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BJAC’s Rex Healthcare of Holly Springs Medical Office Building Earns Eagle Award
Southern Wake County Healthcare Facility Recognized for Excellence in Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - December 16, 2012 - BJAC
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Offers Discount for Customers Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Manasquan Fasteners, a NJ Shore based online retailer of stainless steel fasteners and connectors, is offering a discount for homeowners / contractors working on Sandy related repairs. - December 14, 2012 - Manasquan Fasteners
Advanced Solutions to Launch the Leveraging the “I” in BIM Event Series
Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorized Training Center (ATC), announced it will host a series of events focusing on Leveraging the “I” in BIM: Optimizing Data Workflow in a Multi-Firm BIM environment for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Professionals. - December 14, 2012 - Advanced Solutions Inc.
Advanced Solutions to Showcase Virtual Design & Construction from Concept to Completion
Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorized Training Center (ATC), today announced that it will host a Virtual Design & Construction from Concept to Completion event for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Professionals in Ft. Lauderdale and surrounding area. - December 13, 2012 - Advanced Solutions Inc.
5 Top Color Trends for 2013
Beasley & Henley Interior Design has identified the Top Five color trends for 2013: 5. Black/White. These staples are making a comeback. They were strong a few years ago, faded out and are cropping back up again. In 2013 you will see blacks and white as strong main colors on furniture,... - December 12, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Advanced Solutions to Present Building Information Modeling for the Columbia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), today announced that it will present on Building Information Modeling (BIM) at the December AIA Columbia luncheon for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Professional members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Chapter. - December 12, 2012 - Advanced Solutions Inc.
BIMhub Announces BIM Knowledge Travels
BIMhub offering Building Information Modeling (BIM) services, recently announced that they are organizing a BIM Knowledge Tour from February 26 to February 28, 2013. Open invitations have been sent to all AEC firms from around the world to join the three-day tour that will be hosted by AIDEA Philippines Inc. at Makati City in Manila. - December 12, 2012 - BIM Equity
Beasley & Henley Model Wins Again – Best Interior Design
Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce their latest award -The Pinnacle Award - for excellence in design for the Marquesa Royale condo model, located in the Naples community of Tiburon. Tiburon buyers took to this model immediately, with the Beasley & Henley designs creating a lot of "buzz" right from the start. During the three day furnishings installation of this luxury model people were stopping by in droves. - December 10, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Home Design Firm Apchin Design Corp. Is Now Featured on Houzz
The home design firm Apchin Design Corp has just announced that they are now featured designers on Houzz.com. The home design firm currently has eight reviews from satisfied customers and has started a portfolio of completed projects, including their world renowned luxury homes. Houzz is a leading... - December 09, 2012 - Apchin Design Corp.
BIMhub Launches Whitepaper Series for AEC Companies
BIMhub has launched whitepaper series to help AEC companies to implement BIM more efficiently. This is for the first time BIM has launched the white paper series. The key objective is to analyze the present status of BIM implementation in the AEC industry considering the several issues that impede implementation of BIM. - December 07, 2012 - BIM Equity
BJAC Releases Podcast on Understanding a Client’s Business
Principal Architect Mark Sealy Discusses Working with Clients to Understand Their Motivating Factors in a Project. - December 06, 2012 - BJAC
Weidlinger's Mohammed Ettouney Invited to Participate in International Structures Workshop
Dr. Ettouney, a Weidlinger principal, will represent the IASCM U.S. delegation to the 6th International Workshop on Structural Control and Monitoring in Sydney, Australia. - December 04, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Floyd McMillin Shares Envionmentally-Friendly Building Resource
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Shares Envionmentally-Friendly Building Resource via the Floyd McMillin Construction Blog. - November 30, 2012 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.
