construction

REHAU’s expanded RAU-FIPRO® portfolio enhances window and door performance, meets Passive House Guidelines

RAU-FIPRO® is a unique hybrid glass-fiber reinforced PVC material that allows for up to 33% larger window and door openings while meeting stringent Passive House guidelines LEESBURG, Va.– REHAU announces that its proprietary RAU-FIPRO® glass-fiber reinforced PVC material, similar to that employed in aerospace and motorsports for its outstanding strength and load capacities, is now available on […]

New Square UP Preconstruction Manager Josh Knaust Brings Drive, Passion to Win and Customer Focus

(St. Louis, MO) The UP Companies (UPCO) proudly announces the promotion of Josh Knaust from Estimator to the role of Preconstruction Manager at Square UP Builders. In his new position, Knaust works with the Director of Preconstruction to establish goals for the department and to implement best practices within the group to achieve reliable and […]

Infinity Drain’s Patented Site Sizable® Low Profile Linear Drain Helps Installers Quickly Overcome Challenges

Amityville, NY – Infinity Drain, the manufacturer at the forefront of architectural and decorative drains for both indoor and outdoor applications, is awarded a U.S. Patent (11,427,997 B2) for their Site Sizable® Low Profile Linear Drain. The drain’s lower profile helps minimize the floor height needed to achieve a curbless entry shower while the innovative […]

Availability, Aesthetics, Durability: Anodized Aluminum Garage Door Panels Offer Multiple Advantages

By Steven Soderberg, Lorin Industries, Inc. The once-in-a-century pandemic has caused great disruptions in our lives and in the economy, causing many problems, but also opening up new perspectives and possibilities. One surprising example is the garage door, the ubiquitous and increasingly prominent feature of single-family home design and construction. “Garage doors are a nightmare,” […]

ISG Designs State-of-the-Art New Office Space in Waterloo to Enhance Efficiency, Collaboration

Top 500 ENR Firm to Further Waterloo’s Downtown Development Renaissance WATERLOO, Iowa— Building off development momentum within the City of Waterloo, ISG is now the primary tenant of Art Bloc, a new mixed-use residential building overlooking the Cedar River in downtown Waterloo. ISG—a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm—reimagined the second level interior, designing a state-of-the-art […]

ThermaPANEL Hydronic Radiant Heating and Cooling System Offers Compact, Sustainable Alternative to Forced Air

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Therma-HEXX, the North American leader in modular radiant heating and cooling systems, announces the launch of high-performance ThermaPANEL modular hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems for new and refurbished residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The new interior system is environmentally friendly, improves efficiency and saves space and money just as architects, contractors and […]

XL Construction Empowers Employees on Company’s 30th Anniversary with New Strategic Vision

MILPITAS, Calif., – XL Construction just celebrated its 30th anniversary as a leading general contractor in Northern California with a ‘Vision Launch’ event where the company unveiled its long-term plan for enhancing employees’ professional development. The day-long celebration on September 16 was attended by 350 employees and held aboard the USS Hornet – Sea, Air and […]

TIMBER! Jason Trenn Joins Structurlam to Help Company Satisfy Burgeoning Need for Wood in Modular Construction

Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation, a leading mass timber manufacturer in North America, hired Jason Trenn as the company’s new vice president of manufacturing & operations for its new production facility in Conway, Arkansas. “Jason’s comprehensive background in lumber and engineered wood brings incredible wealth of knowledge to our Arkansas operations,” said Hardy Wentzel, CEO of […]

Forté Selected as a Top Luxury and Custom Home Builder in 2021 Best of Las Vegas

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 […]