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BESIX and Boskalis awarded $800 million contract for first phase of Port of NEOM development

Archinect

Belgian-French construction group BESIX and Dutch dredging and heavylift company Boskalis have been announced as the first European contractors to be awarded a design and build lump sum contract by NEOM to work on the first phase of development for the Port of NEOM project.

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Cooper Robertson will develop master plan for a campus expansion at the University of Maryland, College Park

Archinect

As part of their contract, the firm will deliver “flexible, data-driven, and inclusive comprehensive planning framework that will guide strategic growth and development” at the 1,340-acre campus. The firm has also completed simi.

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NASA funds ICON to develop lunar 3D-printing construction technology

Deezen

Space agency NASA has awarded construction company ICON a $57 million contract to develop 3D-printing technology to build roads, launchpads and homes on the moon 's surface. The contract, worth $57.2 Pushing this development forward with our commercial partners will create the capabilities we need for future missions.".

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Product watch: Skopos launches new recycled fabrics collection

Hotel Designs

Keeping to a succinct palette of neutrals and dusty tones, the fabrics come with a halogen-free, flame retardant Crib5 backing and achieves 45,000 Martindale rubs, meeting severe contract requirements. With the soft handle of the chenille to the surface, the collection adds a luxurious finishing touch to contract environments.

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Harnessing Solar Incentives For Sustainable Residential Projects 

The Architecture Designs

Harnessing solar incentives for sustainable residential projects can be a savvy strategy for homeowners, developers, and communities alike. If you’re a developer planning a residential solar project in New York, you can review the eligibility criteria for the state’s Megawatt Block Incentive Program.

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Citizen Architect

SW Oregon Architect

By interfacing with grassroots organizations, attending town hall meetings, and collaborating with local stakeholders, architects forge connections that underpin community-driven development initiatives. They harness their collective influence to shape legislative agendas and advocate for policies conducive to sustainable urban growth.

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In Washington, D.C., a Back Alley Becomes a Sustainable Haven

Dwell

too, and her mom eyed a pending change to local zoning that would allow new development on lots in the city’s 3,200 or so alleys. a Back Alley Becomes a Sustainable Haven Related stories: This 1960s Home’s Painstaking Renovation Is a Love Letter to Midcentury Design A Prefab Cabin With Massive Windows Touches Down Lightly in a U.K.