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Helifix Crack Stitch and DryFix Systems Restore 1900s Tobacco Warehouse

Helifix repair systems repaired both structural and aesthetic concerns during the restoration of a deteriorating 230,000-square-foot tobacco complex

Article • December 31st, 2012

3D Models Improve Quality of Construction at the Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion in California

An electronic plan room, in-place mock-ups and 3D models will help McCarthy Buildings ensure quality construction while building the new MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion

Article • December 24th, 2012

Putzmeister Pumps Overcome Unusual Jobsite Logistics on Subway Extension Project

A Toronto subway project challenged the concrete pumping company to pump 65,400 cubic yards of harsh concrete mix and operate under a 100-foot height restriction from a nearby airport

Article • December 10th, 2012

Green Affordable Bronx Housing Development Receives Prestigious Honor

The Bronx development is one of only three projects nationwide to receive the Workforce Housing Model of Excellence Award

News • November 28th, 2012

Remote Controlled Potain Cranes Save 10 Days Per Floor During Hotel Construction

A Potain Igo 50 offers a small footprint and radio controls which allow Patrinos Painting & Contracting to save up to a week and a half off construction on each floor of a new Hyatt hotel in Pittsburgh

Article • November 12th, 2012

Building a LEED Silver Certified and Earthquake Resistant Airport Transportation Center

The 520,000-square-foot Bob Hope Airport Regional Intermodal Transportation Center is being built to meet LEED Silver certification standards as well as using above ground base isolators to resist a maximum credible earthquake

Article • November 5th, 2012

FMI Predicts Construction-Put-In-Place Will Top $1 Trillion in 2014

Firm's 2013 U.S. markets construction overview also predicts residential construction-put-in-place will be back to double-digit growth in 2013

Press Release • October 30th, 2012

Winners Announced in 22nd Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards

Awards program honors projects that advance industry technology, apply innovation or provide unique solutions to building problems

Press Release • October 18th, 2012

Helifix StuccoPin Stabilizes Damaged Stucco Exterior on Florida High Rise

Contractor uses the Helifix StuccoPin system to stabilize a cracking stucco exterior without needing to tear off or re-render the stucco and concrete

Article • October 15th, 2012

Forming a Waste-to-Energy Plant With 131-Foot-High Walls

Italian formwork manufacturer Pilosio custom made solutions to make quick work of 131-foot walls

Article • October 8th, 2012

AISG Constructs Combat Zone Health Clinic in Afghanistan

Contractor builds a reinforced concrete and brick structure to US Army Corps of Engineers standards in dangerous and isolated conditions

Press Release • October 3rd, 2012

Induction Heating Cuts Preheat Time in Half During Lambeau Field Welding

Contractor says induction heating cut preheat time in half, eliminated extra gas cost and protected workers from hot equipment

Article • October 1st, 2012

Construction Moves Along at Lambeau Field Renovation

Miron Construction tackles construction at the Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field to add new seats, new scoreboards, a snow melt system and more

Article • September 25th, 2012

Constructing One of the Longest and Highest Viaducts in Portugal

Preassembling structures on the ground and lifting them to deck level minimizes risky activities inherent to working at heights on the Corgo Viaduct project

Article • September 24th, 2012

Resilient Structures Play Vital Role in Achieving Sustainable Communities

Joint effort between sectors of the building/construction industry will offer free workshop on creating and maintaining resilient, high performance structures

News • September 21st, 2012

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