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CertainTeed Demonstrates Transparency by Launching Third Party Verified Ceiling Products

CertainTeed has a long held legacy in the building products industry of leadership in transparency. Its first-in-the-industry Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) demonstrate that transparency is at the core of its businesses. As a continuation of that principal, CertainTeed's ceilings business proudly announces third party verified EPDs for its Ecophon® products.

5 Feb 2016

Peab Receives Contract for Building E6 Motorway Stretch

Peab has been contracted to build a motorway stretch of the E6 between Trondheim and Melhus, Norway. The client is the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the contract amounts to NOK 1.16 billion.

5 Feb 2016

Haninge Bostäder Commissions NCC for Kalvsvik Property Block Construction

NCC has been commissioned by Haninge Bostäder to construct the Kalvsvik property block, comprising 229 rental units, in Jordbro, south of Stockholm. The apartment buildings will be located centrally, close to a shopping center, a commuter train station and green areas. The order is worth SEK 299 million.The southern part of Jordbro was built during the 1950s and up to the 1970s and currently mainly comprises rental units in multi-family dwellings.

5 Feb 2016

BE&K Building Group Starts Construction of Seven-Story Mixed-Use Development Project in South Carolina

Pernix Group, Inc.’s subsidiary, BE&K Building Group, has been awarded a contract by Hughes Investments to construct Falls Park Place, a seven-story mixed-use development sited at the corner of Main Street and Falls Park Drive in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.

4 Feb 2016

Shanghai New International Expo Center to Host a Grand Gathering of Commercial Space Design

As the first one-stop supply purchase platform for professional solutions for hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, stores and other commercial spaces in the sector, the Shanghai Hospitality Design & Engineering Expo 2016 will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from March 29 to April 1, 2016.

4 Feb 2016

Scott Felder Homes to Hold Grand Opening VIP Realtor Preview for Esperanza

Award-winning builder Scott Felder Homes announces the Grand Opening VIP Realtor Preview for Esperanza, the first truly master-planned community in Boerne, TX, just 15 minutes from Loop 1604. Scott Felder Homes is building in the Las Brisas neighborhood within Esperanza.

3 Feb 2016

Levi’s Stadium Incorporates View Dynamic Glass

View®, the leader in dynamic glass, today announced that its smart windows have been installed at Levi’s® Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers. Located in Santa Clara, Calif., this 18-month-old iconic facility continues to demonstrate leadership in technology, sustainability, and fan experience by incorporating market-leading, innovative technologies like View Dynamic Glass.

3 Feb 2016

Carolinas AGC Bestows 2015 Pinnacle Awards to Five Construction Projects

On January 30, 2016, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) bestowed the 2015 Pinnacle Awards—the most prestigious recognition in the Carolinas construction industry—to five construction projects and an individual who has spent his career bettering the construction industry.

3 Feb 2016

Belterra Casino Resort Announces Completion of Renovation in Vevay, Indiana

Belterra Casino Resort, located in Vevay, Indiana, announced the completion of a total renovation of its 55,000+ square feet of meeting and convention space.

3 Feb 2016

Grange Insurance's Corporate Headquarters Awarded LEED Silver Certification

Grange Insurance announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious LEED® Silver certification for its corporate headquarters at 671 South High Street. The project was certified under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance system, which evaluates maintenance programs, water and energy usage, purchasing policies, waste stream management and other building operations for sustainable performance. Sustainability updates to the 520,500-square-foot complex consist of the renovation of the north tower and the newly constructed east tower.

2 Feb 2016

Skanska Inks USD 94 M Contract with ARK Group to Build Irving Music Factory in Texas

Regulatory News: Skanska has signed a contract with the ARK Group to build the Irving Music Factory in Texas, USA. The contract is worth USD 94 M, about SEK 800 M, which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska USA Building for the first quarter 2016.

2 Feb 2016

Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou Achieves LEED-CS Platinum Certification

The Pearl River Tower, an environmentally-smart building that stands as a landmark within the Guangzhou skyline, has passed LEED-CS platinum certification - the highest LEED rating, thus becoming a big draw to multinational enterprises.

2 Feb 2016

FLSmidth Selected for Operation and Maintenance of Production Lines at ACC's Cement Plant

FLSmidth has signed a contract with Arabian Cement Company (ACC) for operation and maintenance of the production lines at their cement plant located near the city of Suez in Egypt.

1 Feb 2016

EarthCam to Debut 2016 Construction Camera Line Products at Annual World of Concrete Trade Show

Leading companies from the construction and engineering industries will be in Las Vegas from February 2-5 for the annual World of Concrete trade show.

1 Feb 2016

Omni Hotels and Resorts Begins Construction Work on Louisville Property

Executives from Omni Hotels & Resorts along with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, the Metro Council, leaders from the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Louisville Downtown Partnership broke ground today on the Omni Louisville Hotel. The 30-story luxurious property will reflect Louisville’s warmth and hospitality, while embracing and celebrating the city’s authentic quality and charm. The hotel will be the luxury brand’s first property in Kentucky.

30 Jan 2016

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CertainTeed Demonstrates Transparency by Launching Third Party Verified Ceiling Products

Peab Receives Contract for Building E6 Motorway Stretch

Haninge Bostäder Commissions NCC for Kalvsvik Property Block Construction

BE&K Building Group Starts Construction of Seven-Story Mixed-Use Development Project in South Carolina

Shanghai New International Expo Center to Host a Grand Gathering of Commercial Space Design

Scott Felder Homes to Hold Grand Opening VIP Realtor Preview for Esperanza

Levi’s Stadium Incorporates View Dynamic Glass

Carolinas AGC Bestows 2015 Pinnacle Awards to Five Construction Projects

Belterra Casino Resort Announces Completion of Renovation in Vevay, Indiana

Grange Insurance's Corporate Headquarters Awarded LEED Silver Certification

Skanska Inks USD 94 M Contract with ARK Group to Build Irving Music Factory in Texas

Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou Achieves LEED-CS Platinum Certification

FLSmidth Selected for Operation and Maintenance of Production Lines at ACC's Cement Plant

EarthCam to Debut 2016 Construction Camera Line Products at Annual World of Concrete Trade Show

Omni Hotels and Resorts Begins Construction Work on Louisville Property

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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

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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

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6Geopolymer Concrete Using Gold Ore Tailings and Recycled Aggregates