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Skanska Signs Road-Construction Contract in North Carolina

Skanska has signed a road-construction contract in North Carolina in the U.S. The contract value totals USD 43 M, or about SEK 315 M, and will be included in third-quarter order bookings.

4 Sep 2010

MECASOLAR to Deploy 42MW of Solar PV Trackers in Italy by 2010

The Spanish multinational MECASOLAR-specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of solar trackers and fixed structures who form part of the solar photovoltaic group OPDE-will end 2010 with more than 4,200 tr...

4 Sep 2010

New Designer Lighting Collection from American Fluorescent

American Fluorescent has introduced the Taylor Collection, a contemporary/transitional line of designer lighting – perfect for many applications – with easy-to-clean white linen shades and polished chrome acc...

4 Sep 2010

Exelon Expands LEED-Certified Corporate Headquarters in Chicago

As part of Exelon’s industry-leading effort to reduce energy consumption across its facilities, the company announced today that it has increased its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)-certif...

3 Sep 2010

New Custom and Standard Bike Shelters from Duo-Gard

Duo-Gard Industries Inc., a provider of translucent daylighting, architectural illumination and specialty structures, today announced the availability of its line of custom and standard bike shelters.

3 Sep 2010

BuilditLive Now Charges $35 per Month for Construction Projects

BuilditLive.com (BIL) today announced that, in an attempt to help contractors reduce overhead, improve the quality and timeliness of projects, and enhance project communication, BuilditLive is now available to constructi...

3 Sep 2010

EMCOR to Install Building Automation System at US Federal Courthouse

EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses announced that, as previously reported during its July, Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Call, its EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the installation of a building automation system for the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles, California.

3 Sep 2010

CEMEX to Supply Ready Mix Concrete for New Power Plant Project

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) announced today that the company has now been awarded an extension of the initial contract to supply 350,000 cubic meters of ready-mix concrete for the new Hamburg-Moorburg power plant.

3 Sep 2010

American Lighting Unveils Energy-Efficient Light Fixtures for Architectural Markets

American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, today announced long-life, high output light fixtures in sleek, compact designs bu...

3 Sep 2010

Aecon Receives MTO Contract to Expand Highway in Ontario

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) announced today that its Infrastructure division has been awarded a $32.9 million contract by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to expand Highway 11, near North Bay, Ontario.

3 Sep 2010

GreenWizard, PlanetReuse to Provide Online Source for Building Materials

GreenWizard®, Inc., the largest collection of green building product data for intelligent material selection, and PlanetReuse, a consulting-and-brokering company focused on reclaimed, FSC, and excess new building materials, have formed a new alliance that makes reclaimed building materials even more accessible to architects, engineers, and contractors (AEC) focused on LEED credits and green-and-sustainable building.

3 Sep 2010

On Center Software Receives Dual Honors at 2010 Constructech Vision Award

On Center Software received dual honors at the 2010 Constructech Vision Awards, an awards ceremony recognizing companies that successfully implement technology into their construction businesses. Hosted by Constructe...

3 Sep 2010

QUIP Chooses Intergraph SmartPlant Software to Improve Construction Projects

QUIP SA, a leading Brazil-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company specializing in offshore platform construction, has selected Intergraph® SmartPlant® Construction to more efficiently plan and manage its projects resulting in increased safety and productivity, accelerated project completion and reduced risk.

3 Sep 2010

Ellis Paint Unveils New EOS-1 Series of Waterborne Coatings

EOS-1, a division of Ellis Paint Co., introduces a series of new waterborne paints and coatings especially designed for the entertainment industry to improve working conditions for painters and film production crews. ...

2 Sep 2010

Michael Baker Enters Construction Management and Inspection Services Agreements with PennDOT

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation, announced today that it has been selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, for two separate agreements to perform construction management and construction inspection services in Central Pennsylvania over a five-year period for $3.5 million.

2 Sep 2010