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Saint-Gobain expands its portfolio in construction chemicals with the acquisition of Adfil, top player in fibers for concrete reinforcement

GCP Applied Technologies

Thanks to this acquisition, Saint-Gobain will be able to offer its clients an enlarged range of solutions including concrete admixtures and fibers accelerating the development of sustainable and high-performance concrete. jpg North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491)

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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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Sustainable construction awards go to 13 winners in Toronto

BD+C

The thirteen winning projects share in more than USD 300,000 prize money, and illustrate how sustainable construction continues to evolve – developing more sophisticated and multi-disciplinary responses to the challenges facing the building and construction industry. Las Vegas, NV. Sustainable Design and Construction Sustainability'

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EPA Provides Technical Assistance Towards Sustainability Goals

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 43 communities—rural, urban and suburban—will receive technical assistance to pursue sustainable growth that encourages local economic development while safeguarding people’s health and the environment. Washoe Tribe, NV. EPA consulted with the U.S. Seneca Nation, NY. Vinton, TX.

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zulily, Inc. Selects Nevada For New Fulfillment Center

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has announced the construction of a new fulfillment center in McCarran, NV that will double the size of its existing Nevada fulfillment center. zulily’s existing Nevada fulfillment center, also located in McCarran, NV, is staffed by over 1,000 employees of their business partner, IntelliSource. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. Get more details AU 2023 (Las Vegas, NV - Venetian) November 13-15, 2023 Ready to connect with industry professionals in your field?

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in June 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Advancing Preconstruction (Las Vegas, NV). Topics include implementation of new executive orders and regulations, multiple award contracts, public/private partnerships, small business, sustainability, safety, and much more. June 13 – 15, 2022. It’s a great opportunity build business relationships with government agencies.