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One-Stop Online Shop for Best Selection of Tiles

Finding attractive tiles in shops is an activity on its own. Searching for those that actually match furniture pieces or create a classic, homey or modern specific look is a totally different story. The selection of t...

5 Oct 2010

DOE Awards Nuclear Energy Contract to Shaw Group

The Shaw Group Inc. today announced it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy for advisory and assistance services to the Office of Nuclear Energy.

5 Oct 2010

E+B Paving Receives 2010 National Excellence in Concrete Pavement Gold Award

E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, received a 2010 National “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” Gold Award in the Airport Overlays Category from the Amer...

5 Oct 2010

Al Habtoor Leighton Group Wins New Infrastructure Project in Abu Dhabi

The Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has secured a new project worth AED1.04 billion (US$285 million) as part of the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). The proj...

5 Oct 2010

Parsons Bags Military Master Planning and Design Contract in Europe

Parsons announces its selection by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District, for a 5-year Military Master Planning and Design contract.

5 Oct 2010

Lutron Electronics Unveils Two New Dimmers for Homeowners

Those of us who have made the switch to more energy-efficient bulbs like compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode (LED) lamps, but love the ambiance and energy efficiency of a dimmer, can now have the best of both worlds.

5 Oct 2010

New Industry Codes for Design of Concrete Structures

Research and Markets has announced the addition of British Standards Institution's new industry codes "Design of concrete structures" to their offering. BS EN 1992 has a number of parts giving comprehens...

5 Oct 2010

Flatiron Launches Bridge Building Scholarship Competition for Students

Flatiron, a local transportation contractor, is launching a hands-on bridge building scholarship competition at two local high schools.

5 Oct 2010

Masonite International Wins Award in Steel Exterior Doors Category

Masonite International Corporation was recently honored with the 2010 Best In Class Award (BICA) in the category of Steel Exterior Doors.

5 Oct 2010

Arizona-Based Landscaping Firm Introduces New Service

Alexon Design and Landscaping, an Arizona landscaping company, announces the addition of a new service, custom swimming pool design and installation, to its core business. Alexon Design and Landscaping has worked clos...

5 Oct 2010

Classic Homes of Maryland Launches New Craftsman Series

Classic Homes of Maryland announced today the launch of its new "Craftsman" Series.

5 Oct 2010

New Line of Masonry Products from Brampton Brick

After intensive research and design engineering, Brampton Brick has developed the proprietary Elegante line of masonry products - a unique innovation that combines the genuine look, feel and quality of stone with the eas...

5 Oct 2010

Plumbing Manufacturer TOTO Hosts Professional Education Trip

TOTO, the global thought leader on Socially-Sustainable Design (the confluence of Universal Design and environmental sustainability), looks forward to this inclusive design philosophy becoming a dominant part of mainstre...

5 Oct 2010

Historical Data and Forecasts on Commercial Construction Market in Turkey

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Turkey - Commercial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to their offering. Turkey Commercial Construction Market Data & Forecas...

5 Oct 2010

STRABAG Wins Taby Centrum Extension and Renovation Contract in Sweden

STRABAG, the largest construction company in Central and Eastern Europe, received the contract to design and build the extension and renovation of Täby Centrum (shopping center) in Stockholm, Sweden.

4 Oct 2010