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U.S. Cement Manufacturing Industry Report Covers Statistics, Forecasts, and Demographics

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9ac4f/2010_u_s_cement_m) has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S. Cement Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering. The U....

7 May 2010

EMCOR to Provide Operations and Maintenance Services for Defense Commissary Agency’s 33 Commissaries

EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses announced that its EMCOR Government Services unit has been awarded a contract for facilities operations and maintenance services from the General Services Administration for The Defense Commissary Agency Region Five.

7 May 2010

In-Depth Analysis on Construction Stone Market in Pakistan

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/262199/construction_stone) has announced the addition of the "Construction Stone Market in Pakistan: Business Report 2009" report to their offeri...

7 May 2010

GEO to Manage Ramp-Up of 2,000-Bed Blackwater River Correctional Facility in Florida

The GEO Group(“GEO”) announced today the signing of a contract with the State of Florida, Department of Management Services (the “Department”) for the management of the 2,000-bed Blackwater River Correctional Facility (the “Facility”) located in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

7 May 2010

Peab Awarded Public Road Operation and Maintenance Contract in Ljungby and Oland

Peab (STO:PEABB) has been commissioned to carry out operation and maintenance of the public road network within the operating range Ljungby and operating range Öland. The customer is Transport Authority and the ...

7 May 2010

Creating Decorative Concrete Floors Just Got easier

In order to better service customers’ needs, Florock® is now stocking plastic chip blends for its FloroChip decorative epoxy coating system. No more mixing and measuring on the job-site or having to pay for those expensive custom blends; Florock® customers can now rely on their friendly neighborhood polymer flooring company to provide everything they need to roll out the perfect decorative floor.

6 May 2010

Consumer Air Conditioning and Heating Website

Most homeowners don’t think about their furnace or air conditioner until it stops working. At that point they’re also thinking about how to find a good contractor, how to determine whether to replace or repai...

6 May 2010

Big Ass Fans Introduce Ceiling Fan for Large Residential Spaces

Big Ass Fans®, the leading designer and manufacturer of large-diameter, low-speed ceiling and vertical fans, announces the debut of Isis®, an energy-efficient, ceiling fan for large, upscale residential spaces.

6 May 2010

Sabic and Habitat for Humanity team Up to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims

After five long years, many Gulf Coast residents are still struggling to get back on their feet following the pounding devastation of Hurricane Katrina and are concerned about what mother nature may dish out this hurricane season. To help, SABIC Innovative Plastics – working with Habitat for Humanity and the Hancock Housing Resource Center – is donating a thousand protective panels made from Lexan* Clear Storm Panel polycarbonate (PC) sheet

6 May 2010

Empire Level to Acquire American Level Wood Product Line from M-D

Empire Level Mfg. Corp. and M-D Building Products announced today at the The National Hardware Show® in Las Vegas that they have entered into an agreement under which Empire will purchase the American Level product line from M-D. Empire, the industry leader in developing accurate levels and measuring tools, will begin transitioning existing American Level customers to ensure continuity of supply and service for the premier line of mahogany levels.

6 May 2010

DWC Selects Skanska to Complete Office Building in Washington D.C.

Construction of a 400,000-square-foot office building at 1015 Half St. SE resumed on Monday, April 26, according to the receiver of the property, Douglas Wilson, owner of the Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC).

6 May 2010

gkkworks Purchases Construction Subsidiary of SH Group

Holding company, SH Group Inc., has sold its construction subsidiary, Syska Hennessy Group Construction, Inc. to California-based planning, design and construction firm, gkkworks. SH Group, which is also parent to Sy...

6 May 2010

Newmeyer + Dillion Partners to Participate at West Coast Casualty Service’s Construction Defect Seminar

What impact is the current housing market having on construction defect claims? How has the landmark SB 800 “Right to Repair” law affected claims filings since its 2003 implementation? What are the latest liability insurance issues for builders and subcontractors?

6 May 2010

New Research Report on Construction Stone Market in Egypt

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/81ad53/construction_stone) has announced the addition of the "Construction Stone Market in Egypt: Business Report 2009" report to their offering....

6 May 2010

New Lightning Levels from Swanson Help Builders to Save Time

Using a level in poor lighting is a big, frequent hassle. Levelling against a dark background makes it worse. Now pros and serious DIYers can use Swanson’s Professional Lightning Level™, a top-quality, box-beam level that takes the category to a higher, and much brighter, level.

6 May 2010