Materials Archives - Construction Today https://construction-today.com/news/category/topics/materials/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:05:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://construction-today.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/10/ct-150x150.png Materials Archives - Construction Today https://construction-today.com/news/category/topics/materials/ 32 32 Val Stiener of Chase Lumber discusses why people, place and products are the driving force behind the business https://construction-today.com/news/val-stiener-of-chase-lumber-discusses-why-people-place-and-products-are-the-driving-force-behind-the-business/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:41:56 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3404 Rooted in relationships We are a building materials supplier, and have held firm to our roots. We don’t try to

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]]> We are a building materials supplier, and have held firm to our roots. We don’t try to be something to everybody, we do what we do and try to do it to the best of our ability. I think that has been the secret to our success for this long,” begins Val Stiener, President at Chase Lumber (Chase), which is currently enjoying its fifth generation of family management. “There is a lot of competition in...

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]]> Construction employment increases by 20,000 in November, says Associated Builders and Contractors https://construction-today.com/news/construction-employment-increases-by-20000-in-november-says-associated-builders-and-contractors/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:42:45 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3331 How will this impact the industry? The construction industry added 20,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and

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]]> The construction industry added 20,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) data analysis released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This result means that the industry employment has risen by 248,000 jobs; an increase of 3.3 percent. Non-residential building added 8200 new jobs, while heavy and civil engineering and non-residential specialty trade added...

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]]> How the National Cement Company of Alabama is steering towards a green future https://construction-today.com/news/how-the-national-cement-company-of-alabama-is-steering-towards-a-green-future/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:16:29 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3191 Concrete without carbon The National Cement Company of Alabama (NCCA) first began producing cement at its current site in Ragland,

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]]> The National Cement Company of Alabama (NCCA) first began producing cement at its current site in Ragland, Alabama in 1908, then operating under the name of the Atlantic & Gulf Portland Cement Company. The company changed its name to National Cement Company in 1920, enjoying various owners up until 1974, when it was purchased by the Vicat Group, a French company with origins stretching back as far...

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]]> Building the future https://construction-today.com/news/building-the-future/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:58:51 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3151 It’s Q&A time for Jamie Gentoso, President, Holcim Building Envelope and Global Head, Holcim Solutions & Products Let’s start with

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]]> It’s Q&A time for Jamie Gentoso, President, Holcim Building Envelope and Global Head, Holcim Solutions & Products Let’s start with some more information about you: First off, I’m a wife and a mother with kids aged 13, 11 and 10, and I know we have an opportunity to leave them with a better world. By training, I’m a civil engineer and have worked in construction materials my entire career.

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]]> The sky’s the only limit for SmartRoof’s growth and impact trajectory https://construction-today.com/news/the-skys-the-only-limit-for-smartroofs-growth-and-impact-trajectory/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:17:56 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3136 Through the roof As a relatively young company, founded in 2016, SmartRoof’s story has been one of consistent growth, thanks

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]]> As a relatively young company, founded in 2016, SmartRoof’s story has been one of consistent growth, thanks to hard work and dedication. Speaking to Construction Today, COO, Sean O’Reilly, explains that the company’s core values have been the guiding lights for organizational growth and direction. “The business has been built on creating the type of culture and environment in which your friends...

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]]> MJ Dean Construction Inc (MJ Dean) hit the ground running when it kick-started its operation in the late 80s https://construction-today.com/news/mj-dean-construction-inc/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:28:01 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?post_type=profile&p=2340 Bigger and bolder Since then, the business has continually combined best practices with an expert team to complete exemplary projects

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]]> Bigger and bolder Since then, the business has continually combined best practices with an expert team to complete exemplary projects in the State of Nevada Mike Dean brought MJ Dean to life in 1989, and pushed the business from bidding for structural concrete work to taking on greater general contractor projects. “We started out small in 1990, but we expanded very quickly to take on a few sizable...

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]]> Ernest Maier has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of building materials in the Greater Washington DC area https://construction-today.com/news/ernest-maier/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:57:41 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?post_type=profile&p=2336 The lesson of big words Supplying a variety of aggregates, concrete, steel, insulation, masonry, outdoor living materials, tools, and construction

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]]> The lesson of big words Supplying a variety of aggregates, concrete, steel, insulation, masonry, outdoor living materials, tools, and construction accessories, Ernest Maier has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of building materials in the Greater Washington DC area With 12 locations servicing projects from Richmond to Pennsylvania and Shenandoah Valley to Delaware, Ernest Maier is one of...

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]]> Innovation and sustainability are the driving forces of Ash Grove’s success https://construction-today.com/news/ash-grove/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:52:32 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?post_type=profile&p=2332 Cementing strong foundations With a dedication to quality cement and exceptional practices both on-site and off, the company continues to

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]]> Cementing strong foundations With a dedication to quality cement and exceptional practices both on-site and off, the company continues to be a leader for the building materials sector Ash Grove is proud of the roots it has within the cement industry, and the company is building on its heritage to become more innovative and sustainable for the ever-changing world of construction. For over 140 years...

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]]> Time to twin https://construction-today.com/news/time-to-twin/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:41:44 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=2299 As we race to net zero, businesses and people alike are reengineering their traditional processes for a sustainable future. Due

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]]> As we race to net zero, businesses and people alike are reengineering their traditional processes for a sustainable future. Due to growing populations, increased housing demand and pressure to be sustainable, traditional building processes are no longer a fit for our post-pandemic needs and it is essential for the industry to take a digital-first approach to meet these increasing demands.

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]]> Shifting attitudes https://construction-today.com/news/shifting-attitudes/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:36:54 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=2293 The UK and US are closely connected and notoriously share a number of similarities and differences across the board. When

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]]> The UK and US are closely connected and notoriously share a number of similarities and differences across the board. When it comes to housing, both have fast growing populations, meaning housing is in high demand and short supply. According to research from Realtor.com, the US is short 5.24 million homes, representing an increase of 1.4 million from the 2019 gap of 3.84 million. In the UK...

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