Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Alcoa announced that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that have... 

Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Alcoa announced today that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that... 

Solidere International Takes Ajman’s Al Zorah to MIPIM Asia

Solidere International, one of the most prominent master and urban developers in the region, will bring its unique development initiatives to MIPIM Asia, the international property exhibition taking place at the Hong Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 19th to 21st. MIPIM Asia provides an exclusive platform for local developers to network with regional and international investors looking for opportunities in the Asia-Pacific... 

South Korea’s Songdo International Business District Sets Global Standard as ‘Eco-City’

New international standards are being set by Gale International in sustainable building design, systems engineering, and urban infrastructure and planning with Songdo International Business District (IBD), a new city currently under construction off Incheon, South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Songdo IBD is a joint venture between Gale International and Posco Engineering & Construction and is the largest private development in the world. Songdo IBD,... 

Watt Plaza Is First Class A High Rise in LA Area to Go 100% Waterfree With Urinal Retrofit, Saving 2.2 Million Gallons Per Year

The twin office towers of Watt Plaza in Century City are the first Class A commercial high rises in Los Angeles to undergo a 100% retrofit with Falcon Waterfree urinals. The resulting 2.2 million gallon per year water savings at this single building provides welcome relief for the drought stricken area and exemplifies the success of comprehensive planning by local officials. This retrofit of Watt Plaza’s urinals comes as Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa,... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver... 

AMB Property Corporation(R) Awarded Gold LEED(TM) Certification for Savannah Development

AMB Property Corporation® (NYSE: AMB – News), a leading global developer and owner of industrial real estate, today announced that AMB Morgan Business Center – Building 100 in Savannah has been awarded Gold LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The 346,000 square foot facility is the largest investor-owned industrial development in North America to achieve Gold LEED Core & Shell® certification. “This project... 

DuPont Launches Photovoltaic Solutions Business in India

DuPont announced the introduction of its DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) business in India. DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions is a leading global supplier to the photovoltaic industry, offering a broad and growing portfolio of innovative solutions for both crystalline silicon and thin film modules designed to help deliver clean, sustainable energy to enhance people’s lives. The DPVS product portfolio includes films, resins, encapsulant sheets,... 

Sweco Wins Urban Planning Contract in Russia

Sweco has been selected to plan two new urban districts outside St. Petersburg, Russia, with high demands on a distinct environmental profile. The contract is worth nearly EUR 530,000. “We have once again been chosen for our expertise in planning sustainable societies. In this case, the client is seeking an explicit environmental focus combined with Scandinavian architecture and Western quality,” says Jan Mattsson, President of Sweco’s architectural... 

Baker to Conduct Bridge Type Study for New Kentucky Bridge

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, has been awarded a $1.1 million contract to conduct a Bridge Type Study for a new bridge to replace the existing U.S. 421 bridge over the Ohio River between Milton, Kentucky, and Madison, Indiana. Additionally, Baker will analyze and provide a rehabilitation report for the existing truss bridge. Baker is performing this work as a subcontractor to Wilbur Smith Associates for...