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William Lyon Homes to Unveil Citrus Pointe's New Model Homes on August 1st

Homebuyers ready to invigorate their lives should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 1st when William Lyon Homes unveils Citrus Pointe's brand-new model homes, marking the highly-anticipated debut of The Orchards' first neighborhood. Buyers are encouraged to invite their family and friends to this milestone event, where they can tour the professionally decorated model homes for the first time and explore Upland's new must-see townhome collection.

20 Jul 2015

Study Provides Insight into 'Woodquakes'

The structural properties of brittle materials like rock or ceramic, such as cracking under stress, have long been studied in detail, providing insight into avalanches, earthquakes and landslides. Wood and its response to stress or strain has been less known at a fundamental level – until now.

20 Jul 2015

Volcanic Ore Popcorn Could Improve Insulation for Buildings

A humble soil additive used by millions of amateur and professional gardeners alike is set to slash the cost of the most effective form of insulation for buildings.

20 Jul 2015

Victory by William Lyon Homes Offers New Luxury Residences at Vista Del Mar in Pittsburg

Victory by William Lyon Homes offers brand new luxury residences in a breathtaking setting atop the foothills at Vista Del Mar in Pittsburg. The neighborhood's recent new home release highlights desirable Residence Three and Residence Four designs in exceptional cul-de-sac settings. These beautiful single-family detached homes boast California Rooms for casual indoor/outdoor living, spacious guest suites and dens, cozy fireplaces, window door sliders, large yards with no rear neighbors and much more. For a complete list of features and to tour the models, visit the sales gallery today.

20 Jul 2015

Cement Market in China Expected to Grow at CAGR of 1.21% over 2014-2019

About Cement Market in China
As cement is one of the most essential raw materials in the construction industry, the cement market is considered the backbone of the construction market. Cement is one of the vital commodities for development and falls under the likes of oil and steel. The versatile nature of cement makes it suitable for construction of houses, roads, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

20 Jul 2015

Brookfield Residential to Create New Haven Master-Planned Community in Ontario Ranch

Brookfield Residential continues their legacy of creating the best places to call home with New Haven, their newest master-planned community coming soon to Ontario Ranch. New Haven is a vibrant community "Where the Good Stuff Happens," offering homebuyers an escape from a busy world with appealing new home collections, robust recreation, and a family-friendly atmosphere that promotes connectivity.

17 Jul 2015

Presidio Residential Capital and Williams Homes Announce Groundbreaking on Foothill 74 Townhome Community in Los Angeles

Presidio Residential Capital and Williams Homes have broken ground on Foothill 74, a three-acre community that will offer 74 three-story townhomes on Foothill Boulevard in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles. Homes, which will be priced from the high $300,000s, are expected to go on sale in January 2016, and construction of the community is expected to be complete in 2017.

17 Jul 2015

Amstar to Partner with Snohomish to Build Apartment Building in Seattle South Lake Union Neighborhood

Amstar, a Denver-based real estate investment manager acting on behalf of one of its public retirement system clients, announced today the acquisition of a development parcel in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. Amstar will partner with Snohomish, WA-based Kōz Development to build an apartment building consisting of 45 units on the vacant parcel. The infill development is scheduled to break ground in early 2016 with completion anticipated in 2017.

17 Jul 2015

Key Trends and Opportunities in the Croatian Construction Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction in Croatia - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019" report to their offering.

17 Jul 2015

Fastighets Receives Building Permit to Construct 600 New Condominiums in Copenhagen

Fastighets AB Balder has obtained a building permit for the construction of 600 new condominiums in Copenhagen covering 57,000 sqm of lettable area. Balder will invest a total of approximately SEK 1,900 million until the last quarter of 2018. The construction will commence in the third quarter of 2015.

17 Jul 2015

Skanska Invests $116 M in New 11-Story Office Building in Washington, DC

Skanska is investing USD 116 M, about SEK 970 M, in a new office building in Washington, DC, USA. Skanska USA Building is the construction manager for the project and will add a contract value of USD 56 M, about SEK 470 M, in order bookings for the third quarter of 2015.

17 Jul 2015

Construction Begins on Wildrose Villa Lodge and Supportive Living Facility in Boyle

Construction has started on Wildrose Villa, a 58-unit lodge and supportive living facility for seniors in need of higher levels of care. The announcement was made today by David Yurdiga, Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray - Athabasca, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development) and the Honourable Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health and Minister of Seniors.

16 Jul 2015

BOMA International Honors Coleman A. Young Municipal Center with TOBY Award

On June 30, 2015, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International held The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award Reception and Banquet at the Every Building Conference & Expo in Los Angeles, CA. Eighty-one regional winners from across the United States and Canada competed for top honors in 15 categories honoring excellence in commercial real estate.

16 Jul 2015

Photocatalytic Oxidation Filter Releases Human Carcinogen as By-Product

Imagine if, in an effort to clean the air more efficiently, you were involuntarily introducing chemicals more dangerous than the ones you were trying to scrub. Concordia University researchers have found that this exact situation is happening with a type of air filter called photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), a product already on the market. The chemical by-product? Formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen.

16 Jul 2015

EPFL SG Building Hosts Exhibition of Architecture Master’s Projects

In need of creative inspiration? Be sure to visit the architecture Master’s projects exhibition in the ground floor of the SG building. The exhibition is open until July 24 and admission is free.

16 Jul 2015

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William Lyon Homes to Unveil Citrus Pointe's New Model Homes on August 1st

Study Provides Insight into 'Woodquakes'

Volcanic Ore Popcorn Could Improve Insulation for Buildings

Victory by William Lyon Homes Offers New Luxury Residences at Vista Del Mar in Pittsburg

Cement Market in China Expected to Grow at CAGR of 1.21% over 2014-2019

Brookfield Residential to Create New Haven Master-Planned Community in Ontario Ranch

Presidio Residential Capital and Williams Homes Announce Groundbreaking on Foothill 74 Townhome Community in Los Angeles

Amstar to Partner with Snohomish to Build Apartment Building in Seattle South Lake Union Neighborhood

Key Trends and Opportunities in the Croatian Construction Market

Fastighets Receives Building Permit to Construct 600 New Condominiums in Copenhagen

Skanska Invests $116 M in New 11-Story Office Building in Washington, DC

Construction Begins on Wildrose Villa Lodge and Supportive Living Facility in Boyle

BOMA International Honors Coleman A. Young Municipal Center with TOBY Award

Photocatalytic Oxidation Filter Releases Human Carcinogen as By-Product

EPFL SG Building Hosts Exhibition of Architecture Master’s Projects

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

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Trending Stories

1New Study Explores How Nano-TiO₂ Enhances Eco-Friendly Cement Composites

2Researchers Explore Biochar from Agricultural Waste as a Sustainable Cement Alternative in UHPC

3AI Model Identifies Greener Cement Mixes Without Compromising Strength

4Researchers Develop More Sustainable Bricks Using Invasive Weed Biomass

5Optimized Air-Entrained Recycled Brick Aggregate Concrete for Freeze-Thaw Environment

6Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability