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Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) Opens Raleigh-Durham Office
EEI is pleased to announce the opening of a Raleigh-Durham office and the addition of Sean Saunders, PE, LEED® AP as Satellite Manager. EEI is a national facilities consulting firm, specializing in Building Commissioning, LEED Commissioning and facility/energy assessments. Since 1991, EEI has... - October 29, 2008 - Engineering Economics, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is Writing a Blog for Peta Prime
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, a landscape design firm that designs landscapes based on dogs' habits, is contributing to PETA Prime's blog. PETA Prime is a new web site created by PETA but for people who want to lead a healthier lifestyle while respecting... - October 29, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Daniel LaBadie Joins Leadership of Hardin Construction Company
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Daniel LaBadie has been named manager of preconstruction services for the company’s Raleigh operations. A longtime North Carolina resident, LaBadie has extensive experience in cost estimating various types of... - October 29, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Slattery and Associates Awarded Project for Royal Island Bahamas
Boca Raton, FL –Slattery & Associates today announced they were selected by Royal Island Bahamas, Ltd. to provide full design services for their off-island Support Facilities in North Eleuthera, Bahamas. The project will create a housing complex for the senior staff on the island... - October 27, 2008 - Slattery and Associates Architects and Planners
Construction Underway on First Model Home at The Park at Heritage Ridge
PEC Development is pleased to announce that construction has begun on the first model home at The Park at Heritage Ridge. Located in historic Newnan, the 241-home community is the final neighborhood located in the successful Heritage Ridge master-planned community. Upon completion, the community... - October 25, 2008 - PEC Development
Landscape Escapes LLC Launches Planting Guide for Homeowners
Landscape Escapes LLC has launched a comprehensive planting guide for homeowners to get the most out of their landscapes. The book contains over 170 pages of plants and outlines everything needed for a healthy and happy landscape. - October 25, 2008 - Landscape Escapes LLC
Guaranteed Home Inspections Adds Rain for Testing Roofs in Southern California
With little or no rain, most new homes have not had their roofs tested for leaks. And older homes develop leaks that have not yet been visible. Now homeowners can add real water testing to their home inspections. More details at www.sshi.net. - October 24, 2008 - Guaranteed Home Inspections
Setzer Design Launches New, Modern Website
“We believe the look and feel of our studio is defined by our past, present and future. This new site was crafted to tell just that, and our new logo summarizes what 17 years of interior, exterior and hull form design has defined in one unique brand.” -- Ward Setzer, principal - October 24, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
BJAC Hosts BJAC Gives BACK
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm will be hosting BJAC gives BACK on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 208 and 216 Cooke St. BJAC will be volunteering with Habitat for... - October 24, 2008 - BJAC
Slattery and Associates Start Design of New “LEED” Library
Slattery & Associates today announced the kick off design of the new Acreage Library project for Palm Beach County. The building is proposed to be 30,000 square feet and is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the 4th library project Slattery and Associates will design for Palm Beach... - October 23, 2008 - Slattery and Associates Architects and Planners
Studio A to Expand and "Green" Charleston City Paper Offices
Whitney Powers, AIA, principal of Studio A Architecture in Charleston, has been hired to expand, improve and “green up” the offices of the Charleston City Paper at 1049 Morrison Drive. As the organizer and sponsor for the Charleston Green Fair, held in Francis Marion Square on... - October 23, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
American Right of Way Associates Opens Haynesville Shale Office
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they opened their Haynesville Shale office in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana. American Right of Way Associates is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) based out of Fort Worth, Texas. ARWA, a right of way... - October 21, 2008 - American Right of Way Associates
Optima Systems Announced as Construction Marketing Awards Finalist
Glass partitions specialist, Optima Systems has been nominated for a coveted Construction Marketing award. - October 21, 2008 - Optima
IBA Consultants Secures Contracts for Two Prominent South Florida Projects: New Camillus House Center and 111 Broward Boulevard Tower
Mark Baker, president of IBA Consultants, one of the premier building envelope engineering firms in the country, announces the firm has been chosen to provide its services for two South Florida projects: the new Camillus House Center in Miami and 111 Broward Boulevard Tower in Ft. - October 20, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Designforum Selected to Update and Modernize Master Plan for 2,800 Acre Brandermill Community
This is the first update to one of the country's first major mixed used planned communites since 1974. In 1977 Brandermill was named The Best Planned Community in the U.S. by National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes & Garden Magazine. - October 19, 2008 - designforum
Landscape Designer Lincoln Smith Gains LEED Accreditation
