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Dunn-Edwards Partnership Targets Historic Homes

To inspire historic home renovations, paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards' DURA brand is launching a new paint capsule collection in collaboration with Instagram account founders Cheap O...


DOL Recovers Painting Company Worker Wages

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has reportedly recovered $481,357 from a Burbank, California, paint and wall covering company for 117 workers that were failed to be paid overtime wa...


Applications Open for 2024 RAISE Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in grants through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equi...


Research Team Assesses TX Bridge Performance

The Texas Department of Transportation recently awarded a professor at the University of Texas at Arlington a $997,275 grant to review the performance of deteriorating and aging highway brid...


Bids Open for TX Water Tank Construction

The Acton Municipal Utility District is seeking contractors for the construction of a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank in Granbury, Texas.


DOI Approves NY Coast Wind Farm

A project to build an offshore wind farm off the coast of Long Island, New York, backed by energy providers BP and Equinor, has recently received approval from the United States Department o...


University Renovation Utilizes ‘Greener Streets’ Paint

A student venue at Swansea University in the United Kingdom has recently undergone an “eco-conscious” makeover, using a carbon dioxide-absorbing paint.


Sika Acquires Concrete Flooring Company Stake

Last month, specialty chemical company Sika acquired a 30% stake in Finnish startup company Concria Oy, which specializes in concrete flooring innovations.


UMass Startup Develops “Smarter” Paint Additive

A specialty materials company based at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has reportedly created a non-toxic programmable powder to make “smarter” plastics and coatings.


Proposal Would Replace Lead Pipes in Decade

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a new proposal to its Lead and Copper Rule, with the goal of replacing all lead service lines within the next 10 years.


MIT Team Researching Reusable Rocket Lifespans

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reportedly been developing new technology and coatings materials to extend the lifespan of reusable rockets while also reducing ...


Nonresidential Spending Up 20% Over Past Year

According to a recent analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau, national nonresidential construction spending increased by a mere 0.1% in October.


I-Tech Partners with Paint Manufacturer

Developer of antifouling biotechnology I-Tech AB recently announced that it has partnered with International Paints Korea Ltd., a subsidiary of AkzoNobel, for commercial use of its barnacle...


Painting Robot Dogs Begin Artist Residency

Three robot dogs from robotics company Boston Dynamics are set to soon begin a four-month art residency at the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial in Melbourne, Australia.


Team Builds Infrastructure Assessment AI

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have reportedly developed four new artificial intelligence and virtual reality systems to maintain and repair aging infrastructure.


Belzona Provides Insulation for Storage Tank

International industrial protective coatings and composites manufacturer Belzona recently announced that it was chosen to provide thermal insulation coatings to one metal tank at a lubricant...


Akzo, Kansai Agree to Cancel Acquisition Deal

On Wednesday (Nov. 29), global coatings company AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint announced they have mutually agreed not to proceed with the AkzoNobel's intended acquisition of Kansai's paints and...


Workers Rescued from India Tunnel Collapse

On Tuesday (Nov. 28), rescue teams reportedly freed the 41 workers trapped in the Chardham tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, after 17 days of digging through the collapsed structure.


ASTM Proposes New Infrastructure Standards

ASTM International’s composite materials committee has recently developed and proposed two new standards regarding alternative non-metallic materials that are applied to concrete structures ...


Commercial Planning Down 14% Year-Over-Year

Earlier this month, Dodge Construction Network issued its Dodge Momentum Index for October, finding that it increased 1% to 181.7 from the revised September reading of 180.3.


Chemical Distributor Association Rebrands

At its 2023 annual meeting, the National Association of Chemical Distributors announced that the organization would be updating its name to Alliance for Chemical Distribution.


Cincinnati Bridge Project Renderings Released

Transportation engineers in Cincinnati have announced that new project renderings for the Brent Spence Bridge and a companion bridge were recently submitted to the city council's Climate, En...


Project Analyzes Sugar Processing Waste in Concrete

Research from Idaho State University has reportedly found that by swapping some cement with a sugar waste product, it can maintain concrete strength.


Scientists Develop ‘Slickest Surface Ever’

A team of researchers at Aalto University in Finland have reportedly been studying ways to alter surface roughness on a molecular scale to produce what they say could be the most slippery su...


Risk Model Offers Flood Damage Forecasting

A Johns Hopkins University expert has reportedly developed a new natural disaster risk modeling method to more accurately estimate damage expected from riverbank flooding.


Contract Awarded for AR Bridge Maintenance

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has awarded a contract in the amount of $180,787,344.73 for construction and painting of bridge structures on Highway 612 in Washington and...


New Paint Provides Passive Cooling Potential

Researchers from independent nonprofit research institute SRI International have recently developed a new self-cooling, water-based paint to provide an energy-efficient solution to extreme h...


FHWA Plans to Track GHG Emissions

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration recently announced that it has issued a finalized performance measure to track greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) related t...


Team Uses AI to Study Perovskite

A team of researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have reportedly developed a new artificial intelligence system to examine coatings in a solar cell, aiding i...


Commission Again Prohibits Akzo Acquisition

After a reviewing a request for consideration, the Competition Tribunal in South Africa has issued an order prohibiting the merger between global coatings company AkzoNobel and shares from A...


FHWA Reports Construction Inflation Costs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration recently announced that inflation has caused certain highway project costs to increase 53.8% from 2020 to the first qua...


Rodda Paint Acquires Paint Manufacturing Company

Paint manufacturing company Rodda Paint has announced that it recently purchased Valley Paint Manufacturing in Woods Cross, Utah.


Shrimp, Crab Shells Used for Cooling Coating

A team in China has developed an eco-friendly radiative cooling film and coating technique using waste from shrimp and crab shells.


BCF Publishes Net Zero Coatings Roadmap

Last week, the British Coatings Federation launched a roadmap to outline how the United Kingdom coating industry can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.


Toxic Chemical Exposure Rule Updates Proposed

On Monday (Nov. 20), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal to strengthen rules that protect people from exposure to two toxic chemicals.


Bidding Open for TX Tank Repair

The City of Rosenberg, Texas, is currently seeking contractors for the recoating and repair of one 1-million-gallon ground storage tank and one 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank.


Firm Billings Soften, Expect Flat Revenue

The latest American Institute of Architects and Deltek Architectural Billings Index reportedly found that billings are seeing a decline for the third consecutive month.


Shipping Company Adopts AI Coating App

Chemical shipping company Hafnia announced that it will be using an artificial intelligence-assisted application from paint maintenance company SteelCorr on 57 of its ships to help improve p...


Antimicrobial Coating Test Launched into Space

Global aerospace company Boeing recently launched a project to the International Space Station to test the effectiveness and durability of an antimicrobial coating in space.


Tunnel Collapse Rescue Team Changes Efforts

Rescue teams are reportedly looking at alternative methods for rescuing workers currently trapped in the Chardham tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, after concerns of more debris falling from the...


October Construction Material Prices Decline

According to an analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data, the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction input prices declined 1.2% on a mo...


Protech Acquisition Expands Business to Canada

Coatings, paints and specialty material manufacturer The Protech Group recently acquired an architectural paints and stains manufacturer and distributor based in Quebec, Canada.


EPA Fines Home Renovators in Several States

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that five home renovation companies are paying penalties to resolve alleged lead-based paint violations.


Louisville Receives Asphalt Initiative Grant

Philanthropic organization Bloomberg Philanthropies has reportedly granted $25,000 to the Louisville Metro Government to paint artwork on curb bump outs and extensions, in addition to a mura...


NASA Announces New Aircraft Paint Scheme

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently announced that its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft will be getting a new paint scheme to help protect it from moisture...


NE Rainbow House Sends Colorful Message

A “rainbow” house in Omaha, Nebraska, has reportedly gained attention for its bright shades, while also spreading a positive message throughout the neighborhood.


Sherwin-Williams Wins Chemical Award

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine recently announced that it has won the Vaaler Award from chemical manufacturing and publication company Chemical Processing for its Heat-Flex corrosion u...


NY Lead Paint Landlord Sentenced to Probation

A Buffalo, New York, landlord who has pled guilty on charges regarding lead paint has avoided jail time after a sentencing hearing at the beginning of the week.


New Product Announcement: Low-Energy Powder Coating

Global coatings company AkzoNobel recently launched what it calls an “industry-first” architectural powder coating that can be cured at temperatures as low as 150 degrees Celsius (302 degree...


CA Interstate Under Repair After Fire

On Tuesday (Nov. 14), California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that a portion of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles is being repaired after it was damaged in what is thought to be an act of arso...


EPA Proposes Safer Choice Standard Update

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published proposed updates to the Safer Choice Standard, which identifies the requirements that products and ingredients must meet...


Backlog, Contractor Confidence Falls ‘Sharply’

The Associated Builders and Contractor’s Construction Backlog Indicator for October is reportedly at the lowest level since the first quarter of 2022.


Waterjet Deconstructs Retired Ship Hulls

German-based ship recycling company Leviathan is reportedly utilizing a large robotic arm, armed with a waterjet powerful enough to slice through steel, to chop up the hulls of large ships t...


WJTA Presents 2023 Pioneer Award

Earlier this month, the WaterJet Technology Association presented the 2023 Pioneer Award to Terry Gromes Sr., President of waterjet technology company Terydon, Inc., at the association’s Con...


Scientists Create ‘Cooling Glass’ Coating Tech

A new “cooling glass” technology from the University of Maryland aims to combat rising global temperatures by turning down indoor heat without electricity.


Rescue Workers Digging Through Tunnel Collapse

On Sunday, a rescue team began to dig through parts of a collapsed road tunnel in an effort to save 40 workers who had been trapped by a landslide at a construction project site in northern ...


Sherwin Proposes Second HQ Office Tower

Sources familiar with the new Sherwin-Williams company headquarters in downtown Cleveland have reportedly said that the global coatings company is considering adding a second office tower to...


Contract Awarded for AR Bridge Upgrades

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has awarded a contract in the amount of $116,993,040.13 for construction and coating of one beam bridge structure, as well as widening and ...


Biden Admin Details Infrastructure Law Progress

Earlier this month, the White House recapped its progress in rebuilding the country’s infrastructure, through investments made by President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...


Study Turns Waste into Cementitious Materials

A research team from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) has recently been awarded a grant to turn waste products into supplementary cementitious materials.


Project Aims to Create Sustainable Plastics

A new project from European funding program Horizon Europe is reportedly looking to develop an efficient way to create bio-based polymers out of captured carbon emissions from wastewater slu...


NY Lead Paint Landlord Pleading Case in Court

A Buffalo, New York, landlord who has pled guilty on charges regarding lead paint was expected to plead his case at his sentencing hearing yesterday (Nov. 13), including a request to hear fr...


Linetec Hires Client Development Manager

Architectural finishing company Linetec recently added Aaron du Pont as a Client Development Manager.


Biden Admin Releases $2B for Clean Construction

The U.S. General Services Administration recently unveiled $2 billion for more than 150 construction projects that use “low-embodied carbon” construction materials.


BCF ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ of Chemical Regulations

The British Coatings Federation has expressed “cautious optimism” about a newly published policy direction from the United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regard...


Company Tests Antifouling Graphene Coating

Ship repair and conversion yard Gibdock, located in Gibraltar on Spain’s south coast, recently announced that it has undergone a 30-day project with XGIT-Fuel, an antifouling coating from Gr...


JPCL Releases Latest Issue Highlights

The latest issue of the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings is available in print and online at paintsquare.com. This issue contains feature articles on avoiding hazards while wo...


Groups Sue to Block Final Davis-Bacon Act Rule

On Tuesday (Nov. 7), two construction associations filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the Biden Administration’s new regulations under the Davis-Bacon Act.


MI Town Upset Over Curved Road Lines

Residents in Hartford, Michigan, are reportedly upset with the results of a recent road lining effort, which left one of the town’s roads with curved lane markers.


Denholm Partially Acquires Coatings Company

Industrial service provider Denholm Industrial Services Ltd. announced on Monday that it has acquired 60% of surface preparation and protective coatings company Universal Coatings and Servic...


New Product Announcement: Biocide-Free Colorants

DIC Group company Sun Chemical recently launched a new portfolio of biocide-free, dry stir-in colorants, Xfast.


Back Wages Recovered for 49 WA Painters

A recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division reportedly found that a Washington State painting company failed to pay employees’ overtime rates.


Team Studies Potential Photovoltaic Blade Coatings

Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in China are reportedly researching new options in photovoltaic coating technology to develop a clean and low-cost blade c...


Paint Damaging Historic FL Factory Brick

According to the new owners of an historic cigar factory in Tampa, Florida, an unfinished white paint job on the building’s exterior doesn’t just risk its landmark status—the paint is also h...


AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr Announces Retirement

At the end of last month, the Associated General Contractors of America announced that Chief Executive Officer Stephen E. Sandherr will be retiring after serving in the role for 27 years.


Researchers Funded for Thermal Coatings Tech

The University of Southern Queensland has reportedly been given a grant from the Australian Research Council, of over $1.5 million for research and development on fire-resistant coatings, le...


Contractors Needed for Houston Tank Rehab

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 257 in Houston is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of one 482,000-gal ground storage tank.


New Paint Could Prevent Spread of Bushfires

A new fire-retardant paint has reportedly become the first to pass the Bushfire Attack Level 40 standard testing, which assesses the bushfire resistance of buildings and construction materia...


Radiative Paint Engineered to Cool Structures

A new radiative cooling paint has reportedly been developed in India to both reduce electricity consumption and offer relief on hot days in buildings.


Court Ends Flint Water Scandal Prosecution

The Michigan Attorney General's Office stated at the end of last month that the prosecution of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other officials involved in the Flint water scandal ha...


New Infrastructure Tool Assesses Contract Prices

A researcher at the University of Texas at Arlington is reportedly working to develop a price estimation and visualization tool for the Texas Department of Transportation to assess and price...


Champion Enters Digital Marketing Partnership

Coatings contractor Champion Painting Specialty Services recently announced a collaboration with digital marketing agency Isovera to shape its brand identity.


Scientists Study Melanin for Organic Pigments

A team from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology has reportedly developed a new technology that can create multi-functional organic pigments by copying natural melanin for...


ME Companies Settle EPA Lead Paint Fines

At the end of last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with two Maine-based companies that had reportedly violated lead-based paint disclosure requirements.


Developer Leaves NJ Wind Farm Project

Danish energy developer Ørsted has announced that it is pulling out of its billion-dollar project to build wind turbines off the coast of New Jersey just a few weeks after construction began...


AGC: Industry Job Openings Hit Record High

According to a recent analysis of federal data, while residential and nonresidential construction spending have increased in September, job openings in the industry have climbed to a 23-year...


DIY Painter Adds Coffee Grounds for Texture

A recent TikTok video has reportedly gone viral after one customer asked a hardware store employee to add ground coffee to her white paint.


Axalta Named Exclusive BMW Paint Supplier

Global liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive supplier for the BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSyst...


MI Arch Bridge Officially Reopens

Officials in Detroit announced last week that the city’s Second Avenue Bridge, connecting Wayne State University’s campus to Detroit’s New Center area, has officially reopened.


DOE Building Energy Initiative Saves $18.5B

A recent U.S. Department of Energy report found that the Better Buildings Initiative collectively saved $18.5 billion through efficiency improvements and cut carbon dioxide emissions by near...


ACI Presents Annual Concrete Excellence Awards

At the end of last month, the American Concrete Institute showcased innovative projects in the concrete industry as part of the ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards.


Scientists Study Solar Cell Thermal Stability

Scientists at the City University of Hong Kong have reportedly begun studying how perovskite solar cells can be adapted for use as an option for renewable energy.


MAPEI Expands GA Production Facility

Earlier this month, coatings and building products manufacturer MAPEI Corporation celebrated the expansion of its Calhoun, Georgia, facility for multi-flooring adhesives.


EPA Presents 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed the winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies.


ASCE Adds New Infrastructure Tagline

Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers announced at the ASCE 2023 Convention in Chicago that it would be adding a new tagline to its official branding, highlighting the society’s...


Contract Awarded for CT Bridge Repair

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut, has awarded a contract in the amount of $2,650,000 for cleaning, coating and repairs to Flower Bridge, which carries Old Bridge Road over the Farmington Ri...


Controversial CA Building Paint Job Sandblasted

The white paint on an historic stone building in Santa Rosa, California, has been sandblasted after public outcry earlier this month over the work.


Tnemec Announces 2023 Tank of the Year

Last week, protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Company Inc. announced the 2023 Tank of the Year and People’s Choice Award winner.


EPA Proposes Trichloroethylene Ban

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a proposal to ban all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) to protect against serious health risks for workers.


Metal Coatings Company Fined for Violations

On Friday, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks announced that it is fining a metal coating and plating company for violations regarding the province’s Environmental P...


Microalgae Transformed into Bioactive Coatings

Researchers from Flinders University have reportedly transformed a blue-green microalgae into ultrathin bioactive coatings using plasma jet technology.


New USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Status

On Wednesday (Oct. 25), the U.S. Green Building Council announced that its recently completed headquarters building in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a prestigious triple Platinum certif...


HMG Wins Two British Coatings Federation Awards

United Kingdom-based paint manufacturer HMG Paints Ltd. recently took home two awards at the British Coatings Federation’s annual awards ceremony.


ACA Announces Conference Keynote Speaker

Earlier this month, the American Coatings Association announced that Dr. Robert Roop, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Axalta Coating Systems, will give the keynote addr...


Scientists Turn Moon Dust into Pavement

A team of scientists working with the European Space Agency (ESA) recently began looking into how lunar dust can be used in paved roads and landing pads on the moon.


Team Aims to Cut Concrete Carbon Emissions

A team of researchers at Arizona State University, with support from the National Science Foundation, is reportedly pursuing ways to lower carbon dioxide emissions involved in the cement and...


Graco Announces Q3 Financial Results

On Thursday, equipment manufacturer Graco Inc. released its third-quarter financial results for 2023, reporting record quarterly operating earnings.


Solar Coatings Company Opens New Headquarters

Solar technology company SunDensity has reportedly opened a new headquarters and research and design facility in Rochester, New York, to produce its specialty coatings for solar panels.


AU Company Rolls Out Bricklaying Robot

A next-generation bricklaying robot from Australian startup FBR is reportedly capable of building a tennis-court-sized wall in just four hours.


New Product Announcement: Powder Coating Texturing Agent

Earlier this month, specialty chemicals firm Clariant released a new texturing effects agent for its architectural powder coatings.


Painting Robots Deployed Amid Labor Shortages

As labor shortages persist across the construction and maintenance industries, one startup company in the U.S. is putting its robots to use to get painting jobs completed.


AkzoNobel Reports Rebound in Q3 Finances

On Wednesday, global coatings company AkzoNobel released its 2023 third-quarter financial results, announcing “solid profit growth and robust cash generation” for the quarter.


Researchers Produce Graphene Using Coal

A team of researchers at Virginia Tech have reportedly been looking into how graphene can be produced using coal to improve existing materials and technologies without adding too much extra ...


Study Asks UK for Infrastructure Investments

A study from the National Infrastructure Commission in the United Kingdom has reportedly determined that the country is in need of more funding to renew public transport, home heating, water...


Suit Filed for Qatar World Cup Labor Exploits

More than three dozen construction workers have reportedly sued a United States construction firm over allegations of inhumane conditions and violating human trafficking laws during the cons...


Sherwin-Williams Reports Q3 Financial Results

On Tuesday, global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company released its 2023 third-quarter financial results, reporting a 1.1% increase in consolidated net sales to $6.12 billion for the ...


AK City Approves Marine Anode Installation

The borough administration and government in Wrangell, Alaska, has reportedly approved an $880,294 contract to install corrosion-inhibiting anodes in the city’s harbor and two other points.


Contractors Needed for WI Tank Rehab

The City of Eau Claire in Wisconsin is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of a 4-million-gallon welded steel ground storage reservoir.


Architecture Billings Lowest Since Pandemic

According to the latest Architecture Billings Index, business conditions declined in September, reaching the lowest score since the pandemic in December 2020.


‘Living’ Building Materials Self-Heal, Collect Carbon

Funding was recently awarded to two universities to research and create sustainable materials that can repair themselves and capture carbon dioxide.


Group Demands UK Reduce PFAS in Water

The Royal Society of Chemistry is reportedly asking the U.K. government to reassess current drinking water standards as it aims reduce the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Br...


Dunn-Edwards Expands Paint Brand Offerings

Paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards recently announced that its direct-to-consumer paint brand DURA is expanding its product offering to include exterior paint.


Desert Bacteria Could Produce Oxygen in Paint

Described as “Green Living Paint,” a team from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom has developed a biocoating using a species of bacteria found in the desert.


NY Housing Authorities Issued Lead Paint Citation

A recent federal audit of the two New York housing authorities has allegedly found that tenants were not notified about lead paint hazards in their apartments.


Researchers Testing New Coatings Sensors

A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan are reportedly developing sensors to monitor and help prevent damage to coatings on planes, bridges, pipelines, turbines ...


Hempel Partners with NA Marine Distributor

Global coatings company Hempel has announced a partnership with marine product distribution company Seawide, to introduce its biocide-free products in the North America and Canada.


FTA Supporting Digital Construction Management

Last Friday (Oct. 13), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration unveiled a new research initiative to advance digital construction management tools that will im...


Study Reveals Greek Sculpture Paint, Patterns

New imaging and testing have reportedly discovered a “wealth of surviving paint” on the Parthenon sculptures from ancient Greece.


PPG Reports Q3 2023 Financial Results

Global coatings company PPG released its third-quarter earnings report late Wednesday, reporting $4.6 billion in net sales—about 4% higher than this time last year. Net income for the third ...


