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ProLogis Launches New Rooftop PV Test Site

ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today the launch of ProLogis Renewable Energy's new Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Test Site in Denver, Colorado, to test solar panel technologies.

18 May 2010

Solar Array Installation at Anheuser-Busch's Brewery in New Jersey

Anheuser-Busch announced today the installation of a solar array on the roof of its Newark, N.J. brewery. The array of more than 3,000 photovoltaic solar panels covers 65,000 square feet and, at peak production, wi...

18 May 2010

CEMEX’s Cement Plants Win Environmental Excellence Awards

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) announced today it has been recognized by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas for environmental excellence at its cement plants in Xenia, Ohio and Lyons, Colorado, as part of the 2010 Cement Industry Energy & Environmental Awards.

18 May 2010

Comprehensive Research Report on Spain’s Construction Site Supplies Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5bddfc/construction_site) has announced the addition of the "Construction Site Supplies Market in Spain: Business Report 2009" report to their of...

18 May 2010

Foresters Offers Funds to Build Playgrounds Across North America

View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary received a brand new playground today thanks to the effort of more than 200 volunteers from Foresters(TM), ICEF Public Schools and non-profit KaBOOM!. The new playground will prov...

17 May 2010

Skanska Wins Alaskan Way Viaduct Road Contract in Washington

Skanska (STO:SKAB) is expanding its infrastructure construction and civil engineering operations to the northwestern U.S. The first road assignment in the state of Washington is for the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle.

17 May 2010

CCCC Second Harbor Awarded Quanzhou Bypass Expressway Phase II Construction Project

CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. won Section A4of Jinjiang-Shishi Section of Quanzhou Bypass Expressway. The bidding price amounted to RMB460 million with construction period of 20 months.

17 May 2010

New Student Housing Community Coming up at FAU

On April 21, 2010, Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, LLC (BBCS), a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., in partnership with Capstone Development Corp. (Capstone), participated in a groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the beginning of a new on-campus student housing community at Florida Atlantic University (FAU).

17 May 2010

Bricks: Analysis on Global and European Markets

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4386f0/bricks_global_st) has announced the addition of the "Bricks - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report ...

17 May 2010

Churchill Signs Acquisition Agreement with Seacliff Construction

The Churchill Corporation ("Churchill") and Seacliff Construction Corp. ("Seacliff") are pleased to announce they have entered into an arrangement agreement whereby Churchill will acquire, pursuant to an arrangement unde...

17 May 2010

Trimble Establishes SITECH Technology Dealers to Support Heavy and Highway Contractors

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today that SITECH™ Texoma, SITECH Tejas and SITECH Southeast Texas have been established to serve heavy and highway contractors in Texas and Oklahoma. The three SITECH Technology De...

17 May 2010

Current Data and Forecasts on Construction Industry in Poland

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/632cff/construction_secto) has announced the addition of the "Construction Sector in Poland, H1 2010: Development Forecasts for 2010-2012" report...

17 May 2010

First Solar-Powered School in Rye, New York

Resurrection School, a Catholic parish school serving K-8, has flipped the switch on a 24.6 kilowatt solar energy system. The school is the first non-residential institution in the City of Rye to install a solar energy s...

15 May 2010

Obama’s Home Star Program Recognizes Wood Flooring Products

President Obama’s Home Star program, commonly called “Cash for Caulkers,” has been amended to recognize wood products, including wood flooring. The program is aimed at kick-starting the homebuildi...

15 May 2010

Enviroshake Synthetic Roofing Material Provides Lifetime Curb Appeal to Home's Exterior

Traditional cedar shakes add beauty and rustic charm to a home's exterior. But wind, rain and fluctuating temperatures can exact a heavy toll, requiring a homeowner to replace the roof every 10 to 15 years.

15 May 2010