Dodge Data and Analytics reported that construction starts increased 12 percent month over month in December, and starts for the year increased 3 percent to $745.9 billion. Nonbuilding starts were up 43 percent in December, in part because of the kickoff of the $2 billion Interstate 66 project in Virginia.
Silicone construction, polyurethane and coating technologies from Dow, the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games, are incorporated into the Olympic Village and Modular Houses.
The EIFS Industry Members Association announced the achievement of several exciting membership milestones and the addition of Master Wall to the memberships.
The American Concrete Institute announced the three recipients of the ACI Certification Award and one ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, January 24, 2018.
This month the International Code Council celebrates its 15-year anniversary as an international association dedicated to building safety in the U.S. and around the world.
Topcon Positioning Group's expandable semi-trailer truck with a seated theatre room and product showcase area will embark on its tour February 13 – 14, in Mebane, N.C., and then continue across North America stopping in more than 28 cities hosted by Topcon personnel along with dealer representatives.
This profile will be used for an upcoming feature, and will cover North America's youngest wall and ceiling contractors with coverage on business, work force, projects and other notes. Contractors 40 and under are invited to nominate themselves or someone they know who are making a positive impact on the construction industry.