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Expanding Broadband Could be Tourist Boon for Rural Regions
The new economic Stimulus Package’s proposed spending on broadband Internet access could prove to be a huge boon for recreational tourism and economic development in rural regions that could greatly benefit from tourists’ dollars, according to recreation planner Edwin Gardner of... - May 06, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Green Drinks Comes to Concord, New Hampshire
NH Green Builder, Zetland Homes LLC, and The Red Blazer Restaurant Bring Green Drinks Monthly Event to Concord, NH. - May 05, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Taylor & Syfan's Engineering Talents on Display at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Taylor & Syfan, a California-based structural engineering firm looked to for its experience with one-of-a-kind projects, led a team engineeers in the construction of The Bamboo Starscraper. - May 02, 2009 - Taylor & Syfan Consulting Engineers
Accent Construction Receives Trendsetter Award
Firm Recognized for Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices - May 02, 2009 - Accent Construction
Staffelbach Completes Project for Bluffview Management
Dallas-based Staffelbach has recently completed a project for Bluffview Management which focused on programming, space-planning, design and documentation for the 8,750 square foot corporate office on McKinney Avenue in Dallas. Described as “a perfect balance between luxury and... - May 02, 2009 - Staffelbach
Mark Baker, IBA Consultants, Receives LEED Professional Accreditation
For his thorough understanding of sustainable building practices and energy-efficient products, Mark Baker has received Professional Accreditation from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). - May 02, 2009 - IBA Consultants
BJAC Architect Earns LEED Certification
Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced Benjamin Ward has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U.S. - May 01, 2009 - BJAC
Jackson Design & Remodeling Wins National Chrysalis Award and Four San Diego Contractor of the Year Awards
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) is proud to announce the company has been honored with a national Chrysalis award and four San Diego Contractor of the Year (CoTY) awards. Judged by editors and writers of Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, Southern Living and Houseplans.com, the... - April 30, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Moonlight USA, Inc. Signs SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for East Coast Representation
Moonlight USA, Inc. President Dieter Kondek has signed an agreement with SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for representation on the East Coast of the United States. The agreement will provide a strong presence for Moonlight’s unique, unbreakable globe lighting to hotel and resort project designers. - April 27, 2009 - Moonlight USA, Inc.
Custom Home of the Year for Design Awarded for an Unprecedented 2nd Time to John Lively & Associates
John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. This is the crowning achievement for the Dallas / Ft. Worth design firm who has a strong history of awards for industry-leading Architectural designs. - April 25, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
Nutri-Lawn Offers Ecologically Safe Solutions in Response to Provincial Pesticide Ban
Established and experienced in the realm of minimizing or eliminating the use of pesticides, Nutri-Lawn offers sound solutions for homeowners who may feel at a loss for solutions to maintain their home lawn, when the new provincial Cosmetic Pesticide Ban removes their ability to use these familiar products. - April 25, 2009 - Nutri-Lawn
Surface Consulting Completes Smallwood Project
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting is pleased to announce the completion of the façade for a luxury home at The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. O’Guin collaborated with BCB Homes to provide an exquisite exterior with references to the Spanish Revival style... - April 24, 2009 - Surface Consulting
Staffing News from CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc. (CLD)
CLD Consulting Engineers makes several staff announcements. - April 24, 2009 - CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Introducing “Moonlight Art Collection UNIQUE” Indoor/Outdoor Globe Lights from Germany
Magnificent in appearance with artistic expressions of shape and color, Moonlight Art Collection UNIQUE is the newest offering from Moonlight USA, Inc. Released this month, these one-of-a-kind works of art have unique designs incorporating colorful circles, stripes, swirls and streaks inside the depths of a thick, unbreakable dome. No two globes are identical. - April 24, 2009 - Moonlight USA, Inc.
BJAC’s Dan Ludwig 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 Dan Ludwig, project architect at BJAC, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - April 23, 2009 - BJAC
Hardin Construction Company Named Top General Contractor
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been featured in the Triangle Business Journal as one of the Triangle’s top 25 general contractors. Rankings were based on 2008 Triangle gross... - April 23, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
The Green Team CT Sponsors Recycling at the Green Earth Fair in Westport CT, Homeowners and the Public Can Recycle Household Batteries and CFL Bulbs
The Green Team CT will be at the Green Earth Fair located at 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT Saturday, April 25th from 11am - 4 pm. The Green Team is committed to helping the community go green. Homeowners can come and practice green living by getting rid of their household batteries and... - April 22, 2009 - The Green Team CT LLC
Zetland Homes LLC of New Hampshire and Westchester Modular Homes Join to Offer Green Custom Homes
Zetland Homes LLC of New Hampshire Joins with Westchester Modular Homes to Offer Custom Modular Homes Focusing on Energy Efficient and Green Homes. - April 22, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Constructive Trade LLC Announces Partnership with Green Building Projects
Today, the buzz in the construction project industry is all about going ‘green’. But what exactly does that mean? And what’s the most cost-effective method of going about it? - April 22, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Land Title Training Class
There is a need for trained land title abstractors. It is anticipated the development of the Haynesville Shale will continue for the next two decades. According to local professionals, land title abstractors working in the area of the Haynesville Shale typically earn between $45,000 to $90,000... - April 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Green Nanotech Helps Consumers and Industry Save Money While Saving the Earth
Nanotechnology has been the talk of science for creating new drug delivery systems and making electronics smaller, but a U.S. company, Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Ticker: INTK), has brought nanotech down to earth and made it ‘green’ at the same time. The company’s approach to... - April 21, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC
IBA Consultants Secures Contract to Provide Services for The New Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital
