May 12, 2012
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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) May 09, 2012
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA), a membership organization comprised of 2,200 local construction industry practitioners, announced today their strategic partnership to launch TCA Smart Advantage, a collaborative community for members of the TCA to work together more effectively.
TCA supports its member clients with access to networking opportunities, education and training, industry expertise and thought leadership as well as discounts to industry-related resources. ET Group provides innovative Audio Visual and IT solutions for companies seeking to build collaborative workspaces and ecosystems. The partnership between the two companies will help to drive productivity and collaboration within the construction industry.
The new TCA SMART Advantage initiative will make it easy for professionals to connect with other TCA members to share drawings, plans, project schedules and to modify those documents seamlessly, said Paul Gragtmans, Principal, ET Group. We are pleased to be bringing our SMART board expertise to TCA members as part of this very exciting project.”
The TCA SMART Advantage program provides:
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The promotion will be officially launched on May 9th at the Members Open House at the TCA head office. ET Group will be on site to demo the product, answer questions and distribute information.
About ET GROUP
A collaborative ecosystem designed by ET Group allows organizations to connect and innovate using emerging collaborative technology in audio visual communication including ground-breaking smart board technology. The outcome for company collaboration, locally or globally, is improved competitiveness and business results. We consult on the integrated collaboration technology roadmap, assemble the collaboration and innovation strategy and implement conference room design including room set up, support and equipment purchase to ensure you meet your business goals.
About TCA
The Toronto Construction Association was founded in February 1867 by a group of 58 Canadian construction industry executives. The association’s mandate in those early days was to promote the highest possible standards of professionalism in an industry characterized by stiff competition and often razor thin margins.
Today, more than 145 years later, not much has changed. Our membership is bigger, of course, with more than 2,200 member companies representing something approaching 300,000 local construction industry practitioners, but our mandate is ostensibly the same
May 7, 2012
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Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 03, 2012
Metro Construction, Inc, was recently recognized by multiple industry leaders for their performance and dedication to value, helping customers get the most out of rebates and warranties for roofing and insulation.
The construction company, which services the entire Front Range region, is one of only about 200 Platinum Preferred Contractors with Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a Fortune? 500 company and a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems.
Metro Construction went above and beyond the Platinum Preferred requirements in 2011, and was recognized at the 2012 Platinum Celebration, the annual Owens Corning? awards ceremony in honor of the best contractors in the nation. The company received not one but two awards.
One was for Top Performer Purchase Volume, indicating that Metro Construction performed more roofing and insulation jobs than any other Platinum Preferred Contractor. The second was Top Performer Warranty Sales, meaning Metro Construction provided homeowners with more extended roofing warranties than any other Platinum Preferred Contractor.
Were excited, said Metro Construction CEO Jerod Raisch, when asked about the awards. Its great to see our work recognized by such an industry leader.
Metro was able to achieve their impressive sales and warranties by installing over 1,000 roofs last year across the Front Range. Another major factor was helping homeowners save money on their energy bills by installing attic insulation with the AttiCat System, one of the most popular services offered by the company.
The Owens Corning awards came hot on the heels of another award. In 2011, Metro Construction was recognized by Xcel Energy for providing the most rebates for attic insulation installation. The company performed thousands of blown-in insulation installations last year, helping homeowners receive the maximum ROI for their investment with rebates and energy savings.
Raisch continued to say, We work our hardest year round to serve homeowners with the best products and warranties around. To find out were the number one provider of Owens Corning? warranties and Xcel Energy rebates is an honor.
Metro Construction is based in Denver, Colorado and provides roofing, insulation, siding, windows, painting and more. They serve homeowners and property managers throughout Colorado and Wyoming, with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Loveland and Cheyenne. For more information, visit mymetroconstruction.com.
Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors are independent contractors and are neither affiliated with nor agents of Owens Corning? Roofing & Asphalt, LLC, or its affiliated companies. Metro Construction is not affiliated with nor an agent of Xcel Energy?.
