DaVinci Roofscapes has introduced a new line of polymer roofing tiles named Bellaforte Shake. These tiles are similar to real cedar shakes in appearance and come in multiple profiles. The tiles measure 12” and enable roofing contractors to create a staggered appearance similar to a rough wood shake roof.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
Gale International, a New York-based international real estate investment and development company, and POSCO E&C of Korea are together building the Songdo International Business District (IBD), a $35 billion venture, in Incheon, South Korea on reclaimed land spanning 1,500 acres.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
The inauguration of Le Chalet de La Broquerie, a 24-apartment complex for elderly citizens in La Broquerie, was celebrated by the governments of Canada and Manitoba.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
D.R. Horton, Ryland Homes and Pulte Group are on the verge of constructing home buildings at a Lancaster County master-planned community called Walnut Creek, which was promoted by Edenmoor Land Acquisition (ELA).
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
New York dignitaries along with Larry A Silverstein, President and CEO of Silverstein Properties, and 1000 building labourers celebrated the topping out ceremony at the new 4 World Trade Center (WTC), indicating the conclusion of the steel structure of the 4 WTC at the same 16-ac WTC site.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
The Iraqi Ministry of Housing has awarded a contract for the construction of dwellings to the Iraqi contractor Sama Al Douh Contracting and Real Estate Investments.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
A study conducted by Siemens in partnership with McGraw-Hill Construction has revealed that buildings in the US need to take more and more efforts to achieve sustainability and become energy efficient.
By Joel Scanlon
27 Jun 2012
Nordson’s headquarters located in Westlake, Ohio has received LEED Silver Certification. This is the first corporate headquarters to receive this certification. The building which was inaugurated in November 2010 covers an area of 28,000 sq. ft.
By Joel Scanlon
27 Jun 2012
The Global Headquarters of Newell Rubbermaid located in Atlanta has been designated as BOMA 360 Performance Building.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
Developers Williams/Dame & Associates and American Life Incorporated have commenced construction of the $172 million hotel project in central Los Angeles.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
US-based Action Industries specialising in the supply of garage doors has built a new commercial grade hanger angle.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
Six affordable housing units were officially opened in Whitehorse by Member of Parliament for Yukon, Ryan Leef and Minister Responsible for Yukon Housing, Honourable Scott Kent on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
Construction of a new Terminal 3 building at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, NV has been completed by Bechtel. $2.4 billion was spent on this 9-million-square foot terminal that will commence its operation on June 27. Passenger capacity of 53 million will be increased every year by this new terminal.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
The slump in the sustainable building material manufacturing sector during the great depression has seen an impetus in recent years due to increased public awareness of environmental, cost and other issues.
By Will Soutter
26 Jun 2012
NCI Building Systems has declared that it has acquiredMetl-Span for $145 million cash.
By Nick Gilbert
26 Jun 2012