Researchers Discover Self-Wrinkled Coating

A team of researchers from two universities in China have reportedly developed a self-wrinkled photo-curing coating to improve mechanical properties like impact resistance.


Bids Open for VA Visitor Center Renovation

The City of Fredericksburg in Virginia is soliciting bids for painting and renovations to a new visitor center in an existing city-owned facility.


Octopus Skin Inspires Color-Changing Paint

Using a synthesized version of cephalopod dye, researchers at Northeastern University have reportedly created paint that can change colors when exposed to light.


Italy Budgets $12B for 'Mega Bridge' Construction

The Italian government announced earlier this week that it will be investing €12 billion (about $12.65 billion) on a mega bridge project that will connect the island of Sicily to the country...


Study: Labor Shortage Affecting Productivity

Construction firms reportedly lost as much as $40 million last year due to labor shortages, according to a new survey from consulting firm FMI Corp.


New MA Subway Supercar Color Unveiled

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority recently announced the winning paint colors for its new Green Line Type 10 supercars for Boston's Green Line subway.


Sherwin-Williams Elects New CEO, President

Last week, global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company announced that its Board of Directors has selected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the next chief executive officer.


Gemini Coatings Launches Floor Finish Division

Interior and exterior wood coatings manufacturer Gemini Coatings recently launched its new Floor Finish Division.


Contract Awarded for KY Bridge Repairs

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded a contract in the amount of $4,588,222.35 for cleaning, coating and repairs on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which carries I-471 over Ohio R...


GSA Seeking Energy Efficient Building Tech

The U.S. General Services Administration, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, recently announced a request for information about technologies that can enable energy efficien...


Firm Cited for Fatal NYC Trench Collapse

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reportedly cited a Bronx, New York, firm in the deaths of two employees after a trench collapse at the John F. Kennedy International Air...


Biden Admin Allocates Bridge Program Grants

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that it will be funding efforts across the country to rebuild roads and bridges and impro...


German Institute Developing PFAS-Free Coating

Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have reportedly designed a coatings technology that could replace per- and polyfluorinated c...


AkzoNobel Funds Drone Inspection Startup

Global coatings company AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings segment has announced that it has acquired a stake in aircraft maintenance and inspection company Donecle, for the use of its drone ins...


Solvay Launches Digital Carbon Footprint Tool

International science company Solvay recently developed a new automated system to calculate a product's carbon footprint produced from raw material extraction to when it leaves the factory.


Study Projects Construction Backlogs to Grow

A recent survey from construction management software company Procore Technologies, Inc. and the Associated General Contractors of America has found that 78% of civil and infrastructure cons...


Energy Material Prices Continue to Climb

While material prices are still slightly increasing, the pressure is reportedly on as energy costs lead these higher prices and are expected to persist.


Neutral Paints Top US Color Trends Analysis

A recently published study analyzed Google Trends to identify the most popular paint color in each American state.


Bidding Open for TX City Hall Construction

The City of Burnet in Texas is soliciting bids for a new city hall building.


Biden Moves Border Wall Project Forward

Last week, President Joe Biden’s administration reportedly waived 26 federal laws in order to move construction forward for the Rio Grande Valley barrier project, the administration’s first ...


Scientists Develop CO2 to Methanol Conversion

A researcher from the University of Alberta has reportedly created a process to convert carbon dioxide and glycerol into useful materials, including methanol for paints and coatings.


Tech Company Develops Pop-Up Turbines

A team at wind technology company Aikido Technologies is reportedly developing a new type of offshore wind turbine, designed to be easier and faster to deploy.


Safic-Alcan Enters Extended Distribution Agreement

Global specialty chemical distributor Safic-Alcan has announced that it has entered into an extended distribution agreement with Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ) in Eastern Afr...


DOL Announces Additional Mega Funding

The U.S. Department of Labor has recently announced an additional grant of federally funded construction projects for use in the Mega Construction Project Program.


Wacker Celebrates 30 Years in China

German chemical manufacturer Wacker held a ceremony yesterday in Shanghai, China, celebrating the company’s 30-year anniversary of its subsidiary in the country.


Analysis: Construction Has Happiest Workers

A recent analysis on industries with the happiest workers in the U.S. found that construction workers had the highest levels of self-reported happiness of any other major industry category.


Benjamin Moore Reveals 2024 Color, Trends

Paint and coatings manufacturer Benjamin Moore recently announced its 2024 Color of the Year, which the company describes as “an intriguing blend of blue and violet that sparks adventure, el...


Construction Begins for NJ Wind Farm

Danish energy developer Ørsted has announced that onshore construction for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm has recently begun, as workers install copper and aluminum cables for the far...


CEPE Launches Decorative Paint Benefit Campaign

The European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artist’s Colors Industry (CEPE) has reportedly began a social media campaign anticipated to highlight the benefits of decorative paints.


Research Team Announces Superhydrophobic Coating

A team of researchers from several universities have reportedly come together to develop a superhydrophobic surface that can last for months underwater, inspired by a type of spider with wat...


ABC Releases September Construction Backlog

Yesterday (Oct. 10), the Associated Builders and Contractors released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of September, reporting that the CBI declined to 9.0 months.


Historic MI Lighthouse Restoration Completed

Repairs and restoration work on the 136-year-old Tawas Point State Park lighthouse in Michigan have recently been completed, giving the historic structure a fresh coat of paint.


MVP Reaches Agreement with US Regulator

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced that it has reached a consent agreement with Equitrans Midstream of the Mountain Valley Pipeline for inspections...


Planning Breaks 6-Month Decrease Streak

According to the latest Dodge Momentum Index, construction planning has increased for the first time in half of a year, climbing 3% to 182.5.


Sandcastle Worms Inspire Green Building Materials

A research group from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reportedly developed low-carbon building materials, derived from natural sandcas...


Australia Plans 'World’s Tallest' Wooden Tower

Authorities in Perth, Australia, have reportedly approved the plans for what would be the world’s tallest wooden, hybrid building.


ACA Extends Conference Abstract Deadline

Last week, the American Coatings Association announced it would be moving the deadline for conference abstract submissions to Friday, Oct. 13.


HS2 Construction to Manchester Canceled

Prime minister of the U.K. Rishi Sunak has reportedly announced that the leg of the country’s high-speed rail project, High Speed 2 (HS2), that was to connect London to Manchester, is to end...


TX Public Works Building Reno Bidding Open

League City in Texas is soliciting bids for renovations to an existing administrative building.


Fans Cry Foul at Footprints in Jets’ Field Paint

National Football League fans called out the paint job on the field at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 24, which got progressively messier as the New York Jets took on the New England Patriots in t...


Professor Gets Funding for Corrosion Research

A researcher at Marquette University in Milwaukee is reportedly set to receive almost $740,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for method on protecting critical...


NYC Launching Mass Timber Building Program

At the end of last month, the New York City Economic Development Corporation initiated a technical assistance program to support mass timber development projects, including their planning an...


Arkema to Implement New Purification Technology

Specialty chemicals company Arkema has announced that it will be implementing a patented purification technology at its coating acrylics production site in Carling, France.


MassDOT Plans Bridge Replacement Process

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has released a Request for Proposals to obtain a transportation planning and engineering consultant team for the replacement of the Tobin Bridg...


MO Contractor Charged for Workplace Fatality

As a result of a worker fatality in 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced that the construction contractor responsible will now enter into a deferred prosecution agreement.


Dunn-Edwards Showcases 2024 Color Pick

Earlier this week, paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards announced its 2024 Color of the Year, a steely blue with hints of green and grey named Skipping Stones (DET567).


RPM Releases Fiscal 2024 Q1 Results

RPM International Inc. (Medina, Ohio), parent company of specialty coatings and sealants brands including Carboline and Tremco, released its first-quarter financial report Wednesday (Oct. 4)...


FHWA Announces Bridge Funding Applications

On Friday (Sept. 29), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced the opening of applications for almost $10 billion in funding for the Competitive Bridg...


RPM Acquires Wall System Fabrication Company

RPM International Inc., parent company of specialty coatings and sealants brands including Carboline and Tremco, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 2) that it has acquired the wall system fabricatio...


Project Explores Tree Bark Adhesives, Coatings

The European Union has recently funded a research project to develop sustainable adhesives and coatings from pine and spruce bark.


Voting Opens for 2023 Tank of the Year

Protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Company Inc. has announced that online voting is now open for the People’s Choice category for the company’s 2023 Tank of the Year contest.


Contract Awarded for AR Bridge Painting

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has awarded a contract in the amount of $33,534,357.66 for the painting and coating of two existing bridge structures on Highways 13 and 31...


LEED v5 Existing Building Draft Released

The U.S. Green Building Council recently launched its draft for the new LEED v5 rating system for Operations and Maintenance of existing buildings.


CA University Mural Using ‘Smog-Eating’ Paint

Today (Oct. 3), a local artist and community at the University of California, Riverside, will come together to create a 40-foot mural using “smog-eating” paint.


EPA Finalizes PFAS Data Reporting Rule

At the end of last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule that is anticipated to create the largest-ever data set of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the Unit...


ACA Announces Deadline for Conference Submissions

The American Coatings Association has announced that today is the deadline to submit abstracts for the 2024 American Coatings Conference presentations.


Green Seal Prohibits PFAS in Paint, Coatings

Last week, global nonprofit organization Green Seal announced its plans to exclude “forever chemicals” from any of its certified paints and coatings, as well as various other materials.


Researchers Watch Paint Dry to Control Patterns

A new study looks at what factors can cause paint to dry down differently, whether it be uniform coating or having a “fried egg” appearance.


Grant Program Focuses on Clean Construction

A new program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide grants to support efforts in reporting and reducing climate pollution linked to the manufacturing of construction mat...


White House Warns of Shutdown Impacts

White House officials and industry association leaders are reportedly warning the country that U.S. infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, Oct. 1.


Dog Gets Job at Bridge Construction Site

As construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge continues, workers are looking for all the help they can get, which is why a dog has been brought on for an important role.


Hempel Brings China Production Facility Online

Global coatings company Hempel recently inaugurated a new production facility in Zhangjiagang, China, to serve the marine, energy and infrastructure industries.


Knavish Elected as PPG Board of Directors Chair

Global coatings company PPG announced on Tuesday (Sept. 26) that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Knavish as chair of the company’...


Funding to Improve Airport Runway Safety

New funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law is headed to 82 airports across the country to improve runway safety and lighting systems.


Sherwin Releases Industrial Color Trend Report

Earlier this week, the Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings division unveiled its fifth color trend forecast, with shades that will reportedly affect the industrial design industry o...


Crustaceans Could Provide Natural Color Pigments

Scientists from the Fraunhofer IPA and the University of Paderborn in Germany have reportedly produced biogenic pigments from chitin and other bio-based dyes, which they have dubbed “Crusty ...


Concrete Industry Reacts to Buy America Rules

According to a recent report, the required use of American-made concrete and cement materials on federal infrastructure projects has received mixed reviews from the industry.


OSHA Targeting Stone Worker Silica Exposure

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a new initiative to protect workers from silica exposure in the stone fabrication and installation i...


US Soccer Team Partners with Sherwin-Williams

Major League Soccer club D.C. United recently announced that it has agreed to a multi-year partnership deal with global coatings manufacturer The Sherwin-Williams Company.


Contractors Needed for CA Tank Coating

The City of Corona in California is currently seeking contractors for the coating of one water treatment tank.


FRA Awards Largest Ever Rail Safety Grants

The Federal Railroad Administration announced on Monday (Sept. 25) that it has invested over $1.4 billion from President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law into 70 rail improvement pr...


NY Adopting First Clean Concrete Mandate

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new regulations that will establish emission limits on concrete used in state-funded public building and transportation projects.


Engineers Study Wood Waste for Transparent Coatings

Researchers from Aalto University in Finland have reportedly developed a new type of coating from a polymer found in plants that are colorful and transparent.


San Diego Begins Pure Water Project

The City of San Diego has reportedly entered phase one of construction in its Pure Water Project, reportedly meant to supply around half of the area’s drinking water by the end of 2025.


Pittsburgh Terminal Project Hits Halfway Point

Earlier this month, officials and crews announced that the new airside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport is still on track to be completed sometime in 2025.


PPG Completes Brazil Plant Expansion

Global coatings company PPG has announced that it has completed an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil.


Guardian Opens Houston Distribution Center

Independent fall protection and prevention company Guardian recently expanded to Houston with a new 71,000-square-foot distribution facility.


Sherwin-Williams Unveils 2024 Color Choice

Last week, global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its 2024 Color of the Year.


FAA Disapproves Aircraft Part Makers’ Adhesives

On Sept. 13, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a “rare” unapproved parts notice, regarding aircraft adhesive products distributed from a California coatings company.


Report: Architecture Business Conditions Soften

The latest Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects and Deltek eased “modestly” in August.


New Strip Coating Could Mitigate Snow Piling

A team of researchers from the University of Toledo has reportedly developed a strip coating that causes accumulated snow to slide off solar panels without interfering with their efficiency.


Aquajet Announces New Application Specialist

Global manufacturer and designer of hydrodemolition technology Aquajet has announced that it has hired Brian Gaede as a new application specialist.


Patriots’ Gillette Stadium Project Completed

Earlier this month, the New England Patriots celebrated the completion of their $250 million North End renovation project, just in time for the 2023 National Football League season.


Pink Paint Job Plagues Artist’s Former Home

The home and studio exterior of renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was covered in paint last month, leaving a mystery in its “Pepto-pink” wake.


Marine Highway Grants Target Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration recently awarded almost $12 million in grants to support efficient supply chains in marine highways.


Dayton Researchers Receive Augmented Reality Grants

The University of Dayton Research Institute has reportedly been awarded a three-year, $12.5 million contract to design, develop and transfer augmented reality tools to the U.S. Air Force.


‘Chameleon’ Coating Adjusts to Outside Temps

A research team has reportedly developed a new energy-efficient coating that mimics the qualities of a desert chameleon to keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter.


OSHA Awards Safety Training, Education Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced earlier this week that it has awarded almost $12.7 million to 100 non-profit organizations for health a...


MassDOT Begins Bridge Lead Mitigation Efforts

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has reportedly begun mitigation efforts for toxic lead paint chips that have been falling from the Tobin Bridge in Boston.


Study Analyzes Dangers of Painted Bike Lanes

A new analysis from researchers at Emory University in Atlanta found that painted bike lanes demonstrated "estimated harmful effects,” meaning drivers may be crashing into riders more than t...


Contract Awarded for PA Bridge Projects

The Pennsylvania State Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $3,960,160 for cleaning and coating various existing bridge structures in Cumru, Muhlenberg, Robes...


Industry Players Team Up for Sustainable Painting

In a recent emailed press release, the British Coatings Federation and the Painting and Decoration Association announced that together they have produced a video guide for sustainable painti...


Rising Energy Costs Drive Input Price Increases

Construction prices rose in August compared to the previous month, indicating “excess inflation” over the coming months, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors report.


Plant Wastes Converted into Antimicrobial Agents

A recent study has investigated how a natural polymer that is an element of plant cell walls could be used to make new antimicrobial treatments or coatings.


Study Looks at Atomic Microscopy for Roads

An associate professor at Kansas State University is reportedly working with the Kansas Department of Transportation to propose the application of atomic force microscopy to state roads in a...


New Product Announcement: Benchtop Spectrophotometer

Worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastics industries BYK-Gardner has announced the availability of its new color2view benchtop spectrophotometer for color measurement.


Team Analyzes Nature-Based Adhesive Alternative

Chemists from Purdue University have reportedly developed a sustainable adhesive system that draws inspiration from the natural world.


FL Heat Protection Ordinance Moves Forward

Last week, the Miami-Dade County Health Committee in Florida passed a heat standard for outdoor workers, moving the bill one step forward to potentially becoming law.


Updates Proposed for Gas Pipeline Regulations

At the end of last month, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration proposed a new rulemaking to strengthen safety requirements for millions of miles of gas distribution pip...


Epoxy Resin Resists Flames, Reduces Waste

Emergency Management Planning and Assistance researchers have reportedly begun developing an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanica...


WEG Announces Brazil Industrial Paint Investments

Brazilian technology development company WEG has announced an investment of R$70 million ($14,351,617) to expand the production capacity of industrial liquid paints in Brazil by 2024.


Diamond Vogel Opens New Innovation Center

On Wednesday (Sept. 13), paint and coatings manufacturer Diamond Vogel celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center in Orange City, Iowa.


MO Roofing Contractor Fined for Worker Death

A U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation reportedly found that a Missouri roofing and coatings contractor offered employees the option to use ...


Study Looks at Tires for Building Construction

A team from Idaho State University has recently tested how recycled tires used as columns could reinforce buildings, protecting them from natural disasters.


Contractors Note Steady Backlog, Confidence Up

A recent Associated Builders and Contractors report found that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 9.2 months in August, down 0.1 month.


Navy, Air Force Jet Speed Could Melt Paint

A recent report has detailed how the U.S. Navy's F-4 Phantom II jet had the ability to travel so fast that it could melt its own paint away.


Sico, Dulux Brands Launch 2024 Color Picks

Two of global coatings company PPG’s brands recently unveiled their selections for the 2024 Color of the Year, both sporting yellow hues.


Barnacle Repelling Tech Protects Ship Hull

An antifouling biotechnology developed by I-Tech AB has reportedly protected the hull and other areas of the world’s largest hospital ship in a recent successful test.


Researchers Seek to Advance Stormwater Infrastructure

A team of researchers is reportedly working to advance efforts to enhance infrastructure information-sharing by building an inventory of stormwater control measures (SCMs) currently operatin...


Coalition Writes Against Air Quality Regulations

A coalition of industry groups have reportedly written a letter asking President Joe Biden’s administration to rescind its recent proposal to tighten air-quality standards, stating that it c...


US Nuclear Infrastructure Over Budget, Delayed

According to the United States Government Accountability Office, as of March 2023, major projects anticipated to improve aging nuclear infrastructure that pose safety and operation risks are...


Researchers Explore Coatings Gas Detection Tech

A University of Pittsburgh research team, based at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, recently established how the use of plasmonic nanomaterials and polymer composite coatings could...


Contractors Wanted for TX Tank Repair

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 155 in Houston is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of one 300,000-gallon ground storage tank.


USGBC Appoints New Global Leadership Hires

Last week, the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. announced the appointment of three leaders to its global management team.


Akzo Reveals 2024 Color Pick, Color Stories

Described as a color that “could give a home a hug,” global coatings company AkzoNobel recently unveiled its Color of the Year 2024.


Weaker Market Undermines Planning Growth

Dodge Construction Network recently issued its latest Dodge Momentum Index for August, finding a 6.5% decline from the month prior.


Report Details NY Rail Bridge Safety Concerns

The mayor of Binghamton, New York, recently released a city-funded report on the condition of railroad bridges, finding that a majority of the structures were in poor to severe condition.


Second Largest Civil Lead Rule Penalty Issued

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, alongside the Environmental Protection Agency, recently filed a civil lawsuit against a general contractor for violations of...


UK Planning Blackpool Tower Repainting, Repairs

According to reports, the Blackpool City Council is being recommended to approve steel repairs and repainting on the Blackpool Tower in the United Kingdom.


Warren Environmental Relocating to GA

Epoxy products and application technology manufacturer Warren Environmental and Coatings LLC has announced that it will relocate its manufacturing facility from Massachusetts to Georgia this...


NETL Supports Nanomaterial Technology

International research and development company Universal Matter has reportedly received support from the National Energy Technology Laboratory to further research the development of Flash Jo...


Silicon-Based Coating Slows Spread of Fire

A team of researchers from North Carolina State University recently found an application for a silene material that can be applied to surfaces like wood, creating a barrier between combustib...


ASCC Creates Concrete Sustainability Hotline

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (St. Louis) recently announced via emailed release that it has established a member hotline for answering questions about concrete construction s...


Survey Highlights Workforce Prep Weaknesses

As 88% of construction firms are reportedly having trouble filling open positions, results from an Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk survey have found “significant short...


DOE Funds State Grid Resilience Program

On Tuesday (Sept. 5), the U.S. Department of Energy announced that nine states and five tribal nations will receive funding as the seventh cohort of Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula ...


Hexigone Partnership Supplying Corrosion Inhibitors

Corrosion technology manufacturer Hexigone Inhibitors Limited has reportedly joined forces with specialty chemicals distributor MCassab Group to supply Brazil with sustainable corrosion inhi...


TX Judge Bars Construction Ordinance Ban

At the end of last month, a Texas judge ruled that a state bill that would do away with water break mandates and mandatory paid sick leave for construction workers was unconstitutional.


‘Chewing Gum Artist’ Paints London Surfaces

An artist is painting a “hidden world” beneath people’s feet, utilizing pieces of dried chewing gum on the ground as his canvases.


Team Testing Thermo-Active Road Material

Researchers at the University of Surrey are reportedly testing a new thermo-active road solution that could help prevent potholes caused by freezing and thawing in the winter.


Paint Company Reveals Ketchup Color Collab

London-based paint and wallcoverings manufacturer Lick and American food processing company Heinz announced that they have partnered on a new red paint that matches the color of Heinz’s famo...


Study: Segregation Contributes to Lead Risks

A recently published study has concluded that young black children living in racially segregated U.S. neighborhoods face a heightened risk of potentially brain-damaging lead exposure.


MVP-Owned Natural Gas Leak Causes Concern

A recent leak at a Pennsylvania natural gas storage facility, operated by the same company leading construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, was reportedly caused by corrosion of a well ...


DOL Proposes Overtime Protection Rule

Last Wednesday (Aug. 30), the U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would restore and extend overtime protections to 3.6 million salaried workers.


Team Researching Robotic Pipeline Inspection

Researchers at the University of Houston are reportedly developing an autonomous robot, meant to identify potential pipeline leaks and structural failures during subsea inspections.


