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New Website Launched by HVAC Service Provider Pannell

Pannell Mechanical, LLC has launched its new website, at www.pannellinc.com. Pannell’s site, redesigned by Agility Marketing Group, boasts a wealth of new information and content including: improved navigation, search engine optimization and an overall focus that is service-driven.

17 Mar 2010

Two Architectural Firms Merge after Three Years of Successful Collaboration

NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm, and Chan Krieger Sieniewicz, internationally-known for urban design and architecture excellence, announced today a merger of the two firms that will create an integrated team of over 700 architects, urban designers, planners and interior designers.

17 Mar 2010

ModSpace's Construction Projects Receive MBI Award and Honorable Mentions

ModSpace, one of North America’s largest modular building providers, has won first place for the Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) Award of Distinction for a permanent healthcare construction project, Nash Imaging Suite in Rocky Mount, N.C. as well as for its development of a Disaster Workplace Contingency & Rebuilding Guide.

17 Mar 2010

Temescal Canyon Selects SPI to Build Solar-Powered RV Parking Structure

Solar Power, Inc. (“SPI”) (OTCBB:SOPW) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Temescal Canyon RV, LLC to design and build an elevated Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking structure which will inc...

17 Mar 2010

Nearly 300,000 Construction Firms Actively Connect to GradeBeam.com

While the construction industry as a whole has taken a huge dive in the current economic climate, its leading online communications network, is seeing a major upturn in its user base and transaction flow. The company con...

17 Mar 2010

California Redwood Launches New Campaign; Introduces New Decks

The California Redwood Company today unveiled a new brand and marketing approach. The California Redwood Company's new campaign, Build History, tells the rich story of the company and helps and inspires homeowners, contractors and customers build something special with this beautiful, sustainable and locally grown product.

17 Mar 2010

International Code Council Releases New Green Construction Code

The International Code Council today announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) to regulate construction of new and existing commercial buildings. "We talked ...

17 Mar 2010

LEED Silver Certification Awarded to Transcontinental Northern California Plant

For its environmentally conscious design and features, Transcontinental Northern California, which opened in July 2009 in Fremont, California, has been awarded LEED Silver certification for new construction by the U.S. Green Building Council.

17 Mar 2010

ArcelorMittal and Dayen Partner to Build Steel Mini-Mill in Northern Iraq

ArcelorMittal announces it has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture with Turkish partner Dayen to build a steel mini-mill with electric furnace in Sulaimaniyah in Northern Iraq.

17 Mar 2010

KBR's Building Group Bags $25 Million Courthouse Contract in South Carolina

KBR announced that its Building Group has been awarded a $25 million contract for the construction of the Lancaster County Courthouse in Lancaster, South Carolina. Lancaster is located approximately 40 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina.

16 Mar 2010

New Home Decor Range Available at Walmart Stores

With the first day of spring just weeks away, many families are looking to update their home decor with the latest styles, without digging deep into their pockets. Now, making a few changes to create a new look is something that everyone can affordably achieve.

16 Mar 2010

UL Warns About Unauthorized Underwater Lighting Fixtures

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that the underwater lighting fixtures, identified below, bear unauthorized UL Listing Marks. The fixtures are marked with the UL Mark and "E41117," however ...

16 Mar 2010

UK Laminated Flooring Market Report Includes 103 Company Profiles

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55e052/2010_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2010 Plimsoll Analysis - Laminated Flooring - A comprehensive profile of 103 companies o...

16 Mar 2010

Jones Edmunds to Provide Civil and Environmental Design Services to NASA

NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. of Gainesville, Fla., to provide civil and environmental design, engineering and other professional services.

16 Mar 2010

ADSSC Awards Two Wastewater Facilities Construction Contracts to AECOM

AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has won two projects ...

16 Mar 2010