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The Reynolds Group to be Honored by Village of Winnetka for Historic Design of New Residence
Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission Selects M. Douglas Reynolds, AIA again for 2010. - August 30, 2010 - Reynolds Architecture
Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction Receive USGBC LEED for Homes Silver rating for GREENville HOUSE
The GREENville HOUSE designed and Built by Tonic Design and Tonic Construction was awarded LEED Silver certification by the USGBC for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification program that rewards homes that are designed and built to be energy- and... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an AIA 2010 Small Project Award
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2010 AIA Small Project Award for their Art as Shelter project. Cited by the SPP jury as “a remarkable piece of shelter and a handsome form in the landscape," this project was designed and built as an integral... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Francis Cauffman Appoints David L. Labe as Director of Communication
National architecture firm Francis Cauffman has appointed David L. Labe as Director of Communication to direct the firm’s marketing, client development, and public relations efforts. Labe has more than 25 years of experience in business development, marketing, operational management, client... - August 25, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Habitat Architecture Utilizing New Information Modelling Technology to Improve Sustainability
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainability are both hot topics in the AEC industry. These powerful trends are now converging as designers and contractors learn how to leverage modeling, analytical and simulation technologies to improve sustainable outcomes. Habitat Architecture has... - August 23, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Staffelbach Completes Collaboration with World Affairs Council
National interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has completed 7,800 square foot of office space for the Dallas / Fort Worth World Affairs Council. Staffelbach assisted in every facet of project development from the selection of the new location to the build out, design and furniture... - August 22, 2010 - Staffelbach
"Mayberry Modernism" Comes to the Triangle
George Smart of Triangle Modernist Houses.com presents his signature architecture talk five times in September. - August 20, 2010 - Triangle Modernist Houses
University of California, Riverside Selects Barnhart Balfour Beatty to Manage Construction of $104 Million Student Housing Project
Barnhart Balfour Beatty has been chosen by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) as construction manager at risk for a LEED Gold-targeted $104 million apartment village to house more than 800 students. In May, the University of California’s Board of Regents approved the 350,000-SF... - August 19, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Erin Collins Joins Buric as Architectural Designer
Erin Collins, Associate AIA, has joined Buric as an architectural designer. In her new role, Collins uses her knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD) to advance clients’ projects. She supervises the design and development of construction documents,... - August 14, 2010 - Buric
Sales Consultants Make for a Power Duo Leading Kemmons Wilson Companies in a Positive Direction
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that Martinez and Batkie will handle sales at three Memphis- area KW communities: The Oaks at Woodchase in Cordova; The Village at Schilling Farms in Collierville, TN; and The Oaks at Parkview in Olive Branch, MS. - August 07, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Polyglass® USA Opens Its Corporate Headquarters
Polyglass USA, a leading manufacturer in the commercial and residential roofing industry, opened its corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, FL effective July 30, 2010. The move brings together key functional areas of the business in one location for the first time. The new building will also... - August 06, 2010 - Polyglass USA, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Optimizing Firm Profit
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (http://www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on optimizing firm profit during a down market. Jenna Geigerman, chief operations... - August 05, 2010 - BJAC
Eos Group Releases v2.4.1 of Eos Explorer Extended
The newest version of Explorer Extended from Eos Group, Inc. provides improved performance and data export of Oracle's P6. - August 03, 2010 - Eos Group
Thought Leaders of the Green Product Association to Drive Definition of Green Products
Association transforming the building materials market introduces experts Penny Bonda, Tim Greiner, Hubert Murray, Bill Reed, Bill Walsh and Alex Wilson as Thought Leaders. - July 30, 2010 - The Green Roundtable / NEXUS
Acoustiblok Quiets Ireland’s Renowned Paint Hall Studiio in the Historic Titanic Quarter of Belfast
Belfast’s Paint Hall Studio, Europe’s largest film studio located in the historically renowned Titanic Quarter of the city installed Acoustiblok® sound abatement material to dramatically reduce outside noise pollution from entering its massive sets in time for its biggest film production to date. - July 29, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Shade Systems Completes Major Shade Project for the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its innovative 'Sail' products for the new City of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The Boardwalk opened to rave reviews in May, and extends 1.2 miles along the Atlantic shore in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Shade Systems colorful canopies are... - July 29, 2010 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Creative Sign Designs Shares Successful Strategy with Congressman Gus Bilirakis
