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Orange County Canstruction Event Back for 4th Consecutive Year
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the architectural and engineering communities will provide a much‐needed source of food for the Orange County Food Bank, which services the more than 500,000 Orange County residents who are food insecure. - July 28, 2011 - Orange County Canstruction
Nations Roof LLC Appoints Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas – Charlotte, North Carolina
Nations Roof announced the appointment of Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas, LLC, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rich Nugent, CEO of Nations Roof said, "We are pleased that Kevin Warf has joined Nations Roof at this critical stage in... - July 28, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Stoneyard.com BIM 3D Objects Now Available for Architectural Design
Stoneyard.com announced the availability of BIM objects for all of their natural stone veneer products. This tool is paramount to the 3D design and implementation process by professional architects and designers. - July 27, 2011 - STONEYARD®
When a Train Rumbles Past This Recording Studio Nobody Hears It
New York City-based Fiedler Marciano Architecture designs a recording facility surrounded by freight trains and cars that fuels the ongoing cultural development of downtown Syracuse. - July 27, 2011 - Fiedler Marciano Architecture
DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField
DLR Group solar system design at FedExField for NRG Energy can produce enough power to run stadium on non-game days, support energy needs on game days for Washington Redskins. - July 25, 2011 - DLR Group
Lightswitch Architectural Earns Bank of China Design Assignment
Lightswitch Architectural Chosen for Prestigious Bank of China International Finance Tower Project. Reflecting their reputation for superior design, Lightswitch Architectural, an award-winning international lighting and media design company, has been chosen by Pei Partnership Architects of New... - July 22, 2011 - Lightswitch Architectural
Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System
In response to complaints from neighbors, a Woodside, California homeowner installed a combination of Acoustifence and QuietFiber noise reduction materials in the large housing unit that contains a bevy of pumps, pipes, and electrical equipment necessary to run the many features of his mountainside infinity pool. - July 21, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services
Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
BJAC Releases Podcast on Project Phasing
Architect Dan Ludwig Discusses Why it Makes Sense to Work on a Large Construction Project One Piece at a Time. - July 21, 2011 - BJAC
Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology
Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
Construction Association of South Florida Honors Jeffrey Slade with 2011 President’s Award
Jeffrey Slade, project executive with Miller Construction Company, has received the Construction Association of South Florida’s (CASF) 2011 President’s Award, recognizing his leadership as a director of the regional organization. - July 20, 2011 - Miller Construction Company
DLR Group Moving to Aksarben Village
The Omaha office of DLR Group is relocating to a three-story building it designed in the Aksarben Village mixed-use redevelopment. - July 16, 2011 - DLR Group
Francis Cauffman Reinvents the Typical Suburban Corporate Campus
The Almac Group’s new North American headquarters combines European and North America office cultures. - July 16, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
BJAC Provides Design Consulting to Shaw University
Local Architectural Firm Advises Historically Black University that was Ravaged by April Tornadoes. - July 15, 2011 - BJAC
Look Up - Mid-Priced Clients Want High Priced Amenities
Despite a recession and customers holding tight to their wallets, there has been a resurgence of interesting products on the high-end. - July 10, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Seaspray Leads the Way with New Energy Efficiency Regulations
Energy efficiency regulations for swimming pool and spa construction have been revised, and Seaspray Pools is proud to continue providing quality pools that embrace industry standards. The new Building Code of Australia regulations became effective in May 2011 and will affect the construction of... - July 08, 2011 - Seaspray Pools
Vela Systems and Ziggurat Collaborate to Bring BIM to the Field
Ziggurat services and software enables conversion of 2D to 3D - July 06, 2011 - Vela Systems
