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Workforce Shortages in Construction Industry
Questions regarding which direction the industry is moving toward, or how things are changing seem to be constant. Now, NARI has some definitive answers resulting from the latest study to come from McGraw Hill Construction, in May of this year. “The Construction Industry Workforce Shortages:... - July 05, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Opens Office in Naples, Florida
Renowned interior design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is pleased to announce the opening of its new studio location in Naples at 2241 Tamiami Trail East near 5th Avenue. Beasley & Henley will be close to Southwest Florida’s renowned architects and builders, as well as industry vendors close at its new location. - June 29, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Courthouse Converted Into Law Firm’s Headquarters Wins Best Interior Design Award
The PA/NJ/DE Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) presented architecture firm Francis Cauffman with its Best Interior Design Award of 2012 for the new headquarters of law firm Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP in Wilmington, DE. This is the second consecutive year... - June 27, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
BJAC Principals Jennifer Amster and Dan Fields to Discuss Whether to Start New or Renovate Buildings
Amster and Fields Selected as Co-Presenters at Construction Management Association of America Meeting on June 27 at Brier Creek Country Club. - June 22, 2012 - BJAC
Eos Group, Inc. and Assemble Systems Announce BIM Software Integration Partnership
Technology Powerhouse Now Sells Assemble to the Design and Construction Industry - June 20, 2012 - Eos Group
Campbell Thermography to Provide RoofScanIR™ Services in Ann Arbor
As part of a nationwide network Campbell Thermography provides expertise in many different applications of infrared thermography. The company uses state-of-the-art infrared equipment to produce photographic-quality reports showing subsurface roof moisture contamination in flat and low-sloped roofs. As a RoofScanIR™ member, Campbell Thermography will provide nationwide coverage, one point of contact, one standard price structure, high-quality surveys and standardized reporting. - June 14, 2012 - Campbell Thermography LLC
2012 Architectural Study Shows Profits Are Up in Greater Boston Area
CPA firm survey confirms Greater Boston recovering faster than country as a whole. - June 13, 2012 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
BJAC Principal of Higher Education Projects Named to Town of Chapel Hill’s Board of Adjustment
Jennifer Amster to Serve as Member of Chapel Hill’s Board of Adjustment. - June 08, 2012 - BJAC
Deborah Pasha Joins SfL+a Architects as Finance Assistant
Architectural Firm Names Financial Professional with 15 Years of Experience. - June 07, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Padding for Your Baseball Facility? Maximize Your Padding Investment with These Smart Tips
For baseball facility managers looking to upgrade or replace their existing padding, Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover, provides bullet points on what to consider when installing padding in your baseball stadium. Midwest Cover is an experienced manufacturer of padding for baseball facilities around the country, including MLB's Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. - June 06, 2012 - Midwest Cover
i-lighting™ Expands National Customer Base & Doubles Sales for Second Consecutive Year
New LED Lighting Systems Provide Cost-effective, Reliable and Simple-to-Install Alternatives for Increasing Exterior Home & Interior Stair Safety & Visibility - June 06, 2012 - iLighting
Francis Cauffman Appoints Leslie Farrell as Director of Client Development for New York
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman has appointed Leslie Farrell as the new Director of Client Development for its New York office. Ms. Farrell has more than 15 years of experience in client development and marketing in New York and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies. She is recognized... - June 03, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
BJAC pa Wins 2012 Greater Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Business Award
Local Architectural Firm Recognized as Outstanding Small Business. - June 02, 2012 - BJAC
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives Industry Awards for Three California Projects
Balfour Beatty Construction received industry recognition from the Design Build Institute of America – Western Pacific Region (DBIA-WPR) and from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter for three projects in California. - June 01, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Jeff Benton Homes Recognized Among the Nation’s Best in the Building Industry for Their Commitment to Customer Service
Jeff Benton Homes, a leading homebuilder in Huntsville, Alabama has been awarded a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Awards since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the... - May 30, 2012 - Jeff Benton Homes
Builders and Designers Woo Clients with Innovative Ideas
Builders may be cutting back on square footage to make homes more affordable, but designers are making sure that what they lose in size, they make up for in innovation. Defining Purpose for the Stop and Drop An interesting floor plan design is the so-called “Stop and Drop.” In the... - May 26, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
BJAC Named Among Largest Design Firms in Southeast
Local Architecture Firm Placed 22nd for Largest Design Firm in North Carolina by ENR Southeast. - May 26, 2012 - BJAC
Balfour Beatty Construction Breaks Ground on 1700 New York Avenue, NW
