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Balfour Beatty's David Preston Inducted Into Constructor Hall of Fame

Since 2001, Texas A&M University has honored leaders in the construction industry with its annual Constructor Hall of Fame Award. On March 26, the university inducted David Preston, vice president at Balfour Beatty Construction, into its hall of fame as an industry leader who has significantly... - April 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Jim Briglia 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 Jim Briglia, an architect at the firm who is responsible for architectural design, construction, construction... - April 02, 2009 - BJAC

Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks

Car park operators understand just how daring people can be when they do not want to pay for parking. Running through aluminum boom arms, tailgating or fooling safety equipment to hold open boom gates are just some of the tricks. - April 01, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip

Mod-Model - Beasley & Henley at Ovation Tower

The award-winning designers of Beasley & Henley Interior Design created a masterpiece with their newest model for JMC Development, The Ovation Penthouse. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Ovation is a new tower with million dollar condos and fabulous panoramic vistas! Principal Designer Troy... - March 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Staffelbach Names Individual and Collective Achievements

Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, is honored to announce the following achievements have been made: - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach

Staffelbach Names New Vice President

Nationally-recognized interior architect and design firm, Staffelbach, has named Art Bloodworth, NCIDQ, to the position of Vice President. This is the first such executive promotion in the design department of Staffelbach which has always been (and still is) headed by founder and creative principal... - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach

Dallas Design Firm Retained by Texas University

Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has been retained by Texas State University for projects spanning “indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery” for the university’s San Marcos campus. This assignment names Staffelbach as one of three... - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach

Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at AIA Expo 2009

Explore the Aesthetic, Functional and Sustainable Benefits of Tensile Architecture at Booth #4863. - March 27, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

Tennessee Selects Studio A, Inc., for Long-Range Rec Plan

Heritage Strategies Group, a subsidiary of Studio A., Inc. an architectural firm in Charleston, has inked a contract from the State of Tennessee to prepare that state's 2010-2020 Tennessee State Recreation Plan. The contract includes the state’s 2020 Land and Water Vision Plan as well as the... - March 27, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.

Exclusive Lighting Solutions Now Offering Complete Lutron Lighting Control Systems

Exclusive Lighting Solutions has just launched with an innovative approach to lighting control system design. With a comprehensive, easy-to-use site, ELS empowers project design team members who are not direct providers of Lighting Control Systems. ELS now provides full-service Lutron lighting control system design and engineering. - March 27, 2009 - Exclusive Lighting Solutions

The Castilian Dorm Serving the University of Texas Receives Upgrades

University of Texas students as well as those attending Austin Community College continue to rank The Castilian their #1 choice for student housing with new improvements almost complete and more on the way. The Castilian’s current amenities include: Newly renovated indoor heated swimming... - March 26, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions

Lightswitch Architectural Agrees, Your Lightswitch Is Your Vote

Lightswitch Architectural Observes Earth Hour on March 28th, 2009. - March 26, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural

Follansbee® to Exhibit at AIA Expo 2009

Visit Booth #6361 to Learn More About Follansbee Metal Roofing Products - March 26, 2009 - Follansbee

BJAC Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader magazine and Wake Technical Community... - March 25, 2009 - BJAC

Worlds Most Energy Efficient Source of Lighting

Worlds thinnest lamp and the worlds most energy efficient source of light. Visit lighttapemalta.com for all the info you need. Ideal lighting for architecture, marine, auto interior designs and much more.... - March 25, 2009 - LightTape Malta

PropertyShark.com Adds Hampton's Residential for Sale Listings; Over 2000 Million-Dollar Homes Currently on the Market

PropertyShark.com today officially announced the addition of a new residential for sale section dedicated to Hampton’s homes for sale. The continually updated Hampton’s listings are free to post and view. To browse Hampton’s homes for sale, go to:... - March 24, 2009 - PropertyShark.com

Security Barrier Standards Compliance: Are You Getting What You Paid for?

Question: How do you know if the vehicle barrier sold to you for your project has been manufactured and will be installed in compliance to the standard in which it was originally tested against? - March 24, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip

IAQ Technology Breakthrough

Whole House IAQ and Whole House Bathroom Ventilation From a Single System - March 21, 2009 - American Aldes Ventilation Corporation

AIA Michigan and PCIA Team Up to Help Design Firms

New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs. - March 19, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan

New Fasara Decorative Film Website for Architects

Energy Products Distribution, a stocking 3M-authorized distributor of Fasara Deocrative Films, releases its new Fasara website for architects. - March 18, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution

Software Piracy Police Target Chicago Businesses Despite Recession

Business Software Alliance (BSA) increases its anti-piracy enforcement efforts in the Chicago area in spite of economic downturn. - March 16, 2009 - Scott & Scott, LLP

Award-Winning House by Frank Harmon to be Featured on Triangle Modernist Homes Tour

For the first time, the public gets to tour the intriguing modern home that seems to float high above Crabtree Creek in Raleigh. - March 15, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Toledo Outdoor Lighting Business to Feature Latest in Contemporary Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

Toledo Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Toledo Lima to unveil the latest in their line of outdoor lighting contemporary lighting fixtures at Toledo Home Remodeler’s Association (THRA) Home and Garden Show. The event runs from March 13th through March 15th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH. - March 13, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Surface Consulting Completes the Exterior of Lutgert Home on Venetian Bay

