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Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Hardin Construction Company Expands Triangle Operations
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company is expanding its Triangle operations. The Raleigh office, which has 22 employees, is led by Booth, a Triangle native. Hardin, based in Atlanta, has... - August 13, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Lights on with Solar Energy for San Antonio Firms: Slay Engineering Co. and Madeline Anz Slay Architecture
Novastar Energy installed 24 180kW panels in conjunction with CPS Energy in Balcones Heights, Texas. - August 09, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Graham Landscape Architecture Promotes Quinn Craughwell to Associate, Hires Kameron Aroom
Graham Landscape Architecture is announcing the promotion of Quinn Craughwell, ASLA to the position of associate. The company has also hired Kameron Aroom as a landscape architect intern. Ms. Craughwell currently heads Graham Landscape Architecture’s Abingdon, Va. office, where she... - August 09, 2008 - Graham Landscape Architecture
Stenbak Designs, Builds and Delivers New Veterinary Care Facility in Concord for Fall 2008
Local Design, Build, Manage Firm build larger veterinary facility for local group. - August 09, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
JDavis Architects Names New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Allison Laney Harris has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Harris will assist project managers in... - August 03, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Code Approval of Modular Housing Systems (MHS Prefab)
MHS Aluminum Building System Meets LARR Requirements/ US Systems LLC, developer of MHS prefab technology is pleased to announce that it has received the final code approval for the use of MHS Structural Insulated Panel Frame Assemblies from the Department of Building and Safety, Engineering Research Section of City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Research Report: RR# 25703 - August 01, 2008 - Modular Housing Systems
"Fool's Gold," Now on DVD, Features Setzer-Design Superyacht
"It was unique to see one of our designs on the big screen." -- yacht architect Ward Setzer. - August 01, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
ASI Extreme Loading for Structures Software and Services Gain Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation
Applied Science International’s Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) technology and consulting services have just been assigned the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act Designation for Anti-Terrorism. - July 31, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New Power Tagline Unit
Provides remote access to overhead fall protection systems. - July 31, 2008 - Capital Safety Australia
Component Engineers Inc. Increases Its Wire EDM Department to 15 Centers in Operation
Component Engineers Inc. announces the addition of six new state-of-the-art Fanuc a-0iD Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machines purchased from Methods Machine Tools of Sudbury, MA. CEI is now one of the largest Wire EDM production houses in the northeast. - July 31, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.
Charleston Church Welcomes Members to New "Green" Sunday School
“This is our generation’s contribution and a lasting testament to being sensitive to the church, the city, and the earth,” said Dr. Stephen Cofer-Shabica, chairman of the building committee task force, when the thoroughly “green” addition to the oldest church in... - July 30, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Criss Angel Mindfreak: Building Implosion Escape
“Extreme Loading® technology used to predict the collapse of Spyglass Resort in a Criss Angel Mindfreak episode.” - July 25, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Local Landscape Company Celebrates 30 Years as Family-Owned Business in Southeastern Wisconsin
When Rick Hase started his own landscape company 30 years ago, shortly after graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, he had no idea what was in store for him. "I always knew I'd like to start my own landscape company, and I figured there was no better time to start," Hase... - July 25, 2008 - Hase Landscape Co.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing and Lecture at Boulder Main Library on July 30 at 3pm at 1000 Canyon Blvd
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing and Powerpoint lecture at Boulder's Main Library on July 30 at 3pm at 1000 Canyon Blvd; Boulder, Colorado. Boulder Library is hosting its annual Local Authors and Illustrators Festival. Bublitz was... - July 25, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz Will be Hosting a Book Signing at High Point's Dog Days on July 26 from 9am - 3pm. Her Book is Entitled, "Pawfriendly Landscapes"
Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a vendor at High Point's Dog Days on July 26 from 9am - 3pm. Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at the event. - July 25, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Collaborative Design
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 collaborative process for designing educational facilities. In this podcast, Jennifer Amster, partner and... - July 25, 2008 - BJAC
Lohmann Golf Designs Goes Green
The golf course architects at Lohmann Golf Designs, already amongst the greenest firms in golf course design, have reduced their carbon footprint even further. LGD, part of the Marengo, IL-based Lohmann Companies, announced in July that Course Visions, its award-winning newsletter, would no longer... - July 24, 2008 - Lohmann Golf Designs
Caroma’s Donation to Help Foster Children: Supporting Abused Children at Olive Crest While Protecting the Environment
Caroma, the leader in dual flush toilets and stylish bathroom sinks, is pleased to donate sinks and high efficiency toilets to Olive Crest, one of the West Coast’s premier children’s charities. The 35 year old charity promotes the safety and wellness of children and families through... - July 24, 2008 - Caroma
JDavis Architects Names New Senior Associates
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Robert Nussear, Jr., Keith Worley, Ken Thompson and Marty Linn have been named senior associates at the firm. Robert... - July 20, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Walnut Creek Urban Wetlands Education Center Breaks Ground
"Children and adults will learn about wetlands within a wetland," says architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, who has designed the Park's thorougly "green" education center. - July 19, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Jennifer Barnes Promoted to Bid Content Manager, Quality Assurance, Envirobidnet.com
Envirobidnet.com, the leading resource for obtaining government bid opportunities in the environmental field, announced today Jennifer Barnes has been promoted to Bid Content Manager, Quality Assurance. - July 17, 2008 - Envirobidnet.com
Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a vendor at the 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Great Dane picnic and silent auction on July 19.
Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a vendor at the 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Great Dane picnic and silent auction on July 19 at Progress Park in Littleton from 11am - 2pm. For more information, go to http://www.rmgreatdane.org. - July 16, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at D'Note, Arvada on Tuesday Night, July 22, for the Misha May Foundation
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing for the Misha May Foundation at D'Note on Tuesday, July 22 at 7519 Grandview Ave; Old Towne Arvada from 5:30-10 pm. Come early to meet the good folks at The Misha May Foundation, Lakewood's non-profit... - July 16, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes - Will be Lecturing at the Veterans Non-Profit Service Organization on Wednesday, July 16
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be lecturing and hosting a book signing at the Veterans Non-Profit Service Organizations City of Denver Department of Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204, at 12pm. She will present a power point lecture on how to create pet friendly yards and hosting a book signing. The event is free. - July 16, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Thinc Projects Limited Engaged on Stratford City Mega Project, London
Thinc Projects Limited has been engaged to undertake the project management of the design phase of the one of the largest mixed-use developments in the UK. - July 15, 2008 - Thinc Projects Limited
Etienne A. Gibbs Fights Cybercrime with His Staying Safe Online Talk Show
Etienne has partnered with BlogTalkRadio.com. It is their new, one-click Flash-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) feature that enables his listeners to participate in his show directly from their Web browser without the need for long-distance fees or a traditional landline or wireless phone. - July 12, 2008 - SayNotoHackersandSpyware.com
JDavis Architects Honored as One of the Triangle’s Healthiest Companies
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Triangle’s Healthiest Companies list. Business... - July 12, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Surface Consulting Launches New Web Site
Christopher O’Guin, owner of Surface Consulting, is proud to announce the launch of the company’s Web site. - July 10, 2008 - Surface Consulting
Anytime Yardcare Announces Launch of New Website
Anytime Yardcare announces launch of new landscape website that improves communication with customer and offers lawn care resources for Utah residents. - July 10, 2008 - Anytime Yardcare
Ronald Hansen Jr. Appointed CEO of Component Engineers, Inc.
Component Engineers Inc. (CEI), a precision metal stamping and machining company in Wallingford, CT, announced this week that effective June 23, 2008, Ronald Hansen Jr., currently the Company’s President, will also become Chief Executive Officer. - July 10, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz to Appear on Denver 9 News on July 11 to Discuss Pet Friendly Yards
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will make another appearance on Denver's four o'clock 9 News KUSA on July 11 to discuss pet friendly yards. Bublitz will discuss if specific material used in the studio's backyard garden is pet friendly or not. Bublitz is returning to discuss pet friendly yards with her dog and one of the stars of her book, Otis. - July 09, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is Offering Her Services for Public Speaking and Landscape Designer Consultant
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is offering her services for public speaking and pet friendly landscape designer consultant. Bublitz is celebrating her tenth year as owner of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to... - July 06, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
BJAC Named Top 100 by Business Leader
Lou Jurkowski, founder and 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 has been named one of North Carolina’s Top 100 Small Businesses by Business Leader Magazine. The firm will be... - July 05, 2008 - BJAC
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc. Announces Podcast on OASIS Rainwater Recycling System
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design (www.terraedenlandscaping.com), a Raleigh landscaping and design firm offering customized and cost-effective solutions to lawn hydration, has announced the release of a podcast on the OASIS Rainwater Recycling System. In this podcast, president Ross Embler... - July 04, 2008 - Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc.
