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EPFL Conducts Complete Energy Analysis of Straw House

For the first time ever, an EPFL laboratory has carried out a complete energy analysis of a straw house, from planting the grass to the destruction of the materials. The results are based on the specific case of an administrative building in the city of Lausanne, ECO-46.

31 Jan 2015

PPG Architectural Coatings Launches All-New PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® Brand

Two legendary brands have now, officially, become one great paint. In an ongoing effort to better serve its long-valued customer base of independent retailers, PPG Architectural Coatings, a business of PPG Industries, today announced the launch of the all-new PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® brand, combining the heritage and product excellence of both the PPG Pittsburgh Paints brand and DEVOE®Paint.

31 Jan 2015

Bostik's Brazilian Subsidiary Opens New Powder Plant

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets, has taken another decisive step to boost its activities in fast-growing economies through the opening by its Brazilian subsidiary, Fortaleza, of a new powder plant in Queimados, 40 km from Rio de Janeiro.

31 Jan 2015

Architectural Products Magazine's Readers' Select Duralife Lockers Among Top 50 Products

Duralife Lockers from Scranton Products, a world leader in HDPE lockers and bathroom partitions, was selected by readers of Architectural Products Magazine as a Top 50 product of 2014.

31 Jan 2015

Global High Temperature Insulation Materials Market Projected to Grow at 6.8% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "High Temperature Insulation Materials Market by Type, by Temperature, by End-User - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

31 Jan 2015

IKO to Showcase Products at 2015 International Roofing Expo

IKO Industries, Ltd, a global manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing products, will be participating in the upcoming IRE (International Roofing Exposition). This year, the roofing construction and maintenance industry's premier event will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 24 through 26.

31 Jan 2015

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