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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
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
Staffelbach Completes Collaboration with World Affairs Council
National interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has completed 7,800 square foot of office space for the Dallas / Fort Worth World Affairs Council. Staffelbach assisted in every facet of project development from the selection of the new location to the build out, design and furniture... - August 22, 2010 - Staffelbach
Motive Unveils the Kestrel, Canada’s First Bio-Composite Electric Vehicle Design
Motive has announced the development of Canada’s first bio-composite bodied electric car. The car, called the Kestrel, will make its full marketing debut during the September EV 2010 VÉ Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver. The Kestrel is an electric 4 passenger compact vehicle,... - August 22, 2010 - Motive Industries Inc.
"Mayberry Modernism" Comes to the Triangle
George Smart of Triangle Modernist Houses.com presents his signature architecture talk five times in September. - August 20, 2010 - Triangle Modernist Houses
Erin Collins Joins Buric as Architectural Designer
Erin Collins, Associate AIA, has joined Buric as an architectural designer. In her new role, Collins uses her knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD) to advance clients’ projects. She supervises the design and development of construction documents,... - August 14, 2010 - Buric
DS&D Community Initiative: Habitat for Humanity Raritan Valley Chapter
DS&D lent a hand to Habitat for Humanity’s Raritan Valley Chapter as they were in the thick of building a nine home community in Bridgewater, NJ. This community will consist of four standard ranches, two extended ranches and three two- story homes at the time of completion. A group of... - August 14, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
Dancker, Sellew & Douglas Now Exclusive Thermo Fisher Scientific Dealer in Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D), a global leader in pharmaceutical, education and healthcare laboratory environments, announced its exclusive distribution of Thermo Fisher Scientific laboratory equipment, casework and airflow products in Eastern Pennsylvania as well as Delaware state on June 7, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
Downtown Design Services, Inc. (DDSI) is Growing. The Tulsa, Oklahoma Based Drafting and Design Firm is Expanding Its Size and Scope.
Downtown Deisgn Services, Inc. (DDSI) is growing. The Tulsa, Oklahoma based drafting and design firm is expanding its size and scope. New Offices: DDSI now has three locations; Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado, to better serve its energy clients. New Services: DDSI now provides in-house professional... - August 11, 2010 - Downtown Design Services, Inc.
Sales Consultants Make for a Power Duo Leading Kemmons Wilson Companies in a Positive Direction
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that Martinez and Batkie will handle sales at three Memphis- area KW communities: The Oaks at Woodchase in Cordova; The Village at Schilling Farms in Collierville, TN; and The Oaks at Parkview in Olive Branch, MS. - August 07, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
1005 Design is Holding a Product Opinion Panel at Mancy’s Italian Grill in Toledo, Ohio on Tuesday, August 17th
1005 Design is introducing a new decorative aluminum backsplash for use in the kitchen. During the panel discussion six(6) designs and two(2) finish options will be presented. There will also be a drawing for a complete backsplash installation kit at the end of the presentation. - August 05, 2010 - 1005 Design
BJAC Releases Podcast on Optimizing Firm Profit
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (http://www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on optimizing firm profit during a down market. Jenna Geigerman, chief operations... - August 05, 2010 - BJAC
Winds Change at San Diego Yacht Club
DPR Construction Completes Restoration and Enhancement of San Diego Landmark. - August 04, 2010 - DPR Construction
Kimberly Riehn, CPA, Joins Miller Construction Company as Controller
Veteran financial management executive Kimberly P. Riehn, CPA, has joined Fort Lauderdale-based Miller Construction Company as controller. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate accounting and commercial real estate, she is responsible for streamlining and enhancing financial processes... - August 04, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
ETHIP Enterprises, LLC Unveils Itself as 9100 Visual Solutions
9100 Visual Solutions, a premier 3D Rendering company, is proud to unveil itself and its new website. - August 03, 2010 - 9100 Visual Solutions
Gravell and Company Awarded by San Antonio Builder’s Association
