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New Quarterly Report on U.S. Building Materials Volume and Pricing Trends

Lower volume trends were the most visible characteristic of earnings releases for building materials companies during 2009, a trend likely to persist during the early part of this year, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest quarterly report on building materials volume and pricing trends.

1 Mar 2010

New Range of Kitchen Countertop Materials Available from Construction Resources

Construction Resources, Inc., Atlanta’s leading supplier of kitchen and bath products for homeowners and builders, announces the Artisan Stone Collection, a new line of kitchen countertops from the Artisan Group™, an independent organization of North America’s premier countertop fabricators.

28 Feb 2010

Using Polymeric Nanomaterials for Curtain Walling Applications

The CIDEMCO-Tecnalia Technological Centre is coordinating the FACOMP project, for sections of curtain walls based on polymeric nanocomposites.

28 Feb 2010

Dow Coating Materials to Focus on Sustainability of Coatings Industry at Annual OCCA Seminar, Manchester

Dow Coating Materials will focus on “Coatings Industry Sustainability – Trends, Challenges and Opportunities” at the 9th Annual Oil & Colour Chemists Association (OCCA) Seminar in Manchester, U.K., ...

27 Feb 2010

Home Improvement Site Now a Resource for Business Owners

Fix the Home, a site that offers advice on remodeling projects and helps homeowners find home improvement contractors in their area, is now a resource for aspiring business owners as well. Fix the Home features direct...

27 Feb 2010

Novik Receives Order to Sell New Products in its Stores

Novik Inc. (NVK) is pleased to report the receipt of a large order from a North American client amounting to more than $300,000. "This order coincides with the recent launch of our new line of exterior sidings,&quot...

27 Feb 2010

Emerson's Global Data Center Obtains LEED Gold Certification

Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) state-of-the-art, energy-efficient Global Data Center in St. Louis has earned two high-profile industry recognitions for environmental responsibility: LEED® Gold certification from the U.S...

27 Feb 2010

Energy Management Tool from Avista Evaluates Building's Energy Efficiency

To help commercial customers benchmark the energy efficiency level of their building, Avista has made it easy to upload monthly energy information into the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star® Por...

27 Feb 2010

Beacon to Design New Center for Informatics on NKU Campus

Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc. (OTC BB: BEAC), an emerging global leader in the design, implementation and management of high performance Information Technology Systems (“ITS”) infrastructure solutio...

27 Feb 2010

LEED Gold Certification Awarded to Pinnacle Services' Headquarters

Representatives from Pinnacle Services announced today they have attained LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for their headquarters located at 724 C...

27 Feb 2010

Solyndra to Distribute Cylindrical PV Systems Through DC Power

Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, announced it has signed a new North America distribution agreement with DC Power Systems, a full-service distrib...

27 Feb 2010

Preventing Roof Condensation and Leaks Stops Mold Formation

Building owners and facility managers have long dealt with the threat of mold to their buildings. A leaking roof, ponding water and even condensation from the HVAC ducts, can all lead to mold. But the danger it poses to ...

27 Feb 2010

Hyatt Regency Replaces Halogen Bulbs with Cree LED Lightings to Save Energy Costs

In an effort to become a greener, more energy-efficient hotel, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort has installed LED (light-emitting diode) lighting by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE). One of Orlando’s largest resorts...

27 Feb 2010

Research and Markets: KB Home - SWOT Framework Analysis

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a4d07b/kb_home_swot_fra) has announced the addition of the "KB Home - SWOT Framework Analysis" report to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a ...

27 Feb 2010

KB Home to Get National Housing Quality (NHQ) Certification for the Third Successive Year

The NAHB Research Center today announced that KB Home (NYSE:KBH), one of the nation’s premier home builders, has reaffirmed its position as the first and only builder to earn the prestigious National Housing Qualit...

26 Feb 2010