Trico Lift, a privately held full-service aerial lift company headquartered in Millville, N.J., was recently recognized by Sunoco Inc., with a Certificate of Safety Excellence.
Trimble has embraced the technology of BIM and is now endeavoring to make builders more aware of it. The company, which spearheaded the BIM to Field alliance in late 2010, announced in April it has joined the buildingSMART alliance, buildingsmartalliance.org, of Washington, D.C.
The Steel Market Development Institute has launched a new Web site, smdisteel.org. The site provides information about the North American steel industry’s market applications, research and reports on new product advancements and the industry’s commitment to sustainability.
Dow Global Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., announced the invention and development of a new, high molecular weight brominated polymeric flame retardant.
Walls & Ceilings’ publisher BNP Media has created a site specifically for contractors’ success stories, called “Moving On,” which was launched last fall.
On Center Software announced its 2011 Academic Program Scholarship is now open to applicants. The scholarship will be awarded to a university student currently enrolled in a construction-engineering program at an accredited U.S. school.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research announced the endorsement of its Sustainable Construction Supervisor Training and Certification Program by the Green Building Certification Institute.
Quality Systems Inc. has announced that the Perma•Crete product line is being used in Haiti by its Ayiti distributor to resurface the exteriors of thousands of small new houses being built in this country by various relief agencies to provide shelter and living quarters for the homeless people of Haiti.
Sto Corp. and Quikrete have announced a joint marketing agreement that enables contractors to combine StoPowerall Stucco finishes with Quikrete One Coat Fiberglass Reinforced Stucco Sanded and Quikrete Base Coat Stucco-Pump Grade Sanded to be covered by a single warranty.