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Brainworks, Inc. Launches a Much Needed New Service for the Design Industry
From "Thought to Finish" - the Brainworks, Inc. service revolutionizes business-as-usual in the architecture and design industries. Matching art and artisans, this creative services company focuses on the details of architectural design including decorative painting, venetian plaster, art procurement and consulting, mosaic tile, decorative metalwork, inlay flooring, signs and illustration, gold and silver leafing, architectural photography and more - November 18, 2009 - Brainworks, Inc.
Full Circle Marketing Now Offering Consulting Services for Architectural/Building Products Industry
Full Circle Marketing Communications, a full-service advertising and public relations agency, which has specialized in architectural and building product clients for the past 20 years is now operating as Full Circle Marketing Consultants. Gary Homsey, president of Full Circle Marketing, indicated... - November 17, 2009 - Full Circle Marketing
Balfour Beatty Construction to Acquire SpawMaxwell Company
Expanding capabilities for both companies, while increasing Texas footprint. - November 15, 2009 - SpawMaxwell
Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Expo Estádio 2009 in São Paulo, Brazil
Explore the Aesthetic, Functional and Sustainable Benefits of Tensile Architecture for Stadiums and Sporting Venues - November 13, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
BJAC’s Chief Operations Officer Named Treasurer of Triangle CREW
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jenna Geigerman, chief operations officer, has been named treasurer of the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (Triangle CREW)... - November 13, 2009 - BJAC
AIA Huron Valley Announces 2009 Honor Awards Recipients
Ann Arbor firms Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc., David Milling Architects, Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. Quinn Evans Architects and Cornerstone Design Inc. among those recognized. - November 12, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Huron Valley
FreemanWhite Honored as One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has been named as one of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal. The award acknowledges companies in the... - November 12, 2009 - FreemanWhite
GlacialLight Launches GL-BR20, a 5W AC-LED Bulb
New BR20 LED light from GlacialLight! The GL-BR20 replaces Halogen lamps and fits many traditional light sockets. - November 12, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Archinature Drafting and Illustration Services Firm Wins First Place in the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge
Archinature Drafting and Illustration services firm wins first place in the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge for their use of digital photo manipulation in Photoshop. - November 11, 2009 - Archinature
Altering Perceptions: Art Exhibition Reinforces International Real Estate Firm's Green Message
Environmental art exhibition at 499 Park Avenue, New York City provides a unique way to communicate Hines' leadership role in sustainable development and building's Energy Star rating to tenants, visitors and staff. - November 10, 2009 - DSA Fine Arts Ltd
All Eyes Should Continue on Biscayne Boulevard as a New, State-of-the-Art Office and Retail Center is Underway
Bay Point Center, located at 3915 Biscayne Boulevard, features a completely renovated four-story commercial building in the heart of Miami within walking distance of the Design District. The building’s design merges the charm of ‘Miami Art Deco’ with the clean elegance of modern, contemporary interiors - November 05, 2009 - Chariff Realty Group
Novoceram, French Leading Brand for Charme Ceramics, Presents Its World at Cersaie 2009
Novoceram, French leading brand for Charme ceramics, starts at Cersaie 2009 a new chapter for its creativity, showing the new stand EcoVintage, a magic woods made of eco-sustainable ceramics and vintage fabrics. - November 05, 2009 - Novoceram
Feyereisen Studios Presents Stillwater Lift Bridge Model for the Blind at Minnesota Architects Convention
The architectural model builder displays lift bridge model at American Institute of Architects convention to engage participation of low vision individuals - November 05, 2009 - Feyereisen Studios
BJAC Named to Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named to the Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List. - November 05, 2009 - BJAC
FIFA Selects ACT Global Sports as a Preferred Producer for Football Turf
Governing body of soccer launches global initiative to enhance synthetic turf quality - October 31, 2009 - Act Global
Flying 3D Launches New Website for Low-Cost 3D Visualisations and Animations
Flying 3D, a sister company to creative agency Flying Kite, has just launched a dedicated 3D visualisation and animation website at www.flying3d.co.uk Flying 3D are a specialist design visualisation and animation company, creating 3D computer generated images (CGI’s) and animations for... - October 31, 2009 - Flying 3D
BJAC’s Construction Administrator Earns Certified Construction Contract Administrator Designation
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Christina Graham, construction administrator at BJAC, has earned the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)... - October 30, 2009 - BJAC
Understanding the Love That Has Gone Into Creating a Beautiful Crafted Show Home in Tuscany
The meticulous renovation of an apartment in a historical villa in Tuscany. The materials used and hidden technology to create a home for the joy of living, a Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Home. - October 29, 2009 - Realitalia
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
New Marble Borders Available in US Market
Stone Pride released a new marble border called Aroma. It’s picture is available at www.stone-pride.com and can be shipped immediately from Anaheim, CA. - October 28, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market
The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
AREA International is Appointed the Exclusive Representation of Oasis12 Luxury Boutique Condominiums in Playa del Carmen
AREA International, a Real Estate Brokerage and Consulting firm, based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is proud to be appointed the exclusive representation of Oasis 12, Luxury Boutique Condominiums by the Canadian-Mexican partnership Lisgar Capital, S.A. de C.V. AREA International is launching a brand new ownership experience to accompany an already stellar level of development and design. - October 25, 2009 - AREA International
BJAC Hires New Healthcare Architectural Intern
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Tan Zheng has been hired as the new healthcare architectural intern. In this role, Zheng will be responsible for producing... - October 24, 2009 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Completes Bon Secours St. Francis Institute for Chronic Health Project
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that the firm has completed construction on the Bon Secours St. - October 24, 2009 - FreemanWhite
AIA Grand Valley Among Collaborators for Joint Association Meeting
Presentation on Nov. 5 in Grand Rapids to discuss the legal issues of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IDP (Integrated Project Delivery). - October 23, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Grand Valley
