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Bechtel Chosen to Construct New Motorway Connecting Kosovo to Macedonia

Bechtel and joint-venture partner Enka have been selected by the government of Kosovo to build a new 37-mile (60-kilometer) motorway linking the capital, Pristina, to neighboring Macedonia. The new motorway, Route 6, will connect Kosovo with the surrounding region and will be the country's second motorway.

From Bechtel Corporation 2 Jul 2014

Construction of Two New Apartment Buildings Begins in Area Development Project in Russia

YIT has started the construction of two new apartment buildings in an area development project called Novo Orlovsky in St. Petersburg at the end of June. The total value of the project is over EUR 70 million and it is due for completion by the end of 2017. The value of the whole area development project is over EUR 1 billion.

2 Jul 2014

Construction Begins on 198-Unit Luxury Multi-Family Community in Houston, Texas

JPI/TDI companies a leader in the development of Class A multi-family housing, has begun construction on a 198-unit luxury multi-family community in Houston, Texas, within the Heights submarket along the vibrant Washington Corridor. The community is called Jefferson Heights and is located at 1520 N. Memorial Way. Construction is expected to be completed in Fall 2016.

2 Jul 2014

Swinerton Completes Restoration of Bank of America Center in Pasadena, Wins Historical Renovation Award

Bank of America and Jones Lang LaSalle recently celebrated the successful opening of the Bank of America Center in Pasadena, following a two year restoration project completed by Swinerton Builders Los Angeles. Originally designed in 1974 by Edward Durell Stone, the structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

1 Jul 2014

Brandywine Homes Commences Construction on Covington Urban Infill Community in Yorba Linda

Brandywine Homes started construction this month on Covington, a 5.1-acre urban infill community with 51 townhomes near Yorba Linda Boulevard and Blair Street, across from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, in Yorba Linda, Calif. This project is scheduled to be completed by fall 2015.

1 Jul 2014

Unique Paving Materials Offers Eco-Friendly Asphalt Sealer

For the ultimate professional-grade asphalt sealer without the health and environmental concerns that accompany coal tar-based sealers, Unique Paving Materials offers Integra-Seal.

1 Jul 2014

Toshiba and CSIC Undertake Prototype Testing of Novel Method to Detect Deterioration in Bridges, Tunnels

Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has developed an innovative means for monitoring and detecting deterioration and damage, including cracks, in bridges and tunnels, and that it is undertaking proof of concept testing of a prototype of the system in the UK in partnership with the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) at the University of Cambridge.

1 Jul 2014

New Windows with LEXAN Sheets for Spiral Full View Doors from Rytec

Recognizing a window of opportunity to make a great door even better, Rytec Corporation has introduced new windows with LEXANTM sheets for its Spiral® FV® (Full View) doors. Trusted for high-performance applications ranging from motorsports windshields to space helmets, LEXAN sheets set a new standard of excellence in performance in the high-speed door industry.

1 Jul 2014

Toshiba Elevator Announces Establishment of New Engineering Center at Kuala Lumpur

Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation (TELC; headquarters Kawasaki, Japan), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, announced that it has established an Engineering Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that will start operation on July 1st.

1 Jul 2014

Standard Pacific Homes Announces Grand Opening of The Reserve at Alaqua Community

Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation's leaders in homebuilding quality, announced today the grand opening of The Reserve at Alaqua. This community is designed to meet the discerning tastes and expectations of today's distinguished move-up or country club buyers. Home shoppers will have the choice of six brand new home designs and are invited to tour the community at this weekend's grand opening. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

30 Jun 2014

Skanska Makes Investment in Second Phase of Green Court Project in Romania

Skanska invests EUR 33 M, about SEK 295 M, in second phase of the office building Green Court in Bucharest, Romania. The construction contract is worth EUR 20 M, about SEK 180 M.

30 Jun 2014

Professional Builders Announces Free In-House Consultation and Estimates

Professional Builders Bathroom Remodeling Los Angeles is offering free in-house consultation and estimates. Homeowners who wish to have a bathroom remodeling project completed may seek estimates from a half a dozen contractors and remodeling companies or more before making a final selection.

30 Jun 2014

Champion Home Exteriors Launches New Location in Spokane

Cincinnati, OH-based Champion Home Exteriors, a leading home-improvement company with more than 70 locations nationwide, is pleased to announce its expansion into Spokane, WA. Champion of Spokane will initially offer replacement windows, entry doors, roofing, and siding.

30 Jun 2014

Construction Underway on Highway 104 Heatherton Bridge

Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Randy Delorey, Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Minister Responsible for Gaelic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Geoff MacLellan, Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, marked the start of construction of the Highway 104 Heatherton Bridge project.

30 Jun 2014

Arup-Led Team Reveals Unique Bridge Design for St. Lawrence River in Montreal

Arup, Dissing+Weitling, and Provencher Roy Associes Architectes are delighted to reveal the design of the New Bridge for the St. Lawrence, as announced today by the Government of Canada.

30 Jun 2014

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Bechtel Chosen to Construct New Motorway Connecting Kosovo to Macedonia

Construction of Two New Apartment Buildings Begins in Area Development Project in Russia

Construction Begins on 198-Unit Luxury Multi-Family Community in Houston, Texas

Swinerton Completes Restoration of Bank of America Center in Pasadena, Wins Historical Renovation Award

Brandywine Homes Commences Construction on Covington Urban Infill Community in Yorba Linda

Unique Paving Materials Offers Eco-Friendly Asphalt Sealer

Toshiba and CSIC Undertake Prototype Testing of Novel Method to Detect Deterioration in Bridges, Tunnels

New Windows with LEXAN Sheets for Spiral Full View Doors from Rytec

Toshiba Elevator Announces Establishment of New Engineering Center at Kuala Lumpur

Standard Pacific Homes Announces Grand Opening of The Reserve at Alaqua Community

Skanska Makes Investment in Second Phase of Green Court Project in Romania

Professional Builders Announces Free In-House Consultation and Estimates

Champion Home Exteriors Launches New Location in Spokane

Construction Underway on Highway 104 Heatherton Bridge

Arup-Led Team Reveals Unique Bridge Design for St. Lawrence River in Montreal

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