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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.
Long® Fence Supports 2010 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign
For the fifth year in a row, Long® Fence has donated fencing to the United States Marine Corps for the District of Columbia Toys for Tots drive. Portable security fence panels were provided for use inside the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Anacostia Annex in Washington DC. The... - December 10, 2010 - Long Fence
Construction Digital and IQPC Announce Partnership for Bridge Construction Russia 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic
Construction Digital and IQPC announce their partnership for Bridge Construction Russia, which is taking place February 9-11 at the Prague Mariott Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. Conducted simultaneously in Russian and English languages, the conference will be a platform for the bridge... - December 07, 2010 - WDM Group
BJAC Building Earns LEED® Silver Certification
The Gateway Research Building I Recognized for Sustainability and Green Design by Architectural Firm - December 04, 2010 - BJAC
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architecture Firm List
Local Architecture Firm Recognized by Triangle Business Journal - November 26, 2010 - BJAC
New DeckLighting Systems™ Simply & Reliably Enhances the Safety & Ambiance of Patios, Decks & Outdoor Stairways
Patented Kit with Custom Power Delivery Technology and Plug & Play Wiring Harness Dramatically Reduces Installation Times & Lights Outdoor Areas for Pennies Each Month - November 25, 2010 - iLighting
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Completes Seapoint Condo Tower
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design is finishing up the interiors installation for the Seapoint Condominiums at Naples Cay in Naples, Florida. The Seapoint Condo tower is a beach side, luxury mid-rise tower built in 1991. Beasley & Henley was contracted to begin the... - November 24, 2010 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Take Advantage of the Solar Hot Water Rebates While You Still Can, Warns Melbourne Company, Solar Flow
State and Federal incentives for installing solar hot water systems in Victoria are running out soon. - November 22, 2010 - Solarflow
AIA Detroit Announces Honor Award Winners
Architect recipients include architects Victor A. Saroki, FAIA; William Dunn, Robert L. Ziegelman, FAIA; Cory C. Lavigne, AIA LEED® AP; and Janice L. Suchan, AIA LEED® AP. Firm recipients include SmithGroup, inFORM Studio, SHW Group, Albert Kahn Associates Inc., and Constantine George Pappas AIA Architecture/Planning. - November 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Major Industries Introduces Revolutionary New Translucent Daylighting System at Greenbuild
Major Industries introduced their new Clima-Tite pultruded fiberglass daylighting system at the Greenbuild Expo in Chicago. The system provides natural daylighting with enhanced thermal performance and a unique snap-to-lock installation feature. - November 19, 2010 - Major Industries, Inc.
Stone Pride Products Presented Prominently in THE MAGAZINE Cover Story -- the Magnificently Featured Home is Located in 91008, the Most Expensive Zip Code in the US
Stone Pride reports that its products are presented prominently in the latest issue of THE MAGAZINE's cover story. The story featured a newly completed home located in 91008, ranked as the most expensive zip code in the US according to Forbes. - November 18, 2010 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Brick is the Star Performer at the RIBA Stirling Prize
Brick showed that it is still the building material of choice for Britain’s leading architects after it featured prominently in the 2010 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist. Three out of the six finalists for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize, which is run by RIBA and awarded to the architect of... - November 18, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Team Integration Helps Balfour Beatty Construction Deliver New Facility for Gateway Church
Last weekend, Balfour Beatty Construction and Gateway Church celebrated a milestone two years in the making: for the very first time, members of the church attended services in their new, 4,000-seat Worship Center in Southlake, Texas. For Gateway Church, the event marked the fulfillment of their... - November 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Texas’ Wilks Masonry Discusses with Construction Digital About the Importance of Safety and Service in the Masonry Business
The masonry contractor based in Texas has worked on all types of buildings and is renowned for its OSHA partnership. Wilks Masonry is synonymous with safety and service. The third generation masonry contractor based in Texas has developed local schools, public and government buildings for several... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs, Discusses the New Solar Power Roofing Trend and Going Green for the Future
In a report in Construction Digital Magazine, Frank Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs, discusses the company’s shift to take the product line and services to go green and implement solar panel roofing systems. In 2009, American Metal Roofs established Freedom Solar Roofing, a sister... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
SignPro Systems Launches New Logo & Website
SignPro Systems, a division of the Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, is proud to announce the launch of its newly improved corporate logo and website, http://www.SignProSystems.com. - November 17, 2010 - Orbus Exhibit & Display Group
The New Volume of 100 Florida Architects and Interior Designers Features Miami-Based Interior Designer Francois Frossard
Miami-based interior designer Francois Frossard, known for his signature style and bold designs in celebrated venues in Miami and around the world, is featured in the new volume of 100 Florida Architects and Interior Designers. The 460-page book, which presents the work of creative design... - November 16, 2010 - Francois Frossard Design, Inc.
AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee Presents “Express Detroit”
Panel discussion to focus on urban agriculture, urban centers and transportation as it pertains to the city of Detroit. - November 12, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
RedVector Announces a New Faster, Easier Site Design for Students
RedVector.com, the leader in online continuing education for the architectural, engineering, and construction industries and a USGBC-approved online education provider, announces the arrival of a new, more user-friendly site design to help industry professionals train online and track their progress. - November 11, 2010 - RedVector
Shade Systems Provides Its 'Sail' Shades at Locust State Park Amphitheatre for the Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) in Triangle, Virginia
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its innovative and aesthetically-designed Shade ‘Sails’ for the Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) in Triangle, Virginia. Installed at the County’s Locust State Park this past summer, the Sails have provided much-needed... - November 06, 2010 - Shade Systems, Inc.
BJAC Principal Joins Committee for Women Against MS
Jennifer Amster will Raise Awareness and Funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - November 06, 2010 - BJAC
Thoughts, Words & Images PR Wins Dallas IABC Award of Excellence
Thoughts, Words & Images PR received the 2010 Award of Excellence from the Dallas Chapter of the International Association of Communicators. - November 05, 2010 - TWI-PR
Berry DeSimone, Jr. Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Legat Architects
After 18 years with Legat Architects, Berry DeSimone, Jr. has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. - November 04, 2010 - Legat Architects, Inc.
Francis Cauffman Appoints John J. Plappert as Director of Health Facilities Planning
National award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has announced that John J. Plappert has joined the firm as Director of Health Facilities Planning. Mr. Plappert brings extensive experience in healthcare design and planning and is one of the leading pediatric healthcare designers in the... - November 04, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Pinstripe Marketing President Presents Online Reputation Management Seminar for American Institute of Architects Tampa Bay Chapter
Pinstripe Marketing president, Ginger Reichl, was a featured speaker for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter Principal's Roundtable on October 29. Reichl 's presentation, Online Reputation Management: Leveraging the Web to monitor and manage your reputation, highlighted... - November 02, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
Lake Homes and Cabins Designs Offered by Habitat Architecture
Habitat Architecture a highly acclaimed residential design firm in Minnesota has shown its versatility in architectural styles by recently presenting the latest project of its type in the area of vacation homes and lake front cabins. The two tier round cabins designed by Habitat Architecture on... - October 31, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Dumke Announces Retirement from AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit; Sido Named as New Executive Director
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan and AIA Detroit announced the retirement of Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, at the end of 2010. Barb Sido, CAE, has been named as Dumke’s successor. Dumke has been involved with the AIA since 1967, starting as a secretary before... - October 31, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Green House Plans Available Instantly Online
Green House Plans Plans are now available for instant download from www.YellowBlueDesigns.com. YellowBlue Designs makes its house plans available via instant PDF download which means you no longer need to wait for your plans to arrive in the mail. By offering an instant download for its Green House... - October 29, 2010 - YellowBlue Designs
BJAC Principal Addresses Symposium at the North Carolina History Education Center
Architect Jennifer Amster Spoke at Museum Opening on Oct. 22 - October 27, 2010 - BJAC
BHDP Architecture Hires Sweany as Interior Designer
To support a growing client base in the East Coast region, BHDP Architecture has named Brandie G. Sweany to the position of Interior Designer in its Raleigh/Durham, N.C., office. - October 24, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
