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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

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