Luxury hotel and residences planned for Osaka

The first InterContinental hotel in Osaka and the first InterContinental residences in Japan are planned for the Osaka Station North Yard Development Project, a 24-hectare, mixed-use urban redevelopment area with projects by 12 different developers. The InterContinental complex, designed by Hong Kong-based Bilkey Llinas Design and the Japanese design firm Yukio Hashimoto Design Studio in a joint venture, will feature 200 luxury hotel rooms and 50 upscale residence units, along with restaurant and banquet facilities. Both the hotel and residences are expected to open in 2013.

Attendees will be given an exclusive technical tour of Wrigley Field, led by Steven J. Jacobsen, CDP, who has been retained by the Chicago Cubs to create the business plan and high-level concepts to evaluate the feasibility of various renovation options for this iconic sports venue; and Carl Rice, Cubs’ Vice President, Baseball Operations.

Developed by the areas largest commercial landlord, Hysan, the project is the f

| Aug 21, 2012

Hong Kong’s first LEED Platinum pre-certified building opens

Environmentally-sensitive features have been incorporated, including reduced operational CO2 emissions, and providing occupiers with more choice in creating a suitable working environment.

Dwyn Taylor (eft), Vice President of Stellar, accepts an award at the ABC ceremo

| Aug 21, 2012

Stellar wins four ABC Excellence In Construction awards

ABC's Excellence In Construction program is the industry’s leading award competition, recognizing outstanding construction projects in a variety of categories.

Repairs to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museums 75,000-square-

| Aug 20, 2012

Protecting the artifacts at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Roof leaks threatened to damage artifacts and disturb a delicately controlled indoor environment at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.