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SunEdison to Build Rooftop Solar Systems for Canadian Real Estate Firm

SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for CanFirst Capital Management, a private real estate company based in Toronto, Ontario.

4 Aug 2010

Pro Ventum and GE Collaborate for Wind Farm Construction in Thailand

German wind developer Pro Ventum International is teaming up with GE (NYSE: GE) to build a 90-megawatt wind farm about 250 kilometers northeast of Bangkok. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed today for GE t...

4 Aug 2010

EC460CHR Demolition Excavator from Volvo Construction Increases Operator Comfort

The Volvo EC460CHR high-reach demolition excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment provides a reliable, durable machine built for the rigors of primary and secondary demolition applications.

3 Aug 2010

Suntech and Azure Power Collaborate for Utility-Scale Solar Projects in India

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest producer of crystalline silicon solar panels, has signed agreements to supply Azure Power, India's leading independent solar power producer, with ...

3 Aug 2010

CCCC Second Harbor Awarded Civil Engineering Contract for Huishui-Xingren Highway

On 27 July 2010, CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. won civil engineering project of Huishui-Xingren Expressway in Guizhou province. The bidding price amounted to RMB470 million with construction period of 914 days.

3 Aug 2010

Formica Offers 35 New High Pressure Laminates for Architects

Great design doesn't come out of a box, but Formica Corporation's 35 new high pressure laminates (HPL) demonstrate that great designs can fit into one by introducing the new Colorbox concept. "The ...

3 Aug 2010

Analysis on Australian Building Construction Market

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cd964a/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Building Construction Market in A...

3 Aug 2010

Study Shows No Elevated Health Risks from Artificial Synthetic Turfs

On July 30, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that a new study of the risks to children and adults playing on synthetic turf fields containing crumb rubber infill shows "no elevated health...

3 Aug 2010

PBSJ Signs Merger Agreement with Design Firm Atkins

The PBSJ Corporation (PBSJ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement by which WS Atkins plc, the world's 11th largest design firm, will acquire PBSJ in an all-cash transaction for $17.137 per share of PBSJ.

3 Aug 2010

Starwood's Element Hotels Achieves LEED Volume Pre-Certification for Prototype Design

Eco-chic boutique Element Hotels, which is the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, has achieved LEED Volume Pre-certification from USGBC for its prototype design which will automatically qualify new build hotels to pursue LEED designation.

3 Aug 2010

Traco Becomes Part of Alcoa Building and Construction Systems

Alcoa announced today it has completed the acquisition of privately held Traco, a premier maker of windows and doors for the commercial building and construction market. Traco is now part of Alcoa’s global Building and Construction Systems business.

3 Aug 2010

LEED Certification Awarded to Glass House in Dallas

Wood Partners, L.L.C., one of the nation's largest multifamily developers, is proud to announce that it received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its Dallas Glass House multifamily high-rise development.

3 Aug 2010

HDA Continues to Sign Up for Builder's Advantage Program

HDA, Inc., a premier home plan provider and publisher, is excited to announce that they are continuing to expand their builder network by signing up new builders for the Builder's Advantage Program that is featured o...

3 Aug 2010

Overview on Technological Trends in Building Automation Systems Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dc7490/building_automatio) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Building Automation Systems: The Future Role of Open P...

3 Aug 2010

Enel Green, Sharp and STMicroelectronics Partner for Photovoltaic Project in Italy

Today, Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics have signed a binding letter of commitment for a project financing agreement for 150 million euros for the development of what will be Italy's biggest photovoltai...

3 Aug 2010