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Balfour Beatty Construction Selected as General Contractor for New Museum of Nature & Science Facility at Dallas’ Victory Park
Balfour Beatty Construction has secured a contract with the Museum of Nature & Science to serve as construction manager for the new facility to be built in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 160,000-square-foot museum, which will be named the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, is scheduled to... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Architarium Expands Columbarium Manufacturing Staff and Automation
Architarium (Austin, TX) hires a new columbarium production manager with high-tech manufacturing credentials. - May 18, 2009 - Architarium
Sandpearl Spa, Designed by Beasley & Henley Ranked in Top 10 by Expedia
Contact: stephaniehenley@beasleyandhenley.com; 407-629-7756 Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to be involved in the design of the famous Sandpearl Spa at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The Sandpearl Resort and Spa, by JMC Communities, has been ranked 8th on... - May 16, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Historic Oak Cottage’s Massive Preservation and Restoration Effort Nears Completion
The exhaustive, award-winning restoration of historic Oak Cottage is drawing to a close after three years. Located in the heart of the Schooley’s Mountain Historic District, this 19th century landmark has been meticulously returned to its former glory. - May 16, 2009 - Oak Cottage
Materials Calculator Benefits Construction and Landscape Project Planning
ATAK Trucking offers new materials calculator online to assist in planning for construction and landscaping projects. - May 15, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Architectural Renderings at Competitive Prices
With a four year experience in completing over 100 3D architectural projects, Archmania offers competitive prices, especially in todays recession. Along with providing high-quality renderings. - May 15, 2009 - Archmania.com
Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Series Sponsored by the Trust for Architectural Easements Discusses the Financing of Sustainable Development
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the United States, and Island Press, a leading environmental publisher, are co-sponsors of the successful Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series. The two-part panel series has traveled from Washington to New York and on to Boston and has included more than a dozen panelists - noted architects, preservationists, planners, developers and finance professionals. - May 15, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Birdair, Inc. Completes World’s First Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Project
New Insulated Composite Membrane Roofing System Promotes Thermal Efficiency, Moisture Resistance and Daylighting at Dedmon Athletic Center - May 14, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
BJAC’s CEO Earns LEED Certification
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U.S. Green... - May 14, 2009 - BJAC
"Green" Architects to Participate in Educational Event at Prairie-Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, NC
Will Lambeth and Tim Martin, architectural interns at Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh, will be on hand at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh on Thursday, May 14, to help the middle- and high-school members of the Citizen Science... - May 13, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes
Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club
Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
How We Finance Sustainable Development - May 11th at 6:30 p.m. - Boston Public Library
The Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press, co-sponsors of the successful and innovative Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series, are proud to present the second and final panel in Boston - How We Finance Sustainable Development. - May 08, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units
Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
Chicago Homeowners Seeking High Return on Investment Upgrades: Top Chicagoland Designers and Builders Say Glass Finishes Add Real Value to Your House
Glass design elements like shower doors and back painted glass in kitchens are a popular finish designers and builders in the Chicago area are using to upgrade homes. Glass installation is also a real value in terms of aesthetic upgrade. But you need to know how to shop right and install well. Dean Harris is the owner of GlassWorks, a glass fabrication and solutions company serving Chicagoland for over 30 years. He is at the forefront of this smart trend in home value upgrade. - May 06, 2009 - GlassWorks
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Staffelbach Completes Project for Bluffview Management
Dallas-based Staffelbach has recently completed a project for Bluffview Management which focused on programming, space-planning, design and documentation for the 8,750 square foot corporate office on McKinney Avenue in Dallas. Described as “a perfect balance between luxury and... - May 02, 2009 - Staffelbach
BJAC Architect Earns LEED Certification
Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced Benjamin Ward has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U.S. - May 01, 2009 - BJAC
Saudi Photographer Faisal Almalki Wins Photographer of the Year (Masters Cup)
Saudi photographer, Faisal Almalki, named "Photographer of the Year" in the 3rd Annual Masters of Photography Cup (Color Awards) 2009. - April 30, 2009 - Faisal Almalki Photography
Balfour Beatty Construction in Joint Venture Awarded the Parkland Replacement Hospital
As part of a joint venture team known as BARA, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to manage construction of the Parkland Replacement Hospital for the Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. The 1.9 million-square-foot facility will replace the existing 55-year old hospital,... - April 29, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Moonlight USA, Inc. Signs SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for East Coast Representation
Moonlight USA, Inc. President Dieter Kondek has signed an agreement with SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for representation on the East Coast of the United States. The agreement will provide a strong presence for Moonlight’s unique, unbreakable globe lighting to hotel and resort project designers. - April 27, 2009 - Moonlight USA, Inc.
