Houston Auditions for LEED Role

The new University of Texas at Houston School of Nursing center is trying out for platinum under the Leadership in Energy and Environment rating system
The University of Texas at Houston will open the curtains on its new $60 million School of Nursing and Student Community Center in May. Full Story >>


A Green Building Primer
What do green building, sustainability and LEED certification mean?
While the idea of healthy, energy-efficient buildings isn't new, a few catchphrases have emerged during the past few years that have some of us, including the most experienced builders, scratching their heads. We spoke with the U.S. Green Building Council, the organization that oversees the LEED rating system, to get some clarification. Full Story >>


Gaylord Brushes Up on Texas-style Hospitality
Grapevine eagerly awaits the arrival of its newest resident, the massive world-class Gaylord Texan Resort
Despite elaborate design plans that call for convention facilities, massive atriums and theme park-like environments, the new $515 million Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine is expected to open slightly ahead of schedule in April. Full Story >>


Two Cool for School
Gilbane Doing Double Duty on Houston-area High School Jobs
For the second time, the Gilbane Co. of Houston is building two high school complexes for the same district at the same time. Full Story >>


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