Lincoln Smith of Graham Landscape Architecture has earned professional accreditation in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the Green Building Certification Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED accreditation distinguishes professionals with the... - October 17, 2008 - Graham Landscape Architecture
Introduction of 2009 Inspired Training™ Calendar
Allied Reliability announces the release of their 2009 Inspired Training™ Calendar. - October 17, 2008 - Allied Reliability
Hardin Construction Company Wins Southeast Construction’s Best of 2008
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that the company has received several awards from Southeast Construction magazine’s Best of 2008 for their work on various projects in the Southeast region of the... - October 17, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Creative Church Renovation Helps Oklahoma City Church with Children's Ministry
Victory Church in Oklahoma City was ready to upgrade their big, boxy building with a new sanctuary, but faced the challenge of renovating the old sanctuary into a youth center. With the help of Jonathan Martin Creative, they created a contemporary children's sanctuary with a travel... - October 16, 2008 - Jonathan Martin Creative
MyHome Reveals Revolutionary Calculators to Measure Amount of Construction Materials
The key to succeed with any remodeling project, from kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects to complete renovation, is to get your numbers straight. And by numbers, MyHome not only mean the total space area of the room, apartment or office that you wish to remodel, but also the estimated amount of materials needed for your project. - October 16, 2008 - MyHome
Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc. of Erie, CO Announces Its Opening and the Launch of Its New Website
Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc. is pleased to announce its opening and the launch of its new website www.glacierviewlandscape.com. This website offers many great features including a user-friendly layout with easy to use text and graphic based navigation. Additionally, a landscape... - October 16, 2008 - Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc.
Silver LEED Certification for Denver Justice Center Parking Garage
Structure also an Award of Merit winner. - October 16, 2008 - Carl Walker, Inc.
North Carolina AIA Design and Building Team Panel on Downtown Raleigh LEED Platinum Project
Three Experts Involved in Project to Provide an Insider’s Perspective. - October 16, 2008 - Accent Construction
PEC Development Selects Piedmont Residential to Build The Park at Heritage Ridge
PEC Development has tapped Piedmont Residential to build the homes in The Park at Heritage Ridge, one of Newnan’s newest communities. “With its focus on first-time buyers, Piedmont Residential offers the quality and attention to detail while building affordable homes,” said Paul... - October 16, 2008 - PEC Development
Lathams Architects Appointed for £8m 'Sea Change' Regeneration Project in Great Yarmouth
Architect and urban design practice Lathams has beaten national competition to design an eight million pound regeneration project in Great Yarmouth. The practice has been appointed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council to develop plans for the regeneration of the historic King Street area of Great... - October 16, 2008 - Lathams
IBA Continues Growth in Pacific Northwest with 1200 Madison Contract
IBA Consultants is one of the World's leading building envelope experts with a growing Seattle office location. - October 15, 2008 - IBA Consultants
SEPI Engineering Group Sponsors International Affairs Council Citizen of the World Event
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm will serve as a Diplomat sponsor for the International Affairs Council... - October 15, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
KEO International Consultants Rise in 2008 Rankings
According to a recent survey published by the leading construction magazine Engineering News-Record, KEO has continued its climb in the international rankings. Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently published the ‘Top Firms Lists’ in Design and Construction, these annual listings... - October 15, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Emerging Wastewater Technology Has Local Reach and International Appeal
In response to concerns over energy costs, the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District is considering upgrading its wastewater treatment technology to a modern, high-efficiency alternative - the M.A.R.S. aeration system. This project, conceived of by Sheaffer & Roland Inc., is to be presented at the Water Environment Federation's international conference (WEFTEC) in Chicago later this month. - October 15, 2008 - Sheaffer & Roland Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a Featured Writer and Author at Colorado Gardening
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a featured writer and author at Colorado Gardening. Colorado Gardening is selling Bublitz' new book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," and featured Bublitz on a monthly basis sharing tips on how to create pet friendly yards. - October 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes Offers Installations for Pet Friendly Landscapes in Wyoming
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, announced that she wants to start doing installations in Wyoming after a positive response to her book signing at a Barnes & Noble in Cheyenne. - October 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Thomas W. Hughes Named to Impact 24 List
Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, principal and chief marketing officer at SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has been selected as one of the Architect/Engineer Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine. The Impact 24 award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle business... - October 12, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Raleigh Architect to Address International Expo
