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Architecture Firm Francis Cauffman Honored with Vista Award for New Construction
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman has received the 2010 Vista Award for new construction, which recognizes excellence in teamwork in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. - March 17, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Super Stud Building Products Unveils The EDGE Drywall Framing System
Super Stud Puts the Framer’s Needs First with its latest and safest drywall framing system, The EDGE - March 14, 2010 - Super Stud Building Products
Green Product Association Welcomes First Global Trade Partners and Opens Tiered Membership
Green Building Product Promotion goes global; supports growth of companies of all sizes. - March 13, 2010 - The Green Roundtable / NEXUS
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces to provide Green options that can save 35%-50% on energy. This breakthrough technology for building energy efficient buildings that are cost competitive with conventional construction. - March 11, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Trust for Architectural Easements Publishes Walking Tour of Historic Orange, California
To promote a seminar on the financial incentives for historic preservation, the Trust for Architectural Easements is publishing a walking tour of historic Old Towne Orange. - March 11, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Wild Horses Take Top Honors - JCJ Architecture Wins RED Award for Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
JCJ Architecture wins first place for Best Hospitality Project of 2009 at the recent AZRE Real Estate and Development (REDs) Awards for their design of the New Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino for the Gila River Indian Community. - March 10, 2010 - JCJ Architecture
Summer Architecture Course in Florence
The Florence Institute of Design International is to repeat the success of last years’ summer architecture course led by Prof. Karin Templin, an authority in Florentine architecture from Kingston University, London. This year the courses in Architecture and Furniture Design will be held in... - March 07, 2010 - The Florence Institute of Design International
American Institute of Architects Elevates Three Michigan Architects to College of Fellows
Selections include Michael Corby, executive vice president and design principal at Grand Rapids-based Integrated Architecture; C. Richard Hall, a principal and director of healthcare design services at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Southfield, Mich.; and Benedetto Tiseo, president of the Livonia-based Tiseo Architects, Inc. - March 05, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
UK Window Film Company Seeks Coveted ISO 14001 Management Tool
Innovative window film company DigiGlass is looking to flaunt its ‘green’ credentials by seeking ISO 14001 accreditation this year which will underline its approach to business in today’s environmentally conscious world. The coveted standard will provide a framework for a... - March 04, 2010 - DigiGlass
Trust for Architectural Easements Hosts Orange Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation
The Trust for Architectural Easements protects more than 800 historic properties in California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois. On Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m., the Trust will host a seminar on the financial incentives for historic preservation. To RSVP, please email easements@architecturaltrust.org. - March 03, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Farewell Mills Gatsch Begins Construction on Restoration of Modern Architect Louis Kahn's Historic Bath House
Architecture firm Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects is restoring the Trenton Bath House and Day Camp, a seminal mid-century modern landmark and one of Modernist architect Louis Kahn's earliest masterpieces. - March 03, 2010 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Preservation Efforts in Holden, Massachusetts
If approved, the proposed Eagleville Historic District in Holden, MA could be listed in the National Register of Historic Places this year. The Trust for Architectural Easements supports these local preservation efforts. - February 28, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Projectmates Construction Management Software Integrates Live Webcam Images
Systemates and OxBlue have partnered to integrate OxBlue webcams into Projectmates, the award-winning construction management software. Owners and project executives already equipped with Projectmates now have the added ability to be virtually present at any jobsite. - February 25, 2010 - Systemates, Inc.