Balfour Beatty Construction was selected by Carr Properties to provide both preconstruction and construction services for the new 1700 New York Avenue, NW office building, which is located less than two blocks from the White House and directly adjacent to the world-renowned Corcoran Gallery of Art. - May 25, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Stewart Engineering Releases Podcast on SITEOPS Software
Engineering Firm Discusses the Benefits of Real Time Design - May 20, 2012 - Stewart
F. Bud Palmieri Joins Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Valore Group Palm Beach Real Estate Strengthens It’s Foothold in Palm Beach - May 19, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Eos Group Announces the 2012 Release of the High Voltage Database
Eos Group, Inc. announces the 2012 update to their High Voltage Database. The High Voltage Database is designed for use with Sage Timberline Office Estimating. The database supports construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers, and contractors in the areas of electrical transmission and distribution, and heavy industrial electrical systems. - May 17, 2012 - Eos Group
John Tym Builders: Helping to Recreate 100 Years of History at the Jersey Shore with Manasquan Premium Fasteners
Standing at the heart of one of New Jersey’s largest historic districts is the All Saints Episcopal Church, which first opened its doors in 1889 to accommodate Bay Head, N.J. residents. Over the past 120 years, the district, which now consists of more than 500 separate buildings, has gained... - May 17, 2012 - Manasquan
The Cooper Cancer Institute Breaks Ground, Bringing Cooper University Hospital’s Initiative to be a Regional Health Science Campus Closer to Reality
The Cooper Cancer Institute (CCI), which completes an important new gateway for the Cooper University Hospital (CUH), is breaking ground today. Architecture firm Francis Cauffman designed the building, which is part of CUH’s initiative to create a regional health science campus in Camden and... - May 16, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
Billy Cashion Joins SfL+a Architects as Federal Projects Manager
Architectural Firm Names Senior Project Manager with More Than 18 Years of Experience - May 11, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Eldorado Stone Raises the Bar in Home Renovation Industry
Leading architectural stone veneer manufacturer Eldorado Stone launches an immersive and interactive new website for homeowners. - May 10, 2012 - Cuker
Starborn Industries Launches DECKFAST® METAL Fasteners for the Fast Growing Market of Steel Joist Deck Framing Systems
A Unique Fastener Approved for use with TREX® Elevations™ Steel Deck Framing & Wahoo® Decks Aluminum Joists - May 09, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Stewart Engineering Names Ryan Scarborough as Structural Engineer-in-Training
Local Engineering Firm Expands Structural Engineering Department - May 05, 2012 - Stewart
BJAC’s North Carolina History Center Earns Honor Award
Architectural Firm’s Project Recognized by Maryland and Potomac Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects. - May 05, 2012 - BJAC
Fairmount Historic District Celebrates 30 Years of Tour of Homes
Fort Worth’s historic Fairmount neighborhood will host its 30th Tour of Homes over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The event celebrates the rich history of the Southwest’s largest historic district and more than 1,500 visitors are expected to attend. - May 04, 2012 - Fairmount Homes Tour
Jason Chang Joins SfL+a Architects s Project Manager
Architectural Firm Names Project Manager with 18 Years of Experience - May 04, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Sizzles at Tiburon, Naples, FL
When Beasley & Henley installs a model, people pay attention -- and the WCI Communities' Marquesa Royale was no exception. During the three days when furnishings were being installed in this 2950-square foot luxury condo, people were stopping by in droves. - May 03, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
a/e ProNet President Leslie Pancoast to Present at EDSYMPOSIUM12 in Portland
Longtime design industry advocate, a/e ProNet, announced this week that ProNet President, Leslie Pancoast, will make a presentation at EDSYMPOSIUM12, the 42nd annual education conference hosted by the Society for Design Administration (SDA), an affiliate of The American Institute of Architects. - May 01, 2012 - a/e ProNet
Lawyers Raise the Bar for Design; Law Firm Moves Into Historic Courthouse
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman renovates turn-of-the-century courthouse and integrates existing Beaux-Arts design with contemporary office elements for esteemed Delaware law firm - April 28, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
BJAC Launches Newly Revamped Website
Architectural Firm’s New Website Reflects Its History, Work, Approach and Knowledge. - April 28, 2012 - BJAC
SunZi Products Inc. Releases the Chameleon™ 18V Lithium-Ion Multi-Tool System for the Home, Lawn and Garden
SunZi Products Inc. located just outside Chicago, IL is preparing a nationwide launch of the Chameleon™. The Chameleon™ is the first Lithium-Ion Multi-tool System in the Lawn and Garden arena. The customer feedback has been great and the price has just been reduced for the rest of the Outdoor Season. - April 27, 2012 - SunZi Products Inc
3D Printer Solutions Now at NovaCopy
Print On-Demand. Print Actual Parts. Professional & Personal Printers. NovaCopy has teamed up with 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) to deliver comprehensive 3D Printer solutions to businesses in Tennessee and Texas. Designated a Certified 3D Systems Valued Added Reseller, NovaCopy now provides 3D part-building systems that are the output tool of choice for designers, engineers, architects, marketers, artists and educators. - April 25, 2012 - NovaCopy, Inc.