Hearing about Creative Sign Designs' successful start to 2010, Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida's 9th Congressional District, toured their Tampa headquarters on May 11, 2010. - July 29, 2010 - Creative Sign Designs
St. Louis University to Host Universal Design Summit4
Universal Design Summit4 to be held in St. Louis Oct 10-12, 2010 - July 29, 2010 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
nCompass Homes Creates an Outdoor Paradise for One Local Family
An overgrown and virtually unusable backyard gets a face-lift by creating an outdoor paradise that includes dual patios, built-in grill and fire pit, plus a putting green. This backyard haven has something for everyone to enjoy. - July 23, 2010 - nCompass Homes
EMI Supply Inc. Announces Addition of Wej-It Fastening Systems
EMI Supply Inc. announces the addition of Wej-It Fastening Systems to its extensive product line. Wej-It Fastening Systems is the oldest manufacturer of one-piece mechanical anchors, and maker of the Original wej-it® wedge anchor. Widely used in the installation of pallet racking, stair cases,... - July 23, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
Builders Site Protection Introduces Lead Ready™ Containment Kit for Remodeling Contractors
Builders Site Protection introduces the Lead Ready™ containment kit to provide remodeling contractors the personal protection, dust containment, and clean-up supplies they need to fully comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's RRP regulations. The kit is available in a single-person and five-person plus size. - July 21, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
LiteTouch Releases Major Software Upgrade
New LiteWare4.0 Delivers Time Saving System Design & Powerful Programming Solutions. - July 16, 2010 - LiteTouch
City of Tacoma Chooses Projectmates Construction Management Software for Capital Improvement Projects
With its 100% web-based platform, Projectmates will allow the City of Tacoma’s construction management staff, design consultant teams, and contractors to collaborative online and to benefit from improved response times on construction workflows like RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Among other factors, the City chose Projectmates for its functionality, training resources, and speed of implementation. - July 15, 2010 - Systemates, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Construction Delivery Models
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on strategies for approaching a construction design. In this podcast, Leo Sagasti, partner... - July 11, 2010 - BJAC
DSK Announces Special Financing for Meghmalhar
D.S.Kulkarni Developers Ltd, leading real estate and property developers in India, has announced special financing for DSK Meghmalhar. Home buyers can now book a spacious 1 BHK flat at DSK Meghmalhar with a down payment of just 1.95 Lacs. - July 05, 2010 - D. S. Kulkarni Developers Ltd
SfL+a Architects Named Area’s Top Green Architect
SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz) has been recognized as the Triangle area’s Best Green Architect as part of Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle Awards. The Best of the Triangle Awards are the Independent Weekly’s annual salute to local Triangle businesses who... - July 04, 2010 - SFL + A Architects
Working with Designers and Architects Milagros Imports a "Victorian" Style Brick Tile for the First Time
As importers and wholesalers of handmade Mexican tiles for the past twenty years Milagros were approached by an architect and his client to produce a bespoke hand made brick shaped tile for a communal stairwell in a West London mansion block. The tile maker with whom Milagros has worked with for 15 years was happy to make a new product. The result was so successful that they have decided to make these hand made Victorian style tiles into a stock item. - June 28, 2010 - Milagros
Trust for Architectural Easements Applauds Recent Listing of Allenhurst Residential Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places
The Allenhurst Residential Historic District in Allenhurst, NJ, has recently been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. “The National Register of Historic Places is the federal program that provides public recognition of our nation’s historic resources, whether... - June 27, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
Buro Happold Brings New Partner on Board, Expands Sustainability Expertise
International engineering firm Buro Happold has welcomed a new partner, Lisa Fay Matthiessen, AIA, LEED AP, to its Los Angeles office. Matthiessen is an architect who has 23 years of project experience in sustainable design and policy for large private and public clients. One of the original LEED... - June 23, 2010 - Buro Happold
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Free Visibility at Greenbuild International Expo for Members of the Green Product Association
Green Product Association offers members a free alternative to costly Greenbuild exhibit – Chicago attendance expected to exceed the 27,000 professionals at Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix - June 18, 2010 - The Green Roundtable / NEXUS
City of Fairfield Enhances Aquatics Program Thanks to OpenAire Retractable Roof
The City of Fairfield, California, has opened a beautiful aquatic center featuring an OpenAire retractable roof. Built to replace an outdated outdoor pool, the new Allan Witt Aquatic Complex allows area families an enviable indoor/outdoor swimming experience; the roof opens up when the weather is... - June 18, 2010 - OpenAire
