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Danfoss and Energy Efficient Buildings Hub Co-Host EnVisioneering Symposium

Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency, electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion systems, recently held its 18th EnVisioneering(SM) Symposium, "Building Blueprint for a Clean Energy Future," co-hosted by the Energy Efficient Buildings Hub (EEB Hub) at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

21 Nov 2012

ClickSafety to Provide Safety Training through BlueBookUniversity.com’s School of Safety Website

ClickSafety, a leading provider of online safety training, today announced a partnership with The Blue Book Building and Construction Network to introduce BlueBookUniversity.com, an extensive training and continuing education resource for construction and building industry professionals. ClickSafety will be the exclusive provider of online safety training through BlueBookUniversity.com’s School of Safety website.

20 Nov 2012

CCM Invests over $4 Million in Sustainable Residential/Retail Developments

Community Capital Management, Inc. (CCM), a leading fixed income impact investing manager, announced today that it has invested over $4 million in sustainable and impact initiatives on behalf of the AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF. CCM is one of four sub-advisors for GIVE and is the only fixed income manager.

20 Nov 2012

Purple Heart Homes and The Home Depot Foundation Partner to Provide Housing Solutions to Older Disabled Veterans

Today, Purple Heart Homes and The Home Depot Foundation have announced a joint partnership that will provide housing solutions to older Serviced Connected Disabled Veterans that have served our country. The grant from The Home Depot Foundation will enable Purple Heart Homes to help make needed modifications to eight homes including installing ramps where steps have become obstacles, and making doorways wider and bathrooms more accessible.

20 Nov 2012

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design Launches New Platform for Cross-Disciplinary Research

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (A.UD) today announced the launch of IDEAS, a new platform for cross-disciplinary research collaborations among students, faculty, industry and other partners that will radically question, challenge and expand the current parameters of architecture practice. As part of this initiative, the department has added a new Los Angeles satellite location and significantly expanded its master's of architecture program, which will now feature studio courses taught by several of the biggest luminaries in the field — Thom Mayne, Greg Lynn and Frank Gehry, with Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies.

20 Nov 2012

Singapore and Berkeley Lab Collaborate on New Testing Facility for Building Technologies

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), a world leader in technologies for energy-efficient buildings, has agreed to work with Singapore as that island nation pursues energy conservation and climate mitigation policies.

20 Nov 2012

Five Senior Living Residences Chosen for Special Honors

The November/December 2012 issue of Senior Living Executive, the flagship magazine of the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), highlights some of the most cutting-edge and creative architecture, interiors, and outdoor spaces found in senior living communities today.

19 Nov 2012

Comprehensive Report on the Roofing Contractors Market in UK

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Roofing Contractors Market Report - UK 2012-2016" report to their offering.

19 Nov 2012

Surprising Consumers' Ideas about Home-within-a-Home

When Lennar Minnesota posted a survey on its website asking consumers how they would live in its Next Gen concept home, consumers jumped in from across the country with a wide range of ideas.

19 Nov 2012

CSAAC Names Miller + Smith as Corporate Partner of the Year

Miller & Smith, an award-winning homebuilder and real estate development company, is proud to announce it was named "Corporate Partner of the Year" by Community Services for Autistic Adults & Children (CSAAC). The award, presented at CSAAC's 7th Annual Honors Gala on November 9th, recognized Miller & Smith's work renovating one of CSAAC's group homes.

19 Nov 2012

Waterfront Toronto Breaks Ground on Queens Quay Revitalization Project

Waterfront Toronto, together with our government partners, officially broke ground today on a major revitalization project that is transforming Toronto's main waterfront street into a world-class boulevard.

19 Nov 2012

Penn State Board Approves Construction of New Health and Human Development Building

Penn State's Board of Trustees Friday (Nov. 16) approved final plans and authorized the awarding of contracts for the construction of a new Health and Human Development Building on the University Park campus.

19 Nov 2012

New Affordable Rental Housing Units for People with Disabilities Opens in Port Colborne

The official opening of 23 new affordable rental housing units for people with disabilities was held today in Port Colborne. The project received more than $2.1 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of this project has created up to 50 jobs in Ontario and helps to meet the housing needs of people with disabilities in the Niagara area.

19 Nov 2012

RJK Construction Recognized by Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 for Second Consecutive Year

RJK Construction has been recognized as an Emerging Company by the Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 for the second year in a row. The Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 is a business recognition program celebrating the contributions of local companies to the Lake and Geauga county economies.

17 Nov 2012

First Modular Unit Placed for New Affordable Housing Complex in Saskatoon

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with Innovative Residential Inc., today held a crane placing for the first modular unit placed on its foundation in the Blairmore neighbourhood of Saskatoon. Hartford Heights, located at 118 Shillington Crescent will assist families in housing need with 40 modular, stacked, two-and three-bedroom townhouse units.

17 Nov 2012

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Danfoss and Energy Efficient Buildings Hub Co-Host EnVisioneering Symposium

ClickSafety to Provide Safety Training through BlueBookUniversity.com’s School of Safety Website

CCM Invests over $4 Million in Sustainable Residential/Retail Developments

Purple Heart Homes and The Home Depot Foundation Partner to Provide Housing Solutions to Older Disabled Veterans

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design Launches New Platform for Cross-Disciplinary Research

Singapore and Berkeley Lab Collaborate on New Testing Facility for Building Technologies

Five Senior Living Residences Chosen for Special Honors

Comprehensive Report on the Roofing Contractors Market in UK

Surprising Consumers' Ideas about Home-within-a-Home

CSAAC Names Miller + Smith as Corporate Partner of the Year

Waterfront Toronto Breaks Ground on Queens Quay Revitalization Project

Penn State Board Approves Construction of New Health and Human Development Building

New Affordable Rental Housing Units for People with Disabilities Opens in Port Colborne

RJK Construction Recognized by Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 for Second Consecutive Year

First Modular Unit Placed for New Affordable Housing Complex in Saskatoon

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

Health, Safety, and Regulations

Trending Stories

1Eco-Friendly Cement Alternative Developed Using Bamboo Byproducts

2New Concrete Mix Boosts Strength and Durability with Bentonite, Silica Fume, and Fibers

3Reduce Errors and Increase Carbon Credits in Cement Plants With Accurate Biogenic Co₂ Data Reporting

4Breakthrough AI Model Accurately Predicts Strength of Recycled Concrete Mixes

5Study Backs Geopolymers as Viable Replacement for Cement-Based Panels

6Seismic Risks Tied to Wall Type in Buildings Near Mines, Researchers Say