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ROMAN Products, LLC is Now a Division of the Matrix Adhesives Group
ROMAN Products, LLC is Now a Division of the Matrix Adhesives Group ROMAN Products, LLC is now a division of the Matrix Adhesives Group (matrixadhesives.com). The Matrix Adhesives Group is a leading adhesive and sealant solutions development partner specializing in formulating, filling, blending, and contract packaging for consumer and industrial markets. By joining the Matrix…
World’s Largest Modular Student Residence Opens in Hong Kong, CIMC Sets Benchmark for Construction Efficiency and Sustainability
World’s Largest Modular Student Residence Opens in Hong Kong, CIMC Sets Benchmark for Construction Efficiency and Sustainability The opening of the world’s largest modular student residence has attracted widespread attention from public. The project was completed two years ahead of schedule, showcasing groundbreaking efficiency and advanced construction technology in educational infrastructure. A Benchmark in Global…
Wesco International Finalizes Purchase of Ascent
Wesco International Finalizes Purchase of Ascent, a Premier Provider of Data Center Facility Management Services Wesco International recently announced it has completed its purchase of Ascent, a privately held company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and a premier provider of data center facility management services. Wesco previously announced its plan to acquire Ascent on October 31. Ascent, known for its specialized data center facility…
AMB Modulaire is Now Modulable
AMB Modulaire is Now Modulable We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our company’s evolution: AMB Modulaire is now Modulable! This new visual identity perfectly represents the expertise we’ve built over the years. It reflects the quality of our service offering and embodies our scalable, intelligent, modular solutions. Under AMB Modulaire, we stood…
Reps. Caraveo, Petterson Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage with Innovative Housing Solutions
Reps. Caraveo, Petterson Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage with Innovative Housing Solutions Colorado faces the second worst housing deficit in the nation. Both CO Freshmen teamed up to expand housing accessibility across the state. Today, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo MD (CO-08) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Innovative Housing Solutions and Affordability Act. Currently, one of…
MBI Defeats Prevailing Wage Bills in Pennsylvania
MBI Defeats Prevailing Wage Bills in Pennsylvania In May of this year, the Pennsylvania legislature introduced two bills, HB2153 and SB841, that would have expanded the state’s prevailing wage requirements in modular factories for all state-funded projects including housing, schools, and government offices, essentially eliminating those markets for our industry. The voting portion of the…
Lt. Governor Primavera Highlights Colorado’s Modular Housing Leadership, Creating More Housing Coloradans Can Afford
Colorado Lt. Governor Primavera Highlights State’s Modular Housing Leadership at Boulder Mod Factory Ribbon Cutting Lt. Governor Primavera attended and provided remarks at the Boulder Mod Factory ribbon-cutting ceremony. This innovative partnership between the City of Boulder, Boulder Valley School District, and Flatirons Habitat for Humanity will help create more housing Coloradans can afford where…
hsbcad and Moducore™ Announce New Strategic Collaboration
hsbcad and Moducore™ Announce New Strategic Collaboration hsbcad and Moducore™ announced today a new strategic collaboration to accelerate innovation in the offsite manufacturing industry. hsbcad is the leading global software solution provider for offsite timber construction. Moducore, a part of the 4Ward Solutions Group of companies, is the premier provider of operating systems for the offsite manufacturing…
Montana Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards
Montana Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards On September 20, 2024, the state of Montana approved the adoption of the International Code Council’s and Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205. The adoption marks Montana’s commitment to the expanded use of off-site construction and the promotion of greater regulatory…