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The University of Kansas Welcomes Frank Harmon As Distinguished Guest, Keynote Speaker
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Studio 804, a not-for-profit organization with K.U.'s School of Architecture, Design & Planning. - March 06, 2015 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
MetalTech-USA Joins the Next Wave or Architectural Excellence Through Building Information Modeling
MetalTech-USA, a premier distributor and specialty fabricator of eco-friendly architectural metals, is proud to announce a partnership with Autodesk Seek in developing Revit models. These BIM files, developed in Autodesk Revit, contain both visual and numerical descriptions of their physical... - March 05, 2015 - MetalTech Global
PCG Expands Management Team, Adds Vivian Peng as Vice-President of Project Management
Experienced architect joins PCG as VP of Project Management, overseeing project delivery of all 3D renderings and animations. - March 04, 2015 - PCG Inc
OT9 Design Among Initial Founders of Gasparilla Interactive Festival
The first Gasparilla Interactive Festival will be held on March 6, 2015 at Port Tampa Bay, Cruise Terminal 3. The Gasparilla Interactive Festival (GIF) is Tampa Bay’s showcase for cutting-edge technologies, digital innovation and entrepreneurial inspiration. The Festival features compelling... - March 04, 2015 - OT9 Design
Axis Capital Group Grows with Singapore Infrastructure and Construction Industry
Axis Capital Group, with branches on both countries, has predicted this growth and has leveled with the biggest names in the industry in Singapore. In pursuance of delivering only quality construction equipment, the company also aims to provide Singapore as well as Indonesia with all the assistance it can give for growth. - March 01, 2015 - AXIS Capital Group
AFG Group Awarded 5–Year Construction Management Contract by GSA Region 3
AFG Group was awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to provide CM services to GSA’s Mid-Atlantic region. - February 28, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Weidlinger-Engineered Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Art of the Americas Wing Awarded Boston Society of Architects’ Most Prestigious Honor
The wing, designed by Foster + Partners with CBT/Childs Berman Tseckares, Inc., received the 2014 Harleston Parker Medal, which acknowledges Boston’s “most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument, or structure.” - February 26, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Spirit Rock - Sun Shines on West Marin Meditation Center
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft has completed the construction of a 115.6 kW solar electric system at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA. The installation of the solar photovoltaic array will reduce the Center’s carbon footprint and power their facilities with sunlight. - February 24, 2015 - SolarCraft
Tesselle Introduces First Silacrete Collection
Silacrete, a new concrete composite material exclusively from Tesselle, is made from 50% concrete, 50% recycled glass, and features a printable surface. - February 17, 2015 - Tesselle
Lotz Renovations Inc. of St Charles Was Awarded Best of Houzz 2015
Lotz Renovations Inc. of St Charles just received the Best of Houzz for Customer Satisfaction for 2015. Being in the remodeling industry, Lotz Renovations Inc. has always tried to separate themselves from other contractors and their clients have proven that Lotz Renovations Inc. is the best. Lotz Renovations Inc. wants to thank their clients for giving Lotz their vote of confidence. - February 12, 2015 - Lotz Renovations Inc
Jon Polevoy Joins New Day Underwriting Managers with Nearly 15 Years of Law, Engineering & Environmental Claims Experience
Jon Polevoy has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, with nearly 15 years of legal, engineering and insurance claims experience. As an attorney-at-law working... - February 12, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Pristine Environments Expands Its Energy and Building Intelligence Practice with Acquisition of Sustainable SoCal, Inc.
Pristine Environments, a leading provider of specialized facility management (FM) solutions throughout North America, announced today that it has acquired Sustainable SoCal Inc. (SSI), a San Diego-based provider of building intelligence, energy management and construction management services for biotech, genomics and datacenter industries. - February 11, 2015 - Pristine Environments Inc.
FILMTACK Demonstrates Window Films Heat-Reduction with Thermal Imaging Technology
FILMTACK adopts thermal imaging technology to demonstrate the effectiveness of window films in heat insulation. - February 10, 2015 - FilmTack Pte Ltd
Nano-Clear® Coating Restores Color and Gloss Back Into Highly Oxidized Carnival Life-Boats
Carnival Cruise Lines implementing Nano-Clear® Coatings to restore their entire fleet of lifeboats starting with 26 aboard the Cruise Ship Azura in 2015. - February 07, 2015 - Nanovere Technologies, LLC.
