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Sustainability in green building ensures positive outlook for green cement market

Sustainability in green building ensures positive outlook for green cement market

Posted by | Dec 21, 2016 | 0 |

Green cement is a cementitious material, made from industrial waste. The industrial waste comprises fly ash and slag. Fly ash is a waste derived from coal power plant and slag is a waste derived from steel or iron processing industry. Green cement reduces carbon footprint of construction activities by 40-50%. Green cement offers excellent corrosion resistance and also withstand high temperature. Green cement used in residential, non-residential, industrial and infrastructure sector

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Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, honored with 2017 Kemper Award

Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, honored with 2017 Kemper Award

Posted by | Dec 21, 2016 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) December 7 announced the Board of Directors of the AIA bestowed Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, with the 2017 Edward C. Kemper Award. Named in honor of the AIA’s first executive director, the award is given annually to an architect who has contributed significantly to the profession through service to the AIA. Skaggs, whose uncanny ability to recruit, mentor, and involve others in projects and causes has built a lasting commitment to excellence within everyone who has collaborated with him. Skaggs will be honored at the 2017 AIA National Convention in Orlando.

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BuildSteel provides educational resources for building professionals who use cold-formed steel framing

BuildSteel provides educational resources for building professionals who use cold-formed steel framing

Posted by | Dec 20, 2016 | 0 |

BuildSteel, a newly-launched collaboration of steel and construction industry organizations, provides educational resources for building professionals on the uses and benefits of cold-formed steel framing. The www.BuildSteel.org website serves as an educational center, continuously updated with new content and examples showing how steel framing can be used to meet the growing demands placed on building today’s low and mid-rise structures.

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The Sofitel Tamuda Bay resort in Morocco

The Sofitel Tamuda Bay resort in Morocco

Posted by | Dec 20, 2016 | 0 |

For Sofitel, the Sofitel Tamuda Bay is the luxury hotel brand’s latest project and offers 104 bedrooms and suites, eight bungalows and five villas spanning a total floor surface area of 38,128 square meters. Located on one of the most beautiful Moroccan beaches of the Mediterranean, and set against the stunning backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the Sofitel Tamuda Bay stands proudly in one of the most idyllic settings in the entire kingdom.

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GAF donates roofing to Habitat for Humanity for sixth consecutive year

GAF donates roofing to Habitat for Humanity for sixth consecutive year

Posted by | Dec 19, 2016 | 0 |

GAF is proud to renew its national partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The company will continue to donate roofing materials to Habitat for Humanity builds across the U.S. and Canada where GAF factory-certified contractors volunteer their roofing installation services. GAF, along with their GAF Master Elite® and Certified™ Contractors, contributed to nearly 280 Habitat for Humanity homes as part of the 2015-2016 partnership.

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CDI Studio One designs new Sheetz headquarters

CDI Studio One designs new Sheetz headquarters

Posted by | Dec 19, 2016 | 0 |

CDI Studio One, the architecture division of L.R. Kimball — a CDI Company, has completed the new Office Complex / Operation Center for Sheetz, Inc., the $7.2 billion, family-owned and operated convenience store giant. Located on the Sheetz corporate campus midway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, the project includes a 115,000-sf modern Headquarters / Operation Center and an adjacent 13,000-sf Day Care Center.

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AIA Board of Directors approves equity initiatives

AIA Board of Directors approves equity initiatives

Posted by | Dec 19, 2016 | 0 |

The AIA Board also adopted recommendations of the Equity in Architecture Commission, which included leading architects, educators, and diversity experts.  The group identified root causes for the lack of diversity and inclusion in the profession and offered recommendations on how to address those issues, as well as a timeline for implementation.  The Commission launched its work in November of 2015 to forge action plans for achieving equitable practices, and measurable goals, with tools to assess progress.

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LMN Architects unveil design for University of Washington Computer Science & Engineering Building, Phase 2

LMN Architects unveil design for University of Washington Computer Science & Engineering Building, Phase 2

Posted by | Dec 19, 2016 | 0 |

LMN Architects last week announced the unveiling of their design for the new Computer Science and Engineering Building, Phase 2 (CSE2) for the University of Washington. The new 138,000-square-foot facility will help meet the soaring demand for education in computer science, which has recently surpassed business as the most popular major at the University of Washington.

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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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