Tag: Construction and Building
Study: Housing Workforce Shortage Is Barrier to Affordability
OAKLAND, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- According to California's Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), the golden state must dramatically increase the productive capacity of its residential construction sector in order to create enough new housing to improve affordability. However, new research released today by Smart Cities Prevail shows the industry has failed to make the investments necessary to compete for the more than 200,000 new workers necessary to meet this ambitious goal.
Studco’s Vortex High Performance Framing System Eliminates Creaking in Tall Buildings
WEBSTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tall buildings, much like tall trees, sway in windy conditions, says Studco Building Systems. This is caused by a phenomenon known as vortex shedding. Vortex shedding occurs when wind runs into a tall building and the wind is "split" into two separate air streams around the building.
Resilmount Provides Reference Sheet for Sound Isolation in Multi-Family Developments
WEBSTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- One of the biggest issues that any landlord has to deal with are sound complaints between tenants in an apartment complex or other multi-family developments, says Resilmount. Most sound is generated by direct contact between the building structure and the wall and ceiling systems. If there is nothing to break up the structural and airborne sound vibrations, the sound is easily transmitted between different dwellings or complexes.
EzyJamb Single Rabbet Door Jamb Achieves a Fire Rating Specification of 90
/ScoopCloud/ -- EZ Concept is proud to announce that their EzyJamb Single Rabbet (SRC) door jamb received a fire rating of 90 after passing rigorous testing by Intertek, an independent testing and certification agency known all over the world. According to the Steel Door Institute, this means that the EzyJamb Single Rabbet door jamb has been approved to withstand fire for 90 minutes which slows the spread of fire throughout a building.
South Central Iowa Manufacturer Digs Into Storm Safety
OSCEOLA, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Osceola, Iowa's SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. took steps this week to address the risks surrounding dangerous weather - specifically tornado incidents like those seen in Pella and the Vermeer plant recently. With over two dozen employees housed in a steel-frame building, along with tons of manufacturing equipment, you can imagine what a similar incident would do to SIMCO.
Trish Drew of EPIC Presents on Construction Risk Management at 2018 IRMI Construction Risk Conference
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Construction Industry risk management specialist Trish Drew is among the presenters at this year's annual Construction Risk Management Conference, presented by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI), currently taking place in Houston.
Current Builders Expands to Florida’s West Coast
TAMPA BAY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders, an award-winning general contractor based in Pompano Beach, today announced the opening of a new office in the Tampa Bay area. The 46-year old company is expanding to meet the demands of their developer partners and to tap into the construction boom along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Mold Inspection Sciences Texas Announces the New Investment of FLIR E6 Infrared Camera Technology to Expand Testing Capabilities and Help Consumers Live Healthier Lives
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mold Inspection Sciences Texas, Inc. (MISTX) today announced the rollout of FLIR E6 Infrared Cameras across all Mold Inspection Sciences Texas service areas. The introduction of this advanced, non-invasive technology allows MISTX field teams to zero in on and identify potential sources of moisture during testing and sampling investigations.
RMA to Provide Consulting Services for City of Greenacres
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) today announced it has been hired by the City of Greenacres to develop a vision for the City and create a strategic action plan. RMA will guide the 8th largest municipality in Palm Beach County towards future economic growth by implementing the firm's proven strategies which have reinvented numerous cities throughout the state.
ReAgg Explains The Types of Aggregates Used in Construction Projects
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReAgg, LLC is a leading construction aggregate supplier in the Capitol Heights, Maryland, Washington D.C., and northern Virginia areas. We have supplied crushed aggregate in Capitol Heights and surrounding areas for several industries and projects throughout our over 33 years in business, including private, commercial, industrial, military, highway, and government projects.
Capital Industries Presents a Guide to Using an Easy One-Step Floor Sealer for Commercial Flooring
CUTCHOGUE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Industries, Inc. are commercial flooring repair and sealer experts. Using a concrete sealing product on flooring enhances the safety of the warehouse or other commercial space for staff and enhances the durability of the flooring. Commercial flooring typically has foot and vehicle traffic from forklifts.
Vacant Property Inspection and Seasonal Service Packages Now Offered by Miami Mold Specialist
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Travelers, rental owners, property management companies, REALTORS, foreclosure companies, banks, property investors, developers, commercial leasing companies can all benefit from Miami Mold Specialists' new vacant property inspection service offering.
ATI Innovates for the New York Aquarium with a One-of-a-Kind Shark Crane
MENTOR, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Have you ever visited an aquarium and wondered how the animals found their way in there? Engineers at Air Technical Industries (ATI) learned first-hand by designing a creative solution for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York City: the first continuous, double-rail, serpentine crane system of its kind.
Current Builders Appoints Chip Angenendt as Principal in Charge of Senior Living Projects
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders, based in Pompano Beach, recently hired Chip Angenendt as the Principal in Charge of key senior living projects including Allegro Senior Living in Parkland and Sunrise Senior Living in Boynton Beach. Angenendt has also been selected to coordinate the firm's expansion to the west coast of Florida, which will commence in late 2018.
Current Builders Hires Teresa Angenendt as Pre-Construction Manager
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders, based in Pompano Beach, recently announced the hiring of Teresa Angenendt as Pre-Construction Manager for the general contracting firm. With over 27 years' experience in the commercial architecture and construction industry, Teresa brings a diverse skill set to the firm.
CB Structures Ranks in Engineering News-Record for Specialty Contractors
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders announces its CB Structures division has been ranked by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as #7 in the Southeast Region for the Concrete Sector, #19 in Florida for Specialty Contractors and #45 in the Southeast Region for Specialty Contractors for 2018.
Miami Mold Specialists Receives Prestigious Accolade from Google My Business
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- High Tech and eco-friendly indoor environmental and mold removal service provider, Miami Mold Specialists, nominated by Google My Business for high class services rendered, excellence in community service, and impeccable customer feedback; achieving over five hundred real 5 star reviews in Google's My Business reviews and ratings system.
St. Clairsville Public Library expects to save $8,190 annually by switching to LED lighting
TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- St. Clairsville Public Library expects to save $8,190 annually and create a more reader friendly interior by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade its lighting systems to LED. The LED lighting uses an average of 60 percent less energy than the systems being replaced.
Current Builders Donates $100,000 to University of Florida Endowment to Support Student Scholarships at College of Design, Construction and Planning
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chip Reid, CEO of Current Builders based in Pompano Beach, announced that his construction company has donated $100,000 to the College of Design, Construction and Planning at the University of Florida.
Everhart Construction, a full-service design remodeling firm, specializing in commercial construction, build-outs, and residential remodeling, named Qualified Remodeler Top 500
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Everhart Construction, a design remodeling firm based in Houston, Texas, is the premier provider of commercial construction services throughout the Houston area. It has been named a Qualified Remodeler Top 500.
Miami Mold Specialist Announces Addition of Advanced Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation Services Business Division
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Premier South Florida mold removal company, Miami Mold Specialist, diversifies business, adds Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation services to extensive line-up of indoor environmental service offerings. Unbeknownst to most people, radon gas exposure is attributed as one of the top leading causes of lung cancer in the United States.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Jeremiah Glassford, JD in Birmingham, Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC) today announced that attorney Jeremiah Glassford has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction practice as a Senior Client Executive, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal Crawford McInnis.
SureCoat Systems’ New SureCoat and SureSet Repair Kits Now Available on Amazon
ANAHEIM, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SureCoat Systems today announced that the launch of their newest gallon and half-gallon SureCoat and SureSet Repair Kits are now available on Amazon. As a result, thousands of contractors and DIY-ers across the country will now have access to these repair kits.
