Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will launch a new interdisciplinary program leading to the bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering in the fall of 2012.
3M Industrial Mineral Products Division demonstrates its continuing commitment to environmental health and safety (EHS) in its roofing granule production operations by announcing all four IMPD plant sites have had their Environmental Management Systems certified to the ISO 14001: 2004 standard.
Boral Roofing announced the nationwide availability and distribution of BoralPure™, the concrete roof tile solution commonly known as Smog Eating Tile.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. was recently recognized by the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) annual STAR™ Awards for excellence in marketing. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. was the recipient of two 2011 SUPERSTAR Awards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) Dec. 14-15, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
The EPDM Roofing Association, (ERA), as part of its advocacy work on the issue of VOC regulations, is monitoring the countdown to the Jan. 1, 2012 full implementation VOC regulations in key Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.
Capital Safety announced its acquisition by the investment firm KKR. KKR has signed an agreement to pay $1.12 billion for the company to Arle Capital Partners, which had owned the company since mid-2007.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recently approved and listed the VTECH Industries 4x4 CMC Hurricane Polyurethane Glass, Impact Resistant Skylight and is compliant with the wind loads specified in the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC).
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued the final rule to ban the use of handheld cell phones by commercial vehicle drivers.