Category: Construction & Building Materials
Mineral sands producer Diatreme Resources Ltd. has apparently made it to the headlines for having successfully completed the maiden inferred mineral resource at its Cape Bedford Heavy Minerals Project for the Nob Point prospect in Northern Queensland. As per sources, the high-grade silica deposit in …
The government of Malaysia has reportedly announced its decision to cease the imposition of the SST (Sales and Service Tax) on building materials as well as construction services. As per sources, the decision may have come amidst the backdrop of the fact that the levying …
Seattle’s iconic Space Needle built in 1962, has recently made it to the headlines for its announcement of having launched the world’s first rotating glass floor. Reportedly, with the completion of its USD 100 million renovation project, the observation tower saw its existing rotating floor …
LafargeHolcim, a leading global cement and concrete company has reportedly announced the acquisition of a Denver-based ready-mix concrete company, Metro Mix. The latter, claim sources, owns two ready-mix plants in Denver, with more than 50 employees and reportedly recorded a net sale of about $30 …
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reportedly laid down a new rule permitting asbestos to be allowed to return into the U.S. manufacturing sector, despite the material being considered as one of the most hazardous carcinogens used in construction materials. As per records, EPA had …
L&W Supply Corporation, one of the foremost U.S. based specialty distributor of steel framing, ceiling systems, drywall and other building materials, has apparently acquired Rose & Walker Supply. The company revealed the buyout of the five-branch distribution firm based out of Columbus, Indiana, in a …
