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Harper Government Provides Support to Convert Clearwater Elementary School into Community Centre

Today, Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the District of Clearwater under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

28 Jan 2013

NVR Celebrates Opening of Courtland Gate Single-Family Model Home at Woolwich Waverly Meadows

NVR, Inc., one of the nation's largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Courtland Gate single-family model home at Waverly Meadows in Woolwich Township, New Jersey. Waverly Meadows, featuring luxury single-family homes located within walking distance to beautiful Downtown Swedesboro, is being built by NVR's Ryan Homes division and is priced from the $290's.

28 Jan 2013

Canada and Quebec Governments Invest in 130 Affordable Housing Units in Gatineau

As a result of combined efforts of the governments of Canada and Quebec and their local partners, semi-independent seniors in Gatineau now have access to 130 new affordable housing units adapted to their needs.

28 Jan 2013

Universities to Train Urban Sound Planners

Recruitment of students has started for a European research school focused on urban sound planning. Together with European cities, acoustic consultants, architects and research institutes, Chalmers University of Technology and other universities will train 14 “urban sound planners”, which also will have the opportunity to receive a PhD in the subject.

28 Jan 2013

GRHC Honors UC Landscape Architect as International Green Roof Leader

In recognition of her leadership in green roof advocacy, research, and education, the University of Cincinnati’s Virginia Russell, associate professor in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is one of only 50 global green roof leaders featured in the recently published book, “Rise of Living Architecture.”

28 Jan 2013

Mack-Cali Realty Commences Construction on East Boston Mixed-Use Community Project

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (NYSE: CLI) today announced its Roseland subsidiary recently commenced construction on Portside at Pier One, part of the planned mixed-use community on the East Boston waterfront. This 176-unit luxury apartment project is in joint venture with The Prudential Insurance Company and is supported by a construction loan commitment led by Citizens Bank with participation by Salem Five.

25 Jan 2013

ECOR Global Creates Sustainable Set for Comedy Series

ECOR® Global 866-417-5518, a subsidiary of Noble Environmental Technologies Corporation has created the first 100% sustainable set for 20th Century Fox's critically acclaimed comedy series "Raising Hope." 45 of the company's patented ECOR® panels were used to create a modern hotel suite for a two-part episode of the comedy.

25 Jan 2013

REGEN Energy's Swarm Solution Helps Achieve USGBC LEED Points

REGEN Energy's Swarm Energy Management™ solution helps facility owners to achieve points through the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system. LEED is an internationally recognized green building program that provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.

25 Jan 2013

SolarCity to Provide Solar Systems for BASF's Sustainable Homes Program

BASF Corporation and SolarCity, a leading provider of clean energy, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to offer solar electricity from SolarCity as part of BASF's BEYOND.High Performance(SM) home program.

25 Jan 2013

Outdoor GreatRoom Participates in the 2013 NAHB International Builder Show

The Outdoor GreatRoom Company joined housing professionals from around the world convened at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 22-24th for the industry's largest show, the 2013 NAHB International Builder Show. Show attendance was up and moral amongst builders and construction was optimistic.

25 Jan 2013

La-Z-Boy Acquires Land for Proposed LEED Certified Headquarters Building

La-Z-Boy Incorporated has finalized the purchase a block of land from the Monroe-based Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) order. The land will be used to build a new World Headquarters for La-Z-Boy, which is expected to house approximately 500 employees.

24 Jan 2013

EdR Partners to Develop New Off- Campus Collegiate Housing at University of Minnesota

EdR, one of the nation’s largest developers, owners and managers of collegiate housing, has executed agreements with GEM Realty Capital and Schenk Realty Group to jointly develop and own new off- campus collegiate housing at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

24 Jan 2013

RBF to Provide Construction Management Services for Lake Wohlford Dam

RBF Consulting (RBF), a Company of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR), has been selected by the City of Escondido, Calif., to provide construction management (CM) services for construction work related to the new $30 million Lake Wohlford Dam. RBF’s time and materials CM contract is not to exceed $2.4 million.

24 Jan 2013

Eco-Friendly Spray Foam Insulation Reduces Heating and Cooling Costs for Homes

A growing number of homeowners are investing in spray foam insulation since it offers an array of benefits that traditional insulation materials cannot provide. With longevity and eco-friendly qualities, spray foam insulation is an energy-efficient material that minimizes heating and cooling costs up to 50%.

24 Jan 2013

Prominent Universities Install Telkonet EcoSmart Solution to Reduce Energy Costs

Telkonet, Inc., developer of the EcoSmart energy management platform featuring Recovery Time™ technology, is pleased to announce that two highly-respected universities located in northeastern United States selected the Company's EcoSmart solution for installation across three residence halls.

24 Jan 2013

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Harper Government Provides Support to Convert Clearwater Elementary School into Community Centre

NVR Celebrates Opening of Courtland Gate Single-Family Model Home at Woolwich Waverly Meadows

Canada and Quebec Governments Invest in 130 Affordable Housing Units in Gatineau

Universities to Train Urban Sound Planners

GRHC Honors UC Landscape Architect as International Green Roof Leader

Mack-Cali Realty Commences Construction on East Boston Mixed-Use Community Project

ECOR Global Creates Sustainable Set for Comedy Series

REGEN Energy's Swarm Solution Helps Achieve USGBC LEED Points

SolarCity to Provide Solar Systems for BASF's Sustainable Homes Program

Outdoor GreatRoom Participates in the 2013 NAHB International Builder Show

La-Z-Boy Acquires Land for Proposed LEED Certified Headquarters Building

EdR Partners to Develop New Off- Campus Collegiate Housing at University of Minnesota

RBF to Provide Construction Management Services for Lake Wohlford Dam

Eco-Friendly Spray Foam Insulation Reduces Heating and Cooling Costs for Homes

Prominent Universities Install Telkonet EcoSmart Solution to Reduce Energy Costs

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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

5Seismic Risks Tied to Wall Type in Buildings Near Mines, Researchers Say

6Modeling Bacterial Viability in Fire-Resistant Bio-Concrete