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How Tall Can We Build? Construction Materials and Methods for Skyscrapers of the Future The Green Spine. Image © UN Studio Written by Kaley Overstreet Many urban planners predict that by 2050, more than 6 billion people will live in cities, and in places where building outwards isn't an option, the only way to keep up with the growing density is to build up. Building taller always comes with numerous challenges and also a not-so-subtle competition for architecture firms to have their name tied to the biggest buildings. Almost as fast as a building is named one of the tallest...

Penetron Provides Waterproofing and Durability for Below-Grade Concrete Structures in North Carolina The Legacy Heritage Apartments in Wake Forest, North Carolina, welcomed their first residents in August 2022. Thanks to previous success in similar residential projects, the Penetron System was specified as the optimal concrete waterproofing solution. Easy to apply, the Penetron System provides concrete with a permanent self-healing capability to seal hairline cracks. This virtually eliminates any potential waterproofing-related maintenance and repair costs in the future. EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) The Legacy Heritage Apartments in Wake Forest, North Carolina, welcomed their first residents in August 2022. Thanks to previous...

NovikStone® Skirting Selected by Champion Homes for “Homes on the Hill” at the 2022 Innovative Housing Showcase in DC Champion Homes chose NovikStone® Skirting for their featured manufactured home and ADU at the 2022 Innovative Housing Showcase’s “Homes on the Hill," held in June at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.   Champion Homes finds NovikStone skirting to be lightweight and easy to work with, while delivering natural stone's intricate detail and curb appeal “At the Homes on the Hill displays, NovikStone complemented our Odyssey model’s navy-blue exterior and white trim as well as added a luxurious texture on our...

The Development Team Led by Index Investment Group Attains Unanimous Council Approval for 125 Units Per Acre Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Development in Lakeland, FL Index Investment Group and its local Lakeland partners have received unanimous council approval from the City of Lakeland to develop a mixed-use community on the excess land surrounding the Ledger building. The team is currently working on the site plan and design concept to develop 1,500 multi-family units as well as 900,000 square feet of commercial space including the existing commercial buildings. The 17-acre parcel will be transformed into the city’s gateway to Lakeland Downtown West....

Phoenix-Based Creation Lands on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America With 492% Revenue Growth Over the Past Three Years, Creation Places 1,328 on the Prestigious List "We have expanded our portfolio to include $4.65 billion of ground-up developments in the major growth corridors around the country. In 2022, we’ll experience even further growth with nearly $1.5 billion in mixed-use office, retail and multi-family projects in the pipeline," said David Sellers. PHOENIX (PRWEB) August 17, 2022 Creation, a real estate development and alternative investment firm headquartered in Phoenix, announced today its debut on the Inc. 5000 list...