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Next BESI Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
It’s good to know that if your home was remediated under this protocol that it would not require additional work in order to meet the latest CPSC/HUD interim guidance or to be aligned with the court’s (MDL No. 2047) ruling. - April 21, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
KAI Texas Appoints New Senior Project Architect
Robert Nieporte, AIA, named senior project architect at KAI Texas, a Dallas-based firm. - April 21, 2010 - KAI Texas
Pinnacle Infrared to Provide BlockWallScanIR™ Services in Kansas and Oklahoma
Pinnacle Infrared, a provider of building diagnostic services, will provide BlockWallScanIR™ services to the Kansas and Oklahoma area. BlockWallScanIR™ is a service which provides infrared surveys of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings built with CMU (Concrete Masonry Units) or block walls. - April 21, 2010 - Pinnacle Infrared
FEECO Proudly Sponsors “Green Innovations 2010” on Earth Day
FEECO proudly supports the 2nd annual Green Innovations 2010 hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on April 22-23, 2010. - April 21, 2010 - FEECO International, Inc
NC Testing Lab Provides Design Help for UL and CE Certification at ATX South Charlotte April 28-29
CertifiGroup helps manufacturers comply with product certification for US / Canada / EU (UL, CSA, CE) with free lab sessions in Cary NC. Visit Booth 1824 at the ATX South in Charlotte April 28-29. - April 20, 2010 - CertifiGroup
EMLab P&K’s Virginia Lab Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Supports Northeast with Mold and Bacteria Analysis
EMLab P&K has been serving Virginia and surrounding states for over 5 years. The Virginia lab offers mold and bacterial analysis. - April 18, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
John Packer Associates Have Been Awarded the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Accreditation
This recognition further demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable design and management in all aspects of their work - April 18, 2010 - John Packer Associates
Integrated Solutions Group Completes 10,000 SF Build-Out for Commonwealth Group/Amtrak
Northeast office build-out company Integrated Solutions Group from Newton, MA completes a 10,000 SF build-out for Commonwealth Group/Amtrak by partnering with local affiliate, Creative Office Environments. - April 16, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Rabine Group’s National Paving Companies to Exhibit at Leading Retail Trade Show
Chicagoland-based Rabine Paving America and UltraLot will showcase their sustainable, innovative and first cost competitive asphalt and concrete paving options to country’s top retail facilities. - April 16, 2010 - Rabine Group
BJAC Releases Podcast on Construction Administration Communication
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on the importance of good communication within a team during the construction phase of a... - April 16, 2010 - BJAC
BESI Offers Defective Drywall Remediation Protocol That Exceeds CPSC/HUD Interim Guidance and Aligns with the Recent Court Ruling
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - April 15, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Quorum Services Renders Valuable My Safe Florida Home Program
My Safe Florida Home Program offered by Quorum Services facilitates in comprehending the current conditions of home systems. This program further helps in attaining home loans and insurance policies against hurricane disaster damages. - April 15, 2010 - quorumservices
Architect D. William Otey Joins Western Architectural
Strategic hire positions the Portland-based forensic architecture and engineering firm to meet a growing demand for building envelope consulting and construction defect litigation services. - April 15, 2010 - Western Architectural
Internet Radio Show Your Time with Josie Launches. Added to Mav Management family.