Apr 29, 2012
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San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 26, 2012
Follow us on LinkedIn The gypsum market worldwide is dominated by a few large vertically integrated companies that mine and calcine gypsum and also manufacture plaster and wallboard products. These companies also sell crude gypsum for use in cement and agriculture. Gypsum production takes place worldwide, and as a result of its wide distribution and plentiful supply, most of the worlds production is consumed domestically. However, there are exceptions such as Canada and Mexico, which export significant portions of their production to the United States, while Thailand and Australia export large volumes to the Southeast Asian markets. The industrialized countries primarily use Gypsum in the manufacture of plasterboard for dry wall construction. The rest of the world largely uses it as a setting retarder in Portland cement. Construction applications represent the vast majority of consumption. Hence, the level of construction activity tends to have the greatest influence on the market.
Increase in construction activity such as public works projects and new house constructions in industrialized and emerging nations enhanced the sales of products including concrete blocks, pre-cast construction products, gypsum and lime plasters. Usage of cement is much more widespread as compared to plasterboards and is extensively used for laying roads, in residential as well as commercial constructions as well as several other infrastructure projects. As such, gypsum demand in cement industry is expected to rise at a faster pace in comparison to the plasterboards. Moreover, government stimulus expenditure on various infrastructure development projects is benefiting the usage of gypsum in cement industry. China is a major growth driver in the cement industry.
General economic conditions have a major impact on the gypsum market, as the raw material is extensively used in construction industry including the production of cement, plasters and plasterboard. The global gypsum market faced several challenges that hampered the growth of the market to a noticeable extent in recent years. During the turbulent years of 2008-09, business in the Construction sector and demand for all related materials declined sharply in all matured markets due to the global economic turmoil. This had a negative impact on the demand for gypsum. The market plummeted sharply in 2009 as compared to the market figures in 2008. Nonetheless, demand for gypsum including gypsum products in Mexico and Canada is expected to grow slowly due to stagnant construction sector.
Over the last few years, usage of synthetic gypsum in various applications has increased considerably. Growth factors for synthetic gypsum include higher costs of landfill, lower cost of flue gas desulphurization (FGD) gypsum in comparison to the natural gypsum, and stringent environmental policies implemented at the coal-fired stations that are resulting in increased production of FGD gypsum. On the other hand, demand for gypsum floor underlayments is steadily growing due to its increased compressive potential. Gypsum products are capable of surviving heavy construction traffic without powdering, dusting, cracking, or chipping. Gypsum underlayments are a preferred choice for new as well as remodeling of commercial projects.
Asian and European companies lead in the sales of construction material. Asia-Pacific stands tall as the largest as well as fastest growing region worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Gypsum and Anhydrite. Surging at a compounded annual growth rate of about 4% through 2017, the Asia-Pacific market is portended to retain its dominance over the coming years. Gypsum and anhydrite are used in the preparation of various prefabricated products such as lath, veneer base, and sheathing. The Prefabricated Products segment constitutes the largest end-use market. The major use of gypsum is in the building industry where it is used to produce plasterboard/wallboard and in Portland Cement, which represents another major end-use market for gypsum. Portland cement is largely used in the construction of high strength constructions dams, skyscrapers, roads, bridges, and other structures.
Major players profiled in the report include Eagle Materials Inc., American Gypsum, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Grupo Uralita, Knauf AG, Lafarge SA, National Gypsum Company, Saint Gobain SA, Gypsum Industries Ltd., Thai Gypsum Company Limited, USG Corporation, and CGC Inc.
The research report titled Gypsum and Anhydrite: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the gypsum & anhydrite markets, impact of recession on the markets, current market trends, key growth drivers, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Gypsum and Anhydrite market for the years 2009 through 2017 for the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Key end-use segments analyzed include Prefabricated Products, Plasters, Portland Cement and Agriculture & Miscellaneous. Also, a six-year (2003-2008) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.
For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit
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Feb 15, 2012
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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2012
Systemates, Inc. today announced that Speed Art Museum, the largest art museum in Kentucky, will leverage Projectmates construction project management software for its $ 50 million expansion that includes construction of the new North Building and the adjacent Art Park and Piazza.
The Speed Art Museum expansion and renovation encompasses 200,000 square feet of new and renovated interior and exterior space. The largest facet of the project is the construction of the new North Building, a 60,000 square foot structure designed to be largely transparent. Speed visitors will literally be able to see outside the museum walls to the newly adjacent Art Park and Piazza, also part of the expansion. This $ 50 million expansion is scheduled to break ground late 2012 and to be completed in 2015.