Café Umbrellas from Shade Systems Win MVP Award Two Years in a Row
Café Umbrellas from Shade Systems, an innovative portable collapsible shade structure wins Most Valuable Product award two years running. - April 25, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Custom Home of the Year for Design Awarded for an Unprecedented 2nd Time to John Lively & Associates
John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. This is the crowning achievement for the Dallas / Ft. Worth design firm who has a strong history of awards for industry-leading Architectural designs. - April 25, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar
Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
BJAC’s Dan Ludwig Earns LEED Certification
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 Dan Ludwig, project architect at BJAC, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - April 23, 2009 - BJAC
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
‘Place Economics’ Topic of Preservation Group’s Lecture Series
The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) marks Preservation Month at a free public seminar on Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m. at the Erie Insurance Auditorium, 100 Erie Insurance Place. Architect and author Donovan Rypkema’s lecture,‘place economics’, will explain how... - April 22, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Constructive Trade LLC Announces Partnership with Green Building Projects
Today, the buzz in the construction project industry is all about going ‘green’. But what exactly does that mean? And what’s the most cost-effective method of going about it? - April 22, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC
Trust for Architectural Easements' Successful Sustainability and Historic Preservation Discussion Series Hits the Road. Next Stop - Boston and NY
The Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press, co-sponsors of the successful and innovative Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series held from January to March in Washington, DC, are taking the popular discussion series on the road. The first panel... - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Green Nanotech Helps Consumers and Industry Save Money While Saving the Earth
Nanotechnology has been the talk of science for creating new drug delivery systems and making electronics smaller, but a U.S. company, Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Ticker: INTK), has brought nanotech down to earth and made it ‘green’ at the same time. The company’s approach to... - April 21, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
Birdair, Inc. Co-Sponsors Architectural Lecture at the University of Buffalo
Architect and Structural Engineer Charles Walker Speaks to Students, Local Architects on the Technical Realization of Complex Structures at Third Annual Birdair Lecture. - April 18, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
MKW Industries Announces - TheCADVisors.com - a New Social Network for the AEC Community
A new Social Network has just opened that is geared to the Professional Engineer, Architects and CAD Community. The place to ‘socialize’ and find or give help and show off your work. - April 17, 2009 - MKW Industries, Inc.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection
Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
FreemanWhite Names Associate
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 Mary Miller has been promoted to an associate with the firm. Miller has been with... - April 16, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event
On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Lighthouse Launches HELIOS LED Informative System for Digital Out-of-Home Communication
Continuing to expand its lineup of innovative LED display products, Lighthouse Technologies Ltd., a leading LED technology provider announced today the launch of HELIOS (High Efficiency LED Informative Operations System), a powerful DOOH (Digital Out-Of-Home) system that delivers and manages your... - April 15, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited
Linda Kulka Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders
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 Linda Kulka, director of interiors, was named a Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Book... - April 15, 2009 - BJAC
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boston April 23, 2009 at the Boston Public Library
In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers worldwide will swell to an estimated five-billion people. Redeveloping our existing built resources to accommodate this growth will determine the future of our cities and regions, the natural environment, and the health and human welfare of all of the earth’s inhabitants. As we face the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel resources, how will urban areas accommodate a growing population while minimizing resource use? - April 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience
New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
Cutting Edge, Responsible Lighting Has a New Place to Stay in Chicago
Lightswitch Architectural Brings Light to a New City Hotel. - April 11, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Museum Director Speaks at Mercyhurst, Pitt: Putting Green Ideas Into Action
Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco, joined by architect Anne Chen of Pittsburgh’s Edge Studio, will speak in conjunction with Earth Week activities sponsored by Mercyhurst College and the University of Pittsburgh. Both presentations will discuss the green-building aspects of the Erie Art... - April 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Lead Sheet - Time to Dispel the Myths
From time to time lead sheet has been subject to public concern regarding its suitability as a roofing material. To address this concern head on, the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) has released a technical brochure that summarises the conclusions of independent research carried... - April 09, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Dan Fields Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders
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 Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, was named a Charlotte Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine’s... - April 09, 2009 - BJAC
OstermanCron Launches DIRTT Movable Walls and Access Floors
OstermanCron, a premier office furniture dealer headquartered in Cincinnati, unveiled DIRTT, a line of Agile Architectural Solutions including movable walls, access floors, and modular power. So what’s the DIRTT difference? It’s green and clean. DIRTT Walls are pre-engineered, pre-manufactured, and horizontally support new and existing office furniture and storage. They virtually eliminate construction waste and any future renovation waste – no demolition, dumping, procuring and re-building. - April 05, 2009 - OstermanCron
Anthony Murray 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 Anthony Murray has been promoted to an associate with the firm. Murray is also a senior... - April 05, 2009 - FreemanWhite
A Ray of Light in the Dismal Building Sector
London Professor to Lead Summer Architecture Course in Florence. A ray of light in the dismal building sector -The Florence Institute of Design International is to offer a summer architecture course, to be led by Prof. Karin Templin, an authority in Florentine architecture from Kingston... - April 05, 2009 - The Florence Institute of Design International
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Receive Tensioned Membrane Roof from Birdair, Inc.
Birdair to Serve as Roofing Sub-Contractor for Three FIFA 2010 World Cup Stadiums - April 03, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.