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William Lyon Homes, Woodley Architectural Group Collaborate to Make Alora at Talega in San Clemente

When Alora debuts this spring at Talega in San Clemente, this limited edition of 36 luxury homes is poised to captivate Southern Californians who desire an extraordinary homebuying experience.

10 Feb 2014

Smoke Alarms and Sprinkler Protection Can Make Wood-Frame Buildings as Safe as Concrete Buildings

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased with the release of a study showing that the type of building construction material used makes little difference with respect to fire spread, injury rates and death providing the buildings have sprinklers and smoke alarms.

7 Feb 2014

Baseball Heaven Long Island Completes State-of-the-Art Indoor Training Facility

Baseball Heaven Long Island (BBH), one of the country’s premier baseball and softball complexes, is proud to announce the completion of their brand new, state-of-the-art indoor training facility, Steel Sports Academy. BBH, a portfolio company of Steel Sports Inc., started construction of Steel Sports Academy in February 2013 and has invested over $1.9 million to bring the surrounding baseball and softball community a premium indoor training facility located on Baseball Heaven’s 27-acre facility in Yaphank, NY.

3 Feb 2014

Athens Researchers Explore Mediterranean Aromatic Xerophytes for Green Roof Design

Green roofs are being studied as a means to increase vegetation and preserve aesthetics in old Mediterranean cities. In order to preserve ancient cities' local character and biodiversity, researchers are looking to native plant species that can withstand the low water environments that are necessary in lightweight green roof design.

3 Feb 2014

Hotel JW Marriott Austin Reaches Final Construction Height

JW Marriott Austin® announced today that the hotel has reached its final construction height or "topped out." When the JW Marriott Austin opens, it will be the largest hotel in Austin and the largest JW Marriott hotel in the United States.

31 Jan 2014

Proment’s Vistal II Building Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Proment Corporation is pleased to announce that its Vistal II building has been certified LEED Gold by the Canada Green Building Council. The Vistal I tower received the same certification in 2011.

31 Jan 2014

Adoption of Telematics Benefits the Construction Equipment Industry

Although the penetration of telematics in the construction equipment industry on the whole remains low, operators are gradually beginning to realize the benefits as more and more OEMs include telematics solutions as standard in their vehicles.

29 Jan 2014

Proper, Cost-Effective Air Filtration Can Dramatically Increase Quality of Indoor Air

Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, may not be the most talked about characteristic of an office building, but it is among the most important. When IAQ falls below optimal levels, harmful particles in the air can trigger worrisome -- even perilous -- heath conditions, putting workers at risk and impacting their comfort and productivity, as well. Yet by taking some basic steps, building designers and managers can help boost IAQ -- and in an effective, cost efficient way.

29 Jan 2014

SUPOR Kitchen & Bath's Stainless Steel Faucet Plant Enters Stable Mass Production Stage

SUPOR Kitchen & Bath Co., Ltd ("SUPOR Kitchen & Bath"), a subsidiary of China SUPOR Group, has recently announced the world’s largest stainless steel faucet plant, which began production in 2012, entering a stable mass production stage. The company also announced that it will attend the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, U.S.A, from February 4-6, 2014 (Booth 3067).

29 Jan 2014

William Lyon Homes Plans Single-Family Detached Neighborhood for Woodcrest Area in Riverside

Well-respected homebuilder William Lyon Homes has announced plans for SkyRidge, a single-family detached neighborhood coming soon to the preferred Woodcrest area in Riverside. These brand new homes will offer spacious floorplans with up to six bedrooms, oversized homesites and access to a highly desirable school district.

29 Jan 2014

Materials and Engineering News

William Lyon Homes, Woodley Architectural Group Collaborate to Make Alora at Talega in San Clemente

Smoke Alarms and Sprinkler Protection Can Make Wood-Frame Buildings as Safe as Concrete Buildings

Baseball Heaven Long Island Completes State-of-the-Art Indoor Training Facility

Athens Researchers Explore Mediterranean Aromatic Xerophytes for Green Roof Design

Hotel JW Marriott Austin Reaches Final Construction Height

Proment’s Vistal II Building Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Adoption of Telematics Benefits the Construction Equipment Industry

Proper, Cost-Effective Air Filtration Can Dramatically Increase Quality of Indoor Air

SUPOR Kitchen & Bath's Stainless Steel Faucet Plant Enters Stable Mass Production Stage

William Lyon Homes Plans Single-Family Detached Neighborhood for Woodcrest Area in Riverside

Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

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