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WoodWorks Honors Regional Architects, Engineers at Chicago Wood Solutions Fair
Outstanding projects in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin were recognized with 2010 Wood Design Awards - September 24, 2010 - WoodWorks
Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland of U S Building Consultants Addresses the Pros and Cons of Chinese Drywall Remediation
There are four main methods or approaches to remediation currently being used or considered for the remediation of structures with Defective (Chinese) Drywall. Mr. Mulholland explains the pros and cons of each approach and provides more information related to this issue. - September 23, 2010 - USBCI
BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BHDP Architecture Brings Internationally Renowned Architect/Interior Designer
BHDP Architecture brings renowned architect Gerard “Guy” F.X. Geier, senior partner at FXFOWLE Architects, to the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) on Wednesday, October 6. - September 23, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
Cleveland Ad Agency Point to Point Analyzes Relationship Between Building Products, Contractors and Marketing
White paper examines marketing influence in $869 billion construction industry. - September 23, 2010 - Point to Point, Inc.
2 Point Perspective Celebrates Opening of Sustainable Healthcare Project
The new ORA Dental Studio in Wicker Park will be the first Chicago dental office awarded LEED Silver Certification. - September 22, 2010 - 2 Point Perspective
Legat Architects, Henricksen, and Chicago Bulls College Prep Join Forces in Pro Bono Project to Prove Learning Environments Matter
Over 20 Chicago-area firms have donated their products and services to transform three classrooms at Chicago Bulls College Prep. The renewed classrooms will be monitored to determine how the changes impact student performance. - September 20, 2010 - Legat Architects, Inc.
Windorsky Only Provider of Steel and Bronze Windows and Doors to Earn Prestigious NFRC Rating
As the only steel window manufacturer to offer installation and glazing services, Windorsky is proud to have a full range of products rated by the NFRC - September 18, 2010 - Windorsky
EcoPath Sustainable Matting Solution Paves Cleaner, Safer, Greener Path with New Brand and Creative Identity
EcoPath™, the world’s first perpetually recyclable entryway matting solution made from environmentally friendly products and biobased content, today unveiled a new brand and creative identity that focuses on its green and clean benefits. “Some customers choose EcoPath for the... - September 18, 2010 - EcoPath
Newly Designed Bergen Town Center a Hit Despite Recession
The Bergen Town Center in New Jersey Has Become a Destination mall for "off-price fashion" shoppers. It was developed by Vornado Realty Trust. The architect is Cooper Carry. - September 17, 2010 - Cooper Carry Architects
Buildings That Are Designed to Withstand Natural Disasters in the September Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information explores building designs ideally suited to natural disaster prone areas. As the world saw last year with the earthquakes a month apart in Haiti and Chile, the structural integrity of a building can mean... - September 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Learn More About the Top Zero Energy Buildings Around the World in the September Issue of Construction Issue
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information delves into the top zero energy buildings from around the world in the September issue. From BedZED, the Beddington Zero Energy Development designed by Bill Bunster of ZEDfactory to Charlotte House in... - September 17, 2010 - WDM Group
BHDP Architecture Adds Six to Staff
BHDP Architecture announces the addition of six new employees who bring additional depth in experience and resources to meet client needs. - September 17, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
von Ahn Design, LLC to Present Custom Home Seminar - “The 7 Essential Steps to Creating Your New Home”
Learn how selecting the right Architect can make your project enjoyable from beginning to end while eliminating costly and unpleasant surprises - September 16, 2010 - von Ahn Design, LLC
Francis Cauffman Announces New Business Development Manager
National award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has announced that Suzanne Linus has joined the firm as the Business Development Manager for the Philadelphia office. Ms. Linus brings more than a decade of experience in cultivating business relationships and building marketing positions,... - September 16, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Introducing ShippingContainerForum.com, a New Place on the Web for Container Enthusiasts
ShippingContainerForum.com, a new place on the web for container enthusiasts, was developed to create an international community around the shipping container and its many uses. Discussions revolve around how to maintain, modify and maximize container usefulness. - September 14, 2010 - ShippingContainerForum.com
BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BHDP Architecture Enhances Retail Practice with Addition of Brezina
BHDP Architecture has enhanced and expanded the expertise in its Retail practice with the addition of Andrew Brezina as Retail Client Leader. With 23 years of industry experience, Brezina brings a proven track record of success in space allocation/planning, product merchandising/presentation,... - September 04, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
Vela Systems Raises $6M Series B for Expansion, Strategic Partnerships
Autodesk Leads Round; Commonwealth Capital Ventures and GrandBanks Capital Provide Continued Support. - September 02, 2010 - Vela Systems
BJAC Appoints New Project Manager
Stephanie McArthur Joins Local Design Firm - September 01, 2010 - BJAC
Architecture and Design Film Festival
The nation’s largest film festival celebrating the creative spirit behind some of the world’s most remarkable architecture and design will premiere at New York City’s celebrated Tribeca Cinemas from October 14 - 17, 2010. - August 31, 2010 - Architecture & Design Film Festival
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.
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
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.
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