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Prestigious Lyceum Fellowship Invites Frank Harmon, FAIA, to Develop 2009 Student Competition
The Lyceum Fellowship is the most prestigious of its kind in the world. - July 03, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Montalbano Homes of Arizona Assists Valley Homeowner Through Rebuilding Together
Montalbano Homes has made an elderly Valley homeowner’s dream come true. The company worked through Rebuilding Together in rehabilitating the home of 78-year-old Margaret Howard in Scottsdale, Arizona. This heart-warming act was a part of the company’s effort to give back to the community by helping the aged and the disabled with their home renovation projects. - July 03, 2008 - Montalbano Homes
The Next Generation of Modular CleanRooms
The British company; Clean Modules Ltd specialises in the construction of bespoke modular cleanrooms and as a result, no two cleanrooms are the same. This diversity has allowed Clean Modules Ltd to continuously develop their modular cleanroom concept and after several years of building modular cleanrooms, Clean Modules Ltd has now developed the next generation of modular cleanrooms. - July 03, 2008 - Clean Modules Ltd.
FEECO Launches Newly Designed Corporate Website
FEECO an industry leader of material handling, thermal processing and agglomeration equipment & solutions is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced corporate website, www.FEECO.com. “FEECO is so much more than an equipment company…we’re a complete solutions... - July 02, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
BCD Ices Two More Deals for Crumbs Bake Shop
BCD is proud to announce that they have represented their client, Crumbs Bake Shop, in two new lease transactions. The first location, in a portion of the former Georgette Klinger Spa at 501 Madison Avenue at 52nd Street, is 800 square feet. Barry Williams, of BCD, represented Crumbs, while the... - July 02, 2008 - Branded Concept Development (BCD)
Setzer Seals the Deal to Design Ultra-Modern 70 ' Motoryacht for Kingbay Manufacturing Co. In China
After nine months of negotiating, superyacht designer Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group in Cary, North Carolina, has signed an agreement with Kingbay Yacht Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in Ningbo, China, to design an ultra-modern, 70’ high-speed production vessel. He will also consult... - July 02, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
Center for Watershed Protection Launches Its New Website
Last week, some regular visitors to the Center for Watershed Protection's website were surprised to see it completely transformed with a new look, a new structure, and new resources. After a long planning process, the Center has created a more resource-rich site that intends to serve two equal... - July 02, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
SEPI Asefnia Named Impact Women Business Owner
SEPI Engineering Group, Inc. (www.sepiengineering.com) has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The awards are presented to recognize the outstanding leadership of the selected women not only in their professional... - July 02, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
New Ibstock Umbra Range Harnesses Power of Light and Shade
Ibstock has launched its new Umbra range of textured brickwork which creates innovative and subtly changing looks for brick faced buildings. The new range is available in four designs – Wave, Sphere, Pyramid and Sawtooth - which give a textured appearance that changes with natural light... - July 02, 2008 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Sustains Wildlife Habitat
As part of its commitment to sustainable construction and assisting developers to minimise the impact of housebuilding on wildlife habitats, Ibstock has designed a range of clay homes for bats and swifts that can be incorporated into any new buildings or conservation work. The new range includes... - July 02, 2008 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
New Ibstock Linear Brick Extends Architects' Façade Design Options
Ibstock has launched a new range of Linear bricks which has a unique dimension that will enable specifiers and building designers to create bold new brickwork designs. The long thin shape of the new range creates a much more visually interesting facade than traditional brickwork, providing added... - July 02, 2008 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
San Bruno City Council Approves 510 Unit Pacific Bay Vistas Project Designed by Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners
On June 24, 2008, the San Bruno City Council unanimously approved the 510-unit, Pacific Bay Vistas multifamily community. The Council complimented the architectural design by Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners based in Newport Beach, CA and the AIMCO development team. Pacific Bay Vistas features an elegant, architectural style influenced by the grand old buildings of the San Francisco Embarcado. Blended building styles create an appearance of a sophisticated village overlooking the Bay. - July 01, 2008 - Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners
Carroll County, MD, Takes Important Steps Toward an Environmentally-Sustainable Future Through Roundtable Process
On April 22nd, Carroll County representatives, local developers, environmental groups, and government agencies met to finalize the Recommended Model Development Principles for Carroll County, MD. This diverse group has worked over the past eight months to propose revisions to the County’s... - June 30, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Speedy, Consistent Chimney Building with Ibstock's Unique Faststack®
