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Glazing Consultants International, LLC Gets Orlando VA Medical Center Contract
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Glazing Consultants International, LLC (GCI), was recently selected to provide building envelope consulting services for the fourth and final package for the new Orlando VA Medical Center. GCI has been chosen to perform quality assurance, site inspections and product... - December 29, 2010 - GCI Consultants, LLC
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Employees Make a Difference in Their Communities
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) employees carried out several food drives and adopted multiple families for various local charities during the holiday season. - December 25, 2010 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Julian Construction Say Winter Rains Can Increase Drainage Problems
When rainwater isn’t able to drain properly, it can cause damage to a home’s walls, basement and foundation. - December 23, 2010 - Julian Construction
ROJO Saves Time, Money, and Headaches by Providing More Than Just Blueprints
Pumping massive horsepower into their drawing board, BIM technologies have allowed ROJO to envision more than ever. This process is a direct ROI (return on investment) for the client, eliminating unnecessary overages in material, post-document subcontractor design costs, and valuable time. - December 23, 2010 - ROJO Architecture
Jason Lawson Joins Buric as Project Analyst
Working within Buric’s Project Controls group, Lawson will focus on field validation services and 4D Building Information Modeling (BIM) scheduling. - December 23, 2010 - Buric
Great House Design Remains on Top with Global Outlook and Vision
Through its knowledge of international business and building codes, Great House Design has managed to place itself in a near-impregnable position as one of the sole developers of home plans in the United States that does business internationally. - December 23, 2010 - Great House Design
Calibrate, Inc. Launches User Qualification Clinic
Clinic emphasizes best practices for pipetting technique. - December 23, 2010 - Calibrate, Inc.
Commercial Duct Cleaning and Combustible Dust Remediation Company Announces New Employee
Hughes Environmental appoints new Account Executive. - December 22, 2010 - Hughes Environmental
Training Classes in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale Plays
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - December 20, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Build It Green Recognizes California's Green Building Leaders
Build It Green’s 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony at the Brower Center last week recognized green building industry leaders from the public and private sector. This diverse group of thought leaders are helping to make residential green building standard practice across the state of California. - December 18, 2010 - Build It Green
Challenging Construction Trends, Studio Independent Renovates Building for Local Advertising Agency
Studio Independent LLC, a young architecture firm based in Ybor City, has designed the new headquarters for the local branding house SPARK. The 7,000sf renovation of a 1969 metal building, previously used as an auto parts retail store and warehouse, is located at 2309 West Platt Street in Hyde... - December 17, 2010 - Studio Independent LLC
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass Awarded BuildingGreen’s 2010 Top 10 Product Award as Bird Safety Takes Priority in Green Building Practices
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass by ARNOLD GLAS has been selected as one of BuildingGreen’s Top-10 products of the year by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®. This recognition puts the issue of bird protection in front of green building professionals. It is a big step forward towards increasing awareness of the issue and facilitating the expansion of green-build-think to incorporate bird friendly design into architecture. - December 16, 2010 - ARNOLD GLAS
Hints and Tips for Winter Gardeners from DIY Matters
As we enter the festive months of December and January, DIY Matters offers some advice for Winter gardeners. With seeds lying dormant awaiting Spring there is certainly less to do - but there is plenty of work for those who want the perfect garden. Planning your garden is one of the greatest... - December 16, 2010 - DIY Matters
PinnacleAIS Corrosion Expert Assumes Chair of NACE Petroleum Refining Corrosion Group
PinnacleAIS’ head corrosion engineer designated Chair of Technology Exchange Group within NACE International. - December 15, 2010 - PinnacleAIS, LLC
First National Geomatics Prize & Gold Medal Awarded in Nigeria
The GeoQinetiq Geomatics Gold Medal & Prize was held successfully at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja - Nigeria on the 25th November 2010. The occasion was held under the theme “Geomatics and the Opportunities it presents for our Nation’s... - December 15, 2010 - GeoQinetiq Limited
BJAC Releases Podcast on Resource Sharing Models
Jason Chang Shares Design Strategies for Security Training Facilities - December 15, 2010 - BJAC
Eagle Ford Shale: ARWA's CEO Announces the Next Generation of Oil & Gas Agents Sign Up for Training
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. It is anticipated the development of the Eagle Ford Shale will continue for the next two decades. - December 13, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
RAD-Planning Releases New 'The RADIANT' Newsletter for Radiology Architects, Managers, Engineers and Equipment Planners
RADIOLOGY Planning (RAD-Planning) has recently unveiled their new 'The RADIANT' email newsletter. Readers familiar with the group's prior publication, the 'MRI Newsletter,' may be surprised to see coverage of not only MRI, but also CT, PET and nuclear medicine, and all of imaging. - December 13, 2010 - RADIOLOGY Planning
Village of Wilmette Wins Patron of the Year Award for Public Works Expansion
The Village of Wilmette, Illinois has received a major award for its role as an outstanding patron of architecture. - December 13, 2010 - Legat Architects, Inc.
