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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

Architectural Products Magazine Presents Product Innovation Award to Amerlux FINO Ceiling

The elegant, gracefully slim FINO Ceiling from Amerlux has received a Product Innovation Award in the Interior Lighting Category, from Architectural Products magazine, according to Amerlux® CEO/President Chuck Campagna. FINO, the first ultra shallow asymmetric indirect lighting fixture, has been re-designed and re-engineered for wall washing from ceiling mounts, supplementing the current FINO Wall Mount which is capable of providing indirect lighting on floors or ceilings for the commercial and hospitality market segments.

24 Nov 2014

Construction Begins on HARMAN’s New North American Automotive Headquarters

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group, broke ground today on its new North American Automotive Headquarters.

24 Nov 2014

Almond Ridge Single-Family Home Community Opened in Antioch, California

KB Home, one of the nation’s largest and most recognized homebuilders, and one of the most active in the Bay Area, today announced the grand opening of its Almond Ridge community in the popular East Bay city of Antioch, Calif. The new community will offer homebuyers the opportunity to live in a new KB home within minutes of major highways, employment corridors and popular outdoor recreation venues.

24 Nov 2014