Francis Cauffman Appoints Steven Stainbrook as Director of Higher Education
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman has appointed Steven Stainbrook, AICP, as its new Director of Higher Education to grow its comprehensive design and planning services to academic institutions nationwide. Stainbrook has 16 years of experience as a strategic planner and urban designer working on... - November 29, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
Newell Cheatheam Award Winner Building Designer Designs RV-Storage and Spec Houses
International and National Award Winning Building Designer Newell Cheatheam, C.P.B.D., A.I.B.D., T.I.B.D. of Newell’s Designs, Katy, Texas has completed project plans for a 58,588 s.f. two RV/Boat metal buildings and one climate control building proposed to be built on 3.96 acres West of... - November 28, 2012 - Newell's Designs
Cheatheams Attend 2012 Canconstruction Houston Colossal Awards Event
Building Designer Newell Cheatheam, President of Newell’s Designs, Katy, Texas and wife Sharon Cheatheam, Office Manager of Wallace Garcia Wilson Architects, Inc. and 2010-2012 President of SDA –Society of Design Professionals Houston Chapter attends the 2012 Canstruction Houston... - November 28, 2012 - Newell's Designs
Pod Space Shortlisted for the Northern Design Awards
Pod Space®, one of the UK’s most well-known pod designers and retailers, has been shortlisted for the Northern Design Awards, an annual event which celebrates the finest talents in the North’s design industry. The Northern Design Awards is one of the biggest and most well-respected... - November 28, 2012 - Pod Space
Tricia Szurgot, LEED AP BD+C, Joins Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects as Vice President and Director of Business Development & Marketing
Atlanta-based Architectural, Interior Design and Planning firm, Jova/Daniels/Busby (JDB) welcomes the addition of Tricia Szurgot, LEED AP BD+C, as Vice President and Director of Business Development & Marketing. - November 20, 2012 - Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects Interior Designers Planners
BJAC Promotes Fred Wolters to Healthcare Planning and Design Principal
Healthcare Architect with 35 Years of Experience Promoted to New Role within North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 16, 2012 - BJAC
RodgersWay.com Provides Online Resource for Sellers, Buyers and Renters of Split Level Ranch Style Homes
The only split level ranch specific site dedicated to Westport CT, Rodgersway.com plans on allowing owners to list their splits for sale or rent by owners at Rodgersway.com. The process is quick and free, and the Rodgersway.com team encourages sellers and landlords to take advantage of the new resource. Those not interested in purchasing will soon find plenty of photographs and videos. - November 15, 2012 - rodgersway.com
Structural Engineering Firm Weidlinger Presents 11 Papers at SAVE Symposium
Weidlinger engineers presented current research on infrastructure security and other topics at the 83rd Shock and Vibration Symposium in New Orleans; Weidlinger Principal Dr. Mohammed Ettouney hosted a daylong special session on the security of critical infrastructure - November 14, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Alexander Kristiansen Joins BJAC as Director of Healthcare
Veteran Healthcare Architect Joins North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 08, 2012 - BJAC
ECU Gets a Spacious, New Tutoring Center for Its Students
ECU in Greenville, NC celebrates the ribbon cutting of their new Pirate Tutoring Center, renovated by MHAworks Architecture. - November 02, 2012 - MHAworks Architecture
Foamlinx LLC Introduces Custom Made CNC Routers for 3D Foam Modeling
Foamlinx LLC, a designer and manufacturer of CNC hot wire foam cutting machines launches custom-made CNC hot wire router systems for machining 3D foam models, props, sculptures, monuments, architectural shapes, displays and more. - November 01, 2012 - Foamlinx LLC
PDR Contracted by Imperial Oil Team to Create New Campus
Planning Design Research announced today its role as Campus Program Architect and Workplace Design Architect on the design/development team of Imperial Oil’s new headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The complex will be located on the southeast side of Calgary at Quarry Park, a mixed-use... - October 29, 2012 - Planning Design Research
Shannon & Wilson’s Martin Page Attains National Design-Build Certification
Martin Page, PE, LEG, DBIA, of Shannon & Wilson has successfully completed the requirements for the nationally recognized Designated Design-Build Professional™ certification. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) awarded designated status to Page upon his successful completion of... - October 27, 2012 - Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
PDR to Design New Workplace for Gannett's Des Moines Register
After 100 years, the Des Moines Register Media, a Gannett company, is moving to a new home more suitable for tablets and smart phones than bulky desks and typewriters. With Planning Design Research serving as workplace architect, the Register will operate in a new environment that reflects the... - October 25, 2012 - Planning Design Research
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
PDR Completes Design for ExxonMobil Workplaces in Prague, Buenos Aires
Houston-based Planning Design Research has completed the workplace design of expansions to ExxonMobil Business Support Centers in Prague and Buenos Aires. Both design projects incorporated regional preferences and local cultures into their local workplaces while maintaining ExxonMobil’s... - October 10, 2012 - Planning Design Research
BJAC Supports Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk
Local Architecture Firm Raising Funds to Help Fight Blood Cancer - October 07, 2012 - BJAC
Home Design Firm Apchin Design Corp Contributes to the Custom Home Guide
The home design firm Apchin Design Corp has contributed to the Custom Home Guide. The book is available to potential homeowners who are interested in learning the process behind custom homes and to receive tips on planning, organizing and building. The Custom Home Guide is a collection of online... - October 05, 2012 - Apchin Design Corp.
