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Facilities Solutions Group Receives 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award
Facilities Solutions Group has been selected for the 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award in the Architectural Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each... - September 06, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.
BJAC Earns Special Recognition Certificate and Proclamation at Raleigh’s Construction Expo
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 was honored with a Special Recognition Certificate and a Proclamation from the Mayor's office at the Construction Expo... - September 02, 2009 - BJAC
Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times
“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Heavy California Rainy Season Predicted - Check Your Foundations Now
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners with Indicators of Foundation Problems to Act Before the Rainy Season Starts - September 01, 2009 - Julian Construction
BJAC Senior Project Manager Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Terence McCabe, project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - August 28, 2009 - BJAC
Biocontainment Facility Design and Construction Administration Completed by FSG
Facilities Solutions Group completes design and construction administration of Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) biocontainment facility in Chicago. As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ABSL-3 involves practices suitable for work with animals infected with indigenous... - August 27, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.
Cornerstone Detention Products Ranks in Inc.’s Top 5000 List for Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
International detention products and services company Cornerstone Detention Products has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Cornerstone Detention Products, based in Tanner, Ala., received a ranking of 2,223 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. - August 27, 2009 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Award Winning Architecture Firm Stinson Design Group Changes Name to CDG-Texas
Award winning Houston architecture firm specializing in corporate, institutional and educational facility design changes its name to align more closely with its Los Angeles affiliate. - August 26, 2009 - Chelsea Design Group
Dallas' Staffelbach Takes Top Honors
Dallas-based interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, earned top honors from the American Society of Interior Designers (Texas chapter) with the First Place in Corporate – Large (over 15,000 square feet) award. It was Staffelbach’s design and finish work on their corporate... - August 26, 2009 - Staffelbach
John Lively & Associates Nominated for 7 ARC Awards in High-End Residental Design
National Award-winning John Lively & Associates, Inc., Residential Design Firm, is pleased to announce its latest achievement of being nominated for 7 ARC Awards this year in six different categories by the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. Two ARC nominations are for "Custom... - August 21, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
BJAC Partner and Construction Manager Presented at North Carolina History Education Center Update
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that partner, Jennifer Amster and construction manager, Steve Correll spoke at a free lecture to update the public on the North Carolina... - August 20, 2009 - BJAC
Julian Construction Announces 0% Financing for Credit-Stressed Californians
California Construction Company Removes a Major Barrier Facing Property Owners Who Need an Earthquake Retrofit or Foundation Replacement - August 20, 2009 - Julian Construction
Tonic Express Brings Affordable Architecture to the Home of Your Dreams
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction is now offering an affordable flat fee service for clients to understand the process and reality of building their dream home before committing to the costs of building a home. This fee can be applied to the cost of actual design and can be charged via American Express, Visa, or Mastercard without the hassle of applying for loans. This feasibility service allows owners to take a quick look into all the variables of building their dream home, even in a recession. - August 10, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Going Green – Green Roof Literally Ship Around The World
Going green took on new meaning for Jörg Breuning of Green Roof Service LLC in Bel Air, MD when he installed a living green roof with real and natural grass on a thousand-foot, 122,000 ton, $750 million cruise ship, capable to cross the Oceans. - August 10, 2009 - Green Roof Service, LLC
Fyfe Co Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
On July 9, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was audited by QAS International to the quality management systems, standards and guidelines for ISO 9001:2008 and achieved certification. - August 08, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC
BJAC Architect Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Thomas Stuart, architect at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by... - August 07, 2009 - BJAC
'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards
Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Western Architectural Announces Headquarters Move, Coinciding with 20th Anniversary
