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Mechdyne Expands Its Technical Operations
Mechdyne Corporation announces the opening of a major addition to its Technical Center, located in Marshalltown, Iowa. Mechdyne, which is headquartered in Marshalltown, is a turnkey technology solutions provider, enabling discovery and innovation for many of the world's most technologically... - November 13, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Mechdyne and Haption Join Forces to Bring Touch Interaction Capability to Manufacturing Design
For the first time, users can enjoy all the benefits of haptic force feedback within a fully immersive display system for the Dassault Systemes V5 environment as a result of a technology partnership between Mechdyne Corporation and Haption. Mechdyne Corporation, an advanced data visualization... - November 13, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
BJAC Principal Joins Committee for Women Against MS
Jennifer Amster will Raise Awareness and Funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - November 06, 2010 - BJAC
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Congratulates Moore on Auburn University Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that Calvin Moore, a project manager with the company, recently received the 2009-2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for the McWhorter School of Building Science from Auburn University. This awarded is given to only one student... - November 04, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Francis Cauffman Appoints John J. Plappert as Director of Health Facilities Planning
National award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has announced that John J. Plappert has joined the firm as Director of Health Facilities Planning. Mr. Plappert brings extensive experience in healthcare design and planning and is one of the leading pediatric healthcare designers in the... - November 04, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
DPR Construction Receives "Best Green Building Project" for San Diego Regional Headquarters by California Construction Magazine
The statewide competition annually recognizes construction and design excellence in Northern and Southern California. - November 03, 2010 - DPR Construction
Mechdyne CAVE to be Featured on Discovery Science Channel Episode
The CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment integrated by Mechdyne Corporation in March 2009, at Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey, will be featured in an episode of Sci Fi Science—Physics of the Impossible airing on the Discovery Science Channel beginning November 3, 2010, at 9 p.m. - November 03, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Ranked Among Top Specialty Contractors
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010 by ENR (Engineering News-Record) magazine. The detention company was ranked at #355 on the list. This is the sixth year that Cornerstone Detention Products has been included on the ENR Top... - November 03, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Lake Homes and Cabins Designs Offered by Habitat Architecture
Habitat Architecture a highly acclaimed residential design firm in Minnesota has shown its versatility in architectural styles by recently presenting the latest project of its type in the area of vacation homes and lake front cabins. The two tier round cabins designed by Habitat Architecture on... - October 31, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
A Level Student Gives movemanSKG Thumbs Up
Clydebank High School has installed a movemanSKG wheelchair life in its main hall to allow less able pupils to access the stage. It ensures the school meets its DDA obligations. - October 31, 2010 - movemanSKG
BJAC Principal Addresses Symposium at the North Carolina History Education Center
Architect Jennifer Amster Spoke at Museum Opening on Oct. 22 - October 27, 2010 - BJAC
BJAC Announces Public Opening of the North Carolina History Education Center
Architectural Firm Reveals Its 60,000 Square-Foot Museum October 2010 - October 24, 2010 - BJAC
Miller Construction Company Hires Three to Oversee New Projects
Achieving growth despite the region’s commercial construction slowdown, Miller Construction Company has added three superintendents to direct operations at projects for new and existing clients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. William Hess, Robert Verlinde and Eric Wolverton... - October 16, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
DS&D Joins the NJBIZ Top 100 Privately Held Companies of 2010
Breaking the list down into multiple sections, DS&D came out on top in two of their categories. In the overall listing of Top 100 Privately Held Companies based on 2009 Revenue, DS&D ranked # 83, after being previously unranked. Namely though, DS&D ranked #1 in the Oldest Privately Held Companies list with 181 years in business. - October 15, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
LOFTwall to Exhibit at Boutique Design New York 2010
LOFTwall, a premier manufacturer of divider screens for living and working environments will be showing at the Boutique Design Show, November 14-15th in New York City. “We had several recent projects in the hospitality industry this past year,” explains Steve Kinder, founder at LOFTwall. - October 14, 2010 - LOFTwall
Miller Construction Company Completes $2.8 Million Renovation
