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Drummond Designs Announces the Launch of it's New "Option Green"

Drummond Designs Inc, a major player on the North American residential architecture market, is pleased to announce the launch of its new "Option Green" initiative. Drummond Designs currently uses more than 1...

6 Jun 2007

New Landfill Gas Installation in Brazil Developed by ARCADIS

ARCADIS the international consultancy and engineering company, today announced that its affiliated company BIOGAS has brought online an installation to extract methane gas generated by the Sao Joao Landfill in the city o...

From ARCADIS 6 Jun 2007

Swedish Designer Flooring Popular with Armani, Hilton and Lacoste

All over the world, often in hotels and in boutiques, you'll find Swedish designer flooring. This is because the high quality and tasteful design is appreciated - by among others, Armani, Lacoste, Sheraton, Samsonite...

6 Jun 2007

ABB Wins £5.4 Million Contract from CE Electrics UK

New Breamish Street substation, based on ABB’s innovative PASS MO switchgear, will provide an extra 18MVA of capacity for redevelopment projects on the north bank of the River Tyne ABB has won a £5.4 million, two-yea...

6 Jun 2007

Macy's to Install Solar Power in 26 Stores Throughout California

Macy’s today announced it will install solar power systems and significantly reduce energy consumption in 26 stores throughout California in partnership with SunPower Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of h...

6 Jun 2007

Comprehensive Grid Connection Service for Northamptonshire's First Farm Provided by ABB

ABB has provided a comprehensive electrical infrastructure service for Enercon Gmbh to connect Northamptonshire’s first wind farm, at Burton Wold. ABB has provided a comprehensive electrical infrastructure service fo...

6 Jun 2007

Stronger Health and Safety Agenda in Boardrooms Called for by HSC

Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today, called on leaders in the chemical and major hazard industries to reinforce partnership working practices with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) a...

6 Jun 2007

ABB Issue Special Stripping Tools to Employees

To avoid accidents caused by site workers using unauthorised Stanley-type knives ABB is issuing special stripping tools to employees and partners ABB has donated a number of cable stripping tools to one of its instal...

6 Jun 2007

New Products Support Local Commercial Construction

Using innovations in technology, Hanson Pipe & Precast's new Longview facility produces advanced products such as concrete box culverts and precast products, for the growing Longview and Tyler communities. The ne...

5 Jun 2007

Granite Construction Acquiries Certain Assest of Raisch Products

Granite Construction Incorporated today announced that it has acquired certain assets of Raisch Products, a leading asphalt concrete manufacturer in the Santa Clara County market. The assets will be operated by the Bay A...

5 Jun 2007

Improved Water Quality Permitting Process Provides More Effective Reviews

In an effort to improve the quality and timeliness of stormwater discharge permit applications associated with construction, the Department of Environmental Protection has made several upgrades that will also expedite th...

5 Jun 2007

Ventilation, Heating and Cooling Services for New Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre

To ensure a high quality and comfortable internal environment in the new Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre, ductwork for ventilation, heating and cooling services will be provided by specialist, Senior Hargreaves. Th...

5 Jun 2007

New Resource Helps Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Trade Contractors Increase Business with Builders

In Selling to Builders, Second Edition, the latest release from BuilderBooks, the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) publishing arm, industry expert Steve Monroe offers building suppliers, manufacturers, t...

5 Jun 2007

New Zero Carbon Homes Training Course

Award winning environmental charity, BioRegional Development Group, are launching a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training course within their education centre at the BedZED eco-village in south London. T...

5 Jun 2007

Construction Progressing well for Helicopter Hangar

This multi-million pound development project will provide modern hangarage for up to three aircraft together with associated accommodation for its 24 hour operational personnel at MCA Daedalus, Lee-on-Solent. Raymond...

5 Jun 2007