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Grand Opening of AT&T Performing Arts Center's Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

Redefining the traditional theater -- from top to bottom

19 Oct 2009

Saflex Introduces Absolute Black Opaque PVB Based Interlayer for Laminated Glass

New interlayer brings black, opaque product to complete color offering Saflex, a unit of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) and the world leader in protective interlayer for laminated glass, announces the newest addition to its V...

19 Oct 2009

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Publishes its Mold and Moisture Management Standard for New Construction

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is proud to announce the approval and publication of its "ANSI / GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Mold and Moisture Management Standard for New Construction (ANSI / GEI...

19 Oct 2009

Soldier On's Homeless Veterans Housing Project to Utilize Solar Technology

Non-profit Soldier On's limited equity housing model for formerly homeless veterans incorporates solar electricity Already leading the way nationally with the creation of a new housing model for formerly homeless vete...

19 Oct 2009

Jimmy Carter Releases Book on Volunteers of the Habitat for Humanity

"If I Had a Hammer" engages readers, ages 9 and up, in the life-changing stories of Habitat homeowner families and volunteers working to improve communities Today, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed c...

19 Oct 2009

Research Report on the Global Gypsum, Concrete and Plaster Industry

Reportlinker Adds Global Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products Industry The global outlook series on Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise s...

19 Oct 2009

McGraw-Hill Construction Forecasts 11% Rise in the US Construction Market in 2010

Gains in housing and public works will offset declines in commercial and manufacturing building McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released its 2010 Construction Outlook, a ...

19 Oct 2009

Northern Virginia's Habitat for Humanity Hosts Events to Encourage Local Involvement

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia continues to make a lasting impact in the community. There will be three events hosted in the next week to encourage involvement with the local Habitat affiliate to support the m...

19 Oct 2009

NCS Expects to Close Investment Agreement with CD&R Fund by October 20

-- Transaction to Close As Early As October 20, 2009 -- NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NYSE: NCS) today announced that the major milestones for the completion of its investment agreement with a fund managed by Clayton, D...

19 Oct 2009

KB Home Launches Video on its Built to Order Homes

Learn More About KB Home’s New Line of Affordable, Flexible and Energy-Efficient Home Designs at kbhome.com KB Home (NYSE:KBH), one of America’s premier homebuilders, has introduced a video that takes the v...

19 Oct 2009

Ultimate Lock Donates 500 Locks to Houston Habitat for Humanity

The Ultimate Lock and staff took it upon themselves to show Houston Habitat for Humanity that they care about the well being of their fellow citizens. Habitat for Humanity endeavors to change families by building homes i...

19 Oct 2009

Fitch Raises Forecasts for 2009 and 2010 US Housing Metrics

Recent statistical and anecdotal information points to a bottom for U.S. housing, though early-stage recovery will be more muted than average, according to Fitch Ratings in the latest edition of the 'Chalk Line'....

19 Oct 2009

Insituform Technologies’ Mexican JV Wins Additional $13.9 Million Contract from Petróleos Mexicanos

Insituform Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INSU) announced today that the Mexican national oil and gas company Petróleos Mexicanos (“Pemex”) has awarded an additional $13.9 million contr...

19 Oct 2009

Luxurious Condominiums at Zero Marlborough For Sale

The award-winning condominiums at Zero Marlborough offer spectacular luxury finishes, concierge services, valet parking and gorgeous views of the Public Garden and Back Bay skyline

19 Oct 2009

SRSDI Changes Brand Identity with New Name - The Lighting Quotient

Formerly SRSDI, Company Unveils New Strategic Direction and Brand Identity The Lighting Quotient, an architectural lighting manufacturer formerly known as Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Inc. (SRSDI), recently revealed its ...

19 Oct 2009