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BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join more than 50 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2018 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across the state and nation to Charleston, South Carolina October 23-25. Mr. Greenwood will address the gathering with a keynote presentation entitled “Global Perspectives for Life…
The Annual ConTech Survey takes an average of 15 minutes for a reason; there is no other survey that covers construction technology adoption more voraciously. Over the past seven years, JBKnowledge has carved out a space in the construction industry by transforming their annual survey results into a reputable, comprehensive resource – The Annual ConTech…
AltusGroup, a North American network of 19 precast concrete manufacturers, has issued a technical brief outlining the benefits of using precast concrete in data center construction. Available as a PDF on the AltusGroup website, the two-page brief explains how using CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels in data center construction improves resiliency and energy efficiency…
Construction contractors remained confident during the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. More than three in four construction firms expect that sales will continue to rise over the next six months, while three in five expect higher profit margins. More than seven in 10…
Constant Contact, an Endurance International Group (NASDAQ : EIGI) company and leader in small business marketing solutions, continues to evolve its platform with the launch of a new suite of tools that allows even the most inexperienced small businesses to benefit from sophisticated marketing. Designed, tested and proven to deliver ease of use and more results to…
The Home Depot® has rolled out express same-day and next-day local delivery for more than 20,000 of its most popular items to 35 major metros across the U.S. The new service is part of the company’s overall five-year expansion of its delivery offerings for DIY and Pro customers. Qualifying products for the new express delivery…
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the First American Loan Application Defect Index for August 2018, which estimates the frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications. The Defect Index reflects…
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction, today announced the acquisition of BIManywhere, a visual BIM collaboration platform for construction and facilities management. Based in Oakland, CA, BIManywhere was co-founded in 2012 by Peter Wu and Winson Chu. Through an optimized mobile app and web application, the BIManywhere platform offers an…
McGuckin & Pyle, Inc., a manufacturer of custom lamination and processing equipment, is locating a new plant in New Bern, North Carolina, creating 33 new jobs and investing $2.25 million. The company will bring mechanical and electrical control system assembly and machinery services to New Bern. “Much of our state is hurting after Hurricane Florence….
Dentsply Sirona, a global manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, is investing $3 million in a Charlotte expansion expected to create 320 jobs over three years. “North Carolina has the right ingredients for success for manufacturers and life sciences companies, including skilled, experienced workers,” said state Gov. Roy Cooper. “Dentsply Sirona’s decision proves again…
