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Versatube Introduces Installer Program Opportunities

VersaTube® Building Systems has announced the launch of a new Authorized Installer Program designed to link local contractors with building installation experience to its customers in need of installation services. For many licensed construction contractors and handymen, this program represents an opportunity to add a new revenue stream in an otherwise challenging economic market.

30 Nov 2009

Contest Looks for Safer, Smarter, Greener Houses

DaVinci Quest made a request of the Longmont City Council for a resolution giving permission to DaVinci Quest to hold an innovation contest planned to demonstrate technologies that can make a house smarter, safer and gre...

30 Nov 2009

Lanes to Mercier Bridge Closed to Enable Completion of Construction Work

The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) and the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) wish to inform the public about the closure of one of two lanes on ramp 2 (access ramp from La Pra...

28 Nov 2009

Architecture and Landscape Design Together Result in Beautiful Gardens

The tranquility of gardens is no coincidence; careful planning is required to create that sense of escape from the daily grind.

28 Nov 2009

SEK 166 Million Building Contract Taken up by Peab

Kungsfiskaren subsidiary Peab (STO:PEABB) has been contracted to rebuild an office building at Telefonplan in Hägersten to 255 studios and penthouses. The apartments, mostly 1's, described as first-time resi...

27 Nov 2009

Details on Toronto Waterfront Development Project to be Released

Members of the media are invited to an event where details will be released about a major real estate development in Toronto's eastern waterfront, which is before Toronto City Council for approval. Marking the first priv...

27 Nov 2009

Research and Markets Releases Top Infrastructure Projects Database

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b5c8ad/global250_infras) has announced the addition of the "Global-250: Infrastructure Projects Database" directory to their offering. The infrastructur...

26 Nov 2009

ZTE Corp. Announces Alliance with Javeriana University for Telecommunications Lab Construction

ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, announced its partnership with the renow...

26 Nov 2009

The Future of Sustainable Urban Development is Bright According to Siemens

Siemens AG anticipates massive investments will be made in infrastructure in major cities throughout the world in the coming years. The largest part of the funds will be invested in ecofriendly solutions. “Cities a...

26 Nov 2009

Deep Energy Retrofits Could Save Homes 30-50 Percent in Energy Costs

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has announced plans to conduct a series of deep energy retrofit research projects with the potential to improve the energy efficiency in selected homes by as much as 30 to 50 percent.

26 Nov 2009

Dow Corning Products to Feature at Batimat 2009 Construction Trade Show

Covadis and ATE Vitratech will spotlight Dow Corning’s products and solutions at Batimat 2009, a leading global construction trade show dedicated this year to sustainable renovation and energy efficiency, November 2-7, in Paris.

26 Nov 2009

Materials for Sustainable Architecture is the Feature of Arkema's Latest Webzine

The fourth issue of E-nov'mag, Arkema's innovation webzine, focuses on the Arkema materials for use in innovative and sustainable architecture. Managing energy in buildings, minimising the environmental footp...

26 Nov 2009

EcoEnergy Scandinavia Signs MoU to Construct Waste-to-Energy Facilities in China

Today at the Swedish Department of Foreign Affairs, Swedish EcoEnergy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Changzhou Xinbei District Government and Jiangsu Guoyu Electric Co Ltd. regarding building local waste-t...

26 Nov 2009

Research Analysis on UK Consulting Engineers Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/51350a/2009_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2009 Plimsoll Analysis - Consulting Engineers - A comprehensive profile of 1000 companies ope...

26 Nov 2009

NCC Receives SEK 167 Million Order from Riksbyggen to Build Apartments in Stockholm

NCC Construction Sweden (STO:NCCA)(STO:NCCB) has been commissioned to build 140 new tenant-owned apartments in Hässelby Strand, Stockholm. The client is Riksbyggen and the order is worth SEK 167 million. The assignm...

26 Nov 2009