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Christopher Hall Joins SfL+a Architects
Architectural Firm Names Project Architect with 14 Years Experience - November 04, 2011 - SFL + A Architects
DiCicco Gulman & Company’s 2011 Architectural Study Finds Increased Profitability, Consolidation Trend
Profits Jump to 8.7% of Net Fees, Up from +1%; Utilization Rate, Working Capital Also Improved - November 02, 2011 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
Hitor Group to Form a New Division for Home Construction
Hitor Group, Inc. (OTCQB:HITR) is scheduling a meeting in Hamburg, Germany with the manufacturers of the Nano-Jet product. The directors of The Hitor group will also discuss the forming of a new division and the assembling of a factory in Germany. This new division will be Hitor... - November 01, 2011 - Hitor Group Inc
Modular Housing System (MHS) Ensures Global Connection with China Patent Approval
MHS Aluminum Building Construction meets patent approval for Building Aluminum Construction Technology, Modular MHS Structures, The Methodology of MHS Building System. - October 29, 2011 - MHS Building System
SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood Named Preferred Plugging System for All Abaco™ Tropical Hardwood Decking Products
Aljoma Lumber, supplier of Abaco™ Tropical Hardwood Decking, has named the SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood from Starborn Industries as the preferred plugging system for use with the company’s entire line of deck board, deck tile and railing products. This unique system,... - October 26, 2011 - Starborn Industries
David Brewer Joins SfL+a Architects
Architectural Firm Names Quality Control Manager with 35 Years Experience - October 22, 2011 - SFL + A Architects
Training for Jobs for the Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Play in San Antonio, Texas
There is still a shortage of trained Local Residents living in and around San Antonio, Texas for Right of Way Agent and Title Agent positions to acquire pipeline right of way to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - October 20, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Engineered Software CEO & Chief Engineer to Speak at Society of Piping Engineers & Designers Conference
Engineered Software, Inc. CEO, Chief Engineer and Author, Ray Hardee, P.E. has been asked to present a technical brief for the 31st Annual Business Meeting for the Society of Piping Engineers & Designers (SPED) in Houston, Texas. Hardee will be presenting a three-hour program on Centrifugal... - October 19, 2011 - Engineered Software, Inc.
BJAC Showcases Architectural Services in China
Local Architecture Firm Signs with Longistics and Rare Bird Trading Company to Exhibit at Suzhou Industrial Park International Commodities Exhibition Center. - October 19, 2011 - BJAC
U.S. Concrete Joins Research Efforts to Develop Environmentally Friendly Alternative Supplemental Materials
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its research and development subsidiary, USC Technologies, Inc. in San Jose, California, has joined efforts with researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Arizona State University (ASU) to develop alternative... - October 17, 2011 - US Concrete
Elinor Angel Joins SfL+a Architects
Architectural Firm Names Architect Intern - October 14, 2011 - SFL + A Architects
DLR Group Names New Senior Principals and Principals
DLR Group Names New Senior Principals and Principals - Regional Leaders Scott Kruse, AIA, and Tom O’Neil, AIA, recognized as Senior Principals; Ron van der Veen, AIA, and Bill Judge, CCCA named Principals. - October 13, 2011 - DLR Group
Koydol Receives Distinguished CBE Certification Award
Koydol, Inc. has met the specific qualifications to receive the highest level of business award of Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) by the Washington, DC City Government. This approval was announced on September 16, 2011. Certification must be renewed every two years in order to keep the status... - October 11, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
U.S. Concrete Launches a Single Point Resource for News and Opinions on Green Construction
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR), the leading provider of green concrete technologies, announced today the launch of concrete-greenbuilding.com, a blog portal that goes beyond expert views and opinions to exploring up-to- the minute news and articles on green and sustainable construction from around the internet. - October 11, 2011 - US Concrete
Balfour Beatty Construction and U.S. Marines Hold Opening Ceremony for Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center
Balfour Beatty Construction and the U.S. Marine Corps, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $31 million Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Several wounded Marines and sailors assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West were in attendance amidst an audience of more than 600 guests. - October 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
i-lighting™ Introduces New Landscape Lighting System
“Lighting Simplified” Wiring Design Enables Quick & Easy Installations that Enhance the Visibility & Aesthetics of Any Outdoor Location. - October 06, 2011 - iLighting
BJAC Releases Podcast on the LEED Certification Process
Designer Tapati Bose Discusses Benefits of Sustainable Building - October 06, 2011 - BJAC
Purple Cherry Architects is Taking on Several New Clients for the Design of Waterfront Luxury Homes
