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Rebuilding Together and Lowe Support Low-Income Homeowners

Lowe's, a President's Circle Sponsor of Rebuilding Together, is kicking-off home rehabilitation projects nationwide this fall to address critical home needs during cold weather months. Since 2007, The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation has been an active partner of Rebuilding Together and supports the organization's work across the country.

3 Nov 2012

Sandalwood Completes $2 Million Renovation for North Fork Shopping Center in Austin

Austin-based commercial real estate management firm Sandalwood today announced a $2 million renovation and name change for North Fork Shopping Center. Now named, The Hub, the 165,000-square-foot shopping center will provide contemporary, superior retail space for national and regional brands looking to tap into the explosive economic growth in northwest Austin. The shopping center is located at the intersection of Highway 183, State Highway 45 and RM 620.

3 Nov 2012

Forbes Ranks KONE among Top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies

For the second year running, KONE has been ranked among the top 50 most innovative companies in the world by the U.S.-based business magazine Forbes. KONE is one of two engineering services sector companies that reached the top 50, and remains the only elevator and escalator company ever to have made it to the top 50.

3 Nov 2012

Lifestyles Interior Design Announces Completion of Keller Williams' 14,000 sq.ft. Commercial Office

Eileen Gould, owner of the Westlake Village design-build firm Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction, today announced completion of Keller Williams' new 14,000 square foot, state-of-the-art commercial office on Russell Ranch Road.

3 Nov 2012

Bechtel-Led Team Completes Installation of Dulles Rail Project Pedestrian Bridge

The Bechtel-led team building the Dulles Metrorail Project outside of Washington, D.C., successfully completed the installation of the pedestrian bridge that will give travelers access to the Wiehle-Reston East Station on the new Silver Line. This is a significant accomplishment as the bridge crosses 12 lanes of highways, including the Dulles International Airport Access Highway. Crews carried out the installation over a five-night period to limit disruption to motorists.

3 Nov 2012

Report on Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing Industry

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

3 Nov 2012

New Affordable Rental Housing Units for Seniors In Toronto

The official opening of 237 new affordable rental housing units for seniors living on low income and persons with disabilities was held today in Toronto. The project received more than $28.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of this project created more than 592 jobs in Toronto.

3 Nov 2012

Energi to Discuss New Financing Tools for Multifamily Retrofits at Greenbuild 2012

Energi, a leading developer and underwriter of insurance products, announced today that it will present at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2012, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building taking place in San Francisco from November 14 to 16, 2012. Angela Ferrante, Director of Alternative Energy Solutions at Energi, will participate in the “Testing Innovative Financing Tools for Multifamily Retrofits” panel on Thursday, November 15 at the Moscone Center.

2 Nov 2012

Iconic St. Louis Building Opens as Affordable Metropolitan Artist Lofts

Originally built in 1908, the Metropolitan Building is located in the heart of the artistic Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis, Missouri. This historical gem stood vacant and unoccupied for years, but with renovations now complete it is once again a gathering place for creative talent.

2 Nov 2012

Mondo to Exhibit Harmoni and Idea Rubber Flooring at Healthcare Design 2012

Mondo, a global leader in the contract and sports flooring markets, at Healthcare Design Conference 2012 (Booth 143) will be showcasing its Idea and Harmoni rubber flooring. The conference is Nov. 2 to Nov. 6 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

2 Nov 2012

Emory Conference Center Hotel Announces Completion of IACC Meeting Facility Renovation

Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta's first LEED-Silver Certified sustainable Conference Center Hotel, announced the completion of the renovation of its International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) meeting facility.

2 Nov 2012

FlexHousing Helps Design Flexible and Versatile Homes

As you go through life, your housing needs will change. A bachelor apartment is fine for your first home away from home but as you get established, you tend to need more space. Whether you are single, have a growing family, are an "empty nester" or looking for a way to care for aging relatives, most people require different household spaces, amenities and functionality to meet changing needs over time.

2 Nov 2012

MileStone Community Builders Announces Opening of Phase II at Riverside Villas

MileStone Community Builders, LLC, announced today the opening of Phase II at Riverside Villas, a distinctly Downtown Austin home community, conveniently located on East Riverside Drive with easy access to I-35 and just minutes away from the University of Texas and top downtown employers. Phase I of Riverside Villas opened in March 2012 and inventory has been in high demand due to the resurgence in the area as well as the community’s remarkable value and excellent Downtown Austin location.

1 Nov 2012

Calloway REIT, SmartCentres Form JV to Develop Mixed-Use Project

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (Calloway) today announced a 50/50 joint venture with SmartCentres to develop a vast tract of land (53 acres) within the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The Calloway VMC lands are strategically located adjacent to the terminus of the Spadina-York subway station in Vaughan and will be home to almost 6 million square feet of commercial, residential and retail development. Construction of the first building will begin in 2013.

1 Nov 2012

Evolucia Parking Luminairies Save Energy at Appalachian State and De Paul University

One university is located in booming, busy downtown Chicago, while the other is nestled in North Carolina's peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains. From all appearances, these two schools could not be more different. However, besides offering excellent educational opportunities for their students, both Appalachian State and De Paul University have embarked on a number of sustainability initiatives. And, Evolucia, Inc. (OTCBB & OTCQB: ILED) LED (light emitting diode) parking and garage lighting have been playing a part in reducing energy consumption at both institutions of higher learning.

1 Nov 2012

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Rebuilding Together and Lowe Support Low-Income Homeowners

Sandalwood Completes $2 Million Renovation for North Fork Shopping Center in Austin

Forbes Ranks KONE among Top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies

Lifestyles Interior Design Announces Completion of Keller Williams' 14,000 sq.ft. Commercial Office

Bechtel-Led Team Completes Installation of Dulles Rail Project Pedestrian Bridge

Report on Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing Industry

New Affordable Rental Housing Units for Seniors In Toronto

Energi to Discuss New Financing Tools for Multifamily Retrofits at Greenbuild 2012

Iconic St. Louis Building Opens as Affordable Metropolitan Artist Lofts

Mondo to Exhibit Harmoni and Idea Rubber Flooring at Healthcare Design 2012

Emory Conference Center Hotel Announces Completion of IACC Meeting Facility Renovation

FlexHousing Helps Design Flexible and Versatile Homes

MileStone Community Builders Announces Opening of Phase II at Riverside Villas

Calloway REIT, SmartCentres Form JV to Develop Mixed-Use Project

Evolucia Parking Luminairies Save Energy at Appalachian State and De Paul University

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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

4Study Backs Geopolymers as Viable Replacement for Cement-Based Panels

5Breakthrough AI Model Accurately Predicts Strength of Recycled Concrete Mixes

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