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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
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
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
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
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
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
Birdair, Inc. Awarded Talisman Centre Roofing Contract
Birdair to Install World’s Second Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Roofing System - August 13, 2009 - Birdair
Follansbee® Receives U.S. Commerce Association Award
The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) has selected Follansbee Steel for the 2009 Best of Follansbee Award in the Roofing & Siding category. The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies... - August 13, 2009 - Follansbee
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Diverse Portfolio Brings Four Wins in Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction’s diverse portfolio recently brought the company four awards across Florida for projects that promote higher education, high school athletics, infrastructure replacement, and professional arts. These awards include construction management services for Florida... - August 12, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Los Angeles Foreclosures Fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures Drop 22% and New York City Decline 7% Compared to July 2008; Seattle Foreclosures Up 63% Says PropertyShark.com
Los Angeles foreclosures fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures drop 22% and New York City decline 7% compared to July 2008, while Seattle foreclosures up 63%. - August 11, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Tonic Express Brings Affordable Architecture to the Home of Your Dreams
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction is now offering an affordable flat fee service for clients to understand the process and reality of building their dream home before committing to the costs of building a home. This fee can be applied to the cost of actual design and can be charged via American Express, Visa, or Mastercard without the hassle of applying for loans. This feasibility service allows owners to take a quick look into all the variables of building their dream home, even in a recession. - August 10, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Going Green – Green Roof Literally Ship Around The World
Going green took on new meaning for Jörg Breuning of Green Roof Service LLC in Bel Air, MD when he installed a living green roof with real and natural grass on a thousand-foot, 122,000 ton, $750 million cruise ship, capable to cross the Oceans. - August 10, 2009 - Green Roof Service, LLC
GlacialLight Reveals GL-SP60, the 60W Led Spotlight for Green Energy Savings
GL-SP60W Spotlight from GlacialLight replaces 400W mercury spotlights. Bringing safe, green energy savings of up to 85% with this innovative LED spotlight for outdoor lighting, architectural lighting and landscape lighting. - August 08, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
BJAC Architect Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Thomas Stuart, architect at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by... - August 07, 2009 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Office Members Receive LEED Certification
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 several members of the firm’s office staff have been... - August 07, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Buffalo Thunder Resort Named 2009 Project of the Year
American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction project with prestigious award - August 06, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards
Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse
Shade Systems, Inc. Introduces New ‘Hexagon' Café Umbrellas
New ‘Hexagon' Café Umbrella is the latest addition to Shade System's portable and collapsible shade product line - August 01, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
AIA National President-Elect to Speak at AIA Michigan Mid-Summer Conference
66th Annual Event Slated for The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Aug. 6-8 - July 31, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor on Architectural and Energy Issues for Educational Awareness - July 30, 2009 - InsightsSeries
FreemanWhite Launches Redesigned Web Site
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite, an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced the launch of the firm’s redesigned Web site at www.freemanwhite.com. The... - July 30, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Greenway Group Announces Tango
Innovative consulting engagement integrates firm operations with brand positioning - July 29, 2009 - Greenway Group
Realitalia - Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy - Is Proud to Announce the Opening of a Beautifully Crafted Show Italian Apartment at Ville degli Olivi, Lajatico, Tuscany
Realitalia creates the Intelligent Designed Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. This Show Home at Ville degli Olivi contains all those attentions to achieve Sustainainability, Easy Management and Joy of living, the essential aspects of each Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. - July 25, 2009 - Realitalia
DEAC Increases Service Export Volume
In times, when every company is crucial in the process of contributing into improvement of the external trade balance, in order to revive the Latvian economy, the biggest Latvian data centre operator – DEAC – has significantly increased the export volume of the rendered services. Within... - July 24, 2009 - Digital Economy Advancement Center
Merrill Moter Among First in North America to Become Accredited Green Roof Professional
C. Merrill Moter, Principal-in-Charge of Joseph & Joseph Architects, has become an accredited Green Roof Professional (GRP). Moter took the inaugural test, which was offered in June, placing him among the first group of GRPs in North America. He is the only Kentucky-based architect to complete... - July 24, 2009 - Joseph and Joseph Architects
Brown, Brown & Associates Announces Each Member of It's Firm is Now Active with the Communities Both Professionally and Personally
Reaching beyond the professional realm, each of the company's employees is now actively involved in services that benefit churches and its local communities. The company is pleased to see the employees merged their extracurricular activities to be part of their daily lives. - July 23, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
BJAC Partner 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 Leo Sagasti, partner and contract administration leader at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and... - July 23, 2009 - BJAC
SEPI Engineering Group Lands Spot on Top 100 List
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the company has been ranked on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100... - July 23, 2009 - SEPI Engineering Group
AVD Australia an Outstanding Winner in the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles ® Award 2009
AVD Australia has won two awards in this year’s CEDIA 2009 Awards – Winner of Best Project Design and Documentation and Winner of Best Integrated Home Installation over $300,000 as well as being given a High Commended in Best Integrated Home Installation under $150,000 category. AVD... - July 22, 2009 - avd.com.au
Suffolk County Foreclosures Jump 62% Compared to Q2 2008, While Nassau County Foreclosures Decline by 33%, Says Q2 Long Island Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data site, today released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Long Island (Suffolk County, Nassau County) for the second quarter of 2009. Key Findings (Request report for details and charts): New foreclosures in Long... - July 21, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Lilian J. Rice: How the Ghost of You Clings
On Thursday, August 13, from 5:30-7:30 pm noted author, biographer and media personality, Diane Y. Welch, will give a presentation on master architect, Lilian J. Rice, and her incredible portfolio of work from the 1920s and 1930s. The presentation is at the Museum of San Diego in Balboa Park, San... - July 20, 2009 - Diane Y. Welch
Salvaged Materials Find a Home in America’s Greenest Building Project
This week marks the grand opening for America’s greenest project and one of the world’s best showcases for reclaimed building materials. The Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) in Rhinebeck, New York open its doors Wednesday, July 16. PlanetReuse, a global broker of reclaimed... - July 17, 2009 - PlanetReuse
Raleigh's Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an Award of Merit from the Inform Awards
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2009 Inform Award of Merit for their Art as Shelter project. The project was selected from a large pool of entries representing design excellence throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Designed and built specifically as an integral component of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s ‘art-in-service’ initiative, ‘Art as Shelter’ offers visitors a sheltered place to sit and reflect upon the museum sculpture park and public green way. - July 17, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Candela Controls Completes House Light Control System Upgrade for Orlando Mega Church
How one 5000 seat mega-church managed to save substantially by upgrading lighting control, rather than replacing it; with the help of Candela Controls. - July 16, 2009 - Candela Controls Inc
BJAC’s Tapati Bose Now 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 Tapati Bose, intern architect, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited... - July 16, 2009 - BJAC