Rapid installation of fully working or cosmetic chimneys is easy with Ibstock's innovative new pre-fabricated Faststack® chimney range. The new range is available in six different styles of single or double chimney, for mid-ridge, mono pitch, or gable end locations. There are six durable high... - June 30, 2008 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Portaloo Delivers Temporary Toilet Facilities for Rosslyn Chapel for Second Consecutive Year
The Rosslyn Chapel was flooded with visitors after its appearance in The Da Vinci Code book and film, which lead to an urgent need of extra toilet facilities to be hired. Temporary portable toilet provider Portaloo was able to deliver toilet facilities that met the requirements of the Rosslyn... - June 29, 2008 - Portakabin
Amdega is First to Go Green with New Timbers
The company is the first in its sector to make the formal move from utilising traditionally sourced hardwoods to temperate American (and other) hardwoods, North American Douglas Fir and high grade European engineered timbers selected especially for AMDEGA from some of the best sawmills currently in production. All timbers used in AMDEGA’s Darlington-based workshops are sourced from (*FSC, **PEFC or other renewable, farmed and managed sources with proven provenance) ethical, reliable suppliers. - June 29, 2008 - Amdega
Kimberly Timmons Interiors is Recognized Nationally and Locally for Award Winning Designs
Kimberly Timmons Interiors received awards at The Nationals - 2008, The Best of 50+ Housing Awards - 2008, and The ASID 10th Annual Interior Design Awards. - June 28, 2008 - Kimberly Timmons Interiors, LLC
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Asbestos Roof and Caulking Abatement Removal Project
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, flooring removal and decontamination contractor, recently completed an industrial asbestos abatement project that consisted of the removal of asbestos containing roof materials and window caulking. The project was performed at a former manufacturing plant in New Jersey. - June 28, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
SFC Engineering, Manchester, NH Adds Landscape Architect to Staff
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Manchester, New Hampshire welcomes Aaron Chandler, RLA, as Project Engineer/ Landscape Architect. Aaron is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. Aaron has ten years of unique experience as... - June 28, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
BJAC Announces New Partner
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jennifer Amster, Director of Higher Education Projects, has been named a partner with the firm. In this role, Amster will participate in formulating the... - June 28, 2008 - BJAC
Portakabin Provides Rolling Relocation Classroom Building Solution for Gleeson Building
Modular building supplier Portakabin has delivered high quality relocatable classroom accommodation for major upgrade and rebuilding programme in Northumberland’s schools for GB Building Solutions, the Strategic Construction Framework Partners for the region’s County Council. - June 27, 2008 - Portakabin
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $10.9 Million Medical Office Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, arranged $10.98 million in construction/mini perm variable-rate debt for a medical office building located in Austin, Texas. Beacon arranged a loan that includes a three year deal with two one year extensions, featuring an... - June 27, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Illinois Masonry Corporation Awarded Terrazio Development Project
The Illinois Masonry Corporation was recently awarded a contract for masonry work on the prestigious Terrazio development in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. The Terrazio condominiums are being developed by the Sedgwick Properties Development Corporation, and construction has already begun... - June 26, 2008 - Illinois Masonry
Ibstock Hosts Top Hemingway Design RIBA Seminar
Over 100 representatives from the UK's top architectural, housebuilding and design communities gathered at RIBA headquarters this month to attend Ibstock's guest lecture seminar by the widely respected designer and architect Wayne Hemingway of Hemingway Design. The RIBA seminar 'An Alternative... - June 26, 2008 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
JDavis Architects Sponsors Kids City Planning Day – Raleigh 2030
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm sponsored Kids City Planning Day – Raleigh 2030, an event held May 3 at the Marbles Kids Museum to educate... - June 26, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be a Vendor at the Old Pearl Street Fair on Sunday, June 22 from 9am - 1pm
Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a vendor at the Old Pearl Street Pet Fair on Sunday, June 22 from 9 am - 1 pm in Denver. It is being held during the Farmer's Market. For more information, go to www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com. - June 22, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
A Free Landscape Design is Being Offered by Pawfriendly Landscapes Until July 31. The Winner Will be Announced on August 8
A free landscape design is being offered by Pawfriendly Landscapes at www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com. Contestants are asked to write in why they need a pet friendly landscape and can send pictures, although they are not mandatory, just encouraged. The contest is from now until July 31. The winner... - June 22, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
On Site Energy Company is Selected for the Fifth Consecutive Year to Provide Power for the Commerce Bank Championship
On Site Energy Company (OSEC), the East Coast leading provider of power & temperature control will be providing power for The Commerce Bank Championship of 2008. The tournament will take place at the Red Course at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island from June 23rd to June 30th. Michael... - June 21, 2008 - On Site Energy
