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Stock Building Supply Expands Presence with Acquisition of Total Building Services Group Assets

Stock Building Supply (Stock), a portfolio company of The Gores Group, LLC, announced today that it acquired the assets of Total Building Services Group, LLC (TBSG), a leading supplier of structural components and architectural millwork in Atlanta, continuing Stock’s strategy of strengthening and expanding capabilities.

2 Jan 2013

Standard Pacific Homes Announces Opening of Hunters Run in Orlando Area

Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation's leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced the grand opening of Hunters Run, the first Orlando area community to feature the Company's all-new architectural concepts. Two stunning model homes set on oversized homesites within the beautiful gated-community are now open for public tours.

2 Jan 2013

DEP to Showcase New Interactive Exhibit at Pennsylvania Farm Show

The Department of Environmental Protection will introduce a new "DEP at Home" exhibit during the 97th Pennsylvania Farm Show in the Main Hall of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg from Jan. 5 to 12.

31 Dec 2012

HGTV's 2013 Dream Home Giveaway Sweepstakes Open

Imagine winning a luxurious, spacious house of dreams, custom built by some of the most trusted home planners, designers and decorators in the country.

31 Dec 2012

Skanska Awarded Contract to Expand Industrial Plant in Argentina

Skanska has been awarded the contract to expand an industrial plant for a confidential client in Argentina. The total amount of the contract is ARS 224 M, about SEK 336 M. The order will be included in order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2012.

From Skanska 31 Dec 2012

Granite Announces Kenny Construction Acquisition

Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kenny Construction Company (“Kenny”), a national contractor and construction manager specializing in the power, tunnel, water and civil markets, for $130 million.

29 Dec 2012

New Report Analyzes Size and Growth of Global Building Stock

A clear understanding of the extent and the qualities of the global building stock will be a key element in the effort to increase the overall energy efficiency of dwellings, businesses, and the cities in which they are located. This information will grow increasingly valuable as governments, businesses, and building owners focus more intently on the energy consumption of buildings worldwide.

29 Dec 2012

US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Energy Star Rating to Catapult's Data Center

Catapult International has announced that one of its data centers has received the Energy Star certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

29 Dec 2012

Hilton Worldwide Opens First Hotel in Fujian Province

Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its first hotel in Fujian province. DoubleTree by Hilton Putian, the 12th DoubleTree by Hilton property in China, offers 337 contemporary guestrooms; including 23 suites, three restaurants, a lobby lounge and a well-equipped fitness center with a 25-meter heated indoor swimming pool and a spa. It is the first internationally branded hotel in Putian.

29 Dec 2012

New Line of Defensive Building Products from Eco Building Products

Eco Building Products, Inc., announced today that the Company launched the most defensive line of building products and assemblies to defend against super storms - like hurricane Sandy - Tornadoes, and Earthquakes; coupled with a consulting group on its ECOB University web platform.

29 Dec 2012

AMES and CCPA to Construct Multiple Aircraft Hangar Facility at Wilmington

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc. (AMES) and the Clinton County Port Authority have completed the necessary arrangements to proceed with the financing and construction of a new hangar facility at the Wilmington Air Park.

28 Dec 2012

Total Global Capacity of Building Integrated Photovoltaics Systems to Grow to 2,250 MW in 2017

Both the building industry, which is still plagued by low housing starts and new builds, and the global solar industry, which is facing severe reductions in financial subsidies in key markets, have been under stress in recent years. The emergent market for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offers a new way to develop revenue streams for these two industries.

28 Dec 2012

EF Shanghai Headquarters Voted Among World's Coolest Offices

When Inc.com asked its Facebook community to vote for the world's coolest offices, EF Education First's (EF) Chinese headquarters made the short list of inspired workplaces around the world. EF Shanghai, heralded as a "cozy, four story outpost" in the heart of the city's busy Jing'An district, features natural materials infused with surprise elements like a living wall of greenery and stylized bird cage meeting rooms.

28 Dec 2012

Samsung to Build 1.1M Square-Foot Sales and R+D Headquarters in San Jose

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media, digital convergence technologies and advanced semiconductor solutions, continues to expand its operations in Silicon Valley by investing more resources in its existing R&D centers and establishing new innovation centers.

28 Dec 2012

Fairmont Opens Luxury Hotel in Jaipur, India

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global hospitality industry, announced the opening of the Fairmont Jaipur hotel on 9th August 2012. Fairmont Jaipur is an ode to the pink city through superlative luxury highlighted in elegantly appointed rooms, exclusive dining options, established traditions of bespoke service, customized features and leisure experiences.

27 Dec 2012