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South Carolina DOT Awards Construction Engineering and Inspection Contract to Baker

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, has been awarded an On-Call construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) contract by South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) District 1, which encompasses the counties of Lee, Kershaw, Lexington, Sumter and Richland.

30 Aug 2013

New State-of-the-Art Convention Centre Opened at Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to larger and more complex conventions and trade shows.

29 Aug 2013

SolarWorld Supplies Solar Panels for Largest Solar-Electric Installation in Dominican Republic

Solar panels from SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years, now power the largest solar-electric installation in the Caribbean nation of Dominican Republic. The 1.5-megawatt solar array sits near the runway of Cibao International Airport, the country’s third largest airport.

28 Aug 2013

Gehan Homes Opens Greer Ranch in Arizona

Gehan Homes, a Dallas-based homebuilder, announces the grand opening of its first community in Arizona, Hacienda at Greer Ranch in Surprise. One of the top 30 builders in the U.S., Gehan Homes is introducing a new series of homes targeted to the move-up homebuyer.

28 Aug 2013

Ohio DOT Awards Phase II of Lakefront West Project to Baker

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, was awarded a one-year, $4.5 million roadway and structure design services contract by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for Phase II of the Lakefront West project on U.S. Route 6 in Cleveland, Ohio.

28 Aug 2013

Sears Holdings Selected to Participate in U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR National Building Competition

Sears Holdings Corporation has been selected to participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings, which is designed to help improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and protect the environment.

27 Aug 2013

Lemminkäinen Awarded Contract to Build 46-House Residential Area in Istra

Lemminkäinen will build a 46-house residential area in Istra in the Moscow region. The construction contract was awarded to Lemminkäinen by the Russian OOO Mikrorayon Kantri. The project is financed by Bank ZENIT. The total value of Lemminkäinen's contract is over EUR 100 million.

22 Aug 2013

Formica Introduces Customizable Laminate

Formica Corporation, the inventor of laminate, introduces Formica Envision™, the latest product to capitalize on laminate’s limitless design potential by turning high-resolution images into captivating wall panels, doors, countertops or any surface on which a designer would use Formica® high pressure laminate or Formica® Compact™.

20 Aug 2013

PSE&G and PPL to Commence Construction of Susquehanna-Roseland Power Line Project

Public Service Electric & Gas Company and PPL Electric Utilities will start construction of the Susquehanna-Roseland power line project in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on Sept. 3.

17 Aug 2013

Honeywell Completes $2-Million Smart Building Retrofit for Brooklyn Spring Creek Towers

Honeywell announced the completion of a $2-million smart building retrofit for Spring Creek Towers in Brooklyn, N.Y. The project will help facility personnel more effectively manage energy use, and increase safety and security across the development’s 46 apartment towers and multiple parking garages, retail centers and other amenities.

16 Aug 2013

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