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NBCUniversal Set to Break Ground on New Global Headquarters Facility in Miami-Dade

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today unveiled plans for the building of its new global headquarters in Miami-Dade County. The company is set to break ground on a 450,000 sq. ft. "built to suit" facility on approximately 21 acres at NW 25th Street and the Florida Turnpike. NBCUniversal and parent company Comcast will invest more than $250 million in the construction of the division's new global headquarters which will initially house 1,100 employees, with the capacity to expand to approximately 1,300.

10 Feb 2016

Tema LNG Project’s Construction and Operation Taken Up by GNPC and Quantum Power

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) - Ghana’s National Oil Company, and Quantum Power, the pan-African energy infrastructure investment platform, are pleased to announce that they have signed Heads of Terms for the construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage, regasification and delivery facilities at Tema, Ghana (the “Tema LNG Project”).

10 Feb 2016

Researchers Discuss on Recycling Concrete to Reduce Need for Natural Coarse Aggregates

From paper towels to cups to plastic bottles, products made from recycled materials permeate our lives. One notable exception is building materials. Why can’t we recycle concrete from our deteriorating infrastructure for use as material in new buildings and bridges? It’s a question that a team of researchers at the University of Notre Dame is examining.

10 Feb 2016

Omega Communities to Build New Continuing Care Community in Georgia

Omega Communities, one of the nation's leaders in upscale continuing care settings, is thrilled to announce plans for its latest development in Stockbridge, Georgia. The $45 million community will be called Lake Vista at Eagle's Landing and will feature more than 150 units for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

9 Feb 2016

Fluor to Execute EPCM for Saturn 15-27 Phase 2 Sweet Gas Plant Project

Fluor Corporation announced today that the Cutbank Ridge Partnership selected Fluor to execute engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) for Saturn 15-27 Phase 2 Sweet Gas Plant Project near Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. Fluor booked the undisclosed contract value in the fourth quarter of 2015.

9 Feb 2016

Balfour Beatty Construction and BARC JV Team Recognized with Coveted Award

Balfour Beatty Construction and its BARC joint venture partners, including Azteca Enterprises, H.J. Russell & Company, and CARCON Industries, have been honored with a prestigious national award for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Terminal A Phase II Renovation and Improvement Program.

9 Feb 2016

Anaklia Development Consortium Awarded Construction Contract for Deep Sea Port in Anaklia

Georgia’s Ministry of Economy & Sustainable Development today announced that the Anaklia Development Consortium LLC has been awarded the contract to build and develop a Deep Sea Port in Anaklia. The $2.5 billion project will establish a new maritime corridor between China and Europe, helping restore the historic Silk Road and stimulating national and regional economic growth.

9 Feb 2016

Earth Networks’ WeatherBug Home to Help Xfinity Home Customers Reduce Energy Costs

Comcast announced today a partnership with Earth Networks’ WeatherBug® Home optimization software that will help Xfinity Home customers further reduce energy use and lower costs.

9 Feb 2016

Austin Insulated Window Blinds Plans to Unveil Temperature Controlling Insulated Window Blinds

Austin Insulated Window Blinds announced its plans to unveil a new type of cost-effective, energy efficient insulated window treatment that makes it affordable for everyone to cover the windows in their hottest rooms during the summer and coldest rooms during the winter with 1" R-Value 6 or 2" R-Value 13 insulated window blinds. This will allow homeowners and apartment renters to block heat gain from the sun during the summer and prevent heat loss through windows during the winter, which can save up to 15% to 25% on cooling/heating bills.

8 Feb 2016

ActiveYards Unveils Unique Residential and Commercial Privacy Panel for Fencing Systems

ActiveYards® presents the Fusion™ Series, a uniquely designed residential & commercial privacy panel recently added to the ActiveYards portfolio of fencing systems. Having the characteristics of a "wood look without the wood work®" feel, the Fusion Series brings beauty, security and serenity to any outdoor living space.

8 Feb 2016

iStar’s Major Master-Plan Development in Los Angeles County to Deliver 700 New Homes

iStar, a leading U.S. real estate developer and investor, today announced the new name and brand for its major master-plan development in Los Angeles County. Highpark, the new moniker for the new home development site in San Pedro, California, will replace the name Ponte Vista. Currently under development, plans for the Highpark community were unanimously approved by the Los Angeles City Council in March 2014 and the vision for the site will move forward as planned.

8 Feb 2016

Sugar Bay Resort and Spa Announces Completion of $20 Million Renovation Project

Sugar Bay Resort and Spa today announced the completion of a $20 million campaign to update and renovate guest rooms, public areas, and restaurants across the property. Simultaneously, the resort has unveiled a winter promotion granting travelers up to 60% in savings and a $100 spa credit on all-inclusive bookings of five nights or more.

8 Feb 2016

KB Home Inaugurates ENERGY STAR Certified Homes at Coves of Estero Bay

KB Home, one of the nation’s largest and most recognized homebuilders, today announced the grand opening of Coves of Estero Bay in Fort Myers, a private community ideally located just minutes from US-41, I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport, affording residents easy commutes to the area’s major job centers, renowned beaches and air travel.

8 Feb 2016

YIT Awarded Contract for Construction of New Office Buildings in Kalasatama’s Rantatie Business Park

YIT has signed a contract with Lindström Invest Oy on the construction of an office building in connection with Rantatie Business Park located in Kalasatama, Helsinki. The construction of the approximately 6,000 square metre office building named “Rantatien Kasvu” and an underground parking facility was started in January 2016 and the project will be completed in the end of 2017. The value of the contract for YIT is nearly EUR 25 million. The office building is fully leased. LEED environmental certificate with the aim of gold level will be applied for the building.

8 Feb 2016

Mainstreet’s First Transitional Care Center in Texas Scheduled to Open in Mid-March

Texans in need of rehabilitation and therapy now have a new state-of-the-art health care option in Plano. Mainstreet® is celebrating its first transitional care center in Texas, The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5 Feb 2016

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NBCUniversal Set to Break Ground on New Global Headquarters Facility in Miami-Dade

Tema LNG Project’s Construction and Operation Taken Up by GNPC and Quantum Power

Researchers Discuss on Recycling Concrete to Reduce Need for Natural Coarse Aggregates

Omega Communities to Build New Continuing Care Community in Georgia

Fluor to Execute EPCM for Saturn 15-27 Phase 2 Sweet Gas Plant Project

Balfour Beatty Construction and BARC JV Team Recognized with Coveted Award

Anaklia Development Consortium Awarded Construction Contract for Deep Sea Port in Anaklia

Earth Networks’ WeatherBug Home to Help Xfinity Home Customers Reduce Energy Costs

Austin Insulated Window Blinds Plans to Unveil Temperature Controlling Insulated Window Blinds

ActiveYards Unveils Unique Residential and Commercial Privacy Panel for Fencing Systems

iStar’s Major Master-Plan Development in Los Angeles County to Deliver 700 New Homes

Sugar Bay Resort and Spa Announces Completion of $20 Million Renovation Project

KB Home Inaugurates ENERGY STAR Certified Homes at Coves of Estero Bay

YIT Awarded Contract for Construction of New Office Buildings in Kalasatama’s Rantatie Business Park

Mainstreet’s First Transitional Care Center in Texas Scheduled to Open in Mid-March

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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