Ohio Gets New Energy Efficiency Standards
Wednesday May 30, 2012
The Ohio Department of Commerce's Board of Building Standards has adopted a new residential building code to make new homes more energy-efficient. The new building code will require carbon-monoxide detectors ... Read More
Golden Gate Celebrates Its 75th Birthday
Sunday May 27, 2012
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is celebrating its 75th Birthday, a project that was started on January 5, 1933, and the first work on the bridge began, ... Read More
Worker's Memorial Day Safety Campaign
Thursday May 24, 2012
A new safety campaign has been launched to prevent falls in construction. The initiative is aimed to promote general safety on construction sites, and was released just the week before ... Read More
World's First Retractable Roof Building Receives LEED Gold Certification
Monday May 21, 2012
The Miami Marlins Park, will received on May 25th the recognition as the first retractable roof building in the world to receive LEED Gold certification. LEED-NC (Leadership in Energy and ... Read More
Tallest US Residential Building in Progress
Wednesday May 16, 2012
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Foundations has started on what will be the tallest residential building in the US. The project, expected to be built at more than $1,000 million dollars, 432 Park ... Read More
Qatar Unveils Ultra-Modern Building
Tuesday May 15, 2012
The design of one of the most ultra-modern building has been unveiled by Katara Hospitality, an international Qatar-based deluxe hospitality company. The Lusail Marina Development could hold more than 750 ... Read More
World's Largest Underground Train Station In Progress
Thursday May 10, 2012
The largest underground high speed rail station in the world is being designed by world famous Aedas. Programmed for completion by 2015, the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus is ... Read More
Greenest Building Scheduled for Completion in Spring 2012
Wednesday May 9, 2012
Almost 25,000 of pure green building will open later this month. The Center for Sustainable Landscapes is achieving LEED platinum certification and the Living Building Challenge certification as well.
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Nation Oldest Rail Lines Facing Transportation Bill Decision
Saturday May 5, 2012
One of the nation oldest train system, in need of a massive upgrade faces Congress opposition. Chicago's Red Line, the city's busiest with some segments dating back to 1900, could ... Read More
National Women Build Week
Wednesday May 2, 2012
Habitat for Humanity will be celebrating the National Women Build Week. The event held the week before Mother's day, challenges women to dedicate one day to join an effort to ... Read More
Panama Canal: Concrete Mix Producing Delays
Tuesday May 1, 2012
The $3.2 billion expansion of the Panama Canal is delayed at least three month due to the inability from the contractor to present a concrete mix that could withstand at ... Read More