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AGT Manufacturing Introduces New Device to Ease Home Siding Installation

AGT Manufacturing, a start-up company, is already recognized in Hudson for novel ideas in residential construction. The Trant Bar is the newest invention of the company. This device minimizes the number of workers needed and reduces problems that arise regarding safety while fixing vinyl siding in residences. This saves contractors a lot of money and time.

3 Aug 2012

Artisan Decocrete Offers Decorative Concrete Designs for Exteriors

The latest architectural style in homes and other buildings is the designing of the exterior areas. These are areas that homeowners use to unwind and enjoy the surroundings as well as entertain guests.

2 Aug 2012

California’s High-Speed Rail Project Predicted to be a Major Success

Construction of California’s 768-mile high-speed rail system is scheduled to begin next year. It is expected to provide a feasible alternative transportation and is prognosticated to be a success. This is the result of research conducted by Mikhail Chester, Arizona State University engineer, and Arpad Horvath, University of California, Berkeley, engineer.

30 Jul 2012

SNC-Lavalin Receives FEED Contract for Barge-Launched Jacket

Statoil ASA has awarded SNC-Lavalin the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for completing a 20,000 ton jacket substructure, which is part of the Bressay offshore development situated offshore in the UK portion of the North Sea.

27 Jul 2012

Australian Construction Equipment Expo to be Held in October 2012

The Australian Equipment Expo Queensland (ACE QLD 2012) will be conducted at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane from October 4 to 6, 2012.

26 Jul 2012

The International Window Film Association Offers Tips to Reduce Energy Costs

The International Window Film Association, a non-profit enterprise, is providing pointers on ways to minimize cooling costs while also reducing the burden on the country’s power grids. The organization observes that about one third of a standard building’s cooling challenge comes from the sun’s heat coming in through the windows.

25 Jul 2012

LEED Gold Certification for Dr Pepper Snapple Group Headquarters

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the LEED Gold certification to the Plano headquarters of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS). The Plano building has been identified as a “multi-use facility” since it comprises a research and development center and a data center besides the offices, and earned the LEED certification under the Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance classification.

20 Jul 2012

Petrillo Stone to Install New Exterior Stonework at Fordham University’s Hughes Hall

Hughes Hall, the earlier housing structure at Fordham University, which is now being made home to The Gabelli School of Business, is getting its exteriors redone with stone work by Petrillo Stone.

16 Jul 2012

UBM’s Ecobuild Events to Team Up with AMB’s Greenbuild Event

UBM’s Ecobuild events will join forces with the Greenbuild event coordinated by Malaysia-based AMB Exhibitions. Both parties will work together on the marketing and sales of these events.

9 Jul 2012

Millennium Roofing + Construction Helps Murfreesboro Residents Recover from Devastating Storms

Millennium Roofing & Construction, which has been servicing its customers in Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tennessee, since 1999, is still helping residents recover from recent storms. The owners of the roofing company jumped into action after a series of highly destructive storms passed through Murfreesboro and helped rebuild the community.

9 Jul 2012