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Hughes Environmental Receives 2009 Best of Cincinnati Award
Hughes Environmental has been selected for the 2009 Best of Cincinnati Award in the Air Duct Cleaning category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - September 25, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
BJAC Named to List of Top Women-Owned Businesses
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle, according to the Triangle Business Journal’s List of... - September 25, 2009 - BJAC
Apetito’s Goods Lift Moves Heavy Loads
movemanSKG has installed a heavy-duty Titan goods lift at apetito ltd’s manufacturing plant in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. apetito is a global company that supplies quality frozen food and catering solutions. It has over 8,000 employees and boasts an impressive ten year track record in growth and... - September 24, 2009 - movemanSKG
Lifting Solution for Extreme Access Needs
movemanSKG’s new platform lift, Companion Extreme, features a robust steel construction with a painted finish. This means it resists rust and withstands harsh weather conditions, even those typical of Scandinavian winters. Suitable for wheelchair users, the lift is perfect for companies with... - September 24, 2009 - movemanSKG
CertifiGroup Program for General Contractors – Avoid Delays from UL Testing Issues on Jobsites
Knowing what to do when jobsite delays might occur makes the difference between days and weeks for solving UL problems. What are the questions for suppliers of non-certified equipment? - September 24, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Capital Safety Australia Introduces their Nomex®/Kevlar® High Temperature Fall Protection Range
Offers extended protection for Hot Work and the Utility industry, eliminating the risk of your fall protection equipment igniting or melting. - September 24, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Miho Koshido Named Retail Design Creative Director
International retail brand strategy and design firm, JGA, recently named Miho Koshido to creative director at JGA. She will be overseeing the project design process, working closely with her clients from initial conceptual development through final design. In announcing the appointment of Ms. - September 23, 2009 - JGA
movemanSKG Lift Feeds Hungry Students
Feeding nearly 400 hungry children is no easy task, but in term time Winchester House Boarding School serves meals to pupils three times a day, every day of the week. A two-stop movemanSKG dumb waiter moves food and beverages from the kitchen to upper level dining rooms. Located in the market town... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
University Opts for movemanSKG
movemanSKG has supplied a Titan goods lift to Bristol University’s acclaimed Department of Anatomy, which offers medical, veterinary and science courses to students, and conducts pioneering morphological research. The lift moves clinical waste, and human bodies between a newly built cold... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
Goods Lift Close to Heart
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) recently opened a new Furniture and Electrical (F&E) Store in Leicester, which sells donated items to raise money for the nation’s heart charity. A movemanSKG Titan goods lift allows F&E staff and volunteers to move heavy items from the basement... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
2009 International Photography Awards (IPA) Awards Juan Mullerat with a 1st Place and an Honorary Mention on Different Categories
The International Photography Awards Competition (IPA) awarded Juan Mullerat, an architect and urbanist who currently resides in Miami, Florida, the 1st place in Special - Industrial category for the entry "nuclear dawn" and an Honorable Mention in Architecture - Cityscapes category for the winning entry "reflected highlights" at their 2009 Competition. - September 19, 2009 - Juan Mullerat
Home Inspections of Northern Virginia Introduces Chinese Drywall Testing and Inspections
Virginia home owners worried about the health risks and damaging effects of Chinese drywall can find information on the website of Home Inspections of Northern Virginia, LLC, www.hiofnva.com. Chinese drywall has the potential to be the largest material defect to impact the construction industry... - September 19, 2009 - Home Inspections of Northern Virginia
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy Featured Speaker at Manchester Home and Energy Show
New Hampshire (NH) custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC to speak on Green Building and Energy Efficiency at the Manchester Home and Energy Show September 26 and 27, 2009. - September 18, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
New Moss Roof is the Lightest and Most Energy Efficient Green Roof on the Market
verticiel Inc. today announces the arrival of a moss tile system designed to be the lightest and most energy efficient green roof and living wall system on the market. The moss tile system, made of completely recycled materials, has an insulation value of R-35 when mature and weighs less than 7... - September 18, 2009 - verticiel inc.