Annapolis, MD Purple Cherry Architects have just announced that they are taking on several new clients for waterfront luxury homes. The architectural firm specializes in luxury homes and also continues to fulfill their social mission as special needs architects. The team is currently taking on several new clients, turning dreams of waterfront luxury homes into a reality. - October 05, 2011 - Purple Cherry
Derek Cox Architecture & Landscape Design LLC is Now Open for Business
Derek Cox Architecture & Landscape Design, LLC is proud to announce that it is now open for your business and provides the highest quality architectural and landscape design at the most affordable rates possible. - October 05, 2011 - Derek Cox Architecture and Landscape Design LLC
U.S. Concrete Supplies Green Concrete to the Home of Tomorrow Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas
U.S. Concrete joined forces with The Home of Tomorrow to supply green concrete to its home exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. - October 04, 2011 - US Concrete
Trust for Architectural Easements is Conducting Annual Monitoring Campaign in Baltimore
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder of the value that the Trust provides to Baltimore," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Enforces Historic Preservation in New York City
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder to historic buildings owners of their commitment to historic preservation," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Beasley & Henley Wins Sand Dollar Award
Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a 2011 Sand Dollar Award. The international firm’s Design and Remodeling of the Common Areas at Sea Point Condominiums in Naples, FL was honored at the event. - September 29, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
BJAC Releases Podcast on North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
Principal Jennifer Amster Discusses What Improvements the Multiyear Project Will Bring to New Bern. - September 29, 2011 - BJAC
BJAC Architect Appointed to Citizens’ Energy Advisory Commission
Jason Chang Will Serve Wake County by Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation. - September 21, 2011 - BJAC
City of Brewer, Maine, Purchases Shade Systems Canopy to Fight Risk of Skin Cancer
Shade Systems is proud to have provided the City of Brewer, Maine, a "Double Post Hip" shade system at their municipal pool to provide much-needed cooling shade relief and U.V. protection. When the Maine Cancer Control Program offered the city a Skin Cancer Mini-Grant, city staff seized... - September 19, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Frank Harmon Architect Wins High Award for Simple Project
The JC Raulston Arboretum Lath House at NC State University wins 2011 Honor Award from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. - September 17, 2011 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
U.S. Concrete Supports “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity” World Class Monument
U.S. Concrete's Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has joined forces with Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd, a California-based building design firm, to support Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, the inspirational educational initiative sponsored by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Oakland, California. - September 16, 2011 - US Concrete
Acoustifence® Noise Barrier Cuts Industrial Exhaust Fan Noise in Half at Provincetown Restaurant
Using 4 x 4 posts and Acoustifence material, Provincetown, Massachusetts contractor Deborah Paine built a framed noise barrier to block the ear-piercing sound emanating from a Restaurant situated just feet away from a neighboring three-story apartment building. - September 14, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
4240 Architecture Inc Announces New Principal
4240 Architecture Announces Louis Bieker as New Principal. - September 14, 2011 - 4240 Architecture Inc
Hillsborough Community College Installs Acoustiblok-Wallcover to Quiet Video and Audio Recording Room Used for Creating E-Learning Materials
Acoustiblok-Wallcover was installed in a classroom on the HCC campus, converting the room to a soundproof recording studio without removing drywall. Acoustiblok-Wallcover was installed directly on top of the existing drywall, making it a no-construction soundproofing project that was completed in two days. - September 13, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Eos Group Announces Release of Eos Advisor Version 3.0
This release delivers several platform enhancements ensuring compatibility with the latest technologies and even greater stability. The inclusion of Project Analytics adds customizable reporting and comparison tools integrated within the familiar interface of Microsoft Excel. - September 07, 2011 - Eos Group
REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development
New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe
Nations Roof Appoints Burt Logan as President of Nations Roof of Florida and Robert Sifferd as Estimator/Project Manager of Nations Roof of Florida
Nations Roof reorganizes Orlando, Florida office. Appoints new leadership to better serve Clients. - September 01, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
FWAJDB Architects Designs University of Florida’s $58m Small Animal Hospital - First Veterinary Facility in the Country to Achieve LEED Gold Certification
