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ADG to Perform as General Contractor for TSU Solar Project

Evolution Solar (PinkSheets:EVSO) announced today that management has executed a letter of Intent (LOI) with Armstead Development Group Construction, LLC (ADG) to perform as the General Contractor for the solar demonstra...

6 May 2010

Florock Now Offers Plastic Chip Blends to Make Decorative Flooring Easier

In order to better service customers’ needs, Florock® is now stocking plastic chip blends for its FloroChip decorative epoxy coating system.

6 May 2010

Skanska to Build Combined Facility in Malmo, Sweden

Skanska will build Malmö’s combined congress, concert hall and hotel facility. Skanska will participate both as developer and builder. The construction assignments total SEK 1.4 billion, which will be included order bookings for the second quarter 2010, as well as investments totaling about SEK 900 M.

6 May 2010

NCC Construction Secures Railway Expansion Contract from Swedish Transport Administration

NCC Construction Sweden has secured an assignment to expand the railway stretch between Velanda and Prässebo on the Norway/Vänerbanan line south of Trollhättan.

6 May 2010

OneSource Landscape to Provide Maintenance Services to Three Golf Courses in Tampa

By a unanimous vote of its Board of Directors, the Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) has awarded OneSource Landscape & Golf Services, Inc., a contract to provide golf course maintenance services to three 18-hole golf courses in the Tampa area.

6 May 2010

Spartan Internet Creates Online Directory of Commercial Roofing Contractors

As energy costs continue to rise, and sustainability becomes more and more of a prevalent concern, many business owners are looking for ways to be both economical, and environmentally friendly. Fortunately, Spartan Inter...

6 May 2010

Trimble Introduces New Point Creator Software for Construction Industry

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today introduced the Trimble® Point Creator Software for contractors, engineers, detailers, and architects supporting the building construction industry as well as mechanical, electrical, and p...

6 May 2010

EPA’s Draft Rules Support Beneficial Use of Fly Ash in Building Products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday two alternative draft rules to increase federal oversight of coal combustion residuals, or CCRs, the by-products of burning coal in power plants to make electricity.

6 May 2010

Energenic and Seabrook Farms Partnership on Solar Project

SBS Energy Partners, LLC today announced a 15-year agreement with Seabrook Farms to install and maintain more than 21 acres of solar panel systems at its Seabrook, NJ facility. This location will hold approximately 27,00...

6 May 2010

3M Introduce ScotchBlue Range of Painters Tapes

Today at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, 3M introduces Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector, which incorporates an innovative, advanced technology for the ScotchBlue™ family of painter’s tapes that ...

5 May 2010

Uponor Displays Environmentally Friendly Building Solutions at Expo

The theme of World Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life". Its objective is to address global urbanisation and explore sustainable solutions for the future. Finnish indoor climate solutions can be found no...

5 May 2010

Empire Level Maufacturing to Acquire American Level Product Line

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 l...

5 May 2010

Enersys to Construct New Battery Manufacturing Plant in China

EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the world's largest manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, today announced that it is finalizing plans to construct a new battery manufacturing facility in Shuangqiao Dis...

5 May 2010

Harsco and ArcelorMittal Sign Outsourced Mill Services Agreement in France

Worldwide industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation announced today a new Harsco Metals outsourced mill services contract in France with ArcelorMittal valued at approximately $18 million over its duration, as steel production levels continue to gradually recover in key markets served by Harsco.

5 May 2010

Jacobs Wins ALMBOS Contract from USSOCOM

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it received a $50 million ceiling increase to its acquisition, logistics, management, and business operations support (ALMBOS) contract with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

5 May 2010