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New Lightweight Hoists from Alimak Hek gives Competitive Edge for smaller building projects

February 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

Alimak Hek has launched two new lightweight transport platforms and material hoists which have been specifically designed for smaller building projects which make them the perfect choice for scaffolders, building companies and rental/hire companies supplying the construction industry. For more than 60 years Alimak Hek have been one of world’s leading supplier of rack and …

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Canadian timber construction initiative attracts support from AAA

January 17, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Economic News, Trends & Analysis

A new scheme to encourage construction with timber in Canada has been welcomed by AAA, which claims the scheme could boost returns for forestry investors. Boston, MA, USA, January 16, 2012 — A new scheme to encourage construction with timber in Canada has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), which claims the scheme could …

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Stannah provide Xtralifting for Hammersmith’s new Academy

January 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

January 9th 2012 – Environments don’t come much busier than a brand-new, state-of-the-art secondary school in West London – which is why Hammersmith Academy features two 13-person Stannah Xtralift passenger lifts to help bring access between four floors for school personnel and mobility compromised users, including students. With circa 780 students, staff and visitors to …

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New Jersey Issues Final Energy Master Plan

January 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

After significant delays, New Jersey finally released the State’s 2011 Energy Master Plan. As expected, the plan provides a significant commitment to solar power, but also addresses this year’s dramatic drop in SREC prices. The plan didn’t over incentivize the solar industry, and expands on the energy conservation incentives for existing buildings which is important …

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EliteProNet Announces $1.8 Million Project Awarded to Georgia Client

December 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

EliteProNet, one of the nation’s leading subcontractor Networks, is proud to announce the largest, single award to have been granted to an EliteProNet client to date: On December 7th 2011 West Palm Beach, FL, December 16, 2011 – EliteProNet, one of the nation’s leading subcontractor Networks, is proud to announce the largest, single award to …

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Infrastructure/ Construction Stock News: Firemans Contractors (OTCBB:FRCN) Wins Dallas Best and Brightest Award

December 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Banking & Investment

DALLAS – December 14, 2011 – Fireman’s Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) (OTCQB:FRCN.OB) a parking lot and pavement maintenance company, is pleased to announce a Holiday Open House today to showcase the Company’s expanded corporate headquarters. It will be held at 2406 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas , from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00.   “We are …

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Infrastructure/ Construction Stock News: Fireman’s Contractors (OTCBB:FRCN) Nominated for Best and Brightest Award by the Dallas / Fort Worth Build Expo

December 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas – December 6, 2011 – Fireman’s Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) (OTCQB:FRCN.OB) is proud to announce the Company’s nomination for the “Best and Brightest” Award. This honor is awarded to a worthy company each year by the Dallas / Fort Worth Build Expo during the show. Fireman’s Contractors will be hosting …

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Versatile Kubota M108S Agricultural Tractor Is Right For Every Job

November 30, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Agriculture

In tough economic times, versatility is as important as price, which is why the Kubota M108S agricultural tractor is a firm favourite with farmers and contractors alike. Part of the hugely popular Kubota M Series, the M108S has been designed to offer the agricultural sector power, performance, versatility and reliability – and all at an …

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Steaming good service in The Lakes thanks to Stannah Platform Lift at the heritage Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

November 22, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

November 22nd 2011 – Where would visitors and staff be at Ravenglass Station in Cumbria without the Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift delivering access for all in the newly built Turntable Café on Platform 1? Established in 1875 as the first public narrow-gauge railway in England, the heritage Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (La’al Ratty …

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Kubota Take Stand at Royal Ulster Winter Fair 2011

November 22, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Agriculture

‘Cutting costs, needn’t mean cutting quality when it comes to agricultural machines’ that’s the message Kubota Tractor and Groundcare will be giving visitors to the Royal Ulster Winter Fair. Throughout the show, Kubota – known for its affordable, reliable equipment – will be exhibiting the M and M40 Series agricultural tractors and the RTV900 all-terrain …

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Quality and Reliability Underlined as Moortown Chooses More of Kubota’s Market-Leading Mini Excavators

