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BJAC Architect Appointed to Citizens’ Energy Advisory Commission
Jason Chang Will Serve Wake County by Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation. - September 21, 2011 - BJAC
City of Brewer, Maine, Purchases Shade Systems Canopy to Fight Risk of Skin Cancer
Shade Systems is proud to have provided the City of Brewer, Maine, a "Double Post Hip" shade system at their municipal pool to provide much-needed cooling shade relief and U.V. protection. When the Maine Cancer Control Program offered the city a Skin Cancer Mini-Grant, city staff seized... - September 19, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Frank Harmon Architect Wins High Award for Simple Project
The JC Raulston Arboretum Lath House at NC State University wins 2011 Honor Award from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. - September 17, 2011 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
U.S. Concrete Supports “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity” World Class Monument
U.S. Concrete's Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has joined forces with Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd, a California-based building design firm, to support Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, the inspirational educational initiative sponsored by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Oakland, California. - September 16, 2011 - US Concrete
Acoustifence® Noise Barrier Cuts Industrial Exhaust Fan Noise in Half at Provincetown Restaurant
Using 4 x 4 posts and Acoustifence material, Provincetown, Massachusetts contractor Deborah Paine built a framed noise barrier to block the ear-piercing sound emanating from a Restaurant situated just feet away from a neighboring three-story apartment building. - September 14, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
4240 Architecture Inc Announces New Principal
4240 Architecture Announces Louis Bieker as New Principal. - September 14, 2011 - 4240 Architecture Inc
Hillsborough Community College Installs Acoustiblok-Wallcover to Quiet Video and Audio Recording Room Used for Creating E-Learning Materials
Acoustiblok-Wallcover was installed in a classroom on the HCC campus, converting the room to a soundproof recording studio without removing drywall. Acoustiblok-Wallcover was installed directly on top of the existing drywall, making it a no-construction soundproofing project that was completed in two days. - September 13, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Eos Group Announces Release of Eos Advisor Version 3.0
This release delivers several platform enhancements ensuring compatibility with the latest technologies and even greater stability. The inclusion of Project Analytics adds customizable reporting and comparison tools integrated within the familiar interface of Microsoft Excel. - September 07, 2011 - Eos Group
REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development
New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe
Nations Roof Appoints Burt Logan as President of Nations Roof of Florida and Robert Sifferd as Estimator/Project Manager of Nations Roof of Florida
Nations Roof reorganizes Orlando, Florida office. Appoints new leadership to better serve Clients. - September 01, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
FWAJDB Architects Designs University of Florida’s $58m Small Animal Hospital - First Veterinary Facility in the Country to Achieve LEED Gold Certification
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine unveiled the new $58M, 100,000 sq. ft. Small Animal Hospital bringing to fruition a dream that has been nearly two decades in the making. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the three-story sustainable building is the only veterinary facility in the country to receive LEED Certification. - September 01, 2011 - Foil Wyatt and Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Unveils New Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) officially unveiled the new Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. Nearly doubling the size of the existing companion animal hospital, the new 110,000 sq. ft., $72 million complex is dedicated to... - September 01, 2011 - Foil Wyatt and Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects
Shade Systems Completes New "Sail" Installation for South Pointe Park in Miami Beach
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided one of its innovative "Sail" shade systems for the City of Miami Beach at their newly renovated South Pointe Park playground, an ultra high-profile waterfront location, in full view of cruise ships entering and leaving the Port of Miami. - September 01, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Expands Product Line with Additions from Starborn Industries, Simpson Strong Tie® & 6 Lobe Star Drive Screws
Manasquan Premium Fasteners, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has expanded its extensive inventory with the addition of several new high-quality product offerings from Starborn Industries and Simpson Strong Tie®... - August 31, 2011 - Manasquan
Ekena Millwork Introduces a New Balustrade System – FiberThane Balustrade
Ekena Millwork is proud to announce their new product line, the FiberThane Balustrade System. FiberThane balustrade is a hybrid system that utilizes the strength of fiberglass and the architectural detail of urethane. The system can span 16’ lengths, is light weight, is easy to install, and can ship within 72 hours. - August 29, 2011 - Ekena Millwork
Performance Architects, Inc. Ranks No. 991 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 310%
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a business and technology consulting company that helps organizations initiate and sustain major improvements in enterprise performance, announced today that the company ranked number 991 on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 ranking of... - August 28, 2011 - Performance Architects, Inc.