FloorMall Now Offering simpleFLOORS.com Flooring Products
It is with great excitement that Floormall.com announces it will now be offering simpleFLOORS’ design-conscious flooring to residential and commercial markets. Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor simpleFLOORS and will be selling their high... - June 15, 2010 - FloorMall.com
Over 60 DIY Couple Google to Find and Build Stone Deck from DexSystems with a Strong Finish
In a bedroom community between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, a 60 plus year old couple tackles the physical challenges of constructing a stone deck rewarding when Google search finds DexSystems™ new stone decking technology. - June 11, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor
Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor
AIA Michigan Honors Grand Rapids Architect Moxley With Robert Hastings Award
The Hastings Award is given for “significant contributions to the profession.” The Recognitions Committee recognized Moxley for his leadership in planning and executing the annual Education Facilities Conference. - June 10, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
GetSolar Launches Online Solar Quote System
GetSolar releases a new interactive online tool that allows US residential and commercial customers to find out the true energy potential of their roofs. - June 09, 2010 - GetSolar
Edward Lewis Architects Announces Several New South Florida Architectural Building Commissions
Edward Lewis Architects – ELA of Miami Dade Florida is pleased to announce several new architectural building commissions, a sign that the building and construction industry is experiencing growth and a rebound from a depressed economy. Edward Lewis Architects, Inc. an architectural firm... - June 09, 2010 - Ed Lewis Architects
Two Generations of Masons Involved in Restoration of Historic Downtown Building
Two generations of stone masons have a personal tie to one of Galveston’s most photographed historic buildings – the Hutchings-Sealy Building, 2328 Strand. This week, fifth-generation stone mason Curtis Hunt IV will remove and patch deteriorated stones and stabilize cracks to this 1895... - June 06, 2010 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Ann Arbor-Based Quinn Evans Architects Named AIA Michigan Firm of the Year
The AIA Michigan Firm of the Year Award recognizes an organization of architects that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years. - June 06, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Habitat Architecture Joins US Green Building Council
For the past decade Habitat Architecture has been advocating Green Building principles and practices as a means of leading the public and its clients towards a more sustainable and energy efficient building method to reduce the impact of built environment on the eco system. The principal architect... - June 06, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Stephen George & Partners Launch Green Reference Guide
Leading architectural practice, Stephen George & Partners, who have a passionate interest in sustainable architecture, have just launched an easy to use and easy to understand guide on selecting sustainable building materials called 'The Stephen George & Partners Guide to Building Materials and the Environment.' - June 05, 2010 - Stephen George & Partners
Tampa Roofing Contractor Decides on InBusiness, Inc. as Their Internet Marketing Manager
Best Roof Inc. announced today that they have decided on InBusiness, Inc. as their internet marketing and web advertising provider. - June 05, 2010 - InBusiness, Inc.
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Preservation of 1789 Moulton Farmstead in Newburyport, MA
A significant part of Newburyport’s historic architecture faces foreclosure and possible demolition. Built in 1789 by Noah Jackman, the Jackman-Moultan-Chase House and property has operated as a farm since its construction and is currently named Arrowhead Farms. Today the property stands... - June 05, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Lawrence Technological University Architect LeRoy Wins Award from AIA Michigan
Award honors architects who practice in the education or corporate field who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government. - June 04, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
RedVector’s New Online Corporate Compliance Training Course Targets Code of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics Issues
RedVector, Inc., the leading provider of online education for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, has launched an important new corporate compliance traning course that is significant to every organization in the business - June 03, 2010 - RedVector
AIA Michigan Selects Representative Barb Byrum as Its Legislator of the Year
Byrum played a leading role in the passage of law that amended the architect’s registration act that allows graduate architects to sit for their registration exams right after college. - May 30, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Francis Cauffman's Recent Promotions Recognize Talent and Expertise
Francis Cauffman, an award-winning architecture firm with offices in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, has recognized its in-house talent by promoting 13 members of its staff. - May 28, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
AIA Michigan Honors Architect Dennis M. King, FAIA, as Its Gold Medal Winner
The Gold Medal is the highest honor that can be given to an architect. It is reserved for an architect who is distinguished in his career, works to advance the professional standing of all architects, and lives up to the ethical standards of the AIA. - May 28, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan