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Shaddock Development Company Announces Purchase of 122 Acre Development in Parker, Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth based Shaddock Development Company has acquired 122 acres in Parker, Texas between E Bethany Drive and Allen Heights Drive. The development, Parker Ranch Estates, consists of 67 lots on 1-2 acre with convenient access to North Central Expressway. William Shaddock, Partner and... - February 01, 2016 - Shaddock Development
Alyson Lupinetti Named Construction Group Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
Alyson Lupinetti has been named an account manager within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for supporting the informational and risk... - February 01, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
OT9 Design Plans Gallery for Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination
St. Petersburg-based architecture firm OT9 Design planned and designed the gallery for the Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination exhibit currently on display at The Dali Museum from January 23 through June 12, 2016. The exhibit features a variety of nearly 200 pieces illustrating the... - January 28, 2016 - OT9 Design
OrbitCAD Open New Revit Outsourcing Office Manila Philippines
OrbitCAD Global CAD Resource opens their third AutoCAD and Revit outsourcing office. OrbitCAD are one of the leading CAD outsourcing companies in the Philippines, providing 2D drafting and 3D Revit modelling services to the building services sector. Engineering consultancies are now, more than... - January 28, 2016 - OrbitCAD Global CAD Resource
Capital Title Closes Largest Residential Transaction in Dallas History with Sale of Tom Hicks Mansion
Last Friday, DFW-based Capital Title closed the sale on a 25-acre, 28,000-square-foot mansion that once belonged to Texas businessman Tom Hicks. Hicks is the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars. The sale of the Tom Hicks home by Capital Title marks the largest residential transaction... - January 27, 2016 - Capital Title
PHX Architecture Mirabel Estate Design Wins “Best Custom Home of the Year” by NHAB at the Best in American Living Award Show in Las Vegas, NV
The Best in American Living Awards, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders has recognized a PHX Architecture design as “Home of the Year 2015.” PHX is honored to be a part of the talent team behind such an exquisite residential project. PHX Architecture’s Erik... - January 24, 2016 - PHX Architecture
The Raleigh Architecture Co. Completes Trophy Brewing and Taproom
Transforming an existing warehouse into a state-of-the-art brewing operation. - January 22, 2016 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
Renowned Architect Frank Harmon Joins NCMH as Director of National Affairs
To coordinate with national architecture organizations, publications, and non-profits. - January 22, 2016 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Chapel Hill Architect Arielle Condoret Schechter Wins "Best of Houzz 2016" Award
From among remodeling and design professionals in North America and around the world. - January 20, 2016 - Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect
The Buchan Group Ranked No 3 in Retail in World Architecture Top 100
The Buchan Group ranked No 3 globally in Retail in World Architecture 100 list for 2016. - January 16, 2016 - The Buchan Group
Your Choice Program™ from DuraLife™ Blends Finish, Performance & Value to Create Beautiful, Custom Decks
First-of-Its-Kind Program Allows Users to Design Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces by Selecting the Color They Want at the Performance & Price Points of Their Choice - January 14, 2016 - DuraLife
Myles Nelson McKenzie Design of Newport Beach, California Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016
Myles Nelson McKenzie Design of Newport Beach, California has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 30-year old residential and commercial design firm was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. - January 13, 2016 - Myles Nelson McKenzie Design
Ferrara Flame Introduces New Italkero Luxury Patio Heater Into the USA
Welcome Lightfire Dolcevita to the USA! This is the latest offering in the luxury line of patio heaters from Italkero in Italy. - January 12, 2016 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
Green Brick Partners Announces $170 Million Dollar Development in Frisco, Texas and December Progress
Plano-based Green Brick Partners, Inc. acquired 96 acres in Frisco, Texas along Eldorado Parkway between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road. The future development, Frisco Springs, will consist of 350 homes ranging in size from townhomes to traditional single family homes. Jed Dolson, Green... - January 12, 2016 - Green Brick Partners
C2 Debuts Fresh New Look & Marketing Division in 2016
C2 Design Group (formerly C2 Design Architecture) is entering the New Year with a fresh look, as well as with the debut of their new Marketing division, C2 Marketing. The Schenectady-based architecture firm has slowly been ramping up for the official launch of the new brand, complete with a... - January 09, 2016 - C2 Design Group
MetalTech-USA Expands Outside Sales Team with New Florida Rep
MetalTech-USA adds a new representative to their independent, outside sales team covering the state of Florida. - January 08, 2016 - MetalTech Global
BackToCAD Technologies LLC Released New PDF to CAD Conversion Software for Architects
BacktoCAD Technologies LLC Software Print2CAD 2016 has been developed to turn data from a .pdf file into a workable vector equivalent as .dwg or .dxf. BacktoCAD also offers free online service to take .pdf files and email back a .dwg file. - January 06, 2016 - BackToCAD Technologies LLC
Chapel in the Pines: Shaw Design Associates Gets Phase Two Underway
Phase Two will add a Fellowship Hall and entrance courtyard to the church campus. - January 06, 2016 - Shaw Design Associates
MetalTech-USA Zinc Panels Make CREC Academy Transformation Take Flight
