The renovation program of Queens Quay which is the main waterfront street of Toronto has begun. As part of the renovation program, a 1.5 km stretch starts from Lower Spadina Ave to Bay St. The project will also add various features which will make Queens Quay an important tourist destination in Toronto. The overall cost of construction is estimated at $110 million.
By Will Soutter
7 Jun 2012
AECOM Technology has been chosen as the designer to upgrade the North Road in Qatar as part of the wider Qatar Expressway program. The company offers professional, management and technical support services to clients in over 130 countries around the world.
By Nick Gilbert
7 Jun 2012
US-based Archstone, specialising in apartment investment and operations, has announced that it has begun construction of a new 227 unit apartment community in the Arlington Neighbourhood in Washington DC.
By Nick Gilbert
7 Jun 2012
The new head office building of real estate company Qualico in Winnipeg has received LEED Silver certification. The head office building has three stories and covers a total area of 65,000 sq. ft. Apart from this the building also has 6,300 sq. ft. of rooftop patio and outdoor garden. More than 150 employees of the company are located in the head office.
By Will Soutter
7 Jun 2012
Coswick Hardwood is offering its new line of engineered hardwood flooring called CosLoc 5G. The new flooring is eco-friendly, offers high performance and durability and at the same time cost effectiveness.
By Nick Gilbert
7 Jun 2012
DEKO Tile is offering Basalt tiles to homeowners who are looking to enhance the design and elegance of their homes. The company is offering these tiles at a discount through its online catalogue. This strategy eliminates the need for the company to employ a distributor and cut down on the costs incurred in setting up an exclusive showroom.
By Nick Gilbert
7 Jun 2012
With the usage of more and more modern equipment, the American home has changed consistently over the past.
By Will Soutter
6 Jun 2012
Building professionals from 24 states and 63 communities will participate in this year’s Home Builders Blitz organised by Habitat for Humanity.
By Nick Gilbert
6 Jun 2012
Renewable energy company, BIOX has signed an agreement with International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) for the construction of a second biodiesel production facility in New York Harbour with a yearly capacity of 100 million litres.
By Nick Gilbert
6 Jun 2012
US-based Standard Pacific Homes has launched new home designs at the opening of Arbor Rose in San Mateo. The Arbor Rose community is located on the Peninsula at a short distance from downtown San Mateo. The new design features 12 new town homes and single homes.
By Will Soutter
5 Jun 2012
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that it will sponsor the Transcona Centennial Square in honour of the centennial celebrations of Transcona shops in CN and the overall community of Transcona.
By Nick Gilbert
5 Jun 2012
Technical and management support services provider, AECOM has been chosen as the lead design sub-consultant under a joint venture for the design, construction and finance of a spur line and passenger train station under Air Rail Link (ARL) of Ontario.
By Nick Gilbert
5 Jun 2012
Azek has announced the launch of AZEK VAST pavers to solve the issue caused by storm water runoff. This product will now be available across the nation through building supply centres and pro lumberyards.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jun 2012
The 2012 BUILDINGS Magazine has chosen the Shade Architectural mesh system from Cambridge Architectural as a Money-saving product for 2012. This product is one of the 77 architectural products chosen for the BUILDINGS June 2012 issue.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jun 2012
The American University of the Caribbean School (AUC) of Medicine will expand its campus extensively through a $30 million expansion program. The first phase of the expansion project will include the construction of two academic buildings which will house ananatomy lab, simulation center, clinical skills training lab and an additional study and learning space for students.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jun 2012