Building Systems Design Inc. (BSD) announced live demonstrations of the final beta release of its new BSD SpecLink-E (SLE) software at Construct2009, a national trade show for the commercial construction industry being held in Indianapolis.
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles praised the industry leading efforts of Sika Sarnafil, the first U.S.-based company to introduce a recycling program for commercial vinyl roofing membranes.
Architects and contractors can now find new LEED, Submittal Builder and Limiting Heights tools at USG Design Studio, the single online resource that helps architects and contractors simplify the design, specification and submittal process.
IB Roof Systems announced that it has successfully become a carbon neutral company for the 2008 calendar year after completing significant strides towards delivering a truly green product.
As builders and remodelers retool their businesses in a tight credit market and recapture the interest of jittery consumers, this spring is the greenest yet for the nation’s home building industry, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Gypsum manufacturer USG announces the availability of the 2009 Gypsum Construction Handbook. The guide is designed to be a complete guide to the selection of building products catered towards architects, contractors and other industry professionals within the building trades.
Petersen Aluminum has updated its Web site, www.pac-clad.com, with useful, easy-to-use innovative features designed specifically for architects and contractors. Highlighting the site is the PAC Visualizer that allows visitors to create a quick, customized look at panel profiles and finishes.
Brunelleschi Construction and m650 Flats will host a charity event in celebration of their 2009 Preservation Award win in the Adaptive Re-use category. The newly established award, given by the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy recognizes the creative transformation of historic buildings; Brunelleschi is the first recipient of this award.