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Sustainability Becomes a Standard Element of Corporate Strategy

Siemens announced the results of the 2012 Greening of Corporate America study, issued in conjunction with McGraw-Hill Construction.

29 Oct 2012

New Affordable Housing Opened in Winnipeg

The governments of Manitoba and Canada today celebrated the opening of Place La Charrette, a 37-unit building that will enhance housing quality and accessibility for low- to moderate income families and persons with disabilities in Winnipeg.

29 Oct 2012

PQI Names 12 Prettiest Painted Places in America

If you want to see the prettiest painted communities in America, you’re going to need a lot of time, several tanks of gas, and a state-of-the-art GPS.

29 Oct 2012

Best Brick in Constructed Projects Showcased at Think Brick Awards

Last night’s Think Brick Awards at Doltone House showcased the best of brick in built project with the Horbury Hunt Awards.

26 Oct 2012

HSS Announces Opening of Alfred and Norma Lerner Children's Pavilion

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the number one hospital for orthopedics in the country, today announced the opening of the Alfred and Norma Lerner Children's Pavilion, a "hospital within a hospital" that provides one-stop care for children with musculoskeletal conditions.

26 Oct 2012

Rancho Victoria Single-Family New Homes Open This Weekend

Rancho Victoria, 32 single-family new homes in Rancho Cucamonga, grand opens this weekend, October 27-28. Beginning in the high $300,000s, these one- and two-story homes range from 2,023 - 2,839 square feet with 4-6 bedrooms located in the acclaimed Etiwanda School District.

26 Oct 2012

Culver Opens Indiana's First Rowing Center

A new era in the sport of men's and women's rowing began at Culver Academies on Oct. 5 with the dedication of the White-DeVries Rowing Center.

26 Oct 2012

Green Dream Home Utilizes Insulated Concrete Forms for Walls

For many Canadians, there are many attractions to buying a newly constructed home. These include new, up-to-date finishes, modern floor plans and amenities, comfort and energy efficiency. When considering your options, energy-efficient heating, appliances and lighting are common choices.

26 Oct 2012

Invest Atlanta Votes to Unlock up to $200M in Energy Retrofit Financing

Ygrene Energy Fund, a leading provider of clean energy finance programs for local governments, today announced that Invest Atlanta, the Economic Development Authority for the City of Atlanta has voted to unlock up to $200 million in energy retrofit financing via the Clean Energy Atlanta program. Available to commercial and multi family residential building owners in Atlanta's central business district, Ygrene will spearhead this major initiative projected to create as many as 3,000 jobs and inject up to $530 million in economic activity for Atlanta's economy.

25 Oct 2012

U.S. Construction Starts for 2013 are Expected to Rise 6% to $483.7 Billion

McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, today released its 2013 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2013 will rise 6% to $483.7 billion, slightly higher than the 5% increase to $458 billion estimated for 2012.

25 Oct 2012

Winners of Zero Net Energy Building Design Competition Announced

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), in collaboration with the University of California, Merced, joins American Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter (AIA SF) today to announce the following award winners.

25 Oct 2012

USGBC Awards LEED Double Platinum Certification to BASF North American Headquarters

BASF's North American headquarters building has officially become the fifth construction project in the United States and the first in New Jersey to achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) double Platinum certification.

25 Oct 2012

DENSO Portable Spot Air Conditioners Remove Moisture and Provide Emergency Cooling Relief

Every year, seasonal storms and floods cause interior water damage to untold numbers of houses and buildings.

25 Oct 2012

HBA to Construct Green-Certified Habitat Home Using American-Made Products

Tulsa's building community is continuing its partnership with Tulsa Habitat for Humanity on a groundbreaking project that it hopes will shape the future of Habitat homes. The Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa (HBA) broke ground yesterday on its second Home Builders GreenBlitz project. In just one week, members of the Association will aim to construct the first-ever green-certified Habitat home using exclusively American-made products.

24 Oct 2012

Covenant Solutions Announces Completion of Two Senior Living Projects

Adding to its project portfolio, retirement community planner and developer Covenant Solutions recently completed two senior living projects and broke ground on a third.

24 Oct 2012