To ensure a strong exterior protects people and resources on the inside, The Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital hires IBA Consultants for it's new medical center in Hollywood, Fla. IBA adds this project to its growing portfolio of prominent health facilities. - April 19, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Pathway Landscape and ParadiseFSLandscaping Announce Strategic Partnership
Local Arizona landscapers team up to provide powerful, cost-effective, full service landscape services throughout Arizona. - April 19, 2009 - Pathway Landscape
4th Dimension PCB Obtains ITAR Registration
4th Dimension PCB, Inc., a provider of printed circuit board (PCB) design services, announced today that it has obtained International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registration. Administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), under authority... - April 19, 2009 - 4th Dimension PCB
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
NH Home Builder Offering Dinner Seminar on Building a Custom Modular Home and Green Building
Zetland Homes LLC and Westchester Modular Homes Present Free Dinner Seminar on Building A Custom Modular Home and Green Building with Modular Technology on May 7. - April 18, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Birdair, Inc. Co-Sponsors Architectural Lecture at the University of Buffalo
Architect and Structural Engineer Charles Walker Speaks to Students, Local Architects on the Technical Realization of Complex Structures at Third Annual Birdair Lecture. - April 18, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
ToxicRisk.com Combines Latest EPA Toxic Release Inventory Data with Google Maps
In 1996 MapCruzin.com created the very first U.S. based interactive toxic release maps on the internet. This led to developing the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) maps for Environmental Defense Fund's Scorecard project in 1997. Since then, MapCruzin.com has developed many other map-based environmental internet projects because they believe that increased public awareness results in reducing risks. ToxicRisk.com, based on EPA Toxic Release Data with Google Maps, builds on this history. - April 17, 2009 - MapCruzin
CounterCrete Announces GreenCrete Countertop Availability
CounterCrete is pleased to introduce their new line of quality countertops to the marketplace. The new GreenCrete series is CounterCrete’s new environmentally friendly countertops that are now in production. GreenCrete countertops are integrated with 100% recycled glass and a cement binder that produces an eye catching finish and is a great addition to any home or business. GreenCrete surfaces can also be used as table tops, bathroom partitions, floors, wall coverings. - April 16, 2009 - CounterCrete, LLC
Linda Kulka Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders
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 Linda Kulka, director of interiors, was named a Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Book... - April 15, 2009 - BJAC
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 2nd Annual Greenerborough
Green building expert to speak on: Decoding Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Beyond at the Greenerborough Green Living Expo & Festival on Saturday April 18. - April 12, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Recreation Planners Use Technology to Get Public Participation
“A 21st century way to engage the public directly in recreation and conservation decisions” – that’s how planner Edwin S. Gardner of Heritage Strategy Group describes the approach he and his team are taking to make sure the public is keenly involved in the 2010-2020... - April 11, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Donated Architectural Renderings from James Colucci Enterprises LLC Help Spur Construction Project for Vets
It’s hard to imagine that an architectural rendering could change an injured service member’s life forever, but in the case of Sgt. Mark Ecker and Sgt. Michael Downing, donated renderings from James Colucci Enterprises are a step in the right direction. - April 11, 2009 - James Colucci Enterprises
Cutting Edge, Responsible Lighting Has a New Place to Stay in Chicago
Lightswitch Architectural Brings Light to a New City Hotel. - April 11, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
INCODIO and SCALE-RT – New Tools for Automotive Software-in-the-Loop Applications
Software-in-the-Loop simulation provides advantages at an early test stage and for automated calibration of an ECU-software (e.g. engine and transmission control) in the laboratory. The original software of an ECU coupled with continuous models of the vehicle is then simulated by means of one or several PCs. - April 11, 2009 - Cosateq GmbH & Co. KG
Dan Fields Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders
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 Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, was named a Charlotte Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine’s... - April 09, 2009 - BJAC
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Receive Tensioned Membrane Roof from Birdair, Inc.
Birdair to Serve as Roofing Sub-Contractor for Three FIFA 2010 World Cup Stadiums - April 03, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Adds Sustainable Multifamily Renovation Group to Their Practice
Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, inc. announces the expansion of their multifamily and mixed-use studio with the launch of the Sustainable Multifamily Renovation Group (SMRG). - April 03, 2009 - Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator, Author and Landscape Designer of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a Featured Writer for The Bark Magazine.
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator, author and landscape designer of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a featured writer for "The Bark" magazine online. Elizabeth's first article entitled, "Dig In," is for dog owners who want to garden with their dogs. In her article, Elizabeth discusses how... - April 03, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
NH Custom Home Builder Zetland Homes LLC Spring 2009 Planning & Building Seminar
New Hampshire custom home builder is offering a free Home Planning & Building seminar with information on the steps needed to build a custom home whether it is stick built, SIP, log, timber frame or modular. Includes an explanation of the Energy Star and Green Build NH programs so you can take advantage of tax rebates. - April 02, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
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
Concepts NREC’s David Japikse to Present on Turbo-Performance Modeling at Sae 2009 World Congress
Green energy expert will receive SAE Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery and Applications Engineering Award, among highest honors accorded to engineers - April 01, 2009 - Concepts NREC
InteliSum Brazil Opens Doors to Massive Oil & Gas Industries
Salt Lake based InteliSum Inc. opens a new oil and gas division in Brazil. - March 28, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
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 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
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
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.
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.
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
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