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine unveiled the new $58M, 100,000 sq. ft. Small Animal Hospital bringing to fruition a dream that has been nearly two decades in the making. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the three-story sustainable building is the only veterinary facility in the country to receive LEED Certification. - September 01, 2011 - Foil Wyatt and Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Unveils New Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) officially unveiled the new Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. Nearly doubling the size of the existing companion animal hospital, the new 110,000 sq. ft., $72 million complex is dedicated to... - September 01, 2011 - Foil Wyatt and Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects
Shade Systems Completes New "Sail" Installation for South Pointe Park in Miami Beach
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided one of its innovative "Sail" shade systems for the City of Miami Beach at their newly renovated South Pointe Park playground, an ultra high-profile waterfront location, in full view of cruise ships entering and leaving the Port of Miami. - September 01, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Expands Product Line with Additions from Starborn Industries, Simpson Strong Tie® & 6 Lobe Star Drive Screws
Manasquan Premium Fasteners, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has expanded its extensive inventory with the addition of several new high-quality product offerings from Starborn Industries and Simpson Strong Tie®... - August 31, 2011 - Manasquan
Ekena Millwork Introduces a New Balustrade System – FiberThane Balustrade
Ekena Millwork is proud to announce their new product line, the FiberThane Balustrade System. FiberThane balustrade is a hybrid system that utilizes the strength of fiberglass and the architectural detail of urethane. The system can span 16’ lengths, is light weight, is easy to install, and can ship within 72 hours. - August 29, 2011 - Ekena Millwork
Performance Architects, Inc. Ranks No. 991 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 310%
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a business and technology consulting company that helps organizations initiate and sustain major improvements in enterprise performance, announced today that the company ranked number 991 on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 ranking of... - August 28, 2011 - Performance Architects, Inc.
E&T Plastics Donates Acrylic Sheet to the “Reflecting the Stars” Art Installation in New York City
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, donated key acrylic components to the “Reflecting the Stars” art installation in New York City. - August 27, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Francis Cauffman Wins, for Corporate and Healthcare Projects, Two Annual IIDA Design Awards
Francis Cauffman announces that the PA/NJ/DE Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has presented the architecture firm with two awards: the Best Interior Design of 2011 for the W. L. Gore offices in Elkton, MD, and the President’s Choice Award for St. Joseph’s... - August 27, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
Urban Exteriors: A Decade Dedicated to High-Quality Decking & Woodworking in Brownstone Brooklyn, NYC
For the past decade, Steve Rayboy of Urban Exteriors has dedicated his livelihood to fulfilling the fine decking and woodworking needs of residents based throughout the historic Brownstone Brooklyn section of New York City, where nearly 60 percent of the area’s fabled brownstones fetch... - August 17, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Custom Home Seminar - “The 7 Essential Steps to Creating Your New Home” to be Presented by von Ahn Design, LLC on August 19 & 20, 2011
Learn how selecting the right Architect can make your project enjoyable from beginning to end while eliminating costly and unpleasant surprises. - August 17, 2011 - von Ahn Design, LLC
Collins Sports & Fitness Center Installs Lockers for a Tough Crowd
Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center in St. Albans VT has installed sturdy, durable partitions and lockers from Scranton Products in their hybrid school, sports team and community membership gym. The HDPE material resists vandalism, door slamming, bacteria and rust and are easy to clean. - August 16, 2011 - Scranton Products
Shade Systems Announces New Custom Sail Canopies at the Houston Racquet Club
Shade Systems is proud to have provided The Houston Racquet Club, one of Texas’ premier country clubs, with a custom "Sail" shade system to cover their playground area and provide cooling shade relief and U.V. protection to children on the play equipment. - August 15, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Rinox Products Replace Faulty Wall; Give Homeowners a Sigh of Relief
Homeowners were growing concerned with the failing timber wall originally installed to retain earth and support the back end of the home’s driveway. Rinox products provided a permanent and attractive solution, creating happy homeowners. - August 10, 2011 - Rinox
Scranton Products’ Restroom Partitions at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville a Slam Dunk for Fans
More than 300 bathroom stalls were upgraded at the KFC Yum! Center stadium in Louisville with Scranton Products' Hiny Hiders HDPE partitions. They will stand up to rowdy fans, scratches, dents and bacteria. - August 09, 2011 - Scranton Products
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
BJAC’s UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
New Health Care Center Earns Recognition for Sustainability and Green Design. - July 30, 2011 - BJAC