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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
Artee Rana Joins AEC Digital Solutions LLC as Delivery Director
The new Delivery Director of AEC Digital Solutions LLC. - October 18, 2015 - AEC Digital Solutions LLC
Softwood Lumber Prices Continued to Fall in Many Markets Around the World in the 2q/15 Because of Weaker Demand for Wood Products
Despite reduced demand for lumber in the US, Europe and Asia, lumber production and trade volumes were relatively high during the first half of 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The supply/demand imbalance resulted in downward price pressure in key markets during the 2Q/15. - October 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Redesigned Major Industries Website Showcases Daylighting
Major Industries recently redesigned their website for easier access to daylighting product information, as well as their network of Independent Representatives throughout the country. - October 16, 2015 - Major Industries, Inc.
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Senior Consultant at New Day Underwriting Managers
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Senior Consultant in the Construction Division of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers. He is responsible for assisting New Day clients within the construction,... - October 15, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
2015 Modapalooza Tour to Visit The Raleigh Architecture Company's Wynne Street Houses
A mini-development of three new, modern, for-sale houses built side-by-side in east-central Raleigh. - October 08, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
The Raleigh Architecture Co. Wins AIA NC Honor Award for "Edentwins"
Two modern, urban-infill houses designed in tandem, side-by-side. - October 07, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
The Chicago Bar Shop, Commercial and Residential Bar Design Showroom, Will be Opening October 15th, 2015
The 2,500 square foot bar shop and showroom located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park is built with the mission of providing every person a unique bar experience. Opening on October 15th at 921 West Armitage Avenue, it could quickly become Chicago’s most respected and recommended hospitality resource center. Catering to custom commercial and residential bar & hospitality related needs, Chicago Bar Shop (CBS) will be a one-of-a-kind bar designing & building one-stop-shopping experience. - October 06, 2015 - Chicago Bar Shop
GlenMartin Welcomes Lewis Martin-VP of Site Development
GlenMartin Holding, Co., LLC “GlenMartin” a leader in the cell tower and wireless infrastructure industry today announced the addition of Lewis Martin to GlenMartin team. Mr. Martin will lead VP of Site Development. His primary efforts will involve opportunities related to site... - October 06, 2015 - GlenMartin
Work Has Begun for Hoar Construction on Luxury Residential Project in Dallas
Hoar Construction begins work on two-tower Ascent apartment high-rises in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 302-unit apartment towers will be the first partnership for Hoar Construction and developer, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC. - October 02, 2015 - Hoar Construction LLC
WHR Architects Expands Firm with Addition of Two New Hires
Hank Burns and Ehsan Salarikhaniki Join Expanding Raleigh Office of Healthcare Architecture Firm. - October 02, 2015 - WHR Architects
Louise Brodnitz is Selected as AFG Group’s Historic Preservation Architect
AFG Group has selected Louise Brodnitz as Senior Historic Preservation Architect to support the CM Team on the St. Elizabeths Consolidation Project, in Washington, DC. As the onsite subject matter expert, Ms. Brodnitz will advise on preservation issues related to the historic buildings and... - October 01, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
The Buchan Group’s New Generation Retail and Lifestyle Centre Opens in China
Wuhan 1818 Mall, designed by The Buchan Group for CapitaMalls Asia, recently opened in Wuhan, China. - October 01, 2015 - The Buchan Group
FKP Architects Best of the Best for Workplaces in the U.S.
