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Francis Cauffman Appoints Jennifer Browne as Director of Laboratory Planning

Francis Cauffman, an award-winning national architecture firm, has appointed Jennifer Browne as Director of Laboratory Planning. Ms. Browne has been planning laboratories internationally for more than 30 years. She has extensive experience in designing labs with different security and containment... - May 06, 2011 - Francis Cauffman

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sponsors House Tour to Support Trust for National Mall

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that it will host the Washington Luxury Tour, an exclusive house tour to benefit the Trust for the National Mall, on Sunday, May 15. Eighteen spectacular residences within the prestigious communities of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern... - April 27, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Purple Cherry Annapolis Architects is on the Look-Out for Dedicated Professionals

Maryland architect firm hiring passionate and compassionate architects. - April 27, 2011 - Purple Cherry

Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success

Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has found that one key to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong hold in Florida,... - April 26, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Innovative Contracting Helps Balfour Beatty Build $59 Million Forest Park Medical Center

On March 25, Balfour Beatty Construction received the Notice to Proceed on a new $59 million campus in Frisco, Texas. Known as Forest Park Medical Center, the project represents a significant milestone for the physician-owned complex, which has grown significantly since opening its first surgical... - April 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

BJAC Announces Groundbreaking of UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus

Local Architectural Firm Serves as Lead Architect for New Hospital Campus - April 16, 2011 - BJAC

Construction Digital Investigates the Top Buildings Inspired by Nature in the April Issue

Biomimicry is a relatively new term for a fundamentally old concept - taking inspiration from nature to design innovative, sustainable buildings - April 15, 2011 - WDM Group

The Top Projects in Central America in April’s Construction Digital

Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates buildings inspired by the natural world, offers an inside looked at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store and profiles the top projects in Central America in the April issue. April’s... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group

Restaurant Noise Silenced with QuietFiber®

Distracting clatter in restaurants is easily silenced with QuietFiber, the newest noise absorbing material from Acoustiblok, Inc. - April 08, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

Consolidated Operations Group, Inc. Receives 2011 Best of Chicago Award

For the third consecutive year, the USCA has selected Consolidated Operations Group, Inc. (COG) for the 2011 Best of Chicago Award in the Business Consulting category. The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) "Best of Chicago" Award Program recognized COG because they epitomize the positive image of small business through service to their clients and community. Nationwide, less than 1% of the award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. - April 08, 2011 - Consolidated Operations Group, Inc.

New I-lighting™ Web Site Showcases “Lighting Simplified” Benefits

Web Site Launch Highlights DeckLighting™ & StairLighting® System Features, Instructional Videos & Local Contractors Listings - April 05, 2011 - iLighting

Boston Cedar and AZEK Building Products Deliver Innovative Deck Railing Solutions for 2011

Boston Cedar has been a premier northeast US AZEK distributor since 2003 and 2011 is the most exciting year yet. With several new innovative AZEK Building Products offerings involving all lines, AZEK continues to be the brand leader for low-maintenance exterior building products. As proud supporting members of the North American Deck and Rail Association (www.NADRA.org) both Boston Cedar and AZEK Building Products deliver beautiful decking and railing solutions. - April 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar

Engineering Firm Buro Happold North America Wins ACEC New York Awards

ACEC New York recognizes achievements of consulting engineering industry with annual awards. - April 02, 2011 - Buro Happold

U.S. Concrete’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Plants Achieve Green-Star Status for Outstanding Environmental Performance

U.S. Concrete, Inc. today announced that the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has granted the prestigious NRMCA Green-Star Certification to all of its plants in its Redi-Mix Concrete, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth. - March 29, 2011 - US Concrete

BJAC Releases Podcast on Evidence Based Design

Tan Zheng Shares Meaning and Importance for Health Care Clients - March 26, 2011 - BJAC

American Institute of Architects Detroit Urban Priorities Committee to Host "Detroit By Design"

Symposiums and exhibits to highlight themes of transportation, urban centers and urban agriculture as they relate to the city of Detroit. - March 25, 2011 - American Institute of Architects Detroit

Acoustiblok, Inc. Launches QuietFiber®, a Do-It-Yourself Noise Reduction Solution for Homes and Restaurants

High sound absorbency QuietFiber, can be installed anywhere in the home, a restaurant, or other space that needs a non-invasive DIY interior noise fix. - March 24, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

Remediation Performed for Structures with Defective Drywall Should be Done Properly the First Time, According to BESI

The Building Envelope Science Institute’s National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held on April 11-12, 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is the most comprehensive course two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - March 24, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Shade Systems Provides Its Framed "Sail" Shades for New Elementary School in St. Augustine, FL

The newly constructed Mill Creek Elementary School in historic St. Augustine, Florida, is prepared to protect its children from the sun’s harmful U.V. rays with a brand new framed 'Sail' system from Shade Systems. This imaginative multi-tiered Sail system with integral steel support frame... - March 19, 2011 - Shade Systems, Inc.

Consultant to Focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Arch-EVOLUTION has opened its office to provide expert consulting services to Southern California architecture, engineering and construction firms who are transitioning into the BIM process. - March 18, 2011 - arch-EVOLUTION

Wilkus Architects Provides Architectural Services Expanding Blue Earth Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wilkus Architects part of integrated design team. - March 18, 2011 - Wilkus Architects, Inc.

