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SmithGroup Achieves Milestone with 50th LEED Certified Project

For SmithGroup, one of the nation's leading sustainable design firms, the struggling economy hasn't dampened its clients' desire for "green," environmentally friendly buildings.

18 Sep 2010

Reasons to Consider Concrete as Ideal Choice for Patio Construction

ConcreteNetwork.com, a leader in concrete patio information, has compiled a list of the top ten reasons why concrete is the optimal patio material.

18 Sep 2010

Market Publishers Offers New Reports on Cement Markets

Cement and concrete segments take up a vital position in construction industry. Developed markets including the USA and most of the Western European regions like France, the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy enjoy prominent mark...

18 Sep 2010

Skanska to Build Second Commercial Office in Washington, D.C.

Skanska is to develop and construct its second commercial offfice project in Washington, D.C., in the US. The investment amounts to USD 63.5 M, approximately SEK 460 M.

18 Sep 2010

USGBC Awards LEED Platinum Certification to Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification -- the highest such recognition -- by the U.S. Green Building Council, for its efforts to make its Glendale corporate campus a model of energy efficiency and sustainability.

18 Sep 2010

Green Building Innovations of A*STAR to be Displayed at BEX Asia 2010

Designed for green buildings, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s eco-friendly halogen and toxic gas-free flame retardant and fire-proof additive prevents the spread of fire by forming a blan...

17 Sep 2010

San Diego-Based Construction Firm Bags Irrigation Canal Project in Arizona

Coffman Specialties, Inc., a San Diego based engineering and construction company specializing in large civil and government projects, was awarded a joint venture contract with Ames Construction of Burnsville, MN, to reh...

17 Sep 2010

Ply Gem's Polypropylene Siding Products Achieve Third-Party Certification

Ply Gem, a leading manufacturer of exterior home building products, announced today that polypropylene shake, shingle, half-round and scallop products within each of its siding brands have been certified under the Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) Product Certification Program.

17 Sep 2010

Construction Industry Diversity Conference to be Held on October 1, 2010

The Construction Roundtable of New Jersey (CRTNJ) announced today that Garry Maddox, the former Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder, will be the keynote speaker at a conference on Construction Industry Diversity set fo...

17 Sep 2010

Design-Build Engineering Firm WPCS Wins Renewable Energy Project from Meskwaki Nation

WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure, has announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Meskwaki Nation for a renewable ...

17 Sep 2010

Data and Forecasts on Institutional Construction Sector in Germany

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Institutional Construction in Germany: Market Databook to 2014" report to their offering. (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4383b4/institutio...

17 Sep 2010

Alcoa, Penguins to Promote Recycling at New CONSOL Energy Center

Alcoa today announced it will play a key part in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ and the CONSOL Energy Center’s efforts to be green.

17 Sep 2010

Ceramic Tile Manufacturer Unveils New Wall Collection

Fireclay Tile, the U.S manufacturing company that has brought superior quality, innovation and sustainability to the tile industry for the past 24 years, is pleased to announce its newest tile collection, Claymonde.

17 Sep 2010

Forisk Consulting Provides Demand Forecast for Pine Sawtimber and Pulpwood

Anemic housing construction – and the resulting impacts on lumber demand – delayed the expected recovery of pine sawtimber prices this year. Despite the apparent delay in recovery, several states, and end ...

17 Sep 2010

Market Report on Infrastructure Construction Industry in Austria

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Infrastructure Construction in Austria: Market Databook to 2014" report to their offering. (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bbce3b/infrastru...

17 Sep 2010