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Allure Energy Uses Kinetis K Series Microcontroller in EverSense

Allure Energy, Inc. will introduce their next generation product, EverSense™ 2.0, at CES 2013 at CES Unveiled in Las Vegas on January 6, 2013. EverSense™ 2.0, a home environment and energy management platform which uses Freescale Semiconductor's i.MX53 application processor and Kinetis K Series microcontroller, will be selectively displayed by Freescale during CES.

7 Jan 2013

University of Oregon to Open Newly Transformed Allen Hall to Students

Young creative types scribble concepts on whiteboards or project their latest ideas on large flat screens for their colleagues’ feedback.

7 Jan 2013

BHG Signs Memorandum of Understanding for Development of Golden Tulip Natal Project

BHG S.A. – Brazil Hospitality Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a hotel project in the city of Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte state. This project, its second in Natal after the Golden Tulip Interatlantico, consolidates its presence in the Northeast region, where it now has nine hotels for business and leisure tourism.

4 Jan 2013

New Residential Building to Come Up on University City Science Center

A new high-end residential building is coming to the University City Science Center. Construction will begin on a new 27-story apartment building on land owned by the Science Center at 3601 Market Street in Philadelphia in the fall of 2013. The project is a joint venture between Wexford Equities, the parent company of Wexford Science & Technology, and Southern Land Company. This is the first residential project in the Science Center’s 50-year history.

4 Jan 2013

Turner Construction Reaches Milestone on Construction of Fowler Park at USD

Turner Construction Company recently reached a milestone on the construction of Fowler Park at the University of San Diego. The project is now 50% complete, with the topping out scheduled for later this month, and completion expected in February 2013.

4 Jan 2013

Encore Multi-Family Starts New Apartment Project in Dallas' Medical District

Encore Multi-Family, LLC, has commenced construction of Encore 6162, a four-story, 288-unit, 3.8-acre apartment development in Dallas' burgeoning Medical District. Groundbreaking occurred in December 2012, and first units are scheduled for delivery in February 2014, with final project completion slated for June 2014. Encore Multi-Family is a subsidiary of Encore Enterprises, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate acquisition, development and management company focused on the hospitality, retail, office, and multifamily sectors.

4 Jan 2013

New Multi-Function Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock for Today’s Homeowners

Redefining what it means to be secure, Schlage®, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, unites brains and brawn in the new Touchscreen Deadbolt lock, putting the highest grade of security at homeowners’ fingertips. The Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt, a 2013 Electronic House Product of the Year award winner, is a strong, innovative lock that brings together the industry-leading home automation features of NexiaTM Home Intelligence, the worry-free convenience of keyless entry, and protection of a built-in alarm, to create a lock like no other on the market. The multi-function lock offers keyless control using simple access codes, so homeowners never have to worry about losing, hiding, carrying or forgetting their house keys again.

4 Jan 2013

UC Symposium to Highlight Impact of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Real Estate Market

Enhancing energy efficiency in real estate is a global goal, one that Professor Timo Goeschl will discuss with local audiences here in Cincinnati when he delivers a talk on Germany’s pursuit of lower energy consumption.

4 Jan 2013

Market Analysis on European Construction and Engineering Industry

Research and has announced the addition of the "Construction & Engineering in Europe" report to their offering.

3 Jan 2013

Summit Hotel Properties Closes Acquisition of Three Additional Hotels

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of three additional hotel acquisitions:

3 Jan 2013

FHLBank San Francisco Gives Out $18.5M in Affordable Housing Program Grants

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) awarded $18.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants in the second round of its 2012 AHP funding competition. The grants were awarded through Bank members to 38 projects that will produce or preserve 2,018 units of housing affordable to lower-income individuals and families in Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

3 Jan 2013

Research and Markets Adds New Report on US Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade" to their offering.

3 Jan 2013

CityCenterDC Sponsors Announce Initiation of Condominium Residences Sale

Hines, Archstone and the TFI US Real Estate Fund, sponsors of CityCenterDC, announced today the commencement of sales of luxury condominium residences at CityCenterDC, the 10-acre parcel in the heart of Downtown D.C. that is currently being transformed into a vibrant blend of residences, offices, shopping, restaurants, hotel and active parks. The new center for urban living is showcased in an expansive and interactive sales gallery – at 901 New York Avenue, NW – with an impressive scale model of the entire development, a fully built-out model residence and a striking view of the new neighborhood under construction and quickly taking shape.

3 Jan 2013

Grupo Mariana to Offer Beachfront Bungalows and Home Sites on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast

Grupo Mariana is building on Nicaragua's growing popularity as a tourist destination, and as a choice for a vacation and retirement lifestyle. Grupo Mariana is committed to offering a range of residential products on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast and realistic pricing that reflects current market conditions.

2 Jan 2013

AS Roma Plans to Build New Stadium in Rome in Time for 2016-2017 Season

Yesterday, AS Roma's front office, led by U.S.-based AS Roma President Jim Pallotta , announced plans to build a new stadium in Rome in time for the team's 2016-2017 season. The announcement was made during the club's first annual Winter Training at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

2 Jan 2013