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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
Acoustiblok Provdes Kennel Neighbors with Peace and Quiet, and Kennel Owners with Peace of Mind
Building or retrofitting a kennel can present some unique challenges for dog-loving entrepreneurs, but if engineered properly a kennel can and should be an affordable, quiet, and neighbor-friendly facility. Acoustiblok went in to this Iowa kennel, and saved the kennel owner from shutting down. - September 30, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
CMT Worldwide Announces Dulhunty Power Ltd. Titan Distribution Pole License Agreement
CMT Worldwide and Dulhunty Power Ltd have entered into a definitive agreement to license the Titan Pole Manufacturing Rights for Australia & New Zealand. The Titan Poles will meet the strong Australian demand for fireproof, environmentally sensitive, low carbon footprint poles. Dulhunty will open their full scale manufacturing plant in Geelong, VIC in early 2010. - September 30, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
DANA Downtown Living Tour Returns for Sixth Year
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) has unveiled details for its sixth annual Downtown Living Tour, showcasing the rapidly growing residential landscape in downtown Austin. - September 30, 2009 - Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
Dimmable PAR30 LED Bulbs Offer a Full, Smooth Dimming Range on Most Standard 120VAC Dimmer Units, Only Consume 15 Watts of Power
LEDtronics® announces the latest additions to its series of energy-efficient replacements for PAR30-style light bulbs. The high-power Dimmable PAR30 is available in Halogen Warm White (2700 to 2800 Kelvin) and Warm White (3200K). These Dimmable PAR30 LED bulbs offer long-lasting durability, low... - September 25, 2009 - LEDtronics, Inc.
BJAC Named to List of Top Women-Owned Businesses
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle, according to the Triangle Business Journal’s List of... - September 25, 2009 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Releases Podcast on Emergency Department 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 in the United States, has announced the release of the firm’s audio podcast on Emergency... - September 24, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Brentano Fabrics in Redesigned Smart Home
Museum of Science and Industry Reopens “Chicago’s Greenest Home.” - September 20, 2009 - Brentano, Inc.
Blue Archer Launches Site for SLAP, Pittsburgh-Based Pre-College Design Arts and Architecture Program
Site comes in 15th year of teaching creative inquiry, design, sustainability, and service. - September 19, 2009 - Blue Archer
Consolidated Operations Group, Inc Receives 2009 Best of Chicago Award
Consolidated Operations Group, Inc. (COG) has been selected for the 2009 Best of Chicago Award in the Business Consulting category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. - September 19, 2009 - Consolidated Operations Group, Inc.
2009 International Photography Awards (IPA) Awards Juan Mullerat with a 1st Place and an Honorary Mention on Different Categories
The International Photography Awards Competition (IPA) awarded Juan Mullerat, an architect and urbanist who currently resides in Miami, Florida, the 1st place in Special - Industrial category for the entry "nuclear dawn" and an Honorable Mention in Architecture - Cityscapes category for the winning entry "reflected highlights" at their 2009 Competition. - September 19, 2009 - Juan Mullerat
BJAC’s Professional Staff Now 86 Percent LEED Accredited Professionals
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that 86 percent of the design staff has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U. - September 18, 2009 - BJAC
UkieTech Corporation Moves to New Location
Mr. Vasylyshyn, Director of Art at UkieTech Corporation, today announced that the UkieTech Corporation has moved to a new location at 1900 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. All phone numbers and e-mail addresses are unchanged. About the UkieTech Corporation The UkieTech Corp provides variety... - September 17, 2009 - Ukietech
FreemanWhite Completes $65 Million Construction on Southminster Retirement Community Project
David Segmiller, AIA, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has announced the completion of a construction project for Southminster (www.southminster.org), a Charlotte... - September 17, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Watersahpe Magazine Interviews Designer Randy Beard
Watershapes magazine recently posted an exclusive interview they conducted in August 2009, with watershape designer and Genesis 3 Platinum member, Randy Beard of Pure Water Pools in Costa Mesa, California. The interview traced his career from the 19 year-old swimming pool technician who cleaned... - September 15, 2009 - Pure Water Pools
USBC States the Importance of Certification in Remediation for Chinese Drywall
An entire program has been designed out of the workgroup Defective Drywall in America (DDIA) which included top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and 12 business sectors that were considered in the development of the certified protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Takes Stand on Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. Mr. Mulholland and the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup has for months tried every conceivable... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Chinese Drywall Certification Presented by USBCI in Orlando, Florida
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc. and U S Building Laboratories, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. USBCI and USBLI continue to do research and experiment with all kinds of... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Carlton Hobbs LLC to Exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show from October 29th Through November 1st, 2009
Carlton Hobbs, the long established international antiques dealer, is delighted to announce his participation in the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show this fall, which will take place from Thursday, October 29th through Sunday, November 1st. "We love the atmosphere of the San Francisco show... - September 11, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Ronstan Introduces U.S. Market to Comprehensive Tensile Architecture Solutions
Architectural/Engineering Communities Benefit from New End-to-End Contracting Services - September 11, 2009 - Ronstan Tensile Architecture
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architect Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s lists for Largest North Carolina Architects. - September 11, 2009 - BJAC
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
Facilities Solutions Group Receives 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award
Facilities Solutions Group has been selected for the 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award in the Architectural Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each... - September 06, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.
On October 1, 2009 Nazmiyal Will be Holding Their Second in a Series of Antique and Decorative Rug Auctions
For the price of a new rug, clients are able to purchase an antique rug. An antique rug is an investment; it possesses value. This value appreciates with time, providing the buyer with a piece of the utmost quality and rarity at incredibly reduced prices. An unbeatable opportunity, these prices are at their lowest, offering clients the chance to acquire antique rugs at prices comparable, if not lower than new rugs. Which begs the question: “Why buy the new when you can get the original?” - September 04, 2009 - J. Nazmiyal Inc.