November 8, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

Bradford-based construction, civil engineering and groundworks contractor Moortown (www.moortowngroup.com) has enhanced its equipment fleet with the purchase of six more market-leading Kubota mini excavators, in a deal that now takes the total number of Kubota models used by the company well into double figures. Three KX080-3 and three KX057-4 machines – the two highest capacity …

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Dolmans Group Introduces Innovative Claims Handling Using Xactware Software

November 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Professional claims handler is the first to offer Xactware products and services to Dutch market AMSTERDAM 7th November 2011 /Targetwire/ — The Dolmans Group, a leading full-service mitigation and reconstruction firm, is the first organisation in the Dutch property insurance industry to adopt Xactware's claims estimation and management solutions to improve home claims service and …

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The UK’s largest independent lift manufacturer, Stannah, have launched a new website for their commercial customers.

November 2, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

November 1st 2011 – If you are looking for information about lift products, their applications, technical information, product images and the latest legislation then take a fresh look at You’ll find a host of resources relating to all Stannah lift products and services; from small service lifts to enormous moving walkways – and everything in …

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CAS low profile hoist tower streamlines London’s St George’s Tower construction

October 24, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

Cambridge-based Construction Access Systems (CAS) working in conjunction with the University of Southampton Research Institute for Industry (RIFI) has developed an innovative low profile, common tower system designed to speed up construction and save costs on high rise construction projects up to 70 storeys or 300 metres. The first system is now in use at …

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The Global Demand for Infrastructure; (BIP-UN.TO), (NYSE: HSC), (OTCBB: FRCN), (NasdaqGS: STRL)

October 21, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

A Sector to Bet on …Oversubscribed offerings and Global Growth    POINT ROBERTS, – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector stock research including construction stocks, homebuilder and infrastructure stocks releases an investor close-up for the global infrastructure sector. From over subscribed stock offerings in Brookfield Infrastructure, to Foreign Institutional Investors moving into construction stocks in India …

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Outsource Services Group Implements Xactware Products

October 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Software

Outsource Services Group Implements Xactware Products Integration promotes consistency, efficiency throughout loss adjusting cycle DUBLIN, Ireland /Targetwire/ — Outsource Services Group, the leading supplier of services solutions to the Irish insurance market, has adopted Xactware's products to provide its customers with a consistent, efficient approach to property loss adjusting. OSG will integrate Xactimate® and XactAnalysis®, …

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Infrastructure/ Construction Stock News: Fireman’s Contractors (OTCBB:FRCN) Moves to New Texas Location to Facilitate Expansion and Growth

October 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

FORT WORTH, Texas – October 17, 2011 – Construction Stock News update: Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) (OTCQB:FRCN.OB) reports it has moved into their new corporate offices in Fort Worth , Texas . The relocation from North Richland Hills was spurred by continuous growth within the Company, including customer service, marketing, sales, operational personnel and …

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Skilled Trades people Shortage Could Lead to Opportunity for Fireman’s Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN)

October 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

POINT ROBERTS, – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector stock research including construction stocks, homebuilder and infrastructure stocks releases the following commentary on the sector and Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN). Headlines across Canada and the US remind us that the attention that shifted from trade to higher education has caught us with a shortage of …

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Infrastructure Stock News; Fireman’s Contractors (OTCBB: FRCN) Moves Into New Headquarters in Fort Worth

October 11, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

FORT WORTH, Texas – October 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB:FRCN.OB) (OTCQB:FRCN.OB) is a full service contractor providing professional services for commercial and government clients in Road Improvements, Parking Lot Maintenance, Seal Coating, Parking Lot Striping, Pavement Marking, and Asphalt Maintenance and Repair has moved into their new corporate offices in Fort Worth, …

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Infrastructure Stock Alert: Fireman’s Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) Trades up 54.55%

October 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

POINT ROBERTS, – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector stock research including construction stocks, homebuilder and infrastructure stocks releases an investor alert for infrastructure stock, Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN). The stock is trading at $0.17, up   0.06 (54.55%) on 102,000 in early morning trading. The company recently reported news of a 390% increase in revenue …

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Infrastructure Stocks to Watch; (NYSE: BIP), (TSX: CSE), (OTCBB: FRCN), (TSX: ARF)

