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Trilliant Smart Communications Platform to be Integrated with Apollo's Street Lighting Platform

Viper Networks, Inc., has newsworthy developments that the Company (in partnership with Apollo Metro Solutions, Inc.), can release that Trilliant (Redwood City, Calif.) just announced a partnership with Apollo Metro, to integrate the Trilliant Smart Communications Platform with Apollo's street lighting platform in advance of next week's DistribuTECH 2015 Conference in San Diego, California.

31 Jan 2015

Frameworks’ Serenity Sidelite Aluminum Frame Provides Multiple Elevation Options for Large Spaces

Frameworks, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the Serenity Sidelite Frame, an industry-leading sound attenuation addition to the brand's Serenity door opening product line. Available with a maximum total opening size of 11' wide and 9' high, the Serenity Sidelight Frame can span most office fronts, and provides multiple elevation options for classrooms or other large spaces.

30 Jan 2015

Scientists Work on Virtual Models to Calculate Energy Saving Potential of Districts

Retrofitting districts with sustainable energy systems can be a success if enough data is available to analyse the suitability of each chosen energy-saving solution

30 Jan 2015

Skanska JV Signs Contract to Improve State Route 58 near Hinkley, California

Skanska in joint venture with Teichert Company has signed as contract with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to improve state route 58 near Hinkley, California. The total contract is worth USD 116 M, about SEK 800 M, and Skanska USA Civil will include its full 80 percent share of the project – USD 93 M, about SEK 640 M – in order bookings for the first quarter of 2015.

30 Jan 2015

ABC Supply Stores to Distribute AVM Products in Select Western Region Locations

AVM Industries, Inc., (AVM), a leader in waterproofing systems and solutions for architects and contractors is pleased to announce that they have established distribution with one of America's largest wholesale distributors, ABC Supply Co. to distribute AVM products in select locations in the Western region.

30 Jan 2015

Lend Lease Selected to Manage Construction of Trump International Hotel, Washington, DC

Lend Lease, one of the world's largest property, infrastructure and construction management firms, has been selected by The Trump Organization to provide Construction Management Services for Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C. Demolition began in September, commencing the $200 Million redevelopment of The Old Post Office into what will be one of the newest additions to the rapidly growing Trump Hotel Collection.

30 Jan 2015

Bondfield Construction Inks Contract for St. Michael's Hospital Expansion and Renovation Project

Infrastructure Ontario and St. Michael's Hospital announced today that Bondfield Construction has signed a fixed-price contract to design, build and finance the hospital's expansion and renovation project. Today's announcement signifies that all contractual steps have been completed and Bondfield Construction will begin to mobilize on site immediately.

30 Jan 2015

Construction Commences on SOMA Architects-Designed Shaza Doha Hotel

New York-based SOMA Architects announced today that Shaza Doha, its 180-room Doha hotel project, has broken ground and commenced foundation work.

30 Jan 2015

Built Green and Cascade Water Alliance Partner to Offer New Incentive for Green Building Certification

Built Green®, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting green building and education programs in the Puget Sound region, today announced a partnership with the Cascade Water Alliance to offer a new incentive for green building certification, the WaterSense New Homes Incentive Program.

29 Jan 2015

Natural Modular Energy Efficient Ventilation System for Pitched Roofs

Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I of Castellón have developed a modular ventilation system for pitched roofs that solves the problem of heat accumulation by solar radiation under the roofs without the need for refrigeration.

29 Jan 2015

New Report Analyzes Worldwide Markets for Green Building Materials

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Green Building Materials in US$ Million. Global market for Green Building Materials is analyzed by the following Material Types: Insulation, Exterior Siding, Framing, Roofing, Interior Finishing, and Others.

29 Jan 2015

KCM Group Begins Construction on Urban Discovery Academy in San Diego

KCM Group, a full-service construction management and consulting firm, announced today that construction is underway on the Urban Discovery Academy. The K-8 public charter school will be permanently located at Silo-Makers Quarter in the heart of San Diego’s East Village neighborhood.

29 Jan 2015

Hyatt Enters Agreement with M+S for Andaz Hotel in Singapore

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with M+S Pte. Ltd for an Andaz hotel in Singapore’s up-and-coming Ophir-Rochor district. Expected to open in 2017 in the DUO development, Andaz Singapore will be the brand’s first hotel in Southeast Asia’s gateway city.

29 Jan 2015

In-Depth Study on the Current State of the Global PVC Floor Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global PVC Floor Industry Report 2015" report to their offering.

29 Jan 2015

Novus Awards Jacob Contract for Project to Expand Methionine Manufacturing Capacity

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract by Novus International, Inc. (“Novus”) to provide technology integration, front-end engineering, design, procurement, and construction services for a project to expand Novus’s manufacturing capacity for ALIMET® feed supplement, a methionine source for poultry and livestock feed.

28 Jan 2015

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Trilliant Smart Communications Platform to be Integrated with Apollo's Street Lighting Platform

Frameworks’ Serenity Sidelite Aluminum Frame Provides Multiple Elevation Options for Large Spaces

Scientists Work on Virtual Models to Calculate Energy Saving Potential of Districts

Skanska JV Signs Contract to Improve State Route 58 near Hinkley, California

ABC Supply Stores to Distribute AVM Products in Select Western Region Locations

Lend Lease Selected to Manage Construction of Trump International Hotel, Washington, DC

Bondfield Construction Inks Contract for St. Michael's Hospital Expansion and Renovation Project

Construction Commences on SOMA Architects-Designed Shaza Doha Hotel

Built Green and Cascade Water Alliance Partner to Offer New Incentive for Green Building Certification

Natural Modular Energy Efficient Ventilation System for Pitched Roofs

New Report Analyzes Worldwide Markets for Green Building Materials

KCM Group Begins Construction on Urban Discovery Academy in San Diego

Hyatt Enters Agreement with M+S for Andaz Hotel in Singapore

In-Depth Study on the Current State of the Global PVC Floor Industry

Novus Awards Jacob Contract for Project to Expand Methionine Manufacturing Capacity

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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

23D-Printed Concrete with Diatomaceous Earth Shows 142% Boost in CO₂ Capture

3Researchers Show Slag Aggregates Can Boost Concrete Performance and Sustainability

4Recycled Glass Found to Strengthen Compressed Earth Blocks for Sustainable Construction

5NxLite™ Unveils L80, the Industry's First Low-E Sputter Coating for Polycarbonate and Acrylic Enabling New Window Applications

6Geopolymer Outperforms Cement in Stabilizing Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils