Nick Gilbert

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Masdar Building Futuristic Cleantech City Based on Sustainability

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.

28 Jun 2012

Ryland Homes Announces Groundbreaking of Townhome Community in Maryland

US-based Ryland Homes has announced that it has broken ground for the construction of a town home community in Columbia, Maryland.

28 Jun 2012

Faux Panels Launches New Cultured Stone Siding Panels

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.

28 Jun 2012

DaVinci Roofscapes Introduces New Line of Polymer Roofing Tiles

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.

28 Jun 2012

Songdo International Business District Achieves 13.7 Million Sq.Ft of Leed Certified Space

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.

28 Jun 2012

Canada and Manitoba Governments Celebrate Inauguration of Affordable Housing in La Broquerie

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.

28 Jun 2012

D.R. Horton, Ryland Homes and Pulte Group to Construct Homes at Walnut Creek

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).

27 Jun 2012

Topping Out Celebration at 4 World Trade Center

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.

27 Jun 2012

RW Middle East to Design and Build Housing Units in Iraq

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.

27 Jun 2012