Engineering Firm Buro Happold Hires New Partner Erleen Hatfield
The international engineering firm Buro Happold has welcomed a new partner, BIM expert Erleen Hatfield PE, LEED AP, in its New York office. - February 24, 2010 - Buro Happold
Department of Defense Selects MADCAD.com for Building Codes and Standards Online Access
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded MADCAD.com a one-year subscription contract for online access to more than 800 building codes and standards from ASHRAE, ASME, BHMA, ICC and NFPA. The contract will provide architects, engineers, specifiers and facility managers at the Naval Facilities... - February 24, 2010 - MADCAD.com
Staffelbach Jumps in National Rankings
Interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, leapt up Interior Design magazine’s national rankings of 100 design giants landing firmly at 57th. The annual ranking is based on factors including: total design fees earned, total dollar value of the work and the amount of square footage of... - February 24, 2010 - Staffelbach
Guardian Roofing is Recognized in St. Louis as a Top Local Roofing Contractor
Guardian Roofing and Exteriors launch their new website for roof repair, roof replacement, and new roof installation in and around St. Louis, MO. - February 24, 2010 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
Healthier Future Through Smarter Architecture
Innovative achievements in the field of Architecture, Building Construction, and Interior designing that boost healthy living and a pleasant lifestyle. - February 23, 2010 - BluEnt
Pinstripe Marketing President Presents Marketing Seminar for Architects
Pinstripe Marketing president, Ginger Reichl, is the first presenter in a series of roundtable workshops for firm principals hosted by the Tampa Bay chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Her presentation, entitled Building the Brand: Tools for Marketing Your Architecture Firm, is a... - February 21, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
Trust for Architectural Easements Offers Free Copies of Putnam Hill Walking Tour to Greenwich, CT Seminar Attendees
The Trust for Architectural Easements is a leading force in the preservation of architectural heritage in the United States. To RSVP for the Greenwich, Connecticut seminar or learn more about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 20, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
AIA Michigan and Michigan Department of Community Health to Co-Host Health Facilities Planning Seminar, Mar. 11-12
The seminar, which will be held in Traverse City, will provide attendees with the latest information that will assist them in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the health facilities in Michigan. - February 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Conference for Defective Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The “BESI System” offers the most comprehensive remediation; the protocol was developed based on proven science and considers the following major factors: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, IAQ monitoring program, and a proposed national warranty (not an insurance policy). - February 17, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Rusty Atlas Joins Chariff Realty Group in the Miami Design District
Rusty Atlas, broker associate and owner of the Atlas Plaza in Miami’s Design District, joins Lyle Chariff owner of the area’s leading Chariff Realty Group, teaming together to market and lease remaining space at the Atlas Plaza in the Miami Design District. - February 17, 2010 - Chariff Realty Group
Acoustiblok® Corporation Combines Acoustifence® and Earth/Foliage Berm to Reduce Outdoor Noise Pollution
Adding just a six-foot high Acoustifence to the berm not only drastically increases the berm’s blocking protection, it eliminates the real problem of the sound reflecting off the foliage and into those outdoor spaces that are meant to be serene. Thanks to its limp and heavy composition, Acoustifence also produces far less noise reflection than solid barriers. - February 16, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
LiveRoof, LLC Announces Exclusive Offshore Distribution Agreement with PlantedRoof.com of Massachusetts
LiveRoof, LLC Announces International Sales Agreement with PlantedRoof.com LiveRoof, LLC, Spring Lake, Michigan, U.S.A. is pleased to announce an exclusive sales agreement with Planted Roof.com of Massachusetts for offshore representation of the LiveRoof® hybrid green roof... - February 16, 2010 - PlantedRoof.com
BJAC is a Triangle CREW 2010 Corporate Sponsor
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC is a corporate sponsor for Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (“Triangle CREW”) in 2010. BJAC will sponsor... - February 11, 2010 - BJAC
Another Award for Nu-Heat’s Training Centre
They just keep on coming. - February 11, 2010 - Nu-Heat
DexSystems Now Offering Online Estimate and Order Decking Material Delivered to the Door–Lower 2010 Pricing
Get exterior decking materials delivered directly to the door, at home or job site. From easy online estimating and freight quote request, this new online ordering system makes it easier than ever to order and manage multiple project orders and all with better 2010 pricing. - February 10, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Basonas Construction Corp is Nearing the Restorative Completion of the Exterior of Tower 270
In its lack of esthetics, it makes up for it in its view of great ones. - February 10, 2010 - Basonas Construction Corp
Mascoat Opens New Location in The Netherlands
The world leader in insulating coatings, Mascoat, formally announces the opening of a new European office located in The Netherlands - February 06, 2010 - Mascoat
Pegasus Lighting Becomes an Illuminating Engineering Society Sustaining Member
Pegasus Associates Lighting has become a Sustaining Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America helping to further lighting research, education projects, and other endeavors to communicate all aspects of good lighting practices. - February 05, 2010 - Pegasus Lighting
Architect Raymond Cekauskas Named 2010 President of American Institute of Architects Detroit
Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on Board of Directors - February 05, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold LEED Green Associate Exam Prep in March
The Institute of Design & Construction (IDC), in affiliation with Forever Green Training & Sustainable Design, will offer a two-day seminar – LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation: The Core Concepts of Sustainable Design – in March, according to Vincent C. Battista, president... - February 05, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
GlacialLight Launches Low Power T8 LED Tube
GlacialLight T8 LED light tubes are extremely low in power consumption. With under 10W/20W consumption for 2ft resp. 8ft tubes at 110V AC / 220V AC. - February 04, 2010 - GlacialTech Inc
Staticworx Earns AIA Provider Accreditation, Offers Architects Education Credits on Anti-Static Flooring
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced it has accredited “Anti-Static Flooring: The Basics,” a course developed by Dave Long, President & CEO of Staticworx, the largest manufacturer of anti-static flooring solutions in North America. Long, an educator of... - February 02, 2010 - Staticworx
Michelle McNutt Named New Architect at BJAC
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Michelle McNutt has received her architectural registration. McNutt has been with the firm since 2006 as an intern architect. As an... - January 31, 2010 - BJAC
Nu-Heat Honoured at the House of Commons Following Success at the National Training Awards
Nu-Heat Underfloor and Renewables was honoured at an exclusive reception held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 26th January to celebrate its recent success as the National Training Awards’ ‘Winner of the Year 2009’ in the medium employer category. Skills Minister Kevin Brennan,... - January 29, 2010 - Nu-Heat
Alan H. Cobb, FAIA, LEED ® AP, Named 2010 President of American Institute of Architects Michigan
Douglas W. Kueffner, AIA, of Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates Inc. is vice president. Tamara E. Burns, AIA, of HopkinsBurns Design Studio is secretary. Victor A. Saroki, FAIA, of Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC is treasurer. - January 29, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Staticworx EC Rubber Receives Industry Accolades as Best Fault-Tolerant, Static-Control Flooring Product
The latest generation of Staticworx EC Rubber, the industry’s first electronically conductive rubber flooring product, recently received the Seal of Approval, awarded by ESD Journal, as the only fault-tolerant flooring suitable for Class-0 ESD (electrostatic discharge) applications. In... - January 29, 2010 - Staticworx
Staticworx Launches GroundLock Snap-Together with Conductive Base to Provide Flooring Flexibility
Staticworx has introduced GroundLock Snap-Together, a flexible flooring option that enables the installation of anti-static, electrically conductive floors without the use of adhesives. Combining a conductive interlocking base with any Staticworx modular flooring option, this product meets the recommended performance parameters of ANSI/ESD S 20.20-2007 as well as new Class-0 ESD (electrostatic discharge) specifications. - January 29, 2010 - Staticworx
Birdair, Inc. to Attend Stadium Managers Association Annual Seminar
Birdair will participate in the 36th annual Stadium Managers Association (SMA) Seminar in Orlando, FL, February 7-11, 2010 - January 28, 2010 - Birdair, Inc.
Changes in BOMA Standards Can Lead to Commercial Real Estate Opportunities
National interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, is notifying those involved in commercial real estate that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) standards have changed for the first time since 1996. New terminology, as well as changes in what can be considered measurable... - January 27, 2010 - Staffelbach
Staffelbach Completes 50,000 Square Feet for Kosmos Energy
National interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has completed a 50,000 square foot design project for Kosmos Energy of Dallas. The completion of the client’s corporate offices into their new location included a full complement of design as well as move services. Staffelbach... - January 27, 2010 - Staffelbach
Turner Construction Company and Vela Systems Release Joint Study on Field Software Improving Enterprise-Level Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Managing QA/QC from an Enterprise Perspective – Verifying Conformance and Driving Performance. - January 26, 2010 - Vela Systems
Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of the Country’s Best Employers
On January 21, Fortune magazine recognized Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The distinction is a first for the company, which ranked 76th on the list, and it reflects how a... - January 25, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Brown-Architecture of Charleston, SC Launches New Web Site
Local design firm Brown-Architecture (http://www.brown-architecture.com) announced on Tuesday the launch of its new website. - January 22, 2010 - Brown-Architecture
Local Consulting Firm Adds Talent, Services to Team
A new employee with a familiar face brings her talent back to the ZCA Team, and adds services for ZCA’s clients. - January 22, 2010 - Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
Nu-Heat at Ecobuild 2010
For the third year running, Nu-Heat will showcase the company’s heat pump, solar thermal and underfloor heating technology at the EcoBuild event at Earls Court. The leading renewables and underfloor heating specialist will be exhibiting some of the most energy efficient, low-carbon home and... - January 21, 2010 - Nu-Heat
Central Hudson Propane Plant Utilizes New Thermablok Aerogel® Insulation, Saving Money and Surpassing Government Regulated Fire Codes
Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection... - January 20, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Stephen Hamstra, "Legend in Energy" Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Joins Greensleeves LLC as Chief Technology Officer
Stephen Hamstra, P.E., HBDP, CGD LEED® AP joins Greensleeves LLC to advance technology allowing for 35-50% lower utility bills without increasing construction cost. - January 19, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC