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ThyssenKrupp Introduces New MULTI Elevator Technology

ThyssenKrupp, a global technologies and materials group, unveiled its new MULTI elevator technology, enabling the vertical and horizontal operation of multiple cars in a single elevator shaft through the ground-breaking cable-free elevator system. The revolutionary MULTI elevator technology utilizes linear motors in elevator cabins, along with horizontal shaft-changing cabin systems to increase capacity while reducing both the elevator footprint and energy consumption.

2 Dec 2014

Ossen Innovation to Supply Prestressed Concrete Strands/Wires for Bridge Construction in China

Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. ("Ossen" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of an array of plain surface, rare earth and zinc coated pre-stressed steel materials, today announced that it has been awarded approximately $11.4 million contracts to supply its prestressed concrete ("PC") strands/wires, both plain surface and coated, for the construction of three bridges in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, and Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province. The construction of these bridges are expected to last over one year with delivery of our products to start in December 2014.

2 Dec 2014

Comprehensive Business Report on UK Market for Special Building Materials

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Special Building Materials Market in United Kingdom: Business Report 2014" report to their offering.

2 Dec 2014

Hawaii Community Development Authority Approves Ward Village Gateway

The Howard Hughes Corporation® announced today the next milestone in the transformation of Ward Village. The company has received approval from the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority for Ward Village Gateway, the first residential and commercial development in Phase Two of the Ward Village Master Plan, a 60-acre master planned community located in the Kaka‘ako district of Honolulu. Ward Village Gateway will include a public park and two mixed-use towers with approximately 236 total residences and 20,000 square feet of retail.

2 Dec 2014

Mexichem Announces Completion of VESTOLIT Acquisition

Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. (“the Company” or “Mexichem”) announced that today it completed the acquisition of VESTOLIT GmbH (Vesto PVC Holding GmbH, “VESTOLIT”).

2 Dec 2014

The "Passerelle du Millénaire" Rewarded by 2014 Swiss Award for Pedestrian Infrastructures

The "Passerelle du Millénaire" (Millennium Gateway) developed by Bauart, of which Prof. Emmanuel Rey from the Laboratory of Architecture and sustainable development (LAST) is partner, was rewarded by the 2014 Swiss Award for Pedestrian Infrastructures ("Flâneur d’Or 2014"). This realization, which forms part of Ecoparc neighborhood, aims at fostering sustainable mobility in the framework of a significant urban regeneration process.

1 Dec 2014

Rimrock Midstream Inks Deal to Construct and Operate Grand Mesa Pipeline

Rimrock Midstream has entered into agreements with Grand Mesa Pipeline, LLC, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partners LP, to construct and operate the Grand Mesa Pipeline.

1 Dec 2014

SPF Realty Joins Forces with G&Co for Millennium Square Project

SPF Realty, the leading real estate broker in the UAE’s freehold property sector, announced its exclusive endorsement by Meydan City developer G&Co for the third consecutive project -- Millennium Square, a brand new opulent residential community project within Meydan Development. This is in continuation of SPF Realty’s successful association with G&Co after receiving overwhelming response for the previous two projects – AED1.5 billion Millennium Estates, and AED 2.7 billion Grand Views at Millennium Estates.

1 Dec 2014

New Affordable Rental Housing to be Built in Loudon County, Virginia

TM Associates, Windy Hill Foundation and Trident Properties, Inc. have teamed up to construct The Woods of Brambleton, offering 202 much needed affordable apartments to Loudon County, Virginia. These new units will be targeted to working families with limited incomes.

1 Dec 2014

Forecast Report on Global and Chinese Gypsum Board Industry

Global gypsum board industry capacity was 12.2 billion square meters in 2013, up 8% from a year earlier, and North America was still the region with the largest capacity, accounting for 34%.

29 Nov 2014

Technip Inks Contract with Statoil for GRD Marine Operations Pipelay and Subsea Installation Project

Technip signed an important lumpsum contract with Statoil ASA for the Gullfaks Rimfaksdalen (GRD) Marine Operations Pipelay and Subsea Installation project. This project is an option to the Snøhvit CO2 Solution project awarded in 2013.

29 Nov 2014

Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Jointly Invest $68 Million in Affordable Housing

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced a combined investment of more than $68 million over five years to help more individuals and families access affordable housing and renovate their existing homes.

29 Nov 2014

Government of Canada and Province of Saskatchewan Start Construction on New Rental Housing Project

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with the city and the Yorkton Housing Corporation, officially broke ground for a new rental housing project. The project consists of 11 bachelor style units for individuals with low- to moderate-income who are unable to find or maintain secure housing without support services.

29 Nov 2014

Boyuan Kicks Off Construction on Five New Projects in China

Boyuan Construction Group, Inc., a growing construction company in China of commercial, residential and municipal infrastructure projects, announced today that it has initiated construction on five new projects located in the Company's key markets.

29 Nov 2014

Japan's Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town Moves into New Stage of Growth

The Fujisawa SST Council, a consortium led by Panasonic Corporation spearheading the development of the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town (Fujisawa SST), held today a grand opening ceremony for the forward-looking town located on the outskirts of Tokyo.

29 Nov 2014