Balfour Beatty Construction Acquires Howard S. Wright
Balfour Beatty Construction announces today that it has closed on an agreement to acquire Howard S. Wright, one of the oldest contractors on the West Coast, with significant operations in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Phoenix. The acquisition is a strategic step forward for both companies,... - June 30, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Nations Roof of New York LLC Certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise
Nations Roof of New York LLC, a business specializing in, Commercial Roofing Services, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). Nations Roof of New York niche market is Commercial roofing services and repair work within metropolitan New York, and New Jersey. - June 29, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Balfour Beatty Establishes South Central Region, Names Doug Jones CEO
Balfour Beatty Construction has named Doug Jones Chief Executive Officer of its South Central region, which serves clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas, and includes a satellite office in Tennessee. In his new role, Jones will oversee strategy and operations for the... - June 24, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
U.S. Concrete Launches New Website
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: USCR) announced today the launch of phase one of its new, improved and redesigned corporate website www.us-concrete.com. The new website provides enhanced navigation and user experience, and aims at showcasing the company’s sustainability practices, specialty... - June 22, 2011 - US Concrete
Cathy Purple Cherry Honored with 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate
Cathy Purple Cherry has been honored by the Governor’s Office of the State of Maryland for Service and Volunteerism. Cathy Cherry has been named an Honorable Mention in the 2011 Governor’s Service Awards for her continued support and advocacy of the special needs community in Maryland. - June 22, 2011 - Purple Cherry
Eight Design and Engineering Firms Join the Commitment to Sustainable Practices
The Central Coast Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is pleased to announce eight firms adopting the 2030 Commitment, a program that aims to lower building energy consumption to net zero by the year 2030. - June 20, 2011 - mode associates
Starborn Industries Celebrates 50 Years of Success & Innovation
New Website Combines History of Achievement, Detailed Product Information & Industry’s Most Comprehensive Source of Information for Deck Screws - June 16, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Section 2 of the High Line Flies Over and Cuts Through Manhattan’s West Side with Sophisticated Engineering by Buro Happold
Buro Happold provided structural and MEP engineering for Section 2’s daring structural interventions – the Flyover and Cutout. - June 10, 2011 - Buro Happold
The Debate between Design/Build Vs. Architecture Profiled in the June Issue of Construction Digital
Read about the debate between the use of Design/Build methods and traditional architecture firms in the June issue of Construction Digital Magazine - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Initial Findings of 2011 Architectural Study Show Signs of Recovery
CPA firm survey shows signs of recovery in Greater Boston marketplace. - June 04, 2011 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
BJAC Releases Podcast on Architecture Firm Business Development
Nancy Padgett Discusses Developing and Implementing New Business Initiatives. - June 03, 2011 - BJAC
Luxury Home Designer Apchin Design Corp. is Being Featured in New Luxury Home Magazine
Luxury Home Canada Magazine will be released in fall 2011 and feature prominent B.C. designer. - June 03, 2011 - Apchin Design Corp.
Paris Opera Restaurant : Awaited for 136 Years, Paris Opera Restaurant is Finally Ready to Open Its Doors
After three attempts, since 1875, the long awaited Opera Garnier restaurant is finally ready to open its doors this next June 27, under the management of Pierre François Blanc. Numerous Chef names have been circulating around this subject, as it was a very coveted post. - June 02, 2011 - Paris Opera Restaurant
The Citadel Gets New Shade Systems Canopies at Their Football Stadium
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina since 1842, is enjoying the cooling shade of its Shade Systems canopies at its football stadium now that another hot summer is upon us. The Citadel had been using rented tents to provide shade over the fourth story terrace of their football... - May 31, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.
