The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass qpurcell Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:25 Plantd , a manufacturer of carbon-capturing building materials, has partnered with a North Carolina farmer to plant 101 acres of perennial grass. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACI Certificate Programs, delivered through ACI University, encourage concrete professionals to gain in-depth knowledge about particular topics in concrete materials, design, repair, or construction by following a defined online course of study. ACI CODE-440.11-22 and learn more about designing and detailing with GFRP reinforcement.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Residential building material warranties. How to read material warranties. Review GCP material warranty. When starting a building project, whether it's renovating a house or new construction, there are so many elements to cover that warranties often get pushed to the bottom of the list. michael.delros….

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Residential building material warranties. How to read material warranties. Review GCP material warranty. When starting a building project, whether it's renovating a house or new construction, there are so many elements to cover that warranties often get pushed to the bottom of the list. michael.delros….

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Today’s commercial buildings demand innovative roofing solutions that ensure protection from the elements and provide enhanced energy efficiency, sustainability, and durability. From cutting-edge materials to modern techniques, the roofing industry is revolutionizing how buildings are designed and maintained.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

Research by West Virginia University (WVU) professor, Joseph McNeel, and his colleagues suggests that certain lower-grade nature hardwoods, such as yellow poplar, can be an affordable and sustainable alternative to traditional building materials such as softwood, steel, and concrete.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 21, 2024

Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Replacing Concrete with Composite Blocks Photo courtesy RENCO USA RENCO’s proprietary building blocks replace concrete, steel, and wood.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

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, at Booth #606, taking place from September 18-22, 2023, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Construction Management 130

iField Smart

JULY 5, 2024

“Top 5 Sustainable Building Materials for Your Next Project” The construction industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “green” initiatives. Source: World Green Building Council That’s a sobering statistic, but there’s good news!

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Facility Management Building Codes Green Building 260

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Painting/finishing Building Materials Green Building 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Acquisition bolsters support for critical infrastructure applications Alum Bank, Pennsylvania – Creative Composites Group (CCG), the leading manufacturer of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites, has announced that the group has acquired the assets of United Fiberglass of America, Inc. (UF), This is CCG’s second acquisition in 2023.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. The factory manufacturing and onsite assembly enable faster construction, Langley says.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 22, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane.

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Carpentry Building Controls Controls Manufacturing 109

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Buildertrend Purchasing, a new exclusive rebates program, empowers builders to grow their bottom line and focus on what they do best: building and growing their businesses. We look forward to working together to provide builders with an unprecedented level of efficiency, cost savings and access to high-quality materials.

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Collaboration Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 263

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to Autodesk, the project will be built at about half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a typical multifamily building in the San Francisco Bay Area. For instance, with Forma’s Rapid Noise Analysis, MBH tested the impact of noise from highway traffic on different building configurations.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction Building Design 264

The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

Eco Material Technologies , a Utah-based producer of sustainable cement alternatives, and Hive 3D , a Texas-based automated construction company, have partnered to build five vacation rentals in Round Top. To replace traditional cement, Eco Material uses fly ash and other pozzolanic materials.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience 246

Construction Enquirer

MAY 23, 2023

Through its two manufacturing facilities in Telford, Besblock currently produces around 1.7 million m² building blocks per year, equating to approximately 250,000 tonnes. Its Star Performer cellular block uses recycled aggregates and 24 % less material than a solid block.

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Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Energy Efficiency 236

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When renovating a kitchen, one of the most important steps is choosing the right building materials. Choosing the right materials will help you create a functional, beautiful and cozy space. Style and design The choice of materials should match your kitchen style and design.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. A staggering 8% of total global carbon dioxide emissions come from cement manufacture alone. Bamboo is an incredibly fast-growing and carbon-neutral building material.

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Building Materials Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

“This code change will benefit stakeholders across the residential design and construction spectrum by improving the quality of materials and workmanship for post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors,” said Tim Christle, Executive Vice President for PTI. Higher quality installation and stressing of PT materials by PTI-certified field personnel.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It qpurcell Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:50 After harvesting their rice and wheat crops, many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left on their fields. The company gathers straw that otherwise would go up in harmful flames and turns it into building boards. The manufacturing process doesn’t require water.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Sustainability Painting/finishing 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Provides Guidance on Selecting and Installing IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division has published a major revision of PPI TN-55 “Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Heating and Cooling Applications”. According to Lance MacNevin, P.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 30, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) just released the fourth video in its “Travels with Tony” series. This unique metal building system houses the Tulsa Ballet in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and is available on MBMA’s YouTube channel, @MBMAMedia.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

This pairing of industry leaders goes far beyond just equipment supply and installation by providing a unique training and process innovation opportunity for the next generation of manufacturers and equipment operators. representative for Tiger Machine , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with occupied buildings being responsible for nearly 40% of global GHG emissions, according to Architecture2030. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change.

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Building Materials Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 52

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Once that powder is added during concrete manufacturing, the minerals then pull CO2 from the air into the concrete, where it’s mineralized and stored. Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? The concrete becomes a carbon capture solution.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 19, 2023

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 plant.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Curing Building Materials 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Building operations are responsible for 27 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions per year, with an additional 13 percent coming from embodied carbon within construction materials. To help reduce this outsized embodied carbon footprint, AEC firms can utilize material selection and data.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. Cons: Limited material availability due to reliance on byproducts from other industries.

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Building Materials Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Curing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 29, 2023

(San Francisco, June 6, 2023) – Kaynemaile , a leading global designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh for commercial, residential, and public buildings, today announces a major shift from fossil-based raw materials to biomass content. Makrolon® has been a consistent material solution for Kaynemaile for 20 years.

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Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Architecture 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 13, 2023

Bethlehem, PA – www.metal-buildings-institute.org – The Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) has released a new informational module, Quality and Craftsmanship 201 – Retrofit Roofing. A preview video is available on the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@MBCEA.

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