Building Materials

Develon and Leica Geosystems develop tailor-made 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced a new aftermarket…

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Bendheim’s channel glass, manufactured by Glasfabrik Lamberts of Germany, now carries both an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a Health Product Declaration (HPD), supporting architects and designers’ demands…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University civil engineering researchers have developed patent-pending intelligent architected materials that can dissipate energy caused by bending, compression, torque and tensile stresses, avoiding permanent plastic…

Supplying, installing, load testing and LOLER certifying a wide range of manual and powered hoist units, Hoist & Winch Ltd has extensive experience and expertise in all kinds of industrial…

Few athletes succeed at bringing together the ideals of superior strength, graceful form, and lasting endurance. In construction, often the strongest materials are the most bulky and inflexible. Yet, window…

Five team members from Milgard Windows and Doors volunteered with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity installing Milgard V300 TrinsicTM Series vinyl windows. “Everyone was excited,” says Tim Large, a pricing manager at…

Elevates Exterior and Interior Architectural Designs Muskegon, MI– Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, highlights its range of architectural black and bronze…

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report, “RP23-01: Analytical Equations for Critical Local Buckling Stress of Lipped Channels.” The report provides analytical equations…

Bethlehem, PA – www.metal-buildings-institute.org  – The Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) has released a new informational module, Quality and Craftsmanship 201 – Retrofit Roofing. The module is in video format and available on the MBI…

Rolls of galvanized steel sheet inside the factory or warehouse. New steel coils offer a wide canvas for corrosion to make its mark. This is among the last problems steel…

Award-winning Bronx housing development provides mixed-income residents with comfort, luxury, efficiency. BRONX, NY—Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand…

SafePro Safety Products is helping building owners create compliant rooftop access by introducing its updated Roof Hatch Safety Rail. SafePro’s flagship product is a leading passive fall protection solution that…

Panel Built’s modular products became more durable and more efficient to manufacture, thanks to a switch to smooth steel. Blairsville, Georgia: Panel Built Inc. has announced today that it has…

Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $21 million contract extension to…

Josh Allison, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of Josh Allison Architecture of Charlotte, NC, selected Hope’s® Windows, Inc. custom handcrafted steel window and door systems to renovate and expand the 4,700-square…

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, continues to grow its lineup of mass timber hardware with the addition of the SCBH™ steel concealed…

Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechanisms and how to avoid…

[NEW YORK] Kaynemaile, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh, is a winner in Architectural Record magazine’s Record Products of 2023 (Building Systems and Components) in recognition of its full-scale…

During the past year, Orlando’s Stone Tile Group (STG) earned award honors for a multi-faceted hardscape project known as Mirage Porcelain Pavers by Belgard®. Belgard Commerical is part of Oldcastle…

Covers Performance Requirements and Details Comparisons IRVING, TX –  The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the publication of a new document that provides the technical basis for comparing…

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas –  A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on…

Richmond, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barricade Building Products, a leading provider of high-quality building materials, is excited to announce its participation in the Builders Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) trade show,…

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prometheus Materials, a leader in sustainable building materials, announced today the achievement of remarkable results in the ASTM C423 sound-absorption testing of its ground-breaking bio-cement and bio-concrete technology.…

M3 Roofing is a residential and commercial roofing company in Miami, FL, run by the husband-and-wife team, Xavier and Michelle Molina. This family-operated business is known for its commitment to excellence,…

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, May 16, 2023 — Solidia Technologies™, a leading provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable, high-performance construction and building material solutions, has announced its first concrete products manufacturing…

Green Badger, the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, released significant new features in its construction ESG platform expanding users’ ability to accurately track and report important Social metrics.…

HeidelbergCement Invests in Giatec to Accelerate the Industry’s Movement to Sustainable Concrete Technology OTTAWA, Ontario (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Giatec®, a world leader in concrete testing technologies, announced today that HeidelbergCement…

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), an innovative structural steel solution for dissipating energy through a…

At the end of a construction job, when the last bucket of paint has been closed and the last nail has been pounded in, you are done! Right? Unfortunately, finishing…

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is partnering with the WoodWorks Wood Products Council on a live mass timber build during the first…

WASHINGTON, DC – The Standards Council of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has formed a new group that will be primarily responsible for the ongoing development of AISI S250, North…

Muskegon, MI– Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum highlights its anodized aluminum for roofing. Metal Roofing Alliance has recently announced…

Charleston, UT — Fulfilling its commitment to make cross-laminated timber (CLT) available to the US market, Hundegger is pleased to report it is on pace to deliver cutting-edge equipment to…

The Best Practices Guide 18.0 provides guidance for damage prevention safety and includes new practices that reflect advancements in technology  WASHINGTON – Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit trade association dedicated…

Klemm Bohrtechnik presents newly developed drilling rig High Pressure Injection drilling (HPI) in special foundation engineering requires the use of especially designed drill rigs to carry out tasks such as…

Higher materials prices are weighing heavily on single family construction  HAMILTON, New Jersey — Total construction starts lost 7% in June, slipping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $863.6…