Miller Construction Company has completed the expansion and renovation of the Audi Pembroke Pines dealership in a $2.8 million project for owner Holman Automotive Group. The dealership remained fully operational throughout the renovation, which was completed this summer, according to Miller... - October 09, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Motif Architectural Lighting Launches Remote Modular Power Supply (RMPS)
Innovative low voltage Class II power source simplifies installation, operation and maintenance for Motif’s LED graphic illuminators, light boxes and decorative down lights - October 08, 2010 - Motif Architectural Lighting
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
Zanette Begins Building Construction on Esplanade Project in Naples
Zanette Construction Co., LLC began a construction and renovation project for the Esplanade Club in Naples, FL. Project features total renovations of outdoor areas, including pool, gazebo, pool house, landscaping, and new construction of a spa, kitchen and fireplace. Project slated for completion by December 6, 2010. - October 06, 2010 - Zanette Construction
BJAC Awarded 2010 AIANC Firm of the Year
Local Architecture Firm Recognized for Creative and Innovative Application of Architectural Practices - October 06, 2010 - BJAC
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract to Renovate St. Monica's
Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to renovate St. Monica’s in downtown Raleigh. Built in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese the one story brick building once provided elementary education for African American children for nearly 37 years. Through... - October 02, 2010 - Macallan Construction
DS&D’s October CEU Labfest Tour Set to Roll Through Philadelphia, NJ and NYC
In collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific, DS&D will be hosting LabFest 2010, a three-day, three city tour aimed at expanding knowledge of the latest laboratory equipment and green technology. The DS&D 2010 LabFest will kick off in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 12th, followed... - October 02, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
AIA Flint Calls for Entries to Revitalize Genesee Towers
Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary - October 01, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Flint
New Construction is Under Way at The Villas at Pleasant Valley
Kemmons Wilson Companies broke ground on the new Abbey and Canterbury models at The Villas at Pleasant Valley, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new models add upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for a home-buyer who is looking to live in a... - September 29, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Maine’s Academic Institutions Asked to Share Green Stories to Promote Sustainable Communities
The USGBC Maine Chapter will put Maine's colleges and universities "In the Limelight" at their Annual Meeting to be held on November 10, 2010. All of Maine's colleges and universities are encouraged to tell their green stories. - September 29, 2010 - U.S. Green Building Council Maine Chapter
Julian Construction Helps Energy-Conscious Homeowners & Businesses Qualify for CA Solar Rebates
Company Offers Solar System Installation Services for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities - September 26, 2010 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Offers Foundation Underpinning Services
Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations - September 26, 2010 - Julian Construction
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Revenue in Three Years
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. of Tanner, Ala. has almost doubled its annual revenue in three years, earning the company a spot on Inc.'s 2010 Top 5000 List for Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. In 2009, the company reported revenue of $43 million, up from the company's 2006... - September 24, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Home Remodel Architects Habitat Architecture Expands Online Presence with Facebook and Twitter Accounts
Habitat Architecture, Minneapolis’s premier residential architectural firm and home remodel architects, now has a presence on Facebook and Twitter. Established in 1991, Habitat Architecture specializes in custom residential design and is well-known in the Minneapolis area for its high level... - September 24, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
New Abbey Model Opens in the Villas at Great Plains Park
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that their new Abbey model is now open in the Villas at Great Plains Park, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new model adds upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for the buyer purchasing a home in the Villas at... - September 22, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
2 Point Perspective Celebrates Opening of Sustainable Healthcare Project
The new ORA Dental Studio in Wicker Park will be the first Chicago dental office awarded LEED Silver Certification. - September 22, 2010 - 2 Point Perspective
Marine Sciences Consortium Opens New Education Campus
Marine Science Consortium, a marine biology education campus, opens a new Wallops Island, Virginia facility for university, college and high school students. - September 21, 2010 - STV Inc.
