Dargan's breadth┬áThe look and feel of South CarolinaÔÇÖs Myrtle Beach has been changing beyond recognition, and Dargan Construction has been at the heart of it, Ruari McCallion learns from Don Lloyd. There has always been a certain something about the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina. The Atlantic Ocean can be calm or it can be mighty in its wrath, but it can never be ignored. The light has an almost magical quality as the sun rises out of the great sea.

Port of call┬áA small Canadian port run for the benefit of the community promises to deliver value to all stakeholders and become a benchmark for the divestiture model, as John OÔÇÖHanlon finds out. It sounds pretty, and it is. Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, sits on the spectacular Humber estuary on the west coast of the province and is fringed by hills. Originally surveyed by Captain Cook in 1767, Corner BrookÔÇÖs Bay of Islands provides a sheltered, deepwater port.It is not altogether the ÔÇ£cornerÔÇØ that its name implies, though.

Fat chance Cetane Energy is poised to throw the switch and begin production of renewable diesel in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Rounding┬áup┬áThe Roundup Centre at the Calgary Stampede is expanding to become a world-class, year-round destination. The non-profit organization hosts over 1,200 events every year and is a vital tourism destination for the region. The Calgary Stampede likes to call itself ÔÇ£the greatest outdoor show on earthÔÇØ. It is certainly the worldÔÇÖs largest outdoor rodeo, and one of CanadaÔÇÖs largest annual events, taking place for ten days every summer from early to mid-July.

Living, breathing buildings┬áRe-shaping attitudes of developers and clients toward sustainable architecture requires a paradigm shift, and Gary Toushek discovers that Teresa Coady is up for the challenge.  ÔÇ£My father was an architect, and he said, ÔÇÿWhatever you do, donÔÇÖt study architecture.

Building a better Brock┬áThe new LEED Silver Plaza Building at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario is part of a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and expansion program, Ruari McCallion finds out.  The city of St. Catharines, Ontario, on the Niagara peninsula, is the home of Brock University. ItÔÇÖs the only university in Canada (and one of a small number anywhere) that is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It maintains a facility in the industrial city of Hamilton that specializes in teacher education, but its main campus in St.

Strategic┬ásustainability┬áThe growing campus of Boise State University provides James Maguire, associate vice president for campus planning & facilities, the opportunity to build upon the strategic vision and master plan. He tells Linda Seid Frembes the importance of strategic sustainability. Boise State UniversityÔÇÖs 170-acre campus in Boise, Idaho, has grown from a small regional school into a nationally recognized university since its founding in 1932.

Looking to lead┬áSenior executives Remco Daal and Cheryl Gray tell Martin Ashcroft how CanadaÔÇÖs largest real estate services company is leading the market with proactive initiatives in sustainability. ÔÇ£If youÔÇÖre not building to a LEED standard of some sort, youÔÇÖre not thinking ahead,ÔÇØ says Remco Daal, president and chief operating officer of Bentall LP, CanadaÔÇÖs largest real estate services company.

A building to match┬áThough a city of just one million people, Edmonton has long been home to a thriving arts community. As Keith Regan learns, the Art Gallery of AlbertaÔÇÖs New Vision project is meant to give that community a world-class home for the visual arts. In recent years, the city of Edmonton, Alberta, has built a new performing arts center and has seen its downtown cultural and arts scene gain momentum.

Buyers market┬áThe economic slowdown has led to an increasing stock of residential properties on the market. Ben Sansom finds out why the prestigious new Laurel condominium in Manhattan is appealing to buyers. Experts agree that now is an excellent time to buy property if you have the financing available. With so many residential properties on the market and such variety to choose from, buyers can afford to be selective.┬á This means that for those with property to sell, the current market is tough.