Boston Brick and Stone Wins “Best in Pasadena” Award
Wins Award for Best in Pasadena for Third Straight Year. - December 12, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
Westec Plastics Announces New Capability
With the addition of another medical device company to its growing list of customers, Westec Plastics also expanded its technical capabilities to include the molding of Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP). In a total project timeline of 5½ weeks, Westec Plastics designed and built in its in-house,... - December 11, 2010 - Westec Plastics Corporation
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Railok™ 90, Improved Fall Protection for Ladder and Structure Climbing
Vertical fall arrest rail system that optimises safety and maximises freedom of movement. - December 10, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Checklists
A range of free checklists to assist with your height safety inspection and maintenance program. - December 09, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
ARXX Corporation Announces the Launch of New Energy-Efficient Basement Finishing System
reFIT is a new, fast, easy, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to finish and insulate basements and interior spaces, representing the latest addition to ARXX’s portfolio of innovative and energy-efficient green building materials. Installing reFIT is less expensive than finishing a basement or interior space using conventional construction methods attributable to the reduced material, competitive price point and reduced labor involved. - December 08, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
ROJO Designs Bistro That Defies Economy and Looks Good Doing It
Innovative Design and Creative Entrepreneurs are a Formula for Success at Park Square Cellar in Tampa, FL. - December 08, 2010 - ROJO Architecture
Staffelbach Completes Green Project in McKinney
Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has recently completed a LEED Silver project in McKinney, Texas. Independent Bank at 1600 Redbud in McKinney is located in a 64,000 square foot building. Staffelbach collaborated with Jim Wilson Architects to design all of... - December 08, 2010 - Staffelbach
Strategic Technology Group (STG), USA Launches Engineering Innovation Workshops in India
“Accelerating Engineering Innovation in India” 2 DAY workshop in Bangalore, Dec 10th & 11th, 2010 By Strategic Technology Group (USA). Day 1: Unleashing Engineering Innovation Strategy. Day 2: Advanced Simulation Techniques for Electric Vehicles, Solar Inverters, Embedded Systems etc. - December 04, 2010 - strategic tech group
BJAC Building Earns LEED® Silver Certification
The Gateway Research Building I Recognized for Sustainability and Green Design by Architectural Firm - December 04, 2010 - BJAC
Julian Construction Offers 50% Off Winter Special on Foundation Replacement Services
Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations - December 03, 2010 - Julian Construction
Mechdyne, Raytheon and Rockwell Collins Demonstrating Collaborative CAD Review Sessions at the Defense Manufacturing Conference 2010
Mechdyne Corporation is partnering with Raytheon and Rockwell Collins to demonstrate a new technology to interact with and share computer-aided design (CAD) data across remote collaborative immersive environments at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC), November 29 to December 2, 2010, in Las... - December 01, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Luxury Garden and Landscape Designer Bowles & Wyer Purchase Workspace Mini
Out of the box software from Union Square meets needs of 10-person practice - December 01, 2010 - Union Square Software
Sacramento Inspection LLC Offering Energy Audits and Thermography Analysis
Sacramento Inspection LLC is expanding their services to include energy audits and thermography analysis. - November 29, 2010 - Sacramento Inspection LLC
Meller Construction Consultants to Adopt Workspace Mini
Software to underpin ISO9001 and drive their business development activities. - November 29, 2010 - Union Square Software
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architecture Firm List
Local Architecture Firm Recognized by Triangle Business Journal - November 26, 2010 - BJAC
Motive Announces Involvement in New Foretravel IH-45 Model
Motive completed the CAD and Engineering requirements for the IH-45 body and dashboard program. - November 26, 2010 - Motive Industries Inc.
