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GSSI will be at World of Concrete 2020 Displaying the StructureScan Mini XT

GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be at World of Concrete held on February 4-7, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) 10 Jan 2020

Hope’s Windows, Inc. to Attend NAHB International Builder’s Show

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces that it will be attending the NAHB International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas from January 21 to 23 at booth #SU860.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 7 Jan 2020

Non-Regulation Manhole Covers Consistently Being Used on New Developments

Non-regulation manhole covers may be being installed incorrectly on type III roads on new housing and commercial developments across the UK.

7 Jan 2020

Peab Builds Apartments and Hotel in Larvik, Norway

Peab has been commissioned to build the Grand Quarter in Larvik in Vestfold, Norway. The customer is Grandkvartalet Eiendom AS and the contract is worth NOK 240 million.

From Peab AB 23 Dec 2019

Metsä Wood: Clever LVL Panel Connection Method Wins Open Source Wood Challenge

In August, Metsä Wood’s Open Source Wood, an open platform developed to connect people and innovation in the wood construction industry, announced a competition to find clever ways to connect large LVL panels....

From Metsä Wood 20 Dec 2019

Peab Builds Apartment Building in Helsinki, Finland

Peab has been commissioned to build an apartment building with 6-8 floors and 64 apartments on Vinsentinaukio in the Sompasaari district of Helsinki, Finland.

From Peab AB 11 Dec 2019

Building Thicker Pavements Now Would be More Cost Effective Later

One of the best approaches for extending the life cycle of roads and curtailing excess future expenses is to increase the thickness of asphalt on some roads.

11 Jul 2019

Lighter-Colored, Solar-Reflective Walls can Reduce Pollution and Energy Costs

If walls could talk, they would probably tell that reducing pollution and energy costs may be as simple as giving them a fresh coat of lighter-colored and more reflective paint.

10 Jul 2019

Carboncor's Cold Asphalt Endorsed for Use on South Australia's Roads

South Australia's Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has approved Carboncor, an environmentally friendly cold asphalt premix, for use on roads in the State.

From Carboncor 24 Jun 2019