E&T Plastics Donates Acrylic Sheet to the “Reflecting the Stars” Art Installation in New York City
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, donated key acrylic components to the “Reflecting the Stars” art installation in New York City. - August 27, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Francis Cauffman Wins, for Corporate and Healthcare Projects, Two Annual IIDA Design Awards
Francis Cauffman announces that the PA/NJ/DE Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has presented the architecture firm with two awards: the Best Interior Design of 2011 for the W. L. Gore offices in Elkton, MD, and the President’s Choice Award for St. Joseph’s... - August 27, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
Urban Exteriors: A Decade Dedicated to High-Quality Decking & Woodworking in Brownstone Brooklyn, NYC
For the past decade, Steve Rayboy of Urban Exteriors has dedicated his livelihood to fulfilling the fine decking and woodworking needs of residents based throughout the historic Brownstone Brooklyn section of New York City, where nearly 60 percent of the area’s fabled brownstones fetch... - August 17, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Custom Home Seminar - “The 7 Essential Steps to Creating Your New Home” to be Presented by von Ahn Design, LLC on August 19 & 20, 2011
Learn how selecting the right Architect can make your project enjoyable from beginning to end while eliminating costly and unpleasant surprises. - August 17, 2011 - von Ahn Design, LLC
Collins Sports & Fitness Center Installs Lockers for a Tough Crowd
Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center in St. Albans VT has installed sturdy, durable partitions and lockers from Scranton Products in their hybrid school, sports team and community membership gym. The HDPE material resists vandalism, door slamming, bacteria and rust and are easy to clean. - August 16, 2011 - Scranton Products
Shade Systems Announces New Custom Sail Canopies at the Houston Racquet Club
Shade Systems is proud to have provided The Houston Racquet Club, one of Texas’ premier country clubs, with a custom "Sail" shade system to cover their playground area and provide cooling shade relief and U.V. protection to children on the play equipment. - August 15, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Rinox Products Replace Faulty Wall; Give Homeowners a Sigh of Relief
Homeowners were growing concerned with the failing timber wall originally installed to retain earth and support the back end of the home’s driveway. Rinox products provided a permanent and attractive solution, creating happy homeowners. - August 10, 2011 - Rinox
Scranton Products’ Restroom Partitions at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville a Slam Dunk for Fans
More than 300 bathroom stalls were upgraded at the KFC Yum! Center stadium in Louisville with Scranton Products' Hiny Hiders HDPE partitions. They will stand up to rowdy fans, scratches, dents and bacteria. - August 09, 2011 - Scranton Products
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
BJAC’s UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
New Health Care Center Earns Recognition for Sustainability and Green Design. - July 30, 2011 - BJAC
Orange County Canstruction Event Back for 4th Consecutive Year
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the architectural and engineering communities will provide a much‐needed source of food for the Orange County Food Bank, which services the more than 500,000 Orange County residents who are food insecure. - July 28, 2011 - Orange County Canstruction
Nations Roof LLC Appoints Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas – Charlotte, North Carolina
Nations Roof announced the appointment of Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas, LLC, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rich Nugent, CEO of Nations Roof said, "We are pleased that Kevin Warf has joined Nations Roof at this critical stage in... - July 28, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Stoneyard.com BIM 3D Objects Now Available for Architectural Design
Stoneyard.com announced the availability of BIM objects for all of their natural stone veneer products. This tool is paramount to the 3D design and implementation process by professional architects and designers. - July 27, 2011 - STONEYARD®
When a Train Rumbles Past This Recording Studio Nobody Hears It
New York City-based Fiedler Marciano Architecture designs a recording facility surrounded by freight trains and cars that fuels the ongoing cultural development of downtown Syracuse. - July 27, 2011 - Fiedler Marciano Architecture
DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField
DLR Group solar system design at FedExField for NRG Energy can produce enough power to run stadium on non-game days, support energy needs on game days for Washington Redskins. - July 25, 2011 - DLR Group
Lightswitch Architectural Earns Bank of China Design Assignment
Lightswitch Architectural Chosen for Prestigious Bank of China International Finance Tower Project. Reflecting their reputation for superior design, Lightswitch Architectural, an award-winning international lighting and media design company, has been chosen by Pei Partnership Architects of New... - July 22, 2011 - Lightswitch Architectural
Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System
In response to complaints from neighbors, a Woodside, California homeowner installed a combination of Acoustifence and QuietFiber noise reduction materials in the large housing unit that contains a bevy of pumps, pipes, and electrical equipment necessary to run the many features of his mountainside infinity pool. - July 21, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services
Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
BJAC Releases Podcast on Project Phasing
Architect Dan Ludwig Discusses Why it Makes Sense to Work on a Large Construction Project One Piece at a Time. - July 21, 2011 - BJAC
Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology
Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
Construction Association of South Florida Honors Jeffrey Slade with 2011 President’s Award
Jeffrey Slade, project executive with Miller Construction Company, has received the Construction Association of South Florida’s (CASF) 2011 President’s Award, recognizing his leadership as a director of the regional organization. - July 20, 2011 - Miller Construction Company
DLR Group Moving to Aksarben Village
The Omaha office of DLR Group is relocating to a three-story building it designed in the Aksarben Village mixed-use redevelopment. - July 16, 2011 - DLR Group
Francis Cauffman Reinvents the Typical Suburban Corporate Campus
The Almac Group’s new North American headquarters combines European and North America office cultures. - July 16, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
BJAC Provides Design Consulting to Shaw University
Local Architectural Firm Advises Historically Black University that was Ravaged by April Tornadoes. - July 15, 2011 - BJAC
Look Up - Mid-Priced Clients Want High Priced Amenities
Despite a recession and customers holding tight to their wallets, there has been a resurgence of interesting products on the high-end. - July 10, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Seaspray Leads the Way with New Energy Efficiency Regulations
Energy efficiency regulations for swimming pool and spa construction have been revised, and Seaspray Pools is proud to continue providing quality pools that embrace industry standards. The new Building Code of Australia regulations became effective in May 2011 and will affect the construction of... - July 08, 2011 - Seaspray Pools
Vela Systems and Ziggurat Collaborate to Bring BIM to the Field
Ziggurat services and software enables conversion of 2D to 3D - July 06, 2011 - Vela Systems
Balfour Beatty Construction Acquires Howard S. Wright
Balfour Beatty Construction announces today that it has closed on an agreement to acquire Howard S. Wright, one of the oldest contractors on the West Coast, with significant operations in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Phoenix. The acquisition is a strategic step forward for both companies,... - June 30, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Nations Roof of New York LLC Certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise
Nations Roof of New York LLC, a business specializing in, Commercial Roofing Services, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). Nations Roof of New York niche market is Commercial roofing services and repair work within metropolitan New York, and New Jersey. - June 29, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Balfour Beatty Establishes South Central Region, Names Doug Jones CEO
Balfour Beatty Construction has named Doug Jones Chief Executive Officer of its South Central region, which serves clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas, and includes a satellite office in Tennessee. In his new role, Jones will oversee strategy and operations for the... - June 24, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
U.S. Concrete Launches New Website
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: USCR) announced today the launch of phase one of its new, improved and redesigned corporate website www.us-concrete.com. The new website provides enhanced navigation and user experience, and aims at showcasing the company’s sustainability practices, specialty... - June 22, 2011 - US Concrete
Cathy Purple Cherry Honored with 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate
Cathy Purple Cherry has been honored by the Governor’s Office of the State of Maryland for Service and Volunteerism. Cathy Cherry has been named an Honorable Mention in the 2011 Governor’s Service Awards for her continued support and advocacy of the special needs community in Maryland. - June 22, 2011 - Purple Cherry
Eight Design and Engineering Firms Join the Commitment to Sustainable Practices
The Central Coast Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is pleased to announce eight firms adopting the 2030 Commitment, a program that aims to lower building energy consumption to net zero by the year 2030. - June 20, 2011 - mode associates
Starborn Industries Celebrates 50 Years of Success & Innovation
New Website Combines History of Achievement, Detailed Product Information & Industry’s Most Comprehensive Source of Information for Deck Screws - June 16, 2011 - Starborn Industries