Nick Gilbert

Articles from Nick

The Possibilities of Sustainable Hardwood is an Alternative

In this interview, AZoBuild talks to Jan Terje Nielsen, Head of Marketing at Kebony AS about Kebony's Sustainably Grown Wood - Adapted and Developed to meet Tropical Hardwood Standards.

4 Mar 2013

Building the World's Tallest Building - The Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world standing at a height of 828 m (2,716.5 ft). It is not just a magnificent work of art but a unique feat in engineering.

10 Jan 2013

SITECH Mongolia Joins Construction Technology Solution Network

Trimble revealed that SITECH Mongolia has joined the SITECH Technology dealership. This is the first global distribution network, which is fully dedicated to provide construction technology solutions. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction systems currently available to heavy civil construction contractors.

1 Oct 2012

Sound Transit Selects PCL Civil Constructors for South 200th Link Extension Project

An independent construction group, PCL Civil Constructors, has bagged a contract for the construction of the South 200thLink Extension Project. The contract is valued at $169 million and involves the design-build of a light rail system.

1 Oct 2012

Nationwide Insurance Opens New Green Facility in San Antonio

Nationwide Insurance has opened a new state-of-the-art, green building in San Antonio. The new building is in Westover Hills and the ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Joe Straus, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Ray Lopez, Councilman; and Sheryl Sculley, City Manager. The new facility will accommodate 2,000 total employees and the company has begun recruitment.

1 Oct 2012

Southern Ontario Businesses to Benefit from George Brown College's Green Building Centre

The new Green Building Centre of George Brown College that received financial support from the Harper Government will benefit the southern Ontario businesses working on innovating sustainable construction.

29 Sep 2012

DesignBuildBLUFF Completes New Sustainable Home on Navajo Nation

Non-profit organization, DesignBuildBLUFF, has completed a new environmentally sustainable home, The Nakai House, designed and constructed by eight students as part of the one-year program of the organization. All the eight students hail from the University of Colorado in Denver, U.S.

29 Sep 2012

CalHFA Releases $7 Million for Preservation and Housing of California Seniors

To assist initiatives to preserve and rehabilitate Woodbridge Village Apartments, The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has sanctioned funds of $7 million. Woodbridge Village Apartments is a 50-unit housing complex for senior citizens located at St. Helena. This is CalHFA’s first step towards the restoration and preservation of affordable housing for California senior citizens.

29 Sep 2012

Bay Adelaide Centre East Designed for LEED Platinum Certification

The Bay Adelaide Centre East office tower in downtown Toronto, a part of Brookfield Office Properties, is all set to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) CS (Core & Shell) Platinum certification.

29 Sep 2012

Carlisle Coatings + Waterproofing Offers Masonry Sealer for Damp Surfaces

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing (CCW) has unveiled the first masonry sealer that can be used on damp surfaces, which will provide considerable savings to contractors who use it.

28 Sep 2012

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