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Integrated Solutions Group Announces Record Revenue for the 1st Quarter
Northeast Office Build-Out Solutions Company announced record revenue growth for the 1st quarter of 2010. This is especially significant, due to the fact that 2009 was also a record growth year. - May 11, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Indian CAD Services Firm Starts Video News Channel
CAD Services firm TMG, a long-term player in the engineering and architectural marketplaces, has commissioned a video channel on YouTube that provides content of interest to professionals in the engineering, architecture and construction industries. - May 11, 2010 - The Magnum Group
Responsible, Innovative Green Hotel Design Gets Underway - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites Brand Concept
The Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites LEED Brand design concept “Travel with a Purpose and Change the World Today” is a huge leap forward with responsible architecture and a clear departure from current brand developments. - May 08, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
LOFTwall Introduces New Features at ICFF
LOFTwall, the premier manufacturer of divider screens for living and working environments, is returning to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City to showcase some new features. After a successful 2009 ICFF, LOFTwall has received great feedback from designers and architects. - May 06, 2010 - LOFTwall
Kaiser Permanente’s Inspectors to Use MADCAD.com for Building Codes and Standards
MADCAD.com, a subscription-based online resource for building codes and standards serving the AEC industry, today announced that Kaiser Permanente Foundation Health Plan, Inc.’s National Inspection Services selected MADCAD.com for corporate-wide online access to hundreds of codes and... - May 05, 2010 - MADCAD.com
NBA Players Choose Gregory A. Jones Architecture
Gregory A. Jones Architecture and B&M Building have been retained by NBA Players Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat and Keyon Dooling of the New Jersey Nets to provide Architectural and Building services for their residences in South Florida. - May 04, 2010 - Gregory A. Jones Architecture
Snap! Interior Design Launches Mix & Match Online Decorating Services
Affordable, flexible interior design help is now available online. Snap!’s Mix & Match design services allow homeowners to get assistance with design trouble spots without breaking the bank. Until recently, interior design services were mainly available on a local level and could be... - April 29, 2010 - Snap! Interior Design
Dan Fields Participates in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Education’s Principal for a Day Program
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Dan Fields, principal at the firm, participated in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Education’s inaugural Principal For A Day program. - April 29, 2010 - BJAC
Earthquakes in the News – Has Earth Become More Unstable in 2010?
Julian Construction Checks the Records to See Whether Earthquake Frequency and Magnitude Are on the Rise. - April 22, 2010 - Julian Construction
Integrated Solutions Group Completes 10,000 SF Build-Out for Commonwealth Group/Amtrak
Northeast office build-out company Integrated Solutions Group from Newton, MA completes a 10,000 SF build-out for Commonwealth Group/Amtrak by partnering with local affiliate, Creative Office Environments. - April 16, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
BJAC Releases Podcast on Construction Administration Communication
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 the importance of good communication within a team during the construction phase of a... - April 16, 2010 - BJAC
Architect D. William Otey Joins Western Architectural
Strategic hire positions the Portland-based forensic architecture and engineering firm to meet a growing demand for building envelope consulting and construction defect litigation services. - April 15, 2010 - Western Architectural
Tectonix Steel : Steel Fabricators in Southern Utah and Las Vegas Help Each Other Survive While the Steel Industry is Struggling
Tectonix Steel recently sent their sales manager to southern Utah to develop relationships with steel fabrication companies in that region. He drove 1,000 miles and visited 10 steel fabricators in 2 days. These steel fabricators were all located between Cedar City Utah and Las Vegas... - April 11, 2010 - Tectonix Steel
Florida’s Miller Construction Company and Moss & Associates Launch New Statewide Healthcare Construction Company
Two leading healthcare construction firms have joined forces to launch Moss Miller Healthcare, a unique company designed to meet the growing demand for hospitals, clinics and research institutions across the state of Florida. Moss Miller Healthcare is a fusion of healthcare specialist teams... - April 08, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
BJAC Releases Podcast on Joint Public/Private Architectural Design
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 a joint public/private model of architecture and planning. In this podcast, Dan Fields,... - April 04, 2010 - BJAC
Integrated Solutions Group Acquires Benchmark Architectural Products
Northeast office build-out solutions company acquires commercial and institutional architectural products company to expand the range of available solutions for the commercial office build-out market. - April 01, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Comparison of Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti Shows Value of Preparation
