Increased West Bank construction fuels tensions
A hike in the number of new settlements constructed on the West Bank of Jerusalem is causing a storm in the region, but how are contractors faring?
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Iran presses ahead with nuclear construction
Construction could begin on a research facility capable of producing refined plutonium, experts say
Global Glass conference draws star performers
World renowned technology and innovation performance, Global Glass Finland, is drawing industry interest having confirmed Scott Thomsen as key speaker
US Army family supports troops through new construction
New construction investment into one of America's most prestigious military schools will benefit patriots of the future, writes JoAnne Castagna
SNC- Lavallin finalises Montreal Hospital deal
One of Canada's largest engineer-contractors comments that it has succesfully finalised a contract for a new state of the art children's hospital in the hear of Montreal
Sapphire Capital injects UK industry with promise
A capital investment company in the UK is working with the government to produce further investment in UK construction projects
Leighton win 12 storey HK Hospital contract
The Asian arm of Australian construction giant Leighton has won a prestigious contract for a new Hospital in the heart of Hong Kong
Cambridge University gets £1b development approved
One of history's foremost academic institutions is beginning to plan for the future after being granted permission for a large expansion
Housing plans get an office-style shake up
Measures which will create more housing supply in the same way as offices has been lauded as 'a sensible step' by industry
Atlas donates materials to rebuild Haiti
Canadian company donates steel to aid in the rebuilding effort on the island of Haiti
California college's $10 million revamp unvieled
Mt. San Jacinto College's Menifee Campus joins the ranks of Berkley and CIT after its $10 million state of the art facility opens with thanks to CW Driver
Open Doors Scheme a hit with public
The second weekend of November saw Morgan Sindall and Lovell embrace a pioneering initiative to invite local community members to visit a number of its working construction sites across the country
Michigan marvel unveiled at last
One of the most highly anticipated University buildings in America opened yesterday to high praise from architecture and construction professionals
Construction gives youth a chance
The achievements of 20 young people were celebrated at the Young Builder of the Year Awards last week, as the industry continues to do more to help youth unemployment
Eldor Awarded $16 million Stony Brook deal
Highly rated US contractors, Eldor Construction Corporation, has been awarded a contract for work on prestigious University Stony Brooks
Manchester University to receive £1 billion upgrade
Manchester University, one of the UK's brightest academic institutions, is getting an overhaul in the form of several new building projects
US School's awarded for green energy use
The Manhasset UFSD was selected as a grant recipient from several benefactors for its continuing dedication to green energy
Leadbitter Group presses ahead with care home constructs
One of the UK's foremost contractors is continuing its trend of constructing innovative and modern homes for the ages, prompting a piqued interest from fellow contractors
£200m Swansea University Campus takes shape
Wales' second largest University is taking steps to become a world-leading research facility as it invests in new facilities in the hope of attracting a higher status
Constructing a future with yesterday's tools
Neil Rushton, Conservation Projects Manager at the CCT describes how Church conservation can give children the skills and tools to get into construction by learning traditional talents
Balfour Beatty US LEEDing school design
Balfour Beatty US's Sweetwater High School project is well underway and exceeds energy efficiency requirements by 40 percent
EDF to finance Hinkley community development
EDF Energy are to work with Somerset council to introduce community building projects in an attempt to popularise their nearby Nuclear Power station
The Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Nature Center
Building Information Modeling aids in the creation of a one-of-a-kind educational facility
Geothermal System to Heat/Cool Ball State University
The largest geothermal system in the U.S. is more than half completed at the Indiana institution
Pro-Bono LEED Orphanage Planned for Port au Prince
The USGBC and HOK Architects partner to build a LEED Platinum orphanage in the recovering Haitian capital
Best of '11: Tornado Hits Joplin, Missouri
At least 89 dead after massive tornado tears through Joplin, Missouri
Cornell Plans Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island
The $2 billion applied-sciences campus will bring much-needed construction jobs to the area
Zero-emission Schools Planned for Gaza Strip
More than twenty zero-emission educational facilities are planned for the politically-charged region
Harvard LEEDing the Way
The nearly 400 year-old institution is the first university to boast more than 50 LEED certified buildings
Seven US States Still On Tornado Watch
Tornado warnings in affect through Wednesday after storms hit 3 states
Tornado Hits Joplin, Missouri
At least 89 dead after massive tornado tears through Joplin, Missouri
DPR Construction Builds UCSD Cardiovascular Center
University of San Diego's new Cardiovascular Center completed by DPR Construction
Princeton Review releases Guide to Greenest Campuses in US
US Green Building Council and Princeton Review release Guide to Greenest College Campuses
Five Injured in Accident at Disneyland Paris
Five tourists were injured in an accident at Disneyland Paris on Monday
Deutsche Bank gambles on the Cosmopolitan Casino in Vegas
German Deutsche Bank needs more gamblers at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
First LEED Platinum power plant certified at Oregon State
Oregon State University's Energy Center nation's first LEED Platinum power plant
First Middle East and North Africa construction expo kicks off this week
The first ever construction expo dedicated to the Middle East and North Africa starts this Monday
Dynamic Ventures hired for multi-city construction project
Dynamic Ventures Corporation announces multi-city residential/commercial construction agreement in South Dakota
INTERMAT Middle East construction expo comes to Abu Dhabi
INTERMAT Middle East, regions largest construction expo, begins in Abu Dhabi
UK Debates Role of School Design in Learning
School design is important. Children spend the majority of their waking life in a classroom, learning to become proper functioning adults. Over the last few years, emphasis has been on building healthy green schools with areas that encourage learning and hands-on classroom interaction.
Methodist Hospital for Surgery Opens in the Dallas Metroplex
BOKA Powell, a leading architecture, planning and interior design firm, revealed new images of the Methodist Hospital for Surgery, which opened at the end of December. The facility is one of many healthcare-related projects recently opened or under development in the Dallas Metroplex.
California Allocates $1.4B to Shovel-Ready School Building Projects
California’s State Allocation Board (SAB) has announced an allocation of $1.4 billion for ‘shovel-ready’ school construction projects. The matching funds will finance over 442 school construction projects throughout the state as well as create much needed jobs. This will benefit over 137 school districts.
Balfour Beatty to Break Ground on Derby City BSF Programme Project
Balfour Beatty has secured funding for the £55 million Derby City Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, a project from the Derby City Council that includes capital investment in the Derby schools.
Progress Continues in Haiti Recovery
The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC) has approved eighteen more projects, bringing the tally to 49. The projects are valued at $777 million.
3 Projects Break Ground at Leading Taiwanese University
The National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan is expanding. The school broke ground on three new buildings to house the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Resources Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering.
NCKU President Michael Ming-Chiao Lai offered the following statement:
Turner Construction breaks ground in VA for healthcare facility
Turner Construction Company, a major builder of healthcare facilities, broke ground on a $161 million South Patient Tower on the INOVA Fairfax Hospital campus in Falls Church, VA. Construction of the building is set to be complete in fall...
