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US-based company Clune has completed the construction of DataGryd’s MegaSuite 6 facility in New York City.
Dutch chemicals company LyondellBasell has unveiled plans to build a new small-scale molecular recycling facility in Ferrara, Italy.The pilot facility will be equipped to convert post-consumer plastic waste into new plastics, helping to combat the global plastic waste.In collaboration with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), LyondellBasell has developed a molecular recycling technology, MoReTec, which uses a catalyst to break down plastic waste into molecules more quickly and efficiently than traditional chemical recycling technologies.The technology aims to convert difficult-to-recycle plastic waste such as multi-layer films into their molecular state for use as feedstock to produce new plastic for various applications, including food contact and healthcare items.LyondellBasell research and development, technology and sustainability senior vice president Jim Seward said: “We have advanced our chemical recycling capabilities over the last 15 months, and through research and testing we are studying a number of LyondellBasell proprietary catalyst options.“In addition to continuing the development of our catalyst options, our investment in a small-scale pilot facility will help us to advance MoReTec technology towards commercial scale in our quest to achieving a true circular economy.”LyondellBasell said that the new facility will complement the company’s existing mechanical recycling activities.Besides constructing the pilot facility at Ferrara, LyondellBasell plans to focus on the interaction of various waste types on the molecular recycling process, catalyst selection, and process conditions in the coming months.In August 2018, LyondellBasell broke ground on the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant in the US.The $2.4bn plant will produce one billion pounds (470,000 tonnes) of PO and 2.2 billion pounds (one million tonnes) of TBA annually. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2021.The project will create more than 2,200 jobs at the peak of construction and 160 permanent positions.While PO is used to make bedding, furniture, carpeting, coatings, building materials and adhesives, TBA will be converted to two ether-based oxyfuels – methyl tertiary butyl ether and ethyl tertiary butyl ether.
A joint venture between Lennar Corporation, Shea Homes and Woodside Homes has broken ground on Sunstone, a new community in northwest Las Vegas, US.
Watercrest Senior Living Group and United Properties announce the completion of the new Watercrest Naples Assisted Living and Memory Care in Naples, Florida.
Liv Communities and Ryan Companies US have broken ground on a luxury senior living community, dubbed LivGenerations Mayo Blvd., in Rochester, Minnesota.
Texas A&M University System has broken ground on the $130m Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC) on the RELLIS Campus.
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has broken ground on an 80,000ft² Integrated Health Sciences Building in the US.
UK-based Ogilvie Construction has begun construction on a £30m ($37.7m) housing development in Wellheads Road in Dyce for Aberdeen City Council.
Luigi Bernardi of Arcadia and Ryan Companies have broken ground on Eleven, the first luxury condominium tower in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The first plans for the proposed £1bn ($1.2bn) regeneration scheme of Napier and New Plymouth House site in Rainham in Havering borough, UK have been approved by local planners.
London-based construction firm Ardmore has secured a contract to transform the Old War Office in Whitehall into a new five-star luxury hotel.
Nottinghamshire-based construction company nmcn has been selected by Elevate Property Group to build the first phase of Trent Bridge Quays, a residential development in the UK.
The UK Government has announced £350m ($440m) in funding to support the completion of Midland Metropolitan hospital.
Online retail giant Amazon has announced plans to build the first fulfilment centre in Nampa, Idaho.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a contract worth AED982m ($267m) to a consortium of Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting and Ghantoot Gulf Contracting for the construction of its new headquarters, called Al-Shera’a (Arabic for sail).
Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston and Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen have unveiled a £250m project in Middlesbrough to transform it as the UK’s digital city.
British kitchen retailer Wren Kitchens has secured permission from North Lincolnshire Council for the construction of a £120 m ($150m) kitchen manufacturing facility behind the existing factory in Barton-upon-Humber.
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE), in partnership with GEK TERNA, has unveiled its concept for the first integrated resort and casino (IRC), named INSPIRE Athens, in Hellinikon, Athens, Greece.
US-based real estate development company Overton Moore Properties (OMP), in partnership with Invesco real estate, has broken ground on Avion Burbank, the largest infill project in San Fernando Valley, California, for a 1.25ft² mixed-use development.
UK-based construction company Wates Construction has been selected by Liverpool City Council to build a 200-bed cruise terminal hotel as part of the city’s major waterfront regeneration project.
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