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KAI Design & Build, HBD Construction, Inc. to build one of the first new hotels in St. Louis in years

KAI Design & Build, HBD Construction, Inc. to build one of the first new hotels in St. Louis in years

Posted by | Nov 8, 2018 | 0 |

“We are truly excited to be a part of this dynamic project and the revitalization of such a landmark site in the Downtown-West area of St. Louis City,” said KAI President Michael Kennedy, Jr. St. Louis-based Equis Hotels is the developer on the $20 million hotel and parking garage project, with Chiodini Architects of St. Louis providing its design and Peak Construction Group serving as the construction manager. KAI Design & Build/HBD Construction is the general contractor.

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CertainTeed® announces call for project submissions for the 5th Gypsum National Trophy Award

CertainTeed® announces call for project submissions for the 5th Gypsum National Trophy Award

Posted by | Nov 7, 2018 | 0 |

“So much of our time in this industry is spent focused on project deadlines, budgets, and looking ahead to the next job,” said Steve Hawkins, Vice President, US Sales at CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the best building professionals in the industry – those who approach complex and challenging building designs with creativity and ingenuity to achieve outstanding results in both residential and commercial projects, all while staying on time and on budget.”

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Sika Acquires Concrete Fiber Company in the USA

Posted by | Nov 7, 2018 | 0 |

Sika has acquired the global Concrete Fibers business from Propex Holding, LLC, which includes a US plant manufacturing synthetic fibers for use in concrete reinforcement, sales operations in Sika’s three geographical regions, and a strong brand.

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Clark Construction Becomes First General Contractor to Adopt Fitwel

Posted by | Nov 7, 2018 | 0 |

Clark Construction Group, LLC today announced that it has become a Fitwel Champion, further solidifying its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its employees and to building sustainable communities. Fitwel, an evidence-based healthy building certification, aims to support healthier workplace environments and improve occupant health and productivity.

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Building codes are a crucial element of disaster recovery

Posted by | Nov 7, 2018 | 0 |

Modern, regularly updated building codes are the key to preparing for and recovering quickly from a disaster. Studies consistently show that the adoption and implementation of current building codes is one of the nation’s strongest defenses against natural disasters and is a cost effective way of protecting what for many is their most important investment – their home or business.

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Preservation of Karl Marx School Wins 2018 WMF/Knoll Modernism Prize

Preservation of Karl Marx School Wins 2018 WMF/Knoll Modernism Prize

Posted by | Nov 7, 2018 | 0 |

World Monuments Fund (WMF) today announced Agence Christiane Schmuckle-Mollard has been awarded the 2018 WMF/Knoll Modernism Prize for their outstanding preservation of the Karl Marx School in Villejuif, France. For the first time in the prize’s ten-year history, a special mention was also awarded to Harboe Architects, PC for their preservation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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