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Caterpillar Introduces its First Construction Hybrid Machine

In its continued commitment to introduce products that bring the most value to customers, Caterpillar Inc. today unveiled the first model in its new line of hybrid excavators.

17 Oct 2012

Saint-Gobain, USGBC-NCC Announce Finalists in NOVA Innovation Competition 2012

Self-shading smart windows, radiant-heated sheetrock and a new eco-friendly resin for making greener building materials are just some of the innovative finalists in an upcoming competition for entrepreneurial green-building and clean-tech startups.

17 Oct 2012

Echo Pacific Completes Vista Del Mar Elementary School Construction

Echo Pacific Construction along with the San Ysidro School District completed Vista Del Mar Elementary just in time for the new school year; 850 kindergarteners through sixth graders will be afforded the opportunity of an innovative learning environment. The state of the art facility was finished on schedule after being delayed 3 months for environmental matters.

16 Oct 2012

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Loveland Living Planet Aquarium on October 24

The Living Planet Aquarium begins construction of the 136,000-square-foot, $20 million expansion with a groundbreaking event scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 24 at 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway. The expansion, which is set to open December 2013, will take visitors from the Utah deserts and mountains, to rain forest habitats, to the planet's vast oceans.

16 Oct 2012

New Mathematical Tool to Design Eco-Efficient Buildings

Researchers from the University of Seville (Spain) have used mathematical tools to assess what has been known for centuries: the temperature inside the typical Mediterranean courtyard is cooler than that of the street. Though seemingly common sense, understanding such information in detail helps to save energy and money, which is the objective of eco-efficient buildings.

16 Oct 2012

PetersenDean, Canadian Solar Join Forces on New Roofing Program

Canadian Solar, one of the world's largest solar companies, announced today it will partner with the largest privately held roofing company in the United States—PetersenDean—on a new roofing program the company is introducing. PetersenDean has launched a successful solar division and will actively promote the new roofing program, capitalizing on its decades of roofing experience to improve the installation quality and costs for installation of a residential solar system.

16 Oct 2012

SunSi's Lightsky LED Lighting to Illuminate Gold Rush Gaming Room in Texas

SunSi Energies, an international manufacturer, seller and distributor of energy products and solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Gold Rush Gaming Room, to conduct a trial of its LED lighting products at Gold Rush Gaming's 15,000 square foot facility located in Collin County, Texas.

16 Oct 2012

Firestone Building Products Accelerates Innovation with New Global Technical Center

Firestone Building Products Company, a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive "Roots to Rooftops" system of building envelope solutions, has made a major investment in innovation with a new Global Technical Center.

16 Oct 2012

Comprehensive Report on Market for Structural Building Materials in United States

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Structural Building Materials Market in USA: Business Report 2012" report to their offering.

16 Oct 2012

Skanska Inks Infrastructure Upgrading Contract for Stamford Hospital Campus in USA

Skanska has signed a contract to upgrade infrastructure at the Stamford Hospital Campus for USD 56 M, about SEK 380 M, which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska USA Building for the third quarter 2012.

15 Oct 2012

SRV Wins Construction Contract for Ring Rail Line’s Railway Station

SRV has won the construction project for the Ring Rail Line’s railway station to Helsinki Airport. Construction works will be started at the latter part of October. Construction contract with Finnish Transport Agency was signed on Friday 12 October.

15 Oct 2012

CIMC Vanguard National Trailer Places Purchase Orders for Conforce’s EKO-FLOR Titan Composite Floorboard

Conforce International, Inc., developers of EKO-FLOR™, a composite flooring system for the transportation industry, today announced that the Company has received multiple purchase orders for its newly designed EKO-FLOR™ Titan composite floorboard from CIMC Vanguard National Trailer Corporation.

15 Oct 2012

Skanska Signs Renovation and Expansion Contract for Higher Education Building in USA

Skanska has signed a contract to renovate and expand a higher education building for a confidential client in the North East Region of USA. The contract value is USD 117 M, SEK 800 M, which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska USA Building for the third quarter 2012.

15 Oct 2012

Briar Chapel Builders Nabbed Four Wins at 2012 Parade of Homes

Briar Chapel builders nabbed four wins during the 2012 Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties. Homes by Saussy Burbank, David Weekly Homes and Homes by Dickerson received gold designations, and a second Homes By Dickerson model received a silver designation.

15 Oct 2012

New Affordable Housing Complex Opened in Estevan

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with SV Rental Corporation, celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable housing complex today. The 12-unit townhouse style complex, located at 1621 First Street, will assist families in Estevan in housing need.

15 Oct 2012