Las Vegas – Forté Specialty Contractors, a construction company known for its experiential design and luxury home builds, received two gold designations from the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2021 Best of Las Vegas Awards. Nominated in the “Luxury Home Builder” and “Custom Home Builder” categories, Forté was selected by readers through a popular vote. This year […]
New York, NY – Bendheim has introduced three new colorways – Jupiter, Neptune and Saturn – to its line of Optichroic® dichroic glass. The fresh color-shifting hues expand architects’ and interior designers’ material palette, providing new ways to create dynamic light and color effects. Bendheim’s dichroic glass is innately interactive in nature. As the viewer’s […]
This blog was contributed by Western Specialty Contractors. Winter is right around the corner. With the changing seasons comes freeze and thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure’s exterior if not maintained properly. Conducting an annual fall building inspection will […]
This blog was contributed by KWK Architects. In 1984, the World Health Organization suggested that up to 30% of new and renovated buildings had excessive complaints related to indoor air quality, which was directly related to Sick Building Syndrome. According to the EPA, Sick Building Syndrome describes situations in which building occupants experience acute health […]
Plan marks major step to engage U.S. policymakers, industry partners and NGOs to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, an ambitious journey to carbon neutrality across the cement and concrete value chain by 2050. Given the significant role of cement in society and anticipated infrastructure development, […]
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of outdoor living products, announces today the formation of a new partnership with National Vinyl Products (NVP), a family-owned and operated vinyl fence and railing manufacturer based in Nephi, Utah. “NVP’s product portfolio, U.S manufacturing capabilities, and cultural values are what we look for in a partner,” said […]
A new 2021 3M Home Renovation Study is showing us that U.S. homeowners want MORE – more information, choices, and action across the industry for eco-friendly construction materials and practices. “Many homeowners are now inspired to choose construction materials that both serve their conventional purpose and make a positive impact for the environment,” said Josh […]
REHAU today announced that Xavier LeBlanc has joined the company as vice president of window solutions for the Americas region, reporting directly to the CEO of REHAU Americas, Dr. Thomas Troeger. LeBlanc will lead the business division and drive growth of the company’s window, door and hardware product lines. LeBlanc has worked in the building […]
Watsonville, CA — Island Stone expanded its collection of Stone Essentials Textured Wall Tiles with the introduction of Ledger Panel and Ledger Corner. The textured wall tiles deliver the striking, enduring look of stone cladding in an easy-to-install, large-format stone Ledger panel suitable for indoor and outdoor residential and commercial applications. Ledger wall tiles offer […]