Gravell and Company, a San Antonio home builder, has added to it’s list of accreditation and certifications, 2 top-notch awards, granted by the Greater San Antonio Builder’s Association. The awards acknowledged Top Remodel Project $75,000+ and Top Certified Build San Antonio Green... - July 30, 2010 - Gravell and Company
Julian Construction Says Foundation Inspection First Step in Remodeling
Structurally Sound and Level Foundations Key to Remodeling Success - July 29, 2010 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Says Floor Leveling Can Fix Sinking Foundations
Leveling Process Lifts Foundation, Restores Floors to their Original Position - July 29, 2010 - Julian Construction
Miller Construction Company Completes $2.2 Million Renovation, Expansion Project for Cleveland Clinic Florida
Miller Construction Company’s veteran healthcare team has completed a $2.2 million renovation and expansion project for Cleveland Clinic Florida that demanded expertise in air quality, infection control and complex compliance issues. The multi-phase project at the Cleveland Clinic Florida... - July 29, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Toll Brothers Introduces Five New Home Designs at Green Level Crossing Giving Buyers Options from the Low $400’s
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities across the Triangle region, is proud to introduce several new home models to the Woodlands and the Manor neighborhoods at Green Level Crossing. These new home gives buyers options from the low 400's in one of the Triangle's most sought out locations. - July 25, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers to Unveil New Hasentree Signature Collection
Grand Opening Event at Hasentree will be July 24-25 - July 23, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Emerging Design & Development Firm Helping San Diegans Love Where They Live
A.New Design & Development (http://anewdesigndevelopment.com/), a Carlsbad based Interior Design Firm has officially opened for business. Undertaking residential interior design projects, commercial spaces and even single room projects, A.New Design & Development can help you with kitchen... - July 16, 2010 - A.New Design & Development
Prefabricated Metal Buildings Manufacturer Celebrating 35 Years in Business
Starrco, a prefabricated metal building design and manufacturing firm is celebrating 35 years in business. To do so, they are revising their website to give better service and using search engine optimization and link building to get the word out. - July 15, 2010 - Starrco Modular Buildings
Unique Kitchen Design Firm EcoModernisn Bridges Gap for Ikea Lovers
If the closest Ikea store is a long drive away, it doesn’t mean an Ikea kitchen is out of reach. Raleigh NC based firm EcoModernism designs & installs Ikea kitchens for people who live as far as 12 hours from an Ikea. - July 13, 2010 - Eco-modernism
Toll Brothers Announces Grand Opening of Amenity Center at The Hills at Southpoint
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, proudly announces the grand opening of its brand new amenity center for its popular Durham community, The Hills at Southpoint. Located on Fayetteville Road just one mile from The... - July 11, 2010 - Toll Brothers
BJAC Releases Podcast on Construction Delivery Models
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on strategies for approaching a construction design. In this podcast, Leo Sagasti, partner... - July 11, 2010 - BJAC
Kinetics Launches New Line of High Performance Equipment
Kinetics, the world’s leading provider of process and mechanical solutions, announced the launch of its new high-performance equipment product line designed to distribute high purity process fluids for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, research, and other high technology markets. - July 10, 2010 - KINETICS
PixPlant Now Available on Mac OS X
PixPlant has been released in a Mac OS X version including all the functionality for turning photos into tiling textures and generating 3d depth information in seconds: normal, displacement and specular maps. - July 10, 2010 - FaronStudio
SfL+a Architects Named Area’s Top Green Architect
SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz) has been recognized as the Triangle area’s Best Green Architect as part of Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle Awards. The Best of the Triangle Awards are the Independent Weekly’s annual salute to local Triangle businesses who... - July 04, 2010 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC CEO Named Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Director
BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Lou Jurkowski, owner and CEO, has been named to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce board of directors. She is one of 13 professionals nominated to... - July 02, 2010 - BJAC
Julian Construction Launches Homeowner Earthquake-Ready Campaign
