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Builder Homesite Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Home Building Campaign

Austin-based Builder Homesite, Inc. (BHI), a consortium of 27 of the nation's largest home builders, has collaborated with Austin-based advertising agency GSD&M to create and launch a multi-million dollar campaign, "Start Fresh, Buy New", to illustrate the benefits and positively influence consumer perception of new home ownership.

11 Apr 2013

Six New Affordable Housing Units Officially Opened in Fredericton, Canada

Six new affordable housing units for families and people with disabilities were officially opened today in Fredericton.

11 Apr 2013

Dow AgroSciences Dedicates New Research and Development Facility at Global Headquarters

Executives from The Dow Chemical Company and Dow AgroSciences were joined by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence today at a Research & Development (R&D) expansion ribbon-cutting event for a new 175,000 square foot R&D facility at Dow AgroSciences’ Global Headquarters.

11 Apr 2013

Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Multi-Use Development, Alexander Village

Crescent Communities today celebrated breaking ground on Alexander Village, a 63-acre multi-use development at the gateway to Charlotte's fast-growing University Research Park.

11 Apr 2013

Nine Elms on the Southbank Earns First Place in Planning Magazine’s Top 100 Regeneration Projects

A new entry this year, Nine Elms on the Southbank has been listed as number one in Planning Magazine’s 100 biggest regeneration projects in the UK. This underlines the exceptional nature of the area - the greatest transformational story in the world’s greatest city.

11 Apr 2013

LIVING SHELL Research Project to Develop Light Construction System Adapted to Raising of Building Roofs

With the support of the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI), the Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST) will go ahead with research in matters of sustainable construction. Entitled LIVING SHELL, this new research project is developed in collaboration with the Competence Centre for Typology and Planning in Architecture (CCTP) of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), as well as with many private and public partners.

10 Apr 2013

Harper Government Announces Investment to Upgrade Vancouver's Community Infrastructure

Today, Senator Yonah Martin, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Korean Community Centre under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

10 Apr 2013

Analysis Report on European Decorative Paints and Coatings Market

A growing construction sector in Eastern Europe - combined with other factors such as volatile organic compound (VOC) emission regulations, and consumer interest in interior decoration - will spearhead the growth of the decorative paints and coatings market in Europe.

10 Apr 2013

Official Opening of Phase II of St. Mary’s Newly Expanded Emergency Department and Trauma Center

St. Mary Medical Center has completed Phase 2 of its Emergency Department and Trauma Center expansion. To celebrate this event, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, April 9, at 9 a.m., in the newly renovated Emergency Department.

10 Apr 2013

New Residential Community to be Built in Kaka'ako

A&B Properties, Inc., a wholly owned real estate subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B), and landowner Kamehameha Schools today announced that they are unveiling plans for a new, innovative residential community at 600 Ala Moana Boulevard called The Collection.

10 Apr 2013

Ten Steps to Create an Ideal Outdoor Living Room

American society has changed tremendously over the past few years and consumer spending habits have shifted to accommodate the economic ups and downs. There has been a sizable shift to more home-based activities, and many homeowners are opting to expand or remodel.

10 Apr 2013

William Lyon Homes Announces Model Grand Opening of Coyote Creek in Milpitas

South Bay buyers who want to enjoy the benefits of a brand new home in a great location adjacent to one of the Cisco Campuses are invited to attend the model grand opening of William Lyon Homes' Coyote Creek this Saturday, April 13th at 10 a.m.

9 Apr 2013

Wood Partners to Commence Construction on 111 Unit Community in San Mateo, California

Wood Partners recently broke ground on a $43.7 million apartment community of 111 units set at the north end of Silicon Valley, halfway between San Francisco and San Jose.

9 Apr 2013

Christopher Homes Hosts Model Grand Opening in Master-Planned Community of Rosedale

The spectacular beauty of Wisteria will be unveiled this Saturday, April 13th, when Christopher Homes hosts the Model Grand Opening of this new neighborhood in the master-planned community of Rosedale.

9 Apr 2013

Choice Hotels International Moves into New Global Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest hotel companies, has completed its move and officially checked into its new state of the art global headquarters at 1 Choice Hotels Circle in Rockville, Maryland in the heart of Rockville Town Square.

9 Apr 2013

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Builder Homesite Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Home Building Campaign

Six New Affordable Housing Units Officially Opened in Fredericton, Canada

Dow AgroSciences Dedicates New Research and Development Facility at Global Headquarters

Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Multi-Use Development, Alexander Village

Nine Elms on the Southbank Earns First Place in Planning Magazine’s Top 100 Regeneration Projects

LIVING SHELL Research Project to Develop Light Construction System Adapted to Raising of Building Roofs

Harper Government Announces Investment to Upgrade Vancouver's Community Infrastructure

Analysis Report on European Decorative Paints and Coatings Market

Official Opening of Phase II of St. Mary’s Newly Expanded Emergency Department and Trauma Center

New Residential Community to be Built in Kaka'ako

Ten Steps to Create an Ideal Outdoor Living Room

William Lyon Homes Announces Model Grand Opening of Coyote Creek in Milpitas

Wood Partners to Commence Construction on 111 Unit Community in San Mateo, California

Christopher Homes Hosts Model Grand Opening in Master-Planned Community of Rosedale

Choice Hotels International Moves into New Global Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland

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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

1Eco-Friendly Cement Alternative Developed Using Bamboo Byproducts

2Breakthrough AI Model Accurately Predicts Strength of Recycled Concrete Mixes

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

4New Concrete Mix Boosts Strength and Durability with Bentonite, Silica Fume, and Fibers

5Modeling Bacterial Viability in Fire-Resistant Bio-Concrete

6Reduce Errors and Increase Carbon Credits in Cement Plants With Accurate Biogenic Co₂ Data Reporting