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Laser Spine Institute Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Headquarters and Ambulatory Surgery Center

Laser Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, broke ground today on the company’s new headquarters and ambulatory surgery center. The new facility will support both national and local expansion efforts, as Laser Spine Institute continues to increase access to minimally invasive spine care options for individuals suffering from debilitating neck and back pain.

12 Dec 2014

VCU Commences Construction of New Pediatric Psychiatric Facility

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System broke ground today on the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children pediatric psychiatric facility that will provide increased access to clinical care for children from across the state.

12 Dec 2014

Lofty Climate Research Tower Being Constructed in the Amazon Rainforest

Construction of the steel structure, which will be taller than the Eiffel Tower, is due to be completed in early summer. Scientists from the MPI for Chemistry are playing a central role in its development and will also coordinate the research there.

12 Dec 2014

EU-Funded DIRECTION Project Aims to Implement Technologies for Creating Very Low Energy Buildings

A holistic approach is necessary to successfully plan and construct energy efficient buildings. But implementing best practices elsewhere is not a straightforward task.

12 Dec 2014

USGBC Awards LEED Gold Certification to Timken World Headquarters

The Timken Company today announced that its World Headquarters building has earned LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council®. LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) sets the international standard for green-building excellence, and this certification recognizes The Timken Company's adherence to solid green design and practices.

12 Dec 2014

New Model Helps Assess Energy Saving Associated with Vegetal Façades Installations

After years of monitoring different experimental buildings, a group of researchers from the School of Architecture of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid has developed a model that can estimate the thermal performance of vegetal façades regarding the traditional ones by previously studying the main characteristics of its climatology. Therefore, this model is a great tool to assess energy saving associated to vegetal façades installations in addition to having thermal benefits for the users of these buildings.

12 Dec 2014

USBGC Colorado Discusses How to Build 21st Century Schools at 2014 Green Schools Summit

In the eighth iteration of its signature event, The Colorado Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) welcomed nearly 400 participants including teachers, administrators, designers, architects, developers and construction professionals to its 2014 Green Schools Summit on Friday, Nov. 14, to discuss how to build 21st century schools. The event continues to experience growth with audience increase of more than 15%. Partner participation increased 50% with over 40 sponsors.

12 Dec 2014

Modustri's HDE Suite Helps RECON Simplify Field Inspections of Heavy Duty Construction Equipment

Use of Modustri's HDE Suite eases inspection of heavy duty construction equipment for companies such as Houston-based Remedial Construction Services, L.P. (RECON). RECON's inspectors are also more efficient and accurate. Modustri HDE Suite is a mobile technology platform that simplifies field inspections.

11 Dec 2014

SOMA Architects Commences Foundation Work for Bobo Beirut Residential Project

New York-based SOMA Architects today announced that Bobo, its preeminent Beirut residential project, has reached a development milestone with the commencement of foundation work.

11 Dec 2014

"Smart Window" Blocks Out Heat When Outside Temperatures Rise

Windows allow brilliant natural light to stream into homes and buildings. Along with light comes heat that, in warm weather, we often counter with energy-consuming air conditioning. Now scientists are developing a new kind of "smart window" that can block out heat when the outside temperatures rise.

11 Dec 2014

ENVIRO AgScience Earns LEED Platinum Certification for French Creek Mess Hall at Camp Lejeune

ENVIRO AgScience, Inc. has successfully completed the design-build construction of the French Creek Mess Hall at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification with the Green Building Certification Institute.

11 Dec 2014