Western Architectural, a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm serving the western United States, has relocated its corporate headquarters, leasing 8,800 square feet on the top floor of Lincoln Center’s Building 5. Western Architectural’s new address is 10200 S.W. Greenburg Road, Suite 750, Portland, OR 97223. Established in 1989, Western Architectural is headquartered in Portland, with an office in Las Vegas, Nevada, and projects ranging across the United States. - July 31, 2009 - Western Architectural
Studio's Computer Re-Enactment Paves Way for Settlement, Closure in Tragic Phoenix Helicopter Crash
A computer-generated re-enactment has brought closure to the families of those killed in a 2007 helicopter crash involving two news choppers over Phoenix. The video riveted local residents and helped make a call for change in the news industry. - July 30, 2009 - Kitchen Sink Studios
Merrill Moter Among First in North America to Become Accredited Green Roof Professional
C. Merrill Moter, Principal-in-Charge of Joseph & Joseph Architects, has become an accredited Green Roof Professional (GRP). Moter took the inaugural test, which was offered in June, placing him among the first group of GRPs in North America. He is the only Kentucky-based architect to complete... - July 24, 2009 - Joseph and Joseph Architects
Donna Lanier Named HVACR Woman of the Year
Local owner of All Seasons One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning received HVACR Woman of the Year award from Contracting Business Magazine. - July 23, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services
BJAC Partner Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Leo Sagasti, partner and contract administration leader at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and... - July 23, 2009 - BJAC
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Ranked Among Nation's Top 50 Low Investment Franchises
Independent Research by Franchise Business Review places Clockwork Home Services brand among nation’s best franchise opportunities - July 22, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services
Add Space to Your Life with a Garden Studio
Do you have a garden and require that extra bit of space at home? If so, why not have an affordable, well designed room added to your property without the hassle of a traditional expensive house extension. In.it.studios range of garden structures provides just that and is even eco-friendly. The... - July 19, 2009 - initstudios ltd
Salvaged Materials Find a Home in America’s Greenest Building Project
This week marks the grand opening for America’s greenest project and one of the world’s best showcases for reclaimed building materials. The Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) in Rhinebeck, New York open its doors Wednesday, July 16. PlanetReuse, a global broker of reclaimed... - July 17, 2009 - PlanetReuse
Raleigh's Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an Award of Merit from the Inform Awards
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2009 Inform Award of Merit for their Art as Shelter project. The project was selected from a large pool of entries representing design excellence throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Designed and built specifically as an integral component of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s ‘art-in-service’ initiative, ‘Art as Shelter’ offers visitors a sheltered place to sit and reflect upon the museum sculpture park and public green way. - July 17, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Macallan Construction to Build Johnston County Hospice
Macallan Construction will begin construction on the Johnston County Hospice this month. - July 16, 2009 - Macallan Construction
BJAC’s Tapati Bose Now LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Tapati Bose, intern architect, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited... - July 16, 2009 - BJAC
Mister Sparky Awards 100th Franchise
National Brand Reputation, Outstanding Customer Service and Best Business Practices Are Driving Growth - July 15, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services
Lunarstudio Architectural Rendering Website and Gallery Update
Lunarstudio has recently performed a major update to its existing website and gallery containing its architectural renderings and illustrations. Lunarstudio is a leader in the field of architectural renderings and illustration services. - July 14, 2009 - Lunarstudio Architectural Renderings
Green Lighting Isn’t Just About Wicked - Lightswitch Architectural LEEDS the Discussion at Design Industry Annual Conference
Avraham Mor, LEED AP, partner at Lightswitch Architectural, an award winning provider of architectural lighting design services, facilitated two discussions that emphasized the place lighting has in design at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2009 held June 15th - 17th. - July 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
BJAC’s Senior Project Manager Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Lynn Eskridge Dunn, senior project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - July 09, 2009 - BJAC
Precision Building Construction, LLC
Precision Building Construction, LLC offers a range of services from complete custom home building to home remodeling. As a Certified Building Contractor with over 15 years of progressive hands-on field experience, Charles Hobus has developed the skills to effectively manage any size construction... - July 03, 2009 - Precision Building Construction, LLC
Al Maabar Awards ‘Program Management’ Contract to KEO International Consultants