The Reynolds Group Offering Residential Design Services for Buyers Seeking Custom Built Homes in the Chicago Area
The Reynolds Group, the Chicago area architectural firm responsible for some of the area’s most stunning homes, is offering residential design services for prospective buyers looking to design a custom built home. Their Chicago architects are currently taking on new projects that will utilize... - May 30, 2011 - Reynolds Architecture
U.S. Concrete Sponsors GreenerBuilder 2011
U.S. Concrete, Inc. has been named the signature sponsor of GreenerBuilder 2011. Organized by the U.S. Green Building Council – Northern California Chapter, GreenerBuilder is an opportunity for construction industry professionals to be on the leading edge and explore “what’s now... - May 27, 2011 - US Concrete
Pinstripe Marketing President Presents Building the Brand Marketing Seminar for Women in Architecture Tampa Bay Chapter
fPinstripe Marketing President, Ginger Reichl, was the presenter at today's Women in Architecture meeting held at the West Tampa Branch Library. Reichl's presentation, Building the Brand, focused on low-cost/no-cost marketing in response to an increased number of architects forced to open their... - May 27, 2011 - Pinstripe Marketing
Buro Happold Will Provide Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Services for World’s Greenest Skyscraper
New corporate headquarters will green the “Steel City;” Buro Happold will design MEP and structural engineering systems for the energy-efficient tower and perform daylight and energy modeling. - May 26, 2011 - Buro Happold
Fiedler Marciano Architecture Transforms 19th-Century Manufacturing Facility Into Factory for the Arts
The architects’ design creates a contemporary industrial look that remakes the formerly-abandoned building into a social and cultural destination in downtown Syracuse. - May 26, 2011 - Fiedler Marciano Architecture
Beasley & Henley Part of National Trend: Begins Update of Nashville Condo-Apartment Complex
Condo and Apartment renovations are becoming more popular as builders look to update existing buildings in desirable parts of town rather than build new in the outlying areas. Award-winning interior design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is working with Atlanta based developer Pollack Partners, to update the design of their latest multi-family acquisition in Nashville, TN. - May 25, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
BJAC Student Housing Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
Meredith College Hosts Event Celebrating Recognition of Building’s Sustainability and Green Design - May 25, 2011 - BJAC
Preston Construction, L.L.C. Launches Website
To correspond with the companies continued growth, Preston Construction, L.L.C. (Preston), of Philadelphia, PA, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.prestonpa.com. Users will be able to use this site to review the extensive list of site contracting services that Preston offers,... - May 24, 2011 - Preston Construction, L.L.C.
BJAC Wins CPN Star Award for Construction of the North Carolina History Center
Local Architecture Firm Receives Honor for Work on Tryon Palace - May 15, 2011 - BJAC
Harvard Jolly Begins Design of New $81.4M Public Safety Complex
Harvard Jolly Architecture is proud to announce they have begun design on Pinellas County’s new Public Safety Facilities and Centralized Communications Center in Largo, Florida. The $81.4 million project will include three new buildings on the 40 acre site to house the county’s new... - May 14, 2011 - Harvard Jolly Architecture
Prominent New York City Landmark Opens to Public with Integrated Engineering Systems Developed by Buro Happold
Buro Happold provided structural engineering, MEP engineering, lighting design, and fabrication modeling for the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion that commemorates the city’s Dutch founders. - May 14, 2011 - Buro Happold
The World’s Funkiest Homes Profiled in the May Issue of Construction Digital Magazine
Construction Digital Magazine, the leading digital construction publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its May issue. In the cover story, “The World’s Most Exotic Homes,” the digital magazine names some of the most expensive, unique and downright... - May 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Find Thousands of 3D CAD Models Available for Download on CAD Crowd
CAD Crowd, an online matching service that helps companies hire global CAD workers, is pleased to announce a partnership with CADENAS GmbH. With CADENAS' innovative new design catalogue technology, the CAD Crowd Part Community has successfully been launched. Pre-existing designs will allow... - May 13, 2011 - CAD Crowd
Urban Centers to be Focus of Next AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee “Detroit By Design” Series, May 17-24
Symposia at the Detroit Public Library to discuss urban centers as it relates to the Detroit’s current status, its historic efforts, and the Detroit Works Project. - May 11, 2011 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Testa Produce to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
The Segment will Focus on Green Initiatives in the Produce and Food Production Industry - May 09, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
DiCicco Gulman & Company’s “A&E Summit” to Feature Industry Forecast, Advice for Taking Advantage of Adversity
Third Annual Summit to Feature Leading Experts in the Architecture & Engineering Industry - May 08, 2011 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
DexSystems Overcomes Failed Mud-Set Freeze Thaw Cold with New Outdoor Floor Technology
With great skill this homeowner places porcelain tile on outdoor floor decking in cold climate without the use of traditional cement based materials. - May 07, 2011 - DexSystems Inc.
DLR Group Horizon Hall Grand Reopening at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado
DLR Group celebrated the reopening of Horizon Hall at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado. A Grand Reopening ceremony was conducted on May 4th 2011 by Aims Community College for the 18,500sf building renovation project designed by DLR Group. “DLR Group would like to thank the Aims... - May 07, 2011 - DLR Group
BJAC Awarded 2011 Pinnacle Steady Growth and Profitability Master Award
Local Architecture Firm Recognized by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards - May 07, 2011 - BJAC