Website Offers Exclusive Construction Updates of Theme Parks Worldwide
Site statistics reveal popularity of upcoming theme and water parks among board users. - October 01, 2012 - The Theme Park Guy
BJAC Releases Podcast on Choosing New Construction Rather Than Renovation
Principal Architect Jennifer Amster Discusses Working with Clients to Find Solutions in the Design Process - September 30, 2012 - BJAC
i-lighting™ Introduces New Generation of “Easy Plug Installation System” to Make “Lighting Simplified” Installations Even Quicker & Easier
Superior Plastics Named Exclusive Distributor for i-lighting Pro-dealer Network - September 29, 2012 - iLighting
Deckfast® Metal Fasteners from Starborn Industries Officially Approved for Use with Wahoo™ Deck and Dock Products
New Stainless Steel Fastener Designed Specifically to Accommodate Aluminum Joist Deck Framing System Application Requirements - September 27, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Royal Oaks Building Group Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary, Offers Advice to Prospective Home Buyers
North Carolina Homebuilder Shares Insight on Industry and Local Market After One Decade of Serving the Triangle - September 26, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Snipes Academy of Arts & Design Receives LEED Gold Certification
Local School Designed by SfL+a Architects Awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification - September 26, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Grecoa.com Wants to Empower Homeowners & Change How Homes are Built
The founders of Grecoa.com have launched a crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo.com to raise the funds they need to build a website capable of changing how homeowners approach renovations and new construction. - September 24, 2012 - Grecoa
Cathy Purple Cherry Hired by the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation
Cathy Purple Cherry has been hired by the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation to serve as a Special Needs Architect for The Els Center of Excellence project in Florida. The Els Center of Excellence will provide an educational program for children on the autism spectrum ranging in age from 5 – 21... - September 22, 2012 - Purple Cherry
Dusty M. Causey Joins SfL+a Architects as Project Support
Architectural Firm Names Project Support with Six Years of Experience. - September 16, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Ontario Graphics Marketing Firm Raises the Bar
AmGraph Unveils a New Name and Look and Product Lines - September 14, 2012 - The Amgraph Group
Bailey Allred Joins SfL+a Architects as Project Designer
Architectural Firm Names Project Designer with Seven Years of Experience - September 14, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Fike Clean Agent Fire Suppression Calculator
Fike Corporation announces the release of its new Clean Agent Calculator Application. - September 09, 2012 - Fike
Wine Cellars: Not Just for Basements Anymore
Canadian Company Pushes the Limit on Wine Cellar Design and Engineering - September 05, 2012 - Genuwine Cellars | Custom Wine Cellars
Town of Bedford, New York, Enjoys a Cool Summer Under the Shade
The Town of Bedford, New York, has fought off the heat this summer by installing a Shade Systems Mega Span to protect residents at their pool facility’s food concession area. Mr. Bill Heidepriem, Bedford’s Superintendent of Recreation, said: “The pool patrons love the shade... - September 03, 2012 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Foundation Repair Experts in Manassas, VA, Claim Vertical Crack Repair is Possible, Affordable
Virginia homeowners in the Manassas area no longer need to search for complete wall replacement or expensive drainage systems in the case of a vertical crack. - September 02, 2012 - Quality Waterproofing, LLC
Power Panel Selected as One of 2012’s Innovative Building Products
ABX Innovation Pavilion to Showcase Next-Generation Solar Panel System - August 31, 2012 - Power Panel Inc.
Consolidated Consultants Secures New Projects with Toyota in India
Consolidated Consultants & Engineers Private Limited (“CCEPL”), a leading electrical, mechanical, renewable energy, plumbing and public health engineering group based in Pune, Maharashtra, continued its affiliation with Toyota and has signed several new projects. These projects... - August 26, 2012 - consolidated consultants & Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Apchin Design Corp. Will be Featured in Canadian Business Network Magazine for House Designs
Apchin Design Corp. has been selected to appear in Canadian Business Network Magazine as an expert in green and sustainable house designs. This month’s focus at TCBN is on the home building and development Industry, highlighting sustainability in house designs today through green initiatives,... - August 25, 2012 - Apchin Design Corp.