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Construction Waste-Heat Power Generation Contract Signed by A-Power

A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (Nasdaq: APWR) ("A-Power" or "the Company"), a leading provider of distributed power generation ("DG") systems in China and a fast-growing manufacture...

7 Dec 2009

New Old Green Modular Home: An Innovative Housing Solution for Schools

At the annual conference of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), New World Home and Christchurch School will be presenting an innovative housing solution for schools with the introduction of the New Old Green Modu...

7 Dec 2009

New Disaster Recovery Housing Program Provides Assistance to Galveston Homeowners

Galveston homeowners whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Ike can now apply for assistance from the city's new Disaster Recovery Housing Program - a voluntary program designed to help repair damage and, when necessary, ...

7 Dec 2009

Construction Industry Likely to Remain Weak for Another Year: PCA

Although recent economic news and activity may suggest a technical end to the "Great Recession," the conditions facing the construction industry are likely to remain weak for another year or more, causing a dra...

7 Dec 2009

Constructability Experts Improve Their Corporate Asset Base During Economic Downturn

As a result of the economic downturn, the entire construction community is under capacity. While many companies play a waiting game and rely on constant belt-tightening, Ruby+Associates has chosen to take advantage of th...

7 Dec 2009

Blu Homes to Construct Green Buildings for Commercial and Residential Uses

Blu Homes, Inc. today announced it recently opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Littleton, Mass. to build modern, healthy, green buildings for commercial and residential use. The Littleton facility curren...

7 Dec 2009

The Smart Car Wash Marks the Beginning of Environmentally-Friendly Car Washes

The Smart Car Wash groundbreaking ceremonies, which were held yesterday at Smoketown Shopping Plaza in Woodbridge, VA, marks the start of the next generation of innovative and environmentally-friendly car washes. In a...

7 Dec 2009

Industrial Nanotech Wins Order for Nansulate Thermal Insulation Products from Indian Distributor

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, today announced that the Company has received an initial inventory order from Angstrom Technology Private Limited, the Com...

5 Dec 2009

HCSS Releases New Equipment Maintenance Software for Construction Firms

The new Equipment360™ Equipment Maintenance Software program from HCSS enables construction companies to manage their entire maintenance operation

5 Dec 2009

SHP Leading Design Introduces New iPhone Application to Help People for LEED Exams

SHP Leading Design is pleased to announce the launch of its second iPhone Application, EcoFlash® BD+C: Flashcards for LEED® AP Building Design and Construction Exam. The flashcards are the second in a series ...

5 Dec 2009

Xodtec Announces LED Directional Landscape Light for Garden Projection Lighting

Xodtec Group USA, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, today announced the release of LED directional landscape light

5 Dec 2009

Study Reveals Green Building Materials Market to Grow Steadily

The US Office of the Federal Environmental Executive defines green building as the practice of 1) increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and materials, and 2) reducing building ...

5 Dec 2009

Market Research Report on Landscape Contractors in Scotland

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bb91be/2009_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2009 Plimsoll Analysis - Landscape Contractors (Scotland) - A comprehensive profile of 49 comp...

5 Dec 2009

Sterling Construction Now Owns 80% Stake in Utah-Based Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) (“Sterling” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an 80 percent ownership interest in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company (“RL...

5 Dec 2009

Report Shows Remodelling Can Increase Value of House for Resale

According to Remodeling Magazine's annual Cost vs. Value report for 2009 to 2010, both bathroom and kitchen remodels can result in a significant return on investment during resale of the house. For example, a homeowner w...

5 Dec 2009