Category: Vendor News
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Contractor’s Guide to Business Management Software That Pays
Commercial construction companies face a unique challenge: managing complex projects across multiple sectors while maintaining razor-thin profit margins. With retail buildouts, healthcare facilities, hospitality projects, and office developments each having distinct requirements, the right business management software can mean the difference between profitable growth and costly inefficiencies. “We see contractors making the same mistake repeatedly.…
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What US Builders Can Learn From UK Commercial Energy Sources
The United Kingdom’s energy sector’s mindset, forged by scarcity and high costs, has become its greatest strategic advantage. Driven by high costs from declining domestic reserves and a reliance on imports, efficiency became a critical financial necessity. Strong policy commitments to a low-carbon future cemented this direction, creating a world-class model for valuing energy. This…
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Most Cost-Effective Basement Construction Materials
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When planning a basement construction or renovation project, choosing the right materials can make the difference between a budget-busting endeavor and a smart investment that adds real value to your property. According to the National Association of Realtors, a finished basement can recoup 70-75% of its construction costs in added home value, making material selection…
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Why Structural Engineers Drive Commercial Success
In the landscape of commercial construction, where billion-dollar projects reshape skylines and define economic growth, one professional stands between architectural ambition and catastrophic failure: the structural engineer. While project managers coordinate timelines and architects design visual experiences, structural engineers perform the invisible work that determines whether a commercial building will stand for decades or collapse…
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Ellinikon Secures $525M for Global R&D and Innovation Hub
LAMDA Development S.A. (the “Company”) hereby announces that on the 28th of August the Company accepted a binding offer letter from ION Group, a financial services technology company, for the development within The Ellinikon Project of a Global R&D and Innovation Campus co-locating around 2,000 professionals from 44 countries. The Campus, which will be developed…
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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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FGIA Fall Conference Features Glass Workshop, Showcase
Two hands-on learning experiences will be offered during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN. During the Glass Products Council Workshop on October 8, participants will have the chance to see a demonstration of glass deflection and glass tools used for pressure adjustments to prevent seal…
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Precision Garage Door Shows How Doors Boost Curb Appeal
With today’s homeowners seeking unique upgrades to transform the appearance of their home, Precision Garage Door Service®, a Neighborly® company and leader in residential garage door solutions, spotlights the vital role garage doors play in shaping a home’s curb appeal, value and character. Offering a wide range of garage door designs, materials and smart upgrades, Precision Garage Door…
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Sustainable Steam Management Shifts to Bundled Solutions
Facility managers in today’s healthcare and institutional environments face an increasingly complex juggling act. Optimizing aging steam infrastructure, reducing operating costs, and meeting sustainability goals, plus doing it all with limited in-house personnel and shrinking budgets, is no realistic feat. It’s no surprise, then, that forward-thinking organizations are moving away from a piecemeal, transactional approach…
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Rokbak Expands Product Management Team in August 2025
At Rokbak, every articulated dump truck (ADT) that leaves the Motherwell factory in Scotland is the result of decades of dedicated engineering, hands-on testing and continuous feedback from operators. This is something Rokbak’s newest product manager Graeme Blake has experienced firsthand, having started his career on the factory floor before moving into fabrication and testing roles,…