Business Architecture Guild Announces the Certified Business Architect (CBA)® Program
The Business Architecture Guild is pleased to announce the Certified Business Architect (CBA)® program. This certification program reflects a major step forward for the rapidly expanding business architecture discipline. Business architecture certification enables organizations to more... - February 07, 2015 - Business Architecture Guild
Hip on Hillsborough: The Raleigh Architecture Co. Completes Two Commercial Projects Side-by-Side
The design-build firm overcomes construction challenges to finish "State of Beer" and "Runologie" in downtown Raleigh. - February 06, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
AFG Group Awarded Construction Management Contract for J.J. Pickle Federal Building Renovation
The General Services Administration (GSA) Region 7, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, recently awarded AFG Group a contract to provide Construction Management, Commissioning, and Move Coordination services for renovation of the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in Austin. - February 04, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Goldberg Design Group, Inc. Wins "Best of Houzz" 2015 Awards in both Design and Customer Satisfaction
Goldberg Design Group, Inc. has been voted as best for 2015 in both Design and Customer satisfaction by over 25 million unique Houzz users on Houzz.com, the Building and Design Industries leading web site. Goldberg Design has received an award in each of the 3 years that Houzz. com has been recognizing firms for their work. - February 02, 2015 - Goldberg Design Group, Inc.
FKP Architects Hires Specifications Expert: James Sandoz Joins FKP as Manager of Specifications
James Sandoz, AIA, AIA, CCS, CCCA will join FKP Architects to direct the specifications writing process and manage all client deliverables related to project specifications. - January 31, 2015 - FKP
Architect Robby Johnston Joins GTSD Awards Jury
Recognizing sustainable development in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill "Triangle" region of North Carolina. - January 30, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
A Prestigious River Forest High School Has Selected Everywhere Wireless’ Gigabit+ Internet Network to Deliver Chicago’s Fastest Internet to Its Students
Everywhere Wireless has connected its Gigabit+ Internet Network to Trinity High School in River Forest, Illinois, in a continued effort by the school to advance its students through access to the most robust broadband Internet available in Chicagoland. - January 29, 2015 - Everywhere Wireless
ARCO / Murray Construction Company Completes Two Tampa Family Health Centers
Tampa Bay construction firm helps healthcare company expand footprint in the market. - January 28, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Chadsworth Columns Wins "Best of Houzz 2015" for Design
Chadsworth Incorporated, leading manufacturer and distributor of columns and architectural products, is chosen by the millions of users in the Houzz community for the "Best of Houzz 2015" award. Offering thousands of project photographs, Chadsworth inspires online viewers with their design process. - January 26, 2015 - Chadsworth Incorporated
Global 3D Rendering Firm BluEntCAD at NAHB's International Builders Show (IBS) 2015
Executive leaders from BluEnt attend NAHB's International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Stop by booth No# S1908 to learn more about BluEntCAD's services & special offerings. - January 22, 2015 - BluEntCAD
Wilshire® Manufacturing Introduces New PrisMatrix™ Decorative LED System at Dallas International Lighting Market
Revolutionary Technology Merges LED Lighting Benefits & World-class Optics with the Beauty & Elegance of the Company’s Complete Line of Decorative Lighting Fixtures - January 21, 2015 - Wilshire
University of Kentucky Selects UBU Sports Synthetic Turf for Their New Stadium Improvements
University of Kentucky select UBU Sports synthetic turf as part of their renovation of Commonwealth Stadium. Local Lexington company Vescio SportFields will contribute to the installation of the synthetic turf field by handling the base construction and Kiefer USA will execute the synthetic turf installation. - January 19, 2015 - UBU Sports
Elvenia Dykes Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elvenia Dykes of North Chesterfield, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Elvenia Dykes Ms. Dykes has over 10 years experience in the construction field. She is... - January 15, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
DBIA Elects Peter M. Kinsley 2015 National Board Chair
DBIA Announces 2015 Board of Directors; Peter M. Kinsley, President of Haskell’s Government & Public Services Group will serve as DBIA’s National Chairman of the Board. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches, and promotes best... - January 14, 2015 - DBIA
New Design Book Features Four Houses by Frank Harmon, FAIA
Representing Southern architects whose styles vary as much as the region. - January 14, 2015 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Weidlinger’s Dr. Mohammed Ettouney Receives National Institute of Building Sciences Honor Award
Ettouney was recognized for his “exceptional contribution to the nation and the building community.” - January 10, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Chapel Hill, NC, Architect Introduces "Micropolis" House Plans
Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, has designed a collection of tiny, Modernist, environmentally sustainable house plans. - January 10, 2015 - Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect
BIM Projects Through Real-Time Work-Share
Advantages of BIM Projects through Real-Time Work-Share. - January 10, 2015 - AEC Digital Solutions LLC
FKP Architects Grows Design Team with Design Tech Aaron Beasley
FKP Architects continues to add top talent to reinforce the firm’s architectural design and delivery team with the hire of Aaron Beasley in the role of Design Tech 2. Beasley brings a diverse background to the firm – from decorated military serviceman to sculptor to architectural project coordinator. - January 08, 2015 - FKP