BJAC’s Professional Staff Now 86 Percent LEED Accredited Professionals
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that 86 percent of the design staff has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U. - September 18, 2009 - BJAC
CertifiGroup CE Marking Program Cuts Trade Barriers for US Companies Selling Products in Europe
Europe’s laws for importing products can be a costly trade barrier for US manufacturers and distributors. Learn how to cut through EU red tape and get a CE Marking that will satisfy the authorities. - September 18, 2009 - CertifiGroup
CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc. (CLD) Annual Golf Tournament Contributes Funds to New Horizons
CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc. of Manchester, NH Raises Money for local soup kitchen. - September 17, 2009 - CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc.
SEPI Engineering Group Named Top Woman-Owned Business
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering, surveying and environmental design services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm has been ranked as one of the top women-owned... - September 16, 2009 - SEPI Engineering Group
Metal Coating and Joining Technology Showcased in Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine
"Reverse Machining" Technology, developed by Schultz-Creehan LLC, is profiled. - September 16, 2009 - Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.
East End Foods Shops for Platform Lift
movemanSKG has supplied East End Foods, the leading UK Indian foods distributor, with a custom-built goods lift for its cash and carry branch on Darwin Street in Birmingham. It allows customers to move desired purchases from the building’s upper floor to the ground level checkout... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
movemanSKG Makes the Grade
“We ensure any student with a disability is able to enjoy and access the full curriculum and facilities” says Carol Sheffield, Business Manager at West Bridgford School. “Our new Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG means wheelchair users can access the theatre, in which we hold... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Prestigious Platform Lift for Historic Venue
A Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG provides an access route for wheelchair users at Dundas Castle in Scotland. Specially built to fit in an existing shaft, it replaces a water-powered lift and travels nearly six metres between three floors. Dundas Castle, located near South Queensferry to the... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Titanic Lift for Foster & Freeman
A heavy-duty Titan goods lift from movemanSKG allows Foster & Freeman to move heavy products from its upper level workshop to a ground floor shipping area. Foster & Freeman develops and manufactures scientific instruments for the police and forensic laboratories, which improve the quality... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
movemanSKG Serves Scheff Foods a Lifting Solution
Scheff Foods’ new £5m production facility in Birmingham features a movemanSKG Prestige platform lift, which allows wheelchair users to access the building’s upper floor offices. It means the busy food manufacturer can accommodate less able employees, and complies with the... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
movemanSKG Supplies Platform Lifts to Top Bristol Restaurant
Brasserie Blanc, the famous restaurant chain, is using two movemanSKG Prestige platform lifts at its branch in Cabot Circus, Bristol. Cabot Circus is a recently opened shopping development in Bristol city centre, which cost £500 million to develop. It incorporates shops, offices, restaurants,... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Watersahpe Magazine Interviews Designer Randy Beard
Watershapes magazine recently posted an exclusive interview they conducted in August 2009, with watershape designer and Genesis 3 Platinum member, Randy Beard of Pure Water Pools in Costa Mesa, California. The interview traced his career from the 19 year-old swimming pool technician who cleaned... - September 15, 2009 - Pure Water Pools
USBC States the Importance of Certification in Remediation for Chinese Drywall
An entire program has been designed out of the workgroup Defective Drywall in America (DDIA) which included top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and 12 business sectors that were considered in the development of the certified protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Takes Stand on Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. Mr. Mulholland and the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup has for months tried every conceivable... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Chinese Drywall Certification Presented by USBCI in Orlando, Florida
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc. and U S Building Laboratories, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. USBCI and USBLI continue to do research and experiment with all kinds of... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Ronstan Introduces U.S. Market to Comprehensive Tensile Architecture Solutions
Architectural/Engineering Communities Benefit from New End-to-End Contracting Services - September 11, 2009 - Ronstan Tensile Architecture
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architect Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s lists for Largest North Carolina Architects. - September 11, 2009 - BJAC
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
Elizabeth Bublitz, Contributing Writer for the American Dog Magazine, Writes About "Toxic Plants" with Veterinarian Kris Ahlgrim of Golden, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, contributing writer for The American Dog Magazine, writes about "Toxic Plants" with veterinarian Kris Ahlgrim of Golden, Colorado. Elizabeth is the author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes - a pet friendly landscape company that creates beautiful yet functional yards based on dogs' habits. - September 07, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz Appeared on 9 News on September 4 to Discuss Pet Friendly Backyards
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, appeared on Channel 9 News on September 4 to discuss how to create pet friendly yards. Elizabeth was interviewed by 9 News Anchor Mark Koebrich of the 4 o'clock news. Her topics included material that prevents dogs from harming themselves in their backyard including safe edging and mulches, coyote roller and how to prevent dogs from escaping with chicken wire. - September 07, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Facilities Solutions Group Receives 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award
Facilities Solutions Group has been selected for the 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award in the Architectural Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each... - September 06, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.
