Bio Base Europe is granted €21 million to become the first open innovation and education center for the biobased economy in Europe

On December 12, Europe, Flanders and The Netherlands have joined forces within the framework of an Interreg IV project and allocated €21 million to Bio Base Europe. Bio Base Europe is the largest Interreg project ever granted to the Dutch-Flemish border region. Bio Base Europe will build research and training facilities for biobased activities, in order to speed up the development of a sustainable biobased economy in Europe. Bio Base Europe is... 

Locking Leg Prevents Vandalism and Theft

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. introduces the exclusive Locking Leg for its Right Built Champion(TM) and Buddy(TM) by Stone Mortar Mixers. The patent-pending Locking Leg easily attaches to the mixer’s axle in place of the tire and helps to deter vandalism and theft. The Leg is ideal for rental houses that want to assure the return of their inventory of Stone mixers. It also protects the contractor’s investment in the equipment. Two... 

Heads of State reach EU Climate deal

At their Summit, the EU Heads of State endorsed the 20% mandatory targets for renewables agreed on Tuesday and adopted a general principle of 100% auctioning of CO2 allowances in the power sector. The two measures will be forceful drivers for Europe’s wind power industry, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). “The Heads of State commitment to domestic EU carbon reductions was watered down today, but the 27 mandatory national... 

Red Ledges Development Offers Tremendous Value with Golf & Tennis Amenities Created by Legends Jack Nicklaus, Cliff Drysdale and Jim McLean

Red Ledges, a development in the beautiful valley of Heber City, Utah, is the world’s only recreational community offering golf and tennis amenities created by legends Jack Nicklaus, Cliff Drysdale and Jim McLean. Red Ledges is a nearly 2,000-acre mountain paradise that will consist of 1,200 luxury custom homes and world-class facilities. Red Ledges has teamed up with Jack Nicklaus, the “Most Powerful Person in Golf” as deemed by Golf Inc. Magazine,... 

W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

Today, luminaries of Los Angeles politics, entertainment and business gathered to celebrate the rise of Hollywood’s newest star at the iconic corner of Hollywood & Vine: the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. The “topping out” ceremony offered a dramatic preview of the property in true Hollywood style; complete with aerial acrobats, streaming banners, plenty of cameras and a clear message: Get ready for the excitement coming in November... 

California Infrastructure Investment to Result in Thousands of New Jobs

The developer of the 244-acre Sacramento Railyards project announced today that approximately 3,000 new jobs will be created in 2009 as a direct result of voter passage of Proposition 1C, the $2.8 billion Housing and Infrastructure Bond and Proposition1B, the $19.9 billion Transportation Bond as well as other local and federal infrastructure funds. The announcement comes as the Obama administration considers a federal economic recovery plan with a... 

Emecole Offers Contractors New Basement Waterproofing System and Partially Finished Basement Opportunity

Emecole, Inc. of Romeoville, IL has just developed a basement prefinishing model that offers contractors a new business opportunity. Using this model a contractor can perform basement waterproofing and completely prepare the basement for finishing at a later date. With the housing market in a slump, more and more homeowners are investing in their existing homes. Emecole says one of the best, long-term investments for a house is basement waterproofing... 

Homex Announces 2009 Revenue Guidance Above the Industry’s Expected Average Growth Rate

Desarrolladora Homex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced its guidance for 2009. The Company expects to perform favorably in the year ahead with revenue growth in the range of 8 to 10 percent and EBITDA(1) margin in the range of 23.0 percent to 24.0 percent bolstered by continuing demand for affordable entry-level homes and the favorable mortgage conditions to finance them under federal housing programs. During 2009, Homex expects challenging macroeconomic conditions... 

Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc., Files Suit Against Investors in Federal Court

Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. announced that it has filed a complaint against Roswell Capital Partners and Centre Court Asset Management, along with their respective funds, BridgePointe Master Fund, Ltd., CAMOFI Master LDC, and CAMHZN Master LDC in New York Federal Court. The Company seeks a declaratory judgment against the Investors for alleged breach of contract and breach of fiduciary responsibilities by committing violations of... 

Maguire Properties Signs Approximately 45,000 Square Foot Lease with InnovaSystems International, Inc.

Maguire Properties, Inc., a Southern California-focused real estate investment trust, announced today it has executed a new lease with InnovaSystems International, Inc. for approximately 45,000 square feet at 2385 Northside Drive, which is part of the Mission City Corporate Center in San Diego, California. InnovaSystems is expected to take occupancy in the first quarter of 2010. Mr. Nelson C. Rising, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,...