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Wood Partners Starts Construction on New Apartment Complex in Orlando

Wood Partners has started construction on a 200-unit apartment community located on Spring Lake at the entrance of Doctor Phillips, one of Orlando's most desirable residential districts.

5 Feb 2013

Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I Provides Financing for Multifamily Development in Kendall

Behringer Harvard announced today its investment in a luxury multifamily community slated for development in Kendall, Florida, a suburban area of Miami-Dade County approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Miami. The development site is on the south side of Kendall Drive, to the west of SW 167th Avenue.

5 Feb 2013

ONGC Awards Heera Redevelopment Process Platform Project to Technip Consortium

Technip, in a consortium with AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd and TH Heavy Engineering Berhad, was awarded a contract by Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC), worth approximately €220 million (Technip share: about €50 million), for the Heera Redevelopment (HRD) process platform project in the Arabian Sea, at approximately 70 kilometers South-West of Mumbai, India.

4 Feb 2013

First Phase of Campus Development Project Completed at Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc. (SUSSI) and Campus Apartments announce the completion of the first phase of a development project to upgrade all of the University’s on-campus residences. The three-phase project, an estimated $200 million initiative, will continue with the groundbreaking of the second phase to improve the quality of housing and reshape the campus environment.

4 Feb 2013

Ireland’s First DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Opens Doors Following Refurbishment

Ireland’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors today, bringing one of Europe’s fastest growing upscale hotel brands to the Emerald Isle. A thoughtful and contemporary renovation of the Morrison hotel, in partnership with operators Martinez Hotels & Resorts, has seen the property’s 138 rooms and suites completely re-designed with a brand new concept centred on music and sound.

4 Feb 2013

NRG Energy Dedicates Solar Powered Playground at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School

NRG Energy, Inc. today dedicated a solar photovoltaic installation and opened the NRG Playground at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology in New Orleans. The installation, donated by NRG, will provide sun-powered energy and education to enhance the experience for the students, and demonstrate how solar is a viable energy option for a new generation of accessible sustainable projects.

4 Feb 2013

Storage Post Self Storage Renovates Multi-Story Property in New Rochelle

In keeping with its tradition of maintaining properties that reflect its brand standards and offer the most convenience to its customers, Storage Post Self Storage's New Rochelle property has undergone extensive renovations to its exterior and interior. The multi-story property is ideally situated right off of the New England Thruway at 363 Huguenot Street and includes 720 storage units and 65,000 square feet.

2 Feb 2013

NVR to Open New Empress Model Home at Autumn River in Ellicott City

NVR, Inc., one of the nation's largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Empress model home at Autumn River in Ellicott City, Maryland. The new community of luxury estate single family homes places an emphasis on nature, amenities and relaxation. Homes at Autumn River are priced from the mid $600's.

2 Feb 2013

Ontario Government to Focus on Improving Fire Safety for Seniors

Mandatory sprinklers in Ontario retirement homes are a big step in the right direction but seniors also need the protection of more fire-resistant building material such as concrete block. This statement from construction and fire-safety representatives comes in response to proposed changes put forward by an Ontario Government task force reviewing the province's Fire and Building Code.

2 Feb 2013

Meridian Health Plan Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity to Provide Health Education and Build Homes

Meridian Health Plan is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to change lives through improving health and strengthening communities in Chicago's southern suburbs.

2 Feb 2013

Liberty to Develop Office Building at Great Valley Corporate Center for Vanguard Group

Liberty Property Trust today announced that it will develop a 200,000 square foot, six-story office building for The Vanguard Group at Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern, PA.

2 Feb 2013

Washington University in St. Louis Gets Final Approval for $80M Delmar Loop Project

Washington University in St. Louis this week obtained final approval for the school’s $80 million student apartment and retail project in the Delmar Loop in University City and the city of St. Louis. The roughly 14-month construction phase is expected to begin next week as the project moves from plan to action.

2 Feb 2013

Affirmed Housing Group to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Arbor Green Apartments

Affirmed Housing Group is pleased to announce that it will celebrate the groundbreaking of Arbor Green Apartments today, Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:30 am.

1 Feb 2013

Metropolitan Hotel Toronto to Become Downtown Toronto’s First DoubleTree by Hilton

Hilton Worldwide and Bayview Hospitality Group (BHG) today announced that the landmark Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, which BHG recently acquired along with the hotel’s two restaurants, will become downtown Toronto’s first DoubleTree by Hilton. BHG will continue to operate the hotel when it converts to a DoubleTree by Hilton later this year.

1 Feb 2013

NVR to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Empress Model Home in Maryland

NVR, Inc., one of the nation's largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Empress model home at Mount Hebron Overlook in Ellicott City, Maryland. The new community of luxury estate single-family homes places an emphasis on open space, forest conservation and a warm community feel. Homes at Mount Hebron Overlook are priced from the upper $590's.

1 Feb 2013

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Wood Partners Starts Construction on New Apartment Complex in Orlando

Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I Provides Financing for Multifamily Development in Kendall

ONGC Awards Heera Redevelopment Process Platform Project to Technip Consortium

First Phase of Campus Development Project Completed at Shippensburg University

Ireland’s First DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Opens Doors Following Refurbishment

NRG Energy Dedicates Solar Powered Playground at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Storage Post Self Storage Renovates Multi-Story Property in New Rochelle

NVR to Open New Empress Model Home at Autumn River in Ellicott City

Ontario Government to Focus on Improving Fire Safety for Seniors

Meridian Health Plan Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity to Provide Health Education and Build Homes

Liberty to Develop Office Building at Great Valley Corporate Center for Vanguard Group

Washington University in St. Louis Gets Final Approval for $80M Delmar Loop Project

Affirmed Housing Group to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Arbor Green Apartments

Metropolitan Hotel Toronto to Become Downtown Toronto’s First DoubleTree by Hilton

NVR to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Empress Model Home in 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

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1Eco-Friendly Cement Alternative Developed Using Bamboo Byproducts

2Breakthrough AI Model Accurately Predicts Strength of Recycled Concrete Mixes

3New Concrete Mix Boosts Strength and Durability with Bentonite, Silica Fume, and Fibers

4Reduce Errors and Increase Carbon Credits in Cement Plants With Accurate Biogenic Co₂ Data Reporting

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6Seismic Risks Tied to Wall Type in Buildings Near Mines, Researchers Say