Aercon, Litecrete J.V. outlines autoclaved aerated concrete panel plant ambitions

Sources: Megaacrete LLC, Kerrville, Texas; CP staff A new joint venture between Aercon LLC, Haines City, Fla. autoclaved aerated concrete producer, and Litecrete S.A. de C.V., Mexico-based parent of Miami steel fabricator and erector Litecrete Inc., plans to build a 120,000-sq.-ft. Kerrville, Texas plant dedicated to thin, reinforced AAC panels for buildings of wood or light gauge metal construction. Scheduled…

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Design-Build Institute stresses collaboration, procurement to project execution 

Source: Design-Build Institute of America, Washington, D.C.  The Design-Build Institute of America’s updated Design Excellence Position Statement emphasizes collaboration between design and construction professionals through all project delivery stages, from procurement and development through execution. Understanding the design community’s changing needs, the statement introduces five lenses to help provide a framework for evaluating design excellence: • Integration & Collaborative Process. Emphasizing…

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