City Hosts Annual ‘Paint Louis’ Event

Last weekend, the city of St. Louis hosted the 26th annual “Paint Louis” event, where artists reportedly applied graffiti murals to a flood wall on the banks of the Mississippi River.


Contract Awarded for IN Bridge Painting

The Indiana State Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $2,116,774.30 for painting five existing bridge structures in Greene, Lawrence, Martin and Gibson count...


Coating Spray Technique Offers Medical Possibilities

Scientists from Rutgers University have reportedly devised a method for creating coatings of biologically active materials using the industrial spray-coating process electrospray deposition.


Architecture Billings Show Stable Conditions

At the end of last month, the American Institute of Architects and Deltek released the July Architecture Billings Index, signaling stable business conditions as the billings remained flat fo...


EPA Amends Waters of the US Definition

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army have recently announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” to conform wit...


NH Lists Historic Bridge for Sale

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation recently announced that it was looking to sell the historic General Sullivan Bridge, which connects the towns of Dover and Newington.


CPIA Releases Leadership Conference Schedule

The Commercial Painting Industry Association has recently unveiled the finishing touches on the schedule for the Third Annual CPIA Leadership Conference and TPC Connect: Commercial Painting.


Covestro Completes New PUD Facility

Material solutions manufacturer Covestro recently finished construction on a new polyurethane dispersion production facility in Shanghai, China.


Giant MT Statue Receives New White Paint

The fourth largest statue in the United States, which overlooks Butte, Montana, recently got its first fresh coat of paint in a decade.


Buttigieg Discusses Bridge Repair Efforts

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently stated in an interview with Scripps News that a massive backlog of broken bridges may mean that aging structures in need of repairs won’...


CA PaintCare Celebrates Decade of Recycling

Paint-recycling group PaintCare is reportedly commemorating 10 years of paint recycling in California, with the collection of more than 34 million gallons since its launch.


New Product Announcement: Brush-Textured Trim, Siding

Building product manufacturer LP Building Solutions recently announced via emailed release the regional launch of its new product texture under its SmartSide ExpertFinish line.


EPA Begins Maui Cleanup as Searches Continue

On Tuesday (Aug. 29), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began work to remove and dispose of hazardous materials from properties affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii.


Schedule Alert: No Newsletter Monday

PaintSquare Daily News will not publish a daily newsletter on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday in the United States.


DOE Issues Annual Wind Power Reports

The U.S. Department of Energy has released three annual reports, reporting that wind power continues to be one of the fastest growing and lowest cost sources of electricity in America.


PPG Opens Experience Center, Marks Anniversary

Global coatings company PPG recently opened a new customer and employee experience center at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh.


Report: Industry Increasing Gen Z Job Outreach

According to a recent analysis by student career services platform Handshake, record talent demand in the construction industry is setting up the next generation to unlock progress on the la...


Contractors Needed for TX Tank Rehab

The Wickson Creek Special Utility District in Bryan, Texas is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of one 250,000-gallon elevated storage tank.


ON Coatings Supervisor Fined After Fatality

The Ontario Court of Justice has reportedly convicted a former coatings contractor supervisor after a worker died in 2020 when the relining of a water chamber led to an explosion.


'Smart Concrete' Tech Used on US Highways

A professor at Purdue University has reportedly invented concrete sensors that are now being used in interstate reconstruction projects across the U.S. in an attempt to prevent premature con...


‘Liquid-Like’ Coatings Offer PFAS Alternative

Researchers from the University of Sydney have reportedly observed nano-thick “liquid-like coatings” with the potential for designing sustainable, self-cleaning materials.


DOL Suing IL Roofing Contractor for Penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor recently filed a suit in federal court to force an Illinois roofing contractor to pay penalties for repeatedly exposing employees to falls from elevations.


American Concrete Institute Opens Resource Center

The American Concrete Institute will soon open a third resource center in Columbia, Maryland, to serve the Mid-Atlantic concrete industry.


Research Team Creates Steam Condenser Coating

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have reportedly developed a coating for steam condensers used in fossil fuel steam-cycle generation.


PPG, Glidden Brand Release 2024 Color of the Year

Global coatings company PPG and Glidden paint brand recently named Limitless (PPG1091-3) as its 2024 Color of the Year.


Axalta Developing Digital Paint Technology

Global coatings company Axalta has reportedly entered a partnership with Xaar, a manufacturer of drop-on-demand inkjet technologies, to develop a sustainable digital paint technology for the...


TN Titans Select Stadium Construction Team

Earlier this month, the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans selected a team to manage the construction of its new multibillion-dollar stadium.


Government Cites Increase in Construction Fraud

Last week, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice to financial institutions, highlighting a “concerning” increase in payroll tax evasion and workers’ compensa...


Lampshade Coating Acts as Indoor Air Purifier

New catalyst-coated lampshades have reportedly been designed to transform indoor air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds, into harmless composites.


Bridge Collapses in India During Construction

On Wednesday (Aug. 23), a railway bridge being built in the town of Sairang in the northeastern state of Mizoram, India, collapsed, killing at least 26 workers and injuring two.


Henkel Appoints New North America President

Chemicals company Henkel has recently named Pernille Lind Olsen as its new President of the North American region.


Bidding Open for NY Courthouse Renovations

The City of New York is soliciting bids for interior renovations to an existing courthouse building.


DOT Providing Maui Emergency Relief Funds

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced $3 million in funding through quick release Emergency Relief funds for Lahaina, Hawaii, in re...


Window Marker Installation Reduces Bird Collisions

Oklahoma State University recently installed window markers on two of its “most dangerous” buildings for bird-window collisions in an effort to protect the wildlife.


University to Build Autonomous Tech Center

The University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering is reportedly set to be the site of a new research and development center, dedicated to autonomous construction technologies.


OSHA Upholds 2018 NY Trench Collapse Citations

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it would be upholding citations against a former New York contractor after a fatal ...


Valspar Names 2024 Color of the Year

Paint and coating brand Valspar, from the Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group, recently announced its 2024 Color of the Year, Renew Blue (8003-37D).


Coatings Company Offering CA Hurricane Support

Paint and coatings manufacturer and retailer Tucson Rubberized Coatings recently announced that it is providing material discounts and shipping to assist communities in California following ...


Contract Awarded for OK Bridge Painting

The Oklahoma State Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $2,234,676.50 for painting two existing bridge structures carrying US-69 over the Verdigris River near...


ABC: July Backlog, Contractor Confidence Up

Last week, the Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers, revealing an increase to 9.3 months in July.


Behr Paint Reveals 2023 Color of the Year

Last week, Behr Paint Company announced its 2024 Color of the Year, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01).


DOE Funds Clean Hydrogen Advancement Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it has awarded almost $34 million to 19 industry- and university-led projects on clean hydrogen.


EPA Issues Next PFAS Chemical Test Order

Last Tuesday (Aug. 15), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued its third Toxic Substances Control Act test order, requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the ...


Moving Mural Completed on CA Parking Garage

A large moving mural project was recently finished on an opened, four-level parking garage in Mountain View, California, making it one of the largest in the United States.


NETL Develops Cold-Spray Coating

Researchers from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) have developed a new self-healing cold spray coating for internal pipeline corrosion protection.


Researchers Develop Element Extracting Coating

Researchers at Penn State University have reportedly developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating (MINC) that can recover rare earth elements from secondary sources such as industri...


TN Road Crews Paint Over Dead Raccoon

At the beginning of the month, road crews in Memphis reportedly painted a line right over a dead raccoon while working on pavement markings.


Azelis Appoints New Americas CEO

Global provider of specialty chemicals Azelis Group NV has announced that Todd Cottrell will assume the role of CEO of Azelis Americas when current CEO and President Frank Bergonzi retires o...


Report: Bills Stadium Reaching $300M Overrun

Just three months after construction began on the new Buffalo Bills stadium, sources have told reporters that the latest project projections could have as much as $300 million in cost overru...


WH Releases American Materials Guidance

The White House's Office of Management and Budget has released final guidance interpretations for the use of American-made materials on infrastructure projects, in line with President Joe Bi...


Stanford Scientists Invent New Insulative Paint

A new kind of paint from Stanford University can reportedly keep buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reducing energy use, costs and greenhouse gas emissions.


CA Theater Repaint Not ‘Historically Accurate’

According to reports, the color scheme of the newly painted Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego has divided residents and preservationists alike, with concerns that the landmark’s paint job...


Power Line Coatings Receive Funding

Photonic science company AssetCool has reportedly received funding to accelerate the rollout of its new photonic coatings, meant to cool down overhead powerlines.


HGTV Home Releases 2024 Color Collection

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams recently unveiled its 2024 Color Collection of the Year, in addition to its 2024 Color of the Year.


Material Prices Remained Unchanged in July

Construction input prices were unchanged in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Pric...


Sika Acquires Peru Mortar Manufacturer

Swiss chemicals company Sika recently announced plans to acquire Peruvian mortar manufacturer Chema.


Researchers Develop Sustainable PFAS Removal

A team of polymer chemists from Saarland University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have reportedly collaborated to develop a sustainable method for removing per- and poly...


Contractors Needed for VA Tank Rehab

The Fairfax County Water Authority in Herndon, Virginia is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation and recoating of a 5-million-gallon water storage tank.


OSHA Issues Citations to Norfolk Southern

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced earlier this month that it has issued railway Norfolk Southern citations for violations during clean-up...


CA Division Recovers $229K of Stolen Paint

At the end of last month, the California Highway Patrol reportedly recovered almost $230,000 worth of stolen Sherwin-Williams paint.


Researchers Developing Tool for Dam Removal Costs

Scientists at Oregon State University have reportedly analyzed over 650 dam removal projects to develop a tool to better estimate the cost of future dam removals.


PA House Explosion Kills 5, Investigation Ongoing

On Saturday (Aug. 12), an explosion in Plum, Pennsylvania, leveled three homes and damaged dozens of others, leaving five dead and several injured.


Researchers Develop Carbon Capture Membranes

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have reportedly begun to devise new ways of capturing carbon dioxide emissions with the use of membrane-based carbon capture devices.


Evonik Supplying Catalysts for New Plant

Specialty chemical company Evonik has reportedly signed an agreement to scale up and produce custom catalysts for German chemical manufacturer Röhm’s new methyl methacrylate (MMA) production...


Dutch Boy Unveils 2024 Color Trend Forecast

Dutch Boy Paints, part of The Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group, has recently announced its 2024 One-Coat Color of the Year: Ironside.


DOT Accepting SMART Program Applications

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday (Aug. 8) that it is now accepting applications for its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Pro...


BYK Announces Dispersion Laboratory Availability

Worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastics industries BYK-Gardner has announced the availability of the BYK-Gardner VMA Dispersion Laboratory in Wallingford, Connecticut, at the...


Potato Chip Bags Turned into Cooling Films

Researchers from Bayreuth University have recently developed an upcycling process that transforms aluminum-plastic composite films into energy-saving films using polymer coatings.


DOE Funds Energy Efficient Building Projects

At the beginning of the week, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $46 million in funding to develop building technologies and retrofit practices to cut energy waste emissions in resident...


DOL Announces Final Davis-Bacon Act Rule

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued the final rule to update regulations that implement the Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to provide greater clarity and...


Flint Marks Lead Standard Compliance Milestone

On Tuesday (Aug. 8), the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced that the City of Flint has met requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act for seven years stra...


Nippon Developing Air-Purifying Coatings

Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. has recently launched its “Photocatalytic Purification Coating Technology Innovation Platform” in partnership with East China University of Science and Technology and ...


Researchers Discover Lithium’s 'True' Shape

Researchers at the California NanoSystems Institute at the University of California Los Angeles have reportedly discovered, for the first time, the “true” shape of lithium atoms.


Contract Awarded for IL Bridge Cleaning

The Illinois State Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $1,739,800 for cleaning and painting of 12 existing bridge structures in Henry, Knox, Peoria, Tazewell...


Rice Studying Boron Nitride Tech Applications

Researchers from Rice University are reportedly analyzing a material produced from forms of boron nitride, as well as its response to changing temperatures and pressures.


Report Predicts Weak 2023 Commercial Activity

According to the latest data from Dodge Construction Network, the Dodge Momentum Index decreased almost 1% in July.


Researchers Develop Mussel-Inspired Membrane

Engineers at the University of Bath in England have recently developed a new kind of polymer-coated membrane that can separate chemicals for water filtration.


AU Architecture Commission Unveils Installation

The National Gallery of Victoria Architecture Commission recently selected this year’s large-scale outdoor installation, which uses air as its primary building material.


NOAA Launches Air Quality Research Campaign

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and 21 universities from three countries are reportedly working together t...


U-M Receives Nuclear Reactor Corrosion Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy has reportedly awarded $7.5 million to engineering researchers at the University of Michigan for research into how reactors can withstand the effects of radiati...


KTA-Tator to Distribute Chlor*Rid Products

Consulting engineering firm KTA-Tator, Inc. (Pittsburgh) recently announced that it has been named a Master Distributor of Chlor*Rid products and test kits.


Akzo Completes Sherwin Decorative Paint Acquisition

At the beginning of the month, global coatings company AkzoNobel announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams.


Senator Requests Cape Cod Bridge Information

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) recently announced that she has sent letters to Cape Cod community stakeholders, seeking their input on how the aging Bourne and Sagamore Bridges are imp...


Butterfly-Inspired Films Passively Cool Structures

According to reports, researchers have developed new films that don’t absorb light to potentially reduce the energy needed for cooling in buildings or vehicles, while still maintaining vivid...


Construction Spending Sees Small Increase

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis, nonresidential construction spending in the United States increased by a modest 0.1% in June.


DOT Launches Center for Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday (July 31) that it has launched the Project Delivery Center of Excellence, meant to help recipients of federal infrastructure funds d...


Painting Mistake Fixed on WI Water Tower

A water tower in Muscoda, Wisconsin, is reportedly being repainted after an initial job was done incorrectly, leaving one letter tilted off-angle in comparison to the rest of the village’s n...


UAE Launches Project to Preserve Architecture

According to reports, the United Arab Emirates has recently introduced a new initiative to recognize and preserve the country’s modern architecture.


Coatings Company Discrimination Suit Settled

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has secured a settle agreement with three entities, including a power coatings company, resolving violations of the Immigr...


MVP Construction Resumes After Delays

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court reportedly began paving the way for construction to resume on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, granting a request to lift lower court orders that had recently ...


IL Paint Recycling Program Signed into Law

The governor of Illinois signed a new law on Friday (July 28) that will establish a program to dispose of household paint.


NASA Partners Unveil New Paint Schemes

GE Aerospace, joined by electrification and aviation company magniX, have reportedly revealed the new paint scheme of the hybrid electric aircraft they will fly as a part of the United State...


Lead Violations Corrected in 5K NY Apartments

At the beginning of the month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that hundreds of lead paint violations in more than 5,000 apartments, among other concerns, have been successfully enf...


Euclid Opens New Cement Additives Lab

Concrete and masonry construction products manufacturer Euclid Chemical recently announced the opening of its new cement additive laboratory in Cleveland.


Researchers Study Self-Healing Metal Fusion

A research team from Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University have reportedly observed pieces of metal crack and then fuse back together without any human intervention.


Contractors Needed for CA Tank Rehab

The Vallecitos Water District in San Marcos, California, is currently seeking contractors for the refurbishment of two metal water storage tanks.


AGMT Launches Spanish-Translated Certification Test

The Architectural Glass and Metal Technician certification program has reportedly introduced a Spanish version of its Knowledge-Based Test.


EPA Publishes Revised 1,4-Dioxane Determination

At the end of last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a revised risk determination for 1,4-dioxane through the Toxic Substances Control Act, evaluating it as a whole ch...


Beckers Raw Materials Incorporating Recycled Plastic

Supplier of coil coatings and industrial paints Beckers Group is reportedly collaborating with suppliers to include raw materials made from recycled plastics into its paint.


Crane Catches Fire, Collapses at NYC Site

Last Wednesday (July 26), a 45-story crane collapsed at a luxury high-rise after a fire broke out in the cab, raining debris onto Manhattan and injuring 12 people.


Report: NYCHA Contests Lead Paint Violations

A recent investigation by CBS New York has found the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) was found to have contested more lead paint violations from the city’s health department than all...


Residents Concerned After Historic Building Painted White

Some residents in San Luis Obispo, California have reportedly expressed concern after a new coat of white paint was applied to a nearly 120-year-old historic building earlier this month.


Vegas MSG Sphere Lights Up for First Time

Earlier this month, the new MSG Sphere in Las Vegas lit up for the first time, after a series of construction price hikes due to inflation and supply chain delays doubled the estimated proje...


RPM Releases Q4, 2023 Full-Year Earnings

RPM International Inc. (Medina, Ohio), parent company of specialty coatings and sealants brands including Carboline and Tremco, released its fourth-quarter and year-end financial report Wedn...


Porsche Teams with Paint Company on New Palette

German automaker Porsche recently teamed up with paint manufacturing company Backdrop to produce a palette of four paints for interior spaces, based on the colors of some of the company’s mo...


Hardide Receives Funding for Coatings Development

Metal matrix composite coatings provider Hardide Coatings has reportedly been awarded funding from the national innovation agency Innovate UK, for the development of Hardide's chemical vapor...


DOL Proposes New Construction PPE Standard

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry.


AkzoNobel Announces 2023 Q2 Finances

Global coatings company AkzoNobel released its 2023 second-quarter financial results on Tuesday (July 25), announcing increases in operating income despite a slight increase in revenue compa...


City Council Approves Vegas Loop Expansion

The Las Vegas City Council has reportedly approved an expansion plan from the Boring Company to further build out their underground transportation system.


World’s Largest Office Building Opening in India

A newly completed building in Surat, India is being touted as the world’s largest office building, taking over the spot previously held by the U.S. Pentagon, according to reports.


Antifouling Tech Being Tested in FL

Nanoporous material manufacturer Svenska Aerogel recently announced that their technology for antifouling paints, SeaQare, is being tested in Florida to demonstrate its efficacy in a differe...


SurTec Acquires Italian Chemical Supplier

Global manufacturer of specialty chemicals and surface treatment solutions SurTec recently announced the acquisition of chemical supplier TF Chemical srl.


NY Starts $34M Affordable Housing Construction

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction has begun on Park Place, a $34 million affordable and supportive housing development in Brooklyn.


Sherwin-Williams Reports Q2 Net Sales Increases

On Tuesday (July 25), global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company released its second-quarter financial results, reporting a 6.3% increase in consolidated net sales to a record $6.24 b...


Researchers Develop 'Self-Healing' Solar Coating

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai have reportedly developed a new formulation for a “self-healing” polymeric coating for solar cells, demonstrating the ability t...


Architecture Billings Report Remain Flat in June

According to the latest Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects and software and information solutions provider Deltek, billings remained flat in the month of J...


Researchers Develop Crack-Resistant Latex Films

A team of researchers in Japan, led by Associate Professor Daisuke Suzuki from Shinshu University, has reportedly developed a new way to produce crack-resistant elastic nanoparticle-based la...


Jotun Expands Fire Protection Coating Facility

Marine and protective coatings company Jotun recently announced the expansion of its Global Intumescent research and development laboratory, more than doubling the size of the facility in Fl...


Holiferm, Fibenol Developing Sustainable Biosurfactants

This month, biosurfactants manufacturer Holiferm and sustainable biomaterials company Fibenol teamed up to develop biosurfactants from wood residues to provide an environmentally friendly al...


Last Chance for Elevation Award Submissions

Today (July 24) is the last day to submit your nomination for the seventh annual Elevation Awards, a commercial honors program carried out by Technology Publishing Co. and the Commercial Pai...


$2B Theme Park, Resort Plans Announced for OK

Last week, Oklahoma state and local officials announced the development of the new $2 billion American Heartland Theme Park and Resort west of Grand Lake along Route 66.


PPG Reports Record Q2 2023 Net Sales

Global coatings company PPG released its second-quarter earnings report late Thursday (July 20), reporting $4.9 billion in net sales—approximately 4% higher than this time last year.


First US Net-Zero Timber Civil Building Underway

Work has reportedly begun for what is anticipated to be the nation’s first net-zero energy government office building made from cross-laminated timber in San Mateo County, California.


Business Study Ranks States’ Infrastructure

CNBC has recently released their annual study scores for America’s Top States for Business, evaluating state infrastructure based on ten categories of competitiveness and ranking the best an...


Stuart Semple Releases ‘Barbiest Pink’ Paint

In protest of toy company Mattel trademarking the color “Barbie Pink,” British artist Stuart Semple has unveiled his new fluorescent pink paint for artists everywhere.


Report: Some Turbine Coatings Could Pose Harm

A study conducted by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), reports to have found that some coatings for offshore wind turbines can be potentially harmful...


Sika Acquires Shotcrete Manufacturer

Swiss chemicals company Sika recently announced that they have acquired Thiessen Team USA, a shotcrete and grouting products manufacturer.


Court Urged to Reverse Sherwin Lead Ruling

According to reports, insurers for The Sherwin-Williams Company have urged the Ohio Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that dictated carriers owe coverage for a $305 million lead ...


Middle East Association Officially Launches

The Middle East Paints and Coatings Association has recently received necessary government approvals to officially launch the new paint and coatings association.


New Product Announcement: Wall, Ceiling Spray Texture

Manufacturer and supplier of construction products DAP recently released a new spray texture line to deliver a fast-drying texture match on walls and ceilings.


Automaker Responds to Paint Odor Violations

Global automaker Stellantis has reportedly installed new technology meant to remove paint odors from the outside air after the company received several air quality violations for the odors c...


Carbon Tetrachloride Exposure Rule Proposed

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to protect workers from exposure to carbon tetrachloride.


DOL Expands Injury, Illness Data Requirements

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit injury and illness informati...