Over 9,000 square feet of MetalTech-USA's zinc panels clad new Connecticut Magnet School. - December 30, 2015 - MetalTech Global
ARCHITECT Magazine-Recognized Local Firm, JUNK Architects
JUNK Architects and their specialty division, RAD-Planning was recognized by ARCHITECT Magazine for their export services. JUNK Architects / RAD-Planning will be exhibiting at Arab Health in Dubai in January. - December 20, 2015 - JUNK Architects
Cambridge Pavingstones® Named Exclusive Master Distributor of i-lighting™ LED Landscape & Hardscape Lighting Systems
i-lighting™ Landscape & Hardscape Lighting Now Available from More Than 250 Cambridge Authorized Dealers Located in 15 States - December 16, 2015 - iLighting
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Explores Environmental & Pollution Professional Liability at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert Discusses Latest Construction Insurance Trends at 35th Annual Event Attended by More Than 1,500 Risk Management Professionals. - December 15, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Mutual Materials Receives Seattle Business Magazine 2015 Family Business Award
Mutual Materials, the largest manufacturer of masonry and hardscape products in the Pacific Northwest, has been honored by Seattle Business magazine as a top family-run business in Washington State with a 2015 Family Business Award. The Family Business Awards by Seattle Business magazine honor the... - December 15, 2015 - Mutual Materials
Re-Imagining the Neighborhood Grocery: The Raleigh Architecture Co. Completes Standard Foods
Chef Scott Crawford's new restaurant and market open in downtown Raleigh, NC. - December 12, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
The Customers Spoke & Knema, LLC Listened When They Designed Their New LED Module
Knema, LLC is introducing a new 12x12-inch 36 LED module, designed with their customers in mind and with a focus on balancing cost and performance to construct the best LED module for their projects. - December 11, 2015 - Knema, LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors C L Wales
C L Wales, of Montgomery, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Construction Management. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Atlanta-Based Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture Awarded 2015 WFX “Best Church Architect” Solomon Award for CrossPointe Church
Atlanta-based architecture firm, Foreman Seeley Fountain, was recently awarded the prestigious WFX Solomon "Best Church Architect" Award for the newly designed and expanded CrossPointe Church located in Madison, Alabama. - December 10, 2015 - Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture
Architect Winn Wittman Invited to Change Makers and Rule Breakers 2016 Signature Event
30 of the world’s leading entrepreneurs and industry leaders including architect Winn Wittman are invited to Sir Richard Branson’s Change Makers and Rule Breakers 2016 signature event. - December 07, 2015 - WinnWittman Architecture
Breaking News for Qatar’s Parking Industry
Smart Parking Qatar will incorporate case studies and quality speakers from the relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to discuss the country’s parking facilities. - December 05, 2015 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Chapel Hill Magazine's Readers Names Keith Shaw Best Architect in Chapel Hill for 2015
For the second year in a row, Chapel Hill Magazine’s readers voted Keith Shaw, AIA, principal and founder of Shaw Design Associates, Best Architect in Chapel Hill in the publication’s 2015 Best Of Chapel Hill Awards program. (issuu.com/shannonmedia/docs/chmja15, page 86) Shaw received... - December 04, 2015 - Shaw Design Associates
Gradwell Communications Ltd Helps Customers Embrace the Cloud Through the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program
Gradwell Communications Ltd, today announces its participation as a 1-Tier CSP provider in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program. The program is designed to strengthen customer relationships and expand cloud sales opportunities by enabling partners to provide direct billing, sell combined offers and services, as well as directly provision, manage and support products and services. - November 30, 2015 - Gradwell Communications Ltd
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Peg Hammerschmidt as 2015 Professional of the Year
Peg Hammerschmidt, of St. Louis, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Interior Architectural Design. - November 25, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Buchan Group's Design for the Recently Completed Imperial Doncaster Delivers the Ultimate in Luxury Residential Living
AXF’s residential development, Imperial Doncaster, was recently completed, delivering the ultimate in luxury, comfort and convenience in one of Melbourne’s most rapidly changing suburbs. - November 19, 2015 - The Buchan Group
North Carolina's "Starchitect" Frank Harmon, FAIA, Celebrates Career, Announces Retirement
After 50 years as a multi-award-winning architect, Frank Harmon will officially retire surrounded by friends, colleagues, and clients. - November 19, 2015 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
LVA Urban Design Hires Land Planner
LVA Urban Design Studio proudly welcomes Jeff Farr, returning to the firm after 18 years. As land planner, Farr will support the team in providing quality, sustainable land planning and landscape design services to clients throughout Arizona. Farr has over 25 years of experience in design and... - November 19, 2015 - LVA Urban Design Studio
AIA Approves STONEYARD’s New Natural Thin Stone Veneer Course for Continuing Education Credit
Massachusetts natural thin stone manufacturer STONEYARD® announces the availability of a new American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems approved course for credit. The course will provide training on various topics surrounding natural thin stone veneer including installation and applications. - November 14, 2015 - STONEYARD®
New Reviews for Roger Perron, Design-Build Contractor in L.A.
