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Network Rail Link Awards Jacobs Contract for Proposed Western Rail Access to Heathrow

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract by Network Rail to support its proposed new rail link from the west of England to London Heathrow airport, United Kingdom.

25 Mar 2015

SHC Celebrates Ceremonial ‘Topping Off’ of Steel Structure for New Stanford Hospital

Stanford Health Care celebrated a major milestone today in the construction of the new Stanford Hospital with the ceremonial ‘Topping Off’ of the steel structure. Construction workers, employees, physicians, community members, elected officials and donors gathered to sign the steel beam before it was hoisted atop the new hospital building.

25 Mar 2015

ICL Examining Options to Construct New Potassium Nitrate Production Plant

ICL, a global manufacturer of products based on specialty minerals that fulfill essential needs of the world's growing population in the agriculture, processed food and engineered materials markets, today announced that it is examining options to erect a potassium nitrate production plant to enable ICL to increase its production of soluble fertilizers and food-grade phosphoric acid.

25 Mar 2015

Luxor Commences Manufacturing of Heavy Duty Crane Industrial Mats for Hampton Lumber Sales – Canada

Luxor Industrial Corporation wishes to announce that it has commenced manufacturing Heavy Duty Crane Industrial Mats and other related large timber products for Hampton Lumber Sales – Canada, the Canadian Division of one of the largest North American privately held forest products companies - Hampton Affiliates.

25 Mar 2015

Construction Commences on New High-Rise Residential Building in Los Angeles

Trumark Urban announced the beginning of construction on TEN50, a new 25-story high-rise at 1050 S. Grand in Downtown Los Angeles featuring 151 stylish residences.

24 Mar 2015

Groupe Garabedian Lifestyle Breaks Ground on AQUABLU Condo Project

Groupe Garabedian Lifestyle officially broke ground today on their latest real estate project, AQUABLU, located on the shores of Rivière des Prairies. The $250 M condo project will include three condo towers, with penthouses and riverfront villas.

24 Mar 2015

Innovative Pilot Program Helps Optimize Energy Savings in Residential New Construction

An innovative home performance pilot program is increasing insight into the most cost-effective ways to maximize energy savings in residential new construction. A partnership of builders and utilities across the Northwest is participating in the pilot, which aims to shape future energy efficiency standards for newly constructed homes throughout the region.

24 Mar 2015

Otis to Supply Elevator and Escalator Units for New Hudson Yards Development

Otis has entered into a multimillion-dollar agreement with Related Companies to supply elevator and escalator units for the new Hudson Yards development in Manhattan's West Side.

24 Mar 2015

AZEK Pavers to Renovate Outdoor Cafeteria Patio for Crittenton Hospital Medical Center

Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in Rochester, MN, has selected AZEK Pavers, a recycled alternative to heavy brick or concrete pavers, to renovate an outdoor cafeteria patio. Used by 75 hospital employees and visitors each day, the 30 year old rooftop space was hard to maintain, resulting in crumbling brick pavers and cracked concrete.

24 Mar 2015

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

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Network Rail Link Awards Jacobs Contract for Proposed Western Rail Access to Heathrow

SHC Celebrates Ceremonial ‘Topping Off’ of Steel Structure for New Stanford Hospital

ICL Examining Options to Construct New Potassium Nitrate Production Plant

Luxor Commences Manufacturing of Heavy Duty Crane Industrial Mats for Hampton Lumber Sales – Canada

Construction Commences on New High-Rise Residential Building in Los Angeles

Groupe Garabedian Lifestyle Breaks Ground on AQUABLU Condo Project

Innovative Pilot Program Helps Optimize Energy Savings in Residential New Construction

Otis to Supply Elevator and Escalator Units for New Hudson Yards Development

AZEK Pavers to Renovate Outdoor Cafeteria Patio for Crittenton Hospital Medical Center

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

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