Construction
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the construction industry.
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10-05-08
Caterpillar and Trimble Form New Joint Venture to Improve Customer Productivity and Lower Costs on the Construction Site
PEORIA, Ill. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The world's leading earthmoving equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), the leading innovator in developing technology for mobile and work applications, announced to...
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09-23-08
Caterpillar Inc. Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Eighth Consecutive Year
PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caterpillar Inc.
(NYSE: CAT) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eighth straight year and has retained the leadership position in the Industrial Engineering sector for the third yea...
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09-11-08
Owens Corning Launches Solutions to Help Customers Accelerate Their Businesses Through Re-Insulation
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a world leader in building materials and glass fiber reinforcements, today launched a full set of business solutions to help its building materials customers easily, efficiently and profitably enter a...
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09-04-08
Caterpillar Expands Sustainable Product Offerings in Asia-Pacific With Plan to Open New Remanufacturing Facility in Singapore
JURONG TOWNSHIP, Singapore, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of its strategic plan to increase remanufacturing operations and better support the mining market in Asia, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today it will open a new remanufacturing facility in Singap...
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08-11-08
Crest Nicholson publishes Sustainability Report 2007
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This year marks a significant step forward in Crest Nicholson's approach to reporting corporate responsibility. This is the first report since the company delisted, and Crest Nicholson is taki...
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07-09-08
ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) publishes first Corporate Responsibility Report
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ArcelorMittal has announced the publication of its first Corporate Responsibility report 2007; Taking Responsibility for Transforming Tomorrow. The report is available as a pdf download from
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07-07-08
Owens Corning Installing Solar System at Gresham, Ore. Foam Insulation Facility
TOLEDO, OH - July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Sun Edison LLC to provide solar-generated energy through the installation and operation of a 206 kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the r...
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07-03-08
'Green' Power Provides Electricity to Caterpillar's Northern Ireland Facilities
PEORIA, Ill., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In support of strategic initiatives to use alternative or renewable sources to meet 20 percent of its energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities by 25 percent by 2020, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) ...
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06-30-08
Owens Corning Reports Sustainability Progress
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today released its 2007 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's commitment to operating its business with three balanced outcomes of economic growth, environmental stewardship and social p...
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06-25-08
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Awards Owens Corning Masonry Products Prestigious GREENGUARD Certifications
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute today announced that Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) Masonry Products is the first manufactured stone veneer maker to qualify for its GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified(R) and the even more...
