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Nomex ProVis Fabric Protects Industrial Workers from Heat and Flame

There is an increasing demand from industrial workers and contractors operating in high risk areas to wear an EN471 (high visibility) compliant garment that has the additional benefits of heat and flame protection.

16 Mar 2010

Architectural Products Manufacturer Stalprofil Acquired by Indutrade

Indutrade today signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares in Stålprofil PK AB and Stålprofil PK Invest AB, with annual sales of approximately SEK 70 million. Indutrade today signed an agreement to acq...

16 Mar 2010

Caraustar to Market and Sell CFT's Column Cast System in North America

Caraustar Industries, Inc. a recycled packaging company and one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of converted recycled paperboard products is pleased to announce its entry into an exclusive distribution and agency agreement with Column Form Technology, Inc. ("CFT") of Sun Valley, California.

16 Mar 2010

Sweco Chosen for Slussen Rebuilding Project

Rebuilding of the Slussen area in Stockholm will require new systems for water, sewerage, energy and ventilation. Sweco has been chosen to study and plan all new supply systems in the project. The Slussen area in Sto...

16 Mar 2010

Green Living Center and EIA Partner to Offer Green Building Courses

As more people become interested in the health of their indoor environments and the overall cost savings of green building, the Environmental Institute of America (EIA) Inc. and the The Green Living Center have announced a partnership to meet the growing environmental and educational needs of the public.

16 Mar 2010

Eco-Friendly HabiTek Building System Helps Rebuilding Haiti

Architect Greg Higgins says the HabiTek building system is "pro-local labor, environmentally friendly, and an idea whose time has come. It's a paradigm shift." Habitek's Erector-set like design is a faster, more efficient way to provide both short & long term solutions.

16 Mar 2010

MasterGraphics to Present on BIM to Building Industry Professionals

MasterGraphics, design process experts and leading Midwest supplier of design data solutions for the building, manufacturing and civil engineering industries, has been invited to present to building industry professional...

16 Mar 2010

Worldwide Market Analysis on Granite, Marble and Stone Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Granite, Marble & Stone Industry (http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181061/Global-Granite-Marble--Stone-Industry.html) ...

16 Mar 2010

Find Out How to Repair Your Foundations After the Effects of a Harsh Winter

Possibly having adverse effects, harsh winter weather may soon take its toll on concrete foundations around the country. Home and business owners can now visit ConcreteNetwork.com for updated information on foundation repair methods, should they encounter a problem. Outlining the two methods for repair - slabjacking and piering - the site offers articles covering method overviews, how to choose the correct method, advantages, how each process is done and more.

15 Mar 2010

IPE Clip Company Unveil Hardwood Deck Finish

The IPE CLIP® Fastener Company, manufacturer of Ipe Clip® Hidden Deck Fasteners and the Hardwood Wrench™, is delighted to unveil their latest addition; Ipe Oil™ Hardwood Deck Finish. The Ipe Clip® Fastener Company already leads the industry by giving decks a seamless and beautiful look with unsurpassed strength due to their patented fasteners that fasten your deck with no screws showing on the surface.

15 Mar 2010

HabiTek Building System Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Rebuilding Haiti

15 Mar 2010

Retractable Bollards Permit Rapid Vehicular Access When Necessary

Retractable, or collapsible, bollards satisfy a number of needs in architectural and landscape planning.

15 Mar 2010

McGraw-Hill Construction's ENR Recognized by Neal Awards

McGraw-Hill Construction's Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record (ENR), and GreenSource today received seven Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Awards from American Business Media at its annual awards luncheon...

15 Mar 2010

NorthGrid Solar Opens Two New Regional Offices in Ontario

NorthGrid Solar is pleased to announce the opening of two new regional offices to serve customers in Eastern, Central and Northern Ontario. Based in Ottawa, Eric Manherz and Steve Langlois have been appointed Regional Di...

15 Mar 2010

FCRC Begins Construction of Sports and Entertainment Arena in Brooklyn

Governor David Paterson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz today joined Forest City Ratner Companies Chairman and CEO Bruce Ratner, Barclays PLC President Robert E. Diamond, Jr., and NETS investor and cultural icon Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter at the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards.

15 Mar 2010