NY 'Hamburger' Water Tower Under Evaluation

According to reports, town board members in Hamburg, New York have recently authorized Hamburg’s engineer to contract with a firm for the evaluation of their water tower.


HMG Offering Paint Product Testing Initiative

Paint manufacturer HMG Paints Ltd. recently launched a new initiative for trade professionals to get exclusive access to products and assist in the development of new ranges.


Contractors Needed for LA Tank Rehabilitation

The City of DeRidder, Louisiana, is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of one 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank.


Paint Chemical Petitioned for Superfund Tax List

Last week, the U.S. Department of Treasury received a petition to add methyl ethyl ketoxime, a compound used in paint, to a list of chemicals and substances that are subject to Superfund exc...


June Input Prices Unchanged as Inflation Slows

The latest analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index from the Associated Builders and Contractors has found that construction input prices remained unchanged in Ju...


JetBlue Unveils New Blue Livery Design

United States airline service JetBlue has recently announced their new, all-blue paint scheme for their standard liveries. The new “icon in the sky” will reportedly give JetBlue planes a “st...


Researchers Propose ‘Reverse’ Passive Design

A study from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and Nanjing University has recently suggested to use a “reverse” passive design approach for building sustainability.


139B Gallons of White Paint Could Help Climate

According to a professor at the University of California, Davis, if the world’s whitest paint covered 1 to 2% of the Earth’s surface, global temperatures would stop rising due to the amount ...


Kraton Appoints Polymer, Pine Segment Presidents

Global specialty polymer and biobased products producer Kraton Corporation has recently announced the appointment of Torsten Schmidt as President of the Polymers Segment and Minco van Breevo...


Nouryon Announces Channel Partnership Expansion

Global specialty chemicals company Nouryon recently announced an expanded channel partnership with specialty chemicals company IMCD, for its lubricant and fuel solutions.


ChemQuest Group Appoints New Director

Global business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. has appointed Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D, as a Director.


Trusses Raised for Notre Dame Cathedral Rebuild

Earlier this week, the oak trusses for the new Notre Dame Cathedral roof were raised into place, marking a huge milestone in reconstruction efforts.


EPA Proposes Improving Lead Paint Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a proposal to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint hazards to protect against childhood lead exposure.


MVP Construction Ordered to Stop Again

On Monday (July 10), the 4th U.S. Circuit Court ordered construction to halt again on the Mountain Valley Pipeline in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia, as it reviews recent challeng...


New Product Announcement: Architectural Paint Defoamer

Global specialty chemical company Elementis recently launched its new 96% biobased carbon content defoamer for paints, coatings and industrial aqueous applications.


NAVSEA Comments on Rusty Navy Ships

A recent report states that streaks of rust on U.S. Navy warships have attracted the attention of active and retired navy personnel, after comments on social media sites began pointing out t...


June Contractor Backlog Steady, Confidence Down

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of June, reporting that the CBI remained unchanged at 8.9 months.


Dragon Painting Peels Off Japan Temple Ceiling

A famed painting of a dragon in the main hall of the Senso-ji temple in Tokyo partially came off the ceiling over tourists earlier this week.


Contract Awarded for IA Bridge Rehabilitation

The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $6,486,816.53 for coating and rehabilitation to various existing bridge structures in Cerro Gordo, Dubuque, Hami...


PPG Launches New Spray Paint, Primer Colors

Global coatings manufacturer PPG recently announced six new colors, as well as a new label, for its Glidden Max Flex spray paint and primer line.


USGBC Announces LEED Homes Award Recipients

On Monday (July 10), the U.S. Green Building Council announced the recipients of the 2023 LEED Homes Awards for projects, developers and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the...


Submit Your Elevation Award Nomination Now

The nomination deadline for the seventh annual Elevation Awards, a commercial honors program carried out by Technology Publishing Co. and the Commercial Painting Industry Association, has be...


Liquid Metal Coating Could Create Smart Objects

According to recent reports, a new liquid metal coating inspired by origami from Tsinghua University in China can be applied to paper to build 3D structures and potentially create smart obje...


EPA Unveils Framework for New PFAS Uses

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released a framework for addressing new and new uses of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to ensure that they do not harm human he...


Mountain Valley Pipeline Approved for Completion

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reportedly approved completion plans for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which will move methane gas from Wetzel County, West Virginia,...


New Glass Features Strength, Carbon Reduction

Researchers at Penn State University have reportedly engineered a new type of glass that could reduce glass production carbon emissions, while being 10 times stronger compared to conventiona...


Brenntag, Evonik Strike Product Distribution Agreement

Chemical and ingredients distributor Brenntag recently announced that it signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Evonik for its silane compound-based building protection products.


Study Finds PFAS in Almost Half of US Tap Water

On Wednesday (July 5), the U.S. Geological Survey reported that at least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one of more types of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PF...


Arkema Partners with 3D Printing Company

Specialty chemicals company Arkema announced in an emailed release that they would be partnering with industrial 3D printer manufacturer Raplas for the development of their N3xtDimension cus...


NJ Institute Testing Seismic Building Materials

A team from the New Jersey Institute of Technology is assessing the seismic response of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) to potentially better protect buil...


EPA Finalizes Asbestos Exposure Reporting Rule

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to require comprehensive reporting on all six fiber types of asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act.


JPCL Releases 2023 Equipment Buying Guide

The Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings has recently released its 2023 Equipment Buying Guide, an annual directory of equipment and related supplies for protective and marine c...


Bidding Open for FL Building Department Facility

Walton County, Florida, is soliciting bids for construction and coating of a three-story 37,000-square-foot building.


Project Offers Community ‘Paint-by-Number’ Murals

A local artist in St. Petersburg, Florida, is hoping to “spread joy one sunflower at a time” through a community project featuring “paint-by-number” style murals.


ASTM Awards ChemQuest VPs

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on the specialty materials industry, recently announced that Vice Presidents George Pilcher and David Cocuzzi would be honored at an awa...


Records Show Sherwin Sold HQ for $48.5M

According to reports, global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company’s current downtown Cleveland headquarters has been sold for $48.5 million as construction continues on its new global ...


Shipping Company Adopts New Propeller Coating

According to a recent press release from marine coating supplier Graphite Innovation & Technologies, the company will be supplying its graphene-based, biocide-free propeller coating for glob...


TPC Connect: Industrial Coatings Posts Activities

The sixth annual TPC Connect: Industrial Coatings (formerly Contractor Connect) will be held Nov. 6-9 at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Henderson, Nevada.


GA Mass Timber Office Building Tops Out

According to reports, the four-story mass timber loft office building at Ponce City Market in Atlanta has topped out after construction began earlier this year.


AkzoNobel Opens North America R&D Center

Global coatings company AkzoNobel announced last week via emailed release that it has opened a new research and development center in High Point, North Carolina.


Zentek to Test Nano-Pigments in Aerospace Coatings

Zentek Ltd., a graphene technology development and commercialization company, recently announced that they have been awarded a research and development contract to test their ZenARMOR nano-p...


Contractor Needed for CA Tank Rehabilitation

The South Coast Water District in Dana Point, California is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of one 2 MG reservoir tank located in Dana Point, California.


ACA Presents Inaugural Darling Prize

On Wednesday, the American Coatings Association (ACA) presented its inaugural David F. Darling Prize to Dr. Dane R. Jones, Professor and Associate Dean, Emeritus at California Polytechnic St...


US DOT Opens $5.6B in Infrastructure Funding

On Tuesday (June 27), Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for up to $5.575 billion in funding for proje...


Hempel Appoints New Decorative Exec

This week, global coatings manufacturer Hempel announced that Ana Henriques will join the company’s Executive Group Management team after being appointed Executive Vice President, Head of De...


EPA Requires Reporting for Nine Additional PFAS

Last Thursday (June 22), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify nine additional per- and polyfluo...


Increased May Billings Offer ‘Encouraging News’

The latest Architectural Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects and software and information solutions provider Deltek showed a rebound in billings last month, marking the ...


Jacksonville Jaguars Reveal Stadium Renovation Designs

Earlier this month, the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled conceptual designs for its new stadium renovations, billed as "the Stadium of the Future."


Air-Purifying Paint Used for UK Building

Stakeholders working on the renovation of an “out-of-date” office building next to the Tower Bridge in London are reportedly using a sustainable, air-purifying paint from AM Technology on th...


Leaning Millennium Tower Fixes Complete

Last week, the homeowners' association for San Francisco’s Millennium Tower announced that a $100 million project to fix the building’s leaning issues has been “substantially complete.”


AMPP Releases Details on DoD Corrosion Conference

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance has announced the dates and schedule for their upcoming 2023 Department of Defense Corrosion Prevention Technology and Innovation Sym...


Contract Awarded for NJ Bridge Repairs

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $2,616,989.25 for coating and rehabilitation over an existing access road bridge structure over Toms River...


Hurricane-Resistant Material Used for New Homes

A new building material that has the look and feel of Styrofoam and is rated to withstand a Category 5 hurricane is reportedly being used for construction of new homes in Central Florida.


Drone Automation Used for Inventory Management

A spinoff from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has recently introduced a new automation workflow to monitor stockpile inventory using robotics and artificial intelligence.


New Product Announcement: IGL Marine Lineup

IGL Coatings, a global manufacturer of surface protection materials, recently announced the release of six new cleaning and maintenance products in its Marine Solutions series, including its...


BioPowder Partners with Industrial Minerals Provider

BioPowder, a producer and supplier of fruit stone powders and bio-based abrasives, recently announced a partnership with German industrial mineral and functional filler systems provider Dorf...


Hardwoods Could Be Used for Structural Applications

Researchers from West Virginia University are testing the effectiveness of lower grade hardwood lumber as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional building materials.


Scientists Develop Coating Performance Testing

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have reportedly developed a new method for measuring coating performance, allowing for the quantification of buried interfacial reacti...


OSHA Seeking Worker Heat Standard Input

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging small business owners and local government representatives to discuss the potential impacts of a workpl...


NYC Tops New US Construction Cost Index

According to the latest International Construction Cost Index by global design and consultant organization Arcadis, New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Philadelphia are among the top 10...


Giant Paint-Eating Snails Spotted in FL County

According to reports, parts of Broward County, Florida, were placed under quarantine this month after a snail that can harm building exteriors, including plaster, stucco and paint, was spott...


Researchers Studying Effects of Permeable Pavement

A team at the University of Texas at San Antonio is reportedly researching the impact of four new “permeable parking lots” that were installed at the 204-acre Classen-Steubing Ranch Park in ...


PPG Announces E-Coat Partnership in France

PPG, a global manufacturer of paints, coatings and specialty materials, recently announced a new partnership with Satys, a French industrial group, to provide electrocoating of original equi...


Total Construction Starts Rebound in May

According to data recently released by Dodge Construction Network, total construction starts rose by 8% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.11 trillion.


TN Announces W/WW Infrastructure Grants

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently announced 131 new grants, part of which will reportedly go towards drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure....


‘World’s Largest’ Wooden City Planned in Sweden

Earlier this week, residential property management company Atrium Ljungberg announced what it is calling the world’s largest urban construction project in wood in Stockholm, Sweden.


CPIA Unveils 2023 Conference Keynote Speaker

Last month, the Commercial Painting Industry Association selected this year’s Leadership Conference keynote speaker, Jack Becker.


Analysis Finds Dark Paint Helps Homes Sell for More

According to a new study from real estate company Zillow, home buyers tend to offer more money for homes with interiors painted dark gray.


Kraton Expands Renewable Copolymer Capacity

Global specialty polymer and biobased products producer Kraton Corporation recently announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities to produce its 100% ISCC PLUS certified renewabl...


Researchers Develop Turbine Recycling Method

Engineering researchers at the University of Edinburgh have reportedly received a 125,000 euro ($159,123.12) grant for the development of a new wind turbine recycling process that can turn d...


Contractors Needed for WV Tank Rehab

The Western Virginia Water Authority is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of a 1 million gallon water storage tank located in Roanoke, Virginia.


Supreme Court Sides with Cement Company

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with cement mixing company, Glacier Northwest, over claims of destruction of property from union workers on strike.


EPA Settles CA Contractor Lead Paint Violations

Earlier this month, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced it had reached a settlement with a California renovation services company over violations of the Toxic Substances Contro...


ASTM Announces New Concrete Development

ASTM International’s concrete and concrete aggregates committee (C09) has reported that they are currently developing a standard to evaluate the tensile performance of fiber-reinforced concr...


Material Prices Decline as Supply Chain Improves

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data, construction input prices have fallen 0.6% in May compared to ...


Akzo Launches Powder Coatings Energy Calculator

Global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel recently announced the release of their energy savings calculator.


‘Barbie’ Movie Exacerbates Pink Paint Shortage

Not all “life in plastic is fantastic,” according to reports, as the production designer for the upcoming “Barbie” movie says that the film has led to a global pink paint shortage.


DOL Extends Independent Contractor Rulemaking

According to recent court documents, a proposed rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding classification of an independent contractor may be finalized in October.


New Product Announcement: Home Exterior Paint

Dutch Boy Paints, part of the Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group, recently released an upgraded formula for its exterior coating Maxbond Plus.


China Concert Hall Project Nears Completion

According to reports, the new China Philharmonic Concert Hall was recently wrapped in a translucent facade that resembles a piece of jade as the project nears completion.


Owner Pleads Guilty to IA Collapse Infraction

The owner of an apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, has reportedly pleaded guilty to a civil infraction after the building collapsed at the end of last month, killing three residents.


Behr Releases New Nature-Inspired Color Collection

Earlier this week, Behr Paint Company debuted its BioNature Collection, a nature-based paint color palette inspired by biophilic design concepts.


Vibrantz Investing $20M in Tinting Solution Facility

Global provider of specialty chemicals and materials Vibrantz Technologies recently announced plans to invest almost $20 million to increase the capacity of its sustainable tinting solution ...


Researchers Develop New Concrete for Clean Air

The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology’s Green Construction by Photocatalyst Research Group has reportedly developed a photocatalytic concrete that can remove fine ...


WisDOT Awards Bridge Repair Contract

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $4,087,707.45 for concrete sealing and rehabilitation to two existing bridge structures along Geneva Road i...


Construction Backlog Report Holds Steady in May

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of May, reporting that the CBI remained unchanged at 8.9 months.


2023 Greenbuild Conference Keynote Speaker Announced

Earlier this month, the U.S. Green Building Council and Informa Connect announced the keynote speaker for the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.


UF Makes Steel Bridge Competition History

A team of students from the University of Florida recently earned first place in the 2023 Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals, marking their third straight win.


Report Reveals Construction Spending Increase

According to analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Associated Builders and Contractors recently reported that national nonresidential construction spending expanded 1.9% in April...


PPG Kicks Off New Paint for a New Start Initiative

This summer, more than 25 “colorful and transformative” school makeovers are anticipated to be completed by global coatings manufacturer PPG through its New Paint for a New Start initiative.


Akzo Powder Coatings Launches Digital Platform

Global coatings company AkzoNobel recently launched an extended digital e-commerce platform to provide easy access to its powder coatings information and products.


MD Residents Sue Over Lead Paint Chips

Property owners in Woodberry, Baltimore, have filed a class-action lawsuit against local television stations after lead paint chips began to fall from one of their broadcast towers.


Researchers Identify Moisture Absorbing Hydrogel

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently identified a hydrogel material that could potentially be used for passive cooling and water harvesting in warmer climates.


AI Identifies Concrete Surface Pattern Cracking

A team of researchers at Drexel University and the State University of New York are examining how artificial intelligence, alongside mathematical methods, can determine how damaged a concret...


OSHA Cites IL Roofing Contractor for Fall Hazards

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported it has found that an Illinois contractor has continued to expose roofing workers to fall haza...


Alaska Airlines Unveils New Salmon Design

Alaska Airlines recently announced their newest aircraft paint theme, a salmon design meant to honor Alaskan Indigenous culture and language.


Notre Dame Roof Rebuild Utilizing Medieval Techniques

According to recent reports, the roof of the Notre Dame Cathedral is being rebuilt using medieval woodworking techniques.


Beckers Develops New Coil Coating Technology

Beckers, a global market coil coatings provider, recently released Life Cycle Assessment results showing that the use of ultraviolet/electron beam curing technology could significantly reduc...


White House Unveils Infrastructure Law Map

A new interactive website from the White House showcases about 32,000 infrastructure projects that are underway thanks to the Investing in America Agenda.


EPA Proposes Ban on PCE Consumer Use

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed risk management ban on most uses for perchloroethylene (PCE).


San Diego Examines Project Vetting Process

A new audit report reveals that 44% of projects in San Diego went through an inadequate vetting process, resulting in higher costs and delayed completion dates.


Research Replaces Concrete Sand with Shredded Diapers

Researchers at the University of Kitakyushu in Japan have reportedly found that up to 8% of sand in concrete and mortar for a single-story house could be replaced with shredded, used disposa...


Harsco Changes Name to Enviri Corporation

The Harsco Corporation, a global supplier of environmental solutions and products, has announced that it will be changing its name to Enviri Corporation.


EEOC Issues Industry Equal Employment Report

At the end of last month, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a report that provides findings and next steps to advance equal employment opportunities in the constructi...


Chemical Companies Paying $1B PFAS Settlement

Chemical solutions company Chemours, alongside manufacturer DuPont de Nemours and agricultural chemical company Corteva, Inc., recently reached an agreement to resolve all per- and polyfluor...


Contractors Needed for MI Tank Rehabilitation Project

The Michigan Department of Corrections is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of one 175,000-gallon storage tank located in Muskegon, Michigan.


Scientists Create Potential Concrete Alternative

Researchers at the University of Manchester recently created a new material that they say could potentially replace concrete.


Aramsco Acquires Surface Prep Equipment Distributor

Aramsco Inc. recently announced their acquisition of Pantheon Surface Prep Sales and Rentals in Englewood, Colorado, and Cypress, California.


Collapse-Resistant Building Standard Released

The American Society of Civil Engineers recently released the first national building standard of its kind, providing guidance to mitigate disproportionate collapses in buildings.


WJTA Celebrates Anniversary, Preps for Expo

The WaterJet Technology Association is celebrating 40 years of progress in the waterjetting industry as it gears up for the 2023 WJTA Conference and Expo this fall in New Orleans.


Dunn-Edwards Launches 2024 Color, Design Trends

Earlier this week, paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards unveiled its 2024 Color + Design Trends, a collection of 48 hues across four color palettes.


Titanium Alloys Made Using 3D Printer

Researchers at the University of Sydney and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, have created a potential “new class” of tit...


Construction Employment, Pay Numbers Increase

According to analysis of government data, the construction sector added 25,000 jobs in May, marking the second lowest unemployment rate for the month in the last 23 years.


Gemini Coatings Acquires Wood Finishing Brands

Wood coatings manufacturing company Gemini Coatings recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Seattle-based wood coatings manufacturer Rudd Company, I...


Nippon Paint Marine Expands to Vietnam

Nippon Paint Marine, a global marine coatings company, has announced plans to expand their coatings production to Vietnam.


PPG Launches Industrial Paint Film Joint Venture

Global paint and coatings company PPG recently announced a new joint venture with technology-driven film solutions company entrotech, Inc. for paint and clear film solutions.


Sherwin Leads Most Valuable Paint Brand Report

Global independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance recently released a new report, listing the top 10 most valuable paint brands for the year.


Vodka Brand Launches ‘Paint Your Pride’ Bottle

In celebration of Pride month in June, Crystal Head Vodka has released a new “Paint Your Pride” design for its signature skull bottle.


Refinery Sues EPA Over Permit Requirement

The owner of an oil refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands is going up against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in court requiring the reapplication for pollution emissions permits.


New Product Announcement: High-White Pigment

Global performance materials company U.S. Silica recently announced the launch of a new high-white pigment for coatings, building products and other applications.


Biden Admin Invests in Brownfields Cleanup

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced funding to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in the country.


Homebuilders Name PPG Exclusive Paint Provider

Earlier this week, global coatings company PPG announced two new agreements with homebuilders to exclusively offer its paints and coatings to customers for new home builds.


AZ Researchers Replace Rail Project Rebar

Recent work from Arizona State University has helped to cut down on time and costs on the construction of the Metro Phoenix light rail extension project by utilizing fiber-reinforced concret...


Rep Reintroduces Federal Architecture Bill

A previously repealed executive order to mandate styles in the design of federal buildings, first introduced by former President Donald Trump, is now returning to Congress.


WisDOT Awards Bridge Rehab Contract

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has awarded a contract in the amount of $6,132,176.51 for concrete sealing and rehabilitation to several existing bridge structures along State Hig...


BCF Elects First Female President

Last week, the British Coatings Federation announced that Sharon Harte of Dacrylate Paints has been named the first female president in the organization’s 111-year history.


Proposed NY Law Covers Lead Exposure Damages

Last month, New York State Assembly lawmakers advanced legislation that would reportedly bar the exclusion of coverage for losses or damages by the exposure to lead paint from liability cove...


Supreme Court Rules Against WOTUS Authority

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate water pollution into wetlands areas that qualify as “waters of the United States”...


April Billings Show Business Conditions Weaken

The latest Architectural Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects and software and information solutions provider Deltek reported a modest decrease in April billings.


TN Titans Appoint New Stadium Project Architect

Earlier this month, the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans announced the new Architect of Record for its new stadium project team.


West African Dish Inspires New Corrosion Study

A study examining the presence of metals in fufu, a common meal


New Technique Could Preserve Historic Buildings

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have reportedly developed a new method to assess the safety of stone and brick constructions, which could help preserve historic stone buildings ...


Amazon Opens First Phase of HQ2 Project

At the beginning of the week, American multinational technology company Amazon opened the first phase of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.


