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Arup Collaborates with Studio Echelman for Fiber Net Sculpture Installation Above Rose Kennedy Greenway

Arup, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with a reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable designs, announced today it served as the lead engineering designer for a half acre fiber net sculpture designed by artist Janet Echelman of Studio Echelman.

5 May 2015

Presidio and Lafferty Communities to Break Ground on Environmentally Friendly Amberfield Community in Brentwood

Presidio Residential Capital and Lafferty Communities will break ground in June on Amberfield, an environmentally friendly 36-unit community on 9.84 acres in Brentwood, Calif. Construction on the model homes will begin in September 2015, and a grand opening is scheduled for early spring 2016.

5 May 2015

KB Home Introduces New Homes at Enclaves and Reserves at Laurel Hills

KB Home, one of the nation's largest and most recognized homebuilders, today announced that new homes are now available at the builder's recently opened Reserves and Enclaves at Laurel Hills neighborhoods. With a variety of home designs available, including four desirable single-story plans, the new KB homes at Reserves and Enclaves are designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers and are located just a short drive to the Las Vegas Strip and Summerlin, major employment centers, shopping and entertainment.

5 May 2015

Marvin Announces Acquisition of Denver-Based TruStile Doors

The Marvin Companies is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% ownership of TruStile Doors, LLC. TruStile, headquartered in Denver, CO, is a leading manufacturer of high quality made-to-order architectural stile and rail doors, servicing the high-end residential and commercial construction markets.

5 May 2015

Expo Milano 2015 Attendees Experience SPD-SmartGlass in Roof of USA Pavilion

Starting now through October 31, 2015, over 20 million people are expected to attend Expo Milano 2015 and can experience SPD-SmartGlass in the roof of the USA Pavilion of the World's Fair. The pavilion is topped by an all-glass SPD-SmartGlass roof using technology patented by Research Frontiers and manufactured under license by leading Italian glass company, Isoclima under their CromaLite brand of SPD-SmartGlass.

4 May 2015

Construction Begins on New ErinoakKids Children's Treatment and Respite Centre in Ontario

At a ceremony in Brampton today, the Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance and MPP for Mississauga South, Vic Dhillon, MPP for Brampton West, and Harinder Malhi, MPP for Brampton-Springdale, joined officials and staff from ErinoakKids to celebrate the start of construction on a new children's treatment and respite centre — the largest of its kind in Ontario.

4 May 2015

Global Construction Adhesive Market Projected to Grow at 5.13% CAGR to Around $10.56 Billion in 2020

The report "Construction Adhesive Market by Type (Acrylic, Polyurethane, Polyvinyl Acetate, Epoxy, & Others), by Technology (Waterborne, Solvent Borne, Reactive, & Others), by Application (Onsite, Offsite, Civil) - Global Forecast to 2020" published by MarketsandMarkets, The global market value of the Construction Adhesive Market was estimated to be around $10.56 Billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5.13% between 2015 and 2020.

4 May 2015

Presidio Residential and Meritage Break Ground on Richards Farm Community in Arvada

Presidio Residential Capital and Meritage Homes have broken ground on Richards Farm, a 125-home infill community on 32 acres in Arvada. Vertical construction will begin in August, and homes will be available for sale in the fall of 2015. Presidio Residential completed the land banking transaction with a $12.8 million commitment into the development of Richards Farm.

4 May 2015

Enterprise Products Partners to Build Midland-to-Sealy Pipeline to Transport Crude Oil and Condensate

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. today announced it has executed long-term agreements that support development of a new 416-mile, 24-inch diameter pipeline to transport crude oil and condensate from the company’s Midland, Texas terminal to its Sealy storage facility west of Houston. From Sealy, the new pipeline would link to Enterprise’s ECHO terminal through an interconnect with the Rancho II pipeline, which is scheduled to be in service in July 2015. Through ECHO, customers will have direct access to every refinery in Houston, Texas City, Beaumont and Port Arthur, as well as Enterprise’s dock facilities.

4 May 2015

Powder Coating Show 2015: Axalta to Showcase New Technologies and Products

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, will be among the exhibitors and presenters at the 2015 Powder Coating Show on May 6-7, 2015. The show is being held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky and is sponsored by the Powder Coating Institute.

4 May 2015

Topping-Off Ceremony Celebrated at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach

The Weitz Company, a national full-service construction firm, has completed the main structure of The Woodlands at John Knox Village, a new, 111,426- square-foot, 7-story nursing home in Pompano Beach, Florida, created on an entirely new concept in elder care.

30 Apr 2015

Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards Competition 2015 Honors Builders who Delivered Best Customer Experience

U.S. and Canadian homebuilders who provided their customers with the best purchase and ownership experiences -- according to surveyed homebuyers -- have been honored in the 2015 Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards competition.

30 Apr 2015

Esri CityEngine 2015 Helps Create 3D City Models Faster and Share via ArcGIS Online

The release of Esri CityEngine 2015 allows GIS professionals, architects, planners, and urban designers to create 3D city models faster and share them easily via ArcGIS Online. These new features open the use of 3D models for every day, real-world simulation, emergency response, urban planning, and entertainment scenarios.

30 Apr 2015

Dow Corning Introduces 778 Silicone Liquid Flashing for Sealing Windows, Doors

With the complexity of modern window and door penetrations and transitions – which include any variety of substrates, barriers and sheathing – builders are challenged to ensure a continuous, weathertight seal.

30 Apr 2015

Olympic ONE Color Changing Ceiling Paint Goes On Pink, Dries White

Do-it-yourself painting projects just got a little simpler with OLYMPIC® Paint and Stain brand’s new Olympic ONE® color changing ceiling paint and primer in one.

30 Apr 2015

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Arup Collaborates with Studio Echelman for Fiber Net Sculpture Installation Above Rose Kennedy Greenway

Presidio and Lafferty Communities to Break Ground on Environmentally Friendly Amberfield Community in Brentwood

KB Home Introduces New Homes at Enclaves and Reserves at Laurel Hills

Marvin Announces Acquisition of Denver-Based TruStile Doors

Expo Milano 2015 Attendees Experience SPD-SmartGlass in Roof of USA Pavilion

Construction Begins on New ErinoakKids Children's Treatment and Respite Centre in Ontario

Global Construction Adhesive Market Projected to Grow at 5.13% CAGR to Around $10.56 Billion in 2020

Presidio Residential and Meritage Break Ground on Richards Farm Community in Arvada

Enterprise Products Partners to Build Midland-to-Sealy Pipeline to Transport Crude Oil and Condensate

Powder Coating Show 2015: Axalta to Showcase New Technologies and Products

Topping-Off Ceremony Celebrated at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach

Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards Competition 2015 Honors Builders who Delivered Best Customer Experience

Esri CityEngine 2015 Helps Create 3D City Models Faster and Share via ArcGIS Online

Dow Corning Introduces 778 Silicone Liquid Flashing for Sealing Windows, Doors

Olympic ONE Color Changing Ceiling Paint Goes On Pink, Dries White

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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

Health, Safety, and Regulations

Trending Stories

1Researchers Explore Biochar from Agricultural Waste as a Sustainable Cement Alternative in UHPC

2New Study Explores How Nano-TiO₂ Enhances Eco-Friendly Cement Composites

3Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability

4New Review Highlights Electrolysis-Based Strategies for Low-Carbon Cement Production

5Researchers Develop More Sustainable Bricks Using Invasive Weed Biomass

6AI Model Identifies Greener Cement Mixes Without Compromising Strength