EPIC Insurance Brokers add Josh Close in Birmingham, Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC") announced today that Josh Close has joined the firm's Birmingham-based national energy construction practice as a client services coordinator, reporting to EPIC Principal Brian Tanner.
Meigs County Public Library upgrades to LED lighting through a partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA
TIPP City, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The Meigs County District Public Library system has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade its lighting systems to LEDs for an expected savings of more than $6,500 annually. In addition to delivering an immediate payback, the work is expected to qualify the library system for a nearly $2,000 rebate from AEP Ohio.
Miami Mold Specialist in Expansion Mode, Acquires New Building in South Beach Florida
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Prominent indoor environmental services company, Miami Mold Specialist, recently announced the acquisition of prime commercial real estate in South Florida. This new commercial property will be used as Miami Mold Specialists' new headquarters, with remodeling and renovations already getting underway.
Helix Painting and Sherwin-Williams Team Together to Help Homeless Shelter in Denver
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Helix Painting is pleased to partner with Sherwin-Williams to revitalize Christ's Body Ministries, an inner-city facility serving poor, homeless, and broken people of all backgrounds. The Helix team was happy to lend a helping hand to the Denver organization.
North Central Local Schools expects to save more than $50,000 annually through a partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA
TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- North Central Local Schools' K-12 building is set to receive a dramatic upgrade in energy efficiency through a partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, a move that is expected to save the district more than $50K annually.
It’s More Than Green, It’s Waterproofing, says Pacific Roofing Systems
DANA POINT, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Repairing chronic roof leaks due to poor home construction without doing a tear-off or further construction takes innovation, ingenuity, skill, and in this case, the right product line up, says Pacific Roofing Systems. Pacific met the "construction-less" challenge to repair 2,000 square feet of spudded rock flat roofing and sloped metal roofing on a private Laguna Beach residence by instead proposing the use of a unique formulated monolithic liquid single-ply waterproof roof system known as the SureCoat Roof System.
Bed Bug Finders Says Proactive Bed Bug Detection is Key
STRATFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bed bugs can be a devastating experience for families and homeowners. For landlords, property owners and managers, not being proactive enough when it comes to tackling bed bugs in their properties can result in dire financial and emotional distress. That's why Bed Bug Finders LLC says being proactive is the best thing to do.
Miami Mold Specialist Integrates New Line of Anti-Fungal Mold Prevention Coating Technology
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Prominent South Florida mold removal and indoor environmental services company, Miami Mold Specialist, implements latest scientific breakthrough in mold prevention coating solutions. This all in one anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, Near Zero ECO VOC coating technology works by killing off mold at the source, inhibiting condensation.
Stratum Structural Systems Honored with ‘Best Of 2018′ award from HomeAdvisor
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Stratum Structural Systems ("Stratum") was honored with this year's "Best Of 2018" award from HomeAdvisor. Each year, the national home improvement resource presents this award to the best home maintenance and repair professionals in the industry who have shown a relentless commitment to high quality, customer satisfaction, and ethical business practices.
Carl Gibson to head WMH’s new Sacramento Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Please join us in welcoming Carl Gibson III to WMH Corporation. Carl will be serving as one of the key transportation leaders in expanding WMH throughout California. His responsibilities will include managing the new Sacramento office, broadening our client base, and mentoring junior staff in their professional development.
City of Vandalia expects to save $12,000 annually by upgrading lighting in partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA
TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The City of Vandalia in Ohio is taking steps to improve energy efficiency-and reduce its utility bills by an anticipated $12,000 a year-by upgrading its lighting systems in partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA.
Smart Cities Prevail Launches Multi-State Campaign On Prevailing Wage Laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Smart Cities Prevail today released a series of new TV advertisements on prevailing wage laws, part of a multi-state public information campaign launching in California and New Mexico. "HT Tran" tells the story of an Iraq War veteran who came home after being wounded in combat to found the award winning general engineering firm Anvil Builders.