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Market Research Report on Canadian Commercial Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Commercial Construction in Canada to 2017: Market Forecast" report to their offering.

5 Dec 2013

Cambridge Swinerton Builders to be Formally Launched on January 1, 2014

Cambridge Builders, Atlanta, and Swinerton Builders, San Francisco, announced today the formation of Cambridge Swinerton Builders, Inc. Cambridge and Swinerton began joint venture operations in 2010 and have constructed a series of successful multifamily residential projects in the southeastern United States.

4 Dec 2013

Market Forecast Report on Industrial Construction in Australia

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Industrial Construction in Australia to 2017: Market Forecast" report to their offering.

4 Dec 2013

HBAGC Honors Orren Pickell Building Group with Three Gold Key Awards

On Friday, November 15, the Home Builder's Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) honored Orren Pickell Building Group with three prestigious Gold Key Awards at the 41st annual HBAGC Key and SAMMY Awards ceremony.

4 Dec 2013

All Weather Windows Named ENERGY STAR Fenestration Products Manufacturer of the Year

In recognition of ongoing commitment to manufacturing and promoting energy efficient products, All Weather Windows has been named 2013 ENERGY STAR Manufacturer of the Year in the Fenestration Products category. This is the third time in four years that All Weather Windows has been awarded this honour.

4 Dec 2013

Firestone Building Products Acquires Giscosa EPDM Plant Near Barcelona

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (Firestone) today announced that it has agreed to acquire the manufacturing assets and brands of Terrassa, Spain-based Giscosa and Giscolene®.

4 Dec 2013

Market Research Report on Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing in the US

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing in the US" report to their offering.

4 Dec 2013

President’s Better Buildings Challenge Expanded to Include Multifamily Housing

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the expansion of the President’s Better Buildings Challenge to include multifamily housing. DOE and HUD recognize the energy efficiency commitment that The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB), a nonprofit leader in mixed-income multifamily housing, is making as a Better Buildings Challenge Partner.

4 Dec 2013

Isolux Corsán Awarded EPC Contract for 172 km of 300 kV Transmission Lines in Kuwait

Isolux Corsán has been awarded a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of 172 km of 300 kV transmission lines in Kuwait. It will be the first project that the company implements in this country, with price tag of USD 105 million. The work will take place under a turnkey contract, within a maximum execution period of 22 months, in the town of Al-Rawdatain and have been commissioned by the Ministry of Electricity and Water of this country.

4 Dec 2013

Groundbreaking Celebrated for New $975 Million Minnesota Multi-Purpose Stadium Project

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) and the Minnesota Vikings, in partnership with Mortenson Construction and project associate Thor Construction, today broke ground on the new $975 million multi-purpose stadium that will replace the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis.

4 Dec 2013

Market Forecast Report on Residential Construction in Austria

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Residential Construction in Austria to 2017: Market Forecast" report to their offering.

3 Dec 2013

Balfour Beatty Communities Receives 2013 Multifamily Real Estate Award for Customer Service Excellence

Residents across Balfour Beatty Communities’ Navy Southeast housing portfolio recently participated in a national customer satisfaction survey and responded with positive comments and high scores that garnered Balfour Beatty Communities the prestigious 2013 Multifamily Real Estate Award for Customer Service Excellence at 22 properties. Also known as the CEL & Associates “A List” award, it recognizes the industry best as it relates to customer service within multifamily property management.

From Balfour Beatty 3 Dec 2013

GE Offers’s Energy-Efficient LED Refrigerated Display Lighting System

GE’s Immersion™ RV60 LED lighting system offers grocery and convenience store owners the next generation of energy-efficient refrigerated display lighting to help lower energy costs while enhancing the visual appeal of merchandise.

3 Dec 2013

Polish Construction Industry Value Increases at 3.93% CAGR During 2008-2012

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction in Poland - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering.

3 Dec 2013

Therma-Tru Doors and Simonton Windows Well Positioned to Meet Consumer Needs

Following more than a year of housing market recovery, Mark Savan, president of Therma-Tru Doors and Simonton Windows, sees 2014 as a year where the companies are well positioned to meet consumer needs by producing quality products in a timely manner and offering strong service at all customer levels.

3 Dec 2013