Construction to start on 48 functional homes in Silverdal, Stockholm

In the next few days, JM will start construction of the first stage of residential units in apartment blocks in popular Silverdal, Sollentuna outside of Stockholm. There has been considerable interest in Silverdalshöjden, which is the name of the project. Half of the apartments are already reserved. Silverdalshöjden is located close to Edsviken and Ulriksdal Castle Grounds. The 4-5-story buildings, which will have bright, plaster facades, will be built in a functional style and placed around an... 

Offices at Park Place Earns USGBCs LEED Gold Certification

Hallmark Development’s first office building at Offices at Park Place in Clearwater, Fla., has been awarded LEED-Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. The Offices at Park Place structure is the first new office building in Tampa Bay to achieve this prestigious recognition. “It is an honor to be officially recognized... 

Latitudes Launches Composite Board for Marine Applications

Universal Forest Products, makers of Latitudes® Composite Decking and Railing, announces the addition of Latitudes Marine composite decking. Latitudes Marine decking navigates innovation with composite dock boards specifically designed for use at marinas, on boardwalks, on floating docks or for applications such as stair treads, where more robust boards are needed. Latitudes Marine decking is fortified with the same proven Strandex® technology used in all Latitudes composite products. Strandex... 

Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

One of the greatest and most spectacular building projects in the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG was completed in December 2008: the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Located directly in the very heart of this unique sports car company so rich in tradition, the Museum serves to present the fascinating thrill and diversity of the Porsche brand to visitors from all over the world. More than 80 cars are on display in the 5,600 square metre (60,250 square feet) Exhibition Area styled... 

Shanghai Aquatic Sports Center, China

As host to the 14th FINA World Championship in 2011, the city of Shanghai invited international bids for the design of a competition venue commensurate with the international standing of the city, to incorporate a swimming stadium, sports stadium and outdoor swimming pool for high-diving competitions. As part of a permanent improvement of the city, former industrial brownfield sites along the HuangPu river are being redeveloped. Like the World Fair 2010 site, the SASC is another important element... 

Office Depot is First Retailer to Receive LEED Gold Certification from U.S. Green Building Council

Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced that its “Green” retail store prototype has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC’s LEED system is widely recognized as the benchmark for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance. Office Depot received the Gold Rating for the Company’s Store Prototype as well as for its first “Green”... 

Advanced 10-in-1 Hyde Multi-Tool Meets Tough Pro Demands

After extensive interviews with pros, and testing to meet rugged construction site requirements, Hyde Tools’ design engineers announced a breakthrough in “the one tool most needed for nearly every trade.” “Pros told us they can’t carry a lot of heavy tools in their tool belt and they need a tool that can work for hundreds of jobs, ” said Hyde’s Director of Product Development Corey Talbot. “Our research showed that until now multi-tools with screw... 

Military History Museum, Dresden, Germany

Located in the northern part of Dresden, a spectacular museum development is taking shape – an eye-catching structure from the renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind. His concept, split between the old and the new, was the eventual winner of the architectural design competition: the former Saxonian arsenal building restored to its original state and supplemented by an integrated, modern new structure. A bold, almost 100-metre long wedge construction made of reinforced concrete complete with a 30-metre... 

New 7024 Stick Electrode from Hobart Brothers

Rocket 7024, a new generation of E-7024 stick electrode designed to improve weldability and productivity on flat and horizontal welding applications, is available from Hobart Brothers. The Rocket 7024 electrodes are particularly well suited for general plate, tank and construction equipment fabrication, and for SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) applications requiring high deposition rates and high travel speeds. Featuring a self-removing slag system that completely releases slag, Rocket 7024 electrodes... 

Mexico Alive Announces Sian Kaan Golf Resort & Spa

Mexico-based sales and marketing company Mexico Alive, in conjunction with Condo Hotel GBP and the popular hotel operator Grand Bahia Principe announced plans to develop the Sian Ka’an Golf Resort & Spa in the Mayan Riviera. The new luxury development will follow the condo-hotel model that has been gaining in popularity in Mexico tourism regions and will soon be selling with pre-construction pricing. Residents of the 300-unit Sian Ka’an Golf Resort & Spa will be able to enjoy: *...