Testimonials for Design-Build Contractor Roger Perron are coming in from all corners of the greater Los Angeles area. - November 14, 2015 - Roger Perron Design and Construction
JDavis, a Design Firm Based in Raleigh, NC, Names Larry Zucchino, FASLA to CEO and Neil Gray, AIA to President
JDavis, a 65-person architecture, planning, landscape architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, has named Larry Zucchino, FASLA, Chief Executive Officer and Neil Gray, AIA, President. Jeff Davis, AIA is transitioning his role as President and CEO by handing over the... - November 07, 2015 - JDavis
The Raleigh Architecture Company Hires New Project Manager
Craig Kerins, AIA, and Robby Johnston, AIA, partners in The Raleigh Architecture Company (RACo), announce that Claire Craven has joined their firm as a project manager. Craven received her Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2012 from the University of Tennessee’s College of Architecture and... - November 06, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
Dallas Architect Gary Gene Olp, FAIA Selected as 2015 LEED Fellow
LEED Fellows are best-of-the-best in green building design, engineering and development. - November 04, 2015 - GGO Architects
BluEntCAD Strengthens Presence in the Australian AEC Industry
BluEntCAD expands capability in the Australian AEC industry with its latest undertaking of improved Revit drafting and modelling services. - November 04, 2015 - BluEntCAD
Solatube International Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Company invented tubular daylighting devices in 1990 and is now in over 120 countries worldwide. - November 03, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing
Hoar Construction and Faith Community Hospital Bring Healthcare Home for Rural Texas Town
Together with Faith Community Hospital administrators, Hoar Construction announces the completion of the highly anticipated replacement hospital that sets the standard for rural healthcare facilities. The new $28 million, 86,000 square foot hospital in Jacksboro, Texas – population 4,511... - October 31, 2015 - Hoar Construction LLC
pinta acoustic Introduces SONEX® PLANO Absorbers. Customizable to Add a Distinctive Flair with High Sound Absorption.
pinta acoustic’s new SONEX® PLANO Absorbers provide exceptional sound absorption with virtually unlimited design shapes and grid work configurations. Possible baffle shapes include curving convex, concave, stepped, diagonal, wedge and other custom contours. SONEX PLANO Absorbers are easy to suspend using typical 15/16-inch grid systems. Set in countless pattern arrangements at one or various elevations across a ceiling plane, SONEX PLANO provides state-of-the-art design expressions. - October 30, 2015 - pinta acoustic
OT9 Design Creates Prospective Plan for Tropicana Field Site
Sean Williams, lead architect of OT9 Design in St. Petersburg, FL, has created some buzz-generating architectural plans for the 90-acre Tropicana Field site. - October 29, 2015 - OT9 Design
Chapel Hill Architect, Builder Continue to Raise the Bar for Green Design, Construction
Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, has designed another modern, net zero, passive house -- this time for custom home builder Kevin Murphy of Newphire Building. - October 23, 2015 - Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect
MetalTech-USA Screen Wall Accents New Long Island City Residential
Far from the soaring glass towers of the waterfront, the heart of Long Island City is experiencing a surge in residential development and on track to double in size. One such development, 46-09 11th Street Apartments, is drawing the area’s population farther inland. Standing 6 stories, this... - October 22, 2015 - MetalTech Global
Binational Idea Competition Utilizes Ideator Platform
Ideator volunteered their platform for the binational Idea Competition being conducted by Tijuana Innovadora, through Angel Ventures Mexico. - October 21, 2015 - Ideator
Shaw Design to Direct 12-Day Building Blitz in Chapel Hill, NC
An army of volunteers will help construct the New Life Fellowship hall and classrooms building. - October 21, 2015 - Shaw Design Associates
New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year
2015 Ranking Places Leading Specialty Intermediary Among America’s Fastest-growing Privately-held Companies. - October 20, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice