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Sunbelt Modular Inc. Acquires Whitley Manufacturing
Sunbelt Modular Inc. Acquires Whitley Manufacturing Phoenix, Arizona – Sunbelt Modular, Inc. (“Sunbelt” or “SMB”), a leading producer of high-quality and sustainable modular building solutions, has announced its acquisition of Whitley Manufacturing (“WMI”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded by F.R. Bratton of Elkhart and later acquired by Williams Mobile Offices of Baltimore…
New PAC-Shield CV Roof Vent Improves Efficiency, Extends Roof Life
New PAC-Shield CV Roof Vent Improves Efficiency, Extends Roof Life Petersen expands it PAC-CLAD line of architectural metal cladding systems with the launch of its new PAC-Shield CV roof venting system. PAC-Shield CV is a ventilated composite insulation panel that includes a 4×8-ft. layer of closed-cell rigid polyisocyanurate, integrated solid wood spacers that create a…
Proctor Group Supplies Membrane Products to Social Bite Villages
Proctor Group Supplies Membrane Products to Social Bite Villages Scottish suppliers across the construction industry, including the Proctor Group, have provided support to a homelessness charity in creating new supported village communities. Social Bite, a social business as well as a charity, empowers people to transform their own lives. Since 2012, its varied work has…
CertainTeed Expands Serviceable Geography of Offsite Construction Solution
CertainTeed Expands Serviceable Geography of Offsite Construction Solution ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ expands to the Southeast U.S. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced an expansion to its serviceable geography for its offsite construction solution, ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA), into the southeast region, one of the fastest-growing regions for new home construction. Launched…
FlexDecks Launches RightWay Pro: Revolutionizing Building Access with Premium, Direct-From-Factory Modular Entrance Systems
FlexDecks Launches RightWay Pro: Revolutionizing Building Access with Premium, Direct-From-Factory Modular Entrance Systems Unparalleled Efficiency, Flexibility, and Style for Compliant Entrances Flexdecks is excited to announce a major expansion of its safety and compliance portfolio with the launch of an innovative modular entrance system, RightWay Pro. This extends their capability beyond occupational safety and into…
PLAD Homes Unveils the OMNI: The Fastest, Most Profitable ADU Solution in America
PLAD Homes Unveils the OMNI: The Fastest, Most Profitable ADU Solution in America PLAD Homes, a leader in cutting-edge prefabricated housing, is revolutionizing how Americans think about backyard living and rental income with its latest innovation: the OMNI series. Installed in Just Hours – Transform Your Property Overnight The OMNI prefab unit arrives fully finished…
Combilift Launches Two Groundbreaking Solutions for Timber Handling at Ligna 2025
Combilift Launches Two Groundbreaking Solutions for Timber Handling at Ligna 2025 New 8T Electric Sideloader and Combi Load Xtender Bring Unmatched Efficiency and Safety to Long-Load Operations Timber yards, panel product suppliers, and sawmill operations face ever-increasing pressure to handle long and heavy loads more safely, more efficiently, and with less environmental impact. At Ligna…
CIMC Modular Building Systems Pioneers Sustainable Modular Hotel Construction in Saudi Arabia, Setting a New Benchmark in the Middle East
CIMC Modular Building Systems Pioneers Sustainable Modular Hotel Construction in Saudi Arabia, Setting a New Benchmark in the Middle East CIMC Modular Building Systems (MBS), a global leader in modular construction, has signed a landmark agreement to deliver the Earth Riyadh Hotel in Saudi Arabia. As the company’s first hospitality project in the region, this milestone…
S.I. Container Builds’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone
S.I. Container Builds’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone The modular centerpiece of Chicago’s new Navy Pier Marina has officially arrived. On May 28, 2025, S.I. Container Builds-a Chicago-based, woman-owned modular construction company-will open the installation of the shipping container-based marina building at Navy Pier, marking a…