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Phase II Construction Completed at K-State's Bill Snyder Stadium

Mortenson Construction, a leading builder of sports facilities in the U.S., and joint-venture partner GE Johnson Construction, a full-service construction company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., officially completed Phase II of the Bill Snyder Stadium Master Plan on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kan., on August 21, 2013.

29 Aug 2013

New State-of-the-Art Convention Centre Opened at Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to larger and more complex conventions and trade shows.

29 Aug 2013

Major Construction Projects Underway at Northwestern University

Northwestern University is buzzing with summer construction that promises a new look from one end of campus to the other.

29 Aug 2013

UCSB Renovates Undergraduate Residence Hall to LEED Gold Certification

More efficient lighting, improved ventilation, new windows, furniture, and carpet, and upgraded heating and cooling systems are among the things that will greet UC Santa Barbara students living in Anacapa Hall, as contractors scramble to put the final touches on the latest building on campus to be renovated to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design) Gold certification.

29 Aug 2013

Cerro Wire Improves Footage Guarantee for SLiPWire Reels

Cerro Wire LLC, a leading manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable, has announced an update to its reel completeness guarantee. The improved guarantee is effective for all SLiPWire™ wire in sizes of one AWG and larger.

29 Aug 2013

Deltec Introduces New Line of Affordable High Performance Net-Zero Homes

Deltec Homes, the industry leader in hurricane resistant and sustainable panelized home building, introduces their new line of affordable high performance and net-zero homes, the Renew Collection.

28 Aug 2013

Benefits of Dynamic Glazing Detailed in SAGE White Paper

WHAT: Ten years after the first commercial installation of dynamic glass by SAGE Electrochromics, awareness of electronically tintable glass is growing. This paper defines and explains electrochromics, the technology behind the most controllable dynamic glass, and discusses its many benefits with the goal of helping architects, building owners and glazing contractors understand the unique value it can bring to their projects.

28 Aug 2013

SolarWorld Supplies Solar Panels for Largest Solar-Electric Installation in Dominican Republic

Solar panels from SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years, now power the largest solar-electric installation in the Caribbean nation of Dominican Republic. The 1.5-megawatt solar array sits near the runway of Cibao International Airport, the country’s third largest airport.

28 Aug 2013

Gehan Homes Opens Greer Ranch in Arizona

Gehan Homes, a Dallas-based homebuilder, announces the grand opening of its first community in Arizona, Hacienda at Greer Ranch in Surprise. One of the top 30 builders in the U.S., Gehan Homes is introducing a new series of homes targeted to the move-up homebuyer.

28 Aug 2013

Healthcare Reform to Boost Hospital Construction Industry in the US

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hospital Construction in the US" report to their offering.

28 Aug 2013

Ohio DOT Awards Phase II of Lakefront West Project to Baker

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, was awarded a one-year, $4.5 million roadway and structure design services contract by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for Phase II of the Lakefront West project on U.S. Route 6 in Cleveland, Ohio.

28 Aug 2013

New Report on Prefabricated Buildings Market in Mexico

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Prefabricated Buildings in Mexico to 2016: Market Databook" report to their offering.

27 Aug 2013

Sears Holdings Selected to Participate in U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR National Building Competition

Sears Holdings Corporation has been selected to participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings, which is designed to help improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and protect the environment.

27 Aug 2013

Skanska Secures EUR 98M Contract from S Group for New Logistics Center in Sipoo, Finland

The joint venture company Freeway, formed by Skanska and Lemmikäinen, has signed a contract for constructing the S Group’s new logistics center in Bastukärr, Sipoo, Finland.

26 Aug 2013

Replacement Roofs to Protect Homes from Storms Available from Quick Roofing

Quick Roofing offers quality replacement roofs to protect homes and keep them safe from Texas storms. They have more than 29 years of experience, and they are committed to providing people with high quality services.

26 Aug 2013