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Basic Agreement Reached for Investigating Possibility of 430 MW Solar Power Project on Ukujima Island

Kyocera Corporation, along with Photovolt Development Partners GmbH, Kyudenko Corporation, ORIX Corporation, and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., today announced that they have reached a basic agreement to investigate the possibility of operating a 430-megawatt (MW) solar power project on the island of Ukujima. The project would be the largest in the world to be implemented on agricultural land.

13 Jun 2014

Loyola University Chicago Tops Off Medical Research and Education Building

On June 9th, construction workers topped off Loyola University Chicago’s $137 million medical research and education building.

12 Jun 2014

TDI Completes Construction of 444-Unit Luxury Multi-Family Community

TDI, a member of the JPI/TDI Group and leader in the development of Class A multi-family housing, has completed construction on Jefferson Creekside Apartments, the 444-unit luxury multi-family community located in the Allen market north of Dallas, Texas near the intersection of Custer Rd. and Highway 121.

12 Jun 2014

Government Buildings Incorporate Electronically-Tintable SageGlass to Save Energy

Electronically-tintable SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, is being incorporated into a growing number of government buildings to help public workplaces save energy and provide an improved work environment for employees.

12 Jun 2014

SmartAmerica Challenge: IEEE to Illustrate Expanding Intersection of Smart Homes and Building Architectures

IEEE, the world's largest professional organization advancing technology for humanity, announced today it will illustrate the expanding intersection of smart homes and building architectures as part of the ongoing SmartAmerica Challenge.

12 Jun 2014

IBM Partners with Lodha Group to Build Smart City Infrastructure for Palava Planned City

IBM today announced a partnership with Lodha Group to build and manage smart city infrastructure for Palava, which will set the benchmark for 21st century urban living in India.

12 Jun 2014

ROXUL to Commence Production of Stone Wool Insulation Products in North America

ROXUL Inc., the leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products in North America officially begins production here at its first manufacturing facility located in the United States.

12 Jun 2014

New 4-Panel Sliding French Door from Integrity Windows and Doors

For those who need a strong, tough door, but crave beauty and expansive views, Integrity Windows and Doors offers the perfect solution: the new 4-Panel Sliding French Door.

11 Jun 2014

New Market Report Covers Key Trends and Opportunities in Portuguese Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction in Portugal - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering.

11 Jun 2014

New Report Analyzes Energy Management for Small and Medium Buildings

Although small and medium-sized commercial buildings represent a majority of buildings both in terms of number of buildings and square footage, they have not seen the same level of penetration of building energy management systems (BEMSs) as larger facilities.

11 Jun 2014

JV Team Comprising Granite Subsidiary Receives Fox River Bridge Reconstruction and Widening Contract

Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that a joint-venture team comprised of Kenny Construction Company, a Granite subsidiary, and Edward Kraemer & Sons Inc. has been awarded a $75 million bridge reconstruction and widening contract by the Illinois Tollway.

11 Jun 2014

Unique Paving Materials Pushes Boundaries of Road Preservation Efforts with Ravelcheck Product

Unique Paving Materials, a Cleveland-based company specializing in concrete products and asphalt additives, is pushing the boundaries of current road preservation efforts with its Ravelcheck product.

11 Jun 2014

Rush Masonry Provides Cost-Saving Facade Solution for Monroe Hall Renovation

When plans for the renovation of the J. Edgar Monroe Memorial Science Building on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans came in over budget while still on the drawing board, long-time New Orleans masonry contractor Randall Rush, president of Rush Masonry, was asked for a cost-saving solution.

11 Jun 2014

Building Systems Design Announces Publication of Revisions to Specifications Regarding Sustainable Design

Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD) today announced publication of revisions to 116 specification sections related to sustainable design for architects and engineers. BSD SpecLink-E, BSD's automated specification production system, has supported the various LEED rating systems published by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for many years.

11 Jun 2014

Market Forecast Report on Indonesian Residential Construction Industry

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

11 Jun 2014

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Basic Agreement Reached for Investigating Possibility of 430 MW Solar Power Project on Ukujima Island

Loyola University Chicago Tops Off Medical Research and Education Building

TDI Completes Construction of 444-Unit Luxury Multi-Family Community

Government Buildings Incorporate Electronically-Tintable SageGlass to Save Energy

SmartAmerica Challenge: IEEE to Illustrate Expanding Intersection of Smart Homes and Building Architectures

IBM Partners with Lodha Group to Build Smart City Infrastructure for Palava Planned City

ROXUL to Commence Production of Stone Wool Insulation Products in North America

New 4-Panel Sliding French Door from Integrity Windows and Doors

New Market Report Covers Key Trends and Opportunities in Portuguese Construction Industry

New Report Analyzes Energy Management for Small and Medium Buildings

JV Team Comprising Granite Subsidiary Receives Fox River Bridge Reconstruction and Widening Contract

Unique Paving Materials Pushes Boundaries of Road Preservation Efforts with Ravelcheck Product

Rush Masonry Provides Cost-Saving Facade Solution for Monroe Hall Renovation

Building Systems Design Announces Publication of Revisions to Specifications Regarding Sustainable Design

Market Forecast Report on Indonesian Residential Construction Industry

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1UBC Researchers Design Electrochemical System to Recycle Cement and Slash Emissions

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