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Capital Title Commercial Announces Bob Blanshard as Executive Vice President and Escrow Officer
Capital Title Commercial has named Robert A. Blanshard as the new Executive Vice President and Escrow Officer. Mr. Blanshard, an industry veteran of over 36 years, will be in charge of attracting new business and closing commercial real estate transactions. In his distinguished career he has... - March 28, 2016 - Capital Title
Weathered Steel Panels Edge Out New Portsmouth Arts Center
The Seacoast region of New Hampshire is in the wake of an artistic and cultural spring due to the recent opening of 3SArtspace (3S), a non-profit venue in Portsmouth. 3SArtspace is a 10,000 square foot multipurpose building combining three key spaces-performance space, gallery, and restaurant. An... - March 25, 2016 - MetalTech Global
Solar Innovations, Inc. Receives Patent for Marine and Stop Glazing System
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial sliding, folding, and stacking glass walls, doors, and windows; glass structures; and skylights has received the patent for its hybrid marine and stop glazing system. - March 21, 2016 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Heston Leisure Centre - Now Open
Heston Leisure Centre has finally opened its doors - Hounslow, UK. - March 12, 2016 - Spectile Ltd
Stirfry Software Launches SoundSoup-Pro - a Unique iPad App for Acoustic Modelling and Sound Design
Stirfry Software has released SoundSoup-Pro, the professional-level companion to their SoundSoup acoustic modelling App, which provides detailed acoustical data in addition to sound simulation. It’s clear there is a need for a mobile tool to help building designers demonstrate the acoustic impact of their designs and to allow acoustic product manufacturers to showcase the benefits of their products, and SoundSoup-Pro aims to fill that gap in the worldwide market. - March 12, 2016 - Stirfry Software
Joseph Ursini Joins J. Wales Construction as Senior Construction Manager
Joe will manage the new Residence Inn and Suites project in Fairview, Texas. - March 11, 2016 - J Wales Construction
New Day Underwriting Managers Explores Dynamics of the Changing PLL Marketplace
Leading Industry Experts Discuss Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Coverage & Role in Facilitating Transactions & Managing Financial & Operational/Legacy Environmental Risks - March 09, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SPACELINES: URBAN LA - The Architecture of 4 Ecologies
In association with Architect Dion Neutra, and curators Dulce Stein and Roy Oldenkamp, The Neutra Institute Museum and Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of multi-disciplinary Los Angeles based artist and architectural designer: Seda Saar - Dates: from March 17th to April 5th; Opening Reception: Saturday, March 19th, 6-9 PM; Closing and Artist Talk: Sunday, April 3rd, 2-4 PM - March 09, 2016 - Studio Seda Saar
BIM Level 3: The Future of Building Information Exchange
USA-based BIM service provider, AEC Digital Solutions LLC has adopted BIM Level 2 and successfully executed projects in North America and Europe. Now they are in the process of adopting BIM Level 3 execution. - March 09, 2016 - AEC Digital Solutions LLC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Harvard Jolly Architecture Wins Two First Place Awards
Harvard Jolly Architecture wins two first place awards and an award of merit at the 2016 FEFPA Winter Conference. - March 02, 2016 - Harvard Jolly Architecture
Two FKP Architects Interior Designers Earn NCIDQ Certification
FKP Architects interior designers Shannon Dupras and Colette DeJean passed all required exams to earn the National Council for Interior Design Qualification certification. - February 25, 2016 - FKP
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss Environmental Exposures & Insurance at IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, will host the “Primer on Environmental Exposures &... - February 24, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Archetris Unveils Visual Programming & Revit Plugin in Schema App Update
Archetris officially released the latest version of its Schema app for AEC programming and conceptual design today, delivering greater interactivity, visualization, and flexibility to architects, planners, and design teams. Interactive visual programming ("bubble diagramming"), a dedicated resource module, expanded component creation options, and a fully functional Revit Plugin for BIM integration are some of the new and enhanced tools in the updated Schema preliminary design app. - February 24, 2016 - Archetris
pinta acoustic Introduces AirHush® Modular Sound-Blocking Panel System
pinta acoustic, inc. announces the introduction of AirHush®, a portable sound-blocking panel system engineered to keep sound from traveling into adjacent spaces. AirHush panels easily assemble to create freestanding partitions or enclosures to allow for private conversations or to block... - February 23, 2016 - pinta acoustic
Kraken Stormwater Filter NJCAT Verification
The Kraken Membrane Filter is NJCAT verified and NJDEP approved. - February 23, 2016 - Bio Clean Environmental Inc.
