The North America warm edge spacer market is expected to witness substantial growth on account of growing demand for energy-efficient insulated spacers for glazed windows, according to a report published by Graphical Research.
Read MoreLast month Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. announced that its low-slope roof systems have passed stringent wind uplift tests, providing contractors with more wind-resistant roofing options. All roof assemblies exceeded their targeted wind uplift values, resulting in new Miami-Dade, Florida Building Codes, and Texas Department of Insurance approvals.
Read MoreLinetec has promoted Jake Kriewald from inside sales lead to outside sales manager for the Mid-Central states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. He reports directly to Linetec’s vice president of sales and marketing, Jeff A. Fochs, Jr., who previously managed the territory.
Read MoreROCKWOOL has launched Cavityrock® Black—a dual-density insulation board designed to mask the insulation layer with a bonded fleece facing to create a crisp, dark aesthetic in open-joint facades. Cavityrock® Black also offers the same excellent thermal performance, fire resistance, and moisture control of ROCKWOOL Cavityrock® insulation, states the company.
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“This launch maintains the focus, beauty and energy the Kirei brand has built its reputation on, while giving designers something new and interesting when choosing an acoustic interior design product,” said John Stein, CEO of Kirei. “The AVIO ceiling baffles add beauty to open spaces, while doubling from a functional perspective as a sound absorbing system.”
Read MoreThe American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2020 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, or one who has performed extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute. The following six individuals are inducted as Honorary Members: Dean A. Browning, Gary J. Klein, Harald S. Müller, Genaro L. Salinas, Eldon (Tipp) G. Tipping, and James K. Wight.
Read MorePolyglass U.S.A., Inc has enhanced the performance of its self-adhered modified bitumen roofing membranes. Used to design durable low-slope roof systems, the upgraded membranes install faster and cleaner resulting in labor and time savings, states the company.
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Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway Station’s futuristic design was a collaboration of Grimshaw Architects and Adamson Associates Architects, in conjunction with ARUP Canada. The main entrance pavilion’s curvilinear exterior features a RHEINZINK-clad standing seam roof.
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The Dodge Momentum Index, issued monthly by Dodge Data & Analytics, moved 1.8% lower in February. While the overall Momentum Index has declined for two consecutive months, it remains 11% higher on a year-over-year basis. The commercial component is 20% higher than a year ago, while the institutional component is 2% lower. This continues to suggest that construction activity should remain near its recent highs in 2020.
Read MoreToday, the eight member organizations of the Joint Call to Action for Healthy Communities (JCTA) Coalition published ten discussion guides to highlight successful cross-disciplinary collaborations for healthy, equitable communities. The JCTA includes American Society of Landscape Architects, American Planning Association, American Public Health Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Institute of Architects, National Recreation and Park Association, U.S. Green Building Council, Urban Land Institute.
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