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Month: November 2016

ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2016 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the ACI Awards Gala at the Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 24, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Sharp Chula Vista breaks ground on $244 million hospital tower

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center broke ground on a $244 million, 197,000-square-foot hospital tower on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The new tower will add 138 private patient rooms, six large operating rooms, a rooftop café and more to meet the needs of the growing South County region of San Diego.

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Highland Commercial Roofing reroofs 210,000 square foot commercial cosmetics manufacturing facility

In the span of less than four months, Highland Commercial Roofing, a premiere Southwest commercial roofing company, reroofed American International Industries’ 210,000 square foot commercial cosmetics manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, saving the cost and inconvenience of having to remove the old roofing system and offering a new projected roof service life of over 20 years.

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View announces dynamic glass installation at Delta Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

View®, a leader in dynamic glass, announced that its smart windows have been installed at the new Delta Sky Club in the Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport that opened in late October. The installation of more than 7,500 square feet of View Dynamic Glass at the premium lounge reflects Delta’s commitment to creating world-class experiences for its guests.

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Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza designed by Zaha Hadid breaks ground

Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza just looks unlike a workplace. Designed as a series of “infinite rings” that bring everyone together and follow the arrangement of the symbol for infinity – ∞ -Zaha Hadid organized all departments within the Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza around the central atria and courtyards that foster open communication and interaction.

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CertainTeed CertaSpray® Foam Insulation

Designed to solve tough installation requirements, CertaSpray® Foam Insulation is a polyurethane foam that is sprayed into a building cavity and quickly expands to fill openings that may potentially leak air. The foam insulation provides an effective seal, which reduces energy loss and improves indoor air quality.

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Mahesh Ramanujam named U.S. Green Building Council President & CEO

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors announced today that Mahesh Ramanujam has completed the transition into his new role as president and CEO of USGBC, effective Nov. 4, 2016. He will also serve as president and CEO of USGBC’s sister organization, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). Formerly USGBC’s COO, Ramanujam takes the reins from Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC’s founding chair, who had previously announced plans to leave the organization toward the end of 2016.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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