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BJAC CEO Lou Jurkowski to Serve as a Moderator at the 2011 Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Jurkowski Joins Business and Political Leaders at Denver Event - March 10, 2011 - BJAC
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Artisan Review Comes Online Today to Offer Pictures of Contractors in Your Area
New website launched to give consumers an edge when looking for contracting photos. - March 07, 2011 - ArtisanReview
An Exceptional, Unique & Contemporary Residential "Tour De Force" in the Prestigious Piney Point Estates in Houston, TX
An amazingly unique contemporary residence in Houston, TX. - March 04, 2011 - Contour Interior Design
Straughn Trout Architects Recognized in Washington, D.C. for Sustainable Design Award
Magnify Credit Union Achieves “Hat Trick” of Green Building Awards. The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced the results of its 2010 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards last week in the Nation’s Capital. Lakeland based Straughn Trout Architects, LLC was recognized with a second place award for their design for the South Lakeland Branch Magnify Credit Union. - March 04, 2011 - Straughn Trout Architects, LLC
Michael Cole Named Moderator of Raleigh Chamber’s 2011 Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference Session
Cole to Lead April, 8 Session on Denver Land Use - March 03, 2011 - ColeJenest & Stone
New Lumenpulse Luminaires Enable Design Consistency Throughout Interior and Exterior Architectural Lighting Applications
Expanded range of Lumenbeam, Lumenfacade, Lumencove, and Lumendome products and the new Lumentask family of luminaires offer design consistency, sustainability and low maintenance - March 03, 2011 - Lumenpulse Lighting Inc.
Fike Improves Its Online Technical Support Area
Fike is proud to announce the release of two technical resource centers to support various customers, including Fike distribution, Architects and Engineers (A&Es) and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), found at http://forums.fike.com. - March 03, 2011 - Fike
Rosendin Electric Names Ron Wilson New Director of Engineering
New Engineering Director Role part of Reorganization to Accommodate Growth - March 03, 2011 - Rosendin Electric
Calorique Heats Up New England Home Show as Oil Prices Skyrocket
iQ Radiant Heat by Calorique is a hit at the 2011 New England Home Show - March 02, 2011 - Calorique
House Plans Designer and Owner of Great House Design is Taking the Stage to Lecture on Eco-Friendly Building
From April 1st until April 3rd, Glen Hyman, Owner and House Designer of Great House Design, will be hosting a booth at the Home and Garden Show at the Spokane Convention Centre in Spokane, Washington. He will be giving dynamic lectures on the importance and processes of environmentally friendly... - March 02, 2011 - Great House Design
Wilkus Architects Announces that Papa Murphy's Opens New Units in the Bayou State
Wilkus Architects provides design services for new Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza locations in Louisiana. - February 23, 2011 - Wilkus Architects, Inc.
Wilkus Architects Helps Roll Out Papa Murphy's West Coast Units
Wilkus Architects provides design services for new Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza locations in California, Washington and British Columbia, Canada. - February 20, 2011 - Wilkus Architects, Inc.
