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$347.9 Million Joint Venture Bridge Project Awarded to Granite Construction

Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) announced today that Granite Construction Company, in joint venture with Flatiron Constructors, Inc. of Longmont, Colorado and Parsons Transportation Group of Washington, DC ...

13 Apr 2006

Ohio Gratings Inc. Selected for Green Roof Project

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has selected Ohio Gratings Inc. to provide the grating for the walking surface on the new green roof in downtown Washington, DC. The aluminum grating will allow plants ...

13 Apr 2006

High Temperature Long-Term Grease Increases Productivity in Brick Manufacture

A newly developed lubricant is bringing production improvements to the heavy clay sector. Green bricks are fired for several hours at typical temperatures of 1050°C. This heat is also felt by the bearings of the hot ...

12 Apr 2006

UK Construction Bounces Back in First Quarter

The sale of construction products in the UK rose in the first quarter of 2006, the first time in over a year. After a fall in construction output in 2005 - the first decline for ten years - the Construction Products Asso...

12 Apr 2006

Metoc Launches New UK Marine Aggregates Services

Metoc plc has launched a new service to provide environmental engineering for dredging of marine aggregates from the UK Continental Shelf to meet demand by major developments in the South East, such as the Thames Gateway...

12 Apr 2006

Glazing and Window Replacement Sector to Benefit from Recycling Trials

Businesses in the glazing and window replacement sector are the latest to benefit from a series of WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) trials to improve recycling services for Small and Medium Enterprises (...

12 Apr 2006

Recycled Plasterboard in Agricultural Applications Receive Funding by WRAP

Two projects which will trial the use of recycled plasterboard in agricultural applications have received funding from WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme). The two projects form part of WRAP’s programme to ...

12 Apr 2006

Concrete Success for Brand & Rae's Green Glass Trials

A Scottish company has found the concrete evidence it was looking for after successful trials showed recycled glass could replace primary aggregates in the manufacture of higher value blocks. Fife-based concrete bloc...

12 Apr 2006

ASSA ABLOY Increased Market Share in Steel Doors and Frames

Baron Metal Industries is a well established company primarily in the Canadian commercial steel door and frame industry. Baron has established itself during the last 25 years as a strong player in the mid-range door and ...

11 Apr 2006

New Material Handling System to Track Equipment and Inventory

Barcoding Inc., the nationally recognized leader in data-capture solutions, and SNC-Lavalin have created a new Material Handling System that utilizes barcodes and handheld computers to track equipment and inventory at co...

11 Apr 2006

How to Save Money with your Home Cooling System

Air conditioners and heat pumps are just like your car when it comes to maintenance. Both operate more efficiently and last longer if they receive scheduled care and attention. And since your cooling system makes up half...

11 Apr 2006

Device Helps Beat Hose Pipe Bans

With hose pipe bans now in force across much of the South of England and more water restrictions threatened, the issue of water conservation is more important than ever. An old fashioned toilet with a handle mechanis...

11 Apr 2006

Decorative Concrete Industry Showcased

The Concrete Network, the most comprehensive resource on the web for decorative concrete information, has produced two pieces in its decorative concrete artwork series, showcasing the artistry evolving in the decorative ...

11 Apr 2006

Smallest, Lightest Cordless Drill/Driver in Lightweight Kit from Metabo

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a new kit featuring its Pow...

11 Apr 2006

CERAM Relieves the Load for Glasgow Gallery

Wanting to do extensive refurbishment work to the splendid Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow, but not sure how well the old building would stand up to it and the extra load it would hold was a dilemma until the develope...

11 Apr 2006