J. Wales Construction & Lowen Hospitality Management Break Ground on First Hotel in Fairview, TX - Residence Inn Fairview
J. Wales Construction, in partnership with Lowen Hospitality Management, had their groundbreaking Friday, January 22nd on a new Residence Inn by Marriott slated to open in early 2017. It will be the first hotel in Fairview, Texas, and the fourth project that J. Wales has built for the Lowen Management team. In attendance were Josey Parks (J. Wales CEO), Mayor Darion Culbertson, Ronald Stewart (Marriott), among others. - February 22, 2016 - J Wales Construction
Helvetic Dental Clinics Building in Budapest Granted with the 2nd "Best Property Development in 2015"
The Office of the Year competition and Awards, the most recognized award of the office market, was launched by iroda.hu 6 years ago and has become a unique event of the Hungarian property market by now. - February 21, 2016 - Helvetic Dental Clinics
The Greenlion Roars at Wincoram
Cleaning company helps with community revitalization. - February 18, 2016 - Greenlion Cleaning & Maintenance Inc
Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur: International Class of Its Own
Singapore-based International Design Firm, DBTA International designs the award-winning property. - February 18, 2016 - DBTA International Pte Ltd
New Day Underwriting Managers to Host Webinar to Discuss the Dynamics of the Changing PLL Marketplace
Leading Industry Experts to Provide Insights into the Evolution of Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Coverage on February 25. - February 17, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
MetalTech-USA Weathered Steel Flatlock Panels Clad Unique Mountain Retreat
900 square feet of MetalTech-USA's weathering steel flatlock panels paired with beetle kill spruce clad unique Colorado Mountain residence. - February 10, 2016 - MetalTech Global
SKYCITY Adelaide Expansion Approved
Planning Approval of the $300m expansion of SKYCITY Adelaide was recently granted, paving the way for an enduring and sophisticated icon for Adelaide. - February 10, 2016 - The Buchan Group
Spectile Supply Architectural Tiling Package for Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Spectile Ltd has been chosen to supply the tiling package for the new visitor centre at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, a joint venture between Havering Council and Essex Wildlife Trust. - February 09, 2016 - Spectile Ltd
Ipswich City Heart to be Restored
Ipswich City Centre in Queensland, Australia, is set for a $150M transformation, creating a vibrant city heart and lifestyle destination for the community. The Buchan Group is designing the entertainment and commercial hub that will include 30,000m2 of retail, entertainment and dining outlets and... - February 05, 2016 - The Buchan Group
New Muralist on the L.A. Block Brings Light, Color and Loud Mexican Strokes
Dionisio Ceballos, noted chief artist for the legendary Miramax film Frida, as well as an Emmy award winner for his digital artwork as an animator, is Southern California’s newest Mexican muralist. Dionisio’s return marks a permanent commitment to the home of Hollywood, opening his new... - February 03, 2016 - studios dio
Shaddock Development Company Announces Purchase of 122 Acre Development in Parker, Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth based Shaddock Development Company has acquired 122 acres in Parker, Texas between E Bethany Drive and Allen Heights Drive. The development, Parker Ranch Estates, consists of 67 lots on 1-2 acre with convenient access to North Central Expressway. William Shaddock, Partner and... - February 01, 2016 - Shaddock Development
Alyson Lupinetti Named Construction Group Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
Alyson Lupinetti has been named an account manager within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for supporting the informational and risk... - February 01, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
OT9 Design Plans Gallery for Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination
St. Petersburg-based architecture firm OT9 Design planned and designed the gallery for the Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination exhibit currently on display at The Dali Museum from January 23 through June 12, 2016. The exhibit features a variety of nearly 200 pieces illustrating the... - January 28, 2016 - OT9 Design
OrbitCAD Open New Revit Outsourcing Office Manila Philippines
OrbitCAD Global CAD Resource opens their third AutoCAD and Revit outsourcing office. OrbitCAD are one of the leading CAD outsourcing companies in the Philippines, providing 2D drafting and 3D Revit modelling services to the building services sector. Engineering consultancies are now, more than... - January 28, 2016 - OrbitCAD Global CAD Resource
Capital Title Closes Largest Residential Transaction in Dallas History with Sale of Tom Hicks Mansion
Last Friday, DFW-based Capital Title closed the sale on a 25-acre, 28,000-square-foot mansion that once belonged to Texas businessman Tom Hicks. Hicks is the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars. The sale of the Tom Hicks home by Capital Title marks the largest residential transaction... - January 27, 2016 - Capital Title
PHX Architecture Mirabel Estate Design Wins “Best Custom Home of the Year” by NHAB at the Best in American Living Award Show in Las Vegas, NV
