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Data Shows Remarkable Energy Savings in Tennessee Valley Authority’s Homes Project

Despite a year of temperature extremes, the Tennessee Valley Authority has seen significant energy savings at its research project for energy efficient homes.

7 Aug 2010

Construction Software Provider Maestro Partners with Murray Skerrett

Maestro Technologies, a leading provider of ERP software solutions specifically designed for the construction industry, announced today a new distribution agreement with Murray Skerrett.

6 Aug 2010

Pro-Tech Bags Fire Alarm Retrofit Contract in Northern Nevada

Pro-Tech Industries, a leader in design-build infrastructure services, has announced that Pro-Tech Fire Protection Systems Corp, a division of Pro-Tech Industries, has been awarded the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Fire Alarm Upgrade, replacing 26 fire alarm panels and adding radio transmitters for monitoring.

6 Aug 2010

Metal Roof Manufacturer Introduces Two New Production Lines

While many building material manufacturers are closing down or cutting back in this slowing economy, Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation charges ahead with two new production lines in its Nashville, Tennessee and Rock ...

6 Aug 2010

Manitex’s Subsidiary Wins New Orders for Boom Trucks

Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts, specialized trailers and special mission oriented veh...

6 Aug 2010

Report on Building-Integrated PV Solar Market

The BIPV solar sector is poised for rapid expansion after years of being confined to niche markets. Impelled by maturing energy-efficiency codes, lucrative feed-in tariffs and supply-side product development, BIPV players are experiencing demand for a new array of BIPV solar components, including shingles, curtain walls and flexible panels for roofs and windows.

6 Aug 2010

Balfour Beatty Wins Preferred Bidder Status for Thanet Offshore Wind Project

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it has been appointed preferred bidder for the transmission assets of the Thanet offshore wind farm project, located off the most eastern part of Kent, as part of the Offshore Transmission Owners (“OFTO”) regulatory regime.

6 Aug 2010

Saatchi + Saatchi Building Earns LEED Gold Certification

The Saatchi & Saatchi building in lower Manhattan has become the first existing—as opposed to brand new—office building in the city to win a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "Gold" certification for its environmental friendliness from the U.S. Green Building Council.

6 Aug 2010

Forecast Report on Poland’s Wall Building Materials Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0ca58e/wallbuilding_mate) has announced the addition of the "Wall-Building Materials Market in Poland 2010: Development Forecasts for 2010-2012" ...

6 Aug 2010

MonierLifetile Acquisition Forms Boral Roofing Division

Boral USA announced on July 7, 2010 the acquisition of the entire interest of MonierLifetile LLC. Boral will now have a Boral Roofing Division, which includes US Tile and MonierLifetile.

6 Aug 2010

MSU, Whirlpool Announce Partnership for Habitat On-Campus Build

Michigan State University (MSU) students, faculty and staff will recognize the National Day of Service on Sept. 11, 2010, launching a Habitat for Humanity campus blitz build in partnership with Whirlpool Corporation, Habitat For Humanity Lansing and Habitat for Humanity International.

6 Aug 2010

Caterpillar Expands Compact Construction Equipment Operations in North Carolina

Caterpillar Inc. is announcing the expansion of its Compact Construction Equipment operations located in Sanford, North Carolina.

6 Aug 2010

Gurata Gold Name Changed to Forza Environmental Building Products

Forza Environmental Building Products, Inc. (OTCQB:GUGO)(PINK SHEETS:GUGO) (formerly Gurata Gold) announces the official name change of the company from Gurata Gold to Forza Environmental Building Products, Inc. on the O...

6 Aug 2010

Research Shows Electrical Contractors’ Role Increase in Green Building Projects

The nation’s electrical contractors have dramatically increased their role in specifying products, the design/build process and their work in green building projects since 2008, according to Electrical Contractor m...

6 Aug 2010

How Tough Is Your Duct Tape Content Launched

3M and Scotch® Tough Duct Tape are announcing the launch of 'How Tough is Your Tape?' – a national contest asking consumers across America to share the unique ways they have used Scotch Tough Duct Tape ...

5 Aug 2010