CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS NEWS – August 7, 2012
| TODAY’S CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS NEWS HEADLINES |
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Kimberly-Clark Introduces Automatic Door Handle Disinfector
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Architect's Contract Voided After Ethics Review
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Construction Sector Posts Steeper Fall
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Minimally Invasive Building Renovation
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Economic Slowdown Prompts Reduction In Construction Costs
Kimberly-Clark Professional Introduces Automatic Door Handle Disinfector
MarketWatch "Compatible with existing door hardware - It can be used on virtually any door. Easy to install and maintain - It mounts in minutes with no special tools." http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kimberly-clark-professional-introduces-automatic-door-handle-disinfector-to-protect-against-germs-left-behind-by-others-2012-08-07
University of Illinois Voids Architect's Contract After Ethics Review
enr.construction.com "The Board of Trustees voided a $4.6 million contract with a central Illinois architect to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, and the cost to the school will be high." http://enr.construction.com/business_management/ethics_corruption/2012/0731-university-voids-contract-over-ethics-review.asp Word Bubble: Commercial Door Hardware | Quality Door ...
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Minimally invasive building renovation
Phys.Org "“The minimally invasive approach can be applied to the renovation of buildings, enabling their energy efficiency to be improved with a minimum of messy construction work,” says Michael Krause, a scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building ... http://phys.org/news/2012-08-minimally-invasive-renovation.html
Economic slowdown prompts reduction in construction costs
New Civil Engineer "Construction costs in the UK have decreased over the past 12 months, making the UK a cheaper place to build than countries such as Qatar and New Zealand, according to this year's International Construction Costs Reportreleased today by consultant EC ..." http://www.nce.co.uk/news/business/economic-slowdown-prompts-reduction-in-construction-costs/8634061.article