Honda Motor launched a house constructed by the company to test the Honda Smart Home System (HSHS). The house was constructed in Saitama city, Japan. In-house energy demand and supply is comprehensively monitored and both energy generation and consumption is efficiently managed while mobility products are being used. With HSHS, users can preserve their own supply of mobility and energy when there is any disaster.
By Joel Scanlon
25 Apr 2012
Pawling, a supplier of athletic flooring, entrance matting, wall protection, traffic and parking safety solutions, has announced that it has purchased Alpar Architectural Products. Alpar manufactures renewable and bio-based alternative products to be used for glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wall protection.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Apr 2012
NCC Construction Norway will construct a green office in Oslo for Watrium Eiendom at a cost of SEK255 million. The project will be registered among the projects for the second quarter of 2012 and will commence during the summer.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Apr 2012
Bay Area replacement window company Michaels Construction is offering a discount of up to 75cents/sqft for multi-family dwellings such as duplexes and fourplexes. This offer is not valid on single-family dwellings.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Apr 2012
US-based Lennar is introducing the concept of multi-generation housing to Sparks. The company is holding a tour of the new homes to visiting customers.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Apr 2012
The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency is collaborating with popular companies and is a well known architect for green redevelopment of the Gainesville Depot, which is one of the oldest buildings in Gainesville.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Apr 2012
General Plastics has announced that it will exhibit its products at the 2012 IARW-WSLO Convention & Expo for refrigerated warehousing and logistics to be held in Arizona. The company will exhibit its products jointly with its distribution partner CSI.
By Joel Scanlon
24 Apr 2012
Tricorp Hearn Construction has extended its hospitality portfolio by undertaking the construction of 1,000 hotel rooms across the state of California. Towards this end, the company has just completed the construction of the Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown located at Fox at a cost of $11 million.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
US-based Standard Pacific Homes has announced that it plans to offer a new gated community in the town of San Pedro. The community, which will be called Harbor Highlands will consist of single-family homes.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
Online Research Company Research and Markets is offering a report titled “Construction in South Korea-Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016”. The review period taken for consideration is between the years 2007 to 2011.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
Hydroponic technology supplier Phototron has signed an agreement with Reliable Steel Builders under which Reliable Steel Builders will be allowed to use hydroponic equipment from Phototron under its brand name for the construction of the Phototronic Living Home.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
Green building consulting firm, Paladino Company has reiterated four top reasons why home owners and architects should choose green buildings. Ever since the commercial real estate market has been picking up, architects and home owners are interested in commercial office spaces again.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
North America-based manufacturer of concrete masonry products, OldCastle Architectural has renamed its high-performance wall system to EnduraMax. The product was earlier called SureTouch. The renaming of the brand has been done after extensive research based on the product features that are sought by contractors and architects.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
US-based producer of manufactured stone Native Custom Stone is now offering LEED quality building products for commercial and residential uses. The building products offered by Native Custom Stone have acquired a high rating in areas like resources and materials, regional priority, energy, water and atmosphere.
By Joel Scanlon
23 Apr 2012
Roxtec has introduced a Bonding & Grounding (BG) cable entry system designed for sealing large quantities of armoured or metal clad cables within the least space. It provides effective electrical protection and safety, both to equipment and people. It also protects against fire, blasts, weather and rodents.
By Joel Scanlon
21 Apr 2012