The Freedonia Group has forecasted the national demand of adhesives and sealants will reach $12.8 billion by 2019. The research predicts the demand will increase 2.8 percent per year to reach 3 billion kg (6.4 billion lb), valuing at $12.8 billion.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council is seeking input from building professionals in preparation of its 2015 report to the U.S. president. Each year, the council develops a report called “Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council.”
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The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council has selected four research proposals for its Small Project Fellowship Program. Launched last year, the program identifies and provides funding for research projects that will make an impact on the reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing products.
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The total value of 2014 engineering and construction deals worth more than $50 million reached $172 billion—tripling from the previous year. According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP’s (PwC’s) quarterly analysis “Engineering Growth,” merger and acquisition activity from around the world soared last year.
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A National Lighting Bureau (NLB) panel suggests if energy efficiency is the main focus for future outdoor lighting, the actual quality will be inferior to what it is today. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has predicted by 2020, 75 percent of outdoor lighting will use LED technology.
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The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is searching for the best projects of the past year and is now accepting submissions for its annual awards program. The annual Brick in Architecture Awards design competition honors innovative and sustainable architecture incorporating clay brick products as the predominant paving material.
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The light-emitting diode (LED) lamp market has been forecasted to reach a consumption value of $3.36 billion in 2019—almost tripling from last year. According to ElectroniCast Consultants, the 2014 market hit $1.22 billion and will increase at an annual growth rate of 22.4 per cent through 2019.
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Earlier this month, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) made announcements regarding biomass' possible inclusion in a high-performance standard and the consolidation with an indoor air quality (IAQ) group.
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Many landscape architectural firms reported quarterly dips in billable hours and inquiries for new work in last year’s fourth quarter, according to the American Society of Landscape Architect’s (ASLA) latest survey.
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) named its top projects, emphasizing ways in which the material was used to solve challenges or offer protection, rather than solely aesthetics. Gold went to D&D Roofing for the new assembly installed at the Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado.
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