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BONE Structure Launches First Building in Caledon, Ontario

Proudly launching its first building in Caledon, Ontario on January 30, 2014, BONE Structure's goal is to literally change the housing market, one light steel frame at a time. Quebec-based BONE Structure has developed and patented an international construction system that combines aesthetics, flexibility, efficiency, and respect for the environment.

10 Jan 2014

Gehan Homes Opens Fourth Community of New Homes at Palazzo at Palm Valley

Gehan Homes, an award-winning Dallas-based homebuilder, announces the grand opening of its fourth community of new homes in Phoenix at the Palazzo at Palm Valley. As one of the top 30 builders in the United States, Gehan Homes is introducing a new series of one-of-a-kind, all-single story homes designed with smart interior spaces, high quality materials, and curb appeal.

10 Jan 2014

Market Forecast Report on Institutional Construction in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Institutional Construction in China to 2017: Market Forecast" report to their offering.

10 Jan 2014

Norwegian Roads Administration Commissions NCC to Construct New Section of E18 Expressway

NCC has been commissioned by the Norwegian Roads Administration to construct a new section of the E18 Expressway between the municipalities of Hobøl and Ski, slightly more than 30 kilometers south of Oslo. The contract encompasses 6.25 kilometers of highway and is worth SEK 885 million.

9 Jan 2014

SAGE Granted 300th Patent for Dynamic Glazing Technology

SAGE, the pioneer of electrochromic glass, was granted its 300th patent for SageGlass® dynamic glazing technology, expanding its intellectual property (IP) portfolio in the fast-growing dynamic glass market. SageGlass is electronically tintable dynamic glass that tints or clears on-demand to modulate light, heat gain and glare.

9 Jan 2014

Wood Partners to Build Alta Tempe Luxury Apartment Complex

Wood Partners will break ground in early 2014 on Alta Tempe, a 296-unit luxury apartment complex at University Drive and Dorsey Lane near the new Marina Heights, which will be the state's largest office park when it is completed. Construction of the 270,000-square-foot apartment building, situated on 7.1 acres, should be complete by June 2015. Alta Tempe will begin pre-leasing in third quarter 2014.

9 Jan 2014

Marriott International and G Holdings Open $320 Million Tallest Single-Use Hotel in North America

Marriott International, Inc. and G Holdings today announced the opening of an iconic addition to the New York City skyline, a combined 378-room Courtyard hotel and 261-suite Residence Inn hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The $320 million tallest single-use hotel in North America is located at 1717 Broadway. Built and owned by G Holdings and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the dual-branded hotel will provide employment for 160 associates in the New York area.

9 Jan 2014

New Report on Indian Automatic Door Systems Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Analysis of the Indian Automatic Door Systems Market

9 Jan 2014

Two Student Housing Projects in Vancouver and Richmond to be Established by CIBT

CIBT Education Group Inc. (“CIBT Group”) is pleased to announce that its newly established student housing investment and management arm, Global Education City Holdings Inc. (“GEC”) has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with a Vancouver real estate developer to establish two student housing projects in Vancouver and Richmond respectively. These two new projects are named GEC Langara and GEC Capstan. The aggregate development budget for these two projects is $48 million.

9 Jan 2014

Plainfield Renewable Energy Project Reaches Substantial Completion

Leidos, an engineering, national security and health solutions company, announced the Plainfield Renewable Energy project in Plainfield, Conn., has reached substantial completion on December 21, 2013 under the terms of the facility's engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) contract.

8 Jan 2014

Truss Industry Production Systems Acquired by MiTek

MiTek Industries (MiTek®), a Berkshire Hathaway company, and the world’s leading supplier of advanced engineered structural connector systems, equipment, software and services for the building components industry, announced today that it has acquired Truss Industry Production Systems, Inc. (TIPS), the maker of the Wizard PDS system. The Wizard PDS system is a leading automated jigging system sold to component fabricators across North America.

8 Jan 2014

Low-Cost, DIY Home Projects to Help Cut Down on Wasted Energy

Falling winter temperatures typically raise home heating costs—along with concerns over the impact of increased energy use on the environment. Plastics Make it Possible® offers some tips on low-cost, do-it-yourself projects to help cut down on wasted energy this winter—and all year round.

8 Jan 2014

Forecast Report on the International Smart Building Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Smart Building Market - Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis to 2018" report to their offering.

8 Jan 2014

Procore to Relocate Headquarters to Carpinteria, California

Procore Technologies, Inc., a rapidly growing cloud-based construction management software company, is proud to announce that it will relocate its operations to two buildings, totaling 32,000 square feet, located on the ocean-front bluffs of Carpinteria, California.

8 Jan 2014

Ryland Homes Charlotte Opens New Communities in South Charlotte

Ryland Homes Charlotte is proud to announce the opening of two stunning new communities in South Charlotte - The Enclave at Sardis Hall, located in the prestigious South Park area of Charlotte with homes from the $600’s and Wyndham Oaks, located in the highly desirable Ballantyne area with homes from the $500’s. Both quaint neighborhoods, offering 8 and 11 homesites respectively, will feature Ryland’s upscale Concerto Collection of homes ranging from 3,100 sq. ft. to over 4,000 sq. ft.

8 Jan 2014

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BONE Structure Launches First Building in Caledon, Ontario

Gehan Homes Opens Fourth Community of New Homes at Palazzo at Palm Valley

Market Forecast Report on Institutional Construction in China

Norwegian Roads Administration Commissions NCC to Construct New Section of E18 Expressway

SAGE Granted 300th Patent for Dynamic Glazing Technology

Wood Partners to Build Alta Tempe Luxury Apartment Complex

Marriott International and G Holdings Open $320 Million Tallest Single-Use Hotel in North America

New Report on Indian Automatic Door Systems Market

Two Student Housing Projects in Vancouver and Richmond to be Established by CIBT

Plainfield Renewable Energy Project Reaches Substantial Completion

Truss Industry Production Systems Acquired by MiTek

Low-Cost, DIY Home Projects to Help Cut Down on Wasted Energy

Forecast Report on the International Smart Building Market

Procore to Relocate Headquarters to Carpinteria, California

Ryland Homes Charlotte Opens New Communities in South Charlotte

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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

1Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Concrete with Nano-Silica and Expanded Polystyrene

2Recycled Glass Found to Strengthen Compressed Earth Blocks for Sustainable Construction

3MIT Researchers Use Machine Learning to Identify Sustainable Alternatives to Cement Production

4Study Finds Ideal ITS Replacement Levels to Enhance Concrete Strength and Seismic Performance

5Machine Learning Accurately Predicts Strength of Concrete Made with Industrial Waste

6Scientists Find Waste Foundry Sand Can Boost Concrete Strength, Lower Costs, and Support Sustainability