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3M's Architectural Markets Business Brings New Possibilities to Design Community

Known internationally for its technological expertise and history of innovation, 3M is bringing its unique solutions to the architecture and design communities with the launch of a new Architectural Markets business.

23 Feb 2011

Del-Sano Contracting Celebrates Groundbreaking of Newark Clinton Avenue Homes

Del-Sano Contracting Corporation, a general contracting, design/build and construction management services firm, celebrated the groundbreaking of the HELP USA Genesis II Urban Renewal Project, also known as the Newark Clinton Avenue Homes, on Friday, February 18.

23 Feb 2011

Custom Homebuilder to Feature Latest Modular Construction Works at New England Home Show

Sterling Homes Development Corporation, a custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation, today announced that the company will exhibit at the New England Home Show at the Seaport World Trade Center from February 24-27.

23 Feb 2011

Algeco Scotsman Buys Modular Buildings and Cabins Provider

Algeco Scotsman, a leading global business services company focused on modular space and secure storage solutions, today announced the acquisition of RB Farquhar (Hires) Ltd., a provider of modular buildings and cabins in the U.K. Farquhar Hires' fleet and five operating branches will be integrated into Algeco's business operations in the United Kingdom, known as Elliott.

23 Feb 2011

SNC-Lavalin JV to Provide Construction Services for Te Mihi Geothermal Project, NZ

SNC-Lavalin is pleased to announce that Contact Energy (Wellington, NZ) has awarded the McConnell Dowell/SNC-Lavalin/Parsons Brinkerhoff joint venture an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) contract for the construction of the 166 MW Te Mihi geothermal project.

23 Feb 2011

EMCOR Group to Install Electrical Systems at University of Pittsburgh's Salk Hall

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 EMCOR Services Scalise Industries subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of all electrical systems for an addition to Salk Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

23 Feb 2011

Analysis on Construction Industry in Romania

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of Construction in Romania to 2014" report to their offering. Key Highlights The construction industry in Romania registered a decline o...

23 Feb 2011

CCCC Bags Survey and Design Project of Jishuang Expressway in Jilin

Recently, CCCC Road and Bridge Consultants Co., Ltd. won Survey and Design project of Tonghua-Dongfeng Section of Jishuang Expressway in Jilin. The bidding price amounted to RMB63.68 million. It is 112.88km long with ...

23 Feb 2011

Infrastructure to Supply Construction Materials for Major Housing Project in Angola

Infrastructure Developments Corp. announced today that its subsidiary, Intelspec International, Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply construction materials and project management services for a major housing project in Angola.

23 Feb 2011

Bennat to Build Home with Newest Floor Plan at Zachary Estates, Florida

Today Bennat Homes announced groundbreaking on their newest home to be built at Zachary Estates in Crestview, Florida.

23 Feb 2011

Dietrich Metal to Form JV with ClarkWestern Building Systems

Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) to combine Dietrich Metal Framing and ClarkWestern Building Systems in a newly-formed joint venture.

23 Feb 2011

China Forestry Completes Transaction to Buy Laminate Flooring Provider in China

China Forestry Industry Group, Inc., formerly known as Phoenix Energy Resource Corp, today announced that on November 1, 2010, it completed a reverse acquisition transaction with China Bingwu Forestry Group Limited ("Bingwu" or the "Company"), a Hong Kong company, to acquire 100% of Bingwu's issued and outstanding stock.

23 Feb 2011

Jacobs to Provide Engineering and Construction Services for Saudi Arabian Projects

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it signed a contract in Dec. 2010, with the Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) and Arabian Chevron Phillips Petrochemical Company Limited (ACP) to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for a polyamide 6,6 manufacturing plant and a number of polymer conversion projects.

22 Feb 2011

FLSmidth Selects Intergraph's Software to Design Cement and Mineral Processing Facilities

FLSmidth, a global engineering supplier of equipment and services to the global cement and minerals industries, has selected Intergraph® SmartPlant® Enterprise to design cement and mineral processing facilities, in order to improve processes control and increase efficiency.

22 Feb 2011

Arborview Capital Buys Seam Metal Roofing Systems Provider

Arborview Capital announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Drexel Metals Inc., a provider of energy efficient standing seam metal roofing systems, in partnership with the Company’s management.

22 Feb 2011