New Product Announcement: Water-Based Wood Stain

Earlier this month, paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards introduced a new water-based wood stain for exterior surfaces such as decks, fencing and siding.


OSHA Announces $12M in Safety Training Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor recently unveiled the availability of more than $12.7 million in funding to support training initiatives designed to promote workplace health and safety.


PPG Paints Arena Renovations Now Underway

According to reports, work has started for the $30 million upgrade at PPG Paints Arena, home of the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins.


CA Aims to Streamline Infrastructure Projects

On Friday (May 19), California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed plans for new permitting and project review reforms to help streamline and implement infrastructure projects.


NASA Aircraft Gets New Paint Job

An aircraft from the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently got a fresh coat of paint, including a new paint scheme and colors, in preparation for joining the f...


Contractors Needed for TX Storage Tank Rehab

The City of Overton in Texas is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of a 200,000-gallon ground water storage tank.


EPA Issues AK Company Lead Paint Penalty

Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency penalized an Anchorage, Alaska-based renovation company for violating the Lead Renovation


Father, Son Team Develops ‘World’s Coolest Paint’

Inspired by the “chaos of COVID-19,” a father and son duo from the


NTSB Requests Weathering Steel Bridge Action

On Thursday, the National Transportation Safety Board announced new recommended actions for bridge maintenance, following the ongoing investigation


Report Compares Ceramic and Silicone Coatings

A new study has recently analyzed ceramic coatings' ability to reduce


Infrastructure Strength Spurs Backlog Rebound

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of April, reporting that the CBI increased slightly.


‘Invisible’ Cellulose Coating Protects Against Bacteria

A new thin film made of cellulose fiber that is “invisible to the naked eye” has been developed to mitigate the transfer of pathogens on high-traffic objects.


Datacolor Acquires Color Software Company

Color management solution company Datacolor AG recently announced the acquisition of technology company Matchmycolor LLC.


ASTM Develops Fiber Reinforced Polymer Standard

ASTM International has recently developed a new standard specification for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). The development was reportedly completed by ASTM’s Composite Materials Committee (D...


HMG Paints Receives Supply Chain Accreditation

This month, U.K.-based coatings manufacturer HMG Paints


Venice Biennale Opens New Architecture Exhibition

On Saturday (May 20), the 18th annual International Architecture Exhibition from La Biennale di Venezia opened to the public.


EPA Proposes TSCA Regulation Amendments

Last week, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency released proposed amendments to the review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act.


VA Soliciting Bids for CT Pharmacy Building

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for construction of a new inpatient pharmacy building at the West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut.


DOE Unveils Carbon Infrastructure Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $251 million in funding for 12 projects to expand carbon dioxide transportation and storage infrastructure


CPIA Issues Call for Conference Presentations

The Commercial Painting Industry Association is calling for presentations for its 2023 CPIA Leadership Conference, to be held Sept. 11-14, 2023, at Hotel Zachary and Wrigley Field in Chicago...


STI/SPFA Names Legislative Advocacy Committee Chair

The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association recently


Doughnut Mural Painting Spurs Free Speech Case

A bakery in New Hampshire is going up against the town’s zoning board over a sweet-themed mural, arguing that the painting is art and not advertising.


Study: Lead Rule Generates $9B in Health Benefits

A new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. School of


ACI Announces New Executive Vice President

The American Concrete Institute recently appointed its new Executive Vice President in preparation for the current VP retiring later this year.


NYC Expanding Construction Fraud Task Force

Earlier this month, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced a major expansion of the state’s Construction Fraud Task Force to identify, investigate and prosecute corruption and fr...


PHMSA Issues MS Carbon Pipeline Failure Penalty

In what is being called the second largest civil penalty issued in the agency’s history, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration entered into a consent order last month ov...


Collegiate Ice Box Challenge Yields Positive Results

The Pratt Institute and Passive House for Everyone (PHFE) unveiled the results of the first-ever U.S. Collegiate Designed and Built rendition of the International Passive House Ice Box Chall...


Vegas MSG Sphere Costs Climb to $2.3B

After already experiencing a price hike at end of last year, the cost of the ongoing MSG Sphere project in Las Vegas has been reported to rise once more.


Material Price Inflation Remains 'Pressing Issue'

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently reported that construction prices increased 0.2% compared to last month, but have fallen for the second straight month year-over-year.


UK Researchers Develop New Antimicrobial Coating

The University of Nottingham recently created a new antimicrobial coating material using a common disinfectant and antiseptic.


London Tunnels Undergo Record Cement-Free Pour

Earlier this week, energy company National Grid announced that it has completed the world’s largest continuous pour of cement-free concrete at the 1 billion pound London Power Tunnel project...


Dunn-Edwards Launches Neutral Color Collection

Paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards recently introduced 160 new hues as part of its New Neutral Color Collection.


Drones, AI Data Could Aid Disaster Recovery

Research from the University of South Wales is utilizing artificial intelligence and drones to enhance structural health monitoring, with the hopes to help areas impacted by natural disaster...


Survey: Tech in Construction Industry is Behind

According to a recent study from automation solution Yooz, the construction industry ranks the lowest in technology competence among surveyed industries.


White House to Streamline Permitting Reforms

Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new set of plans to pass as a part of bipartisan permitting reform legislation.


Hardide Coating Gardner Aircraft Components

Metal matrix composite coatings provider Hardide Coatings recently signed a partnership with Gardner Aerospace to coat key wing components on its aircraft.


Kymera Acquires Thermal Spray Solutions

Specialty materials company Kymera International has announced that it has acquired Thermal Spray Solutions Inc., a provider of thermal spray coatings for corrosion and wear resistance.


‘Sponge Cities’ Could Help with Water Efficiency

According to reports, the Agriculture and Forest Ministry in Turkey has begun planning a new “sponge city” concept to help produce better water efficiency.


NYC Awards $2.95B Borough-Based Jail Contract

At the beginning of the month, civil, building and specialty construction company Tutor Perini Corporation reported that it was awarded a design-build contract for the New York City Borough-...


Yasmeen Lari Awarded Royal Gold Medal

The Royal Institute of British Architects recently awarded Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first female architect, the 2023 Royal Gold Medal for architecture.


New Product: Resinous Flooring System

Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring has released SofTop Comfort flooring systems, an expansion of the company's seamless resinous flooring options.


EPA Planning Port Infrastructure Programs

Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to invest $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to port infrastructure and air pollution reduction programs...


ABC: March Nonresidential Spending Increased

According to analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Associated Builders and Contractors report that national nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.7% in March.


UB to Research New Precast Concrete Tech

Researchers from the School of Engineering at the University at Buffalo will receive funding to apply new technologies to precast concrete and explore ways to create more durable and long-la...


Seismic Testing Underway for TallWood Project

The Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) TallWood project recently announced that testing is underway, with its first table training exercises showing successful resul...


NAHB Names New CEO Appointment

That National Association of Home Builders recently named James W. Tobin III as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.


Researchers Design Potential USGBC Rating Framework

A team from Colorado State University was recently asked by the U.S. Green Building Council to design the framework of an infrastructure resiliency and sustainability rating system.


University Research Wins UV-Curable Coatings Award

According to a recent release, a faculty-student research team at Eastern Michigan University’s Coatings Research Institute has been awarded for their contributions towards novel and sustain...


DOT Introduces Pipeline Leak Protection Proposal

Last week, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration proposed a new rule to improve the detection and repair of leaks from gas pipelines.


NY Plans for New Construction Fossil Fuel Ban

Starting in 2026, the state of New York reportedly plans to require a ban on fossil fuel equipment in the construction of new buildings.


TX University, DOT Examining Sustainable Concrete

A $10 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation was recently awarded to a University of Texas at Arlington civil engineering researcher who is looking to develop a ...


ACI Elects New Executive Committee

At the end of last month, the American Concrete Institute announced its 2023-2024 president, vice president and four board members.


8 Charged in NYC Construction Fraud Scheme

The Manhattan District Attorney recently announced indictments charging eight individuals and six companies with fraud and corruption within the construction industry, regarding affordable h...


Coating, Corrosion Led to AZ Pipeline Explosion

According to an investigation report from the National Transportation Safety Board, a fatal natural gas pipeline explosion in Arizona from 2021 resulted from tented tape wrap, leading to str...


Viking Acquires Industrial Service Company

Water tower painting, inspection and maintenance company Viking Industrial Painting announced the purchase of York, Pennsylvania-based Minoan Industrial Services at the beginning of the mont...


Green Seal Paints Qualify for New LEED Credits

Global nonprofit organization Green Seal recently announced that its certified paints and coatings now qualify towards points for multiple LEED credits.


Polynt Opens Canada Coatings Resin Plant

Last week, coating resins manufacturer Polynt Group announced the opening of its new resin plant in Canada.


Final Approval Signed for Buffalo Bills Stadium

Last week, the Erie County Legislature gave final approval to the new $1.5 billion Buffalo Bills stadium agreement, with plans to kick off construction "immediately."


Purple People Bridge Painting Work Continues

Following crews painting the Newport, Kentucky side of the Purple People Bridge, work is now set to begin on the Cincinnati side of the structure as fundraising continues.


First Metaverse Architecture, Design Awards Unveiled

The winners were recently unveiled for the first Metaverse Architecture and Design Awards, launched in partnership between Interior Design and digital consulting firm digby.


Construction Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Level High

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, the construction industry had 341,000 j...


New Product Announcement: Titanium Dioxide Pigment

Global chemical solutions company The Chemours Company introduced a new TMP- and TME-free titanium dioxide grade designed for waterborne architectural coatings applications.


Nominations Open for 2023 Elevation Awards

The nomination period for Technology Publishing Co.’s seventh annual Elevation Awards officially kicks off today (May 4).


PaintCare Celebrates NY Milestone Anniversary

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, PaintCare recently reported that more than 700,000 gallons of leftover architectural paint have been collected since the paint recycling program launch...


Tesoro Refinery Violates 2016 EPA Court Order

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice, announced that Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company will pay a $27.5 million penalty for violating a 2016...


Beckers Completes Railway Coatings Business Sale

Earlier this week, manufacturer specializing in coil, industrial and consumer coatings Beckers Group completed the sale of its railway coatings business to Kansai Helios.


PPG Appoints Procurement VP and CPO

Global coatings company PPG recently announced that current interim Chief Procurement Officer Christine Camsuzou has been appointed Vice President, Procurement and CPO.


Researchers Create Ship Hull Paintable Protein

A team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, have recently developed a nontoxic, environmentally friendly paintable protein that inhibits fouling.


SWR Institute Announces 2022 Project Winners

The Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute recently announced the winners of its 2022 project awards via emailed press release.


DOT Expands Infrastructure Accelerator Program

Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it will add $24 million in grants to expedite delivery of transportation infrastructure projects at the local and regional le...


Caltrans Contract Scheme Sentencing Continues

A former Caltrans contract manager and a former contractor were sentenced last week for their roles in a bid-rigging and bribery scheme involving Caltrans improvement and repair contracts.


Sto Sponsors Design-Build Ice Box Challenge

At the end of last month, building materials firm Sto Corp. announced it has teamed up with the Pratt Institute and Passive House for Everyone (PHFE) for the first-ever U.S. Collegiate Desig...


Study: Wastewater Disposal Triggered Earthquake

New research from Stanford University suggests that one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Alberta, Canada, was caused by wastewater injected underground by oil and gas operat...


$6.5B Water Infrastructure Funding Released

Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $6.5 billion for drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).


FGIA Releases New Industry Review, Forecast

Yesterday (May 1), the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance released its latest industry review and forecast, delivering information on window, door and skylight market trends and prod...


CTDOT Evaluating Bridges Using AI Research

The Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration recently awarded a research grant to a University of Hartford professor to evaluate and predict infrastruc...


March Architecture Billings Trend Upwards

The American Institute of Architects recently released its Architecture Billings Index report for the month of March, reporting a modest increase in billings for the first time since Septemb...


Paint Factory Explosion Air Study Approved

The Columbus City Council recently approved a contract to collect and analyze air quality data in a neighborhood near the Yenkin-Majestic Paints plant, following a fatal explosion in 2021.


Army Corps Studying UHPC for Lock Wall Rehab

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking to adopt the use of pre-cast ultra-high performance concrete panels for lock wall rehabilitation projects, replacing traditional concrete.


Scientists Develop Site Safety Monitoring System

Researchers from the University of Houston have reportedly created a new site monitoring system to keep construction workers safe at job sites.


EPA Names 2023 Top Energy-Saving Cities

On Wednesday (April 26), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its annual “Top Cities” list to spotlight cities with the greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and ...


PPG Completes Powder Coatings Plant Expansion

Global coatings company PPG recently announced the completion of a $15 million expansion project at its powder coatings production facility in Brazil, Indiana.


Smartphone Tech Could Find Material Defects

Recent research from the University of New South Wales has reportedly demonstrated that organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) can be harnessed to map magnetic fields.


Workers Paint ‘Space Alien’ Bike Lane Marking

According to reports, a combined footpath and cycle path in the United Kingdom is “out of this world,” sporting a pedestrian character that looks more like a space alien.


Officials Investigating Harbor Bridge Crane Fire

A crane being used for work on the new Harbor Bridge in Texas reportedly caught fire last weekend, injuring two people at a nearby baseball game.


Sherwin-Williams Reports 2023 Q1 Results

Global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its 2023 first quarter financial results on Tuesday (April 25), highlighting an 8.9% net sales increase year-over-year to $5.44 bi...


New Product Announcement: Stone Effect Powder Coating

Global coatings company AkzoNobel recently released a new stone effect powder coating collection for architects and designers in the North America market.


Timber Building Seismic Testing to Set Record

A full-scale, ten-story mass timber building project will investigate the resilience of these types of structures through a series of earthquake simulation testing this spring.


Orion Installs Cogeneration Tech at LA Plant

Global specialty chemicals company Orion Engineered Carbons recently announced that it has installed renewable energy technology at its Ivanhoe, Louisiana, plant.


AkzoNobel Publishes Q1 2023 Financial Results

Global coatings company AkzoNobel released its 2023 first quarter earnings report Tuesday (April 25), showing a 5% increase year-over-year (8% in constant currencies), along with an 8.2% ROS...


Krylon Spray Paint Line Expands Color Offerings

Spray paint brand Krylon recently unveiled six new colors for its Fusion All-In-One spray paint line.


Holcim Building Utilizes Fully Recycled Concrete

Building materials and solutions provider Holcim will reportedly be constructing the world’s first fully recycled concrete building.


Total Construction Jumps to 3-Month High

According to data recently released by Dodge Construction Network, despite economic woes and bank failures, construction shows strength across the first quarter of 2023.


Sensor Changes Color When Bridge Cracks Form

An Iowa State University researcher has recently created a multifunctional stretchable strain sensor that changes colors when covering a crack in a steel component.


DOL, OSHA Marks 2023 Workers Memorial Day

Later this week, the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration plan to honor workers whose jobs claimed their live...


USGBC Selects 2023 LEED Leadership Program Cities

The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced 13 cities to participate in its LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program.


AMPP Recognizes World Corrosion Awareness Day

Today (April 24), the Association for Materials Protection and Performance is celebrating World Corrosion Awareness Day to recognize the impact corrosion prevention and control professionals...


Akzo Acquiring Sherwin Architectural Paint Business

Last week, global coatings companies The Sherwin-Williams Company and AkzoNobel reached a purchase agreement for a Chinese architectural paints business.


PPG Reports 2023 Q1 Financial Increases

Global coatings supplier PPG (Pittsburgh) reported record first quarter net sales of about $4.4 billion, a 2% increase from the year prior, in a financial results press release issued on Thu...


WSU Researchers Develop Carbon-Negative Concrete

Using biochar and concrete wastewater, researchers from Washington State University have reportedly developed an environmentally friendly concrete that is nearly as strong as regular concret...


AIA Announces 2023 COTE Award Recipients

The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment announced its COTE Top Ten Awards last week.


Archroma Commences CEO Transition

Global specialty chemicals company Archroma recently announced its transition plan for the role of Chief Executive Officer.


ChatGPT Generates AI Powered Color Collection

Paint manufacturer HMG Paints Ltd. has released a new collection of decorative paint colors for World Earth Day using artificial intelligence language model ChatGPT.


EPA Proposes Methylene Chloride Use Ban

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a ban on most uses of methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act.


DOE Awards Reactor Corrosion Research Grant

An assistant professor from Penn State University recently received a $400,000 research and development award from the U.S. Department of Energy to study corrosive damage caused by salt in n...


Report: $157B Needed for US Dam Repairs

According to a recent report from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, the estimated cost to rehabilitate the United States' non-federal dams is $157.5 billion.


Bid Rigging, Bribery Scheme Sentencing Reached

A California construction company owner was recently sentenced to 78 months in prison and ordered to pay almost $1 million in restitution for his role in a bid rigging and bribery scheme inv...


NASA Shares First Architecture Concept Review

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration has released the outcomes from its first Architecture Concept Review, an analysis process designed to align with its Moon to M...


Lab Studying Stainless Steel Protective Coatings

Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have reportedly tested a variety of nickel mixtures as protective coatings on stainless steel to protect it from corrosion caused by sea air.


ACI Releases 2023 Concrete Code Collection

­The American Concrete Institute has released its 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications and Practices, a collection that it deems “most comprehensive and largest single sourc...


Design-Build Growth Expected to Continue

A recent report from the Design-Build Institute of America forecasts continued design-build growth over the next three years, despite recent industry challenges and market volatility.


AU Architecture Firm Found Guilty of Bid Rigging

Last week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced that the Federal Court found an architecture firm and its former managing director guilty of bid rigging for a $250 mi...


$300M FHWA Bridge Program Funding Released

The Federal Highway Administration recently announced almost $300 million in funding for nine small and medium-sized bridge projects through the bipartisan infrastructure law’s Bridge Invest...


New Water Treatment Removes PFAS ‘for Good’

Engineers at the University of British Columbia have reportedly developed a new water treatment method that removes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from drinking water safely.


Architecture Firm Designs $1.8B Entertainment City

International architecture firm Benoy recently unveiled its design plans for the “Box of Treasures” development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


Jon-Don Acquires Concrete Coatings Distributor

Commercial supplies, equipment and consumables supplier Jon-Don has recently announced the acquisition of concrete coatings distributor Coatings Hub.


Dates Set for 2023 Industrial Contractor Connect

The sixth annual Industrial Contractor Connect will be held Nov. 7-10 at the Lake Las Vegas Westin Resort & Spa in Henderson, Nevada.


Space Needle Returning to ‘Astronaut White’ Color

A fresh coat of paint will be applied to the Seattle Space Needle next month, returning the iconic spire to a shade of white.


Shipyard Joins AkzoNobel, Philips Antifouling Partnership

Last week, global coatings company AkzoNobel announced that Damen Shipyards has joined the company and Philips to further develop a fouling control solution that uses UV-C light technology t...


Construction Planning Falls in March

The latest Dodge Momentum Index from Dodge Construction Network showed that commercial and institutional planning declined in March.


Navy Seeking Bids for VA Building Upgrades

The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command is soliciting bids for building upgrades and repairs.


Recycled Human Hair Could Repair Bridges

A research team from the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky is working on a “hair raising” discovery by studying how hair recycled from salons could help repair bridges and...


March Input Prices, Construction Backlog Down

According to an analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data by the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction input prices rose 0.2% in March.


University Develops 3D Concrete Printing Method

Researchers at the University of Michigan have reportedly developed a method for creating ultra-lightweight, waste-free concrete through 3D printing.


PHMSA Unveils $196M for Gas Pipeline Projects

Earlier this month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced $196 million in funding from a new grant program to ...


Hempel Announces Executive Group Management Changes

Global coatings company Hempel recently announced changes to its Executive Group Management team via an emailed press release.


Streamlined LEED, WELL Certification Process Released

Earlier this week, the U.S. Green Building Council, Green Business Certification Inc. and the International WELL Building Institute released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certi...


Behr Debuts First-Ever Exterior Stain COTY

Earlier this month, Behr Paint Company introduced its first-ever Exterior Wood Stain Color of the Year.


Diamond Vogel Acquires Aerosol Manufacturing Facility

Paint and coatings company Diamond Vogel recently announced it has closed on the acquisition of an aerosol manufacturing facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.


DOL Program Offers Diverse Infrastructure Jobs

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the availability of $80 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program.


Plastic Recycling Research Could Produce Coatings

A researcher from Washington State University recently received a fellowship for his work in the chemical recycling of plastics, would could pave an environmentally friendly way to produce p...


Glidden Becomes Walmart Primary Paint Brand

Global coatings company PPG announced earlier this month that its Glidden paint brand is set to become the primary paint brand at national retailer Walmart.


Stolt Tankers, GIT Sign Marine Coating Agreement

Sustainable coatings company Graphite Innovation and Technologies (GIT) recently signed a two-year agreement with Stolt Tankers to apply its graphene-based marine coating to ship propellers...


Construction Employment Witnesses Decrease

According to a recent analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction sector lost 9,000 jobs on net in March, the first decrease since January 2022.


Biden Vetoes WOTUS Rule Overturn Attempt

Last week, President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional resolution that targeted blocking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s updated “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.


Holcim Completes Duro-Last Acquisition

Building materials and solutions provider Holcim recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of commercial roofing systems manufacturer Duro-Last, with pro forma net sales of $5...


ChemQuest Appoints Business Development Director

Global business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. has appointed Philip Marsh as Business Development Director for the Europe, Mid...


RPM Releases Record 2023 Third-Quarter Sales

RPM International Inc. (Medina, Ohio), parent company of specialty coatings and sealants brands including Carboline and Tremco, released its third-quarter earnings report for 2023 on Thursda...


