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NCKU Starts Construction of Sheng Li Green Corridor in Taiwan

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) began the construction of Sheng Li Green Corridor from July 5th till November 8th at Sheng Li Road, Tainan, Taiwan. The purpose of the construction is to beautify and open up the...

5 Jul 2010

ENR Honors Big-D Construction

Big-D Construction was recently ranked among Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 100 Design/Build Firms, as well as their Top 100 Construction Management-At-Risk Firms.

5 Jul 2010

Habitat for Humanity to Continue Green Building Initiative with Carroll Counties

As this year's Habitat for Humanity homebuilding campaign gets under way, the organization based in Greater Stark and Carroll Counties will continue its leadership contributing to the international aim of building 5,000 energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes.

5 Jul 2010

RAMCO Introduces New Line of 100% Recycled Rock Ground Cover

Recycled Aggregate Materials Company (RAMCO), pioneers of completely eco-friendly decorative rock landscaping solutions, has launched its newest line of 100% recycled rock ground cover perfect for transforming any yard into a professional-looking work of art — to include its 1” sized rock, GreenRock® Coarse.

5 Jul 2010

Research Report on Infrastructure Construction Industry in Malaysia

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/91d2c0/malaysia_infrastru) has announced the addition of the "Malaysia Infrastructure Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to ...

5 Jul 2010

Statoil Selects Aker to Provide Inspection Services for Offshore and Onshore Projects

Statoil has awarded Aker Solutions a significant part of the frame agreement for inspection services on all of their offshore installations and onshore plants in Norway.

5 Jul 2010

ExactET’s Technology Can Help to Achieve LEED Credits

The partners at ExactET are pleased to confirm that our climate controlled irrigation program is LEED compliant and can now aid in the achievement of several LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. ...

5 Jul 2010

Finland's Window Market Declines Due to Construction Crisis

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/81a4ac/market_forecast_w) has announced the addition of the "Market Forecast: Windows in Finland 2009" report to their offering. In 2009 a ma...

3 Jul 2010

Liebherr Exhibits New Mobile Crane at Bauma 2010

Liebherr took advantage of the Bauma 2010 to present the new compact LTC 1045-3.1 mobile crane. With its special paint finish, the “Black Panther” design, it was a highlight and a particular “eye-catcher“ in the mobile crane section of the new Liebherr fair stand.

3 Jul 2010

Volvo Opens Expanded Construction Equipment Factory in Pennsylvania

Today, Volvo CE officially inaugurated its expanded heavy equipment factory in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

3 Jul 2010

Sol Ventus to Build Two Solar Systems for Ohio Valley School District

A turnkey method for schools to save money while tapping the sun's energy is underway in Ohio. David Chrestensen, CEO of Sol Ventus Partners, LLC announced today the company will construct and operate two solar power systems for the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, delivering energy savings, conserving energy resources and helping kids understand the environmental benefits of solar energy.

3 Jul 2010

Forecast Report on Commercial Construction Market in Austria

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5301cf/austria_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Austria Commercial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to their...

3 Jul 2010

Rebuilding Together Receives $234 Million Funding from AmeriCorps

Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, was recently awarded a grant from the 2010 AmeriCorps grant application process for the third consecutive year.

3 Jul 2010

Lumber and Panel Costs for Construction Reduce by 35%

Crow's Weekly Market Report (Crow's) today reported that the total cost of lumber and panels for construction of a 2,116 sq ft home has decreased by 35% since April of this year.

3 Jul 2010

ABC Supply Acquires Roofing Distributor in New Jersey

ABC Supply Co. Inc. has finalized its purchase of Bradco Supply Corp. The acquisition of Avenel, N.J.-based Bradco is the largest in ABC Supply's history and adds 129 locations in 30 states to the ABC Supply roster.

3 Jul 2010