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SFL + a Architects Announces New Project Manager
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Don Hanks, AIA, has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, he will be responsible for the management and... - August 09, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Brick Southeast Asks Raleigh Architect Frank Harmon to Serve as Chairman, Coordinator for Design Competition
Frank Harmon, FAIA, of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, has agreed to chair and coordinate a panel of jurors for Brick SouthEast’s AIA/Georgia “Design With Brick” awards competition. Brick Southeast (BSE) is a Charlotte, NC-based trade organization that represents the... - August 07, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Indiana Hoosiers Select Sportexe Turf for John Mellencamp Pavilion
IU Football Chooses Sportexe for Indoor Practice Facility - August 03, 2007 - Sportexe
depo Extends Opening Hours of Their Second Life Business Park
To cater for increased interest the park is now to be manned from 10am to 6pm UK time, with an additional shift run from 4pm to 6pm PDT. - August 01, 2007 - depo consulting ltd
SFL + a Architects Announces New Hire
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that George Shields joined the firm as Cad Manager and Job Captain. In this position, Shields will be responsible for implementing and integrating a new Cad Program to form new office standards, as well as overseeing the training... - August 01, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
LED Light Bulbs Made a Long-Lasting “Star-Like” Scene at Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles
The 41-story Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles has a center courtyard on the 2nd floor surrounded by retail shops and restaurants. The courtyard is nicely decorated with tiny light bulbs mounted on a truss-structure above to produce a “star-like” romantic scene at night. Replacement with long-life, energy-efficient LED light bulbs has eliminated the need to change burned-out incandescent bulbs regularly, leading to an annual saving of tens of thousands dollars for the building owner. - July 31, 2007 - Act One
Local Outdoor Lighting Company NiteLites of Sarasota Sponsors of the Home Builders Association MarineMax Tournament
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Sarasota County MarineMax Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 8 – 11 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida. - July 30, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
SFL + a Architects Adds New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Robin Koch has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Koch will be responsible for a large range of duties, including managing project progress, coordinating with consultants, drafting architectural... - July 26, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
GSI Design Consultants Offers Ultimate Output Convenience
GSI Design Consultants provides new output option and increases flexibility for clients - July 26, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
SFL + a Architects Announces New Project Manager
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Keith Pace has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as a project manager. In this position, Pace will be responsible for the management and coordination of multiple projects committed to creating state-of-the-art, high... - July 26, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Green Design Isn't Just About Granola or Straw-Bale Houses
Interior design firm pledges to incorporate eco-logical design elements into every luxury home project - July 26, 2007 - Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd.
CAD Drafting, CAD Conversion Offshore Service Center Announced by New York Document Scanning
New York Document Scanning, a US based company, specializes in transforming your manual drawings into clean, ready to use, computer generated drawings converted into DWG, DXF or DWF file formats. - July 25, 2007 - New York Document Scanning
BJAC Releases Podcast On Sustainable Design
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on the use of sustainable design in the architectural and construction industry. In the podcast, Jurkowski addresses the impact of sustainable... - July 24, 2007 - BJAC
Banner Power Co Inc Enters Florida Market
Banner Power Company ("BPC"), headquartered in Rockville, Maryland has signed an agency agreement with Generator Concepts ("GC") based in Boca Raton, Florda. The Banner Backup Electric System is a professionally installed inverter that provides instant backup electricity from a... - July 23, 2007 - Banner Power Company Inc
Sportexe Forms Strategic Alliance with Vibra-Whirl
Only days after being promoted to full-time Chief Sales Officer with Sportexe, Marc Belloumini, who had been serving as the company’s National Sales Director since 2005, has already made an immediate impact for the synthetic turf industry leader by forming a strategic alliance with... - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe
SaberCats-Destroyers Headline ArenaBowl XXI on Sportexe Turf
Sportexe Turf System Underfoot at AFL Championship Game - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe
BJAC Releases Podcast on Target Markets
