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Cintec- John Sopinka Courthouse

The Man John Sopinka was born in Broderick, Saskatchewan in 1937 and lived there until his Ukrainian Canadian family moved to Hamilton, Ontario in 1939.

10 Jan 2023

Peab Builds Apartments in Gothenburg

Peab has been commissioned to build 397 apartments in the project Ekebäckshöjd in Högsbohöjd. The customer is Stena Fastigheter Göteborg AB and the contract is worth SEK 565 million.

From Peab AB 10 Jan 2023

Watson-Marlow to Showcase Bredel Hose Pumps at World of Concrete 2023

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is showcasing its Bredel hose pumps for handling of concrete at World of Concrete 2023, which will be held January 17-19, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.

9 Jan 2023

AIMPLAS Participates in the EU REPurpose Project on Safe and Sustainable Design of Elastomeric Plastics from Recycling of Post-consumer Waste

Finding a sustainable way to shape a zero-waste economy is essential to keep the world’s consumption within its planetary boundaries, especially for versatile and widespread materials like plastics.

3 Jan 2023

Bally Ribbon Mills Offers Nylon Cure-Tape for Rubber Hoses and Roller Covers

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces the availability of nylon cure-tape for rubber hose and roller cover applications.

From Bally Ribbon Mills 3 Jan 2023

National Composites Centre Announces Results for Life Cycle Assessment Tools for Construction

The National Composites Centre has completed an assessment of the composites data referenced in software and tools for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) used within the Construction sector.

15 Dec 2022

World-First Project to 'Self Heal' Cracked Concrete Using Sloppy Sludge Could Save $1.4 Billion Annual Repair Bill to Australia’s Sewer Pipes

Water treatment sludge could be used to prevent 117,000 kilometres of sewer pipes in Australia from cracking in future, without any intervention by humans, helping to save $1.4 billion in annual maintenance costs.

12 Dec 2022

University Campus Expansions Showcase Unique Windows and Doors

At a major university expansion project in the Southeast, collaboration and cooperation among the construction management firm, window and door manufacturer, and installation contractor resulted in several stunning projects recreating the look of the surrounding century-old buildings.

12 Dec 2022

Why Specifying Is So Important to Ensure You Get the Best Soil for Your Project

Specification on a landscaping project is vital to provide detailed instructions on construction, intent and performance, a clear definition of materials, and ensuring certain standards are met.

12 Dec 2022

UK Builders Say the Rising Cost of Materials Will Be Their Biggest Challenge in 2023

UK builders say the rising cost of materials will be their most significant challenge in 2023, according to a new report assessing the confidence of the industry.

7 Dec 2022