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First Ismaili Center in U.S. Is a Site to Behold in Texas

ENR Construction

Houston-based branch of Shia Islam is developing a 150,000-sq-ft complex that is targeting a LEED Gold sustainability rating.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Announces 2023 Best Projects Award Winners

ENR Construction

The twenty-eight projects recognized by this year's Best Projects Award judges—plus the Safety and Sustainability award winners—will be celebrated at ENR Texas & Louisiana's Dec. 13 awards event in Houston

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Optimizing acoustics with stone wool ceilings

Construction Specifier

The company demonstrates its commitment to sustainability at a global and local level, pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges, and to improving the quality of life for people. Its new regional headquarters opened in 2021, located in Brookshire, Texas, approximately 48 km (30 mi) from downtown Houston.

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

BD+C

As we look at the benefits of transforming historic buildings, it’s vital to consider three factors: authenticity, environmental sustainability, and cultural inheritance. Environmental sustainability The benefits of preserving historic university buildings extend beyond mere nostalgia. Sustainability was a core value for the Miguel B.

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Covering it all: Investigating lightweight cladding

Construction Specifier

The multifamily building, Houston House, in East Village, New York, features lightwieght cladding by Sto Corp. Aesthetics aside, sustainability and energy efficiency are major advantages, and installation is safer and easier for crews on site. Photos courtesy Sto Corp.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

As President and CEO, Carole led Shepley Bulfinch’s expansion into a national presence, broadening the firm's portfolio through firm acquisitions, opening studios Phoenix in 2009, Houston in 2015, Hartford, Conn., in 2019, and Durham, N.C., Green Building Council and a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge.

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DPR Construction acquires Hardin Construction

BD+C

DPR Construction, a national builder specializing in complex and sustainable projects, announced today its purchase of Atlanta-based Hardin Construction Company, LLC. The two companies are combining operations in the Southeast and Texas markets, including Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Raleigh, Tampa, Orlando and West Palm Beach.

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