Surface Consulting is pleased to announce its involvement in the completion of a prominent residence on Venetian Bay. Utilizing specialty stuccos that bring authentic European character to home exteriors, the Naples-based company recently finished the exterior surface of the luxury home built for... - March 13, 2009 - Surface Consulting

Wayfinding Solution Announces Full Webpage Update

Wayfinding Solution updates webpage design, and adds new project portfolio galleries. - March 13, 2009 - Wayfinding Solution

Studio A, Heritage Strategy Group Join Forces

Studio A, Inc., an award-winning architecture firm in Charleston, SC, has joined forces with Heritage Strategy Group to bring a specialized planning component to the firm’s offerings. Heritage Strategy Group (http://heritagestrategy.wordpress.com) is a planning initiative, headed by Edwin... - March 12, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.

InteliSum’s New Florida Office Reaches Out to Eastern United States

InteliSum announces the opening of its Eastern United States Office. - March 12, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.

Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal

As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios

BJAC Named Fifth Largest Architect Firm in the Triangle

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named the fifth largest architect firm in the Triangle by Triangle Business... - March 08, 2009 - BJAC

Lightswitch Architectural Provides Solid Insights at US Department of Energy Meeting

Lightswitch Architectural Principal, Avraham Mor, presents SSL facts and a call to press on with research at “Transformations in Lighting," a solid-state lighting workshop, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on February 3-5, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. - March 06, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural

3M Company Provides Value Engineering for Buildings

3M Company has introduced new products to help the architectural community value engineer commercial buildings. In today's economic environment, building owners are seeking the input of architects to reduce costs in ongoing building projects. 3M Company has recently introduced DI-NOC Architectural... - March 06, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution

AVD Australia Wins AMX Best Projects 2009 Award for The Energy-Efficient Residence

AVD Australia has won the prestigious AMX Best Projects Award 2009 for its innovative and ground-breaking ‘Energy-Efficient Residence’. The residence, which was once a four storey- sweat shop in the heart of the city, is now a five-storey family home built around an atrium and central... - March 04, 2009 - avd.com.au

Duke's "Green" Conservation Center Wins Wood Design Award

Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, uses wood construction and application for the university's first LEED Gold structure. - March 04, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Securapost Bollards Go Twisted and Grooved

Bollards made of pipe have traditionally come in a plain stainless or painted finish. Leda Vannaclip, makers of Securapost now have the added options of both grooved or twisted finishes. - March 04, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip

Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $293 Million Jail Expansion Project

Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the award of the Mecklenburg County Jail expansion project in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award comes through a joint venture team composed of Balfour Beatty Construction, Rodgers Builders, Trotter Development Group, and Lockman-Brooks Marketing... - March 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Steven Burns Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows

Steven Burns, FAIA, President and CEO of Orange Loft, LLC, developers of ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice software is one of 112 architects who have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) prestigious College of Fellows. This honor is awarded to members who have made a significant... - March 02, 2009 - Orange Loft, LLC

Pfister Energy Opens New Offices in Baltimore

Pfister Energy, Inc., in partnership with Cole Roofing, has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland in order to expand the company's installation footprint and deliver building-integrated solar and other turnkey renewable energy projects to the Mid-Atlantic region. - February 27, 2009 - Pfister Energy, Inc.

Hopfoot’s Vasca to be Featured in the Custom Home Magazine’s March Issue

Hopfoot, provider of fine Italian interior décor products, will be featured in the “Custom Home,” March, 2009 issue for their Vasca bathtub. - February 26, 2009 - Hopfoot, LLC

Muros Launches New European Wall Panel System in New Zealand for Stone, Concrete, Brick, Wood and Rock Settings

Proven Ceiling and Wall Panel System Provides Exciting Options for Architects and Designers. The Muros panel system brings to life real European environments – walls, ceilings, pillars, beams, arches, corbels, doors and more. The fibreglass-based decorative panels project an authentic colour, texture and appearance. To the eye and touch panels look and feel like natural materials - with all the benefits of wall panels. - February 25, 2009 - Muros International - Decorative Wall Panels

BJAC Announces New Intern Architect

Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Benjamin Ward has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Ward will assist in the design, production and... - February 23, 2009 - BJAC

Home That Was the Set for the 13 Academy Award Nominated Benjamin Buttons, is Offered for Sale in Luxury Homes Magazine, the duPont REGISTRY

The ultimate movie prop and a chance to own and live in a piece of Hollywood History. - February 21, 2009 - duPont Publishing, Inc

Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner

RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios

Homebuyers Discover Julie’s Jewel Box Collection

Small Homes for a Simpler, Greener Way of Life - February 20, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes

Birdair, Inc. Awarded Red Bull Arena Contract

New Soccer Stadium to Receive State-of-the-Art Roof and Cladding Systems. - February 20, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

Rainharvesting Systems Ltd, One of the Largest Rainwater Harvesting Businesses in the UK, Launches a New Garden Rainwater System

Rainharvesting Systems Ltd, part of the Greenshop Group based in Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, which works in both the residential and commercial sectors, has launched a new garden irrigation system. The new launch coincides with the timing of the new British Standard Code of Practice for... - February 18, 2009 - Rainharvesting Systems Ltd

Mott's Teaming with the Community

Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.

Balfour Beatty Construction's Al Petrangeli Receives Community Service Award