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Canadian Government Reiterates Commitment Towards New Bridge for the St. Lawrence

I wish to reiterate our government's hard work and commitment towards the construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence.

18 Nov 2013

Armada Hoffler Properties to Build New Facility for Oceaneering International

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. today announced it was selected as the developer for a new office and manufacturing building for Oceaneering International, Inc. The facility will be built on 18 acres in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, Virginia.

18 Nov 2013

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Complete Renovations in Moose Jaw

Lower-income people in Moose Jaw will enjoy improved housing quality as a result of renovations to 11 suites located at 36 and 40 Manitoba Street East. The renovations were made possible by a joint investment from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. The project was undertaken by the Riverside Mission.

18 Nov 2013

Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency Selects Abengoa for New Electricity Transmission Project

Abengoa, the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been chosen by the Brazilian National Electricity Agency (ANEEL) to carry out a new electricity transmission project in the country. The investment equals an amount of €170 M and it is forseen that Abengoa will directly contribute €20 M, approximately.

18 Nov 2013

Grand Ridge Plaza Opens in Issaquah Highlands

Live appearances by Pro Football Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy, Seahawks Blue Thunder and the Sea Gals, a special ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring City of Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger and other dignitaries, and other highlights will anchor three days of events to celebrate the official opening of Grand Ridge Plaza, the region’s newest destination retail and entertainment center.

18 Nov 2013

Johns Manville Roofing Solutions Win 2013 Architectural Products’ Innovation Awards

Johns Manville (JM), a leading supplier of commercial roofing products, today announced its ENRGY Curb* and Invinsa FR products earned top honors in the 2013 Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards (PIAs).

16 Nov 2013

Kaiser Permanente to Open Brand New Multi-Specialty Center in Lone Tree

After years of planning, construction and preparation, Kaiser Permanente will open the doors to a brand new specialty center in Lone Tree on December 2nd.

16 Nov 2013

Forty-Three New Affordable Housing Units Opened in Amherst, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians living in the Amherst area will benefit from forty-three new affordable housing units which were officially opened today.

16 Nov 2013

Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority to Issue RFP for Azusa to Montclair Engineering

The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority intends to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) C1160 Azusa to Montclair Engineering and NEPA Support Services in early January 2014.

16 Nov 2013

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Kellogg’s New ‘Global Hub’ on Northwestern University

Hundreds of supporters, alumni, friends and students of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management flocked to the groundbreaking ceremony for Kellogg’s new “global hub” on Northwestern’s lakefront Nov. 14.

16 Nov 2013

USGBC Names Turner’s Chief Sustainability Officer as 2013 LEED Fellow

Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce the U.S. Green Building Council today named Chief Sustainability Officer Michael Deane to the 2013 class of LEED Fellows. The LEED Fellow Program is the green building industry’s most prestigious professional designation. The LEED Fellow designation recognizes exceptional contributions to green building and significant professional achievement within the rapidly growing community of LEED Professionals.

15 Nov 2013

William McDonough's Marks 10 Year Anniversary of River Rouge Living Roof Project

In 2003, William McDonough + Partners designed what was then the largest green roof in the world at the Ford Motor Company's historic River Rouge facility. The ambitious plan involved pioneering strategies and technologies for brownfield redevelopment, sustainable industry, corporate citizenship, and environmental regeneration.

15 Nov 2013

SageGlass Launched in Multiple Shapes and Colors with Enhanced Glare Control

SAGE has expanded architectural design possibilities for dynamic glass by making SageGlass® available in multiple shapes and colors with enhanced glare control.

15 Nov 2013

Mobile Flooring System for Disaster Relief Wins Architecture for Humanity Prize

Students from the Rice School of Architecture (RSA) won first place in the open microphone competition at the “Design Like You Give A Damn Live” conference for their creation of a mobile flooring system for disaster relief.

15 Nov 2013

GFF and Studio Outside Complete Restoration and Renovation of Historic Dealey Plaza

In preparation for the 50th Anniversary and Memorial ceremony of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, the City of Dallas will be opening its doors and welcoming thousands of visitors, as well as several former Presidents, to the hallowed grounds of Dealey Plaza on November 22nd. Following a yearlong effort to restore and renovate this historic landmark by Dallas architects Good Fulton and Farrell (GFF) and landscape architects, Studio Outside, Dealey Plaza is now ready for its day in the national spotlight.

15 Nov 2013