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EllisDon Collaborates with Research Teams during Self-Consolidating Concrete Under Pressure Study

EllisDon's Construction Sciences Department, has garnered new attention by collaborating with research teams during SCC Under Pressure, a study on the effects of formwork pressure when using Self-Consolidating Concrete, otherwise known as SCC.

25 Sep 2014

Denver International Airport Improves Optical Performance and Efficiencies with Eaton LED Lighting

Power management company Eaton today announced its Cooper Lighting Division is helping to improve optical performance and efficiencies at the Denver International Airport (DIA).

25 Sep 2014

Researchers Develop Compact Heat Storage Prototype for Buildings

UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country researchers develop a compact heat storage prototype that can be easily fitted in buildings 40% of the total consumption of energy in Europe takes place in buildings, so reducing this consumption is becoming increasingly important.

25 Sep 2014

Happy Valley Garden' Wins Top Award at 10th China International Garden Expo

This summer, a team of Penn State landscape architecture faculty and students won the top award for their entry for the 10th China (Wuhan) International Garden Expo.

25 Sep 2014

Seeyond Introduces Predesigned Integrated System of Mobile Walls

Seeyond® Architectural Solutions announces the introduction of its newest Seeyond Select collection. This newest line is predesigned as an integrated system of mobile walls that can be moved by anyone at anytime to accommodate changing work dynamics.

24 Sep 2014

SUSSI and Campus Apartments Complete Second Phase of New Housing Construction

Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc. (SUSSI) and Campus Apartments today announce the completion of the second phase of a development project to upgrade all of the University’s on-campus residences.

24 Sep 2014

Volunteers Team up to Build New Playground at Brooke Mattapan Charter School

More than 200 volunteers from the New England Patriots and New England Revolution charitable foundations, UnitedHealthcare and Boston-area residents will team up to build a new playground at Brooke Mattapan Charter School in Boston.

24 Sep 2014

New Jersey Turnpike Authority Awards Jacobs Contract for Garden State Parkway Interchange

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) to supervise construction services on the Garden State Parkway Interchange 36 to 48.

24 Sep 2014

Eco Red Shield Selected for Residential Fire Rebuild by K. Shaw Construction

Eco Building Products, Inc., announced today that K. Shaw Construction, LLC. of Monmouth County, New Jersey has selected Eco Red Shield protected lumber for use on a residential rebuild in the wake of a recent structure fire.

24 Sep 2014

Unicel Architectural Completes Prefontaine Metro Station Renovation Project

Unicel Architectural, manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, today announced the completion of the Prefontaine metro station renovation project.

24 Sep 2014

Philippine Construction Industry Registers 12.01% CAGR during 2009-2013

The Philippine construction industry increased in value at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.01% during the review period (2009?2013).

24 Sep 2014

Ply Gem Finalizes Acquisition of Simonton Windows

Ply Gem Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, through its subsidiary, Ply Gem Industries, has finalized the acquisition of Simonton Windows from Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

23 Sep 2014

Boston's Chrysanthemum Building Wins Holcim Design Award

Boston's smart, sustainable residential development, called the Chrysanthemum Building, has won a prestigious Holcim Design Award it was announced today (September 22, 2014). Designed by Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd. (KVA Matx) and developed by Rafi Properties, LLC, the Chrysanthemum Building is the first building in Boston to receive a Holcim Award.

23 Sep 2014

BuildingIQ Technology Selected by the U.S. GSA for Green Proving Ground Program

BuildingIQ, a leading energy management software company, today announced that its technology has been chosen by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for its Green Proving Ground Program.

23 Sep 2014

Brookfield Residential Commences Model Home Construction at El Paseo in The Village of Foothill Ranch

Brookfield Residential invites homebuyers to step out and enjoy life at El Paseo, a new gated townhome collection coming in October to the city of Lake Forest. With a central Orange County location plus modern floorplans, resort-style recreation and prices that make it all affordable with no Mello Roos and low HOA fees, buyers can take the next step toward homeownership at El Paseo in The Village of Foothill Ranch.

23 Sep 2014