Landmark Green-Building Code Launched

Friday March 12, 2010

A group of major industry organizations joined to announce the launch of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC), described as a comprehensive model green-building code.

Gaco Pitches New Foam-Insulated Shelter Structure

Friday March 12, 2010

Gaco Western announced an enhancement of its GacoSafe Tent with the introduction of GacoShelter, described as an insulated tent structure built for rapid-response shelter solutions for military and other uses.

Arkema Launches Bio-Based Acrylics Project

Thursday March 11, 2010

Arkema announced an agreement with a regional government council and two university laboratories to launch a research program to develop bio-based acrylics.

ECONOMIC PULSE:
FMI Construction Index
Hints at Improvement

Thursday March 11, 2010

Consulting firm FMI said its nonresidential-construction index for the first quarter suggests a slight improvement from the fourth quarter of 2009.

PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY:
Roofing, Waterproofing Materials

Thursday March 11, 2010

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Inc. (Wylie, Texas) introduced CCW-500, a hot-applied waterproofing membrane, a patent-pending formulation that employs a post-industrial renewable resource. The membrane offers superior flexibility and crack-bridging ability, the company says.