Industry Calendar 2013

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  Date Event City State Jan 15-17 World Future Energy Summit Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Jan 22-24 NAHB International Builders’ Show Las Vegas Nev. Jan 26-30 ASHRAE Winter Conference Dallas Texas Jan 27-29 MCA Annual Meeting Rancho Mirage Calif. Jan 28-30 AHR Expo Dallas Texas Jan 28-31 Surfaces 2013 Las Vegas Nev. Jan 29-31 2013 Utility Products Conference & Exposition San Diego Calif. Feb 3-7 Cooling Technology Institute Annual Conference Corpus Christi Texas Feb 4-8 World of Concrete Las Vegas Nev. Feb 5-7 International Roofing Expo San Antonio Texas Feb 7-12 Hydraulic Institute Annual Meeting Ft. Myers Fla. Feb … Read more

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Industry Calendar

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  2014 Date Event City State Jan 18-22 ASHRAE Winter Conference New York N.Y. Jan 20-22 World Future Energy Summit Abu Dhabi UAE Jan 20-24 World of Concrete Las Vegas 2014 Las Vegas Nev. Jan 21-23 AHR Expo New York N.Y. Jan 26-28 MCA Annual Meeting Clearwater Beach Fla. Jan 27-30 Surfaces 2014 Las Vegas Nev. Jan 28-30 Utility Products Conference & Exposition San Antonio Texas Feb. 2-6 Cooling Technology Institute 2014 Annual Conference Houston Texas Feb 4-6 NAHB International Builders’ Show Las Vegas Nev. Feb 6-11 Hydraulic Institute 2014 Annual Meeting Phoenix Ariz. Feb 16-19 AAMA 2014 Annual Conference … Read more

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Construction Materials Prices Post Year-Over-Year Dip in July

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The cost of key construction materials dropped for the third consecutive month in July, pushing down year-over-year prices for the first time since 2009, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials warned that recent spikes in diesel fuel and steel prices may drive up the cost of construction again, and urged lawmakers to invest in needed infrastructure projects promptly while prices remain low. “This price decline may be the last, given the large jumps in diesel fuel and steel prices that have occurred or been announced since … Read more

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Copper Continues to Shine in Museums, Academic and Government Facilities

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North American Copper in Architecture awards recognize innovation and excellence in new and restored residential and commercial buildings NEW YORK, NY ─ “The Hub of the Universe” can now include North American Copper in Architecture award recipient in its storied resume. Oliver Wendell Holmes lightheartedly quipped that the Massachusetts State House was “the Hub of the Solar System” because it was once considered the center of everything commercial and intellectual. Defining the Boston skyline for most of the 1800’s with its beauty and size, the state capitol now dons a shiny, new copper roof after a $20 million restoration. The … Read more

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ITSI Gilbane Selected for $585M Medical Repair and Renewal Multiple Award Contract

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif.- – ITSI Gilbane has been awarded a $585 million Medical Repair and Renewal Multiple Award Task Order Contract in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center. This firm fixed, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract has a ceiling capacity of $585 million for one base year with four, one-year option periods for executing repair and construction services for healthcare facilities worldwide. Under the contract, ITSI Gilbane will execute a full range of work, which will include repair, renovation, conversion, alteration, addition, construction, equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance for various healthcare clinics, facilities, and buildings. Dr. Devandra … Read more

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