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CPG Building Products Enters Distribution Agreement with OrePac

CPG Building Products today announced that it has partnered with OrePac Building Products to distribute the full-line of AZEK products throughout the Western United States, including the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, OrePac has already been a successful distributor of the full line of TimberTech products and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim.

31 Oct 2013

First Gulf Officially Breaks Ground on The Globe and Mail Centre

First Gulf officially broke ground today on The Globe and Mail Centre located at 351 King Street East scheduled for completion in 2016. With more than 130 guests in attendance, and dignitaries including Minister Brad Duguid, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and Toronto Ward 28 Councillor Pam McConnell, the event marked a new era of revitalization for King Street East.

31 Oct 2013

New Report Discusses Key Trends and Opportunities in Algerian Construction Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction in Algeria - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering.

31 Oct 2013

USGBC Awards LEED Gold Certification to 2020 K Street

LaSalle Investment Management and Transwestern today announced 2020 K Street, NW received LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance™ rating system.

31 Oct 2013

Construction Commences on First Phase of Brookfield Place Calgary Office Development Project

Brookfield Office Properties Inc. today broke ground on the first phase of the Brookfield Place Calgary office development project. The 1.4-million-square-foot first phase, or east tower, at 56 storeys or 247 metres in height, will be the tallest structure in western Canada upon its completion. Cenovus Energy is anchoring the east tower with a 1-million-square-foot commitment.

31 Oct 2013

NCC to Build New Birkelandskrysset Traffic Hub in Bergen

NCC is to construct the new Birkelandskrysset traffic hub in Bergen. The contract with the county traffic company, Bybanen Utbygging, comprising a new tramway bridge, pedestrian and bicycle roads, a public transport terminal and a parking garage, is valued at SEK 490 million.

31 Oct 2013

Snavely Forest Products to Supply Full Line of AZEK and TimberTech Products in Texas

CPG Building Products today announced that it has partnered with Snavely Forest Products to distribute TimberTech products in Texas. Founded in 1902, Snavely - Texas has already been successfully distributing AZEK's full line of products.

31 Oct 2013

Wood Partners Opens $75 Million, 298-Unit Warner Park Luxury Apartment Community

Wood Partners announces the grand opening of the $75 million Warner Park luxury apartment community, an amenity-rich project within walking distance of thriving retail centers and close to the Pacific Ocean and a host of recreational opportunities.

30 Oct 2013

Registration Opens for Aluminum Window, Door and Facade Expo 2014

Online registration is now open for the 20th Aluminum Window, Door and Facade Expo (Windoor Expo in short) - the one stop trading platform for construction projects in China, hosted by Guangzhou Citiexpo Co., Ltd. which is a professional company that organizes international exhibitions, high-level conferences and seminars and large-scale commercial events. The 2014 expo will take place on March 9-11 at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China.

30 Oct 2013

PinPoint and Thrive Commence Construction on Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Tampa

PinPoint Commercial, LP and Thrive Senior Living announced the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art assisted living and memory care facility in North Tampa, Florida: The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve.

30 Oct 2013

USGBC Awards LEED Gold EBOM Certification to Bently Holdings’ Headquarters

Bently Holdings is proud to announce the LEED Gold EBOM (Existing Building Operation Maintenance) certification of its headquarters building at 240 Stockton Street. This historic art deco building has a history of being at the forefront of sustainability: it was built in 1908 using recycled aggregate concrete from the buildings razed during the 1906 earthquake.

30 Oct 2013

General Services Administration's Recognition of Green Globes Alongside of LEED Wins GBI’s Praises

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) applauds the General Services Administration on its recognition of Green Globes® alongside the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) as the two recommended third-party certification systems for the federal government to use to gauge performance of its buildings. The recommendation was made in a letter of October 25th, 2013 addressed to Dr. Ernest Moniz, United States Secretary of Energy.

30 Oct 2013

AV Homes to Develop 282-Acre Master-Planned Community in Florida

AV Homes, Inc. has announced the development of Waterview, a new 282-acre master-planned community in Kissimmee, Florida.

29 Oct 2013

USGBC Sets May 2014 as Cut-Off Deadline for LEED Exams

Architects, engineers and contractors are rushing to take the LEED® exams before the cut-off deadline of May 31, 2014. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that applicants can take the exams based on LEED v2009 materials until the 2014 sunset date. The new exams, which will be available after June 2014, are expected to be more difficult due to the addition of new credits and a new credit category.

29 Oct 2013

Ryland Homes Opens Coal Creek Village North in Lafayette, Colorado

Ryland Homes, one of the nation’s premier new homebuilders, is proud to celebrate the Grand Opening of its newest Boulder County community, Coal Creek Village North in Lafayette, Colorado. The spectacular new homes in this unparalleled community come from Ryland’s Perspectives Series and provide homebuyers with relaxed sophistication and all the conveniences needed to enjoy an active Colorado lifestyle.

29 Oct 2013

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CPG Building Products Enters Distribution Agreement with OrePac

First Gulf Officially Breaks Ground on The Globe and Mail Centre

New Report Discusses Key Trends and Opportunities in Algerian Construction Market

USGBC Awards LEED Gold Certification to 2020 K Street

Construction Commences on First Phase of Brookfield Place Calgary Office Development Project

NCC to Build New Birkelandskrysset Traffic Hub in Bergen

Snavely Forest Products to Supply Full Line of AZEK and TimberTech Products in Texas

Wood Partners Opens $75 Million, 298-Unit Warner Park Luxury Apartment Community

Registration Opens for Aluminum Window, Door and Facade Expo 2014

PinPoint and Thrive Commence Construction on Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Tampa

USGBC Awards LEED Gold EBOM Certification to Bently Holdings’ Headquarters

General Services Administration's Recognition of Green Globes Alongside of LEED Wins GBI’s Praises

AV Homes to Develop 282-Acre Master-Planned Community in Florida

USGBC Sets May 2014 as Cut-Off Deadline for LEED Exams

Ryland Homes Opens Coal Creek Village North in Lafayette, Colorado

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