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Forecast Report on Global Demand for Portland Cement

The demand for portland cement is mainly prompted by growing construction activities across the globe. Asia Pacific dominates the global market for portland cement. This report by Transparency Market Research analyses, estimates and forecasts the portland cement demand on a global and regional level for a six year period from 2014 to 2020, both in terms of volume and revenue.

16 Sep 2014

Ecobuild Southeast Asia to Open Doors from 17-19 September 2014

Hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB Malaysia), Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2014 will open its doors from 17 -- 19 September 2014 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

16 Sep 2014

Outokumpu’s Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Plates to Clad Baosteel’s Head Offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou

SKS, a joint venture between Outokumpu and Baosteel Group in China, is delivering over 800 tonnes of high-quality cold-rolled stainless steel plate for the cladding of Baosteel’s landmark head offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou in China. Baosteel’s head office in Shanghai includes three buildings with a total façade area of some 48,000 square meters.

16 Sep 2014

Harry Pepper Awarded Rehabilitation, Structural Replacement Work Contract for Herbert Hoover Dike

EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its subsidiary Harry Pepper & Associates, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for rehabilitation and structural replacement work on the Herbert Hoover Dike in Clewiston, Florida.

From EMCOR 15 Sep 2014

Tutor Perini Subsidiary Awarded Three Projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Tutor Perini Corporation, a leading civil and building construction company, today announced that its subsidiary, Lunda Construction Company, has recently been awarded three projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota collectively valued at approximately $319 million. These contracts will be included in the Company’s reported third-quarter backlog.

15 Sep 2014

Peab to Construct Kapellskar Harbor

Peab has been contracted to construct Kapellskar harbor. The client is Stockholms Hamnar by Kapellskärs Hamn AB and the contract amounts to SEK 200 million.

15 Sep 2014

Forecast Report on Institutional Construction in the US

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Institutional Construction in the US to 2018: Market Forecast" report to their offering.

15 Sep 2014

Qualified Remodeler Magazine Recognizes Power Home Remodeling Group as Top Home Remodeler

Power Home Remodeling Group has been recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as the nation's fourth largest home remodeling company on the publication's annual ranking of the Top 500 remodelers in the nation. Power moved up the ranks this year from a #5 ranking in 2013.

15 Sep 2014

KB Home Opens Remington Place in Universal City

KB Home, one of the nation’s largest and most recognized homebuilders, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Remington Place in Universal City, with the planned construction of 79 single-family one- and two-story homes. Located east of IH-35 just inside Loop 1604, KB Home’s Remington Place is situated in an established area with convenience to major employment centers in New Braunfels, Converse, Live Oak, and San Antonio, and will be served by the Judson Independent School District.

15 Sep 2014

Cenergistic Aims to Make 600 School Buildings Earn ENERGY STAR Certification

Cenergistic is working with school districts across the country involved in its energy conservation management programs to have up to 600 buildings earn ENERGY STAR certification in 2014.

12 Sep 2014

CIM Group Secures Initial Permits for Residential Tower Construction in Chicago’s Central Loop

CIM Group announced today that it has secured its initial permits for the construction of a 34-story, 690-unit apartment tower above Block Thirty Seven, the existing five-level, 275,000-square-foot shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located in Chicago’s Central Loop.

12 Sep 2014

Ryland Homes Opens New Communities in Greater Philadelphia Metro Region

Ryland Homes is excited to announce the Grand Openings of eight spectacular new communities located throughout the greater Philadelphia metro region.

12 Sep 2014

Trends & Forecast Report on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebars Market in the Construction Industry

FRP rebars market in construction industry is a large segment, worth several millions. The fiber reinforced polymer usually consists of a combination of reinforcement fibers and a polymer resin matrix.

12 Sep 2014

PNC Arena to Feature Innovative LED Lighting

PNC Arena, home to the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, will usher in a new era for professional sports this season as the first NHL venue in the U.S. to feature LED lighting.

12 Sep 2014

Architectural and Interior Design Story of Yanqi Lake Kempinski Hotel Beijing

Yanqi Lake Kempinski Hotel, Beijing's most iconic building, is designed by Chief Designer Zhang Hai Ao and his team from Shanghai Huadu Architect Design Company.

11 Sep 2014