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99 Cents Only Stores Opens Onsite Fully Operational CNG Filling Station at Main Distribution Center

99 Cents Only Stores announces the opening of its onsite fully operational Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling station in the Company's main distribution center, which is located in the City of Commerce. This is the final step in the Company's plan in adopting a green approach to their private fleet operation.

24 Mar 2015

Governments of Canada and Alberta Invest $17.6 Million for Affordable Seniors Housing in Innisfail

More affordable housing options will soon be available for seniors in Innisfail, thanks to a $17.6 million investment by the Governments of Canada and Alberta. Autumn Glen Lodge currently contains 62 units, which will be replaced with a new, 60-unit lodge and a minimum of 30 units of seniors' self-contained apartments.

23 Mar 2015

ISOBIO Project Aims to Transform Mainstream Adoption of Sustainable Construction Materials

A recently launched European-funded research project aims to transform mainstream adoption of sustainable materials in building and construction - delivering significant energy efficiency improvements and wider environmental benefits with proven performance and effectiveness.

23 Mar 2015

Plant Molecule Holds Promise for Environmentally Friendly Roads and Roofs with Better Endurance

Construction crews may someday use a plant molecule called lignin in their asphalt and sealant mixtures to help roads and roofs hold up better under various weather conditions. It also could make them more environmentally friendly, according to a researcher today at the 249th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

23 Mar 2015

NCC to Energy Refurbish Hørgården Residential Home for the Elderly

NCC in Denmark is to energy refurbish the Hørgården residential home for the elderly outside Copenhagen for the 3B housing company. The order is worth SEK 385 million.

23 Mar 2015

Governments of Canada and Alberta Partner to Build Affordable Housing Units for Low-Income Seniors in Raymond

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working together to build new affordable housing units for low-income seniors in Raymond. A joint investment of some $7.8 million will go towards supporting 40 units of a new, 53-unit lodge that will replace the existing Ridge View Lodge, developed in 1960, which is located at 227E-100 Street in Raymond.

23 Mar 2015

Trinity Basin Preparatory Celebrates Groundbreaking for Fort Worth School Expansion

Trinity Basin Preparatory, a free public charter school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, held a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the expansion of their Fort Worth school. The event commences the construction of a two-story, 28,000 square foot facility containing twenty additional classrooms, science lab, library and multi-purpose space.

23 Mar 2015

Ceramic Tile Market in the UK Forecast to Post 7.35% CAGR from 2014-2019

Revival of construction activities has resulted in the moderate growth of the Ceramic Tile Market in the UK, which is expected to post a CAGR of 7.35 percent from 2014-2019, says research firm Technavio.

23 Mar 2015

Governments of Canada and Alberta Partner to Build Affordable Housing for Low-Income Seniors in Edson

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working together to build new affordable housing for low-income seniors in Edson, Alberta. A joint investment of some $12.1 million will support the expansion of the Parkland Lodge and fund 62 rooms in the three-storey, 102-unit building.

20 Mar 2015

BUILDER Magazine Names Eaton’s Halo Product Line as Brand Leader in Lighting

Power management company Eaton today announced that BUILDER magazine’s 2015 BUILDER Brand Use Study named Eaton’s Halo® product line the brand leader in lighting.

20 Mar 2015

Peab Contracted to Build New Office Building in Arenastaden for Fabege

Peab has been contracted to build a new office building in Arenastaden, Solna. The property will be classified as Miljöbyggnad level gold. The client is Fabege and the contract amounts to approximately SEK 435 million.

20 Mar 2015

New $30 Million Student Enrichment Center to be Built at Penn State Harrisburg

A new Student Enrichment Center at Penn State Harrisburg that will house space for key student services, new and existing, will become a reality if final plans and funds are authorized, as recommended by the Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (March 19). The full board will vote on the recommended approval on Friday (March 20).

20 Mar 2015

U. S. Steel to Construct Electric Arc Furnace and Tubular Products Coupling Facility in Birmingham, Ala.

United States Steel Corporation is pleased to announce two capital investment projects valued at a total of $277.5 million. The first capital project is the construction of a technologically advanced electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking facility at its Fairfield Works in Birmingham, Ala., located in Jefferson County.

20 Mar 2015

SOCAR Awards Fluor Project Management Contract for OGPC Megaproject in Azerbaijan

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), as a result of the bidding process, awarded Fluor Limited a contract to provide project management contractor services for its new oil-gas processing and petrochemical complex (OGPC) in Azerbaijan. Fluor will book the contract for an undisclosed value in the first quarter of 2015.

20 Mar 2015

Design Aspects of the USA Pavilion to be Highlighted at "Building the Expo”

James Biber, the architect whose firm was selected after winning the competition to build the USA Pavilion at this year's World's Fair, Expo Milano 2015, will be highlighting the design aspects of the USA Pavilion at "Building the Expo," a special event being held from March 18 to 21, 2015 in Milan.

20 Mar 2015

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99 Cents Only Stores Opens Onsite Fully Operational CNG Filling Station at Main Distribution Center

Governments of Canada and Alberta Invest $17.6 Million for Affordable Seniors Housing in Innisfail

ISOBIO Project Aims to Transform Mainstream Adoption of Sustainable Construction Materials

Plant Molecule Holds Promise for Environmentally Friendly Roads and Roofs with Better Endurance

NCC to Energy Refurbish Hørgården Residential Home for the Elderly

Governments of Canada and Alberta Partner to Build Affordable Housing Units for Low-Income Seniors in Raymond

Trinity Basin Preparatory Celebrates Groundbreaking for Fort Worth School Expansion

Ceramic Tile Market in the UK Forecast to Post 7.35% CAGR from 2014-2019

Governments of Canada and Alberta Partner to Build Affordable Housing for Low-Income Seniors in Edson

BUILDER Magazine Names Eaton’s Halo Product Line as Brand Leader in Lighting

Peab Contracted to Build New Office Building in Arenastaden for Fabege

New $30 Million Student Enrichment Center to be Built at Penn State Harrisburg

U. S. Steel to Construct Electric Arc Furnace and Tubular Products Coupling Facility in Birmingham, Ala.

SOCAR Awards Fluor Project Management Contract for OGPC Megaproject in Azerbaijan

Design Aspects of the USA Pavilion to be Highlighted at "Building the Expo”

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

2Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability

3NxLite™ Unveils L80, the Industry's First Low-E Sputter Coating for Polycarbonate and Acrylic Enabling New Window Applications

4New Study Examines How Moisture Affects Microbes and VOC Emissions from Mass Timber

53D-Printed Concrete with Diatomaceous Earth Shows 142% Boost in CO₂ Capture

6Researchers Explore Biochar from Agricultural Waste as a Sustainable Cement Alternative in UHPC