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Homeowners Can Now Easily Locate Building Products in the Marketplace

Building product manufacturers have come a long way in recent times. Decades ago, wood roofing shingles or wood millwork had a relatively short lifespan due to environmental conditions.

2 Mar 2011

New Databook on Global Infrastructure Construction

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Infrastructure Construction: Market Databook to 2014" report to their offering. This report is the result of WMIs extensive market, company and...

2 Mar 2011

CertainTeed’s Local Siding Plant in North Carolina Earns ISO 14001 Certification

Raising the bar for green operations, CertainTeed’s local siding plant in Claremont, N.C., has earned the globally recognized International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification.

2 Mar 2011

Michael Baker JV to Design and Build Section of Manor Expressway in Texas

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation announced today that, as part of a joint venture (JV) team consisting of Webber LLC (Webber) and Texas Sterling Construction Company, it has been selected as the best-value proposer by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) to design and build a 6.2-mile section of the Manor Expressway, northeast of Austin, Texas.

2 Mar 2011

Case Design's Project Designer Chosen to Participate in DC Design House Program

Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., a leading D.C. Metro area home improvement company, today announced that project designer, Allie Mann, has been selected as one of 22 local designers to participate in the 2011 DC Design House program.

2 Mar 2011

New Haiti Reconstruction Projects Receive Approval from IHRC Board

The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC) Co-Chairs and Board held a productive meeting in the Haitian capital on Monday, approving a slate of new reconstruction projects valued at US $255 million. The IHRC Co-Chai...

2 Mar 2011

McDermott Bags Several Offshore Engineering and Construction Projects

McDermott International, Inc. (“McDermott”), announced today that certain of its subsidiaries in the Middle East and Caspian region were recently awarded a number of contracts for offshore engineering and construction projects ranging from installation, through to full EPCI work, as part of our $2 billion of fourth quarter bookings.

2 Mar 2011

Acuity Brands Launches New Architectural Volumetric LED Luminaire

Acuity Brands, Inc. a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, has expanded its indoor LED ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the Lithonia Lighting® ACLED, a high-quality, architectural volumetric LED luminaire and the TLED, a high-quality, general purpose LED recessed troffer.

2 Mar 2011

Global Analysis on Vinyl Doors and Windows Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Vinyl Doors and Windows Industry. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Vinyl Doors and Windows in Thousand U...

2 Mar 2011

Fiberon Now Offers High-Performance Decking Products in New Multi-Chromatic Colors

Fiberon® is enhancing its breadth of high-performance alternative decking products with new multi-chromatic colors, including Spanish Cedar and Jatoba for Outdoor Flooring PVC decking and Castle Gray and Tudor Brown for Horizon® composite decking.

2 Mar 2011

ICSD Plans to Build Sustainable Homes in Pakistan

The International Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) today announced plans to design and construct affordable, self-sufficient housing for disaster relief in Pakistan. With over 30 years' experience in resp...

2 Mar 2011

USGBC Awards Gold LEED Certification to The Pinnacle at Symphony Place Skyscraper

The Pinnacle at Symphony Place, the 29-story office skyscraper that is the newest landmark in the Nashville skyline, has been awarded Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

2 Mar 2011

Acuity Brands Wins Top Products Award for its nLight Network Lighting Control System

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; “Company”), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to announce that its nLight® Network Lighting Control System recently ...

2 Mar 2011

EMCOR Group to Install Power and Technology Systems at Palos Community Hospital

EMCOR Group, Inc. a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its Gibson Electric & Technology Solutions subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of the power and technology systems for the Palos Community Hospital Surgery and Bed Pavilion in Palos Heights, Illinois.

1 Mar 2011

New Forecast Report on Molding and Trim Market in the U.S.

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Molding & Trim Market. US demand to approach $10 billion in 2014 US demand for molding and trim is forecast to app...

1 Mar 2011