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Volumetric Building Companies Relocating East Coast Operations to Northeast – Transitioning From Hamlet, NC Facility
Volumetric Building Companies Relocating East Coast Operations to Northeast – Transitioning From Hamlet, NC Facility Relocation leverages skilled workforce to drive increased collaboration while reducing carbon footprint by an estimated 1300 metric tons per year. PHILADELPHIA, PA — Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), a global leader in the construction sector with a focus on building the future…
Governor Abbott Appoints Twelve To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
Governor Abbott Appoints Twelve-Including MBI Board Members-To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council February 17, 2022, Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Roland L. Brown, Otis Jones, Binoy Kurien, Edward Martin, Scott McDonald, and Stephen Shang to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the…
Mule-Hide Products Names Chris Schmidt National Business Development Manager
Mule-Hide Products Names Chris Schmidt National Business Development Manager BELOIT, Wisconsin – Chris Schmidt has joined roofing products and systems manufacturer Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as national business development manager. He leads the company’s business development team, which is responsible for strengthening the company’s relationships with building owners, developers, general contractors, design professionals and roofing…
CRATE Modular Launches New Light Gauge Steel Solution; Partners with Daylight Community Development and Decro
CRATE Modular Launches New Light Gauge Steel Solution; Partners with Daylight Community Development and Decro Leading Manufacturer of Modular Buildings to Construct 47 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles with New Light Gauge Steel Solution CARSON, Calif. — CRATE Modular, one of the nation’s leading manufacturer of steel-based modular buildings utilizing repurposed shipping…
Volumetric Building Companies Taps Dr. Helena Lidelöw to Serve as Chief Technical Officer
Volumetric Building Companies Taps Dr. Helena Lidelöw as Chief Technical Officer PHILADELPHIA, PA — Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), a global leader in the construction sector with a focus on building the future through volumetric modular techniques, announced today the addition of Dr. Helena Lidelöw to the executive leadership team in a newly created role of Chief Technical…
Volumetric Building Companies and Polcom Group Complete Merger
Volumetric Building Companies and Polcom Group Complete Merger PHILADELPHIA, PA — Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), one of the United States’ largest multifamily volumetric modular and components businesses, announced today that the company has merged with Polcom Group (Polcom), a premium steel modular building and custom furniture manufacturing conglomerate for the hospitality market. The deal will revolutionize the construction…
RAD Technology Medical Systems to Provide VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital with Standalone Radiotherapy Center
RAD Technology Medical Systems to Provide VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital with Modular Radiotherapy Center VENTURA, Fla. — RAD Technology Medical Systems (RAD) is pleased to announce that they will be providing Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado, also known as, VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (VRCC) in Sheridan, CO with a veterinary radiotherapy center. This…
Fading West Chooses FIBO
Fading West Chooses FIBO Fibo System USA, a Norwegian manufacturer of laminate waterproof wall panels, is pleased to announce that Fading West Development, LLC in Buena Vista, Colorado, has chosen Fibo as their specified wall finish material for tub and shower surrounds. Fading West chose the Fibo system as an alternative to tile because of…
Modern Building Systems Celebrates 50 Years
Modern Building Systems Celebrates 50 Years AUMSVILLE, OREGON – Modern Building Systems commemorates its 50th anniversary on December 6th, 2021. Founded in 1971 by Dan Rasmussen Modern Building Systems started in a small Portland, Oregon shop. 50 years later Modern has three offices on the west coast and 200,000 square feet of environmentally friendly production…