Greg Gardiner, Director of Operations and Expansions at Speed Art, spearheaded the effort to find construction project management software that is owner-focused, fosters collaboration among primary stakeholders, and has sophisticated tools for tracking costs, schedules, documents, and other critical business processes. Projectmates was selected as the best choice for the Speed.
With Projectmates enterprise-level reports, the Speed can track all commitments, monitor change orders in real-time, and track work complete through invoicing. Projectmates budgeting tool is flexible, robust, and automates the otherwise error-prone process of tracking the budget manually. All Projectmates cost tracking modules are based on construction industry standards.
By accessing Projectmates through a simple web browser anytime, the owner, architects, contractors, and consultants collaborate on a common platform to keep the flow of information moving and to reduce discrepancies and data entry mistakes. With the many project stakeholders involved in this project, the Speed will benefit greatly from the collaborative nature of Projectmates while still being able to control access to information.
About Speed Art Museum
The Speed Art Museum is Kentucky’s largest art museum with a collection that spans 6,000 years of human creativity. An independent museum located on the campus of the University of Louisville, the Speed was founded in 1925 by Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Breckinridge Speed, a prominent Louisville businessman and philanthropist. Its magnificent building and impressive collection serve more than 180,000 visitors each year, making it a nationally recognized institution. To learn more about the Speed visit http://www.speedmuseum.org.
About Systemates
Founded in 1995 by leading architects and software engineers, Systemates developed Projectmates to equip owners and owners representatives with a secure, sophisticated Web-based construction management software solution. Projectmates collaborative platform dramatically improves project execution, cuts costs and delays, increases accountability, and reduces risks. With its cutting edge technology, Projectmates creates one seamless platform for managing the complete lifecycle of a building, from planning, bidding, and building to maintaining the facilities. Over 25,000 users from organizations such as Retailers, Real Estate developers, Educational and Government agencies rely on Projectmates to manage billions of dollars in capital construction programs. Systemates is privately held and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. To learn more about Projectmates by Systemates visit projectmates.com.
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Jan 24, 2012
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Paphos, Cyprus (PRWEB UK) 22 January 2012
Ths prime-location development, Alexander Heights, is set in one of the most desirable locations of South West Cyprus prestigious lifestyle resort. Inspired by the incomparable and 360 degree vistas, the architects have capitalized on the natural contours of the south-facing site. Villas promise unrivalled and uninterrupted views over the Mediterranean Sea from sunrise to sunset and each features a private pool set in spacious terraces and stunning gardens, plus an effortless lifestyle is assured with under-floor heating, concealed dual air conditioning/heating, home automation electrics and a discreet security system.
Sympathetic to the traditional village architecture of Cyprus, but reinterpreted with contemporary and uncompromising luxury, meticulous attention to every detail is evident throughout the Alexander Heights properties, from the charming architectural accents of wood, stone and traditional terracotta tiles to the extravagantly appointed kitchens and marble-floored bathrooms.
The gated community comprises of 69 properties in total 21 Villas, 16 Junior Villas and 32 Apartments. Prices start from 594,000 for a two-bedroom Apartment, 1,100,000 for a Junior Villa and 1,845,000 for a Villa.
The actual construction of the project is divided into 2 phases. Phase 1 has started on January 9, 2012 and is planned to be completed by July 2013. During the first phase a number of 11 Villas, 14 Junior Villas and 16 Apartments are estimated to be complete which is a total of 41 units out of the 69 units of the complete project.
Alexander Heights will be the jewel of Real Estate at Aphrodite Hills and even though times are tough, Mr. Andronicos Antoniou, Head of Sales & Marketing at Real Estate department of Lanitis Development Ltd., was very happy to announce that so far 60% of the Villas and 25% of the Apartments of Phase I have been sold which it is great news as the total value of these properties that were sold has reached the amount of 15,500,000!
Mr. Antoniou also said Cyprus continues to be a popular investment choice for many and the island itself continues to elevate itself to a five-star level with its stable economy and well-established tourism and leisure infra-structure that is developing further with investments in four marinas, 11 golf courses, the airports, theme parks and an international conference centre and added with Lanitis being one of the most respected names in Cypriot real estate, buying property at Aphrodite Hills is definitely an investment that interested property buyers should look into!
For more information you can contact us via telephone 0207 195 1954, via email: infouk(at)lanitisdev(dot)com or visit our website at http://www.aphroditehills.com/cyprus_properties.
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