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EPFL Convention Center Façade to Feature Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Technology

As a World’s first, no less than 300m2 of dye sensitized solar cells will be integrated to the facade of the EPFL’s Convention Center.

12 Dec 2012

Prevention through Design Practices May Help Address Health Risks in Construction

"Some of the most pressing occupational health hazard risks in construction" are associated with masonry operations, asphalt roofing, and welding, wrote Deborah Young-Corbett in an article recently accepted by the Journal of Civil Engineering and Management.

11 Dec 2012

British Safety Council Honors Foster Wheeler with the Sword of Honour

Foster Wheeler AG announced today that the UK subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been recognized by the British Safety Council with two awards, the Sword of Honour for health and safety management excellence and the Globe of Honour for environmental management excellence.

11 Dec 2012

Martifer Solar USA to Install 765 kW Solar Array at Westfield Century City Mall

On the heels of two recently completed photovoltaic installations, the U.S.-based unit of the Westfield Group has awarded a third contract to Martifer Solar USA, a national solar engineering, procurement, and construction firm.

11 Dec 2012

JW Marriott Cancun Resort + Spa Earns AAA Five Diamond Status

Diamonds aren't only a girl's best friend -- hotels like them, too. Every year AAA searches the globe for the best lodgings and restaurants, and for the seventh consecutive year its inspectors have found the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa to be among the best, giving it top marks with a Five Diamond Award.

11 Dec 2012

Different Materials Must Be Used to Optimize Building Performance

Canada's National Building Code encourages the use of different materials to optimize building performance, and cities like Halifax should do the same, say several Canadian builders and engineers.

10 Dec 2012

Rancho Victoria Releases Phase 2 Residences

Rancho Victoria, 32 single-family new homes in Rancho Cucamonga, announces the release of their Phase 2 residences just one month post grand opening.

10 Dec 2012

Standard Pacific Homes Introduces Luxury Residences in Shady Oaks

Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation’s leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced plans to unveil Shady Oaks, a brand new collection of impressive luxury residences nestled around the natural beauty of Southlake’s oak trees, green belts and open spaces.

10 Dec 2012

Market Databook on Northern Chinese Industrial Building Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Industrial Building Construction in Northern China to 2016: Market Databook" report to their offering.

10 Dec 2012

USGBC Awards LEED Gold Certification to MetLife Headquarters in Istanbul

In keeping with its commitment to effective energy management, sustainability and efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, MetLife, Inc. announced that is headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey, MetLife Emeklilik ve Hayat A.ª., has received the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program (LEED) Gold Certification.

7 Dec 2012

Comprehensive Report on Northern Chinese Civil Engineering/Infrastructure Construction Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Civil Engineering/Infrastructure Construction in Northern China to 2016: Market Databook" report to their offering.

7 Dec 2012

Walmart Canada Retrofits Overhead Sales Floor Lighting to LED

Walmart Canada today announced a first-of-its-kind sales floor LED lighting retrofit. The retailer has retrofitted all of the overhead sales floor lighting at its Brampton North (located at Highway 10 and Bovaird Road in Brampton, Ontario) supercentre from conventional fluorescent lighting to high efficiency LED 4-foot retrofit lamps. The retailer estimates this small change could save approximately 283,000 kilo-watt hours (kWh) per year, which will results in a savings of up to $26,000 per year.

7 Dec 2012

Stetson Building Products to Distribute Fibermesh Concrete Reinforcing Fibers

Propex Operating Company, LLC announced today that Fibermesh®, the leading brand in concrete reinforcing fibers, will now be available in Stetson Building Products' service footprint of Iowa, Nebraska, Northwest Central section of Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Stetson is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.

7 Dec 2012

Door + Window Manufacturer/Shelter Magazine Presents Green Award to Deceuninck North America

Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors, and outdoor living, was recently chosen to receive a 2012 Green Award from Door & Window Manufacturer/Shelter Magazine. The company was one of four winners selected by the magazine's editors based on the company's commitment to green products and principles. Deceuninck's INNERGY Rigid Thermal Reinforcements and its recycling program are highlighted in the magazine's December issue.

7 Dec 2012

Ceram and the Steel Construction Institue (SCI) to Partner for Optimum Testing and Assessment Services

Ceram, the international materials technology company and the Steel Construction Institute (SCI), the leading technical authority in steel construction, are to work in partnership to deliver an optimum testing and assess...

From Lucideon 6 Dec 2012