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SAP’s North American Headquarters Earns LEED Platinum Credit

Executing on its commitment to sustainability, SAP AG today announced that the expansion of its North American headquarters on the Newtown Square campus in Pennsylvania has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the highest rating given by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

18 Aug 2010

Shaw Group Wins Nuclear Plant Construction Contract from SNPTC’s Subsidiary

The Shaw Group Inc. today announced it has signed an initial contract with State Nuclear Power Engineering Corp. Ltd., a subsidiary of China’s State Nuclear Power Technology Corp. Ltd. (SNPTC), to provide technical support services for additional AP1000 nuclear power plants in China.

18 Aug 2010

New Fast Flowing Concrete from Preferred Materials Lowers Construction Costs

Preferred Materials, Inc. is answering the construction industry’s call for a new kind of concrete, designed to lower the cost of construction.

18 Aug 2010

Quick Installation of New Fiberglass Glass Pools from Anthony + Sylvan

Customers seeking a quick and affordable solution to this summer’s relentless heat now have a viable option. Anthony & Sylvan’s fiberglass pools can be installed within 10 days of being ordered. &ldqu...

18 Aug 2010

U.S. Launch of BuildingIQ's Energy Management System

BuildingIQ, an energy management software company, today announced the U.S. launch of its Predictive Energy Optimization System. BuildingIQ enables commercial property owners to reduce building energy consumption and cos...

18 Aug 2010

AECOM to Provide Construction Administration Services for JFK Airport Redevelopment Project

AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has been awarded a US$11-million contract for the construction administration of the Delta Air Lines John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport Terminal (IAT) redevelopment project in New York.

18 Aug 2010

Paint and Color Expert Provides Ideas for Affordable Remodeling

Painting the exterior of a home can be a time-consuming and expensive proposition. But if you are budget-minded — and who isn’t these days —don’t despair.

18 Aug 2010

PCA Expects Cement Consumption to Grow 2.4% in 2010

Due to delays in an extension of a federal highway bill, cement consumption will not begin a significant rebound until 2013, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). I...

18 Aug 2010

Olympic Paints Offers Affordable Interior and Exterior Coatings with Advanced Technology

Olympic Paints makes caring for beautiful, healthy homes easier than ever. Olympic Premium Zero VOC Interior Paint in any color and Olympic Premium Exterior Paint with DirtGuard™ Technology both combine advanced technology and an affordable price so you can give your home a picture-perfect appearance without any worries.

18 Aug 2010

LEED Platinum Certification Awarded to 1800 Larimer Office Building in Colorado

1800 Larimer, the Denver Central Business District's first high-rise office in more than 25 years, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Westfield Company, Inc. announced today.

18 Aug 2010

Thiess Forms Alliance to Build Eastern Section of Hunter Expressway Project

Preliminary design and construction costing has been completed on the eastern section of the Hunter Expressway Project in NSW with the contract finalised at $825 million. The eastern section will be constructed by Thi...

18 Aug 2010

Balfour Beatty to Go Ahead with Multi-Billion Eagle Project

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that the Denver Transit Partners (DTP) team has reached financial close for the design, build, finance and operation (DBFO) of the Eagle P3 commuter rail project in the Denver metropolitan area of the United States for the Denver Regional Transport District (RTD).

18 Aug 2010