ArchDaily Building of the Year 2010 Winners
ArchDaily's Building of the Year Awards winners were announced today. 14 winners from 14 categories all over the world. - February 17, 2011 - ArchDaily
Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport
Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Koydol Inc Brings the 21st Century to the Construction, Building and Flooring Industries
Koydol Inc, Contract Flooring Group, unveils their new 21st century business model. In this new economic era, all companies have to be streamlined to generate increased sales. Koydol Inc’s new approach combines the manufacturer, the importer, the distributor into one cohesive organization,... - February 14, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Women in Architecture
Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski Discusses Industry Challenges for Women - February 10, 2011 - BJAC
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Opens ROJO-Designed Center in Baldwin Park, FL
Childcare group goes above-and-beyond to be good neighbors in Baldwin Park. - February 09, 2011 - ROJO Architecture
Balfour Beatty Construction Tops Out New Tower at 396 Alhambra in Coral Gables
On January 28, Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the topping out of the new office tower at 396 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, Florida. The new tower marks the final stage in Key Realty Advisors’ vision to provide sustainable, Class A office space to businesses in the upscale community... - February 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Koydol Inc, Announces Move to New Corporate Offices in Washington DC
Koydol inc, Contract Flooring Group, has today, announced the move to their new corporate and sales headquarters in Washington DC. As part of the expansion of the MidAtlantic Division of Koydol Inc, the new offices will be able to handle growth in sales, support and marketing. - February 07, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
First Public Comment Period Opens for Green Firm Certification
Sustainable Performance Institute Certification has established metrics to validate capability of design and construction companies to deliver sustainability services - February 05, 2011 - The Green Roundtable / NEXUS
CETCO® Selected to Build the City of Philadelphia's First Solar Power Plant
CETCO’s Contracting Services Company diverse background and expertise proves to be advantageous in Philadelphia’s public works bidding process. - February 04, 2011 - CETCO
Top Global Architects, Eco-Schools and China Under Construction in February’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world, investigates the trend towards healthy eco-schools and delves into the projects that are pushing China forward. - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Construction Digital Names the Top Five Global Architects Who Are Transforming the Design Industry
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world. Their designs set the standards for architecture in the world’s largest cities. You’ve probably walked past the designs of these... - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Calorique Tackles Record Setting Snow
Calorique electric snow melting products automatically melt up to 2" of snow per hour. Keep pathways clear without risk of injury from shoveling, snow blowers or slipping. - February 02, 2011 - Calorique
Lathams Secures Green Light for £200 Million Pound Regeneration
Derby-based architecture and urban design practice Lathams has secured unanimous planning permission, listed building and conservation area consent for a £200 million scheme to regenerate part of the historic Wigan Pier Quarter. The granting of planning consent for the 15 acre Eckersley... - February 02, 2011 - Lathams
Miami-Dade County Receives New Shade Systems Mega Span Playground Shade
Shade Systems is proud to continue supplying its shade products to Miami-Dade County Parks with the recent completion of this 40’x48’ Mega Span at Norman and Jean Reach Park in Miami Gardens. This shade structure was installed over the playground to protect children and their parents... - February 02, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Blue Sky Homes to Begin Next Building Project
Green elements include revolutionary light-gauge steel frame and rapid construction - January 31, 2011 - Blue Sky Homes LLC
CAD Crowd Launches Free CAD Library for Sharing 3D Symbols, Blocks and Engineering Drawings
CAD designs is one of the most highly in-demand services for engineering work on contract and CAD design companies. - January 31, 2011 - CAD Crowd
Metal-Era's 2011 Schedule of AIA & RCI Continuing Education Courses
Metal-Era's popular continuing education program will continue into 2011. The two courses are available as free, monthly webinars. - January 27, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
John Koos Reappointed to Brea Planning Commission
Planning Commissioner Koos will continue to ensure that projects comply with the City’s zoning regulations and its general plan - January 25, 2011 - Core Development Services
Beasley & Henley Wins at Prestigious Best In American Living Awards
The design work of Beasley & Henley Interior Design was honored at the 2010 Best in American Living Awards event (BALA). Beasley & Henley was recognized for two of its many award winning projects; a Private Residence in Naples, FL and the Community Facility and Clubhouse at 5 East, in Atlanta, GA. - January 20, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BJAC CEO Featured in Woodbury University Architecture Exhibit
Lou Jurkowski Recognized in 13.3%... Exhibit at Los Angeles Exhibit Center. - January 12, 2011 - BJAC
LED Lighting on Display in "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American International Auto Show
Smarter Lighting for Smarter Living - LumaSmart, a Michigan based LED lighting company, will display a wide range of LED lighting products as part of the MEDC's "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American Auto Show. "Smarter Living in Michigan" will showcase the many ways Michigan companies are creating eco-friendly communities and sustainable lifestyles. One of the ways communities can quickly become eco-friendly and more sustainable is via the adoption of LED lighting. - January 11, 2011 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.
