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Heraeus, Ferro Sign Business Acquisition Agreement

Heraeus and Ferro Corporation today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire from each other certain business lines concerning decoration materials for ceramic and glass products.

21 Apr 2010

Brazil Earthmoving Equipment Industry Report Offered by Research and Markets

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/50775d/brazil_earthmoving) has announced the addition of the "Brazil Earthmoving Equipment Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to their of...

21 Apr 2010

Performance Analysis on Commercial Construction Industry in France

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2de3d3/france_commercial) has announced the addition of the "France Commercial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014" report to their o...

21 Apr 2010

Homes for Our Troops to Construct Homes for Three Injured Veterans in Texas

"When three severely injured veterans from the San Antonio area met our criteria and were approved to have a specially adapted home built for them we decided to take our usual 3-day build brigade and do it Texas sty...

20 Apr 2010

Trimble’s Latest 3D Paving Control System Features Automated Screed Adjustment

Trimble today introduced a new version of its 3D Trimble® PCS900 Paving Control System with automated screed adjustment.

20 Apr 2010

Trimble Launches New GNSS Receivers for Construction Industry

Trimble today announced a new portfolio of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers for construction site positioning and machine control applications.

20 Apr 2010

New Trimble Business Center-HCE Software for Heavy Construction Applications

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today Trimble® Business Center-Heavy Construction Edition (HCE) version 2.0 with new Data Preparation and Takeoff Modules. This latest software version offers specialized tools for p...

20 Apr 2010

Trimble Unveils New Construction Site Inspection System

Trimble introduced today a new field controller and software solution specifically designed for site inspectors and project managers on the construction jobsite. Incorporating both the new Trimble® TCA1 Controller with SCS700 Site Controller Software, the Site Inspection System provides an easy-to-use solution that addresses daily measurement and positioning needs.

20 Apr 2010

SITECH Deutschland Joins Global Distribution Network for Construction Technology Solutions

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today that SITECH™ Deutschland GmbH has been established to serve German and Austrian heavy and highway contractors. SITECH Deutschland joins the premiere network of SITECH dealersh...

20 Apr 2010

New Line of Adaptable Green Barns from Blackburn Architects

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, architect John Blackburn, one of the country's premier designers of equestrian facilities, is introducing Blackburn Greenbarns®, a line of pre-designed but adaptable barns for eco- and cost-conscious horse owners.

20 Apr 2010

Caterpillar Displays its Latest Construction Products at Bauma 2010

Caterpillar Inc. together with Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, a Caterpillar dealer for Germany, is showcasing its machines, engines and customer solutions to thousands of visitors beginning today at the world's largest construction industry trade show, bauma 2010.

20 Apr 2010

Apollo and Ningguo Municipal Government Sign Non-Binding LOI for Construction of New Solar Community

Apollo Solar Energy, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ASOE) ("Apollo Solar" or "the Company"), a leading vertically integrated miner, refiner and producer of high purity tellurium (Te) and tellurium-based me...

20 Apr 2010

Skanska Announces Development of First LEED Office Building Project in Poland

Skanska is developing a new office property with a strong environmental profile in the city of Wroc³aw in western Poland.

20 Apr 2010

Two New Door Hardware Designs from Kwikset Improve Home Security

Kwikset® today announced the availability of two new door hardware designs – the Belleview™ handle and Balboa™ lever.

20 Apr 2010

Summit Materials Acquires Building Materials Firm in Kansas

Summit Materials LLC, a building materials company, today announced that it has concluded the acquisition of Cornejo & Sons, Inc. based in Wichita, Kansas. Cornejo & Sons, formed in 1952 by Jess Cornejo engages i...

20 Apr 2010