Founding Members of Initiatives Healthcare Bring Unprecedented Leadership to Florence Arizona Hospital, Tri-Valley Region
Edward McEachern, MD, CEO and Brent Cherne, CPA, CFO, combine talents to bring experience and leadership to the new hospital being constructed in Florence Arizona. Florence Community Healthcare will open its doors in late Fall 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
FreemanWhite Honored by Construction Expo
Ned Jennings, principal 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 been honored with a Recognition Award by the Raleigh Construction Expo. The... - September 03, 2009 - FreemanWhite
BJAC Earns Special Recognition Certificate and Proclamation at Raleigh’s Construction Expo
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm was honored with a Special Recognition Certificate and a Proclamation from the Mayor's office at the Construction Expo... - September 02, 2009 - BJAC
Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times
“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects Takes on Revitalization of Custer Road United Methodist Church Design
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects have signed on to redesign the Custer Road United Methodist Church of Plano, Texas to provide members an area to socialize and linger. Having successfully assisted the church with 9 previous growth phases, Brown, Brown & Associates –... - August 29, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
AIA Detroit Hosts “2009 Birmingham-Bloomfield House Tour,” Oct. 4th
Tour to feature innovative design concepts that represent some of the most current thinking and trends in residential design. - August 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Brown, Brown and Associates Architects Develops Systematic Analysis Process for Church Architecture
The Brown, Brown team is now lending their expertise to assist churches in analyzing their current ministry and church, to evaluate how they may continue to grow. This new Ministry Analysis service includes current building utilization, service times and ministry format to identify growth options,... - August 28, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
BJAC Senior Project Manager Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Terence McCabe, project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - August 28, 2009 - BJAC
Stone Pride Releases New Marble Borders in US Market
Stone Pride released a new marble border called Harmony. It’s picture is available at www.stone-pride.com and can be shipped immediately from Anaheim, CA. - August 27, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Award Winning Architecture Firm Stinson Design Group Changes Name to CDG-Texas
Award winning Houston architecture firm specializing in corporate, institutional and educational facility design changes its name to align more closely with its Los Angeles affiliate. - August 26, 2009 - Chelsea Design Group
Dallas' Staffelbach Takes Top Honors
Dallas-based interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, earned top honors from the American Society of Interior Designers (Texas chapter) with the First Place in Corporate – Large (over 15,000 square feet) award. It was Staffelbach’s design and finish work on their corporate... - August 26, 2009 - Staffelbach
AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, to be Inducted Into MSAE Hall of Fame
Honor is the highest bestowed upon an association executive by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE). - August 22, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Registration Open for AIA Michigan’s 17th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on “School Bond Issues—The Real Economic Stimulus” - August 22, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
New Jersey Foreclosures in July 2009 Are 6% Lower Than in July 2008 Says New Jersey Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com
There were 1,041 new foreclosures scheduled for auction in New Jersey in July 2009. This is almost equal to June 2009 (1,036) and 6% lower than in July 2008 (1,107). - August 21, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Archtechnik Score Clear Round at Carnoustie
The world’s first zero carbon apartment block overlooking the world renowned PGA golf course in Carnoustie, Scotland, has been built thanks to Archtechnik’s ThermConX bolt-on balcony system. - August 21, 2009 - archtechnik
National Association of Home Builders Names Third Green Verifier in WA State
Outline Studio is proud to announce that Aaron Coates CPBD, LEED AP, has been designated as a fully accredited NAHB Green Building Verifier. Being the first in Island County and third in Washington State, Aaron views this recent credential as another opportunity to promote the growth of green,... - August 21, 2009 - outline studio
John Lively & Associates Nominated for 7 ARC Awards in High-End Residental Design
National Award-winning John Lively & Associates, Inc., Residential Design Firm, is pleased to announce its latest achievement of being nominated for 7 ARC Awards this year in six different categories by the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. Two ARC nominations are for "Custom... - August 21, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
FreemanWhite Senior Interior Designer Featured in Health Facilities Management Magazine
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that Angela Byrd, IIDA, LEED AP, senior interior designer and associate at the firm, recently... - August 21, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Marflex Building Solutions Sponsors Green Design Charrette at Hanley Wood’s Reinvention 2009 for Residential Architects
More than 250 of America’s top residential architects will be introduced to the newest Green building products from Marflex Building Solutions when they convene in Seattle on September 14 for Residential Architects' Reinvention 2009. - August 20, 2009 - Marflex Building Solutions
BJAC Partner and Construction Manager Presented at North Carolina History Education Center Update
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that partner, Jennifer Amster and construction manager, Steve Correll spoke at a free lecture to update the public on the North Carolina... - August 20, 2009 - BJAC
AIA Michigan Partners with Main Street Oakland County for Conclusion of Workshop Series
“Lead Your Downtown From Brown to Green” is Focus for Aug. 14. - August 14, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
KMD Architects Win Design Assignments for Innovative Hospital and Judicial Building in Asia & U.S.
San Francisco Firm Finds Sustainable Design Incorporating Human Performance is Gaining Traction with Institutional Sector, Countering Economic Slowdown in Private-Sector Construction. - August 14, 2009 - KMD Architects
Dave Delany Named Associate at FreemanWhite
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that Dave Delany, PE, a senior electrical engineer with the firm, has been promoted to an... - August 14, 2009 - FreemanWhite