Second Phase of Ecological Restoration Project on Chongqing’s Guangyang Island Complete

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The second phase of the ecological restoration project on Guangyang Island in Chongqing, China has been completed. China State Construction Engineering Corporation served as the builder on the project. Expanding on the positive outcomes of the first phase, the second phase centers on a comprehensive approach, incorporating island-wide conservation efforts, while refining the accomplishments of the first phase. This inclusive ecological restoration model encompasses mountainous, flat and sloped regions, with the overall restoration covering an area of about 9.67 square kilometers. The project team implemented island-wide conservation, restoration and slope management, addressing the distinct characteristics of mountainous, flat and sloped … Read more

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Bouygues Construction Wins 4 Major Projects in Switzerland

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Losinger Marazzi, Bouygues Construction’s Swiss subsidiary, has won four projects in Switzerland worth a total of 401-million Swiss francs. From a positive-energy neighborhood, to multi-use solar energy spaces, these buildings will play a vital part in the daily lives of residents and respond to the challenges of energy transition and the low-carbon society. Aarerain: first positive-energy neighborhood in Switzerland In Worblaufen, north of Bern, the Aarerain project can claim to be Switzerland’s first positive-energy neighborhood, built for the Coop Pension Fund. This new residential neighborhood will produce more energy than it consumes, according to the weighted criteria employed by the … Read more

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New Secondary School Brings Sustainable Learning Environment to North West London

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The design and construction of a new five-form entry secondary school in North West London, England has been completed. BAM was appointed to deliver the scheme by the Department for Education under its National Education Framework. North Brent School, part of the Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, will provide 1,150 places for pupils in years seven to 13, in a new state-of-the-art, sustainable school building, with an interlinked sixth-form block. The new five-story school building provides spacious, modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The design maximizes the limited space available on a constrained urban site to provide a pupil-focused learning environment. … Read more

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CMD Consolidated Headquarters Complex Built with Sustainability in Mind

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The Consolidated Headquarters Complex for the California Military Department recently opened, bringing together the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard and California State Guard in one location. The $160-million project located in Rancho Cordova was led by Stantec and The Walsh Group. The project team delivered the five buildings spanning 285,700 square feet as a net-zero energy project aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Located on a 31-acre site adjacent to Mather Airport, the multibuilding campus houses a headquarters with a readiness center, emergency operations center/network operations facility, network operations security center, badging access … Read more

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Transformation of THE PENN DISTRICT in NYC to Create Vibrant Spaces to Support New Lifestyle

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Turner Construction Company is playing a major role in the ongoing transformation of THE PENN DISTRICT in New York City. The general contractor is working with Vornado Realty Trust to convert two skyscrapers, PENN 1 and PENN 2, into high-end modern towers with wonderful new amenities. As project completion nears, tenants and members of the community are beginning to benefit from the transformation. What makes this work special is that the structure of the old buildings is being retained by using the substance of the old high-rises. This leads to much more sustainable construction. The high-rises are being improved to … Read more

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