Company Says Education Key to Preventing Injuries and Damage. - June 27, 2010 - Julian Construction
San Diego Business Journal Names DPR Construction as One of the ‘Best Places to Work’
DPR Ranks Number One in Large Business Category - June 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
Buro Happold Brings New Partner on Board, Expands Sustainability Expertise
International engineering firm Buro Happold has welcomed a new partner, Lisa Fay Matthiessen, AIA, LEED AP, to its Los Angeles office. Matthiessen is an architect who has 23 years of project experience in sustainable design and policy for large private and public clients. One of the original LEED... - June 23, 2010 - Buro Happold
Toll Brothers to Donate Home Appliances to Local Charities
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and fine communities, has recently announced that it will donate over 1,500 appliances to charities across the nation. The appliance distribution will be handled through HomeAid, a non-profit organization that provides housing for homeless. - June 20, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Lake Washington School District Four Time Architectural Award Winner
Architect designs innovative, configurable spaces that help reassert neighborhood school as center of community. - June 19, 2010 - Studio Meng Strazzara
LOFTwall Heads West to Dwell on Design
LOFTwall, a premier manufacturer of contemporary divider screens for living and working environments will be at the Dwell on Design Show this month. - June 18, 2010 - LOFTwall
Over 60 DIY Couple Google to Find and Build Stone Deck from DexSystems with a Strong Finish
In a bedroom community between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, a 60 plus year old couple tackles the physical challenges of constructing a stone deck rewarding when Google search finds DexSystems™ new stone decking technology. - June 11, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
T-Post Driver’s Success Formula: Door Design Enables More Driving Force, Increased Safety
Hermosa Iron Works, Inc., has introduced a square-bodied T-Post driver with operating door, 44” length, and 44 lb. weight. That’s a 60% increase in length and weight over conventional manual post drivers. - June 10, 2010 - Hermosa Iron Works
Buric’s Ronald Mueller Earns CCCA Credential
Ronald A. Mueller, a project consultant with Buric, recently earned the professional title of Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA). Conferred by the Construction Specifications Institute after examination, the CCCA designation reflects one’s understanding of all facets of the... - June 10, 2010 - Buric
Edward Lewis Architects Announces Several New South Florida Architectural Building Commissions
Edward Lewis Architects – ELA of Miami Dade Florida is pleased to announce several new architectural building commissions, a sign that the building and construction industry is experiencing growth and a rebound from a depressed economy. Edward Lewis Architects, Inc. an architectural firm... - June 09, 2010 - Ed Lewis Architects
Integrated Solutions Group Expands Minnesota Branch Office Expertise
Northeast office Build-Out Solutions Company adds two decades of office furniture experience at their Minneapolis, Minnesota location. - June 07, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Habitat Architecture Joins US Green Building Council
For the past decade Habitat Architecture has been advocating Green Building principles and practices as a means of leading the public and its clients towards a more sustainable and energy efficient building method to reduce the impact of built environment on the eco system. The principal architect... - June 06, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Lu Engineers Relocates Headquarters to Support Growth Strategy
Lu Engineers move their headquarters to add more space for planned growth and to give their employees a more professional and comfortable place to work. - June 05, 2010 - Lu Engineers
movemanSKG Platform Lift Makes Council Building Accessible
A town council in Westbury have purchased a platform lift from movemanSKG, which allows wheelchair users to move between levels swiftly and safely. It also means the building complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - May 30, 2010 - movemanSKG
Miller Construction Director of Information Technology Named a "40 Under 40 Leader"
Whitney Rawls, the director of information technology for Miller Construction Company, has been selected by Success South Florida Magazine as one of this year’s “40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.” A native of Fort Lauderdale, Rawls began his career in 1994 after earning a bachelor’s degree in information technology from American Intercontinental University. He worked as a consultant and project manager prior to joining Fort Lauderdale-based Miller Construction Company in 2000. - May 29, 2010 - Miller Construction Company