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US Army Corps’ Omaha District Awards Fuel System Construction Project to Shaw

The Shaw Group Inc. today announced it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District for incidental design and construction of military fuel distribution systems and fuel storage complexes. Customers of the Corps’ Omaha District include the Defense Energy Support Center, U.S. Department of Defense agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard.

8 Jul 2010

Jacobs Engineering Establishes New Consulting Business

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it has launched a new company, LeighFisher Inc. (LeighFisher), dedicated to the management and strategy consultancy market. LeighFisher is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jacobs.

8 Jul 2010

New Business Unit Helps to Enhance RES’ Construction Capabilities

Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a national leader in the development and construction of renewable energy projects, has created RES Earth and Cable, LLC, a new entity, to enhance the company's construction portfolio.

8 Jul 2010

Fiberon Expands Horizon Decking Product Production Capacity

In spite of the most challenging economy in several decades, Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of composite and PVC decking, railing and fencing products, is ramping up production of its game changer Horizon Decking product line.

8 Jul 2010

New SITECH Technology Dealer for Florida, Alabama, and Georgia Contractors

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established to serve contractors in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. SITECH South East joins the premier network of SITECH dealerships&mda...

8 Jul 2010

Concrete Roof Tile Manufacturer Acquired by Boral

Boral USA, through one of its subsidiaries, has acquired sole ownership of MonierLifetile LLC from the MONIER Group, whose principal place of business is located in Germany.

8 Jul 2010

Uniboard Receives CARB Phase 2 Compliant Certification for Mont-Laurier Mill

Uniboard(TM), a North American leader of manufactured engineered wood products, is pleased to announce that its Mont-Laurier, Quebec manufacturing facility has been certified by the Composite Panel Association (CPA) to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards for the production of MDF panels.

8 Jul 2010

Historical Market Analysis of China’s Commercial Construction Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/824adc/china_commercial_c) has announced the addition of the "China Commercial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to their o...

8 Jul 2010

Electrical Contractors Offer Training, Essential for Green Construction

As support for solar, wind and other alternative energy sources continues to rise, more electrical contractors are training to provide the unique and necessary skills for green construction. According to the latest i...

8 Jul 2010

Rosendin Electric Awarded Antelope Valley Solar Installation Project

Rosendin Electric, the nation's largest private electrical contractor and a 100-percent employee-owned company, will break ground this week on a new photovoltaic power installation project for the Antelope Valley Uni...

8 Jul 2010

Carrier Named as Founding Member of SGBC

Carrier Corp. has been invited to be a founding member of the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) based on the company's strong commitment to environmental sustainability through the promotion of energy efficient technologies, products and services.

8 Jul 2010

Forecast Report on Industrial Construction Industry in Indonesia

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/153b30/indonesia_industri) has announced the addition of the "Indonesia Industrial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to the...

8 Jul 2010

Carmanah to Install 259 kW Solar System in Markham, Ontario

Carmanah Technologies Corp. has been awarded a $1.5 million (CAD) contract by the Town of Markham, Ontario to supply, install, and commission a 250 kW solar photovoltaic grid-tie system. The system will be installed on the Town’s newly re-located Emergency Operation Centre.

8 Jul 2010

Pro-Tech Supports AmeriSus in Sustainable Home Construction Initiative

Pro-Tech Energy Solutions LLC, a self-funded energy services company serving the Mid-Atlantic region's commercial properties, today announced a strategic partnership with AmeriSus, the building industry's newest ...

8 Jul 2010

Skanska Wins Major Renovation Contract in Stavanger, Norway

Skanska has secured a major renovation contract in Stavanger, Norway. The contract amount is NOK 264 M, or about SEK 320 M, which has been included in order bookings for the second quarter.

7 Jul 2010