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of the award-winning Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, NC, will present a seminar entitled “Building Greener, Smarter, Sustainable Structures” during the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo to be held in Charlotte, NC, October 21-23 at... - October 11, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Jennifer Amster Named Impact 24 Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a. (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jennifer Amster, partner and director of higher education projects at BJAC, has been named one of the Engineer/Architect Impact 24... - October 11, 2008 - BJAC
3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film
EPD is now a 3M-authorized distributor of 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film. - October 10, 2008 - Energy Products Distribution
Exciting New Developments for Ground Probing Radar
As a firm on the forefront of ground probing radar (GPR) technology, industry leader Subtechnics has recently appointed Jonathan Wainwright to the team as Software Development Manager to further enhance their innovative radar data translation software, RDXPro. RDXPro was originally borne from a... - October 10, 2008 - Subtechnics Ltd
The Building Studio Architects Earns First LEED® Certification for a Private Home in New York City
The Building Studio, one of New York’s boutique architectural firms, is pleased to announce it has completed New York City’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Neighborhood Development) certification for a private single-family home. The Rauch residence,... - October 09, 2008 - The Building Studio, LLP
Hardin Construction Company Sponsors International Affairs Council Citizen of the World Event
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm will serve as a Diplomat sponsor for the International Affairs Council 2008 Citizen of the World Award Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Brier Creek... - October 09, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
3M Window Film & LEED Sustainable Design
LEED Credits can be earned through the installation of 3M window film products. - October 09, 2008 - Energy Products Distribution
Setzer Inks Two New Contracts
Setzer Design Group, one of the world’s premiere yacht designers, has signed contracts with two new clients for two very different vessels. A well-known boat builder in the sport fishing industry has asked Setzer to design a 92-foot/28-meter semi-custom sport fishing vessel that will embody... - October 08, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
IBA Consultants Launches San Francisco Office to Serve Growing Northern California Market
IBA Consultants, one of country’s foremost building envelope consulting firms, announces the opening of its San Francisco office. This marks the eighth regional office for the Boca Raton-based company. “While single-family home construction remains stagnant, high-rise building... - October 06, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Innovative Business Partnership Brings Brand New Type of Holiday Property to the Mediterranean
Blue C Developments, the company behind the Whiterocks development in North Cyprus, have a right to boast; their resort is the first luxury resort for property in North Cyprus. But, with their Rental & Exchange program partnership with Group RCI - who are industry leaders - they now have even more to offer clients. - October 04, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Blue C Developments Pioneer Innovative Affiliation with Group RCI at the Whiterocks Resort, North Cyprus
Group RCI - one of the biggest rental and exchange specialists in the world - has agreed a pioneering deal with Blue C Developments over the property in their Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus. - October 04, 2008 - Blue C Developments
VEI Rolls-Out Contaminated Commercial Real Estate Insurance Cost Recovery Program in a Credit Constrained Economy
Vernon Environmental, Inc. (dba: VEI) announced today its new insurance cost recovery program for owners, sellers and buyers of contaminated commercial real estate in a credit constrained economy. - October 04, 2008 - Vernon Environmental, Inc.
SEPI Engineering Group Ranked as Top Woman-Owned Business
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm has been named one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle,... - October 04, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Air Force Awards First CPP Contract to ITCN, Inc.
New Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) Allows ITCN to Develop a Field Deployable, Embedded System Network Analyzer. - October 04, 2008 - ITCN, Inc.
Cornerstone Detention Products Website Wins 2008 WebAward in International Competition
Cornerstone Detention Products website received a "Standard of Excellence" Award during the 2008 WebAwards, hosted by the international Web Marketing Association. The website has led to increased sales for the company's institutional sales division. - October 02, 2008 - Cornerstone Detention Products
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Principal Receives Prestigious Chamber Award
George Fredette, P.E., Principal of SFC, is the recipient of the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award. - October 02, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
BJAC Unveils New Corporate Logo
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the company has unveiled its new corporate logo. The new logo reflects the company’s continued expansion in architectural design and... - October 02, 2008 - BJAC
3M Window Film Specifications Available Online
Energy Products Distribution makes 3M Window Film CSI-formatted specifications available online. - October 02, 2008 - Energy Products Distribution