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WK Dickson’s Innovative Runway Rehabilitation Project Wins Engineering Excellence Award
Thanks to an innovative rehabilitation and reuse engineering approach for the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport runway, the airport is enjoying an increase in air traffic, retention of existing businesses and military aircraft airport use, and the addition of new business and outside investment from the rehabilitation of what was once categorized as the worst runway in the State of North Carolina. The unique engineering solution enabled the project to be completed for less than 25% of the original cost. - November 17, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Julian Construction Recommends Safety Inspection for Homes
Foundation Construction Company Says Inspection Important to Structure Safety of Home - November 16, 2012 - Julian Construction
BJAC Promotes Fred Wolters to Healthcare Planning and Design Principal
Healthcare Architect with 35 Years of Experience Promoted to New Role within North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 16, 2012 - BJAC
Renowned Art Museum Opens New Facility with Sophisticated Geothermal System Designed by International Engineering Firm
Parrish Art Museum celebrates grand opening of its new facility; Buro Happold designed sophisticated, sustainable MEP systems for the energy-efficient building. - November 11, 2012 - Buro Happold
French Company Establishes North American Headquarters Designed by Francis Cauffman
Contract research organization Biotrial establishes its headquarters in Newark, a major hub for pharmaceutical companies, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. - November 09, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
Alexander Kristiansen Joins BJAC as Director of Healthcare
Veteran Healthcare Architect Joins North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 08, 2012 - BJAC
College Takes Steps to Improve Access Facilities
Llandrillo College in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, Wales, recently spent approximately £300,000 refurbishing a block that contains new offices and a nursery for staff and students, known as the Cinmel Building. A movemanSKG Prestige platform lift means wheelchair users can reach the upper storey. The... - November 06, 2012 - movemanSKG
Echo Ridge Homes Provide Eco-Friendly Renovation Services from Expert Home Designer in Alberta
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that they are providing eco-friendly home designers in Alberta for work on existing homes. - October 31, 2012 - Echo Ridge
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Creates Mediterra Model for Stock Development
Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to have been selected by Stock Development to create the exclusive interiors for The Regency Manor model home in the Buonasera neighborhood of Mediterra. - October 30, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Julian Construction Urges Earthquake Retrofitting
Foundation Construction and Repair Experts Comment on the Best Ways of Preparing for an Earthquake - October 26, 2012 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Urges Public Not to Allow Foundation Problems
Construction Company Concerned on Letting Foundation Issues Remain Unhandled - October 26, 2012 - Julian Construction
Archetype Group Wins Contract for Project/Construction Management Services on Bangkok’s Iconic Mahanakhon Tower
Archetype Group, a leading multi-discipline construction consultancy, has just won the contract for Project/Construction Management Services on what will be Bangkok's highest building once completed, the Mahanakhon Tower. - October 20, 2012 - Archetype Group
Neptune Wave Power Gets Positive Results Testing Latest Buoy
Tests Reveal Consistent and Verifiable Power Generation - October 18, 2012 - Waldron Engineering & Construction Inc
LOFTwall Shows “Best New Office Furniture” at NEOCON East
LOFTwall's WAVE Divider Screen was recognized by Inc. Magazine as “Best New Office Furniture” in the September issue. “We’ve had tremendous interest in our products since June and we’re excited to show with our new rep group W Cubed, LLC,” said Steve Kinder, Founder of LOFTwall. - October 17, 2012 - LOFTwall
Echo Ridge Homes Announces Eco-Friendly Home Design in Alberta
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that they offer custom-built eco-friendly home design in Alberta. The company specializes in, “Insulated Concrete Form” (ICF) basements and has adapted innovative building technology, to assist with insulation and energy efficiency, with their home... - October 14, 2012 - Echo Ridge
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
World's Largest Building Made with Recycled Beer Bottles Opens in Vegas
Cash Not the Only Thing Green in Sin City- Vegas Now Home to World's Largest Green Building Made with Recycled Beer Bottles. Las Vegas Entrepreneur Finds a Creative Way to Recycle Beer Drinkers' Empties and Builds the World's Largest Eco-Friendly GreenStone Building. - October 09, 2012 - Realm of Design, Inc
Performance Architects and Hologic Win the Oracle Fusion Middleware Innovation Award for Business Analytics
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com) announced today that the organization was awarded the Oracle Fusion Middleware Innovation Award for Business Analytics with client Hologic, Inc. - October 08, 2012 - Performance Architects, Inc.