JDavis Architects Names New Associates
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced Theodore B. Clippinger, Joleen Lockhart, Matthew Ansley and K. Daryl Carrington, LEED AP have been named associates at the... - July 04, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Cryogenic Helium Processing Approaches New Levels of Affordability
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. introduces a new capability of utilizing liquid helium for cryogenic treatment of materials to temperatures as low as 4K /-268C/-451F. Measurements were recorded by attaching a spring loaded silicone diode cryogenic temperature sensor rated to 1.4K with... - July 03, 2008 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Prestigious Lyceum Fellowship Invites Frank Harmon, FAIA, to Develop 2009 Student Competition
The Lyceum Fellowship is the most prestigious of its kind in the world. - July 03, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
FEECO Launches Newly Designed Corporate Website
FEECO an industry leader of material handling, thermal processing and agglomeration equipment & solutions is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced corporate website, www.FEECO.com. “FEECO is so much more than an equipment company…we’re a complete solutions... - July 02, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
BCD Ices Two More Deals for Crumbs Bake Shop
BCD is proud to announce that they have represented their client, Crumbs Bake Shop, in two new lease transactions. The first location, in a portion of the former Georgette Klinger Spa at 501 Madison Avenue at 52nd Street, is 800 square feet. Barry Williams, of BCD, represented Crumbs, while the... - July 02, 2008 - Branded Concept Development (BCD)
Setzer Seals the Deal to Design Ultra-Modern 70 ' Motoryacht for Kingbay Manufacturing Co. In China
After nine months of negotiating, superyacht designer Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group in Cary, North Carolina, has signed an agreement with Kingbay Yacht Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in Ningbo, China, to design an ultra-modern, 70’ high-speed production vessel. He will also consult... - July 02, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
Center for Watershed Protection Launches Its New Website
Last week, some regular visitors to the Center for Watershed Protection's website were surprised to see it completely transformed with a new look, a new structure, and new resources. After a long planning process, the Center has created a more resource-rich site that intends to serve two equal... - July 02, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
SEPI Asefnia Named Impact Women Business Owner
SEPI Engineering Group, Inc. (www.sepiengineering.com) has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The awards are presented to recognize the outstanding leadership of the selected women not only in their professional... - July 02, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
San Bruno City Council Approves 510 Unit Pacific Bay Vistas Project Designed by Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners
On June 24, 2008, the San Bruno City Council unanimously approved the 510-unit, Pacific Bay Vistas multifamily community. The Council complimented the architectural design by Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners based in Newport Beach, CA and the AIMCO development team. Pacific Bay Vistas features an elegant, architectural style influenced by the grand old buildings of the San Francisco Embarcado. Blended building styles create an appearance of a sophisticated village overlooking the Bay. - July 01, 2008 - Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners
Carroll County, MD, Takes Important Steps Toward an Environmentally-Sustainable Future Through Roundtable Process
On April 22nd, Carroll County representatives, local developers, environmental groups, and government agencies met to finalize the Recommended Model Development Principles for Carroll County, MD. This diverse group has worked over the past eight months to propose revisions to the County’s... - June 30, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Kimberly Timmons Interiors is Recognized Nationally and Locally for Award Winning Designs
Kimberly Timmons Interiors received awards at The Nationals - 2008, The Best of 50+ Housing Awards - 2008, and The ASID 10th Annual Interior Design Awards. - June 28, 2008 - Kimberly Timmons Interiors, LLC
SFC Engineering, Manchester, NH Adds Landscape Architect to Staff
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Manchester, New Hampshire welcomes Aaron Chandler, RLA, as Project Engineer/ Landscape Architect. Aaron is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. Aaron has ten years of unique experience as... - June 28, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
BJAC Announces New Partner
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jennifer Amster, Director of Higher Education Projects, has been named a partner with the firm. In this role, Amster will participate in formulating the... - June 28, 2008 - BJAC
JDavis Architects Sponsors Kids City Planning Day – Raleigh 2030
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm sponsored Kids City Planning Day – Raleigh 2030, an event held May 3 at the Marbles Kids Museum to educate... - June 26, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC