Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in construction''

Single-Family Housing Starts at Highest Pace Since Spring of 2007

Single-family starts in October 2020 increased 6.4% to a 1.18 million seasonally adjusted annual rate and were up 8.6% year-to-date.

December 9, 2020

Led by solid gains in single-family production, overall housing starts increased 4.9% in October 2020 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

MAPEI: Adhesion-Promoting Primer

Designed to be used with MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes, MAPEI HM Primer reportedly promotes maximum adhesion to high-moisture substrates.

November 24, 2020

MAPEI recently introduced MAPEI HM Primer, a ready-to-use, low-VOC, water-based, quick-drying primer.

Strong Sales Lift Builder Confidence to New Record High in November

Builder confidence levels have hit successive all-time highs over the past three months.

November 23, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 90 in November, shattering the previous all-time high of 85 recorded in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Construction Projects in Emerging Markets Projected to Help Drive Demand of UV Adhesives

The construction industry is projected to offer lucrative opportunities for the UV adhesives market in the near future.

November 19, 2020

In terms of value, the global ultraviolet (UV) adhesives market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 8% from 2020-2030 and reach approximately $900 million by 2030.

H‐O Products Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The scope of H‐O Products’ certification includes the development and manufacturing of pressure-sensitive products for various industrial markets.

November 17, 2020

H‐O Products Corp. recently announced that it has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.

Sika Expands Shotcrete Admixture Production in France

Though COVID-19 has sparked a contraction in France’s construction sector this year, a recovery is forecast for 2021.

November 16, 2020

Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant in Gournay-en-Bray, France.

ICP BUILDING SOLUTIONS GROUP: PVC Spray Contact Adhesive for Roofing Applications

Polyset PVC spray contact adhesive is reportedly engineered to adhere most PVC membranes to most vertical walls and substrates for commercial low-slope roofing applications.

November 12, 2020

ICP Building Solutions Group has launched its new Polyset PVC spray contact adhesive, which was reportedly designed as a portable, self-containing, single-component solution.

Pressure-Sensitive Glazing Tapes for Window Fabrication

Residential and commercial window manufacturers depend on pressure-sensitive tapes to provide immediate handleability and increased throughput during fabrication.

Rick Alexander

November 12, 2020

Pressure-sensitive glazing tapes form a bond and seal between an insulated glass unit (IGU) and a framing system, window sash, or door. The term “glazing tape” is used throughout the residential and commercial fenestration industries but can mean different types of products to different end users.

Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in 2020 Third Quarter

Findings from the National Association of Home Builders’ recent Remodeling Market Index signals residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.

November 6, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders recently released its Remodeling Market Index for the third quarter of 2020.

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.