Final Deal Reached for Buffalo Bills Stadium

The National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, Erie County and New York State reached a final agreement last week for the construction of a new $1.5 billion stadium in Orchard Park, New York.


IL Initiative Would Create Paint Recycling Program

A new bill sponsored by Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes would establish a program to safely dispose of household paint in the state.


Report: 2022 Global Methane Emissions Rose

A recent report from the International Energy Agency found that the global energy sector produced nearly 135 million tons of methane emissions in 2022, an increase from the year prior.


FAA Funding Modernizes Airport Control Towers

At the end of last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced it will award $20 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law to upgrade and bu...


Court Orders CA Oil, Gas Company to Pay $65M

Last month, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California found gross negligence in a civil suit against oil and gas production company HVI Cat Canyon Inc., formerly known a...


EPA Unveils $775M for Clean Water Infrastructure

At the end of last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced over $775 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act to upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater sy...


AI Aids in Building Hurricane Resistance Research

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have reportedly created a new method of digitally simulating hurricanes with the potential to develop improved guidelines fo...


DOL Recovers Construction Worker Back Pay

A U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigation found that two Maryland construction companies denied workers overtime wages.


First ‘Fully Printable’ Perovskite Cells Developed

Researchers from Swansea University have reportedly established a low-cost, callable carbon ink formulation to produce perovskite solar cells at scale for the first time.


FSU Chemists Develop New Antifouling Coating

A $510,000 grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research was recently awarded to a team of polymer chemists at Florida State University to develop its new antifouling coating for ships.


Army Corps Extends Line 5 Permit Process

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced that it will extend the federal permitting process for the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project, delaying construction until at least 2026.


Dow Launches Digital Formulation Platform

Chemical manufacturing company Dow recently launched a new digital paint formulation platform that offers data-driven capabilities to simplify the formulation process.


UK Infrastructure Projects ‘Moving Too Slowly’

A recent report from the United Kingdom’s National Infrastructure Commission suggests that the government must focus on fewer, bigger targeted initiatives to deliver infrastructure in order ...


Registration Open for CPIA Executive Retreat

This May, members of the Commercial Painting Industry Association will meet for the first Executive Member Retreat to discuss business and industry advancement.


Engineers Discover New Concrete Additives

A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has recently found that introducing new materials into the concrete manufacturing processes could significantly reduce its carbon footpr...


BlastOne Acquires Blasting Robotics Company

Blasting and painting equipment and supplies distributor BlastOne International recently announced the acquisition of abrasive blasting robotics company VertiDrive B.V.


UTA Evaluating Cured-in-Place Pipe Method

A University of Texas at Arlington researcher recently received a $300,000 grant to evaluate a trenchless process for renewing sanitary sewer pipes in Soapstone Valley Park in Washington, D....


JPCL Announces 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners

The winners of the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, which honor the authors of the top articles selected by readership over the past year, were announced in this month’s issue of the Journal ...


New Study Examines Egg Yolks in Oil Paint

A study published earlier this month reportedly found that the inclusion of proteins such as egg yolk were intentional for the “Old Masters” as they prepared their oil paints.


ME Files Lawsuits Against PFAS Manufacturers

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced earlier this week that two lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers DuPont and 3M, alleging that they have promoted per- and polyfluoroakyl ...


New Product Announcement: Sustainable Methacrylic Resin

Global supplier of methacrylate chemicals Röhm recently introduced a new sustainable product range for the coating and adhesives industry.


NY Landlord Sued for Lead Paint Hazards

Earlier this week, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against a Buffalo landlord for “repeated and flagrant” violations of lead safety laws at dozens of properties.


EPA Proposes Water Quality Report Upgrades

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would strengthen annual drinking water quality reports with important public health information.


Colorful Plant-Based Films Cool Buildings

Scientists from Cambridge University have recently unveiled a new plant-based coating that gets cooler when exposed to sunlight.


Engineers Develop Self-Sensing Concrete Material

Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh have reportedly developed a new metamaterial concrete for smart civil infrastructure systems.


EEOC Wins Construction Employment Lawsuit

Last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that it had obtained a default judgement in a lawsuit that alleged that a Maryland staffing agency refused to hire femal...


Students, Smithsonian Rebuild Geodesic Dome

A graduate student at The Catholic University of America, through a partnership with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., is working to reconstruct the first full-scale geodesic do...


PHMSA Issues Proposed Safety Rulemakings

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adopt miscellan...


Judge Approves $600M Flint Water Settlement

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced last week that a judge has granted final approval in a $600 million settlement regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.


Construction Employment Shows Increase

According to a new analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors, construction employment increased in 45 states in February compared to the year prior.


Design Activity Continues Downward Trend

The American Institute of Architects recently released its Architecture Billings Index report for the month of February, indicating an extension of a recent downturn in design activity.


NC Mass Timber Office Building Breaks Ground

Construction is now underway for an office building made from 100% mass timber in Wilmington, North Carolina.


Interpon Coats Dubai Luxury Hotel

Interpon, a powder coatings line from global coatings company AkzoNobel, recently announced that its products were used on the newly opened Atlantis The Royal luxury hotel and resort in Duba...


ChemQuest Taps New Director

Global business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. has recently appointed Carla McBain, Ph.D., as a Director.


Dutch Water Tower Converted into Apartments

A historic 19th century water tower in Utrecht, The Netherlands, was recently transformed into luxury apartments by architectural studio Zecc Architecten.


RI Proposes New Construction Solar Mandate

Legislation recently introduced in Rhode Island could create solar panel installation regulations for most new construction projects in the state.


AMPP Conference Closes in Colorado

On Thursday, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance’s (AMPP’s) 2023 Annual Conference + Expo in Denver came to a close, after a week packed with technical presentations, co...


Corrosion Innovations Acquires Chlor*Rid Products

Last week, manufacturer Corrosion Innovations announced it has acquired the Chlor*Rid product line from Milliken & Company.


Bills Stadium Breaking Ground Next Month

The new $1.14 billion Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park, New York, will reportedly start construction in April, following project plan approval and land leasing agreement.


Dodge Reports Total Construction Start Increase

Total construction starts rose 6% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $912.8 billion, according to data recently released by Dodge Construction Network.


DOL Announces Infrastructure Workforce Initiative

To commemorate Equal Pay Day, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new initiative to promote equal opportunity by federal contractors on large infrastructure projects.


Firm Launches ‘World’s First’ Rebar Robot

Pittsburgh-based Advanced Construction Robotics recently launched a new robot capable of lifting, carrying and placing up to 5,000-pound bundles of rebar without the need for heavy lifting f...


Injunction Filed Against Elastomer Manufacturer

On Monday (March 20), the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion for preliminary injunction requiring LaPlace, Louisiana-based Denka Performance Elastomer, LLC to significantly reduce chl...


South Korea Develops AI-Based Color Matching

South Korean chemical company KCC Corporation has reportedly developed the first artificial intelligence-based color matching and design system for the paint industry.


CA High-Speed Rail Costs Spike to $128B

A recent project update report from the California High-Speed Rail Authority has show that the cost estimate for the state’s high-speed rail project has increased almost 22% since last year.


New Product Announcement: Industrial Coating Colorants

United Kingdom-based independent paint manufacturer HMG Paints Ltd. recently launched its own range of colorants for industrial coatings.


ACI Releases New Shotcrete Guide

The American Concrete Institute recently released a new guide to provide information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete.


Harbor Bridge Design Solution Work Continues

Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation recently provided an update on the new Harbor Bridge project, noting that four of the five design concerns have been resolved.


AMPP Conference Opens in Denver

This week, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance is hosting the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, from March 19 to 23.


Navy Awards $2.8B Pearl Harbor Dry Dock Contract

Last week, the U.S. Navy awarded a firm-fixed-price task order of more than $2.8 billion to Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV (Honolulu) for the construction of a new concrete dry dock at ...


CPCA Appoints Three New Board Members

Last week, the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association announced that, at a recent Board of Directors meeting, three new board member nominations were unanimously approved.


Apollo Funds Acquiring Univar Solutions

Specialty chemical and ingredient distributor Univar Solutions recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by asset manager Apollo.


Construction Material Prices Tick Upwards

According to an analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data by the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction material prices rose 0.4% in February.


University, Nippon Discover Zeolite Anti-Viral Activity

A research group from the University of Tokyo and Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., has reportedly found that proton-form zeolites have an excellent inactivation effect against influenza and ...


AkzoNobel Launches Aircraft Maintenance Initiative

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings recently announced plans to launch a new digital, data-driven service for airlines and other large operators to tailor and optimize the coatings maintenance sche...


UK Residents Voting on ‘Clean Air Mural’ Design

Using carbon dioxide absorption paint, a newly renovated building in Southampton will receive what is anticipated to be the United Kingdom’s largest “clean air mural.”


Coating Manufacturing Emissions Rule Published

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently published the final rule amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for coating manufacturing facilities.


Antifouling Conference Returning for Second Year

The International Antifouling Conference will return in its second year for antifouling coating experts, academia and end users to discuss challenges, solutions and approaches towards marine...


Housing Start Increase Shows Economic Promise

Data released yesterday by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau showed that home building increased in February for the first time in five consecutive ...


Solar Control Coating Startup Receives Funding

A nano-thin window coating technology developed by a University of Toronto engineering professor recently received $5 million in federal funding, moving it one step closer to commercializati...


EPA Proposes First PFAS Drinking Water Standard

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a proposal for the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


ABC: Construction Backlog, Confidence Increase

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its February Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index numbers, showing an increase in both reports.


New Product Announcement: Flat Ceiling Paint

Paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards Corporation has introduced a new interior paint designed for ceilings on residential, commercial and institutional projects.


Hempel Joins Biofouling Prevention Partnership

Global coatings company Hempel recently joined a public-private partnership to help prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls and support shipping emissions reduction.


USGBC Opens Greenbuild 2023 Registration

Earlier this week, the U.S. Green Building Council announced that registration for the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is now open.


PPG Paints Arena Planning $30M Upgrade

The National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins recently unveiled plans to upgrade PPG Paints Arena, including space expansions, an event club and a larger scoreboard.


FRA, NTSB Launch Norfolk Safety Investigation

The Federal Railroad Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board announced plans last week to conduct investigations into the safety practices of Norfolk Southern Railway fol...


Largest US Building Earthquake Testing Underway

The University of Buffalo is reportedly preparing for what is being called the largest-ever United States earthquake test of a brick and mortar building, with hopes of making structures more...


New Building Coating Protects Against Erosion

Researchers from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom have recently developed a new limewash for building surfaces that uses bacteria to create a barrier against erosion dam...


February Construction Planning Sees Increase

Dodge Construction Network recently issued its Dodge Momentum Index, showing that nonresidential building project planning saw an increase in February.


Sto Corp Announces Personnel Changes

Last week, building materials firm Sto Corp. announced two key personnel changes in its sales and marketing departments.


Butterflies Inspire Paint Pigment Alternative

A researcher from the University of Central Florida reportedly drew inspiration from butterflies to create what he says is the first environmentally friendly, multicolor alternative to pigme...


IBC Releases 2023 Event Technical Program

The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania recently released the technical program for the 2023 International Bridge Conference, featuring technical sessions, workshops and more.


Scientist Creating Precise Polymer Coating Method

A scientist from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently received a grant to develop an advanced manufacturing platform for polymer coatings using artificial intelligence.


Notre Dame Cathedral Sets 2024 Reopen Date

French officials reportedly plan to reopen the Notre Dame Cathedral at the end of 2024, less than six years after the building caught fire in which its iconic spire and nearly two-thirds of ...


Corrosion Innovations, CRW Announce Merger

Manufacturer Corrosion Innovations has recently announced a merger with its long-term distribution partner CRW Consulting & Distribution, LLC.


EPA Challenges TX Case Against WOTUS Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently filed a response to a Texas lawsuit, saying that the state has no standing to sue against the agency’s updated “waters of the United States”...


Detroit ‘Top-Down’ Tower Nearing Completion

A contractor is reportedly using a “top-down” construction method to build a 16-story-tall mixed-use building near downtown Detroit, with work expected to be finalized in June this year.


Construction Job Openings Fall in January

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, construction industry jobs fell sharply by 240,00...


EPA Stresses Water System Security Improvement

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a memorandum emphasizing the need for states to assess potential cybersecurity risks at drinking water system...


New $1.5B Terminal Opens in Kansas City

The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport has been completed in what is being touted as the as the largest infrastructure project in Kansas City, Missouri, history.


Dunn-Edwards Opens Student Design Competition

Paint and coatings company Dunn-Edwards announced at the beginning of the month that submissions are open for its third annual Emergency Professionals Design Competition.


Master Builders Releases Virtual Concrete Assistant

Earlier this week, global construction chemical solutions brand Master Builders Solutions announced the launch of what is being touted as the construction industry’s first virtual assistant.


Amazon Delays HQ2 Second Phase Construction

American multinational technology company Amazon recently confirmed that it is pausing construction on the second phase of its new headquarters (HQ2) in Arlington, Virginia.


Researchers Develop Antifouling Laser Process

German research institute Laser Zentrum Hannover has reportedly recently developed an environmentally friendly and efficient laser solution for biofouling.


USACE Funds $190M WV Flood Control Project

Late last month, U.S. senators from West Virginia announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending $190.7 million in funding to the Lower Mud River Flood Risk Management Project in...


FAA Announces Nearly $1B in Airport Funding

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration awarded almost $1 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to meet the growing demand for air travel and improve passenger experience.


3D-Printed Materials Could Capture Emissions

Oregon State University and Sandia National Laboratory have reportedly received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore capturing carbon dioxide in 3D-printed building material...


APC to Begin Greek Tanker Coating Work

Protective coatings manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings Inc. (Avon, Ohio) recently reported that it will recoat two oil and chemical tankers for United Overseas Management starting this m...


Second Norfolk Southern Train Derails in OH

Just a month after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, a second Norfolk Southern train derailed Saturday (March 4) evening near Springfield, Ohio.


AMPP Names New CEO

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) recently announced the selection of Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer.


Benjamin Moore Hosting Contractor Appreciation Month

At the beginning of the month, paint and coatings manufacturer Benjamin Moore announced Contractor Appreciation Month to recognize the dedication and craft of the thousands of professional p...


Biden Nominates New Labor Department Secretary

Last week, President Joe Biden announced his new pick for the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, following the news that current Secretary Marty Walsh plans to leave the position thi...


Sherwin Pays $1M in Alleged DBE Scam

The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently announced that The Sherwin-Williams Company has agreed to pay $1 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it participated in a scheme to defra...


Construction Begins on GA Timber Office Building

Real estate investment and management firm Jamestown announced at the end of last month that work is now underway for a four-story mass timber loft office building in Atlanta.


‘Flying Salmon’ Livery Nearing Last Flight

Alaska Airlines reportedly has plans to paint over its “Salmon Thirty Salmon,” a custom Boeing 737 sporting a 129-foot-long Alaska king salmon livery.


Study Highlights Inefficient Construction Practices

A recent report by AI-based construction technology company Buildots suggests that, on average, only 46% of available areas of a project are worked on during a given week.


EPA Announces Clean Water Infrastructure Funds

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced over $2.4 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law for the Clean Water State Revolving Funding to upgrade water, wastewater ...


College Examining Architecture Using AI Tools

The A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan is utilizing its lab to improve the application of artificial intelligence in architecture and ...


Report: Power Plant Emissions Lowered in 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its annual data on power plant emissions, reportedly reflecting a long-standing trend of decreasing annual emissions due to changes...


NY Construction Firm Settles Lead Paint Lawsuit

At the end of last month, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that the United States has entered into consent decrees setting a civil lawsuit against a New York construction company for...


New Corrosion Protection Material Repairs Itself

Researchers at ETH Zurich have reportedly developed a plastic corrosion protection material that glows in places where it is not damaged, repairs itself and can be reused multiple times.


University Studying Carbon-Negative Concrete Process

A two-year $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy is allowing researchers at Washington University in St. Louis to develop an innovative and economical process for mineralizing ...


Prestige Awards Winner: Specialty Function

The annual JPCL Prestige Awards program recognizes influential individuals, impactful products on the market and noteworthy projects completed during the past year in the protective and mari...


Lorama Launches AR Color Visualizer App

Lorama Group, a manufacturer and distributor of colorants and additives in the paints and coatings industry, recently announced that it has launched its ColourFal Studio Visualizer App in pa...


AIA Announces 2023 Award Recipients

Last month, the American Institute of Architects announced the winners of its 2023 Architecture, Interior Architecture and Regional & Urban Design Awards.


Color-Changing Material Adjusts Building Temperature

Researchers from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have reportedly designed a building material that changes its infrared color based on the outside temper...


Report: Lead Paint Peeling Off CT Bridges

The Connecticut Department of Transportation believes extreme temperature swings have caused a “sudden, unexpected” release of lead-based paint chips on bridges across the state.


Final Week to Vote for JPCL Readers’ Choice

Voting closes this Friday at midnight ET for the sixth annual Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings Readers’ Choice Awards.


Total Construction Starts Fall 27% in January

According to a recent report from the Dodge Construction Network, total construction starts fell 27% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $865.6 billion.


Evacuated SC Tower Reopened to Tenants

More than four months after evacuating due to structural concerns, residents are now able to return to their condos at Renaissance Tower in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.


New AMPP Board Chair Begins Term

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has announced that Amir Eliezer, Ph.D., is now Chair of the Association’s Board of Directors.


UKGBC Announces New Chief Executive

The United Kingdom Green Building Council (UKGBC) Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Smith Mordak as the incoming Chief Executive.


EPA Orders OH Train Derailment Cleanup Action

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Norfolk Southern to conduct all actions in the environmental cleanup phase associated with the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.


COVID-Killing Nanocoating Receives Patent

A team of researchers from the University of Central Florida has been awarded a patent for their nanomaterial-based disinfectant that can kill viruses, including COVID-19.


Settlement Reached Over Lead Rule Violations

The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a settlement with a Chicago-based company and its contractors regarding alleged violations of t...


Paint Prevents Scorpions from Entering Homes

A paint developed by two Arizona dads recently secured a deal on the television series Shark Tank, with hopes to keep crawling critters like scorpions out of houses.


Covestro Appoints New US Executive Leadership

Global polymer materials manufacturer Covestro recently announced in an email press release that Samir Hifri will take the position of Chairman and President at Covestro LLC, effective July ...


EPA Updates Wood Product Emission Standards

Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was finalizing updates to its Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products under the Toxic Subst...


Deadline Nears for JPCL Readers’ Choice Voting

There’s one week left to vote for your favorite articles in the 2022 Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings Readers’ Choice Awards.


University Researching 3D-Printed Concrete Projects

A research team from the Missouri University of Science and Technology is reportedly working to make the 3D printing of concrete faster, stronger and more resilient for the U.S. Army Corps o...


France Appealing Titanium Dioxide Annulment

Last week, it was announced that France is appealing the annulment by the European Court of Justice regarding the classification of titanium dioxide.


2022 Prestige Awards Winner: Steel Coatings

The annual JPCL Prestige Awards program recognizes influential individuals, impactful products on the market and noteworthy projects completed during the past year in the protective and mari...


ChemQuest Announces New Color Consultant

Global business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm The ChemQuest Group recently appointed Montaha Hidefi as Color Consultant.


Students Study Architectural Engineering in VR Lab

A new virtual reality laboratory allows students at the Missouri University of Science and Technology to study architecture and construction engineering through virtual models.


Report: Material Prices Rise, Remain ‘Uncertain’

According to an analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data by the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction material prices rose 1% in January, about ...


Voting Continues for Readers’ Choice Awards

Participants who vote for their favorite Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings articles have a chance to win one of 10 free print subscriptions to JPCL.


EU Proposing New Chemical Exposure Limits

Earlier this month, the European Commission released two proposed directives to improve the protection of workers from health risks linked to exposure to lead and diisocyanates.


EPA Approves Refinery Chemical Removal Plan

Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has conditionally approved plans to safely remove dangerous chemicals from a refinery on St. Croix in the U.S. ...


Antibacterial Coating Research Awarded Funding

A project to develop sustainable antimicrobial surface coatings from advanced nanoparticles and naturally derived materials conducted by the University of Birmingham has recently been awarde...


2022 Prestige Awards Winner: Concrete Coatings

The annual JPCL Prestige Awards program recognizes influential individuals, impactful products on the market and noteworthy projects completed during the past year in the protective and mari...


Historic Stone Bridge Piers for Sale in PA

Several large, stone piers on the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh have recently gone up for sale, which has sparked some imaginative ideas about what to use them for.


Backlog Shows Slight Decrease, Confidence Up

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its January Construction Backlog Indicator numbers, reporting that, despite a slight decrease in the month from 9.2 to 9.0, the back...


Painting Contractor Paying $3.6M for Wage Theft

A Las Vegas paint and specialty coatings contracting company was recently ordered to pay more than $3.6 million after a Department of Labor investigation found that the employer falsified pa...


New Aircraft Painting Facility Planned in Spain

Earlier this week, aviation services provider International Aerospace Coatings Group announced that it has been selected to develop and operate a new wide body hangar facility at Teruel Airp...


Owner Ordered to Change Business Paint Color

The Scottish Government has upheld its ruling in an appeal filed by a business owner in Edinburgh regarding the paint color scheme of the building.


Biden Address Highlights Buy America Standard

Last week, President Joe Biden detailed the new Buy America requirements during his State of the Union address, including several new covered materials.


2022 Elevation Awards Winner: Judges’ Choice

Technology Publishing Co. again partnered with the Commercial Painting Industry Association for the sixth annual commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards.


MARAD Offering Port Infrastructure Funding

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced more than $660 million in available funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Prog...


GA Lighthouse Undergoing Painting Assessment

An historic lighthouse in Georgia is currently undergoing a conditions assessment in preparation for a painting project scheduled for next year.