Julian Construction Points to Building Codes as a Key Factor that Minimized Tragedy in Chile and Devastated Haiti. - April 01, 2010 - Julian Construction
Terry Schultz Launches Career Site
ITT Graduate Takes Job Search Online with a New Career Portfolio - March 31, 2010 - Terry Schultz
Pico Rivera 4.4. Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Offer of Free Foundation Inspection
Julian Construction Wants Southern California’s Homeowners to be Prepared for the Next One. - March 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
movemanSKG Lifts Community Spirit
A movemanSKG wheelchair lift allows wheelchair users to access the first floor of Ashby Town Council's new community centre, which doubles as council offices. The lift also ensures the building is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - March 25, 2010 - movemanSKG
BJAC CEO Named American Institute of Architects Fellow
BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Lou Jurkowski, managing principal, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows. This honor is awarded to AIA... - March 25, 2010 - BJAC
Rochester Institute of Technology Invests in New Academic Research Building, Expands Scientific Programs
A new sustainable academic research facility by Francis Cauffman and Bergmann Associates will support new degree programs in the sciences and increase Rochester Institute of Technology’s research capacity. - March 24, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Buric Finds Poorly Installed EIFS at Senior Community
Building diagnostic investigation determines EIFS caused extensive structural damage. - March 19, 2010 - Buric
Architecture Firm Francis Cauffman Honored with Vista Award for New Construction
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman has received the 2010 Vista Award for new construction, which recognizes excellence in teamwork in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. - March 17, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Two Local Hospitals Selected for International Healthcare Convention Tours
Specialized healthcare architects, engineers, contractors and experts will tour some of San Diego’s state-of-the-art facilities on March 14 - March 14, 2010 - DPR Construction
Super Stud Building Products Unveils The EDGE Drywall Framing System
Super Stud Puts the Framer’s Needs First with its latest and safest drywall framing system, The EDGE - March 14, 2010 - Super Stud Building Products
Outlier Planning Awarded Contract with the City of Sebastian
The Sebastian City Council has awarded Outlier Planning a contract to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its comprehensive plan, and to prepare a new Economic Development Element to the comprehensive plan. - March 14, 2010 - Outlier Planning
Simon Construction Donates $8,000 to the Academy of Holy Angels
Simon Construction is proudly participating in Starfest, the Academy of Holy Angels annual fundraiser by donating $8,000.00 of exterior construction to the silent auction. Simon’s donation will benefit the students through financial aid as well supporting the academy’s most important... - March 12, 2010 - Simon Construction
Wild Horses Take Top Honors - JCJ Architecture Wins RED Award for Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
JCJ Architecture wins first place for Best Hospitality Project of 2009 at the recent AZRE Real Estate and Development (REDs) Awards for their design of the New Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino for the Gila River Indian Community. - March 10, 2010 - JCJ Architecture
Tensar International Honored for Introduction of TriAx™ Geogrid
Tensar International Corporation, which pioneered polymeric grid for civil engineering applications, has been honored for its introduction of the next generation of geogrid technology. The company recently received Better Roads® Magazine’s “2009 Best New Products Top Rollouts”... - March 05, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
New Machinery Directive Lifts Safety Levels
In January, the new Machinery Directive was launched by the government. It contains a set of strict health and safety regulations that manufacturers must conform to to sell their products in Europe. movemanSKG's Prestige is compliant. - March 04, 2010 - movemanSKG
Farewell Mills Gatsch Begins Construction on Restoration of Modern Architect Louis Kahn's Historic Bath House
Architecture firm Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects is restoring the Trenton Bath House and Day Camp, a seminal mid-century modern landmark and one of Modernist architect Louis Kahn's earliest masterpieces. - March 03, 2010 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 43rd Annual NH State Home Show
New Hampshire (NH) green custom home builder, Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC, is a featured speaker discussing cost effective green building and energy efficient homes at the 43rd Annual NH State Home Show March 7. - March 02, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest Triangle Architect Firms List
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s Largest Architect Firms in the Triangle list. - February 27, 2010 - BJAC
Platform Lift for Local Hero
Leicestershire resident Matt Hampson, formerly an England U21 rugby player, lost the use of his limbs in a horrific training accident in 2005, confining him to a wheelchair. movemanSKG recently installed a platform lift in Matt's home, which enable him to access the building's upper floor. - February 27, 2010 - movemanSKG
What is "El Nino" and What Does It Have to do with the Foundation of Your House?
