Category: Construction
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Kolbe Launches LuxWall Vacuum Insulating Glass Options
Kolbe Windows & Doors officially launched its latest performance glass solutions, integrating vacuum insulating glass (VIG) options from LuxWall, Inc. into selected window and door products. This milestone reinforces Kolbe’s commitment to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions to the market. “Innovative and adaptable solutions like the VIG from LuxWall reflect Kolbe’s ongoing commitment to pushing the…
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ClarkDietrich Cuts Scope 1 & 2 Emissions by Nearly 70%
In its most recent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report, ClarkDietrich, the nation’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, has reported a near-70% reduction in its total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024.“This year’s results reflect not only our commitment to cutting emissions, but also our responsibility to help the building industry move…
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The Korte Company Mourns the Passing of Founder Ralph Korte
It is with profound sadness that The Korte Company announces the passing of its founder, Ralph Korte, who passed away on August 26, 2025 – surrounded by family. Born in 1934 in rural Highland, Illinois, Ralph was one of 14 children raised on a small family farm. With little formal schooling beyond the eighth grade,…
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ARA Foundation and Toro Company Foundation Work to Improve Minneapolis Youth Mentoring Center
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The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation partnered July 29 to improve the outdoor space at Bolder Options, a Minneapolis nonprofit that provides wellness-based mentoring for middle school youth. The project included a $20,000 grant, donated equipment and dozens of volunteers who built new above-ground garden beds, installed fencing and completed…
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Kingspan Rebrands EPS Line as AEROROOF, AEROWALL, AEROSLAB
In a move that illustrates its continued commitment to providing high-performance, application-specific insulation solutions, Kingspan Insulation North America, a leading manufacturer of advanced insulation products, has rebranded its expanded polystyrene (EPS) product line under new unified names that simplify product selection. The new structure organizes the EPS portfolio under AEROROOF™, AEROWALL™, and AEROSLAB™, each tailored to…
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C&K Paving Names Tom O’Toole Regional Sales Director
C&K Paving proudly announces the addition of Tom O’Toole as Regional Sales Director. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tom brings over 20 years of paving and construction expertise and more than 13 years of trusted client relationships to his new role. His arrival marks a significant step forward in strengthening the company’s commercial reach, ADA…
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Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025
At this year’s Public Works Expo, Caterpillar introduced its new Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader (140 LVR), giving attendees a first look at a machine designed to merge traditional operator preferences with cutting-edge technology. “This machine is an all-new ground up design for us,” said Eric Kohout, product application specialist for motor graders at Caterpillar,…
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Building the Future: Office Rentals & Modern Construction
Sandton has become more than just Johannesburg’s financial hub—it’s the place where global companies, fast-growing firms, and entrepreneurs set down roots. The growth of has been closely tied to innovation in commercial property development. Towers rise with glass façades, interiors are designed for collaboration, and infrastructure adapts to meet global standards. When businesses begin the…
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Why Paper Time Tracking Fuels Construction’s $177B Productivity Gap
In commercial construction, every hour affects the bottom line. Yet many supervisors and managers still spend 14 hours each week chasing down timesheets, correcting handwriting, and resolving hours that don’t match the work performed. These are not minor inefficiencies. Industry-wide, these tasks contribute to over $177 billion in annual lost productivity. Despite the rise of…
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New Book Offers Construction Pros a Guide to Surety Bonds
Contractors, project owners, attorneys, CPAs and construction industry stakeholders now have an indispensable new resource. The Contractor’s Guide to Surety Bonds: A Primer on Contract Surety Bonding for Construction Professionals by C. Constantin Poindexter, has been officially released and is now available worldwide through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Surety bonds are the cornerstone of construction…