Probe Manufacturing Inc. Appoints New CEO
Probe Manufacturing has announced the appointment of Kam Mahdi co-founder and its previous CEO as the new CEO. Kam Mahdi brings 15 years of electronics manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management expertise in to Probe Manufacturing. Kam Mahdi is co-founder and served Probe as... - September 05, 2009 - Probe Manufacturing
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI
Olds Elevator Makes Industries Safer with a Unique and Revolutionary Take on Vertical Elevation Systems
Olds Elevator in Hudson New Hampshire has introduced a vertical elevation system that offers industries safer and more effective material conveyance systems. Olds Elevator USA claims their system dramatically decreases the risk of explosions caused by dust clouds, a problem plaguing many industries requiring the movement of large amounts of materials. - September 03, 2009 - Olds USA
Austin Auditors' Marketing Campaign to Promote Energy Audits in Austin, TX Pushes Forward
"30% Plus" marketing campaign begins today. Offers 30% off standard ECAD Austin energy audit pricing. - September 02, 2009 - Austin Auditors
BJAC Earns Special Recognition Certificate and Proclamation at Raleigh’s Construction Expo
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm was honored with a Special Recognition Certificate and a Proclamation from the Mayor's office at the Construction Expo... - September 02, 2009 - BJAC
Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times
“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Heavy California Rainy Season Predicted - Check Your Foundations Now
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners with Indicators of Foundation Problems to Act Before the Rainy Season Starts - September 01, 2009 - Julian Construction
American Designer, Dutch Shipyard Introduce "Vision Line" 70 Meter Megayacht
Award-winning American yacht architect Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group, and Icon Yachts of Holland introduce the “VL-70,” a sleek, futuristic vessel loaded with all the special features of a world-class Super-Yacht within the “Build-Platform” of Icon Yachts. - August 31, 2009 - Setzer Design Group
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects Takes on Revitalization of Custer Road United Methodist Church Design
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects have signed on to redesign the Custer Road United Methodist Church of Plano, Texas to provide members an area to socialize and linger. Having successfully assisted the church with 9 previous growth phases, Brown, Brown & Associates –... - August 29, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
AIA Detroit Hosts “2009 Birmingham-Bloomfield House Tour,” Oct. 4th
Tour to feature innovative design concepts that represent some of the most current thinking and trends in residential design. - August 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Brown, Brown and Associates Architects Develops Systematic Analysis Process for Church Architecture
The Brown, Brown team is now lending their expertise to assist churches in analyzing their current ministry and church, to evaluate how they may continue to grow. This new Ministry Analysis service includes current building utilization, service times and ministry format to identify growth options,... - August 28, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
BJAC Senior Project Manager Earns LEED Accredited Professional
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 Terence McCabe, project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - August 28, 2009 - BJAC
Cornerstone Detention Products Ranks in Inc.’s Top 5000 List for Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
International detention products and services company Cornerstone Detention Products has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Cornerstone Detention Products, based in Tanner, Ala., received a ranking of 2,223 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. - August 27, 2009 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Biocontainment Facility Design and Construction Administration Completed by FSG
Facilities Solutions Group completes design and construction administration of Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) biocontainment facility in Chicago. As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ABSL-3 involves practices suitable for work with animals infected with indigenous... - August 27, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.