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SNC-Lavalin Establishes Strategic Alliance with Brazilian Infrastructure Firm

SNC-Lavalin and Alusa Engenharia Ltda of Brazil are pleased to announce the formation of a cooperation alliance between their two companies focused on large-scale infrastructure engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) packages and concession opportunities in sectors such as roads, airports and other facilities related to government work, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics in Rio.

6 Oct 2010

Leighton Asia Receives Sludge Treatment Facility Construction Contract in Hong Kong

Leighton Asia, in a joint venture with John Holland and Veolia Water SCL, has secured a role in the design, construction, testing and commissioning of a new A$660 million sludge treatment facility in Hong Kong. Leight...

6 Oct 2010

The Stamp Store Offers Concrete Training Class Series for Contractors

In early 1996, The Stamp Store established its Web site at Thestampstore.com, making it a pioneer in concrete classes and selling its wares online.

6 Oct 2010

Flatiron-Parsons JV Bags Design-Build Contract for Oakland Airport Connector

A joint venture of Flatiron and Parsons, with Doppelmayr Cable Car as technology supplier and Turner Construction Company as a major subcontractor, has been awarded a contract by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) Design-Build/Operate and Maintain project.

6 Oct 2010

Market Research Report on the U.S. Floor Coverings Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Floor Coverings" report to their offering. First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smart...

6 Oct 2010

Schindler to Install Elevators and Escalators at New Long Island Railroad Terminal

Schindler Elevator Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with an initial value of $24 million with options for up to a total value of $70 million by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction Company (MTACC) to provide and install elevators and escalators for the East Side Access project, which will connect the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal (GCT).

6 Oct 2010

Hampton Inn and Suites Folsom Wins LEED Certification

Hampton Hotels today announced that the Hampton Inn and Suites Folsom, CA achieved LEED® certification, as recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

6 Oct 2010

WOLF to Become Exclusive Supplier of PVC Decking Products

WOLF, the largest supplier of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. and a leading provider of building products along the East Coast, today announced a major shift in its PVC decking lineup. WOLF has reached an agreemen...

6 Oct 2010

GO Logic Homes of Belfast to Design Unity College's Residence Hall

Unity College has announced that GO Logic Homes of Belfast, Maine has been awarded the contract for the design of a one-of-a-kind residence hall on an American college campus. GO Logic Homes will design a Unity Colleg...

6 Oct 2010

McGuire Engineers Earns LEED Certifications for Four Construction Projects

McGuire Engineers recently won LEED certifications for four projects, ranging from a maintenance facility to a global corporate headquarters.

6 Oct 2010

Greenbuild 2011 Expo to be Held from October 4 to 7

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is pleased to announce that it will be the host committee for Greenbuild 2011, the U.S. Green Building Council's Annual conference and expo. Greenbuild will be held in ...

6 Oct 2010

Forecast Analysis on the Indian Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of Construction in India to 2014" report to their offering. This report is the result of WMI's extensive market, company and deals rese...

6 Oct 2010

Falcon Railings Expands Topless Glass Railing System to Vancouver

Falcon Railings is excited to announce the expansion of their topless glass railing system to Vancouver. Falcon Railings Vancouver has been operating over the past year with tremendous success.

6 Oct 2010

Strong Environment-Friendly Bricks Made by Reinforcing with Wool

Spanish and Scottish researchers have added wool fibres to the clay material used to make bricks and combined these with an alginate, a natural polymer extracted from seaweed. The result is bricks that are stronger and more environmentally-friendly, according to the study published recently in the journal Construction and Building Materials.

5 Oct 2010

Jasper Contractors Opens New Roofing Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah

Jasper Contractors, Inc. led by CEO Brian Wedding announces the opening of its most recent roofing and materials yard located at 2912 South 460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. As a premier, national roofing company wi...

5 Oct 2010