Highest architectural concrete requirements for columns and walls cost-effectively fulfilled with system formwork without any special architectural concrete demands, the variable VARIO GT 24 girder wall formwork system in particular provides the basis for realizing all demanding geometrical and surface requirements. The architectural design calls for a special joint and tie arrangement for the visible [...]

The most recent Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) again posted a gain, showing continuing positive momentum on rising construction activity. The 0.7% rise is attributable to strengthening economic indicators released in March for 4th quarter 2006; business impressions provided by the Barometer’s contractor panelists during 1st quarter 2007 maintained their positive values.
In the Barometer(TM)’s Quantitative series, [...]

Located in the center of the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex and within ten miles of two major airports, the city of Flower Mound has become one of the fastest growing cities in Texas.
In response to this growth, Flaherty Development recently completed the new 651,000 SF Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center in Flower Mound’s Lakeside Industrial [...]

This report will look at the cyclical categories of non-residential building construction in Canada — commercial and industrial work. Institutional construction is more a trend phenomenon, driven by demographic factors and dependent on government financing. Engineering/civil construction can fluctuate dramatically as a result of individual large projects. There will also be comments on some key [...]

The Canadian construction industry is doing a good job of coping with the climate change phenomenon, two spokepeople for the Canadian Construction Association said last week.
And the environmental concerns sparked by climate change mean greater opportunities for the industry, they said.
Obviously upbeat and optimistic, CCA president Mike Atkinson and staff member Jeff Morrison said the [...]

SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO. is battling to stay afloat in a housing market swamped by a slump in home building and sales.
The 2,600-employee company makes fasteners, ties and other gear that construction workers use to join the wooden parts of homes and small commercial buildings.
Executives at Simpson are determined nevertheless to navigate the rough waters. The [...]

As her family’s new Albemarle County home was being built over the past two years, retired U.S. Air Force Capt. Jennifer Cui sought to incorporate as many environmentally friendly design elements as possible.
Along with her husband and two young children, Cui decided the custom-built house in Earlysville would include bamboo flooring harvested from responsibly managed [...]

Alternative Construction Company, Inc. announced the formation of the Future of Building Institute, Inc. (FBII), a non-profit organization currently being formed for the purposes of attracting and combining
Mr. A.J. Francel, President of FBII, stated, “We are interested in achieving total housing solutions. For years, the economics of housing have looked at mortgage costs, maintenance costs, [...]

Meadow Valley Corporation (NASDAQ:MVCO) announced today that it has been awarded three new construction contracts by the Arizona Department of Transportation valued at a total of approximately $47.5 million.
Meadow Valley won a $40.2 million contract to construct three new precast concrete girder bridges and new High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes by widening the existing median [...]

Research carried out by industry professionals in the region estimates that active construction projects currently under way in the Gulf region are in excess of US$1 trillion. The UAE, currently the largest construction market among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has more than US$300 billion worth of active projects and the emirate of Dubai [...]

Alternative Construction Company, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCY) released today its first quarter sales and profits for 2007. Pursuant to its recent restructuring, earnings results compared favorably with year ago results. Both profit and revenue numbers were the result of a year long effort to effectuate efficiency measures, productivity gains, cost of capital reductions, raw [...]

We think this benchtop is actually a cabinet saw in a compact, totally portable disguise. Its looks are completely deceiving, because it handles any job a big saw can, yet it’s compact for the home workshop and super convenient to take to a job site.
First, it’s got the largest table surface in the worksite [...]