Peabody Orlando Expansion Unveils Sept. 23
Glazing Consultants International, LLC (GCI), provided building envelope consulting services for Peabody Orlando’s $450 million dollar expansion scheduled to be unveiled Sept. 23, 2010. The hotel will now feature over 200,000 square-feet of meeting space, a tower with 750 new guest rooms and... - September 20, 2010 - GCI Consultants, LLC
movemanSKG Receives a Warm Welcome
The Wellcome Trust Centre in Hinxton, Cambridge contracted movemanSKG to install a wheelchair lift for disabled access. The new unit, a Prima Plus, provides a smooth, comfortable ride and allows people with mobility problems to move around the building independently. - September 16, 2010 - movemanSKG
Motif Architectural Lighting™ Launches All New Lines of LED-Based Illumination Products
State-of-the-art LED luminaires define the next generation of backlit graphic illuminators, lightboxes, and decorative down lights. - September 16, 2010 - Motif Architectural Lighting
Francis Cauffman Announces New Business Development Manager
National award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has announced that Suzanne Linus has joined the firm as the Business Development Manager for the Philadelphia office. Ms. Linus brings more than a decade of experience in cultivating business relationships and building marketing positions,... - September 16, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
von Ahn Design, LLC to Present Custom Home Seminar - “The 7 Essential Steps to Creating Your New Home”
Learn how selecting the right Architect can make your project enjoyable from beginning to end while eliminating costly and unpleasant surprises - September 16, 2010 - von Ahn Design, LLC
Doucet Remodeling & Design Announces Free Remodeling Workshop
Doucet Remodeling & Design announces the first in their fall series of free workshops at their showroom. - September 15, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
CORE Development Services Co-Founder John Koos to Share Insight at PCIA Wireless Conference
Longtime Planner to Provide Guidance, Tips Regarding Zoning Issues - September 10, 2010 - Core Development Services
Julian Construction Says Prevention is Best Solution for Concrete Slab Failure
Slab replacement and extensive slab repairs can be costly. Regularly inspecting foundations for cracks, sinking or other damage is the best way to prevent concrete slab failure. - September 02, 2010 - Julian Construction
DS&D to Host Steelcase CEU “Acoustics” on September 16, 2010
Maintaining their commitment to Continuing Education Seminars, DS&D will be hosting a Steelcase CEU at their corporate headquarters in Somerville, NJ on September 16, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 pm. This autumn’s CEU Credit Seminar will be Steelcase’s Acoustics, presented by Tony... - September 02, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
Titus Built, LLC Wins Gold in the 2010 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards
Titus Built, LLC of Wilton, Connecticut, is proud to announce the company has been named a 2010 Gold Winner in the Qualified Remodeler 2010 Master Design Awards competition. The company won first place in the Exterior Facelift category. “We are honored to be recognized in this prestigious... - September 01, 2010 - Titus Built, LLC
Design-Build Showcase on the Wastewater Engineering and Education Center MSD of Greater Cincinnati
The Design-Build Institute of America – Ohio Valley Region will be presenting a project showcase on the Wastewater Engineering and Education Center for the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati on Thursday, September 16, 2010 - September 01, 2010 - DBIA-Ohio Valley Region
BJAC Appoints New Project Manager
Stephanie McArthur Joins Local Design Firm - September 01, 2010 - BJAC
The Reynolds Group to be Honored by Village of Winnetka for Historic Design of New Residence
Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission Selects M. Douglas Reynolds, AIA again for 2010. - August 30, 2010 - Reynolds Architecture
movemanSKG Wheelchair Lift Keeps Church DDA Compliant
movemanSKG has installed a disabled lift in Gracious Street Church, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It allows the elderly and others with mobility problems to move between ground level and the building's first floor. - August 29, 2010 - movemanSKG
Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction Receive USGBC LEED for Homes Silver rating for GREENville HOUSE
The GREENville HOUSE designed and Built by Tonic Design and Tonic Construction was awarded LEED Silver certification by the USGBC for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification program that rewards homes that are designed and built to be energy- and... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an AIA 2010 Small Project Award
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2010 AIA Small Project Award for their Art as Shelter project. Cited by the SPP jury as “a remarkable piece of shelter and a handsome form in the landscape," this project was designed and built as an integral... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Francis Cauffman Appoints David L. Labe as Director of Communication
National architecture firm Francis Cauffman has appointed David L. Labe as Director of Communication to direct the firm’s marketing, client development, and public relations efforts. Labe has more than 25 years of experience in business development, marketing, operational management, client... - August 25, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Habitat Architecture Utilizing New Information Modelling Technology to Improve Sustainability
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainability are both hot topics in the AEC industry. These powerful trends are now converging as designers and contractors learn how to leverage modeling, analytical and simulation technologies to improve sustainable outcomes. Habitat Architecture has... - August 23, 2010 - Habitat Architecture