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Knife River Materials to Repave Minnesota Trunk Highways

Knife River Materials – Northern Minnesota Division will have a busy summer, working on three large Minnesota Department of Transportation projects. The division has secured contracts totaling more than $30 million to repave sections of Minnesota Trunk Highways 11, 71 and 2.

14 Jun 2010

CSIA Recommends Preventative Measures for Chimneys and Home Heating Systems

While it may be surprising, it is true that water causes more damage to masonry chimneys than fire. Water penetration can cause damage to your home including broken brickwork, rusted fireplace dampers, rotted wood and ru...

14 Jun 2010

Himfr Predicts China's Furniture Industry will Experience Rapid Economic Development

Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, predicts the future of China's furniture industry.

14 Jun 2010

LG Exhibits Advanced HVAC Systems at American Institute of Architects 2010

A leading worldwide air conditioning leader, LG Electronics is showcasing advancements in energy-saving technologies, design flexibility and temperature controls this week at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2010 Convention (booth 367).

14 Jun 2010

International Union of Architects Approve Whirlpool's Education Courses

AEC Daily announced today at the AIA Convention that Whirlpool has become the first manufacturer to have their courses approved by the International Union of Architects. (generally known by the French name's acronym:...

14 Jun 2010

Cedar Valley Continues to Build Affordable Housing in Iowa’s Flood Affected Region

More than 500 Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps National Direct and VISTA members from across the country will come together this week to kickoff the annual Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon.

14 Jun 2010

Regional Contractors Team Up to Establish New National Company, MW Builders

With the construction industry rapidly evolving, construction owners and developers are requiring greater productivity, increased innovation, and in-depth national expertise from their general contractors. To better meet...

14 Jun 2010

Concrete Countertop Materials from Decorative Concrete Supply

Decorative Concrete Supply is recognized for state-of-the-Industry Concrete Countertop Materials in Dallas for concrete contractors. Concrete Contractors in Dallas have a great source for state-of-the-industry concre...

14 Jun 2010

Comprehensive Report on China's Building Materials Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6cb2f9/china_sourcing_rep) has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: Building Materials" report to their offering. China'...

14 Jun 2010

U.S. ESCO Market Estimated to Reach $19.9 Billion by 2020

Established more than 30 years ago, the Energy Service Company (ESCO) business has proven to be a highly effective model for improving energy efficiency in commercial and public buildings.

14 Jun 2010

McCormack’s Renaissance Place Receives LEED-ND Certification

McCormack Baron Salazar’s Renaissance Place at Grand neighborhood was recently Certified in the U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Pilot program. With this distinction, Rena...

14 Jun 2010

An Informative Book on Construction Projects

Hurricanes are like houseguests from out of state—whether we like them or not, we can expect them to visit every year. "We all know the routine. Before the hurricane strikes, residents are told to stockpil...

14 Jun 2010

Soccer City Stadium Turns Green Using Cem-FIL Glass Fibers from Owens Corning

Owens Corning Cem-FIL® alkali-resistant (AR) glass fibers will take the field at the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 11.

11 Jun 2010

AISG Awarded $31 Million Contract by US Departments of State and Defense in Iraq

AISG, Inc. wins competition for complex operation and maintenance (O&M) cross-departmental contract for the US Departments of State and Defense in south Iraq. This technically and logistically challenging award is...

11 Jun 2010

Forecast Report on Brazil’s Material Handling Equipment Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a85c6c/brazil_material_ha) has announced the addition of the "Brazil Material Handling Equipment Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to th...

11 Jun 2010