The Zweig Group selected FKP Architects as one of the winners of "Best Firms to Work For" in the architecture firms category. The award recognizes top workplaces in the architecture/engineering/construction industries. - September 30, 2015 - FKP
Edge Hill University Sports Centre Opens Its Doors
Edge Hill University Sports Centre opened its doors on 1st September; another successful project for Spectile Ltd. - September 30, 2015 - Spectile Ltd
Buchan Group Forms Alliance with Nikken Sekkei
The Buchan Group forms alliance with Japanese architectural giant Nikken Sekkei. - September 26, 2015 - The Buchan Group
Frank Harmon Architect Ranks Among the Top 50 Firms in the United States
Architect magazine publishes its annual "Architect 50" list and the Raleigh-based firm is included once again. - September 24, 2015 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Spectile Chosen to Supply Tiling Package for Another Leisure Centre
Spectile have been chosen to supply the tiling package to yet another leisure centre, this time in Grimsby. - September 24, 2015 - Spectile Ltd
EMLab P&K Helps Mold Testing Specialists in New York and Maryland Through Patent-Pending Lab Report
Mold testing specialists in New York and Maryland gain enhanced insights for their mold inspections through MoldRANGE Local Climate reports. Mold lab report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels based on the project’s zip code. - September 23, 2015 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
MetalTech-USA Names New Representative in Key Territory
MetalTech-USA, a leading distributor and manufacturer of architectural metal cladding systems is pleased to announce the placement of a new sales representative in Texas. Victor Yakin, founder of Architectural Products Consulting and Sales, LLC will be representing the territory of eastern... - September 23, 2015 - MetalTech Global
Renowned Interior Designer and TV Personality Nina Magon Launches New Luxury Lifestyle Blog
Nina Magon, renowned TV Personality, Creative Director and Principal of the national, multi-award winning interior design firm, Contour Interior Design, announces the launch of her new luxury lifestyle blog, Live Stylish Daily. “As a leader in the design industry, I find it necessary to... - September 22, 2015 - Contour Interior Design
AFG Group Awarded 2-Year Construction Management Contract by GSA NCR Region
AFG Group, Inc. was recently awarded a 2-year construction management contract for CM support services to the Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, DC. - September 19, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
"Hungry Neck" House in Downtown Raleigh to be Featured on 2015 Homes Tour
A modern, compact, urban-infill house designed by The Raleigh Architecture Co. will be open to the public during the AIA Triangle Residential Tour. - September 16, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
FKP Architects Broadens Its Base of Design Technicians, Adds Three in Houston Office
FKP Architects continues to add employees at all levels to support the growing number of projects the firm is completing across the country. - September 16, 2015 - FKP
The Buchan Group Staff Promotions
The Buchan Group affirms its ongoing commitment to the development of its future talent and increasing diversity of its leadership in announcing the promotion of 3 Senior Designers to its Associate group. - September 15, 2015 - The Buchan Group
Veteran Healthcare Project Manager Joins FKP Architects’ Dallas Office
Jim Johnson joins FKP Architects as Senior Vice President and Senior Project Manager. He is based in the Dallas office and will work exclusively on healthcare projects. - September 13, 2015 - FKP
MetalTech-USA Zinc Flatlock Panels Complement San Francisco Park Renovation
MetalTech-USA clads redesigned San Francisco park clubhouse in 4,500 sq ft of zinc flatlock tiles. - September 11, 2015 - MetalTech Global
Keene Building Products Gets Website Makeover
Keene Building Products launches a new responsive website this week. - September 01, 2015 - Keene Building Products
Clestra Hauserman, Inc. Becomes "Diamond Sponosor" for IFMA Houston Chapter
Clestra Hauserman, Inc. is proud to announce they have recently become a new “front page” Diamond Sponsor and will be recognized for all activities, including monthly programs, educational workshops and special events for the IFMA Houston Chapter. - August 31, 2015 - Clestra Hauserman, Inc.
One Fine Fellow: FKP Architects Senior Principal Gary Owens Earns Major Industry Distinction
FKP Architects healthcare designer Gary Owens is elevated to American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, one of the highest individual honors bestowed by the AIA. - August 28, 2015 - FKP
Kostow Greenwood Wins IIDA / SANDI Award
Kostow Greenwood Architects design for the Miami office of Fir Tree Partners was selected as the 2015 SANDI “Project of the Year” by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) South Florida Chapter. - August 27, 2015 - Kostow Greenwood Architects
Lauren Manufacturing Expands Door Seal Offerings
The extended reach door seal can be used on all pertinent sides of the door, eliminating assembly time and labor costs associated with the typical two seal assemblies used in door manufacturing. The highly engineered seal has been traditionally designed to round corners to be installed continuously, which further eliminates associated costs as well as creates a tight seal around the perimeter, decreasing the risk of water and air infiltration. - August 21, 2015 - Lauren Manufacturing
