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Volkswagen’s Platinum LEED Certified Chattanooga Factory to Serve as the Blueprint for New Plants

Volkswagen’s Think Blue Factory in Chattanooga, Tenn., will serve asthe blueprint for all new plants worldwide and has become a benchmark for environmental efficiencyfor all existing plants. This was the key message of Dr. Jan Spies, Volkswagen AG head of factory planning, at the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminar in Traverse City, Mich., today.

8 Aug 2013

Sheffield Hallam Architecture Student Scoops RIBA award

A budding architect at Sheffield Hallam University has scooped a top award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Suki Sehmbi, 21, was given the Gold Prize in the undergraduate category of RIBA Yorkshire...

From Materials and Engineering Research (MERI) 6 Aug 2013

CriterionBrock Expands Business Through Asset Acquisition of MAB Flooring

CriterionBrock, one of the nation's largest multifamily housing flooring providers, has purchased the assets of MAB Flooring in Houston, TX. MAB has provided exceptional service to the Houston apartment market for over 15 years.

5 Aug 2013

Large Number of Exhibitors and Visitors Expected for Expo Build China 2014

As the world's second largest economy, China has huge demand for building materials for its rapid urbanisation process. In January and February 2013, nationwide building material markets achieved total sales revenue of approximately USD$23 billion.

5 Aug 2013

TransCanada Moves Ahead with 1.1 Million Barrel/Day Energy East Pipeline Project

TransCanada Corporation (TransCanada) is pleased to announce it is moving forward with the 1.1 million barrel per day (bbl/d) Energy East Pipeline project based on binding, long-term contracts received from producers and refiners. The conclusion of the successful open season confirmed strong market support for a pipeline with approximately 900,000 bbl/d of firm, long-term contracts to transport crude oil from Western Canada to Eastern Canadian refineries and export terminals.

2 Aug 2013

Panolam Introduces Color-Through, Compact, Recycled Core Paper Laminate

Panolam Surface Systems ("Panolam" or the "Company") announced today the introduction of EcoStone™ Decorative Surfaces, a thick, color-through, solid, compact laminate made of 100% recycled core paper that comes in twelve jewel-toned colors drawn from nature. This new surface represents a significant and exciting addition to Panolam's laminate products.

1 Aug 2013

New Downloadable Guide on Color Schemes for Home Exteriors

DaVinci Roofscapes® and Sensational Color have introduced a new free 36-page FRESH Color Schemes for Your Home Exterior downloadable guide online to help homeowners select colors that enhance the exterior features of their homes. Written by national color expert Kate Smith of Sensational Color, the guide explores color options for seven different home styles and makes it easy for people to choose color palettes that complement the exterior of the home.

1 Aug 2013

Kaiser Permanente Colorado Completes Major Construction on New Lone Tree Multi-Specialty Center

Kaiser Permanente Colorado, the state’s largest nonprofit health plan, has completed major construction on its new multi-specialty center in Lone Tree. Located at 10240 Park Meadows Drive (across the street from the RTD Lincoln Station Light Rail and northwest of Interstate 25 and East Lincoln Avenue), the center will open to Kaiser Permanente members on Dec. 2, 2013.

30 Jul 2013

Ceram Become Designated Notified Body under Construction Products Regulation

Ceram, the international materials technology company, is pleased to announce that they have been designated as a Notified Body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU-CPR). On 01 July 2013, the Constr...

From Lucideon 26 Jul 2013

Digital Realty Partners with KPN to Build Data Centre in Groningen

Digital Realty Trust, Inc., a leading global provider of data centre solutions, announced today that it has partnered with KPN, the leading Dutch provider of telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICT), to build a data centre in Groningen.

25 Jul 2013