BJAC Releases Podcast on Intranet Functionality

Jenna Geigerman Discusses Intranet Role and Value for Architecture Firms - March 18, 2011 - BJAC

U.S. Concrete Recognized for Sustainable Concrete Construction, Greensite Award for Its Contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Riverside Materials, LLC d/b/a Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., was recently honored with the Reader’s Choice GreenSite Award for its contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York. Sponsored by The Concrete... - March 16, 2011 - US Concrete

Acoustiblok Installed in the BIA-Hawaii’s Construction Training Center

Architects forecasting the needs of the Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC) in Waipahu, Hawaii determined early in the design phase that soundproofing would be a necessity in the center’s classrooms. Armed with mounting evidence of the detrimental effects of industrial and... - March 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

QA Graphics Serves as Outsourcing Solution for Architectural Design Needs

QA Graphics an interactive design company serves as an outsourcing resource, providing 3D visualization services to meet architectural design needs. - March 13, 2011 - QA Graphics

U.S. Concrete Precast Group Completes the Production of High Strength, Green Concrete U-Beams for the Phoenix Sky Train Project

U.S. Concrete Precast Group has completed the production of 130 pre-stressed, green concrete U-beams for the Sky Train Project at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Production began in February of 2010 utilizing environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, EF Technology®, which can have a carbon footprint 30 percent lower than standard concrete mix designs. - March 11, 2011 - US Concrete

SfL+a Architects Recognized as Top Architect Firm in Triangle Area

Architectural Firm Ranked on Triangle Business Journal’s Triangle Architects List. - March 11, 2011 - SFL + A Architects

BJAC CEO Lou Jurkowski to Serve as a Moderator at the 2011 Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference

Jurkowski Joins Business and Political Leaders at Denver Event - March 10, 2011 - BJAC

Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute

Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Artisan Review Comes Online Today to Offer Pictures of Contractors in Your Area

New website launched to give consumers an edge when looking for contracting photos. - March 07, 2011 - ArtisanReview

An Exceptional, Unique & Contemporary Residential "Tour De Force" in the Prestigious Piney Point Estates in Houston, TX

An amazingly unique contemporary residence in Houston, TX. - March 04, 2011 - Contour Interior Design

Straughn Trout Architects Recognized in Washington, D.C. for Sustainable Design Award

Magnify Credit Union Achieves “Hat Trick” of Green Building Awards. The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced the results of its 2010 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards last week in the Nation’s Capital. Lakeland based Straughn Trout Architects, LLC was recognized with a second place award for their design for the South Lakeland Branch Magnify Credit Union. - March 04, 2011 - Straughn Trout Architects, LLC

Michael Cole Named Moderator of Raleigh Chamber’s 2011 Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference Session

Cole to Lead April, 8 Session on Denver Land Use - March 03, 2011 - ColeJenest & Stone

New Lumenpulse Luminaires Enable Design Consistency Throughout Interior and Exterior Architectural Lighting Applications

Expanded range of Lumenbeam, Lumenfacade, Lumencove, and Lumendome products and the new Lumentask family of luminaires offer design consistency, sustainability and low maintenance - March 03, 2011 - Lumenpulse Lighting Inc.

Fike Improves Its Online Technical Support Area

Fike is proud to announce the release of two technical resource centers to support various customers, including Fike distribution, Architects and Engineers (A&Es) and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), found at http://forums.fike.com. - March 03, 2011 - Fike

Rosendin Electric Names Ron Wilson New Director of Engineering

New Engineering Director Role part of Reorganization to Accommodate Growth - March 03, 2011 - Rosendin Electric

Calorique Heats Up New England Home Show as Oil Prices Skyrocket

iQ Radiant Heat by Calorique is a hit at the 2011 New England Home Show - March 02, 2011 - Calorique

House Plans Designer and Owner of Great House Design is Taking the Stage to Lecture on Eco-Friendly Building

From April 1st until April 3rd, Glen Hyman, Owner and House Designer of Great House Design, will be hosting a booth at the Home and Garden Show at the Spokane Convention Centre in Spokane, Washington. He will be giving dynamic lectures on the importance and processes of environmentally friendly... - March 02, 2011 - Great House Design

Wilkus Architects Announces that Papa Murphy's Opens New Units in the Bayou State

Wilkus Architects provides design services for new Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza locations in Louisiana. - February 23, 2011 - Wilkus Architects, Inc.

Wilkus Architects Helps Roll Out Papa Murphy's West Coast Units

Wilkus Architects provides design services for new Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza locations in California, Washington and British Columbia, Canada. - February 20, 2011 - Wilkus Architects, Inc.

ArchDaily Building of the Year 2010 Winners

ArchDaily's Building of the Year Awards winners were announced today. 14 winners from 14 categories all over the world. - February 17, 2011 - ArchDaily

Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport

Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

Koydol Inc Brings the 21st Century to the Construction, Building and Flooring Industries

Koydol Inc, Contract Flooring Group, unveils their new 21st century business model. In this new economic era, all companies have to be streamlined to generate increased sales. Koydol Inc’s new approach combines the manufacturer, the importer, the distributor into one cohesive organization,... - February 14, 2011 - Koydol Inc.

BJAC Releases Podcast on Women in Architecture

Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski Discusses Industry Challenges for Women - February 10, 2011 - BJAC

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Opens ROJO-Designed Center in Baldwin Park, FL

Childcare group goes above-and-beyond to be good neighbors in Baldwin Park. - February 09, 2011 - ROJO Architecture

Balfour Beatty Construction Tops Out New Tower at 396 Alhambra in Coral Gables

On January 28, Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the topping out of the new office tower at 396 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, Florida. The new tower marks the final stage in Key Realty Advisors’ vision to provide sustainable, Class A office space to businesses in the upscale community... - February 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Koydol Inc, Announces Move to New Corporate Offices in Washington DC

Koydol inc, Contract Flooring Group, has today, announced the move to their new corporate and sales headquarters in Washington DC. As part of the expansion of the MidAtlantic Division of Koydol Inc, the new offices will be able to handle growth in sales, support and marketing. - February 07, 2011 - Koydol Inc.