Construction firms added 14,000 new jobs in April, the second consecutive month of employment gains for the industry, according to an analysis of new federal figures released by the Associated General Contractors of America. After more than two years of job losses, the construction industry is once again adding jobs, thanks primarily to the increasing number of stimulus-funded projects now underway, the association noted.
The DuPont Building Information Modeling Design Studio is an integrated decision-making and planning resource that applies 3-D modeling for wall systems utilizing DuPont Tyvek commercial products.
The 2011 Gordon, H.F. “Corky” Falbaum, CISCA Scholarship is seeking applicants. The scholarship award for $5,000 is eligible to the son or daughter of an active CISCA member who has been in “good standing” for two or more consecutive years.
The Structural Insulated Panel Association recognized five of the most energy-efficient buildings constructed with structural insulated panels during 2009 at the SIPA Annual Meeting & Conference in Chicago.
The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The Award of Appreciation was given to Frank E Nunes in recognition of more than 20 years of service and active participation in the work of ASTM committee C11. Globalnex
“Safety is an attitude” is more than just an expression to Dennis de la Mata, Training and Safety Officer of Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Local 476 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; “it’s a way of life.” And he comes by this feeling through experience.
The United States Department of Energy has awarded $1.2 million to Dow Corning Corporation to develop an insulating facade system that may significantly increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.
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