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on the firm’s use of direct markets. In the podcast, Jurkowski addresses the benefits of targeting specific markets in architecture and... - July 19, 2007 - BJAC
SFL + a Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Robin Laney has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Laney will contribute to the firm’s product research and development teams, while placing a strong focus on the integration of green features. - July 13, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
3D AutoCAD Provides Impressive Results for Kitchen Design Applications
GSI Design Consultants, an out-source design contractor for kitchen, bath, whole house cabinetry and custom built in projects introduces 3D AutoCAD to their product line. - July 12, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
Good To Be Green Launches Profiled Listings for Professional Services
Seattle based, Good To Be Green has released its new product offering for professional service advertisers on its web site, www.goodtobegreen.com and announces upcoming pilot program for their Profiled Listings for Products. - July 11, 2007 - Good To Be Green Inc
Small Business Research Board: Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 30, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Crafty Cabinet Suppliers Design Higher Profits by Outsourcing Design Work
Cabinet design outsource service provides higher profits and greater flexibility for clients. - June 28, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
Dwyer Cabinetry First to Receive Greenguard Certification; Low-Emitting Materials Help Building Professionals Support Good Indoor Air Quality
Dwyer Products Corp. is pleased to announce that its line of custom steel and thermofoil cabinetry has been designated Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI). - June 27, 2007 - Dwyer Kitchens Inc
Frank Harmon Designs Contemporary "Cabins" & Pavilionfor Lost Rock Development in Arkansas
Frank Harmon Architect, an award-winning firm based in Raleigh, has designed four of the lake-side residences, or “cabins,” and an outdoor pavilion that will comprise a unique, environmentally sustainable development near Beaver Lake, Arkansas, known as “Lost Rock.” Harmon... - June 25, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Frank Harmon to Present "Architecture with a Conscience" at AIA/Georgia Design Conference
Attending designers will gain a greater understanding of new techniques and methods for designing and building “green” architecture in the Southeast and beyond. - June 17, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Pelladio Developers Announces Style Search Contest for Their 950MODE Condominium Project in Northern Liberties
Pelladio Developers and Philly Style Magazine are showcasing some of Philly's hottest designers with "Style Search": An interior design contest for Pelladio Developers' 950MODE condominium project in Northern Liberties. The contest launches June 21, at Philadelphia Style Magazine's Best of Style Party. - June 11, 2007 - Pelladio Developers, LLC
SFL + a Architects Sponsors 2nd Annual Lifetime Legacy Award Ceremony
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 Lifetime Legacy Award Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, June 13 from 7-9:30 p.m. at The... - June 07, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Kenneth Brown Design Goes Online with MSN Shopping
Celebrity interior designer Kenneth Brown and MSN Shopping have teamed up to bring today’s hottest interior design ideas, trends and tips to the online community. This month Kenneth shares his ideas about summer and covers hot color combinations for a cool summer look, sizzling outdoor rooms and fabulous French faux bois mirrors, chairs, benches and lamps. - June 05, 2007 - Kenneth Brown Design
SFL + a Architects Sponsors 5th Annual North Carolina Education Ball
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 North Carolina Education Ball scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at the Progress Energy Center for... - June 04, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Frank Harmon Architects Welcomes New Members of Design Team
"This is the best place I could ask to be." -- architectural intern Will Lambeth - June 02, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Transoft Solutions Launches ParkCAD 3.0
Latest release provides users a more intuitive approach to parking lot design - June 02, 2007 - Transoft Solutions
SFL + a Architects Awarded Business of the Year
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that the firm has received the 2006 “Business of the Year” award from the Cumberland County Business Council. Presented annually, the Cumberland County Business Council “Business of the Year” award... - May 30, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Jorge H. Garcia of Garcia Stromberg Named Assistant Chair for ULI’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council
Jorge H. Garcia, CEO of the International award winning Garcia Stromberg Architects of Boca Raton and Stuart, FL has been appointed Assistant Chair for The Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council. In this role, Garcia will participate in all administrative and... - May 24, 2007 - Garcia Stromberg
Gurlitz Architectural Group Project Named One of Triangle’s Best; Erwin Terrace - “Best Mixed-Use Development”
