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Synthetic Field to be Constructed on Vanier College Campus

On Monday March 31st, Vanier College's Board of Directors gave the green light for the construction of a synthetic field on its campus. Work is scheduled to begin this spring. The field, which will also be used by Saint-Laurent sports clubs, should be ready in October.

2 Apr 2014

Research Frontiers Honored with ‘Best Application of Energy Harvesting’ Award for SPD-SmartGlass Light Control Technology

Today, a panel of independent judges at the ID TechEx 2014 Energy Harvesting Europe conference awarded Research Frontiers (Nasdaq:REFR) and its patented SPD-SmartGlass light control technology the "Best Application of Energy Harvesting" award. This award was presented at the Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2014 conference in Berlin Germany being held April 1-2, 2014.

2 Apr 2014

Sandia Labs to Support 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge

Sandia National Laboratories will bring decades of experience solving problems with practical engineering and modeling complex systems to cities around the world under a new agreement to support the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation.

2 Apr 2014

New Method Reduces Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions at Urban Multiuse Parking Garages

Researchers at the UPM have proposed better measures for greater efficiency at indoor parkings ventilation systems.

2 Apr 2014

Mazda Installs Mitsubishi Electric PV Modules for 317kW Solar Electric System at US R&D Center

State-of-the-art Mitsubishi Electric photovoltaic (PV) modules are now powering cutting-edge automotive research and development at Mazda North America’s Research & Development facility in Irvine, Calif. Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., a diversified global electronics manufacturer, celebrating 40 years in the solar business, supplied Mazda with 1222 PV modules for a 317kW solar electric system that is expected to deliver half of the facility’s power needs, while cutting its electric bill in half.

1 Apr 2014

Access Fixtures Offers 3000K LG LED Modules for Outdoor Lighting

Access Fixtures, a leader in commercial and sports lighting, now offers LG LED modules used in wall packs, bollard lights, and flood lights in 3000K. Until now, most LED outdoor lighting has used cool white or daylight lighting, a harsh bluish white light.

1 Apr 2014

Michael Baker Awarded CEI Services Contract for Greensboro Western Outer Loop Freeway

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded Michael Baker Engineering., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker International, a four-year, $8.0 million dollar contract to provide comprehensive construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the $122.8 million Greensboro Western Outer Loop.

1 Apr 2014

U.S. Lumber to Distribute Royal Building Products’ Trim and Mouldings Product Lines

Royal Building Products today announced the addition of U.S. Lumber to its Southeast and Mid-Atlantic distribution network. Product lines now available through U.S. Lumber include Royal trim and mouldings profiles, featuring S4S Trimboard™, Royal Trimboard® sheet stock, fascia, window and door surrounds and decorative moulding.

1 Apr 2014

New Cost Effective Way to Resolve Common Clogged Drain Problems

BrassCraft Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, is introducing its handy Zip-It® tool to plumbing contractors as a safe, reliable and cost effective way to resolve many common clogged drain problems.

1 Apr 2014

US LBM Acquires Jones Lumber Company

US LBM Holdings, LLC (“US LBM”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Jones Lumber Company of Boca Raton, Florida from founder and President Mark Jones.

1 Apr 2014

Forecast Report on Construction Equipment Market in Brazil

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction Equipment Market in Brazil 2012-2016" report to their offering.

1 Apr 2014

New Flood Barrier System Protects Entire 55 Water Street Building from Flooding

Directly following Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, Plaza Construction was asked to start working on the development of a flood prevention solution for 55 Water Street, one of New York City's largest office structures with 54 stories and 3.8 million square feet located in the financial district.

1 Apr 2014

Market Databook on Bulgarian Paving Materials Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Paving Materials in Bulgaria to 2017: Market Databook" report to their offering.

31 Mar 2014

Dubai Silicon Oasis Announces Launch of ‘Silicon Park’ Integrated Smart City Project

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis, the integrated free zone technology park, launched ‘Silicon Park’, the first integrated smart city project to be built in DSO at a cost of EUR217.5 Million, spanning an area of 150,000 square metres.

31 Mar 2014

Official Opening of New Affordable Senior Housing Complex in Winnipeg

A new apartment complex located at 50 Oddy Street in the Brooklands neighbourhood is officially open. The 36 units by Westlands Non-Profit Housing Cooperative Inc. offers enhanced housing quality and accessibility for seniors in Winnipeg.

31 Mar 2014

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Synthetic Field to be Constructed on Vanier College Campus

Research Frontiers Honored with ‘Best Application of Energy Harvesting’ Award for SPD-SmartGlass Light Control Technology

Sandia Labs to Support 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge

New Method Reduces Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions at Urban Multiuse Parking Garages

Mazda Installs Mitsubishi Electric PV Modules for 317kW Solar Electric System at US R&D Center

Access Fixtures Offers 3000K LG LED Modules for Outdoor Lighting

Michael Baker Awarded CEI Services Contract for Greensboro Western Outer Loop Freeway

U.S. Lumber to Distribute Royal Building Products’ Trim and Mouldings Product Lines

New Cost Effective Way to Resolve Common Clogged Drain Problems

US LBM Acquires Jones Lumber Company

Forecast Report on Construction Equipment Market in Brazil

New Flood Barrier System Protects Entire 55 Water Street Building from Flooding

Market Databook on Bulgarian Paving Materials Industry

Dubai Silicon Oasis Announces Launch of ‘Silicon Park’ Integrated Smart City Project

Official Opening of New Affordable Senior Housing Complex in Winnipeg

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

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Trending Stories

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

2AI Model Restores Lost Bridge Data to Improve Structural Safety

3Researchers Develop High-Strength Construction Materials From Industrial and Agricultural Waste

4Reinforced-Concrete Logic Gives Metals a Breakthrough in High-Temperature Strength

5Can Waste From Nickel Production Create Better Concrete? This Study Says Yes

6Biomass Innovation Reshapes Sustainable Construction