Jordan’s $10 billion Marsa Zayed development to be overseen by KEO International Consultants. - July 03, 2009 - KEO International Consultants
BJAC’s Design Leader Earns LEED Certification
Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the Charlotte office has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental... - July 02, 2009 - BJAC
Western Architectural Expands Nevada Office with Strategic New Hire
In a bold commitment to the Southern Nevada market, Western Architectural announced today Jessie McCaskill has joined the Nevada Team as Business Development Manager. This strategic addition to the Southwest leadership team is part of an overall plan to expand Western Architectural’s... - July 01, 2009 - Western Architectural
Aegis Metal Framing Releases New Eco-Friendly Catalog
Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek Industries announced today the release of their new eco-friendly Ultra-Span® Cold Formed Steel Trusses catalog. The debut of the new 12-page sleek catalog is printed on recycled paper using soy based ink as part of the company’s commitment to... - July 01, 2009 - MiTek/Aegis
Four Buildings by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Receive Green Good Design Awards from European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Chicago Athenaeum
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, one of the country’s leading architectural practices, received four architecture awards given by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Chicago Athenaeum through its new Green Good Design program. Begun this year, the Green GOOD DESIGN... - June 28, 2009 - Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Zetland Homes LLC Demonstration Green Home Wins National Dream Home Award
New Hampshire custom green home builder Zetland Homes LLC wins Silver Dream Home Award for Green Home of the Year. - June 20, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Dallas Famed Designer to Celebrate 70 Cycling 'The Tour'
Dallas-based Interior Design Hall of Fame interior architect, Andre Staffelbach, will celebrate his 70th birthday while cycling the last week of the Tour de France. Staffelbach has not taken this adventure since 2006 and is looking forward to being a part of one of the most grueling events in... - June 20, 2009 - Staffelbach
The Hype in Architectural Rendering Services Outsourcing
Arkiwork, a Philippine-based company specializing in architectural rendering services, aids in minimizing the cost of architectural companies and real estate developers. - June 19, 2009 - Arkiwork
AlfaFusion Gives Birth to Arkiwork Offering Exceptional 3D Architectural Renderings
AlfaFusion, a leading multimedia agency successfully launches Arkiwork, headed by a team of highly-skilled 3D architects and modelers to provide architectural design solutions such as 3d architectural renderings. - June 18, 2009 - Arkiwork
Frederick + Frederick Architects Win Southern Living Magazine Award
Frederick + Frederick located in Charleston, SC, recently received Southern Living Magazine's 'Best Before and After' award for the renovation of their home and office in Beaufort, SC. - June 18, 2009 - Frederick + Frederick Architects
BJAC’s Construction Administrator Earns Construction Documents Technologist Certificate
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Christina Graham, construction administrator at BJAC, has been certified as a Construction Documents... - June 18, 2009 - BJAC
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract for Which Wich Sandwhich Shop
Macallan Construction has been chosen to complete the upfit for this new sandwich shop on Lake Boone Trail. - June 17, 2009 - Macallan Construction
Mark T. Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Named July NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Mark T. Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. in West Long Branch, NJ was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers July Remodeler of the Month. Mark T. Elia, selected through a stringent judging process of NAHB Remodelers leadership and staff, exemplifies the best in the remodeling industry. - June 13, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Lightswitch Architectural Lights Up Chicago Model City Exhibition
Lightswitch Architectural demonstrates the effects of light in the Chicago Model City exhibition, a replica of Chicago’s downtown and designed to provoke thought about how cities develop, which opens today at the Chicago Architecture Foundation. - June 13, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Luxury Apartments Are Looking Very ‘Architectural Digest’
Let’s be clear – Atlanta’s new 5 East, wants you and it is doing everything it can to entice you. This complex is not what you would expect from an apartment community. This chic urban oasis is progressive, new and fresh; mixing modern design with the look and feel of an upscale... - June 12, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
New Lightweight Rooftop Terrace Solution with LEED for Building Green
Outdoor living can reclaim rooftop sunspace with green building materials without rebuilding for loads while capturing rain runoff. New building green solutions for residential and commercial outdoor rooms constructed above grade. - June 11, 2009 - DexSystems Inc.
BJAC Awarded Emerald Isle Pier Project
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC was awarded the North Carolina Aquarium pier project on the coast of Emerald Isle, N.C. BJAC, a sub consultant of Moffat &... - June 11, 2009 - BJAC