Levine Architects Announces Launch of New Website
Visually stunning new projects on view. Kicking off the New Year, Levine Architects announced the launch of its new website: www.levinearch.com. Principle Design Architect and Founder Andy Levine said, “We felt it was time to show some exciting new projects in a dramatic presentation, the... - January 07, 2015 - Levine Architects
HeyBiz Signs Up Architecture and Design Specialist ApnaGhar
A Smart App to Solve All Your Product and Service Needs. Mobile Application helping business for sales and marketing through its chat platform. - December 28, 2014 - HeyBiz
New Directors Announced by Denver Architectural Foundation
The Denver Architectural Foundation (DAF) has elected Al Slattery and Joe Vostrejs to its Board of Directors - December 23, 2014 - Denver Architectural Foundation
New Latin American Representative to Lead MetalTech-USA’s Southward Expansion
MetalTech-USA, the nation’s premier distributor of sheet, coil, and finished architectural metal systems is literally broadening its horizons while aiming to quickly become the pre-eminent provider in the Latin American market. With LEED and Green Building projects on the rise, President Nils... - December 22, 2014 - MetalTech Global
Sawlog Prices Fell Worldwide in the 3Q with the Biggest Declines Seen in Europe
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI), an index based on sawlog prices in 20 key regions around the world, fell 4.6% in the 3Q/14. The major factors for the reduced sawlog prices were the strengthening of the US dollar and weaker demand for lumber in some countries, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines occurred in Russia, Western Canada, Sweden and the Czech Republic. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
WK Dickson Promotes Brian Tripp as Regional Branch Manager in Charlotte
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Brian Tripp, PE, BCEE, has been promoted to Regional Branch Manager for the Charlotte area. Brian assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Charlotte Region and will continue to... - December 17, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
East River Partners: Landslide Sell-Out of Every Condo Up for Grabs in Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn
East River Partners, LLC announced today that the sale of condo units at the newly renovated building at 364 Union Street in Brooklyn, has ended quickly with a highly successful sell-out. The brownstone in Carroll Gardens, on one of the most desirable blocks in the neighborhood, was led by... - December 13, 2014 - East River Partners
Duke University's Ocean Conservation Center Achieves LEED Platinum
The highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. - December 12, 2014 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
The Raleigh Architecture Co. Announces Addition to Its Design-Build Team
John Whitaker, Associate AIA, LEED AP, joins the young downtown Raleigh firm. - December 11, 2014 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
LOFTwall’s WEB Wall Honored as Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Winner
LOFTwall's WEB wall was chosen by designers as Best of Year for the Interior Design Magazine's Partition and Wall systems category. - December 10, 2014 - LOFTwall
Co-Founder of Homes By Chris, a Custom Home Builder in Kansas City, Appears on Local News Station
Missouri-based custom home builder Homes By Chris entered the spotlight again on a local news station, where co-founder Chris Ragland spoke about the company’s unique homes. A top custom home builder in Kansas City, Chris Ragland’s homes embrace creativity using characteristics such as... - December 10, 2014 - Homes By Chris LLC
Image Mill and The Bainbridge Art Museum
Produced and installed the exterior graphics on moving louvers. - December 09, 2014 - Image Mill
Softwood Lumber Prices Have Trended Downward in the US, Russia and Japan This Fall, While They Have Gone Up in China and the Nordic Countries
Prices for softwood lumber imported to China increased this fall, while they fell in Japan as the housing market weakened. In the US, lumber prices were moving downward in the 3Q, while still being close to their highest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the Nordic countries and Russia, lumber exports have increased because of higher demand for wood in key markets in Europe and the MENA countries. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
BluEntCAD Partners with an Award Winning Architecture Firm in New York City
BluEntCAD, offering 3D rendering services in Houston, Texas, Florida and New York, announces a strategic partnership with a New York City-based award winning architecture firm to provide 3D rendering support and services. BluEntCAD has helped top architecture design firms generate large volume of... - December 07, 2014 - BluEntCAD
Leading Exerts from New Day Underwriting Managers Head Discussions on Professional Liability Insurance Trends at 34th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Senior Company Executives Help Hundreds of Construction Industry Professionals Identify Latest Risk Management Alternatives in Today’s Changing Construction Marketplace - December 03, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AFG Group Awarded 5-Year Construction Management BPA by GSA Region 4
The U.S. General Services Administration Region 4 awarded AFG Group a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for construction management services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will involve Federal office buildings, courthouses, border stations, and laboratories. - December 01, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Weidlinger’s Adam Hapij Selected as President of Architectural Engineering Institute
Hapij, who headed the ASCE institute’s 2011 investigation into building damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, is the youngest member ever to hold the position. - November 25, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.