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UC-Irvine Study Documents Carbon Benefits of Turfgrass

Scientists from the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California – Irvine recently published a paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters on January 22, 2010 titled, “Carbon Seque...

23 Feb 2010

Valspar Brings Out Three Trendy Bright Colors for Spring Painting

As winter comes to a close, the bright spring weather can inspire homeowners to freshen their décor with spring paint colors from The Valspar Corporation, a leader in the paint and coatings industry. “Vals...

23 Feb 2010

IdeaPaint Displays Dry-Erase Paint Product in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

IdeaPaint, the creator of high-performance dry-erase paint solutions, announced today that its cutting-edge, consumer-grade, dry-erase paint product CRE-8 was featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Sunday, Februar...

23 Feb 2010

Market Data and Outlook on Bahrain Building Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/71e84b/bahrain_constructi) has announced the addition of the "Bahrain Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2013" report to their offering. ...

23 Feb 2010

GacoSil S-20 Provides Top-Level Fire Protection with ASTM E108 A Rating Certification

Gaco Western, manufacturer of the most technologically advanced elastomeric coatings and polyurethane spray foam for the construction and waterproofing industries, will be showcasing its GacoSil S-20 – a solvent-fr...

23 Feb 2010

Skanska to Build Office for Ferd, a Norweigian Industrial and Finance Business

Skanska (STO:SKAB) has secured the assignment to construct an office building in Asker, outside Oslo. The construction contract totals NOK 290 M, approximately SEK 360 M, which will be included in order bookings for the ...

23 Feb 2010

New Holland Construction to Showcase its Products and Services at BAUMA 2010

At the 29th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment (BAUMA 2010), April 19-25 in Munich, the New Holland Construc...

22 Feb 2010

TD Bank Opens LEED Certified Office; Unveils New Green Design for Future Stores

As part of its overall environment strategy, TD Bank reached its carbon neutral goal by building greener buildings

22 Feb 2010

Architecture Presents New Intelligent Design for Sustainable Urban Landscapes at AAAS Meeting

Steve Luoni and his colleagues in the University of Arkansas Community Design Center lead the movement toward intelligent design of urban landscapes that will reduce energy consumption and limit man’s impact on the environment

22 Feb 2010

Strategies to Mitigate Urban Heat Island

Protect yourself from the summer sun is good advice to children who want to play outside on a hot summer day and it is good advice to cities as a way to mitigate the phenomenon known as urban heat island. For childre...

22 Feb 2010

Business Report on Construction Site Supplies Market in Iran

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/530218/construction_site) has announced the addition of the "Construction Site Supplies Market in Iran: Business Report 2009" report to their off...

22 Feb 2010

New Holland Construction Offers 0% Financing for 42 Months on Super Boom Track Loaders

New Holland Construction announces 0% financing for 42 months on all Skid Steer and Compact Track Loader machines through March 31, 2010. New Holland Super Boom® skid steers and compact track loaders help you do m...

22 Feb 2010

PTC Alliance Continues Divestiture of its Assets

PTC Alliance, a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, fabricated parts, precision components and chrome-plated rod, today announced it is resuming efforts ...

22 Feb 2010

Therma-Tru's Fiberglass and Steel Entry Door Systems Meet New Energy Standards

Therma-Tru®, the nation's leading manufacturer of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems and an operating unit of Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO), has homeowners covered when it comes to meeting the new criteria of...

22 Feb 2010

Orenco Offers New Watertight Landscape Patterned Lids for Onsite Wastewater/Irrigation Systems

Orenco Systems®, Inc. has developed an eye-popping set of watertight Landscape Lids™ for use in onsite wastewater systems and irrigation systems - photographic fiberglass lids in three common landscape patterns...

22 Feb 2010