Your Time with Josie is a weekly radio program hosted by 15 year old Josie, featuring a different celebrity guest each week. - April 13, 2010 - Mav Management
Tectonix Steel : Steel Fabricators in Southern Utah and Las Vegas Help Each Other Survive While the Steel Industry is Struggling
Tectonix Steel recently sent their sales manager to southern Utah to develop relationships with steel fabrication companies in that region. He drove 1,000 miles and visited 10 steel fabricators in 2 days. These steel fabricators were all located between Cedar City Utah and Las Vegas... - April 11, 2010 - Tectonix Steel
KAI Texas to Design/Engineer New Highland Hills Branch Library
KAI Texas will serve as architect and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineer on the City of Dallas’ new Highland Hills Branch Library. The new environmentally-friendly library is being designed to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. The... - April 10, 2010 - KAI Texas
FEECO International Celebrates Its 59th Anniversary
FEECO International, one of the world’s leading suppliers of agglomeration, thermal processing, material handling and waste processing solutions, are proud to announce their 59th year in business. - April 09, 2010 - FEECO International, Inc
Union Square Software Secures First Contract in Manufacturing Sector
Centrax place £150,000 order for Workspace due to strong product functionality and cost effectiveness. - April 09, 2010 - Union Square Software
Capital Safety Australia Introduces the Lad-Saf® Powered Climb Assist System
Lad-Saf® Powered Climb Assist System – two in one powered ladder climbing system offering both Fall Protection and Climbing Assistance. - April 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Florida’s Miller Construction Company and Moss & Associates Launch New Statewide Healthcare Construction Company
Two leading healthcare construction firms have joined forces to launch Moss Miller Healthcare, a unique company designed to meet the growing demand for hospitals, clinics and research institutions across the state of Florida. Moss Miller Healthcare is a fusion of healthcare specialist teams... - April 08, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Cutting Heat Loss Saves Glass Buildings Millions in Energy Costs with the TEAM™ System by Retrofitting Buildings
Trans Energy Systems apply the TEAM™ systems, which is state of the art in perimeter energy control for commercial buildings. This cutting edge technology is instrumental in saving enormous energy costs in multi-storey buildings, which can be retrofitted with the system. - April 08, 2010 - Trans Energy Systems
Underwater Propeller Repair Performed In-Situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain
Underwater propeller repair (http://www.hydrex.be) performed in-situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain on a roro vessel suffering from severe propeller damage. - April 08, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
AshBritt Environmental Awarded U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract
AshBritt Environmental has been awarded a United States Army Corps of Engineers Advanced Contracting Initiative Single Award Task Order Contract for Debris Management Services for Regions 5 and 6a of the United States. - April 07, 2010 - AshBritt Environmental
BJAC Releases Podcast on Joint Public/Private Architectural Design
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on a joint public/private model of architecture and planning. In this podcast, Dan Fields,... - April 04, 2010 - BJAC
Local Businesses Partner to Provide Educational Resources for Professionals Looking for the Step Ahead in this Economy
Do You Know How to Tap into New Sustainability Incentives and Leverage Current Government Spending? Earlier this month Green Sacramento launched a new one-of-a-kind education and event space, Green Living Center (GLC) Education and Events Facility. The GLC aims at providing educational opportunities around various topics of sustainability and green lifestyles to Sacramento and the greater Northern California area. - April 03, 2010 - Green Living Center
New Resource for the Community: Sustainability Classes & Event Space in Sacramento
Now there is a one-stop resource for the Sacramento community on everything related to a sustainable home and lifestyle. Residents can attend a class hosted by the Green Living Center, host community events, or even rent the space for a private party. - April 03, 2010 - Green Living Center
Affordable Architectural CAD Drafting and 3D Modelling Services by OriGeoCAD
OriGeoCAD is offering cost effective 2D architectural drafting & 3D modelling outsourcing services, which will reduce the overhead cost of architects, building services consultants and contractors involved in the building and construction sectors. - April 03, 2010 - OriGeoCAD.Com
Integrated Solutions Group Acquires Benchmark Architectural Products
Northeast office build-out solutions company acquires commercial and institutional architectural products company to expand the range of available solutions for the commercial office build-out market. - April 01, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Tony Gee International: Bridge Building Company Recovering from Recession with 3 Leads and New Technology Development
Tony Gee International has been busy exploring opportunities overseas in the bridge engineering industry while also partnering to design new transportation technologies currently used in Asia and Europe. - April 01, 2010 - Tony Gee International
Comparison of Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti Shows Value of Preparation
Julian Construction Points to Building Codes as a Key Factor that Minimized Tragedy in Chile and Devastated Haiti. - April 01, 2010 - Julian Construction
Howard + Helmer Architecture Elects New President and Secretary
