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Retrofit of Landmark San Francisco Flood Building Completed by Carbon Lighthouse

Carbon Lighthouse, a leading energy solutions provider, today announced that it has completed a retrofit on the Flood Building, a historic downtown San Francisco office and retail building. Cumulatively, the retrofits will save the tenants of the Flood Building over one million dollars in lifetime energy costs while eliminating 870 tons of CO2 per year over the twelve to fifteen year lifespan of the project.

21 Jan 2013

ThreeSixty Sells Over 100 New Homes in 2012

Brand new homes, a great South Bay location, resort-style recreation and gated privacy are generating spectacular sales for William Lyon Homes' ThreeSixty at South Bay. This award-winning community sold more than 100 new homes in 2012, results that underscore the incredible appeal and value of The Flats, The Court and The Row neighborhoods.

21 Jan 2013

ST Residential to List Acclaimed Multi-Family Properties at NMHC Annual Meeting

ST Residential, a manager of properties owned by a public-private partnership between the FDIC and a group of leading U.S. private real estate investors, today announced it will list 13 acclaimed multi-family properties in eight states across the country from its portfolio at the National Multi-Family Housing Council's (NMHC) annual meeting in Palm Springs on January 22 and 23.

21 Jan 2013

First Building Funded Under Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project Opens in Japan

The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training for British Columbia and industry representatives today applauded the opening of the Donguri Anne Public Library, the first building funded under the Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project.

21 Jan 2013

Two Housing Developments Opened in Fredericton

The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, Member of Parliament for Fredericton and Minister Responsible for New Brunswick on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Troy Lifford, New Brunswick Minister of Human Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Madeleine Dubé, New Brunswick Minister of Social Development, today participated in the official opening of two housing developments in Fredericton that provide a total of 75 affordable housing units for singles, seniors and persons with disabilities.

21 Jan 2013

Canada and Ontario Governments Open Affordable Rental Housing Projects in Peterborough

The official opening of two new affordable rental housing projects for seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income families and individuals was held today in Peterborough. Combined, these projects received more than $3.6 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these projects created up to 85 jobs in Peterborough.

19 Jan 2013

Stanford Students to Unveil New Solar House at National Competition Next Fall

A team of Stanford engineering students is constructing a solar house that could ultimately serve as a model for the sustainable home building industry. The dwelling, dubbed Start.Home, is based on a revolutionary design that integrates most of the infrastructure required for a home in a centralized utility unit. It will be unveiled at a solar home competition next fall in Southern California.

19 Jan 2013

Teckentrup Presents New Fire Protection Doors at BAU

A two-leaf all-glass door for maximum transparency and flush-closing doors with hidden hinges are the aesthetically pleasing new fire protection products that Teckentrup presented for the first time at BAU.

19 Jan 2013

Penn State Approves $26M Renovation and Expansion of Intramural Building

Penn State's Board of Trustees today (Jan. 18) approved a $26.1 million renovation and expansion of the Intramural (I.M.) Building, paid for primarily with University Park's Student Facility Fee funds and approved by the Student Facility Fee Committee.

19 Jan 2013

Penn State's Board of Trustees Approve Plans for Headquarters Building at Philadelphia Navy Yard

Penn State's Board of Trustees today (Jan. 18) approved final renovation and construction plans for the Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) Hub headquarters building complex at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The EEB Hub is a national effort to make commercial and multifamily residential buildings more energy efficient.

19 Jan 2013

Home Improvement Expert Offers Five Home Maintenance Tips to Homeowners

According to a recent survey conducted by HomeAdvisor*, a leading online destination for home repair and improvement, more than half of US homeowners (53 percent) do not engage in any annual maintenance for their home, and only 18 percent of homeowners are very confident in their general knowledge of their home's annual maintenance needs.

19 Jan 2013

CenturyLink Plans to Build New Facility to Expand Workforce in Monroe

CenturyLink, Inc. plans to build a facility that will feature industry-leading technology resources as part of its plan to expand its workforce in Monroe, and the company has selected Yates Construction as the construction management company for the project.

18 Jan 2013

BMO Makes Donation for Renovations of Thompson Rivers University's Old Main Building

BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $600,000 to Thompson Rivers University to assist with the ongoing extensive renovations of the Old Main building.

18 Jan 2013

75 Wall Residences Atop Andaz Named Best Mixed-Use Development

The Hakimian Organization today announces that 75 Wall Residences Atop Andaz has been named a Best Mixed-Use Development in the prestigious Americas' Property Awards, a faction of the 2012 International Property Awards competition. Having received the highly commended award, the 42-story development is recognized across the continent – and the world – for its noteworthy architecture, superior design, impeccable amenities and cutting-edge marketing.

18 Jan 2013

Jenn-Air Partners with ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful and VERANDA for Designer Visions Showcase

Luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air has partnered with ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful and VERANDA for the sixth annual Designer Visions. Showcasing the best in interior design talent and trends, this year's Designer Visions has transformed residences in an historic Manhattan building into three elegant, contemporary homes, each reflecting the distinctive style of the participating magazines and top designers.

18 Jan 2013