Geometric Upgrades to ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Geometric Ltd announced today that it has upgraded to the latest International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 standard for quality management systems for engineering services. - November 25, 2010 - Geometric Ltd
Julian Construction Expands Its Headquarters
Julian de La Torre was proud when he expanded his headquarters to a large commercial building with a sizable material yard in Los Angeles. - November 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
CORE Development Services Co-Founder John Koos to Share Insight at First AGL Regional Conference
Longtime Planner to Provide Guidance & Tips Regarding Zoning Issues - November 25, 2010 - Core Development Services
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Completes Seapoint Condo Tower
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design is finishing up the interiors installation for the Seapoint Condominiums at Naples Cay in Naples, Florida. The Seapoint Condo tower is a beach side, luxury mid-rise tower built in 1991. Beasley & Henley was contracted to begin the... - November 24, 2010 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
DPR West Palm Beach Office Earns Industry Gold Award
Local Office Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors - November 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
iDream to Standardise Laxmi Dental Clinic
Mumbai based architectural firm iDream has been commissioned to work on a standardization exercise for an upcoming series of Dental Clinics called Laxmi Dental. It involves defining a uniform set of spatial, finishes and colour standards for all facilities across various locations. The advantages... - November 24, 2010 - iDream Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
Sodexo Hires iDream to Design New Office in Mumbai
Sodexo, the food services and facilities management major, has hired iDream to design their new office in Mumbai. This new office is part of Sodexo’s expansion plans and will cater to the growing Mumbai and Western India region. iDream will be designing the interiors of the new facility along... - November 24, 2010 - iDream Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
Frank Garza Jr. to Unveil Grazen Engineering's Oil Remediation Process at New York Gala Event
Grazen Engineering Plans to Unveil Their Highly Anticipated Oil Remediation Process at a New York Gala Event. - November 21, 2010 - Grazen Engineering
DPR Construction Honored with ‘Orchid’ Award for Sustainable Design by the San Diego Architectural Foundation
The Orchids and Onions Awards, produced by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, annually recognizes the good and the bad of San Diego urban design and planning projects. - November 20, 2010 - DPR Construction
Miller Construction Co. Building Orange Bowl Field in Miami
A new Miami community landmark is taking shape as Miller Construction Company builds Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park in Miami for the Orange Bowl Committee. The recreational facility will include a new youth sports/high school football stadium, track and other improvements at Moore Park, 765 NW... - November 20, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
AIA Detroit Announces Honor Award Winners
Architect recipients include architects Victor A. Saroki, FAIA; William Dunn, Robert L. Ziegelman, FAIA; Cory C. Lavigne, AIA LEED® AP; and Janice L. Suchan, AIA LEED® AP. Firm recipients include SmithGroup, inFORM Studio, SHW Group, Albert Kahn Associates Inc., and Constantine George Pappas AIA Architecture/Planning. - November 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Mechdyne Supports Two Industry Partners at infoComm Asia
Mechdyne Corporation partnered with Digital Projection International and dnp at infoComm Asia, November 17-19th in Hong Kong. - November 20, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
CCA Receives Multiple Air Pollution Control Orders in Excess of $6 Million
Combustion Components Associates (CCA; Monroe, CT), a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing combustion optimization and NOx reduction equipment and technologies, announced the receipt of air pollution control orders in the U.S. and Europe totaling over $6M. Two orders are for... - November 19, 2010 - Combustion Components Associates