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Update on Construction Work on Two EPR Reactors in China

During her visit today to the Taishan nuclear site (in Guangdong province), Mrs Nicole Bricq, the French Minister for Foreign Trade, accompanied by Luc Oursel, Chairman of AREVA’s Executive Board, and Henri Proglio, Chairman and CEO of EDF, was able to see for herself the progress made in the construction work on the two EPR reactors in China, carried out by the owner and future operator of the site, the Taishan Nuclear Power Joint Venture Company (TNPJVC), a 30% stake in which belongs to EDF, and the rest to CGNPC.

23 Jan 2013

Hardin Construction Announces Completion of Ella at Encore Apartment Complex

Hardin Construction Company recently completed construction of Ella at Encore, an upscale, seven-story, 160-unit apartment complex for seniors in Tampa's Tempo District near the city's downtown.

23 Jan 2013

National Coatings’ Roofing Systems Meet International Building Code Requirements

National Coatings, a leading manufacturer of durable, weatherproofing roofing systems for commercial and industrial buildings, recently received an evaluation report (ESR #2140) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that their ARM, AcryPly and SPF Roofing Systems meet code requirements.

23 Jan 2013

New Report Analyzes Eco Building Activity in European Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The European market for eco-building products

23 Jan 2013

NASA, Autodesk to Develop Technology for Monitoring and Visualizing Building Performance

Autodesk Inc., and NASA Ames Research Center are collaborating to research and develop new technology that can monitor and optimize the operational life-cycle of high performance buildings.

23 Jan 2013

Pinnacle Pointe in North Scottsdale Now Takes Reservations on New Homes

The eagerly awaited Pinnacle Pointe luxury home community in the exclusive Troon North area of Scottsdale has opened its sales center and is now taking reservations on new homes.

23 Jan 2013

Construction Started on Landmark Gateway Apartment Community in Virginia

Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC, a national apartment developer, investor and operator, announced that it has started construction on Landmark Gateway, a 360-unit apartment community in Alexandria, Virginia.

23 Jan 2013

Vinyl Siding’s Environmental Performance Outclasses Fiber Cement and Brick

Vinyl siding ranks as one of the most environmentally-friendly exterior claddings today, as confirmed by a life cycle assessment (LCA) using Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES®) software and published by NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

23 Jan 2013

Construction Started on First Phase of Arizona Multi-Family Project

TDI Real Estate Holdings LLC, a leader in the development of Class A multi-family housing, has begun construction on the first phase of a project that will bring up to 750 units of luxury housing to Scottsdale, Arizona. Construction on Phase One of Jefferson at One Scottsdale is presently underway on 388 units scheduled for completion in 2014.

22 Jan 2013

SolarCity Presents ‘Net Zero’ Home Concept at IBS 2013

SolarCity, a leading provider of clean energy, is promoting energy efficient homes by featuring the ‘Net Zero’ model home concept to the homebuilding industry at this year’s International Builders Show (IBS) hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

22 Jan 2013

CertainTeed to Exhibit Over 30 Products at 2013 International Builders' Show

The CertainTeed Corporation exhibit (#C2126) at the 2013 International Builders' Show will serve as a valuable hub for building professionals looking to maximize their businesses and wow customers in the year ahead.

22 Jan 2013

Fiberglass Window Sales Projected to Grow 64% by 2015

More architects, contractors and homeowners are choosing durable, beautiful fiberglass windows and doors, making fiberglass the fastest-growing material in the window and door market. According to Ducker Worldwide, a leading B2B research firm, sales of fiberglass windows are projected to grow 64 percent by 2015.

22 Jan 2013

Comprehensive Report on European Eco-Building Products Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The European market for eco-building products

22 Jan 2013

Major Renovations at NAIAS’ Cobo Center Designed by tvsdesign

Visitors to next week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will see major renovations at the show's home, the Cobo Center, designed by the world leader in convention centers, tvsdesign.

21 Jan 2013

New Affordable Housing Projects Opened in Waterloo

The official opening of three new affordable housing projects for seniors living on low income, people with disabilities and other low-income households was held today in Waterloo. Combined, these three projects received more than $10 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these projects created up to 208 jobs in Waterloo Region.

21 Jan 2013