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Colombian Construction Industry Forecast to Grow at 10.96% CAGR

The value of the Colombian construction industry increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.91% during the review period (2009–2013). Infrastructure construction activity increased with government investment and private sector participation through public-private partnerships (PPPs).

23 Sep 2014

Italian Tile Coatings Manufacturer, Vetriceramici, to be Acquired by Ferro

Ferro Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Milan, Italy-based Private Equity Funds’ Management Company Star Capital SGR S.p.A. and two minority owners and founders Gianfranco Padovani and Sergio Zannoni to acquire Casola Valsenio, Italy-based Vetriceramici S.p.A. for €83 million (approximately $108 million) in cash.

22 Sep 2014

HIFIVENT Project to Develop Energy Efficient Ventilated Façade

Tecnalia is coordinating the European HIFIVENT project, which is seeking to develop a new concept of ventilated façade that will improve the energy efficiency of buildings. With this project it will be possible to cut energy consumption while achieving energy savings and interior comfort.

22 Sep 2014

BDC Markham Business Centre Receives LEED Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is pleased to announce it has received LEED Gold certification for Commercial Interiors (CI) for its Markham business centre. All current BDC real estate projects across Canada are carried out applying LEED principles.

22 Sep 2014

Winning Projects of Holcim Awards 2014 for North America Announced

The winning projects of the Holcim Awards 2014 for North America are at the cutting edge of efficiency and innovation in sustainable construction. The top prize went to a water supply and flood mitigation project in Las Vegas designed by Amy Mielke and Caitlin Taylor.

22 Sep 2014

Construction Begins for Minto Beechwood Condominium

Ottawa's leading real estate developer, Minto Communities, will celebrate the official start of construction of its newest condominium, called Minto Beechwood, with a groundbreaking event for the public and members of the media Saturday, September 20th, at noon. Joining executives from Minto in celebrating the official groundbreaking will be Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, and local Councillors Peter Clark and Peter Hume.

22 Sep 2014

Azbil Develops savic-net for Integrated Building Management Systems for Overseas Markets

Azbil Corporation announces the development of its new savic-netTM for Integrated Building Management Systems for overseas markets, which will be available on October 1. Providing centralized control of all management systems installed in a large-scale complex, savic-net for IBMS delivers efficient, high-quality facility management, energy control, and management of tenant information.

22 Sep 2014

BASF to Display Spray Foam Coalition Code of Conduct Seal

BASF spray polyurethane foam now displays the Spray Foam Coalition Code of Conduct Seal in recognition of its commitment to the continuous improvement in health, safety and product stewardship of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) products. The Seal was developed by the Spray Foam Coalition of the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry.

19 Sep 2014

Window & Door Magazine Honors Marvin's Integrated Interior Shades with Crystal Achievement Award

Marvin® Windows and Doors' integrated Interior Shades have received the 2014 Crystal Achievement Award in the "Most Innovative Window Component Category" by Window & Door Magazine.

19 Sep 2014

Horner Lighting Group Products Win Recognition in 2014 Next Generation Luminaires Competition

Horner Lighting Group has received recognition on four products in the 2014 Next Generation Luminaires™ (NGL) Solid-State Lighting Design Indoor Competition. Awards were presented September 17 at The LED Show in Los Angeles, CA.

19 Sep 2014

Shea Homes Announces Opening of Trilogy at Lake Frederick Active Lifestyle Community

Shea Homes is excited to announce a community grand opening celebration on Oct. 4-5 at its new Trilogy at Lake Frederick active lifestyle community.

19 Sep 2014

ECOB Defensive Partner Receives Orders for Five New Modular Homes

Eco Building Products, Inc., announced today that Eco Building Products' Defensive Partner – John Paul Builders – has received orders for five new modular homes across New Jersey and New York, which have been specified with Eco Red Shield protected lumber. These five homes represent a growing trend in the Building Industry supportive of the paradigm shift toward the use of defensive building materials, including ECOB's advanced framing lumber.

19 Sep 2014

Lucideon Produces Technical Guide on Lime in Mortars for EuLA

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, has produced a technical guide, ‘Lime in Mortars: Hydrated Lime – Benefits of the Use in Mortars’ for the European Lime Association (EuLA).

From Lucideon 19 Sep 2014

Construction Commences at East Rochester Elementary

In Summer 2011, the Rochester, New Hampshire School District partnered with Lavallee Brensinger Architects to complete a study of its eight elementary schools, seeking to identify conditions affecting the education and experience of the students it serves.

18 Sep 2014

Construction Begins for $508-Million Terminal 1 Modernization Program at Los Angeles International Airport

Southwest Airlines® helped kick-off construction of the $508-million Terminal 1 Modernization Program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) today with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Councilman Mike Bonin, City Councilman Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles Airport Commission President Sean O. Burton, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey, and Southwest Airlines Vice President of Airport Affairs Bob Montgomery.

18 Sep 2014