Julian Construction Warns Homeowners That This Year’s El Nino May Affect Home Foundations - February 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
Engineering Firm Buro Happold Hires New Partner Erleen Hatfield
The international engineering firm Buro Happold has welcomed a new partner, BIM expert Erleen Hatfield PE, LEED AP, in its New York office. - February 24, 2010 - Buro Happold
Department of Defense Selects MADCAD.com for Building Codes and Standards Online Access
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded MADCAD.com a one-year subscription contract for online access to more than 800 building codes and standards from ASHRAE, ASME, BHMA, ICC and NFPA. The contract will provide architects, engineers, specifiers and facility managers at the Naval Facilities... - February 24, 2010 - MADCAD.com
Staffelbach Jumps in National Rankings
Interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, leapt up Interior Design magazine’s national rankings of 100 design giants landing firmly at 57th. The annual ranking is based on factors including: total design fees earned, total dollar value of the work and the amount of square footage of... - February 24, 2010 - Staffelbach
Northwest Home Builder Reality Homes Inc. Experiences Increase in 2009 and Brighter Future in 2010
Northwest On Your Lot Builder Reality Homes Inc. sees a successful 2009 in what many say has been a tumultuous economy. Increased volume is something that many builders have not experienced in more than 24 months or more and do not expect to see for the foreseeable future. Yet this Northwest based company has found their way to a meaningful year and is looking forward to a much brighter future. - February 20, 2010 - Reality Home Inc.
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Learn from Haiti’s Mistakes
Company Urges Homeowners to Get Their Homes Well Prepared for the Next Earthquake. - February 18, 2010 - Julian Construction
Miller Construction Company Building Republic Services' "Green" Facility in West Palm Beach, Florida
In its second innovative, “green” design/build project for Republic Services, Miller Construction Company has begun work on a 30,000-square-foot office/maintenance facility for the company’s West Palm Beach-based truck fleet. Scheduled for June 2010 completion, the two-story... - February 17, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Aptcon Opens New Office in Wilmington, NC
New Wilmington, NC location and hire of Construction Manager support continued growth. - February 13, 2010 - Aptcon
NH Custom Home Builder Zetland Homes LLC Winter Planning and Building Seminar
New Hampshire custom green home builder Zetland Homes LLC offering their Winter 2010 Planning and Building dinner seminar. Information on building a custom home whether stick built, structural insulated panel (SIP), log, timber frame or modular. Discusses Energy Star and Green Build NH certification programs. - February 12, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
BJAC is a Triangle CREW 2010 Corporate Sponsor
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC is a corporate sponsor for Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (“Triangle CREW”) in 2010. BJAC will sponsor... - February 11, 2010 - BJAC
DexSystems Now Offering Online Estimate and Order Decking Material Delivered to the Door–Lower 2010 Pricing
Get exterior decking materials delivered directly to the door, at home or job site. From easy online estimating and freight quote request, this new online ordering system makes it easier than ever to order and manage multiple project orders and all with better 2010 pricing. - February 10, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Doucet Remodeling & Design Wins Gold Contractor of the Year Award and Customer Service Award
2009 COTY Awards are presented to Doucet Remodeling and Design for excellence in remodeling and customer service. - February 05, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Cathy Doucet Earns Industry Certification Recognizes Expertise in Kitchen & Bath Design
Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Inc. in Stoneham announced that she has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. - February 05, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Tectonix Steele Reports Proper Project Management as a Critical Step in Growing a Company During a Difficult Economy
During the month of January, all of the Project Managers with Tectonix Steel had the opportunity to attend an intense, weeklong course on Project Management. The training was based on a real life scenario in which there were people calling in sick, revisions to the project, subs refusing to work... - February 04, 2010 - Tectonix Steel
Primary School's Access on a High Thanks to movemanSKG Wheelchair Lift
movemanSKG has supplied Ottery St Mary Primary School in Devon with two platform lifts, which keep it compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - January 31, 2010 - movemanSKG