Further to the press release issued on October 7, 2008, The Churchill Corporation today announced that a normal course issuer bid has been approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”).
The Corporation intends to purchase up to 1,391,090 of its common shares by way of normal course purchases on the TSX, representing 10% of the [...]
The world’s leading earthmoving equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble, the leading innovator in developing technology for mobile and work applications, announced today the creation of a new joint venture company and a new distribution agreement. The new company, VirtualSite Solutions, will integrate the deep expertise of both parent companies in the areas of product [...]
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that it has called for redemption all of its outstanding Senior Convertible Notes due May 13, 2033. The company also announced that, on June 1, 2008, in accordance with the terms of the indenture under which the notes were issued, the notes became eligible for conversion based upon [...]
SNC-Lavalin ProFac Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin, Canada’s biggest engineering firm, has been awarded a contract by The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada to provide facility management services for its investment real estate portfolio. The five-year contract begins on January 1, 2008, with options for renewals.
SNC-Lavalin ProFac was selected by Standard Life [...]
From 2008, GaLaBau, the International Trade Fair for Urban Green and Open Spaces, is the new forum for the construction, maintenance and management of golf courses in Germany. The “German Golf Course Conference” offers German golf associations and their members – golf course operators, managers, architects and greenkeepers – the opportunity for joint presentation. Some [...]
The principal architect of the proposed Midland County Jail says limiting inmates’ movement around the facility is one way to cut costs.
Richard Bromfield told Midland County commissioners about ways he’s tried to balance fiscal responsibility with the need for security.
“We really want to limit the movement of [...]
Property Management Network Inc. announced the release of it’s new business website and diverse variety of property management services offered to the investment property owner, both large and small.
Property Management Network Inc. offers a wide range of services, including real time reporting, tenant relations management, lease administration, supplier management, advertising, marketing, operating budgeting, capital equipment [...]
Alternative Construction Company, Inc. announced the formation of the Future of Building Institute, Inc. (FBII), a non-profit organization currently being formed for the purposes of attracting and combining
Mr. A.J. Francel, President of FBII, stated, “We are interested in achieving total housing solutions. For years, the economics of housing have looked at mortgage costs, maintenance costs, [...]
Hochtief Facility Management GmbH is to assume responsibility for complete technical building management for the Federal Highway Research Institute in Bergisch Gladbach for the next three years. The company has just signed a contract to this effect with the institute, which belongs to the German Ministry for Transport, Construction and Urban Development.
Shares of ServiceMaster Co. posted their biggest percentage gain in more than 21 years Tuesday after the nation’s largest provider of lawn-care and landscaping services said it might be for sale.
ServiceMaster stock climbed $1.25, or 10.5 percent, to $13.15, on the New York Stock Exchange, the stock’s largest advance since July 1985.
The Downers Grove-based [...]
At 55, local architect James Robbins isn’t thinking about retiring anytime soon, but he recently made a lifestyle change with those golden years in mind.
Robbins, founder and director of design for San Diego-based Robbins Jorgensen Christopher, sold his home in Rancho Bernardo last year and purchased a two-bedroom, two-bath condominium in downtown’s luxury high-rise development [...]
One Lily Inc. and Practice Pay Solutions announced a strategic relationship to provide small business with e-commerce solutions, including websites, transaction tools, communications services, and affiliate management.
One Lily President Angela Nielsen said the synergy between the two companies will greatly benefit both firms’ clients, by reducing the time it takes a company to establish a [...]