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Duke University's Greenest Building Gets the Gold
The eco-friendly Ocean Conservation Center, designed by "green" architect Frank Harmon, has all the right stuff to warrant one of the USGBC's highest rankings. - November 26, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
25-Year Design and Construction Expert Joins IBA Consultants
Mark Baker, president, IBA Consultants announces that Beatrice Bastidas has joined the organization as a consultant. A 25-year design and construction industry veteran, she will serve IBA’s South Florida clients and concentrate on waterproofing and roofing related projects. Prior to joining... - November 24, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Xten Industries Featured on Cover of Plastics Decorating Magazine
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, is featured on both the cover and in a profile story in the most recent issue of the national magazine, Plastics Decorating. Plastics Decorating magazine is distributed to 10,000 plastics... - November 23, 2008 - Xten Industries
Model Homes Open Now at Bryant Lake LaGrange
PEC Development Group is pleased to announce that three beautifully decorated model homes are now open daily for tours at its newest community, Bryant Lake LaGrange. - November 20, 2008 - PEC Development
Presales Begin at Lakeview at Bryant Lake LaGrange
Nineteen home sites are now available in the Lakeview neighborhood at Bryant Lake LaGrange. For those looking for lakefront property, nine home sites have been released on the lake, and 10 non-lakefront properties are also now available in the neighborhood. Upon completion, the Lakeview... - November 20, 2008 - PEC Development
Charleston Architect Completes Clean, Green, Modern Residence
South Carolina architect Whitney Powers, AIA, of Studio A, Inc., is well known for bringing a host of sustainable design principles and technologies to bear on her residential projects. The 5000-square-foot home she recently completed on Johns Island in Charleston is perhaps her finest example to... - November 19, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Magna-Power Electronics Announces Dual Polarity Tracking Power Supplies Up to 900 kW
Magna-Power Electronics dual output tracking power supplies combine the best of DC power processing with multiprocessor embedded control to deliver dual polarity power systems. Available in systems ranging from 6.6 kW to 900 kW with voltage ratings as high as +/- 3000 Vdc. These tracking power... - November 19, 2008 - Magna-Power Electronics, Inc.
H. Woodward Middleton Joins SFL+a Architects as Principal Architect
SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced that H. Woodward Middleton, AIA, has joined the firm as a principal architect. In this position, he will be responsible for strategic project management and will focus his immediate attention on implementing the firm’s Dragonfly™ building... - November 19, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
American Right of Way Associates Has Booth at The Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 21st, 2008. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) based out of Fort Worth, Texas. ARWA now... - November 18, 2008 - American Right of Way Associates
The CSI of Building Envelopes: IBA Consultants Launches Forensic & Diagnostic Division
Goal is find why a problem occurred, how to fix it and how to make sure it doesn’t happen anywhere else in the building. - November 17, 2008 - IBA Consultants
BJAC Releases Podcast on BIM
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 the release of a podcast on the benefits of using Building Information Modeling (BIM). In this podcast, Jim Briglia, an architect at the firm... - November 15, 2008 - BJAC
Nextivity Selects JCM Consulting Technologies for Test Station Development and Integration
JCM Consulting Technologies, a developer of turnkey manufacturing test solutions, today announced that it was chosen by Nextivity Inc of San Diego, CA to provide a sophisticated 5.8GHz calibration test station for delivery in December 2008. The next-generation manufacturing test solution from JCM... - November 14, 2008 - JCM Consulting Technologies
Jessica Sweigart of Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects in Harford County Earns Promotion
Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners of Harford County announce the promotion of Jessica Sweigart to Job Captain. Sweigart, who resides in Baltimore County, graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 2004. She earned... - November 12, 2008 - Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners
Accent Construction Certified as Women's Business Enterprise
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Southeast Region has certified them as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification verifies that a business is at least 51%... - November 09, 2008 - Accent Construction
UNC-Asheville Selects Frank Harmon as Architect for Craft Campus; Site Set to Go from Landfill to Landmark
The view captured Frank Harmon's imagination. Standing on a grassy bluff overlooking the French Broad River, the third oldest river in the world, the acclaimed Raleigh architect knew for sure that he wanted to design the buildings that would one day become UNC Asheville's Craft Campus. The... - November 08, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Surface Consulting Team Member Receives ArcusStone Certification
Project Manager, Adam Sandifer says, “I found the ArcusStone class very educational and I would suggest using the ArcusStone line of products over conventional stucco to anyone willing to listen.” - November 07, 2008 - Surface Consulting
BuildCentric.com Gilbert Arizona Home Improvement Contractors
Gilbert-based BuildCentric.com offers online quotes for all of its services including interior painting, exterior painting, landscaping, carpet cleaning, fence installation, regular and dog door installation, and flooring. - November 07, 2008 - BuildCentric.com
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Has Created a Charity on Behalf of BoBo, a Yorkshire Terrier Who Died Due to Horrific Abuse
Elizabeth Bublitz, Lori and Jack Cavanaugh have created a fund in memory of BoBo, a Yorkshire Terrier who died of abuse by his owner, Tanya Martin. The memorial is called BoBo's Legacy at www.BoBoslegacy.com - November 06, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
IBA Enters the Chicago Market by Securing Two Major Contracts in the Windy City
IBA Consultants is one of the World's leading building envelope experts. - November 03, 2008 - IBA Consultants
BJAC Releases Podcast on Branding for the Built Environment
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 the release of a podcast on healthcare branding. In this podcast, Rebecca Edmunds, director of communications, and Linda Kulka, director of... - November 02, 2008 - BJAC
Stanley Homes Sells 13 New Homes in Melbourne Florida Over the Last 2 Months
Homes sales for new homes have increased 12% over last year in the coastal areas of Volusia and Brevard counties according to Florida Association of Realtors®, and third generation home builder, Stanley Homes, has helped lead the way by recording 13 new home sales in Melbourne Florida area within the last 60 days. - November 01, 2008 - Stanley Homes
New Editor-in-Chief Hydro International
Reed Business Geo (the Netherlands) is proud to announce the appointment of Roosmarijn Haring as the new editor-in-chief for Hydro international. The transition is effective from the January issue of Hydro international. Roosmarijn Haring graduated in 1999 in Physical Geography from the University... - October 30, 2008 - Geomares Publishing
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
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
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
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
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.
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