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Biovation’s BioSurf Wall Panels a Huge Draw for the Corn Palace

The Corn Palace was first drawn to BioSurf® for its corn-based composition. Today, they buy because of its proven durability and visual appeal. BioSurf by Biovation is an eco-friendly decorative laminate that uses custom digital printing to offer design flexibility to architects, interior designers, building owners, and product fabricators.

9 Mar 2016

University of Alaska Fairbanks Adopts Aconex Platform to Manage US$245-Million Project

Aconex Limited, provider of a leading cloud collaboration platform for the global construction industry, today announced that the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) has adopted the Aconex platform to manage information and processes for a US$245-million project to upgrade the institution's 50-year-old power plant.

9 Mar 2016

Dow Corning’s Latest High-Performance Building Solutions on Display at Façade Expo 2016

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technologies and innovation, today engaged visitors with its high-performance building solutions at the 22nd Aluminum Window Door Façade Expo, showcasing its latest products and services to trade visitors in the field of building façades. In addition to that, Dow Corning also wins “Top 10 Brands in Construction Adhesive Category” at the 11th Window, Door and Façade Consumer Survey held by Alwindoor.com.

9 Mar 2016

Taiwan's Green Trade Project Office Showcases Top Quality Eco-Friendly Products and Innovations

Taiwan's Green Trade Project Office, one of the major sustainable development and green economy facilitators in Asia, once again showcases top quality eco-friendly products and innovations to people from around the world. GTPO's trademark green products promotor, "Taiwan Green Demo House", is scheduled to exhibit at London's 2016 Ecobuild in March 8-10.

8 Mar 2016

Construction Commences on Second Building of Paepargi Development Project

AS Merko Ehitus has started the construction of the second building of Paepargi development project, located at Paepargi 51 at Lasnamäe district in Tallinn. The 14-storey building with 60 apartments will be completed in spring 2017.

8 Mar 2016

BWXT, Bechtel to Pursue Accelerated Development of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project

Global engineering and construction leader Bechtel and nuclear technology leader BWX Technologies, Inc. have announced a new agreement to pursue accelerated development of the world's first commercially viable Generation III++ small modular nuclear reactor.

7 Mar 2016

Two New University of Sheffield Buildings Shortlisted for Prestigious Architecture Award

The Diamond, an £81 million pound teaching and learning facility, and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing’s Factory 2050, one of the most advanced factories in the world, have been picked for the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) regional shortlist.

7 Mar 2016

Brandywine Homes to Construct 53-Townhome Community on Golf Course at Candlewood Country Club

Brandywine Homes has closed on a 3.96-acre parcel located adjacent to the Candlewood Country Club golf course in Whittier, Calif. Brandywine plans to build a 53-townhome community.

7 Mar 2016

SCDCL and Oberoi Group to Build Luxury Resort in Maldives

Subramanya Construction & Development Company Limited (SCDCL) and The Oberoi Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Maldives to build a luxury resort in Maldives. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Mr. Moosa Zameer, the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Government of Maldives.

7 Mar 2016

Construction Officially Begins on Phase-1 of Paramount Miami Worldcenter

At a downtown groundbreaking event, late Thursday, construction officially started on phase one of Miami Worldcenter -- America's second-largest mixed-use urban development -- the biggest building project in Florida and Miami history.

7 Mar 2016

Skanska Signs NOK 580 Million Construction Contract for New Heimdal School in Trondheim, Norway

Skanska has signed a contract with Sør-Trøndelag fylkeskommune to build the new Heimdal school in Trondheim, Norway, The contract is worth NOK 580M, about SEK 570M, and will be included in order bookings for Skanska Norway for the first quarter of 2016.

From Skanska 7 Mar 2016

USGBC Grants LEED Gold Certification to New Residence Complex at Bucknell University

Opened for the fall 2015 semester, the South Campus Apartments and adjacent Student Commons Building at Bucknell University were designed to provide students an appealing space to live, study, grab a bite to eat, host events and relax. They were also designed to do all that as perhaps the most sustainable buildings on campus, a national environmental consortium recently confirmed.

7 Mar 2016

CBD-IBCTF (Shanghai) 2016 to be Held from March 23-26

International Building & Construction Trade Fair (CBD-IBCTF (Shanghai)) will open on March 23, 2016. This year's exhibition with the theme "big doors & windows, major customization" will thrive to provide comprehensive solutions to the building and construction industry and offer three main functional advantages.

4 Mar 2016

MPC Capital to Construct Fourth STAYTOO Micro-Apartment in Leipzig

Leipzig will be the fourth location for MPC Capital's student apartment platform STAYTOO (www.staytoo.de). The Hamburg-based asset manager and investment managers acquired a plot in the district of Connewitz near the University of Technology, Economy and Culture and the University of Telecommunications. The company intends to start developing micro-apartments for students at the site this coming spring. The property was acquired from a private seller.

4 Mar 2016

Piramal Realty Announces Launch of Piramal Aranya Residential Skyscraper Project at Byculla

Piramal Realty, the real estate development arm of Piramal Group, launches its signature luxury project at Byculla: Piramal Aranya. Reaching approx. 70 storeys high, the residential skyscraper will be amongst the tallest buildings in the city.

4 Mar 2016

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Biovation’s BioSurf Wall Panels a Huge Draw for the Corn Palace

University of Alaska Fairbanks Adopts Aconex Platform to Manage US$245-Million Project

Dow Corning’s Latest High-Performance Building Solutions on Display at Façade Expo 2016

Taiwan's Green Trade Project Office Showcases Top Quality Eco-Friendly Products and Innovations

Construction Commences on Second Building of Paepargi Development Project

BWXT, Bechtel to Pursue Accelerated Development of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project

Two New University of Sheffield Buildings Shortlisted for Prestigious Architecture Award

Brandywine Homes to Construct 53-Townhome Community on Golf Course at Candlewood Country Club

SCDCL and Oberoi Group to Build Luxury Resort in Maldives

Construction Officially Begins on Phase-1 of Paramount Miami Worldcenter

Skanska Signs NOK 580 Million Construction Contract for New Heimdal School in Trondheim, Norway

USGBC Grants LEED Gold Certification to New Residence Complex at Bucknell University

CBD-IBCTF (Shanghai) 2016 to be Held from March 23-26

MPC Capital to Construct Fourth STAYTOO Micro-Apartment in Leipzig

Piramal Realty Announces Launch of Piramal Aranya Residential Skyscraper Project at Byculla

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

Health, Safety, and Regulations

Trending Stories

1Nature-Inspired Lightweight Cement Material Cuts Carbon Emissions and Boosts Strength

2Geopolymer Concrete with Recycled Fillers Shows Strong Results in Durability Testing

3Analyzing the Hysteretic Behavior of Strengthened Concrete Beams

4Concrete in Road Tunnels Decomposes Unexpectedly Fast

5BIM and SHM Unite on a Massive Scale: Is This the Future of Bridge Safety?

6Geopolymer Concrete Using Gold Ore Tailings and Recycled Aggregates