Winter 2017 News
In September, Metropolitan Industries acquired Emecole, Inc. Metropolitan Industries Inc., specializes in pumps, mechanical equip-ment, and control systems. Emecole is a manufacturer and distributor of waterproofing and concrete repair products. With the acquisition,...
Fall 2016 News
The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA) offers a certification program to provide third-party verification. Pumps bearing the “SSPMA-Certified” seal have been tested and rated in accordance with SSPMA and industry standards, and will perform as...
Summer 2015 News
Greenroofs.com is hosting an online education seminar during the months of April and May. The Greenroofs & Walls of the World Virtual Summit 2015 went live online in early April, with more than 20 insightful video presentations from green roof experts and opinion...
Summer 2016 News
Last fall, Penetron marked the milestone of having poured more than four million cubic yards of concrete using its proprietary “green tracer” admixture. The company is well known for its crystalline waterproofing admixtures. A few years ago, they began adding a dye...
Spring 2016 News
In October, International Leak Detection (ILD) announced a strategic alliance with Progeo Monitoring GmbH in order to market Smartex, a roof leak detection system. Smartex continuously monitors the integrity of rooftop waterproofing membranes 24 hours a day. If a...
Winter 2016 News
In October, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extended their confined space regulations to apply to basements, crawlspaces, and attics. Regina McMichael, who trains contractors how to comply with the new rules calls the Confined Space...
Fall 2015 News
In July, Tremco Group acquired certain assets of Chemtron Manufacturing Ltd., a Calgary-based manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants and tapes. The business will operate as Chemtron International, Inc. and will work closely with the Tremco Commercial...
Surviving Dry Spells
A few years ago, members of the Basement Health Association board of directors were talking to another waterproofing contractor about his business. He was finding success and growing his company. At the end of the conversation, he said only half-jokingly,...
Spring 2015 News
Year end figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department indicate that residential construction is at the highest level since 2005. Certain segments, such as multifamily construction, are expected to continue to grow in 2016 “I don’t think I have ever seen...
Winter 2015 News
One of the largest roofing projects in the nation recently wrapped up in Chicago. Re-roofing the 10.3-acre Jardine Water Filtration Plant—reportedly the world’s largest—is the biggest roofing project completed in Chicago in the past decade. The two-year program...
