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The Luxury Collection and BC Lynd Complete Restoration of Historic St. Anthony Hotel

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announced, together with its owner partner BC Lynd, the completion of a multi-million dollar restoration of the historic St. Anthony hotel. Built in 1909 as the first luxury hotel in Texas and located near the city’s enchanting River Walk, The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio, has unveiled a stunning redesign including enhanced accommodations, refreshed public spaces, and new dining venues.

21 Nov 2015

Make It Right Names Owens Corning as Official Insulation Partner

Owens Corning has been named the official insulation partner for Make It Right. In this capacity, Owens Corning contributes cash and gifts-in-kind to the nonprofit organization whose purpose is building sustainable, affordable homes for communities in need.

21 Nov 2015

Economists and Market Analysts Share Key Insights at 22nd Annual Housing Outlook Conference

Key insights and forecasts for Alberta's housing markets will be shared by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) economists and market analysts at today's 22nd annual Housing Outlook Conference in Edmonton. CMHC experts will present to hundreds of housing industry experts on economic, demographic and other factors impacting Alberta's major markets, including Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie and Wood Buffalo.

21 Nov 2015

Energy Source Completes LED Lighting Retrofit Projects Totaling More Than $4.75 Million

Revolution Lighting Technologies, a leader in advanced LED lighting technology solutions, today announced that its operating division, Energy Source, recently completed two lighting retrofit projects, installing high efficiency LED lighting and control systems, totaling more than $4.75 million. Acquired by RVLT in August, Energy Source, LLC is a provider of turnkey energy savings solutions for LED lighting for the commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, education, and municipal sectors.

21 Nov 2015

SageGlass Electrochromic Glass Installed at 3.0 University Place Pre-Certified LEED V4 Platinum Project

SageGlass®, the world’s smartest electrochromic glass, will be installed in the landmark 3.0 University Place project, the world’s first commercial office building pre-certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) V4 Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. The façade of the 189,000-square-foot commercial office building in Philadelphia will feature 50,000 square feet of SageGlass, marking the largest installation of electrochromic glass to date.

21 Nov 2015

Two Harbors Secures $500,000 FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program Grant for Aeon

Two Harbors Investment Corp. today announced that it had secured a $500,000 Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) for Aeon, a nonprofit housing group located in Minnesota. Aeon will be using the funds to preserve affordable apartment housing in Minneapolis through its Opportunity Housing Partnership program, which serves formerly homeless individuals in a quality and permanent living environment.

20 Nov 2015

Dignitaries Break Ground for McCormick Place Event Center in Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanual joined CEO Lori Healey and Chairman Jack Greenberg of Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, DePaul University President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, and Alderman Pat Dowell to break ground for the McCormick Place Event Center in Chicago. Senior Principal Fred Clarke, FAIA and Principal Mitch Hirsch, AIA participated in the event.

20 Nov 2015

ABC NorCal Announces Finalists for Annual Excellence in Construction Awards

Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California (ABC NorCal) announced the finalists for its annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards. The awards recognize Northern California construction projects that raise the bar when it comes to design, innovation and safety.

20 Nov 2015

ISG Secures £80 Million Contract to Build New BBC Wales Broadcasting House and Two Central Square

ISG has secured a contract to build two of South Wales’ most prominent new build projects - the new BBC Wales Broadcasting House and Two Central Square - totalling an £80 million package. The scheme for developer Rightacres sees ISG deliver the new headquarters for BBC Cymru Wales, designed by signature architect Foster + Partners, and an adjacent office building to complete the second phase of development at this strategic regeneration site.

20 Nov 2015

Covestro and Duo-Gard Collaborate to Offer New Options for Protective Canopy Design

A building's design is often determined by its function. Many structures, including airports, commercial buildings and schools, need protective canopies to provide shelter from the elements. Unfortunately, adding this 'function' often comes at the sacrifice of design. Thanks to the new Sleekline™ canopy system from Duo-Gard Industries Inc. incorporating Covestro LLC polycarbonate sheeting, this is no longer the case.

20 Nov 2015

Empower Energies and RER Energy Group to Construct 836kW DC Solar Array in Town of Middletown

Empower Energies, a leading clean energy project solutions company, announced the construction of an 836 kWDC solar array in the Town of Middletown, MD. The project will feature 2,698 (310-watt) photovoltaic solar modules situated on 6.399 acres of municipal land adjacent to the town's water treatment plant.

20 Nov 2015

Axalta Breaks Ground for New Asia-Pacific Technology Center in Shanghai

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has today commenced construction of its Asia Pacific Technology Center (APTC) that will develop coating technologies designed to provide customers in China and the greater Asia-Pacific region with the best and latest products and services.

20 Nov 2015

New Guide to Green Building Development and Certification with Aluminum Products

Today, the Aluminum Association released Aluminum in Green Buildings: A Guide to Green Building Development and Certification with Aluminum Products. The new guide features information on aluminum's unique properties for use in building and construction, as well as data on the metal's life-cycle characteristics and environmental performance.

19 Nov 2015

Bowie State University to Install SageGlass Electrochromic Glass at New Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing

SageGlass®, the world’s smartest electrochromic glass, will be installed in the new Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing at Bowie State University. The state-of-the-art, sustainable academic Center will feature 25,000 square feet of electronically tintable SageGlass, a product of Saint-Gobain, on portions of the curtain wall façade and throughout the “The Icon,” a three-story multipurpose space.

19 Nov 2015

Greenbuild 2015: View Unveils 6-Foot by 10-Foot Dynamic Glass

View®, the leader in dynamic glass, today unveiled the largest dynamic glass on the market to meet surging industry demand and expand its range of building applications. Scaling beyond its 5-foot by 10-foot electrochromic glass offering, View can now produce and manufacture 6-foot by 10-foot dynamic glass. This new offering opens up a wider array of projects and design possibilities.

19 Nov 2015

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The Luxury Collection and BC Lynd Complete Restoration of Historic St. Anthony Hotel

Make It Right Names Owens Corning as Official Insulation Partner

Economists and Market Analysts Share Key Insights at 22nd Annual Housing Outlook Conference

Energy Source Completes LED Lighting Retrofit Projects Totaling More Than $4.75 Million

SageGlass Electrochromic Glass Installed at 3.0 University Place Pre-Certified LEED V4 Platinum Project

Two Harbors Secures $500,000 FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program Grant for Aeon

Dignitaries Break Ground for McCormick Place Event Center in Chicago

ABC NorCal Announces Finalists for Annual Excellence in Construction Awards

ISG Secures £80 Million Contract to Build New BBC Wales Broadcasting House and Two Central Square

Covestro and Duo-Gard Collaborate to Offer New Options for Protective Canopy Design

Empower Energies and RER Energy Group to Construct 836kW DC Solar Array in Town of Middletown

Axalta Breaks Ground for New Asia-Pacific Technology Center in Shanghai

New Guide to Green Building Development and Certification with Aluminum Products

Bowie State University to Install SageGlass Electrochromic Glass at New Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing

Greenbuild 2015: View Unveils 6-Foot by 10-Foot Dynamic Glass

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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

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