Alexandre Renoir Supports Local Charity with Painting Donation in Conjunction with Labor Day Weekend Exhibition
When he visits Ocean Galleries for a Labor Day weekend exhibition, Alexandre Renoir will be giving back to the community that has welcomed him for the past 10+ years with a painting donation for the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children in Avalon, NJ. "Renoir: Modern Day Impressionism," opens on Friday, September 4 and runs through Monday, September 7, 2015 at Ocean Galleries. Guests can meet Alexandre Renoir 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. - August 20, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Offer Market Update at 35th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert to Discuss Latest Trends in Contractors Professional, Pollution Liability & Owners Protective Professional Insurance Marketplace - August 19, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
FKP Architects Dallas Office Continues Growth Spurt, Adds Design Technicians
The Dallas office of FKP Architects continues rapid growth and adds two young design professionals on the path toward architecture licensure. - August 13, 2015 - FKP
ViscontiDesignGroup Wins Main Stage Competition at 2015 SEBC Show in Orlando, FL
This year, at the SEBC Main Stage, three designers came together to bring to life a Rockin’ Music Room, Master Bath Suite, and an Outdoor Living Area for their Main Stage Showcase Competition. Geri Visconti and Amber Visconti Lemely of ViscontiDesignGroup, LLC came out victorious and won the vote of the judges! - August 12, 2015 - ViscontiDesignGroup
Spectile Chosen to Supply Tiling Package for New Leisure Centre
Spectile Ltd have been chosen to supply the tiling package for the new Castle Leisure Centre. - August 10, 2015 - Spectile Ltd
Francis Cauffman Appoints Carol Karasek as Principal, Science and Technology
Award-winning international architecture firm Francis Cauffman announced that Carol Karasek, AIA, has been appointed Principal, Science and Technology. - August 05, 2015 - Francis Cauffman
DeckLok Verified to Meet (ICC-ES) Codes
DeckLok, the patented lateral anchor system from Screw Products, Inc., recently received an updated ESR-2114 evaluation from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) verifying the bracket’s continued compliance with code requirements. This was based on a thorough examination of Screw Products, Inc. - August 04, 2015 - Screw Products
CAD Services India Has Recently Completed a Large Scale Architectural Rendering Project for Its UK Client
The company has successfully managed to accomplish a large scale architectural rendering project for one of its long-standing business partner in UK. - July 31, 2015 - CAD Services India
AEC Digital Solutions LLC Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
AEC digital solutions LLC, one of the leading outsourced service provider in BIM for top-tier global AEC (Architecture, engineering and construction) firms, announced its 2ndanniversary. - July 24, 2015 - AEC Digital Solutions LLC
Gresser Companies Becomes Licensee for Primekss Rabine's PrimeComposite Steel Fiber Reinforced High-Tech, Cut-Free Flooring System
Innovative composite floor is jointless, stronger and thinner than traditional slabs - July 23, 2015 - Gresser Companies
MetalTech-USA Welcomes New Rep for Midwestern US
Dan Sutton of SNB Building Solutions in Omaha, Nebraska has recently been named MetalTech-USA's new outside sales representative for the Midwestern United States. - July 23, 2015 - MetalTech Global
SCIenergy Selected to Certify Projects with Quality Assurance Credential - New Partnership with Investor Confidence Project
SCIenergy is proud to announce their selection as a certifier for the Investor Confidence Project. The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is an Environmental Defense Fund initiative designed to grow investment in energy efficiency nationwide by increasing building owner and investor confidence in... - July 15, 2015 - SCIenergy, Inc.
MetalTech-USA Reveal Panels Take Center Stage at New Owensboro Convention Center
MetalTech-USA clads new Owensboro-Daviess County Convention Center in 100,000 sf of Class I Anodized Aluminum from Lorin Industries. - July 15, 2015 - MetalTech Global
New Super Lightweight Cellular Concrete Equipment Pads
New super lightweight fiber reinforced cellular concrete equipment pads with an EPS foam core. Benefits include ease of handling, flexing without cracking and excellent noise absorption. - July 08, 2015 - Cresco Concrete Products, LLC
International Laboratory Architect Jan Madey Joins FKP Science and Education Studio
FKP Architects is strategically expanding its Science and Education studio with laboratory design specialist, Jan Madey. Madey joins FKP as Senior Project Manager and Laboratory Planner. With over 30 years of experience, Madey has specialized in project and team leadership for research and... - July 04, 2015 - FKP
Tremco Group Announces Acquisition of Canadian Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturer
Tremco Group announced today the acquisition of certain assets of Chemtron Manufacturing Ltd., a Calgary-based manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants and tapes with annual net sales of approximately $5 million. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business will operate as... - July 02, 2015 - Tremco Commecial Sealants & Waterproofing