially formulated ASA resin intended for use in low-gloss extrusion applications that require melt flows higher than typical extrusion grade ASA resins. It has excellent impact strength ... [more]
Perkins+Will Designs Landmark Student Services Building for Modesto Junior College
Today, leading architectural design firm Perkins+Will announced the opening of the Modesto Junior College Student Services Building, a new East Campus landmark. The building is designed to be both a campus front door and a student common space. And, though LEED certification was not an initial goal for this project, Perkins+Will incorporated sustainable strategies into the design as a matter of course. The facility is now expected to receive LEED... [more]
HRS finalists for the Construction News Awards ‘Best use of Technology’ in partnership with Lend Lease
Human Recognition Systems are delighted to announce our nomination with framework partners Lend Lease for the ‘Best use of Technology’ award at the up and coming Construction News Awards 2012. The entry is based on MSite 4.0 which provides Enterprise level biometric site access and workforce management reporting across all of Lend Lease Projects. HRS has a long standing presence within the construction space and this nomination is a testame... [more]
Mitsubishi urges building professionals to join online debate over lower energy use in buildings
everyone involved in designing, creating and maintaining our built environment is urged by Mitsubishi Electric to join an online debate on how the nation can lower energy use in buildings. The company has set up both Twitter and LinkedIn® accounts for its Green Gateway campaign in order to promote sustainable thinking within the built environment. "This is a straightforward way to generate a lively on-going debate that involves as many peop... [more]
Cheshire Demolition Turns To Finlay Central To Meet Industry Demands
Finlay Central has supplied Cheshire Demolition with a new Terex Finlay J-1160 Jaw Crusher, to help them meet the demands of customers wanting a quick turnaround for recycled aggregates and Type 1 MOT. The quick set-up time, versatility and mobility of the crusher means the company, based in Macclesfield, is now well placed to meet the demands of the fast paced industry. The plant is specified with a Multi Tooth Jaw Liner, for a better shap... [more]
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South Burlington construction firm finds past practices give way to technology-based approaches
Ray Moran, senior superintendent with PC Construction, holds an iPad and a stack of project blueprints it replaces at the Concord Hospital construction site in Concord, N.H. on May 16. PC Construction uses iPads to hold information from project blueprints and architect’s drawings to schedules and material inventory.
Suffolk Construction To Build INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital's New Medical Office Building IV
FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Suffolk Construction , one of the most successful, privately held building contractors in the country, announces today that its Mid-Atlantic Region was ...
SITECH Technology Dealer Established in Belgium and Luxemburg for Heavy Civil Construction Contractors
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (TRMB) announced today that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established in Belgium and Luxemburg. SITECH Belgium joins the premier network ...
Echo Pacific Construction Begins Modernization in the Anaheim City School District
Echo Pacific Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce the commencement of construction on the Gauer Elementary School campus in Anaheim. As one of the largest elementary school districts in California, Anaheim City School District offers a broad range of programs and learning opportunities, enhanced by strong support from families and the community.
The 2012 London Olympics, Emerging Architectural Trends for 2012, and The Top ten Construction Feats, in Construction ...
SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The May issue of Construction Digital is now available online for industry professionals.This month, we take a look at the London 2012 Olympics, exploring the building ...
Photo Release -- Newport News Shipbuilding Achieves Major Construction Milestone on Virginia-Class Submarine Minnesota
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that the Virginia-class submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) is "pressure hull complete," signifying that all of the submarine's hull ...
Supplier Marketing Spend Activity, Marketing and Sales Behaviors and Strategies in the Global Construction Supplier ...
NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Supplier Marketing Spend Activity, Marketing and Sales Behaviors and Strategies ...
Exploring the London Olympic Village in May's Issue of Construction Digital
SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --In our May issue, Construction Digital delves into the buildings and venues that make up London's Olympic Village - one of the most advanced Olympic sites to date.Aiming ...
The Rise of Pedestrian-Friendly Cities in Our May Issue of Construction Digital
SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --In our May issue, Construction Digital explores the emerging trend of pedestrian-friendly urban centers.As the green building movement continues to gain momentum, ...
Sage Releases Intuitive Construction-Specific Cloud Service
BEAVERTON, OR-- - Sage North America today announced the release of Sage Construction Anywhere, a cloud-based platform that increases accessibility to project data, fosters collaboration, and increases ...