For the first time since the company was founded 29 years ago, Howard + Helmer Architecture has a new president and secretary. “As president of the firm since we opened our doors in 1981, I realized the time was right for us to take a look at our leadership and make adjustments to help us... - April 01, 2010 - Howard + Helmer architecture
Gilbert-Ash NI Limited Selects Workspace by Union Square Software to Centralise Systems and Introduce Standardised Procedures
UK contractor selects Workspace due to construction focus of the software. - April 01, 2010 - Union Square Software
Ecospeed Marine Coating System by Hydrex Lasts on Container Vessel After 2 Baltic Sea Winters
Ecospeed® marine coating system (http://www.ecospeed.be) lasts on the Baltic Swan container vessel after 2 Baltic winters looking virtually in the same condition as it was when it undocked 2 years ago. - March 31, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Terry Schultz Launches Career Site
ITT Graduate Takes Job Search Online with a New Career Portfolio - March 31, 2010 - Terry Schultz
Temecula Landscape Designer Earns Second Place for Water Conservation Design
Gilberto Porras, owner of Vintage Design & Landscape Construction, designs thoughtfully, water-responsible landscapes that are incredibly lush, colorful and esthetically pleasing to the eye. When artfully combined with affordable modern technology, Porras disproves the myth that these types of landscapes are limited to sparse, succulent desert shrubs in the yard. - March 26, 2010 - Vintage Design & Landscape Construction
movemanSKG Lifts Community Spirit
A movemanSKG wheelchair lift allows wheelchair users to access the first floor of Ashby Town Council's new community centre, which doubles as council offices. The lift also ensures the building is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - March 25, 2010 - movemanSKG
BJAC CEO Named American Institute of Architects Fellow
BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Lou Jurkowski, managing principal, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows. This honor is awarded to AIA... - March 25, 2010 - BJAC
Pico Rivera 4.4. Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Offer of Free Foundation Inspection
Julian Construction Wants Southern California’s Homeowners to be Prepared for the Next One. - March 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
BESI will present its fifth certification class for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation on May 3-4, 2010 at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs located at 620 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. - March 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology Invests in New Academic Research Building, Expands Scientific Programs
A new sustainable academic research facility by Francis Cauffman and Bergmann Associates will support new degree programs in the sciences and increase Rochester Institute of Technology’s research capacity. - March 24, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC Launches Innovative Ecommerce Tool for the Audio Visual Industry
Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC (PSM), an independent manufacturer's representative firm, has launched an innovative, dealer-focused interactive website this month. The site, www.psmreps.com, is designed to allow commercial A/V dealers and systems integrators the ability to research, price and... - March 23, 2010 - Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC
Union Square Launches New Project Accounting Functionality
Workspace Project Accounting gives Architects, Engineers and Consultants complete visibility of project and practice financial performance. - March 21, 2010 - Union Square Software
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Northeast U.S. After Flooding
EMLab P&K has increased mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing in the flooded areas in the Northeast. - March 20, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Buric Finds Poorly Installed EIFS at Senior Community
Building diagnostic investigation determines EIFS caused extensive structural damage. - March 19, 2010 - Buric
Nitrofreeze Cryogenic Deburring and Deflashing Services Expand Capacity
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. announces the acquisition of a new cryogenic finishing system that will expand capacity for both its Nitrofreeze® Cryogenic Deburring and Deflashing Services. These processes are used by a wide range of customers in diverse industries including... - March 19, 2010 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. Appoints William (Bill) Stack as Deputy Director of Programs
The Center for Watershed Protection, Inc., based in Ellicott City, MD, is proud to announce their newest staff member, William (Bill) Stack, who will be the new Deputy Director of Programs. He has worked for over 33 years in the watershed management and restoration field. Bill has been with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works where he retired as Chief of the Surface Water Management Division. - March 18, 2010 - Center for Watershed Protection
Architecture Firm Francis Cauffman Honored with Vista Award for New Construction
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman has received the 2010 Vista Award for new construction, which recognizes excellence in teamwork in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. - March 17, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Scott Walker, Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate to Visit Xten Industries
Scott Walker visits at Xten Industries for a stop on his Brown Bag Guide to Government campaign. - March 14, 2010 - Xten Industries
Outlier Planning Awarded Contract with the City of Sebastian
The Sebastian City Council has awarded Outlier Planning a contract to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its comprehensive plan, and to prepare a new Economic Development Element to the comprehensive plan. - March 14, 2010 - Outlier Planning