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Research and Markets Report on Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market 2014-2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

28 Mar 2014

The CSX J&L Tunnel Modification Project Honored with Several Professional Industry Awards

The CSX J&L Tunnel Modification project in Pittsburgh, Pa., has been honored with several professional industry awards. The J&L Tunnel Modification Project is a part of CSX Transportation, Inc.’s National Gateway Clearance Improvement Program, a public-private partnership to improve freight transportation efficiencies.

28 Mar 2014

Heroku Buildout Designed by Swinerton Builders, Rapt Studios Wins IIDA Merit Award

A modern industrial build-out for Heroku's San Francisco headquarters, designed by Rapt Studio and constructed by Swinerton Builders, won the "Work Large Merit Award" at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) 10th Annual Northern California Honor Awards this week. Heroku, a subsidiary of Salesforce, prioritized collaboration, connectivity, and work-life integration for the redesign of its new 85,000-square-foot South of Market headquarters.

28 Mar 2014

Standard Pacific Homes Debuts Villagio at the Promontory

Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation's leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced the debut of Villagio, a gated collection of homes nestled within the master-planned community of Promontory. Situated in upscale El Dorado Hills, the community offers an affluent address and a hilltop setting above Folsom's Empire Ranch Golf Club.

28 Mar 2014

New Report Analyzes Key Trends and Opportunities in Spanish Construction Industry

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

27 Mar 2014

City of Whittier Selects RBF Consulting for Water Delivery Project

RBF Consulting, a company of Michael Baker International, was selected by the City of Whittier/Whittier Utility Authority (WUA) for engineering design services and construction management of the replacement of WUA Pumping Plant No. 2, with an estimated construction value of $13,720,700.

27 Mar 2014

PCL Construction Announces Completion of Upgrades to Los Angeles Dodger Stadium

PCL Construction is pleased to announce that it has completed numerous upgrades to the Dodgers' iconic, 1962 stadium. The upgrades will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new plaza area and the Tommy Lasorda Trattoria, TODAY, Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m. at Dodger Stadium (1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012).

27 Mar 2014

Access Fixtures Offers New LED Architectural Series Wall Packs

As LED technology increasingly becomes mainstream, the demand for more stylized LED wall packs is growing too. Access Fixtures, a leader in commercial and sports lighting, is meeting this growing demand by offering new LED wall pack designs that are both modern and aesthetically pleasing.

27 Mar 2014

USGBC Awards LEED Platinum Certification to RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS), a world-class “living lab” that represents Rochester Institute of Technology’s ongoing commitment to the environment, has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)—the highest standard that can be achieved in the rating system.

27 Mar 2014

H.I.G. Capital Announces Sale Completion of American Hardwood Industries to Baillie Lumber

H.I.G. Capital, LLC (“H.I.G.”), a leading global private equity investment firm with more than $15 billion of equity capital under management, announced today that it has completed the sale of its portfolio company American Hardwood Industries (“AHI” or the “Company”) to Baillie Lumber.

27 Mar 2014

Trends and Opportunities in the Myanmar Construction Market

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

26 Mar 2014

Balfour Beatty Communities Successfully Completes Initial Development Period for Family Housing at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield

Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC, a leading provider of property management, development and related real estate services for the multifamily, military, and student housing markets, has successfully completed the Initial Development Period for new and renovated family housing at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF).

From Balfour Beatty 26 Mar 2014

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Installs Zinnia LED Lighting with GE’s Infusion LED Modules

Art museums often serve dual purposes: to display works of art in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, and to preserve those works for future generations.

26 Mar 2014

The Picerne Group Celebrates Groundbreaking for 198-Unit Apartment Community, Aria

The Picerne Group, a privately held real estate investment firm based in Southern California, held a groundbreaking ceremony this month at Aria, a Class A, 198-unit apartment community. The site, located at Bloomfield Avenue and Artesia Boulevard, is across the street from the Cerritos Towne Center, an open-air community center that offers shopping, dining and entertainment.

26 Mar 2014

Embrey Commences Concrete Pour for Foundation of GreenVUE Community

San Antonio-based Embrey Partners, Ltd. has starting pouring concrete on the foundation of GreenVUE, its Class A, transit-oriented development on Greenville Avenue in the heart of Richardson, Texas’ Telecom Corridor®.

26 Mar 2014

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Research and Markets Report on Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market 2014-2018

The CSX J&L Tunnel Modification Project Honored with Several Professional Industry Awards

Heroku Buildout Designed by Swinerton Builders, Rapt Studios Wins IIDA Merit Award

Standard Pacific Homes Debuts Villagio at the Promontory

New Report Analyzes Key Trends and Opportunities in Spanish Construction Industry

City of Whittier Selects RBF Consulting for Water Delivery Project

PCL Construction Announces Completion of Upgrades to Los Angeles Dodger Stadium

Access Fixtures Offers New LED Architectural Series Wall Packs

USGBC Awards LEED Platinum Certification to RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability

H.I.G. Capital Announces Sale Completion of American Hardwood Industries to Baillie Lumber

Trends and Opportunities in the Myanmar Construction Market

Balfour Beatty Communities Successfully Completes Initial Development Period for Family Housing at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Installs Zinnia LED Lighting with GE’s Infusion LED Modules

The Picerne Group Celebrates Groundbreaking for 198-Unit Apartment Community, Aria

Embrey Commences Concrete Pour for Foundation of GreenVUE Community

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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

Health, Safety, and Regulations

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