October 6, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

(TSX: ARF) Explodes Gaining 76% on News of BC Hydro Deal POINT ROBERTS, – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector stock research including construction stocks, homebuilder and infrastructure stocks releases the following close-up on small and large cap infrastructure stocks for Thursday October 6th. Armtec Infrastructure ( Toronto: ARF.TO ) has been a stock to watch …

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Penny Stock, Fireman’s Contractors (OTCBB: FRCN) Founded by Fireman, Gives Back To Firefighters

October 6, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Following in the Footsteps of Fireman’s Fund Insurance; Allianz Group (ALV.DE) POINT ROBERTS, – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector stock research including construction stocks, homebuilder and infrastructure stocks issues a company profile and investor alert for recently listed Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN).   The Company was founded by fireman, Aaron Gilmore, Chief Operations Officer. …

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Tuesday’s Infrastructure Stocks Trading; (NYSE: BIP), (TSX: CSE), (OTCBB: FRCN), (TSX: ARF)

October 5, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Agriculture

POINT ROBERTS – October 5, 2011 – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector stock research including construction stocks, homebuilder and infrastructure stocks releases the following close-up on small and large cap infrastructure stocks for Tuesday October 4th and why one analyst likes the sector. ARMTEC INFRASTRUCTURE INC. (Toronto: ARF.TO) closed up at $1.04, up 0.20 (23.81%) …

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Infrastructure Stocks News; Fireman’s Contractors (OTCBB:FRCN) Reports 390% Increase in Revenue for Fiscal 2011

October 4, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

FORT WORTH, Texas – October 4, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB:FRCN.OB) (OTCQB:FRCN.OB) is a full service contractor providing professional services for commercial and government clients in Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, Road Improvements, Seal Coating, Parking Lot Maintenance, and Pavement Marking reported a 390.59% for is Fiscal 2011 year ending June 30th, 2011. Fiscal …

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Black Mold, Lawsuits and the Pursuit of a Healthy Home Environment

October 4, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Building Cleaning Services ensures superior service for mold removal, serving homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area. Specializing in mold remediation, Building Cleaning Services provides effective mold removal, preventing problems that can result from neglecting mold growth. Los Angeles, CA, October 03, 2011 (Straight Line PR) — Homeowners, housing authorities and construction companies can avoid …

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A lifting labour of love – Stannah Lifts contribute to refurbishment of Art Deco development

September 23, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Architecture

September 23rd 2011 – Gunnersbury Court is a 1930s private housing development of 73 flats within three Art Deco apartment buildings arranged as an attractive square surrounded by extensive grounds. This popular residential development has recently been the subject of a total refurbishment and upgrading the lifts was central to the programme. Knowing how much …

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Rosendin Electric Earns a Spot on 2011 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America

September 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Latest Engineering and BIM/CAD Technology Brings New Level of Automation to Electrical Construction. Monarch Beach, CA, September 17, 2011 — Rosendin Electric, the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, today announced that it has been named to this year’s InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of …

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Odebrecht & Braskem Bring Sustainable Award to U.S. University Students

September 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

The Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development Rewards Future Leaders in Engineering and Chemistry. CORAL GABLES, Fla. – (September 12, 2011) — The Odebrecht Organization is introducing its award for sustainable development to American universities through two of its subsidiaries – Odebrecht USA, the North American division of a global leader in engineering and construction services, …

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University of Limerick Uses Xactware Claims Estimate Data to Evaluate Business Class

August 31, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Academic journals: Undergraduate students' risk management performance benchmarked against real-time XactAnalysis data LONDON and COUNTY LIMERICK, Ireland /Targetwire/ — Several academic journals have recently published articles discussing how the Business Studies programme at University of Limerick used Xactware claims data to evaluate 435 undergraduate students as they developed skills in insurance loss risk assessment. For …

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Wexham Court Primary school to be a landmark in sustainable construction

August 12, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

  Extensive refurbishment and extension work is under progress at Wexham Court Primary School, Slough. The £3.5million project contracted to Mansell Construction Services Ltd. is being carried out in separate phases, with the construction of nine classrooms and associated facilities being carried out as the first phase.   Further renovation of the existing building, a …

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