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News (995)

AkzoNobel Releases Q3 Financial Report

Global coatings company AkzoNobel released its 2021 third-quarter financial report Wednesday (Oct. 20) and reported increased revenue and lower adjusted operating income year-over-year.

PPG Reports Sales Increase in 2021 Q3

Global coatings company PPG (Pittsburgh) released its third-quarter 2021 earnings report on Wednesday (Oct. 20), announcing record net sales of $4.4 billion for the quarter, or 19% higher th...

PPG Launches Powder Coatings Site

Global coatings company PPG recently unveiled the launch of a new online powder coatings website to provide powder coating job shops with “quick and easy access to small batches of the compa...

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Daily Quiz (768)

Google recently announced it was awarding $3 million in grants to build an open-source tool that does what?

An architecture firm in a London neighborhood featured ____ in a housing project, based on a nearby statue.

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Weekly Poll (250)

In 2021, the Florida Building Codes Act was amended to authorize any government entity with the authority to enforce the building code to perform virtual inspections as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, New York City implemented a similar policy with a new Remote Video Inspections program for construction inspections. How quickly do you believe policies officially authorizing virtual or remote inspection will be adopted on a national scale?

Clemson University is now offering an online class that allows contractors to enroll in a five-module course for certifications in applied drone technology. The course will teach the fundamentals of commercial drone operations and software applications, including how to create 3D models and maps. How applicable is this course to the industry?

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Problem Solving Forum (13)

What should be considered in replacing a wooden deck with one made of concrete, in terms of the options for appearance, color and cost?

How should a contractor respond when he/she reads a specification requirement that "the nominal dry film thickness of the coating shall be 3 mils"?

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Webinars (10)

FEVE Architectural Coatings: High Performance Coatings for Expansive, Sustainable Design

Attendees are eligible to receive AIA LU.

This webinar will present the strengths and advantages of FEVE fluoropolymer topcoats. The course will evaluate co...

How to Grow Your Commercial Painting Business with a Project Lead Service

Using a lead service can save you time and money while helping you grow your business. In this presentation, Paint BidTracker’s General Manager will explore the benefits of subs...