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Baker Gets Design Contract for Rehabilitation of Three Bridges in Pittsburgh

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR), has been awarded a five-year, $2.7 million contract by the Allegheny County (Pa.) Department of Public Works for the rehabilitation of the Roberto Clemente (6th Street), Andy Warhol (7th Street), and Rachel Carson (9th Street) Bridges in Pittsburgh.

21 May 2013

Brandywine Homes to Build New Gated Community in West Covina

Brandywine Homes announced today that it has acquired 2.3 acres of land in West Covina, 18 miles east of Los Angeles, for a gated community of 19 single-family homes to be called Waverly.

21 May 2013

In-Depth Financial Evaluation of Global Cement Manufacturers

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cement Manufacturers (Global)" report to their offering.

21 May 2013

DPR Achieves Net-Zero Energy Building Certification for Phoenix Office

Mission accomplished; DPR’s Phoenix office is officially certified as a Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB)! Producing as much or more energy than it consumes, the LEED®-NC Platinum office building is the first in Arizona and only the second in the U.S. to achieve NZEB certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) through its Living Building Challenge(SM) program.

20 May 2013

Ryland Homes to Open Architectural Collection Homes at Legacy in Carmel, Indiana

Dubbed as one of Money Magazine’s best places to live, Carmel, Indiana, now boasts another reason to make it your hometown.

20 May 2013

Construction Begins at Johnson Street Bridge Site in Downtown Victoria

Today, the Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna—Lake Country joined City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Sean Brock, Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., to officially kick off the start of construction at the Johnson Street Bridge site in downtown Victoria.

20 May 2013

Ryland Homes Opens Blackstone Estate Collection Homes in Zionsville, Indiana

Ryland Homes announces the Grand Opening of its Estate Collection homes at Blackstone, a new neighborhood of spectacular single-family homes on executive-sized homesites in Zionsville, Indiana.

20 May 2013

Canada-Ontario Government Provides Affordable Housing Rental Units for Low-Income Seniors in Vaughan

The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of York celebrated the official opening of 84 affordable housing rental units for low-income seniors at Mapleglen Residences.

20 May 2013

ComEd Announces Four Winners of Smart Home Showcase Contest

ComEd announced the four winners of its Smart Home Showcase, a contest awarding four customers with free, energy efficiency home makeovers valued at $45,000 each. The winners are Alison Tisza from Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood; Lisa Polderman and Leticia Gonzales of Berwyn; and Brandon Smith of Maywood.

18 May 2013

Xnergy Finalizes Construction of Two Renewable Energy Projects Utilizing Solar PV Technology

Blue Earth, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Xnergy Inc., finalized the construction of two renewable energy projects utilizing solar PV (photovoltaic) technology.

18 May 2013

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Families Receive Affordable Housing Units

As a result of the combined efforts of the governments of Canada and Quebec and their local partners, families and individuals on Îles-de-la-Madeleine now have access to 12 affordable housing units.

18 May 2013

Samuel F. Carter Building Being Converted into JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel

Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Pearl Hospitality, the developer of the new JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel, announced today the building is undergoing renovations and will be open for business in Spring of 2014. The conversion of the historic Samuel F. Carter Building at 806 Main St. will support downtown growth, preserve a historic asset and provide much-needed hotel rooms while furthering Houston as a tourist and convention destination.

18 May 2013

Benjamin Moore and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Develop Paint Palette Based on Historic Precedent

Benjamin Moore, one of North America's most respected paint manufacturers and colour authorities, has joined with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's WILLIAMSBURG brand to launch The WILLIAMSBURG® Colour Collection by Benjamin Moore, an assortment of paint colours authentically rooted in the history of the United States and its founding.

18 May 2013

Architectural Testing Moves to Larger, More Capable Test Facility

Architectural Testing (ATI) announces the opening of their new location at 2658 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, Florida. Designed to replace the company's Riviera Beach location, this larger, more capable test facility offers 20,000 square feet of indoor space with 24 feet of ceiling clearance, a 128' by 40' outdoor mock-up wall, state of the art equipment, as well as improved office space and conference areas.

17 May 2013

Concrete Towers Being Designed and Tested for Wind Turbines

Grant Schmitz, eyes inches from a 6.5-by-12-foot panel of ultra-high performance concrete, studied the smooth surface for tiny cracks. He and other research engineers carefully marked every one with black markers.

17 May 2013