Carlton Hobbs and Jean-Luc Baroni Present "In the Grand Manner," an Exhibition of Master Works of Art and Furniture, Jan. 22-Feb. 2, 2010 at Carlton Hobbs, 60 E. 93rd St
Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, and Jean- Luc Baroni, one of the leading international fine art specialists, are pleased to announce that an exhibition entitled “In the Grand Manner,” will open on January 22 to February 2, 2010 at the Carlton Hobbs Gallery, 60... - October 22, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Construction Art Forms Strategic Alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany Complementing Green Alternative Solutions Portfolio
Construction Art LLC, a leading energy alternative solutions provider for commercial residential and public sectors, announced today its alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany to provide the latest European solar technology and German engineering precision in order to accelerate its growing demand for the implementation of Solar Projects across the nation. - October 22, 2009 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC
Gruskin Group™ Developed Leed® Prototype for New Verizon Wireless Store in Casper, Wy
Nation’s First Verizon Wireless Retail Store to Earn LEED Certification - October 21, 2009 - Gruskin Group
FreemanWhite Recognized Among Largest North Carolina Architectural Firms
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has announced that the firm has been recognized as one of the largest architectural firms in North Carolina on the... - October 18, 2009 - FreemanWhite
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Sacramento Building Departments Hitting Homeowners and Businesses with Building Code Violations and Building Permits
The slow real estate market is benefiting the city of Sacramento, but at the expense of homeowners and businesses. How are the homeowners and businesses being targeted for building code violations and building permits? - October 16, 2009 - Sacramento Design Group
Gafcon Selected as Project Manager for Landmark Berlin Wall Memorial Project in Los Angeles
Original Berlin Wall segments to be erected along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Cold War icon. - October 14, 2009 - Gafcon Inc.
Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team
Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
How Does a Lighting Designer Light a Finish Line?
Lighting Designer, Avraham Mor, Among the Youngest to Achieve Professional IALD Designation While Training for Triathlon. - October 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Jon Huddy of FreemanWhite to Speak at 2009 Emergency Nurses Association Scientific Assembly
Jon Huddy, AIA, NCARB, MArch, managing principal and director of the Emergency Department Design Team at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), will speak and exhibit at the 2009 Emergency Nurses Association (www.ena.org) Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 10 at The... - October 10, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tour of Jackson Heights’ Garden City During the OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Children’s Tour of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District for OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. In 2007, the Trust for Architectural Easements provided a grant, and worked cooperatively with, openhousenewyork to develop an educational cur - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tours of Litchfield Villa for Open House New York Weekend
For the second year in a row, the Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit preservation organizations, is sponsoring and hosting architectural tours during the annual Open House New York Weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. The event opens the doors of more than 300... - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Lightswitch Architectural Shines New Light on Chicago Skyline
After decades, exciting new lighting designed by Lightswitch Architectural truly makes a difference to the skyline in a city already known for its breathtaking architecture and silhouette and energizes the windy city. - October 07, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
FreemanWhite Names Director of Interior Design
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has announced that Julie Moller has been promoted to the position of director of... - October 07, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Balfour Resource Group Helps Neonatal Intensive Care Patients Transfer Safely to New Facility
Moving over 60 premature and ill babies from an existing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to a new, expanded facility is a delicate operation. On September 23, Balfour Resource Group coordinated “moving day” at Women & Infants’ Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island,... - October 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Shade Systems is Awarded Major Shade Project by City of Myrtle Beach, SC
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1 million order to provide its innovative 'Sail' shade products for the new City of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. - October 05, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
BJAC’s Chief Operations Officer Receives 2009 Mover and Shaker Award
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jenna Geigerman, chief operations officer, has received a 2009 Mover and Shaker award presented by Business Leader magazine. The... - October 04, 2009 - BJAC
The Future Looks Brighter and Realitalia Business Model Offers Solid Ground to Improve Confidence
Markets improve, more people start moving, Realitalia offers a number of reasons to go ahead now with the advantages of a real professional management (and letting) service, rental guarantees, a commitment on fair pricing, assistance on financing, Furniture Packages so that you can be confident that your Italian home will be fully enjoyable upon completion without waste of valuable time, after resources have been invested. - October 03, 2009 - Realitalia
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Tours of New York City Architecture for Open House New York Weekend
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the nation. Through education initiatives like the OHNY Weekend, the Trust fosters greater appreciation for historic preservation. - October 03, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
T W Design Received National Re-Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
T W Design, a 27 year old family owned and operated business specializing in design & construction for; exhibits, museums, corporate events, themed environments, retail and outdoor media, received national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Council Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). - October 02, 2009 - T W Design
Follansbee® to Exhibit at METALCON International 2009
Visit Follansbee at Booth #1140 - October 02, 2009 - Follansbee
FreemanWhite’s Ned Jennings Named a 2009 Mover & Shaker
FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has announced that Ned Jennings, principal, senior mechanical engineer, and Raleigh office manager, has been named a 2009 Mover & Shaker by... - October 01, 2009 - FreemanWhite