‘Magic’ Solvent Could Improve Polymer Coatings

An all-dry polymerization technique developed by researchers at Cornell University reportedly uses reactive vapors to create thin films with enhanced mechanical strength, kinetics and morpho...


Remember to Vote for 2022 JPCL Readers’ Choice

Voting continues for the Readers’ Choice Awards, where readers of the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings cast their ballot for their favorite articles of 2022.


Lawsuit Alleges Paint Products Falsely Advertised

A recent class action lawsuit filed by one buyer alleges that Rust-Oleum Corporation sells paint-and-primer products that don’t work without also buying a primer.


Zentek Testing New Corrosion Protection Tech

Canadian development and commercialization company Zentek Ltd. has recently announced the development of a novel corrosion protection technology based on functionalized graphene oxide.


Holcim Acquiring Roofing Systems Company

Building materials and solutions provider Holcim recently announced via emailed release that it has signed an agreement to acquire commercial roofing systems manufacturer Duro-Last.


TxDOT Provides Update on Harbor Bridge Work

Following delays over design safety concerns last year, the Texas Department of Transportation recently provided an update on the ongoing progress for the new Harbor Bridge.


Researchers Create Self-Cleaning, Magnetic Paint

A student from Gdansk University of Technology in Poland recently developed a new hybrid paint that is not only magnetic, but can reportedly fight bacteria, remove stains and clean the air o...


'Dueling Dinosuars' Call for Stronger Museum Floors

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh is preparing for a new, rather heavy exhibit.


2022 Elevation Awards Winner: Floor Coatings

Technology Publishing Co. again partnered with the Commercial Painting Industry Association for the sixth annual commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards.


Registration Opens for ACI Concrete Convention

Earlier this month, the American Concrete Institute announced that registration is open for the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco from April 2-6.


Qatar, Airbus Settle Paint Defect Legal Case

Preventing a lengthy, $2 billion trial later this year, Qatar Airways and Airbus have recently settled a dispute over peeling paint and other concerns on A350 jets.


EPA Proposes Several Changes to NECIs

In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was seeking public comment on a new proposal that addresses environmental justice, climate change and PFAS contaminatio...


‘Liquid Windows’ Could Save Building Energy

Inspired by the skin of certain species of squid, a new multilayered fluidic system developed by researchers at the University of Toronto reportedly has the potential to reduce energy costs ...


AkzoNobel Publishes Q4, 2022 Finance Report

Global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel (Amsterdam) released its fourth-quarter and end-of-year financial reports Wednesday (Feb. 8), indicating an 8% increase in revenue for Q4 and a 13% inc...


Arkema Partners for Photopolymerization Research

Specialty chemicals company Arkema recently announced a partnership to open a new lab in France for UV-curable material research.


2022 Elevation Awards Winner: Institutional

Technology Publishing Co. again partnered with the Commercial Painting Industry Association for the sixth annual commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards.


UK Hospital Project Utilizing AI Technology

A new hospital facility in the United Kingdom is anticipated to be the first in the country to be built using artificial intelligence technology to increase efficiency and decrease costs.


Vote for Your Favorite JPCL 2022 Articles

Remember to cast your vote for your favorite Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings articles from the past year in the 2022 JPCL Readers’ Choice Awards.


ASTM Proposes Concrete Reinforcement Standard

At the end of last month, ASTM International announced that it is developing a proposed standard that will be used to help measure the tensile strength of fiber-reinforced concrete.


CPCA Announces Annual Conference Dates

In January, the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association: The Voice of Canada's Paint and Coatings Industry announced that its 110th Annual Conference and AGM will be held at Niagara-on-the-L...


Architect Highlights Tight Spaces in NASA Station

As the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration continues to prepare for the launch of its moon-orbiting Gateway Station, one architect has recently noted the facility’s t...


Elevation Awards Winner: Residential High-Rise

Technology Publishing Co. again partnered with the Commercial Painting Industry Association for the sixth annual commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards.


Akzo North America Running on Renewable Energy

Last month, global coatings company AkzoNobel reported that its North American locations are now operating on 100% renewable electricity in ongoing efforts to transition all sites to this mi...


Company Signs Partnership for Graphene Concrete

With hopes to create stronger, more sustainable concrete, Nationwide Engineering Research and Development has signed a new agreement with partner The University of Manchester to further the ...


Elevation Awards Winner: Mixed-Use Commercial

Technology Publishing Co. again partnered with the Commercial Painting Industry Association for the sixth annual commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards.


Control Tech Reduces Orion TX Plant Emissions

Global specialty chemicals company Orion Engineered Carbons recently announced that it is using new control technology at its Borger, Texas, plant to reduce air emissions by 90%.


BMW Color-Changing Car Now Offers 32 Options

After premiering a first-of-its kind black and white color-changing car last year, German automobile and motorcycle manufacturer BMW has unveiled that the technology can now change its exter...


Biden Announces $292M Hudson Tunnel Grant

President Joe Biden recently visited New York to announce $292 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding for a “critical” early phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project.


Nakagin Capsule Tower Salvages, Restores Pods

Months after being dismantled, reports recently shared that several capsules making up Tokyo’s famous Nakagin Capsule Tower have been restored and saved for posterity.


International Paint Fined for Chemical Release

Last month, the United Kingdom Environment Agency announced that International Paint, owned by global coatings company AkzoNobel, was found guilty on two charges relating to the discharge of...


Voting Opens for JPCL Readers’ Choice Awards

Readers of the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings can now cast their vote for their favorite articles in the sixth consecutive year of the JPCL Readers’ Choice Awards.


Master Builders Solutions Signs Deal

In an emailed press release issued in January, Master Builders Solutions of the United States and Canada announced that they’d signed a deal with Exact Technology Corporation, a fast-growing...


Penn State Researchers Publish Nanomaterial Study

A team of chemical engineering researchers from Penn State University has recently uncovered mechanisms capable of easily drying and redispersing cellulose nanocrystals.


Magnet Technique Removes PFAS from Water

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia have reportedly developed a new method to clean per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water.


2022 Elevation Awards Winner: New Construction

Technology Publishing Co. again partnered with the Commercial Painting Industry Association for the sixth annual commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards.


CA Proposes Banning Hexavalent Chromium

According to reports, a new proposal from the California Air Resources Board would ban the use of hexavalent chromium in decorative plating by 2027 and in industrial durability materials, su...


Reports Highlight Inflation Ease, Input Price Drop

According to an analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data by the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction and nonresidential input prices dipped 2.7...


Research Looks at “Growing” Mars Building Materials

A researcher from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College was recently awarded a grant to study a method for “growing” building materials on Mars.


New Product Announcement: EV Powder Coatings

Global coatings company AkzoNobel recently launched a new range of powder coatings to protect the battery system and electrical components in electric vehicles.


White House Unveils New Lead Removal Initiatives

Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions and progress to deliver clean drinking water, replace lead pipes and remediate lead paint based on the Lead Pipe and Paint Ac...


Lab Studies Ultrathin Solar Cell Protective Coating

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently examined an ultrathin protective coating designed to protect a perovskite solar cell from the harmful effects of...


CRC Evans Launches Welding, Coating Services

Pipeline construction and inspection company group CRC Evans recently announced the creation of a new welding and coating services provider following a merger between four organizations.


Mixing Machine Installed at HMG Partner Facility

United Kingdom-based independent paint manufacturer HMG Paints Ltd. recently announced the installation of a new mixing machine at a distribution partner.


Catalyst Discovered for Renewable Paints, Coatings

A new groundbreaking catalyst for converting materials has recently been invented by researchers at the University of Minnesota.


EPA Releases Wastewater Regulation, Study Plans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced its latest plan to lay out how it will work to protect the nation’s waterways to develop technology-based pollution limits and stu...


Renderings Bring Unbuilt Wright Projects to Life

A selection of projects designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright that were never constructed was recently brought to life in a series of renderings.


FD Thomas Acquires Redwood Painting Company

Earlier this month, industrial coating and specialty contractor company F.D. Thomas announced the acquisition of Redwood Painting Company in Pittsburg, California.


Norway Researchers Explore Racial Impact of White Paint

The University of Bergen has recently received funding for a multi-year research project to examine the impact of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in white paint on a variety of factors, including na...


Study: Steel Corrosion Causes Environmental Issues

A recent study from The Ohio State University is reportedly the first to quantify the environmental impact associated with steel corrosion.


Sherwin Reports Q4, 2022 Financial Results

Global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company released its 2022 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results yesterday (Jan. 26), reporting consolidated net sales at a 9.8% increase for...


New Product Announcement: Wood Finish

Color solutions provider The Heubach Group has recently announced the launch of its latest advanced pigment preparations for luxurious wood finishes.


Gardco Launches New Website

In an emailed press release, quality control and testing solutions business Paul N. Gardner Company (Gardco) announced last week that it launched a new customer-focused website.


Tech Company Releases Humanoid Robot Demo

Engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics recently showcased its latest technology, Atlas.


Historic Structures Preserved with MCI Tech

Corrosion-prevention company Cortec Corporation highlighted several projects preserved using the company’s MCI technology in an emailed press release issued last week.


World of Concrete 2023 Wraps in Las Vegas

World of Concrete, the industry’s largest annual international event dedicated to concrete and masonry professionals, launched its 2023 conference last week at the Las Vegas Convention Cente...


Coalition Files Lawsuit to Block WOTUS Rule

Several groups recently joined together to file a legal complaint against the latest “waters of the United States” rule, claiming that rather than providing clarity to the definition, the ru...


Seattle Sewage Tunnel Reaches Halfway Mark

The tunnel boring machine digging a 2.7-mile-long, 19-foot-diameter sewer tunnel in Seattle reportedly reached the halfway point last month, marking a major milestone for the Ship Canal Wate...


Study: Hygienic Coatings Prevent Bacteria Spread

In a recent press release, coatings manufacturer Teknos shared results from its participation in an independent study to investigate the antimicrobial efficacy and safety of silver-treated l...


Civil Penalty Amounts Adjusted, Increased

Last week, adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Labor to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s civil penalty amounts went into effect.


Daubert Chemical Announces Personnel Changes

Specialty coatings and adhesives manufacturer Daubert Chemical Company recently announced via emailed release a series of key promotions and new hires within the company.


FGIA Releases Updated Flashing Standard

Last week, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance released an updated liquid-applied flashing standard.


PPG Releases Q4, FY 2022 Earnings Report

Global coatings company PPG released its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report for 2022 on Thursday, reporting fourth-quarter net sales of about $4.2 billion, the same reported earnin...


TruQC Merges with SPOT Tracker

Data management specialists TruQC and SPOT Tracker recently announced they have merged to launch TRU, a new digital data management platform for critical assets across the infrastructure, en...


Army Corps Releases 2023 Cat, Infrastructure Calendar

The Portland District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently unveiled a calendar for this year—featuring furry felines photoshopped into infrastructure projects across the country.


Bids Open for New TX Animal Facility

The City of Lake Jackson, Texas, is soliciting bids to construct a new 13,526-square-foot building.


Details Shared for $3B Mixed-Experience Community

In a recent press release, construction and design plans for The Mix, a $3 billion, 112-acre mixed-experience community in Frisco, Texas, were shared by project developers.


Report Highlights MT Infrastructure Upgrade Need

A recent report from national transportation research nonprofit TRIP showed that, despite state and federal funding increases, Montana’s transportation system is still in need of road and br...


USGBC Releases Top 10 LEED States for 2022

On Tuesday, the U.S. Green Building Council announced its Top 10 States for LEED green building. Upon review of each state’s LEED-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year...


Nano-Coating ‘Space Skin’ Protects Spacecraft

A study conducted by a research team from the University of Surrey and Airbus Defense and Space found that a “space skin” could help protect spacecraft and satellites from solar radiation, w...


DOT Releases R&D, Technology Strategic Plan

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan for the next five years, defining research principles and priorities to help...


Company Recycles Wind Turbine Blades into Concrete

A new business in Iowa has recently reported that it has created an eco-friendly process to convert decommissioned wind turbine blades into reusable materials for concrete, mortar and other ...


Berger Paints Helps Coat 'City of Joy'

Indian multinational paint company Berger Paints Ltd. has recently announced that it will be joining the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) to coat parts of N...


NY Sewer Pipeline Project Begins Microtunneling

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of microtunneling in the City of Newburgh as part of the first clean water infrastructure project funded by the bipartisan infra...


Researchers Look at Roman Concrete Durability

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and laboratories in Italy and Switzerland, have recently taken to studying ancient Roman concrete to...


EPA Adds 9 Chemicals, Removes 1 PFAS on SCIL

Late last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention announced in an emailed press release that the Safer Chemical Ingredients List w...


Pantone Releases 2023 Color of the Year

Global color and design company Pantone recently released its 2023 Color of the Year, revealing a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family.


AUV Inspects Underwater Pipeline Coating Defects

Last week, industrial machinery manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced the successful completion of its joint offshore verification test for close-range inspections using an ...


December Jobs Report Puts Strong End to 2022

United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh published a blog at the beginning of the month, highlighting the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.


PPG Names Several New Leadership Appointments

At the beginning of the month, global coatings company PPG (Pittsburgh) announced several leadership personnel appointments, effective immediately.


3M Planning PFAS Manufacturing Exit

Global manufacturing giant 3M recently announced plans to exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance manufacturing.


UK University Patents New Corrosion Sensor

Researchers at Bournemouth University have reportedly developed and patented a new corrosion sensor to improve the safety and reliability of large structures.


Diamond Vogel Announces 2023 Colors, Trend Report

Last week, paint and coatings company Diamond Vogel announced via emailed press release that it had released its 2023 Feature Colors and 2023 Annual Color Trend Report.


RPM International Scaling Back Paint Production

On a recent financial report call, global coatings company RPM International leadership said they would be decreasing production at some of its plants due to reduced demand, the supply chain...


Obituary: Donald Keehan, APC Founder

Donald J. Keehan Sr., Advanced Polymer Coatings Founder, passed away on Dec. 28, at the age of 87.


Artist Completes 'Banned Books' Mural in MO

St. Louis-based artist David Ruggeri has recently completed a “banned books” mural on the side of the Dunaway Books bookstore in the city.


ERDC Establishes New Coatings Testing Facilities

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center announced earlier this week that its Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory has created three new testing facilities to test ...


US Releases Transportation Decarbonization Plan

The Biden-Harris Administration recently released the first-ever U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, with strategies to cut all greenhouse emissions from the transpor...


New Product Announcement: Self-Adhesive Wallcovering

Designer and manufacturer of applied materials company Designtex recently introduced new self-adhesive wallcoverings in over 800 patterns via emailed press release.


EPA Proposing Stronger Air Quality Standards

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to strengthen key national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particles, or soot, to protect communities ...


Resin Prices Could be Impacted by Winter Freeze

At the end of last month, the American Chemistry Council released its November 2022 resin production and sales statistics, showing that year-to-date production in November totaled 85.3 billi...


VCC, Coating Manufacturers Release Color Collection

The Vieux Carré Commission, responsible for the preservation and protection of the invaluable historic architectural heritage of New Orleans’ French Quarter, recently partnered with Benjamin...


Scientists Develop New Nickel Alloy Coating Method

The Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced earlier this week that researchers have developed a new technique to deposit nickel alloy coatings on high-perf...


TN Titans Get Financing for New Stadium

The National Football League has recently agreed to help finance the construction of a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans of Nashville.


Construction for Chalk House Wins Approval

Known as one of the United Kingdom’s leading advocates for remodeling and radically transforming old buildings for modern uses, architecture firm Jonathan Tuckey Design has recently been app...


New Models Estimate Bridge Steel Rebar Corrosion

Researchers recently examined bridges in Minnesota as part of a project to develop guidance and methods to estimate rebar reinforcement section loss for bridge maintenance.


Heubach Colorants Takes Sustainability Step

Color solutions manufacturer of pigments and pigment preparations Heubach Colorants India Limited (Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra) announced in an emailed press release that it has recently invest...


MineralTech Acquires Specialty Sand Company, AIM

Manufacturer and supplier of abrasive blast media MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC, recently announced that it has acquired Specialty Sand Company and American Industrial Minerals (AIM)...


ChemQuest Names New Personnel Appointments

Global business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. has recently announced several new leadership appointments via emailed release.


RPM Reports Record Net Sales for 2023 Q2

RPM International Inc. (Medina, Ohio), parent company of specialty coatings and sealants brands including Carboline and Tremco, released its second-quarter earnings report for 2023 on Thursd...


NLB Opens New UK Branch Expansion

Last month, high-pressure waterjetting equipment and accessories manufacturer NLB Corporation announced it has opened a new dedicated branch facility in the United Kingdom to serve its custo...


US States Use Different Shade of Road Paint

According to recent reports, global coatings company PPG (Pittsburgh) is preparing to sell more yellow paint in the coming years as states adopt wider stripe standards, with different states...


Crude Oil Waste Converted into Graphene

Researchers from Rice University and the University of Calgary, Canada, recently transformed a crude oil byproduct, asphaltene, into graphene for thermal, anti-corrosion and 3D printing appl...


NHL Extends Exclusive PPG Paint Partnership

Late last month, global coatings supplier PPG and the National Hockey League announced a three-year extension of their North American partnership.


White House Unveils New Bridge Funding

To kick off the new year, the Biden-Harris Administration recently released new funding initiatives and plans for the 2023 bipartisan infrastructure law implementation.


MN Painting Company Commits Wage Theft

A commercial painting contractor operating in Lakeville, Minnesota, was recently found guilty of wage theft and theft by swindle for underpaying or neglecting to pay his employees.


MPI Shares Review of 2022 Progress

Shortly before ringing in the new year, The Master Painters Institute (a subsidiary of The Association for Materials Protection and Performance) shared a review of progress made throughout 2...


Biden Signs Water Resources Development Act

Last month, President Joe Biden signed the $37.8 billion Water Resources Development Act of 2022 legislation, paving the way for federal funding for 30 new or modified water infrastructure p...


$125K Grant Awarded for Material Testing Research

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently awarded a $125,000 grant for the development of a standardized method to characterize the release of nanoparticle-based coatings from v...


Pigment Maker Files for Bankruptcy

In an effort to better facilitate the sale of its businesses, color pigments company DCL Corporation announced last month that its United States-based subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions ...


University Researchers Develop Preservation Coating

A newly developed coating system designed to preserve historical monuments—and possibly more—is showing promise, according to the National Park Service.


Design Demand Continues to Slow

The American Institute of Architects recently released its Architecture Billings Index report for the month of November, reporting that demand for designs is continuing to slow.


Judge Rules Qatar, Airbus Trial Will Be Split

A United Kingdom High Court Judge recently ordered for the $2 billion Qatar Airways and Airbus trial scheduled for June to be split into two parts.


I-Tech Partnership Combines Antifouling Technologies

Developers of antifouling biotechnology I-Tech AB and global specialty chemicals company Lanxess recently announced that they have successfully combined their respective antifouling technolo...


Coating Supplier Launches Holiday Sock Collection

Earlier this holiday season, architectural and industrial paint manufacturer and distributor Dunn-Edwards partnered with Los Angeles-based sock brand Sock Candy to launch a “happiness-induci...


Epidemic Science Inspires New Conductive Paint

A newly developed conductive coating from the University of Sussex reportedly mimics the network spread of a virus through a process called “explosive percolation.”


Report: Positive Outlook for Construction

Despite economic uncertainty in recent months, a year-end report recently published by Dodge Construction Network has shared findings that the construction industry could remain positive in ...


New Fern Hollow Bridge Opens in Pittsburgh

Yesterday (Dec. 22), officials opened the new Fern Hollow Bridge, after the construction of the replacement structure was completed less than a year after the original bridge’s collapse in J...


AeroSHARK Tech Aircraft Application Expanding

Earlier this month, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency granted Lufthansa Technik approval to apply modifications to two other Boeing 777 variants with its sustainable AeroSHARK riblet...


Engineering Firm Settles Flint Water Case

Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, one of the two engineering firms accused of negligence in the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, recently agreed to an undisclosed settlement, following a mistrial in...


EPA Finds PCE Poses Unreasonable Risks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in a press release last week that it has finalized a revision to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk determination for perchloroet...


Applications Open for $1.5B in 2023 RAISE Grants

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustaina...


Lease Deal Approved for Bills Stadium

In a meeting hosted by the National Football League earlier this month in Dallas, owners voted to approve a year-to-year extension on the Buffalo Bills' lease at Highmark Stadium in Orchard ...


Company Offers Sustainable Laser Cleaning Alternative

With sustainability and safety becoming major talking points in the abrasive blasting industry, laser technology from companies such as laser equipment manufacturer Laser Photonics Corporati...


Report: Highest Backlog Since Q2 2019

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of November on Dec. 13, reporting that the CBI is at its highest since the ...


Design Studio Develops Graffiti Removal Robot

Italian creative consulting firm and design studio Valerio Cometti + V12 Design have recently unveiled a new robotic technology capable of analyzing exterior facades and removing graffiti “t...


US Proposes Federal Building Standard

Earlier this month, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever performance standard for federal buildings to cut energy use and electrify equipment in 30% of building spaces ow...


CRW Acquires CCI Inspection Services

Last week, Houston-based CRW Consulting & Distribution announced the acquisition of CCI Inspection Services, Inc. in Conroe, Texas.


New Product Announcement: Sustainable TiO2 Coatings

Global chemical solutions company Chemours recently unveiled its new titanium dioxide product portfolio, the Ti-Pure Sustainability series.


Glidden Spray Paint Wins Innovation Award

Global coatings manufacturer PPG (Pittsburgh) recently announced that its Glidden Max Flex spray paint and primer received The Home Depot’s 2022 Innovation Award.


