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Beautiful pavers serve purpose, handle storm water runoff
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The colored interlocking bricks, called pavers, on Thule and Payne streets are pretty and they serve a purpose: handling storm water runoff. Dealing with storm water runoff is important because of
Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Defense mandates. Engineers are charged with developing ways to reduce storm water runoff, which would otherwise flow into streams, rivers, or lakes carrying possible contaminants and erode stream beds.
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Enter your projects in the 2010 Hardscape North America Awards
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The Hardscape North America Hardscape Project Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by contractors in residential and commercial/industrial applications. These projects may include but are not limited to walkways, patios, driveways, plazas, parking lots, etc.
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US housing still in uncertain waters
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At first glance, the latest S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Index data suggest U.S. home values continue to improve, but underneath the surface, the inventory
of unsold homes and foreclosures suggest weak demand and an elusive sustainable recovery.
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Alliance introduces the first polymeric sand specifically designed for drainage and non-drainage bed
systems. It can be used with concrete pavers,wetcast and natural stones. MORE |
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Housing starts slowing: CMHC
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The growth rate for housing construction will slow over the last half of the year, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said in its latest quarterly
outlook. The federal agency also forecast the rate of housing starts in 2011 will stabilize and grow at the same rate as the population.
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Small business owners brace for double dip
Dayton Business Journal
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Even though the nation's small business owners love running their own companies, they are bracing for a double-dip recession, according to the latest small business survey by Citibank, part of Citigroup Inc.
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School officials choose pavers over asphalt because they are more durable
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School officials are defending their decision to install permeable pavers in the Western Trails School parking lot in Carol Stream, Ill., amid protests from some community members that the price tag is
too high.
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Press release and industry announcement
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Walter Hess, CEO of The HESS Group of Companies, announces that J. Kevin Duggan, President of HESS USA, is leaving the company effective Oct. 31, 2010. "Over the last five years, Kevin Duggan has made significant contributions to the value recognition of our equipment and related services, both within our customer base and to the overall industry," shared Walter Hess. "His efforts have raised the awareness throughout the North
American market for the technological performance and operational benefits provided by Hess equipment. We appreciate the value Kevin has provided on our behalf, and we fully support Kevin's decision to pursue his own venture at this time."
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Attorney General Cuomo announces additional $5 million investment to fight Bronx River pollution
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Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced that he is dedicating an additional $2.5 million from the Bronx River Watershed Initiative to join local efforts in reducing water pollution in the river. The funding will be combined with $2.5 million in matching and leveraged funds, bringing the total to $5 million, which will go to 11 local entities for green infrastructure projects to clean up the river.
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US falls short in awarding small-business contracts
The Wall Street Journal
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A record number of federal dollars went to small businesses in 2009, although the federal government once again fell short of reaching its annual goal, according to a report from the Small Business Administration.
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Rampf FLEXWAY system not only ensures proper mold alignment, but allows your mold tamperhead to float and trowel the product face to create a beautiful face for your product. DETAILS |
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US manufacturing data gives stocks a big boost
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Stock indexes surged in Europe and on Wall Street after an unexpectedly strong U.S. manufacturing survey further eased tensions about the global economic
recovery. Hot on the heels of an upbeat manufacturing report in China and forecast-busting Australian economic growth, shares were enjoying one of their best days in months, following a disappointing August.
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