Nick Gilbert

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Alside Commemorates 65 Years of Distinction

Alside, a renowned manufacturer and supplier of vinyl windows and siding products for residences, commemorates 65 years of its distinction in industries of home improvement and new constructions.

1 Aug 2012

AASHTO Upgrades Strength of Concrete-Reinforcing Steel to 100 KSI for Bridges and Other Constructions

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) upgraded the strength of concrete-reinforcing steels to 100 ksi for bridges and other constructions. This helped highway engineers to design with the stronger corrosion-resistant MMFX2 rebar (AASHTO MP18/ASTM A 1035 Grade 100 [690 MPa]).

1 Aug 2012

Former Plaza Hotel Converted into Sheraton Tampa East Hotel

Interstate Hotels & Resorts, which is a U.S.-based international hotel management enterprise, finished the $9 million refurbishing of the earlier Crowne Plaza Hotel, which has been transformed into the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel.

1 Aug 2012

Eco Building Products Secures More Releases from Current Contract Base

Eco Building Products, which manufactures treated wood products, has reported that the company has received more releases for EWP, trusses, labor and lumber products treated with Eco Red Shield coating.

1 Aug 2012

Expo Build China 2013 to be Held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre

The 21st Expo Build China is scheduled to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 1 to 3 April 2013. Expo Build China, considered as China’s biggest building industry exhibition, displays the latest and best building products and interior designs of the region and the world, with over 400 distributors and 60,000 visitors congregating to Shanghai during spring each year.

31 Jul 2012

Research Report on Architectural Activities in the UK Market

The Architectural Activities industry plans buildings and landscapes in accordance with the requirements of its customers with expert knowledge of design principles, building materials, building stipulations, and zoning regulations.

31 Jul 2012

Long Beach Headquarters of LD Products Receives LEED Platinum Certification

LD Products’ headquarters at Long Beach has received the top-most accolade for energy conservation and environmentally friendly buildings, after two years of consistent efforts. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded the LEED Platinum certificate to the online ink retailer’s offices and warehouse as per the council’s strict 2009 v. 3 regulations.

31 Jul 2012

Bamboo Strand Flooring Chosen for Rose Bowl Renovation

Smith & Fong Plyboo, a provider of bamboo flooring, has announced that its bamboo strand flooring has been selected for renovation of the Rose Bowl Stadium. The renovation is a $152 million project.

31 Jul 2012

Stantec Unveils Design for Alberta Public Safety and Law Enforcement Training Centre

Stantec, a provider of consulting services in architecture, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and interior design, has unveiled the design for the largest police training campus in Canada. The Alberta Public Safety and Law Enforcement Training Centre (APSLETC) will be situated at Fort Macleod, Alberta.

31 Jul 2012

Southwest Chicago to Accommodate New Self-Sustaining Focal Point Community

An organization with foresight has declared its intention to develop a financially self-sustaining living community in the Chicago city earlier known for high crime rates and unemployment and which is constantly facing the threat of depleting resources.

30 Jul 2012