BJAC Supports Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk
Local Architecture Firm Raising Funds to Help Fight Blood Cancer - October 07, 2012 - BJAC
Governor Brown Helps Small Business from Lawsuits, Signs SB1186
Governor Brown helps Small Business from Lawsuits and gives them a chance to stay in business by getting ADA Survey done and plan for any fixes to their properties or business which helps them resolve any barriers and resolve any litigation. But you must not wait to get sued, you need to get your business or property surveyed and have in place a Transition Plan. - October 03, 2012 - BASE Architecture
Mechdyne Expanding Its Presence in the Middle East
Mechdyne Corporation is expanding its presence in the Middle East by opening a new office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and hiring a new Business Development Associate for that region. Hamdi Aslan is serving as Mechdyne’s new Business Development Associate for the Middle East region. - October 03, 2012 - Mechdyne Corporation
Beasley & Henley Interior Design/ WCI Communities Win Sand Dollar Awards
Award winning Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to add two more awards to its collection. At the 2012 Sand Dollar awards in Naples last evening Beasley & Henley was awarded Best Interior Design and Best Kitchen for its Marquesa Royale model at Tiburon development in Naples, FL. WCI Communities is the builder and developer. - October 01, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
BJAC Releases Podcast on Choosing New Construction Rather Than Renovation
Principal Architect Jennifer Amster Discusses Working with Clients to Find Solutions in the Design Process - September 30, 2012 - BJAC
Simple Steps for Preventing Foundation Damage in a Home
Foundation Construction Company Urges Homeowners to Maintain Foundations - September 30, 2012 - Julian Construction
Foundation Professional Advises on Inspections for a Home
Foundation Inspection Specialist Gives Indicators That Show When Foundation Inspection Needed - September 30, 2012 - Julian Construction
Two Mechdyne Engineers Join an Elite Group of AV Professionals to Earn Dual Expert Certifications
Two Mechdyne engineers, Terry Mercer and Mike Pedersen, recently joined the ranks of an elite worldwide group who have earned both their CTS-D and CTS-I designations. These two certifications represent the highest level of professional certification recognized by audiovisual (AV) professionals. - September 29, 2012 - Mechdyne Corporation
Ananda Landscapes Takes on One of Their Biggest Projects to Date
Calgary landscaping company beginning extensive work on seven-acre property today. - September 28, 2012 - Ananda Landscapes
Snipes Academy of Arts & Design Receives LEED Gold Certification
Local School Designed by SfL+a Architects Awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification - September 26, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Riding the Wave: High-Profile Multi-Family Projects
Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is in the forefront of the latest wave of multi-family building, sweeping the US. The design firm is bringing its many years of experience to the designs and lifestyle planning of these high profile projects. “Multi-family is... - September 25, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Cathy Purple Cherry Hired by the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation
Cathy Purple Cherry has been hired by the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation to serve as a Special Needs Architect for The Els Center of Excellence project in Florida. The Els Center of Excellence will provide an educational program for children on the autism spectrum ranging in age from 5 – 21... - September 22, 2012 - Purple Cherry
Beasley & Henley Interior Design/Mattamy Homes Win Gold
Award-winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce the Gold Award for the Periwinkle Model at Rivertown. The design firm’s model for Mattamy Homes was honored with the highest honor at the annual St Johns County Builder’s Council event in Jacksonville,... - September 21, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Dusty M. Causey Joins SfL+a Architects as Project Support
Architectural Firm Names Project Support with Six Years of Experience. - September 16, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Echo Ridge Homes Announces Personal Web Pages for Customers of New House Designs in Alberta
