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New Perma-Boot Roof Leak Repair Solution Saves Time and Money for Homeowners

Most modern roofs will leak in the first 7-10 years of service causing hundreds of millions of dollars in property repairs annually.

24 Sep 2010

NRG Solar, Eurus Energy America Team Up for Solar Project in California

Eurus Energy America and NRG Solar, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., have joined forces to build what will be, upon completion, the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) generating facility in California.

24 Sep 2010

Leighton Asia Wins Section of Central to Wan Chai Bypass Highway Contract

Leighton Asia has secured an A$180 million contract to construct the Central Interchange of the Central to Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s commercial centre, the award continues Leighto...

24 Sep 2010

Caterpillar Launches New Series of Mini Hydraulic Excavators

The new Cat® D Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators—models 303.5D CR, 304D CR, 305D CR and 305.5D CR—are powerful, versatile, compact-radius machines that work comfortably in confined spaces and build on the quality design and reliability of their C Series predecessors—303C CR, 303.5C CR, 304C CR and 305C CR.

24 Sep 2010

Competitive Analysis on the Chinese Infrastructure Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Infrastructure Report Q4 2010" report to their offering. (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a0e913/china_infrastructu) China Infrast...

24 Sep 2010

American Electric Power's Headquarters Achieves ENERGY STAR Recognition

American Electric Power's corporate headquarters building, 1 Riverside Plaza in Columbus, Ohio, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR, signifying that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.

24 Sep 2010

Axion Supplies Building Materials for DoD’s New Pedestrian Bridge Project in Virginia

Axion International (OTCBB: AXIH) producer of the world’s strongest recycled, composite plastic industrial building products, announced today that construction has begun on a new pedestrian bridge, comprised of Axi...

24 Sep 2010

AECOM JV Receives New Expressway Construction Management Contract in Poland

AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that a joint venture in which...

24 Sep 2010

Armstrong World Industries Provides Update on its European Flooring Strategy

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced additional actions in the execution of its European flooring strategy.

24 Sep 2010

Beijing Chong Construction Places Steel Bar Order to China Direct Industries

China Direct Industries, Inc., a U.S. owned holding company operating in China in two core business segments, pure magnesium production and distribution of basic materials, announced today that its subsidiary, CDI Beijing International Trading Co., Ltd., has received a contract from Beijing Chong Construction Co., Ltd. for the delivery of various types of reinforcing steel bars having the potential to generate over $30 million in revenue over the next 12 months.

24 Sep 2010

Richmond Tile + Bath’s Recent Acquisitions Expected to Save Customers’ Money

Builders, architects, commercial developers and specifiers familiar with Richmond Tile & Bath may not be surprised by the retailer/wholesaler's latest product addition, but they certainly will want to take advant...

24 Sep 2010

Overview of the U.S. Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing Sector

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's Updated report "Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2010 Edition]"...

24 Sep 2010

CEC Approves Solar Facility Construction in Mojave Desert, California

The California Energy Commission has approved the construction of BrightSource Energy’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. Bechtel is partnering with BrightSource to build Ivanpah in the Mojave Desert, which will be the world’s largest solar thermal facility.

24 Sep 2010

CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Bags RMB450 Million Worth Coastal Dam Project

Coastal dam project in north area of Leqing Bay Port Area is won by CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. The bidding price amounted to RMB450 million with construction period of 21 months. The project is located...

24 Sep 2010

Saipem Wins Three New Onshore Contracts

Saipem has been awarded new onshore contracts with a total value of approximately $500 million. In Algeria, the Algerian oil company Sonatrach awarded Saipem the EPC contract for the LDHP project within the framework ...

24 Sep 2010