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Comfort Walk in Tubs Direct Introduces A1A ULTIMATE Walk in Tub

Comfort Walk in Tubs Direct is proud to announce the addition of the A1A ULTIMATE Walk in Tub to their product line. Through the company's tireless dedication to its customers, Comfort Walk in Tubs Direct, http://www.comfortwalkintubs.com, has created a walk in bathtub, containing most of the features that the public has complained are not part of the tubs they purchased.

23 May 2013

Boom in Residential Solar Installations in Massachusetts

As the cost of fossil fuels rises, the cost of renewables declines, with solar leading the way for homeowners. With its eco-conscious population, a growing number of options for going solar, and enticing Federal and state-level incentives, Massachusetts now ranks 6th nationwide for overall solar production.

23 May 2013

New Granite Look Countertop Collection from VT Industries

VT Industries announces the launch of VT Dimensions, a countertop collection that offers the premium look of granite with little maintenance necessary.

23 May 2013

Kaiser Permanente to Seek LEED Gold Certification for Major New Construction Projects

As part of its ongoing commitment to create healthy communities, Kaiser Permanente today announced it will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification for new construction of hospitals, large medical offices, and other major projects.

23 May 2013

Bayer-led Worldwide Specialist Network for Sustainable Building Continues to Grow

A worldwide specialist network for sustainable building led by Bayer MaterialScience continues to grow: The newest member of the EcoCommercial Building program (ECB) is the German subsidiary of Cemex, the international leader in building materials.

23 May 2013

U.S. Concrete’s Aridus Rapid Drying Concrete Applied at Billy Earl Dade Middle School Replacement Project

U.S. Concrete, Inc. announced today the application of its award winning Aridus® Rapid Drying Concrete at the Billy Earl Dade Middle School Replacement Project in the Dallas Independent School District. Aridus® was developed and patented by U.S.C. Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Concrete, Inc.

22 May 2013

Prague Marriott Hotel Earns EKO Gold Certification Award

Being socially responsible towards our society and towards the environment is becoming an essential part of our daily business life. At the Prague Marriott Hotel, we are continuously working on ideas to preserve our natural resources and take our commitment to protect the environment very seriously.

21 May 2013

Baker Gets Design Contract for Rehabilitation of Three Bridges in Pittsburgh

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR), has been awarded a five-year, $2.7 million contract by the Allegheny County (Pa.) Department of Public Works for the rehabilitation of the Roberto Clemente (6th Street), Andy Warhol (7th Street), and Rachel Carson (9th Street) Bridges in Pittsburgh.

21 May 2013

Brandywine Homes to Build New Gated Community in West Covina

Brandywine Homes announced today that it has acquired 2.3 acres of land in West Covina, 18 miles east of Los Angeles, for a gated community of 19 single-family homes to be called Waverly.

21 May 2013

In-Depth Financial Evaluation of Global Cement Manufacturers

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cement Manufacturers (Global)" report to their offering.

21 May 2013

DPR Achieves Net-Zero Energy Building Certification for Phoenix Office

Mission accomplished; DPR’s Phoenix office is officially certified as a Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB)! Producing as much or more energy than it consumes, the LEED®-NC Platinum office building is the first in Arizona and only the second in the U.S. to achieve NZEB certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) through its Living Building Challenge(SM) program.

20 May 2013

Ryland Homes to Open Architectural Collection Homes at Legacy in Carmel, Indiana

Dubbed as one of Money Magazine’s best places to live, Carmel, Indiana, now boasts another reason to make it your hometown.

20 May 2013

Construction Begins at Johnson Street Bridge Site in Downtown Victoria

Today, the Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna—Lake Country joined City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Sean Brock, Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., to officially kick off the start of construction at the Johnson Street Bridge site in downtown Victoria.

20 May 2013

Ryland Homes Opens Blackstone Estate Collection Homes in Zionsville, Indiana

Ryland Homes announces the Grand Opening of its Estate Collection homes at Blackstone, a new neighborhood of spectacular single-family homes on executive-sized homesites in Zionsville, Indiana.

20 May 2013

Canada-Ontario Government Provides Affordable Housing Rental Units for Low-Income Seniors in Vaughan

The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of York celebrated the official opening of 84 affordable housing rental units for low-income seniors at Mapleglen Residences.

20 May 2013

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Comfort Walk in Tubs Direct Introduces A1A ULTIMATE Walk in Tub

Boom in Residential Solar Installations in Massachusetts

New Granite Look Countertop Collection from VT Industries

Kaiser Permanente to Seek LEED Gold Certification for Major New Construction Projects

Bayer-led Worldwide Specialist Network for Sustainable Building Continues to Grow

U.S. Concrete’s Aridus Rapid Drying Concrete Applied at Billy Earl Dade Middle School Replacement Project

Prague Marriott Hotel Earns EKO Gold Certification Award

Baker Gets Design Contract for Rehabilitation of Three Bridges in Pittsburgh

Brandywine Homes to Build New Gated Community in West Covina

In-Depth Financial Evaluation of Global Cement Manufacturers

DPR Achieves Net-Zero Energy Building Certification for Phoenix Office

Ryland Homes to Open Architectural Collection Homes at Legacy in Carmel, Indiana

Construction Begins at Johnson Street Bridge Site in Downtown Victoria

Ryland Homes Opens Blackstone Estate Collection Homes in Zionsville, Indiana

Canada-Ontario Government Provides Affordable Housing Rental Units for Low-Income Seniors in Vaughan

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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

1Scientists Find Waste Foundry Sand Can Boost Concrete Strength, Lower Costs, and Support Sustainability

2Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Concrete with Nano-Silica and Expanded Polystyrene

3New Review Finds Cement Could Go Low-Carbon — If We Get the Chemistry Right

4Breakthrough AI Model Accurately Predicts Strength of Recycled Concrete Mixes

5MIT Researchers Use Machine Learning to Identify Sustainable Alternatives to Cement Production

6Modeling Bacterial Viability in Fire-Resistant Bio-Concrete