Arkema Doubles India Powder Coatings Capacity

Last week, specialty chemicals company Arkema announced that it has doubled its polyester resins capacity at its Navi Mumbai, India, facility.


Work to Begin at $269M Seattle Kaye

Construction at the $296 million Kaye tower in downtown Seattle is expected to begin sometime this month, according to the developer and general contractor Skanska.


US, EU Consider Climate-Based Tariffs

As instructed by United States President Joe Biden, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently shared a concept paper with the European Union suggesting new tariffs on steel and al...


HoldTight Product Receives Carboline Approval

Surface protection solution company HoldTight Solutions, Inc. (Houston) recently announced via emailed press release that one of its products has received approval from global coatings, lini...


AZ Border Wall Constructed with Shipping Containers

According to reports, work crews have been placing hundreds of double-stacked shipping containers topped with razor wire along Arizona’s eastern boundary with Mexico.


AR Contractor Fined for Confined Space Deaths

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Texarkana, Arkansas, construction contracting company for two employee deaths in July...


Study: Eco-friendly Antifouling Paint Most Effective

According to a recent report, researchers have found that environmentally friendly alternatives to copper-based antifouling paint were best at keeping fouling at bay on ships and vessels.


UN Completes First Global Infrastructure Review

A team of environmental scientists from the United Nations have recently carried out the first standardized global review of potential risks and benefits from planned transportation infrastr...


CertaPro Painters Appoints New VP

Residential and commercial painting services CertaPro Painters (Audubon, Pennsylvania) has recently announced the appointment of Adam Biedenbender as Vice President of Franchise Development.


UK Paint Manufacturer Workers on Strike

Roughly 80 members of the Unite union at Imperial Chemical in Stowmarket, Suffolk, went on strike late last month regarding a new pay offer.


Work Resumes at $1.9B OH Hospital

Construction at The Ohio State University’s $1.9 billion Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital paused for several days after inspectors discovered cracking concrete between the first and ...


$3.2M Grant Awarded for 3D Printing Concrete Research

Florida International University recently received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to research the 3D printing of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC).


Study: Green Roofs Low in NYC

In a recent study, the Nature Conservancy, The New School, Columbia University and the Wildlife Conservation Society looked at the number of green roofs within New York City.


Contract Awarded for Lunar Construction Tech

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration has recently awarded a contract to a pioneer in large-scale 3D printing, Austin-based ICON.


Sludge Waste Could Self-Heal Sewer Pipe Concrete

Described as a “world-first,” a project from the University of South Australia will look at using water treatment sludge to prevent sewer pipes from cracking in the form of self-healing conc...


House Passes Water Resources Act Agreement

Last week, lawmakers reportedly reached a bipartisan agreement on the more than $37 billion Water Resources Development Act of 2022.


Briolf Group Acquires Italian Aerosol Manufacturer

Chemical manufacturing company Briolf Group, comprising several industrial companies in the field of specialty chemicals, recently announced that it has acquired Italian aerosol manufacturer...


EPA Orders St. Croix Refinery Chemical Removal

After an inspection identified several safety concerns, including pipe corrosion, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency entered a legal agreement with Port Hamilton Refining and Transport...


Members Sought for DOL Construction, Health

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced that it is accepting nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safe...


Purple Christmas Trees Popping Up in NY

A woman traveling through northeastern wine country near Naples, New York recently concocted a story regarding purple Christmas trees she’d discovered amongst other traditional varieties.


WI Aircraft Paint Facility Opening Next Year

Construction is currently underway on a new $55 million state-of-the-art aircraft paint facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, for aircraft company Gulfstream Aerospace.


World's Skinniest Skyscraper Completes in NYC

Interiors have recently been completed at New York City’s 91-story Steinway Tower, also known by many as 111 West 57th Street, marking the official completion of the residential high-rise.


NJ to Establish New Building Standards

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has recently announced plans to issue new environmental permitting rules regarding flood-control efforts.


EPA Approves Denver Lead Pipe Removal Plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved a nearly $700 million plan to remove all lead water pipes in Denver based on the results of a successful pilot program.


Jon-Don Acquires Norkan, CRT

Commercial supplies, equipment and consumables supplier Jon-Don has recently announced the acquisition of Norkan Industrial Supplies and CRT Industrial Equipment.


Research Team Inspects Pipelines with Robots, AI

A researcher at Wayne State University wants to use robotics and artificial intelligence work previously utilized in Texas for the inspection of pipelines in Michigan.


Report: Industrial Floor Coating Market to Grow

The global floor coating market is anticipated to grow to $5.5 billion by 2030, a recent research report predicts, with the market already valued at $3.1 billion in 2020.


Design Demands Down Considerably

The American Institute of Architects recently reported that demand for design services softened considerably in October. The latest AIA Architecture Billings Index report marks the first dec...


Owner Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging, Bribery

A construction company owner is now the third person to plead guilty in a bid rigging and bribery scheme against the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), involving improvement...


New Jersey State House Undergoes Restoration

Global manufacturer of dry, low dust, recyclable abrasive blasting media and related equipment Sponge-Jet (Newington, New Hampshire) was recently reported to have played a role in a $300 mil...


New Product Announcement: Black Pigment

Pigment company Shepherd Color recently announced the launch of its new black pigment with jet masstone color and high tint strength.


EU Annuls Titanium Dioxide Classification

Late last month, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a press release announcing the annulment of the Commission Delegated Regulation of 2019 concerning the harmonized cl...


$10M Provided for NJ Flood Resilience Projects

Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has obligated $10 million for flood resilience projects in New Jersey to communities impacted by Hurricane Ida.


Sherwin to Acquire German Wood Coatings Companies

Global coatings manufacturer The Sherwin-Williams Company recently announced plans to acquire German-based Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding (SIC Holding), a Peter Möhrle Holding and G...


Reports Highlight Decline in Backlog, Spending

The Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of October, reporting that the CBI wavered downward.


ChemQuest Appoints New Senior Vice President

Global business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced the appointment of Abe Rezai as Senior Vice President.


Designs Revealed for 2023 Serpentine Pavilion

In a recent press release, London-based Serpentine Galleries has revealed plans for its 2023 Pavilion, designed by Lebanese-born, Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh.


Ontario Road Displays ‘Mess’ of Pavement Markings

A 700-foot-long stretch of decommissioned road in Ontario, Canada, looks like an “unintentional piece of public art” thanks to its unusual application of white and yellow street markings.


Congress Votes to Avert Rail Strike

As of yesterday (Dec. 1), Congress approved legislation to prevent an impending rail strike, taking up a measure to impose a labor agreement to increase worker pay and provide additional pai...


Women in Construction Reaches Record High

According to an analysis of data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of women working in the construction industry has hit a record high.


MSG Sphere Price Tag Upped to $2.18B

Madison Square Garden Entertainment recently announced a jump in construction costs at its ongoing MSG Sphere project in Las Vegas.


$105M Heading to OK Water Infrastructure

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $105 million in funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law to Oklahoma for water infrastructure improvemen...


Researchers Explore Nature-Inspired Materials

A new study has looked out taking inspiration from the biological world to create tougher, more sustainable materials, with potential to create new solar panels or coatings for hypersonic je...


Construction Practices Blamed in Grenfell Case

Members of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have recently ended phase two of its public investigation, finding that “incompetence and poor practices” within the construction industry, among others...


Team Investigates Power Plant Pipe Corrosion

Researchers from Penn State University are looking at how contaminants in power plant water cycles could affect the integrity of steel pipes and tubing in the systems.


ACA Extends 2023 Abstract Deadline

In an emailed press release, the American Coatings Association (ACA) announced it was extending the deadline for abstract submissions for its 2023 CoatingsTech Conference from Dec. 1 to Dec....


EPA Publishes New Chemical Notices, Risks

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it improved public access to certain reports submitted by chemical companies in its web application for public access to no...


CISA Updates Infrastructure Resilience Framework

Last week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an updated Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework to help better protect critical infrastructure.


CMHA Offers Residents New Career Path

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), alongside global coatings manufacturer The Sherwin-Williams Company, is taking the community by storm with brushes, rollers and buckets ...


Denver Airport Opens New Concourses

In a press release issued earlier this month, the Denver International Airport (DEN) and United Airlines announced the opening of its new gates on Concourses A and B.


NASA Contract Signed for Coatings Technology

Nanotechnology research company Advanced Material Development recently announced that it has signed a collaborative work contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Jet...


Report: Capital Spending Highest Since 1994

A recent report from the National Association of State Budget Officers showed that while total state spending rose 7.3% overall in fiscal year 2022, infrastructure construction spending incr...


Commission Denies Paint Manufacturer Merger

The Competition Commission has recently denied global coatings company AkzoNobel’s proposal to merge with African coatings company Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities ...


Axalta Names New CEO Appointment

Global liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Chris Villavarayan as Chief Executive Officer and President and member of its Boa...


Concrete Water Tanks Built to Withstand Earthquakes

A utility company in Eugene, Oregon, is currently constructing two of six new water tanks to improve resiliency against earthquakes.


Proposals Updated in Toronto 'Skyscraper Race'

In observing the many architectural changes in Toronto’s skyline over the past decade and recent proposals for new record-breaking skyscrapers in the city, observers have recently coined the...


France Approves New Solar Mandate

The French Senate has recently approved new legislation requiring that the roofs of existing and new car parks with at least 80 spaces be covered by solar panels.


Klamath Dam Demolition Procures Final Approval

Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave its final approval to remove four dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon, allowing what will be the largest dam removal p...


Researchers Develop Self-Cleaning Solar Panel Coating

A team from the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur has reportedly developed a new coating technology that can self-clean solar panel surfaces.


Artemis I Features Collection of Coatings Tech

Last week, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s historic uncrewed test flight Artemis 1 lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.


University ‘Castle Building’ Receives $4M Reno Grant

A historic building at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, recently received a $4 million state grant for major renovations.


Survey Emphasizes Workforce Shortage Impacts

A recent survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk has found that severe workforce shortages are affecting small and large contractors.


Schedule Alert: No Newsletter Thursday, Friday

PaintSquare Daily News will not publish a daily newsletter Thursday, Nov. 24, or Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.


Sansin Coating Passes ASTM Standards

In a recent press release, global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection Sansin Corporation (Strathroy, Ontario, Canada) announced that its FireStop97 flame spr...


Architect to Build Vertical Forest Towers in Dubai

During the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Italian studio Stefano Boeri Architetti announced plans to construct another Vertical Forest.


UK Consortium Wins Drone Project Funding

Software development company RoboK AI recently announced that it, alongside a consortium of companies, has won government backing to use drones to monitor and control critical national infra...


Report: Slow Payments Cost Industry $208B

Construction and real estate financial software firm Rabbet recently found in a new study that slow payments this year are estimated to cost the construction industry $208 billion.


Sherwin Launches Online Water Tank Designer

Earlier this week, Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine unveiled its new online tool for conceptualizing, visualizing and optimizing water storage tank coating projects.


Judge Approves $33M Bidding Fraud Settlement

A Texas judge recently granted final approval for a $33 million settlement in a fraud class action lawsuit against engineering and construction firm Fluor Corporation.


St. Louis Students Attend Construction Trade Expo

The Southern Illinois Builders Association recently hosted a three-day construction expo at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, Illinois.


Tunnel Attraction Opens Under Niagara Falls

Once part of a hydroelectric plant, visitors on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls can now explore a 2,200-foot-long tunnel located underneath the waterfall.


US Workforce Development Progresses

United States President Joe Biden recently recognized more than 350 organizations in the nation’s 50 states for their commitments as part of the Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge.


New Product Announcement: Antibacterial Tech

Established in the antimicrobial, odor control, sanitization and disinfection markets, and part of Barr Brands International, Microban International has recently announced the development of...


University Advances Plans for Athletic Center

Last week, the University of Pittsburgh’s Property and Facilities Committee officially approved plans for a series of state-of-the-art athletics projects.


Boeing Asks FAA to Approve Peeling Paint Fix

Aircraft industry company The Boeing Company recently outlined paint peeling issues on its 787 Dreamliner jetliners, asking United States regulators to approve its plan for a potential fix.


Union Minister to Paint Schools, Colleges

Thanks to a new initiative by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, in association with JSW Paints, over 1,000 government schools and colleges will receive ...


StoneAge Announces New Acquisition

High-pressure waterblast tools and automated industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer StoneAge, Inc. (Durango, Colorado) has recently announced the acquisition of Terydon, Inc.


Company Explores Using Fly-Ash in Paint

Last month, research and commercialization company Vecor Technologies recently presented its work of incorporating fly-ash into materials, including for the paint industry.


Covestro Breaks Ground for Aniline Plant

Global manufacturer of material solutions Covestro (Pittsburgh) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new world-scale aniline production plant in Antwerp, Belgium.


WJA Launching New Pressure Washing Code

The Water Jetting Association recently announced it is planning to release a new code of practice for pressure washing to keep operators safe during use.


CPIA, CCC Announce 2023 Event Location

In a recent news release, the Commercial Painting Industry Association announced that it would be co-hosting the 2023 CPIA Leadership Conference with Technology Publishing Company in Chicago...


Buy America Material Requirement Takes Effect

While the Buy America requirements for construction materials took effect last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation has also proposed two new partial waivers for certain projects.


Recycled Bricks Used for Museum Facade

Having been under construction for the last several months, reports have recently shared that Design Museum Gent in Ghent, Belgium, will be utilizing recycled bricks on its exterior facade.


ASCE Partners for Infrastructure Law Project Map

Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released a new virtual map that features projects getting underway thanks to funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law.


First Carbon Concrete Building Completed

After two and a half years of construction, crews have recently completed what is being dubbed the world’s first carbon concrete building.


Survey Examines Architecture Business

Last week, The American Institute of Architects released the results of its recent industry survey, which examined business topics in architecture, such as billings, staffing and internation...


CRW, Corrosion Innovations Expand Operations

Last week, Corr-Ze manufacturer Corrosion Innovations alongside business partner CRW Consulting & Distribution announced that it is expanding its operations by relocating to a larger global ...


Property Firm Penalized for Lead Paint

In the latest slew of penalizations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for lead-based paint violations, a property management and development firm in Waterbury, Connecticut, was rec...


Study Examines Coating Failures in Real-Time

A new study has observed the tribological behavior of coatings in real-time, allowing researchers to better understand and design coatings for optimal results.


MI Lead Pipe Replacement Nearing Completion

This month, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the accelerated campaign to replace aging lead water service lines in the City of Benton Harbor is nearing completion, almost fi...


World of Concrete Launches New Awards Program

Global concrete and masonry industry connector World of Concrete recently introduced its new Innovative Product Awards, dedicated to recognizing and showcasing innovative and forward-thinkin...


Company Completes World's Largest Pallet Painting

Southeast material handling solution provider Carolina Handling, in partnership with pallet provider 48forty Solutions, has recently completed what has been dubbed the world's largest pallet...


Joint Venture Selected for Bills' Stadium

Last Thursday (Nov. 3), Pegula Sports & Entertainment announced the selection of joint venture Gilbane Building Co. and Turner Construction in association with 34 Group as the construction m...


Smartphones Could Help Evaluate Bridge Conditions

A study conducted by a team involving researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has suggested that mobile phones could potentially collect useful integrity data while crossi...


Connect Event Marks Another Successful Year

Last month, Technology Publishing Company’s fifth annual Contractor Connect concluded at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida.


RI Bridge Receives $82.5M Upgrade Funding

At the end of last month, state officials in Rhode Island celebrated a $82.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade and extend the lifespan of the Pell Bridge.


Sherwin-Williams Breaks Ground on NC Facility

Late last month, global coatings manufacturer The Sherwin-Williams Company hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to expand its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Statesville, North Ca...


Report: Construction Death Rate Stagnant

Despite efforts made by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to better protect the construction industry’s workforce, recent reports have indicated th...


USGBC Names New CEO, President

The U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. recently announced the appointment of Peter Templeton as President and CEO.


Contractors Needed for SC Tank Rehab Project

The Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority in Okatie, South Carolina, is currently seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of an elevated storage tank.


Biotechnology Enhances Marine Antifouling Coatings

Antifouling biotechnology developers I-Tech AB and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden recently announced they have developed a new method for introducing its barnacle repelling active agent ...


TX Bridge Work Resumes, Completion Delayed

After suspending work earlier this year due to design concerns, work has partially resumed on the construction of the Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas.


Contractor Utilizes Drones for Pressure Washing

Commercial coatings contractor Tim Payne Painting (Chattanooga, Tennessee) was recently interviewed for the company’s adoption of drone technology.


Researchers Create Climate-Friendly Window Coating

A group of researchers has recently published a study on a new transparent window coating that could be utilized to lower the temperature inside buildings.


NE University Wins Bridge Monitoring Challenge

Last month, a team of researchers from the University of Nebraska won the NATO Innovation Challenge for its work using sensors to monitor the health of rural bridges.


EPA Seeks Input on Inflation Reduction Act

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would be seeking public input on a subset of new and existing programs funded by President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Ac...


DC Silver Line Expects November Opening

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced late last month that it is expecting the Metrorail Silver Line extension project to open next week on Nov. 15.


Arkema Recycling Program Producing Polyamides

Specialty chemicals company Arkema recently announced that partially or fully recycled polyamide products are being produced at its custom recycling center in Italy.


Versatile Hosting Epoxy Floor Coating Contest

Manufacturer of epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings for residential, industrial and commercial concrete floors Versatile Building Products is now accepting submissions for an epoxy photo c...


Restoration Completed at Hollywood Sign

A commercial painting crew from Duggan & Associates (Los Angeles) has recently completed restoration coatings on the Hollywood sign in California.


Industry Unemployment Down in 42 States

In a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors last week, it was shared that the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) national ...


Hempel PFP Coating Gains Certification, CE Mark

Global coatings company Hempel recently announced via emailed release that its Hempafire Pro 400 coating has been certified in accordance with the EN13381-8 standard and granted the CE mark.


MN Bridge Collapse Steel Installed at University

Last month, pieces of steel from the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis were taken out of storage and placed in what will be the University of St. Thomas’ new engineering building...


EPA Issues Drinking Water Contaminant List

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published its Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List, including an expansion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...


USGBC to Update LEED v4 Rating System

Yesterday (Nov. 3), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced plans to update the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4.


OH Startup Sealing Air Ducts, Building Envelopes

To help mitigate wasted energy in residential properties, a Dayton, Ohio-based startup has recently made its systems available across the United States and in 29 countries.


Deadline Extended for 2022 Prestige Awards

The deadline for submitting nominations for this year’s Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings Prestige Awards has been extended to Nov. 30.


University Developing Solar Cell Coating Method

A research team from the University of Helsinki in Finland is developing thin films needed to handle new types of halide perovskite solar cells.


Renovators, Contractors Fined for Paint Violations

As a result of being found in violation of lead-based paint safety regulations, 22 residential home renovators and contractors from Idaho and Washington recently settled with the U.S. Enviro...


AIA Revamps Architecture Conference

Late last month, the American Institute of Architects announced that it assumed management of the AIA Conference on Architecture tradeshow from Informa.


Technology Produces New Superabrasive Tools

A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed a new technology that can reportedly produce new-generation superabrasive tools for advanced grinding application...


Third Man Found Guilty in Border Wall Fraud

A third defendant has been found guilty in a defrauding scheme over funds raised in a crowdfunding campaign to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall back in 2019.


Buffalo Bills’ Stadium Renderings Released

Officials from the National Football League’s New York-based Buffalo Bills have released the first renderings for its new $1.4 billion open-air stadium.


Scientists Study Antifouling Coatings, Coral Growth

A marine biologist from the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Germany recently studied how antifouling coatings can curb algal growth while still protecting tropical coral...


NY Landlord Arraigned for Lead Violations

The Erie County District Attorney’s Office recently announced the arraignment of Carrie A. Preischel of Boston, New York, for exposing a tenant to unsafe levels of lead paint.


Bridge Collapses in India, Death Toll Rising

A century-old pedestrian bridge collapsed in India on Sunday, sending hundreds of people into the water below as the search continues for survivors.


EPA Awards $1M for Wastewater Research

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $1 million research grant to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to improve wastewater monitoring for the spread of infect...


Allnex Opens New R&D Center in Austria

Allnex, an international supplier of resins for architectural, industrial, OEM and special purpose coatings, recently announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art research and development...


USGBC Unveils Keynotes for Greenbuild 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council and Informa Connect, a division of Informa plc, recently announced its full keynote lineup for the 2022 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.


VT Engineers Modernizing Modular Structures

A team at TenFold Engineering is working to revolutionize relocatable modular construction out of its precision manufacturing hub in Springfield, Vermont.


New Safety Law Impacting FL Condo Owners

Since the signing of Senate Bill 4-D by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, condominium owners and associations are sharing concerns over the likelihood of meeting the new regulation requirements...


Carboline Launches New Podcast Series

Global coatings, linings and fireproofing manufacturer Carboline Company (St. Louis) recently relaunched its podcast series with a new name and direction


US Aiding Ukraine Infrastructure Repair

The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Commerce recently announced that they have signed a joint statement of intent with Ukraine to create a task force focused on war-time needs and inf...


Drone Creates Fern Hollow Bridge 3D Model

A project from the University of Pittsburgh is utilizing a drone to prepare a digital model and history of the construction of the new Fern Hollow Bridge.


Construction Begins on Linear City

Aerial photography company OT Sky recently shared footage of initial construction efforts underway at Saudi Arabia's to-be massive linear city, The Line.


AIA Reports Moderate, Healthy ABI

Last week, The American Institute of Architects reported that architecture firms shared increasing demand for design services in September. The latest AIA Architecture Billings Index report ...


Researchers Develop New Superhydrophobic Coating

A research team from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently reported a new mechanical robust superhydrophobic coating that can be applied via spray-coating.