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NYSERDA to Honor NYC’s New Commercial Green Building at a Special Event

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will present a High Performance Building Plaque to the Sukyo Mahikari Centers for Spiritual Development at a special event in recognition of energy-efficient measures incorporated into its new center that will help cut its energy costs by $8,400 per year and reduce its carbon footprint in New York City.

30 Apr 2010

Building Upgrades in Mesa County Valley School District Address Outdated Infrastructure Systems

Although the average age of the 47 buildings in Mesa County Valley School District 51 is 38 years, the buildings now boast the latest in infrastructure systems, thanks to $8.63 million in upgrades being installed across the district. These improvements have created a better academic environment and are anticipated to save the district more than $617,000 in annual energy costs.

30 Apr 2010

Apex Receives PennDOT Approval to Fabricate Sign Structures

Boyertown-based Apex Fabrication and Design announced today they were approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to fabricate various sign structures. PennDot overlooks driver and vehicle serv...

30 Apr 2010

New Challenge from Siemens to Put Intelligence of the U.S. Buildings Under Test

America's collective IQ, from pre-school kids to octogenarians, continues to be the focus of heated study, measurement and debate. Now a new challenge from Siemens Industry, Inc. puts the intelligence of buildi...

30 Apr 2010

Construction Software Application Proving Popular in the US and Canada

Job Simplicity, a new construction software application for small residential and commercial builders, has rapidly gained popularity and a growing customer base among contractors in Canada and the United States. Job Simp...

29 Apr 2010

Energy Star Compliant Windows from Zen Windows

Zen Windows, a respected Ohio company proudly provides its customers with quality, energy-efficient windows that meet and exceed the federal government’s current ENERGY STAR guidelines. The ENERGY STAR designation ...

29 Apr 2010

Solar Canopy Could be Architectural Goldmine

SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO) announces that more than 100 Atlanta-area architects, building owners and commercial real estate developers found good reason to smile this past tax day – and the opportunity to glean a little green inspiration -- at the first public tour of Atlanta’s newest architectural goldmine – a 16 kW solar canopy.

29 Apr 2010

SSAB Covers Swedish Expo Pavillion in Energy Saving Steel

A unique facade and roofing sheet that reduces the need for artificial indoor cooling in hot climates by up to 15 percent covers the Swedish pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai. The product, Prelaq Energy from the ste...

29 Apr 2010

New DMSO Paint Stripper with No Harmful Side Effects

On April 2, the Arkema’s Thiochemicals business unit, in partnership with Rhodia and Brenntag, organized a briefing seminar at Arkema’s headquarters for its customers looking for a paint-stripping solution. ...

29 Apr 2010

Technip Wins Contract to Supply Flexible Pipes for Tupi Field Project

Technip has been awarded by Petrobras in April a contract for the infield lines of the pilot system for the Tupi field. This field is located at a water depth of 2,200 meters in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, approximately 300 kilometers offshore the Brazilian coast.

29 Apr 2010

Tetra Tech to Offer Design-Build Services for U.S. Navy Wet Utilities Projects

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that its Tetra Tech -Pascal & Ludwig Constructors joint venture has been awarded a combined $300 million capacity contract to provide design-build services for wet util...

29 Apr 2010

KBR to Deliver Construction Services for APS-Managed School Facilities

KBR today announced it has been awarded a delivery order contract by Atlanta Public Schools (APS) to be the preferred provider of renovation and repair construction projects for school facilities district wide.

29 Apr 2010

Six Cement Plants Honored for Excellence in Improving the Environment and Local Communities

Six cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Ninth Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by Portland Cement Assoc...

29 Apr 2010

Connecticut-Based aDP RIVET Acheives Made in USA Certification Seal

Made in USA Certified, Inc., is proud to announce that aDP Rivet has qualified and been granted the Made in USA Certified™ Seal of Certification. aDP Rivet was established in 1997 in Hartford, Connecticut. Thei...

29 Apr 2010

Otis Supplies Elevators and Escalators for World Expo 2010 in China

Otis Elevator Company provided 169 elevators and escalators for World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, making Otis the largest elevator supplier for this prestigious event.

29 Apr 2010