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Mary Kay Inc. Receives LEED Silver Certification for its R3 Project in Lewisville, Texas

On June 4th, 2019, Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in corporate and social responsibility, announced that it has obtained LEED Silver certification for its Lewisville, Texas manufacturing facility, the Richard R. Rogers (R3) Manufacturing/R&D Center.

6 Jun 2019

Biosite Achieves ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security

Biosite Systems, a leader in biometric access control and workforce management solutions for the construction industry, has achieved ISO 27001 certification for information security management.

From Biosite Systems Ltd 30 May 2019

Using 3D Technology in Construction Reduces Costs and Wastes, Ensures Faster Production

Building Safety Month ends by week 5. Its focus is on how technological developments lead to safer and more resilient homes.

29 May 2019

Use of Industrial Wastes to Produce Eco-Friendly Cement Mixtures

Production of cement will have an adverse effect on climate. This process is attributable to about 8% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. But there is a constant increase in the need for cement.

21 May 2019

Incorporating Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Renovation Projects to Decrease CO2 Emission

Sergi Aguacil Moreno publicly defended his doctoral thesis on May 15 at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

20 May 2019

Newly Redeveloped Unilever North America Headquarters Building Receives LEED Platinum Certification

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded LEED Platinum certification—the highest level of LEED certification presented for sustainable buildings—to the newly renovated Unilever North America headquarters building in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

15 May 2019

Annual UK Precast Show, PRECAST2019, Attracts Professionals in the Concrete and Construction Space

Command Alkon, the Leading Supplier Collaboration Platform for Construction’s Heavy Work, is proud to exhibit at PRECAST2019 on May 16 at the King Power Stadium, Leicester.

13 May 2019

New Research Analyzes Capillary-Induced Deformations in Cement’s Porous Structure

Cement is used to build some of the world’s largest structures; however, it appears that it actually has something in common with a sponge.

8 May 2019

Working Towards Safer High-Performance Concrete

Gotthard, Montblanc, St. Bernardino – tunnel fires recurrently cause the ceilings of the apparently stable tubes to collapse. Infernal temperatures of up to 1000 °C push concrete to its boundaries – and based on the type of material in question, it can burst.

3 May 2019

Considering the Reuse of Wastes in Architecture as a Sustainability Strategy

The American University in Cairo, Egypt, held the 6th LafargeHolcim Forum titled “Re-materializing Construction” on April 4th to 6th, 2019.

2 May 2019

U.S. Green Building Council Grants LEED Silver Certification to Noca Blu

On April 25th, 2019, Hunt Companies, Inc. and Savoy Development announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has granted LEED Silver Certification to Noca Blu, their joint multifamily development at Logan Square in Chicago.

25 Apr 2019

Western Spirit: SMoW Shares Key Details of its Celebrated LEED Gold Certified Museum Building

During the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, 2019, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW) revealed important details of its renowned LEED® Gold certified museum building.

23 Apr 2019

Building: Reducing Crime Through Design

Siniat’s newly launched Securtex® integrates Chomarat laid glass scrim into its gypsum plasterboard. According to the dry construction material specialist, it is the first plasterboard-only system certified to Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175 and accredited by the Secured by Design Police Initiative. Siniat Securtex® helps withstand intruder attacks and meets the LPS 1175 Security Rating Class 1 standard.

From Chomarat 23 Apr 2019

MHE-Demag: Compact Construction Equipment Show in Malaysia

Inspired by the recently released movie ‘Bumblebee’, MHE-Demag introduced its new compact construction range to Malaysians with a unique construction equipment show last month at its manufacturing and warehouse facility in Bukit Raja, Malaysia.

23 Apr 2019

New Project Will Help Reduce Vulnerability of Critical Buildings During Extreme Events

A project established by scientists of Valencia’s Polytechnic University will help reduce the vulnerability of important buildings such as schools, hospitals, or passenger terminals.

15 Apr 2019

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