StairLighting System® LLC Enhances Stair & Deck Lighting Kit Aesthetics with Introduction of New Three-Beam LED Fixture
StairLighting System® LLC, the leading provider of safe and reliable lighting solutions for the home, office and outdoors, has enhanced the aesthetics and usability of its stair and deck lighting kits with the introduction of a new three-beam LED fixture that is both lower profile and even... - January 11, 2011 - iLighting
The SMART-BIT® Pre-Drilling and Countersinking Tool from Starborn Industries Receives International Patents in Australia & Canada
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded on its domestic and international sales success of its SMART-BIT® pre-drilling & countersinking tool with the receipt of patents in both Australia and Canada. Now... - January 07, 2011 - Starborn Industries
BJAC Releases Podcast on BIM and 3D Imaging
Eric Stewart Shares Strategies on New Technologies - January 05, 2011 - BJAC
Construction Digital and IQPC Announce Partnership for Bridges Asia 2011 in Hong Kong, China
Construction Digital and IQPC announce their partnership for the Bridges Asia 2011 conference, which is taking place February 23rd to the 24th and is the regional platform at which stakeholders including asset owners exchange information on new and upcoming bridge projects, financing models and... - January 04, 2011 - WDM Group
Adconion Media Group Moves Into New 40,000 Square Feet Santa Monica Headquarters
Adconion, the largest independent global audience and content network, has relocated their US headquarters to a new 40,000 square feet space in Lantana South, 3301 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica reflecting an aggressive company growth planned for 2011. - December 29, 2010 - Adconion Media Group
ROJO Saves Time, Money, and Headaches by Providing More Than Just Blueprints
Pumping massive horsepower into their drawing board, BIM technologies have allowed ROJO to envision more than ever. This process is a direct ROI (return on investment) for the client, eliminating unnecessary overages in material, post-document subcontractor design costs, and valuable time. - December 23, 2010 - ROJO Architecture
Great House Design Remains on Top with Global Outlook and Vision
Through its knowledge of international business and building codes, Great House Design has managed to place itself in a near-impregnable position as one of the sole developers of home plans in the United States that does business internationally. - December 23, 2010 - Great House Design
Apchin Design Corp. Adds Another Luxury Home Design Masterpiece to Its Online Gallery
Apchin Design Corp., luxury home design firm located in Kelowna, B.C., has added another masterpiece, The Schroeder Residence, to its website collection. - December 23, 2010 - Apchin Design Corp.
Balfour Beatty Construction Voted "Best of 2010" by Two Chapters of the Florida AIA
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded top honors by two different chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): Large Firm Builder of the Year (AIA Palm Beach) and General Contractor of the Year (AIA Miami). Palm Beach AIA’s Builder of the... - December 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Challenging Construction Trends, Studio Independent Renovates Building for Local Advertising Agency
Studio Independent LLC, a young architecture firm based in Ybor City, has designed the new headquarters for the local branding house SPARK. The 7,000sf renovation of a 1969 metal building, previously used as an auto parts retail store and warehouse, is located at 2309 West Platt Street in Hyde... - December 17, 2010 - Studio Independent LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction to Deliver Florida Hospital as Part of Integrated Project Team
Balfour Beatty Construction, as part of an integrated team with HKS Architects and TLC Engineering, has been selected to provide design and construction services for Martin Memorial Health Systems’ new hospital in the Tradition development of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team will deliver the... - December 16, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass Awarded BuildingGreen’s 2010 Top 10 Product Award as Bird Safety Takes Priority in Green Building Practices
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass by ARNOLD GLAS has been selected as one of BuildingGreen’s Top-10 products of the year by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®. This recognition puts the issue of bird protection in front of green building professionals. It is a big step forward towards increasing awareness of the issue and facilitating the expansion of green-build-think to incorporate bird friendly design into architecture. - December 16, 2010 - ARNOLD GLAS
Starborn Industries Introduces New SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood
Precisely Engineered System Makes Plugging Simple & Easy, While Delivering Superior Results for Decking, Hardwood Flooring & Woodworking Applications - December 15, 2010 - Starborn Industries
BJAC Releases Podcast on Resource Sharing Models
Jason Chang Shares Design Strategies for Security Training Facilities - December 15, 2010 - BJAC
Village of Wilmette Wins Patron of the Year Award for Public Works Expansion
The Village of Wilmette, Illinois has received a major award for its role as an outstanding patron of architecture. - December 13, 2010 - Legat Architects, Inc.