Info for Construction

Housing Recovery Slow and Steady in 2015

April 30, 2015

Solid employment gains, attractive mortgage rates, a growing economy and pent-up demand will help keep the housing market moving forward throughout 2015.

Sika Expands Asia-Pacific Presence

April 14, 2015

Sika recently announced it is further expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by founding a subsidiary company in Myanmar.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS: Polymer Resin

April 13, 2015

Mor-Glo^® Ultra G zinc-free polymer resin is designed for the formulation of high-gloss floor care products.

Sika Opens Mortar, Admixture Facilities in United Arab Emirates

April 7, 2015

Sika recently announced it has opened a new mortar manufacturing facility in Dubai and a concrete admixture plant on Réunion, United Arab Emirates.

Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can we speed up curing of an UV adhesive/sealant by using a full-spectrum bulb from the hardware store?

A black light would probably give better results than the full-spectrum bulb, but you will need a fairly high-intensity UV lamp.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's April 2015 column.

Market Trends: Coatings Industry Continues to Evolve

The recent sharp drop in oil prices could force coatings prices lower if continued.

April 1, 2015

Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney recently announced it has begun its fifth “U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry” study. The industry is reportedly continuing its recovery from the global recession of 2008-2009.

Growing Manufacturing Activity in Developing Countries Driving Global Sealants Market

March 20, 2015

Growth in the sealants market is heavily reliant on economic health and macro-economic factors such as GDP growth.

H.B. Fuller Adhesive Receives Fire Safety Rating for Door Assembly

March 20, 2015

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has achieved the UL10C 90-min fire safety rating for its Rapidex^® RHM3000 UL 10C fire-rated component status adhesive.