EPDM Roofing Association Launches Field-Aged Membrane Study to Advance Service-Life Research

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The EPDM Roofing Association has initiated a field-based research study designed to improve scientific understanding of the long-term performance of EPDM membranes and explore methods for estimating their remaining service life in commercial roofing systems. The study focuses on EPDM membrane samples from commercial roofs that have been exposed to decades of real-world environmental conditions. This approach incorporates field-aged materials that reflect actual in-service performance, providing an opportunity to evaluate the characteristics of membranes after years of natural aging and compare them with membranes subjected to accelerated aging and weathering. Collected samples will undergo laboratory testing in their as-collected condition … Read more

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Howard S. Wright to Deliver Renovations for Oregon City School Districts

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Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is delivering a slew of bond-funded K-12 renovation projects across Oregon, helping school districts modernize learning environments. The work spans multiple school districts, including David Douglas School District, Oregon City School District and Tigard-Tualatin School District, and will be carefully phased to support uninterrupted school operations while improving safety, accessibility and long-term performance of existing buildings. In Portland, Howard S. Wright is delivering renovations for the David Douglas School District focused on deferred maintenance, system upgrades and enhanced safety across multiple campuses. Major project elements include HVAC upgrades, electrical and generator improvements, fire … Read more

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Hoar Construction Breaks Ground On New Campus for St. Peter’s Anglican Church

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Hoar Construction has broken ground on a 28,000-square-foot church for St. Peter’s Anglican Church in the Crestline Park neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2027 and will serve as the new campus for St. Peter’s, which is currently located on Montevallo Road in Mountain Brook. The campus will feature a sanctuary for 500 people as well as classrooms, administrative offices, fellowship spaces and a youth ministry area. Designed with future growth in mind, the church’s mezzanine level can be adapted over time to expand seating capacity. Hoar will also construct a new parking … Read more

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Skanska Completes New South Central Regional Health Office in Columbia

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The Nashville area office of Skanska USA has completed the new South Central Regional Health Office, a facility that includes expanded clinic, laboratory, warehouse and administrative space and will support public health operations and emergency response efforts across a 13-county region. Skanska began construction in October 2024 and completed the new 16,552-square-foot regional health office on a greenfield site. The facility replaces a health office originally built in 1970 and provides modernized space to support healthcare delivery, public health operations and emergency preparedness efforts throughout the region. The new facility includes three exam rooms, a laboratory, an X-ray room and … Read more

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METALCON Celebrates 35 Years With New Experiences, Networking and Veteran Support

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METALCON will feature new onsite experiences and networking opportunities, along with a special community initiative, Oct. 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. Celebrating its 35th year, the show will offer attendees the opportunity to explore where the industry has been — and where it is headed, while reinforcing its role as the gathering place for professionals who design, manufacture, specify and build with metal. From hands-on learning and emerging technologies to industry connections and experiences that recognize metal construction’s history and impact, METALCON will feature immersive activations from U. S. Steel and FRAMECAD, along with education, demonstrations and opportunities to connect with … Read more

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