An innovative holistic approach considers the indoor climate performance, the energy performance, and the environmental impact of the building in the initial design phase to ensure that effective sustainable buildings are achieved.
By Nick Gilbert
29 Jun 2012
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company caught the attention of the world press when it announced in 2006 that it was building the world’s first high-tech large-scale carbon-neutral development city in Abu Dhabi costing about $18 billion.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
In the first round of the 2012 funding competition of the Affordable Housing Program (AHP), the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco donated $16.5 million dollars through 20 bank representatives to 34 residential ventures.
By Joel Scanlon
28 Jun 2012
White Lodging has commenced construction of the 255-room Hyatt Place in Downtown Nashville. The construction is expected to be completed by 2013. The hotel will be owned by Host Hotels & Resorts and developed and managed by White Lodging.
By Will Soutter
28 Jun 2012
Data Centre Developer Stream Data Centres has commenced construction of a private data centre in Woodlands, Texas. The data centre covers a total area of 73,320 sq. ft. built in compliance with the Miami-Dade County Building Code. This is the company’s fifth data centre in Texas over the last four years.
By Will Soutter
28 Jun 2012
US-based Ryland Homes has announced that it has broken ground for the construction of a town home community in Columbia, Maryland.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
US-based Faux Panels has now expanded its panelling line with the addition of Versette. This line consists of cultured stone siding panels with a natural appearance. This line enables customers to employ the classic look into their buildings without the necessity of using a mason.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
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