glass in construction

Healthy Construction Markets in Multiple Countries will Help Increase Worldwide Demand for Windows and Doors

August 12, 2015

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Global demand for windows and doors is projected to rise 5.9% annually through 2019.

Smart Windows Materials Market to Reach $760 Million by 2020

July 20, 2015

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According to a report from industry analyst firm n-tech Research, materials used in smart windows will grow to around $760 billion by 2020.

Patent Activity Surging in Smart Glass Technology

June 30, 2015

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The global market for smart glass-based products increased from nearly $1.8 billion in 2013 to $1.9 billion in 2014.

Population and Income Growth Boost Construction Glass Market

June 17, 2015

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According to a recent report by Research and Markets, the global market for construction glass is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.08% from 2015, to reach approximately $1,2 billion by 2020.

SCHOTT Sets Glass Tubing Record with Outer Diameter of 460 mm

June 12, 2015

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SCHOTT has reportedly created the world’s largest industrially manufactured glass tube.

Saint-Gobain Will Bring Building Science Expertise to Philadelphia’s Reimagined LOVE Park

June 9, 2015

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Saint-Gobain recently announced a partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy to provide sustainable building materials and building science expertise to support the much-anticipated redevelopment of the Welcome Center at JFK Plaza/LOVE Park.

NSG Sees Mixed Results in Fiscal 2015

June 3, 2015

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The NSG group recently released its consolidated business results for the 2015 fiscal year.

Glass Innovation: Transparent Oxide Glass with Rubber-Like Property

Researchers have developed a new form of rubber-like glass, which may have applications in high-temperature or strongly oxidative environments.

June 1, 2015

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Flexible substances that can withstand high temperatures are much sought after for various industrial and engineering applications.

Rising Investments in Residential and Infrastructure Projects to Drive Construction Materials Market

June 1, 2015

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According to a recent report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global market for construction materials is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2020, driven by an improving world economic outlook and recovering construction activity in residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.