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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works to Construct Steel Deckhouse, Hangar and PVLS Modules for US Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works $212 million for the design and construction of a steel deckhouse and hangar and construction of aft Peripheral Vertical Launching System (PVLS) modules for integration into Lyndon B Johnson (DDG 1002), the third ship of the U.S. Navy's Zumwalt-class of guided missile destroyers. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a business unit of General Dynamics.

6 Aug 2013

CriterionBrock Expands Business Through Asset Acquisition of MAB Flooring

CriterionBrock, one of the nation's largest multifamily housing flooring providers, has purchased the assets of MAB Flooring in Houston, TX. MAB has provided exceptional service to the Houston apartment market for over 15 years.

5 Aug 2013

CADD Microsystems Achieves New Construction and Fabrication Specializations from Autodesk

CADD Microsystems, an Autodesk Platinum Partner, today announced that it has earned the new Construction and Fabrication Specializations for value added resellers from Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software.

5 Aug 2013

Comprehensive Market Databook on US Roofing Products Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Roofing Products in the US to 2016: Market Databook" report to their offering.

5 Aug 2013

KB Home Announces Plans to Launch Four New Communities in California

KB Home, one of the nation’s largest and most recognized homebuilders, today announced plans to grand open four new home communities in California’s Inland Empire region during the first weekend of August. The optimally located new neighborhoods are the result of the extensive growth initiatives KB Home has pursued across its operations nationwide, including in California, where the company delivers more homes annually than any other builder.

5 Aug 2013

Coastal Forest Products Now Offers Fiberon Decking and Railing Lines

Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, announces a new partnership with Coastal Forest Products to deliver premium composite and PVC decking and railing products to lumberyards in Long Island and the eastern counties in New York, and all of New England.

5 Aug 2013

Large Number of Exhibitors and Visitors Expected for Expo Build China 2014

As the world's second largest economy, China has huge demand for building materials for its rapid urbanisation process. In January and February 2013, nationwide building material markets achieved total sales revenue of approximately USD$23 billion.

5 Aug 2013

Gensler Tops Out China's Tallest Tower in Shanghai

Topping out ceremonies were held today to mark the completion of the core structure of the Shanghai Tower. The last beam was placed atop the 632-meter (2,073-foot) building designed by global design and architecture firm Gensler. Shanghai Tower is a beacon of sustainable design strategies, anchoring the city’s Lujiazui commercial district with prominent public spaces in a series of nine vertical communities.

3 Aug 2013

Pipe Restoration Technologies Granted European Patent for Relining and Sealing Piping Systems

Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC, makers of the ePIPE® product line, announced today that it has been granted European patent, EP 2099581 for methods and systems for relining and sealing piping systems, in-place.

3 Aug 2013

Research and Markets Adds Report on Croatian Sandwich Panels and Corrugated Steel Sheets Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sandwich panel and corrugated steel sheet markets in Croatia (2010 - 2011 and estimates for 2012)." report to their offering.

3 Aug 2013

Vivint, Garbett Homes Reveal First Affordable, Climate 5 Net-Zero Smart Homes

Vivint™ and Garbett Homes today announce the first affordable, climate 5 net-zero “smart home” to achieve a HERS 0 rating. Located in Herriman, Utah, this non-custom, self-sufficient, solar-powered home, called The Zero Home, is one of the first production homes in the United State that can generate as much energy as it consumes.

3 Aug 2013

New Bio-Inspired Approach to Make Windows More Energy Efficient

University of Toronto Engineering professor Ben Hatton (MSE) is turning to nature to find a way to make windows more energy efficient.

3 Aug 2013

Wallkill Valley Land Trust Installs AXION’s TRUXURE Commercial Decking Boards on Rosendale Trestle

AXION International Holdings, Inc., a leader in recycled plastic and plastic composite technologies used to produce ECOTRAX® rail ties and STRUXURE® building products, announced today it has sold 1,600 of its STRUXURE® Commercial Decking Boards to the Wallkill Valley Land Trust in New Paltz, New York. The boards have been installed along the 940-foot long historic Rosendale Trestle.

2 Aug 2013

ABC Begins 100% Detailing Using 3D Building Information Modeling

American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading manufacturer and supplier of pre-engineered metal building systems, is the first manufacturer to begin detailing 100 percent using 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM). To take BIM a step further ABC has worked to create "high definition BIM" that shows details and connections, including bolting, anchoring and insulation.

2 Aug 2013

TransCanada Moves Ahead with 1.1 Million Barrel/Day Energy East Pipeline Project

TransCanada Corporation (TransCanada) is pleased to announce it is moving forward with the 1.1 million barrel per day (bbl/d) Energy East Pipeline project based on binding, long-term contracts received from producers and refiners. The conclusion of the successful open season confirmed strong market support for a pipeline with approximately 900,000 bbl/d of firm, long-term contracts to transport crude oil from Western Canada to Eastern Canadian refineries and export terminals.

2 Aug 2013