The Best in American Living Awards, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders has recognized a PHX Architecture design as “Home of the Year 2015.” PHX is honored to be a part of the talent team behind such an exquisite residential project. PHX Architecture’s Erik... - January 24, 2016 - PHX Architecture
The Raleigh Architecture Co. Completes Trophy Brewing and Taproom
Transforming an existing warehouse into a state-of-the-art brewing operation. - January 22, 2016 - The Raleigh Architecture Company
Renowned Architect Frank Harmon Joins NCMH as Director of National Affairs
To coordinate with national architecture organizations, publications, and non-profits. - January 22, 2016 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Chapel Hill Architect Arielle Condoret Schechter Wins "Best of Houzz 2016" Award
From among remodeling and design professionals in North America and around the world. - January 20, 2016 - Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect
The Buchan Group Ranked No 3 in Retail in World Architecture Top 100
The Buchan Group ranked No 3 globally in Retail in World Architecture 100 list for 2016. - January 16, 2016 - The Buchan Group
Your Choice Program™ from DuraLife™ Blends Finish, Performance & Value to Create Beautiful, Custom Decks
First-of-Its-Kind Program Allows Users to Design Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces by Selecting the Color They Want at the Performance & Price Points of Their Choice - January 14, 2016 - DuraLife
Myles Nelson McKenzie Design of Newport Beach, California Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016
Myles Nelson McKenzie Design of Newport Beach, California has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 30-year old residential and commercial design firm was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. - January 13, 2016 - Myles Nelson McKenzie Design
Ferrara Flame Introduces New Italkero Luxury Patio Heater Into the USA
Welcome Lightfire Dolcevita to the USA! This is the latest offering in the luxury line of patio heaters from Italkero in Italy. - January 12, 2016 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
Green Brick Partners Announces $170 Million Dollar Development in Frisco, Texas and December Progress
Plano-based Green Brick Partners, Inc. acquired 96 acres in Frisco, Texas along Eldorado Parkway between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road. The future development, Frisco Springs, will consist of 350 homes ranging in size from townhomes to traditional single family homes. Jed Dolson, Green... - January 12, 2016 - Green Brick Partners
C2 Debuts Fresh New Look & Marketing Division in 2016
C2 Design Group (formerly C2 Design Architecture) is entering the New Year with a fresh look, as well as with the debut of their new Marketing division, C2 Marketing. The Schenectady-based architecture firm has slowly been ramping up for the official launch of the new brand, complete with a... - January 09, 2016 - C2 Design Group
MetalTech-USA Expands Outside Sales Team with New Florida Rep
MetalTech-USA adds a new representative to their independent, outside sales team covering the state of Florida. - January 08, 2016 - MetalTech Global
BackToCAD Technologies LLC Released New PDF to CAD Conversion Software for Architects
BacktoCAD Technologies LLC Software Print2CAD 2016 has been developed to turn data from a .pdf file into a workable vector equivalent as .dwg or .dxf. BacktoCAD also offers free online service to take .pdf files and email back a .dwg file. - January 06, 2016 - BackToCAD Technologies LLC
Chapel in the Pines: Shaw Design Associates Gets Phase Two Underway
Phase Two will add a Fellowship Hall and entrance courtyard to the church campus. - January 06, 2016 - Shaw Design Associates
MetalTech-USA Zinc Panels Make CREC Academy Transformation Take Flight
Over 9,000 square feet of MetalTech-USA's zinc panels clad new Connecticut Magnet School. - December 30, 2015 - MetalTech Global
ARCHITECT Magazine-Recognized Local Firm, JUNK Architects
JUNK Architects and their specialty division, RAD-Planning was recognized by ARCHITECT Magazine for their export services. JUNK Architects / RAD-Planning will be exhibiting at Arab Health in Dubai in January. - December 20, 2015 - JUNK Architects
Cambridge Pavingstones® Named Exclusive Master Distributor of i-lighting™ LED Landscape & Hardscape Lighting Systems
i-lighting™ Landscape & Hardscape Lighting Now Available from More Than 250 Cambridge Authorized Dealers Located in 15 States - December 16, 2015 - iLighting
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Explores Environmental & Pollution Professional Liability at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert Discusses Latest Construction Insurance Trends at 35th Annual Event Attended by More Than 1,500 Risk Management Professionals. - December 15, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Mutual Materials Receives Seattle Business Magazine 2015 Family Business Award
Mutual Materials, the largest manufacturer of masonry and hardscape products in the Pacific Northwest, has been honored by Seattle Business magazine as a top family-run business in Washington State with a 2015 Family Business Award. The Family Business Awards by Seattle Business magazine honor the... - December 15, 2015 - Mutual Materials
Re-Imagining the Neighborhood Grocery: The Raleigh Architecture Co. Completes Standard Foods
Chef Scott Crawford's new restaurant and market open in downtown Raleigh, NC. - December 12, 2015 - The Raleigh Architecture Company