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Stion to Construct New Thin-Film Solar Panel Production Facility in Mississippi

Stion, a manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar panels, will build a new production facility in Mississippi as part of an incentive agreement with the state that includes a $75 million loan and other tax and training incentives.

5 Jan 2011

Detroit Medical Center to Begin Eight Construction Projects

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) officials today made good on their promise to get right to work on hospital construction projects, announcing contracts totaling over $60 million just four days after DMC's landmark partnership with Vanguard Health Systems was sealed.

5 Jan 2011

Survey Shows Positive Response for the Use of Synthetic Fibers in Concrete Reinforcement

Tennessee-based Propex Operating Company today announced the completion of a ready-mix industry survey on the benefits of using synthetic fibers in concrete construction. The anonymous and completely confidential surv...

5 Jan 2011

USGBC Awards LEED Certification to St. Joseph's Hospital-North in Lutz

St. Joseph's Hospital-North in Lutz recently achieved LEED® Certified, making it the first acute care hospital in Florida and among the first in the nation to achieve LEED certification.

5 Jan 2011

Deceuninck North America to Exhibit New Decking Products at International Builders' Show

Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows and doors, interiors, roofline and cladding, and outdoor living, will showcase its recent innovations and product advancements during the 2011 International Builders' Show (January 12-15, 2011 in Orlando, Florida).

5 Jan 2011

Research Report on Construction Equipment Industry in Philippines

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of the Construction Equipment Market in Philippines to 2015" report to their offering. Synopsis: Top level overview of the Philippine...

5 Jan 2011

Lumeta Announces PowerPly Solar Module Installation at Musical Instrument Museum, Arizona

Lumeta, Inc. today announced the installation of a 260kW PowerPly photovoltaic (PV) solar system on the rooftop of the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona.

5 Jan 2011

Watt Commercial Properties Invests Over $6 Million for Alicia Towne Plaza Renovation in California

Continuing a series of retail center upgrades across Southern California, Watt Commercial Properties is investing over $6 million for a complete renovation of the Alicia Towne Plaza in Mission Viejo, California.

5 Jan 2011

BKB Flooring USA Imports Engineered Hardwood Flooring Products in the U.S. Market

BKB Flooring USA has been named the exclusive U.S. importer of BKB Hevea Flooring Products (Malaysia). These engineered hardwood flooring products, available with FSC certification and sold globally, are now offered f...

5 Jan 2011

KBR's Australian Subsidiary Becomes Sub-Alliance Partner in South Morang Rail Extension Project

KBR today announced that its Australian-based Infrastructure and Minerals (I&M) business unit has joined the South Morang Rail Extension Project Alliance (Alliance) as a sub-Alliance partner for the South Morang Rail Extension Project (SMREP).

5 Jan 2011

James Hardie Building Products Launches New Version of HardieShingle Siding

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is introducing a new version of HardieShingle® siding that has improved visual authenticity with modifications in shingle widths and a reengineered texture.

5 Jan 2011

Austin’s Frost Bank Tower Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Frost Bank Tower, Austin’s largest high-rise office building, has received LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) under the Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance (EB O&amp...

5 Jan 2011

Allegiance Crane + Equipment Acquires Assets of General Crane USA

Allegiance Crane & Equipment and Prophet Equity have completed the purchase of the assets of General Crane USA, whose liquidation plan received final court approval on Dec. 17, 2010.

5 Jan 2011

Versar Receives Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade Project in Petersburg, Virginia

Versar, Inc. announced it was awarded a project to design and construct upgrades to a wastewater pump station for the City of Petersburg, Virginia.

5 Jan 2011

Jensen Corporation Landscape Contractors Honored for Large Commercial Install at Moffett Towers

At the recent California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) State Awards Ceremony held in Pasadena, California, Jensen Corporation Landscape Contractors was honored with the First Place State Award for its Large Commercial Install at Moffett Towers Parcels 1 & 3.

5 Jan 2011