Materials
Materials
Our stories about materials begin with coverage of steel and concrete but the stories also extend to wood and masonry and composites and synthetics in all their various applications to construction.
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05/27/09 Lawmakers Press for Funds, More Tests on Chinese Drywall

Several U.S. senators are pushing federal agencies to step up their response to reported health problems in houses with drywall imported from China.
05/13/09 Steel Producers Clamp Down On Production as Demand Tumbles
Following a 45% decline in the global steel market, one of the world’s largest steel producers is putting the brakes on production.
04/22/09 Problems Continue To Grow With Drywall Made in China

Amid a growing chorus of complaints, two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to recall Chinese-made drywall and to ban further imports until federal safety standards are developed.
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Equipment of the 21st Century
Equipment for the 21st Century is a multi-platform special report, in print, online and live in-conference, designed to help those who work in the construction industry's $100-billion equipment sector prepare for the roads ahead. Read on to learn about the coming changes in management, design, controls, operations, training and safety.
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