Ridge Homes has just announced that they are offering their customers of new house designs in Alberta dedicated web pages to track the progress of their home plan, building process and any service that is provided by the all-in-one custom home building firm. - September 16, 2012 - Echo Ridge
Bailey Allred Joins SfL+a Architects as Project Designer
Architectural Firm Names Project Designer with Seven Years of Experience - September 14, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Construction Company Warns, Major DIY Home Projects Risky
Major DIY Home Construction Projects May Cost More in the Long Run Warns Julian Construction - August 31, 2012 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Inc. Outlines Policy of 100% Quality Insurance
Construction Company Sets Forth Policy for Guarantee of Technical Excellence - August 31, 2012 - Julian Construction
Performance Architects, Inc. Ranks No. 1241 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 248%
Performance Architects, Inc. announced today that the company ranked number 1241 on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. - August 24, 2012 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School Receives LEED Gold Certification
Local School Designed By SfL+a Architects Serves as a Learning Tool for Students - August 22, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
New LEDPOD Lighted Handrail Solution from Wagner Architectural Systems Wagner is Exclusive Distributor of Klik System's LEDPOD in North America
Wagner Architectural Systems has announced the addition of a new component for their illuminated Lumenrail® lighted handrail product group -- the Klik System's LEDPOD. Wagner will be the sole distributor for this product in North America. The Klik System's LEDPOD is an individual LED lighting... - August 22, 2012 - R&B Wagner, Inc
Archetype Group to Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary in September, 2012
Archetype Group, a multi-discipline construction consultancy in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September, 2012. - August 16, 2012 - Archetype Group
Brian Patrick McSherry Joins SfL+a Architects as Quality Control Manager
Architectural Firm Hires Quality Control Manager with 16 Years of Experience - August 12, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
They Did It Again: Beasley & Henley Interior Design Wins Aurora Awards
They did it again. Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design, chalked up 5 more interiors awards at the 33rd annual Aurora Awards gala at the South East Builders Conference on July 29, 2012. The Aurora Awards recognize excellence in interior design, interior detailing, custom... - August 11, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
BJAC Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski Named Vice Chair for Leadership North Carolina
Jurkowski Accepts Role in Citizen Leadership and Service Organization Dedicated to Development and Improvement of North Carolina - August 05, 2012 - BJAC
Stephanie DeContreras Joins SfL+a Architects as Interior Designer
Architectural Firm Hires Appalachian State Graduate - August 05, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Newly Remodeled Meldrum House Brings Actors Directors and Designers from All Over the Country
The Meldrum House was remodeled by Bonneville Builders LLC just in time for the opening of the Pioneer Theater’s new season, attracting big name actors, directors, and designers throughout the country. - August 02, 2012 - Bonneville Builders LLC
Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes
Company Urges Owners of Homes Built Over 55 Years Ago to Get Regular Foundation Inspections - August 01, 2012 - Julian Construction
Calgary Custom Landscaping Launches Video Interview About Calgary Zoo Project
Ananda landscapes completed and launched a video interview about new developments at the Calgary Zoo. - July 25, 2012 - Ananda Landscapes
Raleigh Architect Joins Nationally Acclaimed Firm El Dorado
Ted Arendes of Tonic Design + Tonic Construction moves to Kansas City. - July 19, 2012 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
David M. Converse Joins SfL+a Architects as Assistant Project Manager
Architectural Firm Names Assistant Project Manager with 10 Years of Experience - July 18, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Chad M. Volk Joins SfL+a Architects as Project Designer
Architectural Firm Names Design Professional with 12 Years of Experience - July 13, 2012 - SFL + A Architects