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DOL Launches 'Weekend Work' Inspections

DOL Launches 'Weekend Work' Inspections

Thursday September 1, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently launched a new initiative to conduct safety investigations on weekends in select counties in Colorado’s Front Range, Montana and South Dakota.

New Product Announcement: BIM Assets

New Product Announcement: BIM Assets

Thursday September 1, 2022

Building materials firm Sto Corp. recently announced the launch of its updated Building Information Modeling (BIM) assets for all of the company’s color collections via emailed press release.

NY Truss Bridge Closed for Painting, Repairs

NY Truss Bridge Closed for Painting, Repairs

Thursday September 1, 2022

The New York State Department of Transportation has reportedly closed the Armitage Road bridge in Seneca County for a repainting and repair project.

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MS City Launches Lead Paint Safety Initiative

MS City Launches Lead Paint Safety Initiative

Thursday September 1, 2022

The City of Hattiesburg in Mississippi has recently introduced a new program for lead-based paint hazard inspection and assessment safety training, as well as lead abatement.

ND Engineers Survey Climate-Resilient Homes

ND Engineers Survey Climate-Resilient Homes

Thursday September 1, 2022

A team of civil and environmental engineers from the University of Notre Dame (ND) is working to make homes more resilient to climate change and worsening natural disasters.

FERC Recommends Removing Klamath River Dam

FERC Recommends Removing Klamath River Dam

Thursday September 1, 2022

At the end of last month, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released its final environmental impact statement regarding the Klamath River Renewal Project.

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$2B Intuit Dome Takes Shape in CA

$2B Intuit Dome Takes Shape in CA

Thursday September 1, 2022

The National Basketball Association’s $2 billion Intuit Dome arena for the Los Angeles Clippers is reportedly making headway in Inglewood, California.

Schedule Alert: No Newsletter Monday

Schedule Alert: No Newsletter Monday

Wednesday August 31, 2022

PaintSquare Daily News will not publish a daily newsletter Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday in the United States.

Canadian PPG Brands Announce 2023 Color Picks

Canadian PPG Brands Announce 2023 Color Picks

Wednesday August 31, 2022

Roughly two weeks after global coatings company PPG and Glidden paint brand announced its 2023 Color of the Year, PPG’s Canadian Sico and Dulux brands made similar announcements.

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Contractors Needed for TX Clearwell Rehab Project

Contractors Needed for TX Clearwell Rehab Project

Wednesday August 31, 2022

The Upper Leon River Municipal Water District in Comanche, Texas, is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of an existing clearwell.

New Protective Coating Heading to ISS for Study

New Protective Coating Heading to ISS for Study

Wednesday August 31, 2022

A coating developed by a Florida International University lab to protect equipment on the lunar surface from radiation is scheduled to be studied on the International Space Station this fall.

Demand for Design Services Remains Healthy

Demand for Design Services Remains Healthy

Wednesday August 31, 2022

Last week, The American Institute of Architects released its Architectural Billings Index score for July, reporting an increase in demand for design services for the eighteenth consecutive month.

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PLA Signed for MD Purple Line Construction

PLA Signed for MD Purple Line Construction

Wednesday August 31, 2022

Full-scale construction on the long-delayed Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project in Maryland is set to resume next month, after a new project labor agreement was signed by hundreds of construction workers.

New Product Announcement: Waterborne Binder

New Product Announcement: Waterborne Binder

Tuesday August 30, 2022

Specialty chemicals company Arkema recently announced its new performance waterborne binder for use in formulating industrial paints with reduced VOC levels (<150 g/l).

Industrial Connect Event Features Sponsors

Industrial Connect Event Features Sponsors

Tuesday August 30, 2022

Later this year, Technology Publishing Company’s popular hosted buyer event for the protective and marine coatings industry, Contractor Connect, will take place at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida.

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Study Tests Tires for Architectural Use

Study Tests Tires for Architectural Use

Tuesday August 30, 2022

Researchers from the University of South Australia have recently conducted a series of tests to observe how end-of-life tires might be utilized in widespread architecture.

PA University Water Tank Repaint Completed

PA University Water Tank Repaint Completed

Tuesday August 30, 2022

A water storage tank was recently repainted as part of a $650,000 rehabilitation project on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

San Francisco DBI Approves Tower Fix

San Francisco DBI Approves Tower Fix

Tuesday August 30, 2022

Months after the San Francisco Planning Department approved a reduced scope for the stabilization of the Millennium Tower, the city’s Department of Building Inspection has formally signed off on a revised building permit for the revamped perimeter pile upgrades.

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Group Contract Awarded to Garland

Group Contract Awarded to Garland

Monday August 29, 2022

Last week, it was announced via an emailed press release that Ohio-based Equalis Members would be able to access Garland Roofing & Building Envelope offerings through a new group contract.

Purple People Bridge Repainting Project Underway

Purple People Bridge Repainting Project Underway

Monday August 29, 2022

After having faded to a dull gray color since its last paint job 20 years ago, the Purple People Bridge has begun a repainting project that will restore the structure to its namesake color.

Engineers Use Virtual Reality for Building Research

Engineers Use Virtual Reality for Building Research

Monday August 29, 2022

A new virtual reality lab for civil engineers at the University of Dayton (UD) is being utilized to “bring buildings to life.”