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Major New York Convention Center to Get Halophane Lighting System During Renovaton

Acuity Brands, a market leader in innovative energy efficient lighting and control solutions, has joined the effort to renovate a major New York convention center using its Holophane(R) brand of highbay luminaires. The H...

18 Oct 2010

Ensuring the Longest Rail Tunnel in the World Stays Dry for 100 Years

Among those celebrating the breakthrough of the longest rail tunnel in the world on October 15th 2010 were Empa engineers and researchers. Their task was to ensure that the tunnel remains dry for the next hundred years.

18 Oct 2010

Pioneer Millworks Introduces New Reclaimed Wood Paneling

Pioneer Millworks, a leader in the reclaimed wood industry, announces a new product: Reclaimed Wood Paneling. Pioneer Millworks’ antique, reclaimed wood is now available as custom paneling, solid or engineered. The panels can be prefabricated to specific dimensions, making them easy and faster to install for commercial and residential projects.

18 Oct 2010

NALMCO Unveils First Sustainability Certification for Lighting Professionals

In an effort to create an industry standard, the interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies will unveil the first, and only, sustainability certification for lighting professionals this fall. “Th...

18 Oct 2010

NACA’s Inaugural Annual Conference to be Held in Las Vegas on Sep 2011

The National Association of Construction Auditors (NACA) has announced their inaugural Annual Conference will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Resort in Las Vegas, September 19-21, 2011! The National Assoc...

18 Oct 2010

Market Research Report on Bahrain’s Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of Construction in Bahrain to 2014" report to their offering. This report is the result of WMIs extensive market, company and deals researc...

18 Oct 2010

Lowe and Rebuilding Together to Provide Weatherproof Homes for Nashville Families

Rebuilding Together Nashville and Lowe's are joining forces to help low-income families stay warm this holiday season.

18 Oct 2010

BWI Airport Suite Hotel Receives LEED Gold Certification

Baltimore's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel at BWI Airport is the first LEED for Existing Buildings Gold certified green hotel in the state of Maryland. Significantly, it is also the first existing hotel in Marriott's 3,400-hotel portfolio worldwide to be so recognized.

18 Oct 2010

Texas Industries Resumes Hunter Cement Expansion Project

Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TXI) today announced that its Texas subsidiary has resumed the Hunter cement plant expansion project near New Braunfels, Texas.

18 Oct 2010

The Florida Center for Child and Family Development Achieves LEED Certification

Two Trails, Inc.- Green Building Consulting has completed the certification for the newest site addition for The Florida Center for Child and Family Development in North Port, FL. The Florida Center for Child and Fami...

18 Oct 2010

Four Season Provides World-Class Sunrooms for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Four Seasons Sunrooms, North America’s premier sunroom, conservatory and window manufacturer, was a key contributor to an episode on the top-rated reality television series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on ABC-TV.

18 Oct 2010

Detailed Analysis of Argentina’s Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of Construction in Argentina to 2014" report to their offering. This report is the result of WMIs extensive market, company and deals resea...

18 Oct 2010

Shea Concrete Products Continues to Boost New England Economy

An acquisition, diversification of product lines and hiring of employees have all taken place at Shea Concrete Products, Inc. this year. Shea Concrete Products, a second-generation family-owned and operated business o...

18 Oct 2010

Penn State to Construct New Biobehavioral Health Building

University Park, Pa. -- Site preparation work will begin on Oct. 25 for the construction of the Biobehavioral Health Building on Penn State's University Park campus.

18 Oct 2010

Eco-story’s GU24 Base Lamps Receive Underwriters Laboratories Approval

Eco-story LED Lighting Solutions today announced that it has received Underwriters Laboratories approval for par 30 (2 models) and par 38 GU24 base lamps.

18 Oct 2010