Theme Park Construction Board Launched
Curious how the likes of Shanghai Disneyland, Paramount Park Spain, Universal Studios Korea, Universal Studios Moscow, Harry Potter and Avatar theme park expansions, Marine Life Park Singapore, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Dubailand, Six Flags Nigeria, Legoland Malaysia or Happyland Vietnam are... - April 24, 2012 - The Theme Park Guy
SfL+a Architects Recognized as Top Architectural Firm in Triangle
Architectural Firm Ranked on Triangle Business Journal’s Triangle Architects List - April 21, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Outstanding Stewardship Award Presented to Snipes Academy of Arts and Design in Wilmington
Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition Honors Project for New Hanover County Schools Designed by SfL+a Architects - April 20, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Pa Elevates Principals to Partnership Status for a Total of Four Partners
Dan Fields and Mark Sealy Assume Financial Ownership of Architectural Firm. - April 20, 2012 - BJAC
Harvard Jolly Architecture Expands Healthcare Design Practice in Central Florida
Harvard Jolly Architecture announces the expansion of its healthcare design practice with senior vice president, Alex F. Gonzalez, AIA, joining the firm's Orlando office where he will serve as director of healthcare design for Central Florida. Gonzalez joined Harvard Jolly in 1982 and has led many... - April 19, 2012 - Harvard Jolly Architecture
Robert Ferris of SfL+a Architects Wins 2012 Best of Downtowner Award for Best Architect
oPresident and CEO Of Local Firm Honored by Raleigh Downtowner Magazine - April 14, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Wins Triangle Business Journal SPACE Award for City of Medicine Academy
BJAC Project Named Top State/County/Municipal Project. - April 11, 2012 - BJAC
Top Architecture Firm Chooses SMART VENT® for New Medical Facility
Stevens & Wilkinson Architects Trust Industry Leading Flood Vents for Medical University of South Carolina Project - April 08, 2012 - SMART VENT®
Eos Group Announces Debut of Eos Group User's Forum for Clients on LinkedIn
Eos Group, Inc. is proud to announce the debut of their Eos Group User Forum on LinkedIn. The new forum will provide a place for clients to network and share best practices utilizing Eos Group products and services. Members can raise questions, comment on issues, resolutions, exchange knowledge and... - April 06, 2012 - Eos Group
SfL+a Architects Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Architectural Firm Marks Three Decades of Innovation Through Setting Industry Standards for Educational Construction, High Performance Green Design - April 06, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
North Carolina History Center Recognized for Sustainability and Green Design by Architectural Firm - April 01, 2012 - BJAC
Shade Systems Introduces Night Lighting Features on Its Outdoor Shade Products
Shade Systems outdoor shading solutions are now available with electrical accommodations for lighting fixtures and wiring. This allows for a dual-purpose shade solution which provides daytime protection against the sun's dangerous U.V. rays, but can also double as a dramatic lighting fixture for... - March 26, 2012 - Shade Systems, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Client Service in Architecture
Principal Architect Mark Sealy Discusses Need for Excelling in Client Relations. - March 22, 2012 - BJAC
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Earns Top Award for Providing a Stabilizing Force for the Military
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its San Diego-based U.S. Concrete Precast Group-Southern California earned the top prize in the Underground Division of the annual Creative Use of Precast Awards sponsored by the National Precast Concrete Association. The CUP Awards for 2011... - March 20, 2012 - US Concrete