BJAC Announces Public Opening of the North Carolina History Education Center
Architectural Firm Reveals Its 60,000 Square-Foot Museum October 2010 - October 24, 2010 - BJAC
Bayer MaterialScience Polyurethane Composite System Achieves Better Thermal Conductivity Rating Than Aluminum or Steel in Fenestration Applications
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Baydur® PUL 2500 polyurethane glass-reinforced resin system for pultruded window frames and stiffeners is far more insulating than aluminum and steel, tests show. The thermal conductivity of the Baydur PUL 2500 resin system is listed in the National... - October 21, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
House Charlotte Expands Making Homeownership More Affordable, Many Communities Are Eligible for Up to $15k Down Payment Assistance
The City of Charlotte recently released the results of the 2010 Quality of Life Study, the biennial study that ranks Charlotte’s neighborhoods on several social, cultural and economic indicators. As expected, many of our neighborhoods are experiencing negative impacts from the economic... - October 20, 2010 - Lockard Reed Development Group
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BHDP’s McQuilkin Among Nation’s Elite in Retail Design; Named One of the “Luminaries” for 2010
Andrew McQuilkin, Retail Market Leader for BHDP Architecture, has been recognized as one of the leading voices in the retail design industry with the presentation of the Portfolio Design Luminaries Award from DDI Magazine. - October 09, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
AIA Mid-Michigan to Host “Canstruction” Event at Meridian Mall, Oct. 30-Nov. 7
Canstruction is an international charity competition where participants design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The cans used for these projects will be donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank afterward. - October 09, 2010 - AIA Mid-Michigan
SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Lee Bakely Senior Project Manager
Local Civil Engineering and Construction Firm Hires Senior Project Manager - October 08, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
BJAC Awarded 2010 AIANC Firm of the Year
Local Architecture Firm Recognized for Creative and Innovative Application of Architectural Practices - October 06, 2010 - BJAC
BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
AIA Flint Calls for Entries to Revitalize Genesee Towers
Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary - October 01, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Flint
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
CMT Worldwide Introduces the Micro-Infrastructure Lighting Solution
CMT Worldwide is proud to introduce the Micro-Lighting Solution delivering a completely integrated independent lighting system for developing markets and communities requiring more environmentally friendly lighting solutions - September 26, 2010 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Mike Mafi of The Building Group Gives Insight to Construction Digital About His Family Business with Big Plans
Construction Digital spoke with the owner and president of The Building Group, Mike Mafi to learn about this small, family-owned construction business. The Building Group is a custom home builder that has been serving the northern Virginia area since 2004. The homes range from 6,000 square feet to... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Edmonton Home Builder Rohit Communities Relocates to New Southside Office
As of September 9th, 2010 Rohit Group of Companies, which includes leading Edmonton home builder Rohit Communities, has moved to a new office in Elwood Office Park near 91st street and Ellerslie. - September 24, 2010 - Rohit Communities
SEPI Engineering & Construction Ranked as Top Woman-Owned Business
Civil Engineering Firm Recognized by Triangle Business Journal - September 24, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
Home Remodel Architects Habitat Architecture Expands Online Presence with Facebook and Twitter Accounts
Habitat Architecture, Minneapolis’s premier residential architectural firm and home remodel architects, now has a presence on Facebook and Twitter. Established in 1991, Habitat Architecture specializes in custom residential design and is well-known in the Minneapolis area for its high level... - September 24, 2010 - Habitat Architecture