A project by Gurlitz Architectural Group, a Triangle-based full service architectural firm, has been named as recipient of the Champion Award for “Best Mixed-Use Development” by “Space – Commercial Real Estate Quarterly.” The project, Erwin Terrace, was recognized for... - May 23, 2007 - Gurlitz Architectural Group, PA
Studio 5 Partnership Announces Promotions and Additions
Glen Rock Architect/Planning Firm Announces Promotions and Additions - May 16, 2007 - Studio 5 Partnership, Architects/Planners
Satori Group, Inc. and Deltek, Inc. Announce Relationship to Provide Integrated Best of Class Reporting, Analytics, and Profitability Management for Project Focused Firms
Satori Group Inc., a premier provider of enterprise class business intelligence and business performance management applications to law firms, professional services, and consumer products companies and Deltek, the leading provider of enterprise management software for project-focused organizations... - May 15, 2007 - Satori Group, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Design/Build Method
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on the use of the design/build method in architecture. In the podcast, Jurkowski compares this method to the traditional project process and... - May 15, 2007 - BJAC
SFL + a Architects Announces New Project Designer
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Jeffrey Snedeker has joined the firm as a project designer. In this position, Snedeker will be responsible for the range of tasks within project management, including needs assessments, program evaluation, design, site... - May 14, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Frank Harmon Wins Regional Award for Residence that Captures National Attention
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, recently received a Merit Award from the Triangle AIA Awards program for a house he designed on Shem Creek in Charleston, South Carolina, that is quickly garnering national attention. It will be featured in both Architectural... - May 11, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
JDavis Architects PLLC Receives 2007 Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Business Award
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The firm will be honored at the Chamber’s annual Pinnacle Business Awards Celebration... - May 08, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Sportexe Coach of the Year Winners Send Players to NFL
Houston’s Art Briles and Coastal Carolina’s David Bennett Coach Talent to Next Level - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
City Mayor Invites All to Doral Park Opening Ceremony
City of Doral Conducts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Public Sports Park - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
Former Sportexe af2 Coach of the Year Makes AFL Impact
San Jose Defensive Coordinator Kevin Guy Changes Leagues, Not Success - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
Frank Harmon Presents "America's New Regionalism" at 2007 AIA National Convention
Ted Flato, Trey Trahan and Antoine Predock joined Harmon on the podium. - May 05, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Practice Makes Perfect at LSU on Sportexe Turf … Tigers Send 12 to NFL, Including No. 1 Pick
JaMarcus Russell Leads LSU to New Record with Four First-Round Picks - May 04, 2007 - Sportexe
Frank Harmon Serves as Judge for Austin, TX, Architectural Design Awards
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of the award-winning firm Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, recently served as a judge for the Austin, Texas, Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ 2007 design awards program. The judging took place on April 27. AIA/Austin’s Design Awards... - May 04, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Aga Khan Architecture Award Winning Art Center Celebrates Its 50th Anniversay in Egypt
The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Center received the prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award in 1983. It is world famous for its hand made, museum quality tapestries. The Art Center began its 50th Anniversay celebrations in 2006 with a Tapestry Exhibit in London and the publication of 'Egyptian Landscapes' which describes the Art Center's architectural developments over the past 50 years. - May 02, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
JDavis Architects, PLLC Named to List of Top Triangle Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that the firm has been ranked 4th among the top architects in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings for the list were based on the number of registered architects working in the Triangle, with ties being broken by the... - April 30, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Design. Innovation. Style. Function.
Hopfoot, provider of high-end Italian kitchen, bathroom and home-decor products, is proud to introduce new exciting lines which they will showcase at KBIS in Las Vegas, NV on May 8th-11th. One of these is an extraordinary column washbasin (from their Virtu Line) unlike any seen before in the United... - April 28, 2007 - Hopfoot, LLC
SFL + a Architects Announces New CAD Technician
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Cindi French has joined the firm as a CAD Technician. In this position, French will be responsible for a wide range of construction administration duties, primarily drafting data for client projects, both large and small. - April 26, 2007 - SFL + A Architects