The Altadena Sheriff's Station narrowly escaped destruction from the Eaton fire, although heat and flames destroyed the California flag over the building. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Citing air pollutants and a lack of running water, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department temporarily closed the Altadena sheriff's station Thursday after the Eaton fire. A… Continue reading Sheriff's Department Temporarily Closes Altadena Station Due to Pollution Concerns, OSHA Complaint
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PAHA IHBG NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL | Legal notices
PAHA IHBG NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (PAHA) is soliciting sealed proposals for design-build services using Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds. Scope of Work Proposal Packages The Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (PAHA) is seeking qualified, responsive and responsible design-build contractors licensed to do business in… Continue reading PAHA IHBG NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL | Legal notices
Texarkana at 150 | Lone Star receives factory approval
January 23, 1977 – It was announced Saturday that the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant had been selected by the Army to receive a $110 million permit to build an artillery projectile manufacturing facility. However, Capt. Douglas Baker, executive officer of the LSAAP, said construction contracts will not be awarded until after Feb. 18, after… Continue reading Texarkana at 150 | Lone Star receives factory approval
Transformation of the real estate and construction industry | Political Economy
The housing and construction sector accounts for 2.53 percent (Rs 380 billion) of Pakistan's GDP and employs 7.61 percent of the workforce. The industry is expected to grow in the coming years due to several factors including migration from small towns to cities, the China-Pakistan economic corridor and ongoing restructuring efforts. However, the housing sector… Continue reading Transformation of the real estate and construction industry | Political Economy
Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry begins renovating buildings in the UK using wood
TOKYO — Sumitomo Forestry has launched an eco-friendly office building renovation business in the United Kingdom that uses wood, an approach that will make it easier to comply with the country's increasingly strict environmental regulations. The Japanese company is thus tapping into a supply network for wood and building materials that has been established in… Continue reading Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry begins renovating buildings in the UK using wood
Fireproof house? The couple's fireproof home survives the Pacific Palisades fire. Here's what the homeowners installed
LOS ANGELES – Michael Kovac and his wife Karina Maher moved into a 1950s house in the Pacific Palisades in the Los Angeles area in 2002. They said they dismantled the existing house, donated the parts to Habitat for Humanity and built their current home. Both Kovac and Maher are enthusiastic environmentalists and Kovac's architectural… Continue reading Fireproof house? The couple's fireproof home survives the Pacific Palisades fire. Here's what the homeowners installed
Alpha GRIP Management Company attracts multi-billion dollar investment/financing for $20 billion.
On January 15th, Li Zhenyu, President of China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd., warmly welcomed Mr. Hon. to the CNCEC headquarters. Joseph Tegbe, Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership and Mr. Sheikh Mohamed Bayorh, President of Alpha Grip Management Company (AGMC) (www.AlphaGroupUAE.com), a subsidiary of Alpha Group UAE, along with their respective delegations… Continue reading Alpha GRIP Management Company attracts multi-billion dollar investment/financing for $20 billion.
Concrete bear sculpture weighing 45kg stolen from British Columbia porch
Police are searching after a large concrete sculpture of a bear weighing about 100 pounds was stolen from the porch of a Port Coquitlam home. Mounties say the sculpture's owner called police on Jan. 11 to report the theft from their home. Police said they conducted an extensive search of the area in the Metro… Continue reading Concrete bear sculpture weighing 45kg stolen from British Columbia porch
From Sydney's Urban Revival to Dubai's Waterfront Towers: Architecture Now highlights from Foster + Partners, Beta Realities and more
Dubai's Marasi Marina. Image © Foster + Partners shareshare Facebook Twitter post Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1025878/from-sydneys-urban-revival-to-dubais-waterfront-towers-architecture-now-highlights-from-foster-plus-partners-beta-realities-and-more A number of significant architectural developments have been unveiled in recent weeks, highlighting the work of various architectural practices around the world. Announced between late September 2024 and early 2025, these projects focus on transformative master plans, housing solutions… Continue reading From Sydney's Urban Revival to Dubai's Waterfront Towers: Architecture Now highlights from Foster + Partners, Beta Realities and more
How to reduce microplastics in your home in 2025
Plastic is an important part of our everyday lives and makes our lives more pleasant. But many of us don't realize how prevalent plastic is in our homes – in everything from clothing to cookware to cleaning products. In addition to the devastating amount of waste generated from the global production of more than 460… Continue reading How to reduce microplastics in your home in 2025