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BASF Switches Polystyrene-Based Insulation Products to New Flame Retardant with Better Environmental Profile

BASF is one of the first European manufacturers to have switched its entire portfolio of polystyrene-based insulation products for the European market to a new flame retardant, nine months ahead of the deadline laid down in the EU REACH Regulation on chemicals.

26 Nov 2014

Atlanta Tech Village Completes Build Out of 103,000 Sq. Ft. Building in Buckhead

Atlanta Tech Village (the Village), a progressive community hub housing the largest coworking office environment for emerging technology companies and tech startups in the Southeast, today announces the build out completion of the 103,000 square foot building in the heart of Buckhead.

26 Nov 2014

United States Steel to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District

Today United States Steel Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mario Longhi joined Pittsburgh Penguins President and Chief Executive Officer David Morehouse in announcing that the company will relocate its corporate headquarters to the former Civic Arena site in Pittsburgh's lower Hill District.

26 Nov 2014

Forsythe Data Centers to Debut New Retail+ Data Center Model at Gartner Conference

Forsythe Technology, Inc., an IT infrastructure integrator, announced today that its new subsidiary, Forsythe Data Centers, Inc., will debut its new Retail+ data center model, at the upcoming Gartner Data Center, Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference from December 2 to 5, 2014 in Las Vegas.

26 Nov 2014

Specialist Analytical Services for the Construction Industry

Warwick Analytical Service (WAS) reports on specialist analytical services it has been providing to Normet (UK) Ltd., a leading international developer and supplier of equipment and chemicals for underground mining and tunnel construction.

25 Nov 2014

Most Outstanding LEED Core and Shell Project Awarded to Aventura Optima Plaza

CNL Commercial Real Estate, Inc., a commercial real estate services, development and investment firm, is pleased to announce that one of its properties, Aventura Optima Plaza, has been awarded Most Outstanding LEED CS (Core and Shell) Project by the South Florida Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.

25 Nov 2014

University of California, Berkeley's NEST WE GROW Wins 4th LIXIL International University Architectural Competition

The LIXIL JS Foundation (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo; president: Yoichiro Ushioda), which facilitates surveys and research related to the housing and building materials industries as well as supporting the development of human resources, is pleased to announce today that “NEST WE GROW” designed by University of California, Berkeley of the United States has been completed on a site of Memu Meadows in Taiki-cho, Hokkaido, environmental technology research facilities managed by the foundation.

25 Nov 2014

Algerian Construction Industry Forecast to Grow at 8.15% CAGR

The Algerian construction industry increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.89% during the review period (2009-2013), in nominal terms. This growth was supported by private and public investment in infrastructure, residential, commercial and institutional construction projects in an effort to diversify the country's economy and reduce its dependence on oil.

25 Nov 2014

Annual Senior Living By Design Awards Program Highlights Diverse Projects

Cutting-edge and creative architecture, innovative interiors and beatific outdoor spaces are front and center in the November/December 2014 issue of Senior Living Executive, the flagship magazine of the Assisted Living Federation of America.

25 Nov 2014

Hudson Commences Restoration of Landmark Radio Tower at Sunset Bronson Studios

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. today began work to restore and return the landmark radio tower at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood to its original location on the lot. The radio tower was one of two matching towers erected in 1925 to serve Warner Bros.’ affiliate radio station KFWB.

25 Nov 2014

PCL Construction Wins Two ENR California ‘Best Projects’ Awards

PCL Construction is pleased to announce the receipt of two ENR California "Best Projects" Awards. Built by a joint venture between PCL, Turner and Flatiron, The Green Build Terminal 2 Expansion at San Diego International Airport received the Best Project Award in the Airport/Transit category, and The Westfield TBIT (Tom Bradley International Terminal) Concessions Modifications at Los Angeles International Airport received an Award of Merit in the Interiors/Tenant Improvement category.

25 Nov 2014

Wood Partners Celebrates Groundbreaking for Alta Terra Bella Luxury Rental Community

Wood Partners has broken ground on Alta Terra Bella, a 19-acre luxury rental community that will offer 311 garden apartments in 14 three-story buildings in Pasco County, a suburb of Tampa that has seen considerable capital investment in recent years.

25 Nov 2014

F1 Construction Places Second Purchase Order with Eco Building Products

Eco Building Products, Inc., announced today that F1 Construction, Inc. based out of Queens, New York has placed their second Eco Red Shield Advanced Framing Lumber "full-house pack" purchase order, for a new custom home to be built in the Howard Beach neighborhood of Queens, New York. Be on the lookout for this jobsite and the customary "ASK US WHY IT'S RED" signage, informing inquisitive passersby that there's much more to this defensive technology than its distinctive red color.

24 Nov 2014

Amchit Bay Beach Residences Earns the Finest Specialized Project 2014 Award

International architecture firm SOMA announced today that the Michel Abboud designed project Amchit Bay Beach Residences has won the finest specialized project 2014 award at the 2014 Real Estate Awards Lebanon.

24 Nov 2014

New Report Analyzes Key Trends and Opportunities in the Omani Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction in Oman - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering.

24 Nov 2014

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BASF Switches Polystyrene-Based Insulation Products to New Flame Retardant with Better Environmental Profile

Atlanta Tech Village Completes Build Out of 103,000 Sq. Ft. Building in Buckhead

United States Steel to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District

Forsythe Data Centers to Debut New Retail+ Data Center Model at Gartner Conference

Specialist Analytical Services for the Construction Industry

Most Outstanding LEED Core and Shell Project Awarded to Aventura Optima Plaza

University of California, Berkeley's NEST WE GROW Wins 4th LIXIL International University Architectural Competition

Algerian Construction Industry Forecast to Grow at 8.15% CAGR

Annual Senior Living By Design Awards Program Highlights Diverse Projects

Hudson Commences Restoration of Landmark Radio Tower at Sunset Bronson Studios

PCL Construction Wins Two ENR California ‘Best Projects’ Awards

Wood Partners Celebrates Groundbreaking for Alta Terra Bella Luxury Rental Community

F1 Construction Places Second Purchase Order with Eco Building Products

Amchit Bay Beach Residences Earns the Finest Specialized Project 2014 Award

New Report Analyzes Key Trends and Opportunities in the Omani Construction Industry

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

5Geopolymer Outperforms Cement in Stabilizing Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils

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