San Antonio’s North Chamber Selects Madeline Anz Slay for ATHENA International Young Professional Award
Madeline Anz Slay was recognized at a luncheon awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions to the community and promoting women in leadership roles in business. - June 20, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
AEX Small Business Loans Report About Avoiding Worst Case Commercial Finance Problems
A Special Small Business Loans Report has been issued by AEX Commercial Financing Group to address business financing circumstances which often result in a worst case scenario for commercial real estate loans and working capital funding. - June 20, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
DAVACO Services Fulfill Facilities Management Challenges
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company continues to respond to national retail and restaurant clients’ requests for assistance in executing high-volume initiatives in “open” stores. The company says that their current... - June 20, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
How to Get 10,000m2 and Beyond Built in Just Weeks
Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building supplier, is taking the hassle out of time consuming large-scale building projects, with the provision of buildings up to 10,000m2 and beyond, in a matter of weeks. - June 20, 2008 - Portakabin
Galley Eco Capital Joins the Business Council on Climate Change, Business Partnership Takes Action to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Galley Eco Capital has become the latest Bay Area Company to join the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3), a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area businesses committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing corporate environmental leadership. - June 19, 2008 - Galley Eco Capital
JDavis Architects Project Recognized by City of Raleigh
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the Chavis Heights Redevelopment received the 2008 Urban Stewardship Award at the City of Raleigh Environmental Awards. The... - June 19, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Pixplant: Seamless Textures from Any Photo in a Few Clicks
FaronStudio has launched PixPlant, a new texturing tool that creates high quality seamless textures from plain photos. - June 19, 2008 - FaronStudio
SEPI Engineering Group Names Director Of Operations
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Daniel A. Williams has been named director of operations. In this position,... - June 18, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Cheval Equestrian Community Sales and Information Center Now Open
The Cheval Sales and Information Center is now open to the public in Mint Hill showcasing Charlotte’s newest Tuscan-inspired equestrian community. The center is open seven days a week, Monday through Friday from 11am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Located off... - June 17, 2008 - Marketing Specifics
Newly Opened St Paul's Serviced Office Centre, Central London
Snow Hill’s new serviced office centre has just opened 20,000 sq ft of office space due to the high demand in the St Paul’s area, Central London. The serviced office space available in this building combines modern innovative workspace and stylish atmosphere. This is far more than only... - June 16, 2008 - Search Office Space
Kitchen Tune-Up Has Longtime Green Streak – Now Donating Trees in Clients’ Names
Kitchen Tune-Up promotes reducing waste and conserving natural resources by reconditioning or refacing homeowner's cabinets instead of throwing them away. Encouraging these alternative remodeling practices by donating trees on behalf of their clients, Kitchen Tune-Up hopes to call attention to these greener options. - June 15, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
DAVACO Joins North Texas Chapter of U.S. Green Building Council
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company has joined the North Texas Green Building Council. The organization, which is the local chapter of the United States Green Building Council, is a non-profit whose mission is to promote a sustainable,... - June 14, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
The Colorado Dog Magazine Summer 2008 Issue Features Pawfriendly Landscapes Entitled, "Beautiful Gardens - for You and Your Pooch"
"The Colorado Dog Magazine" Summer 2008 issue features an article on Pawfriendly Landscapes entitled, "Beautiful Gardens - For You and Your Pooch." It is a question and answer article with helpful tips on how to create a beautiful pet friendly yard. It offers many tips about... - June 14, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes and www.123greetings.com Have Teamed Up to be Links on Each of Their Websites
Pawfriendly Landscapes has been added as a link at www.123Greetings.com - a free e-card service. 123Greetings.com approached Pawfriendly Landscapes asking to be added to their links page. - June 14, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Grits, Glass & Steel: Frank Harmon to Address Alabama and Tennessee AIA Conventions
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of the award-winning firm Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, NC, and an adjunct professor in architecture in N.C. State University’s College of Design, will discuss the evolution of Modern architecture in the South when he presents his popular “Grits, Glass... - June 13, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Concrete Surface Preparation Service Contract
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, flooring removal and surface preparation contractor, recently completed a concrete sidewalk surface preparation project at a mall in New Jersey. - June 13, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
SoStyleyPup.com Featured Pawfriendly Landscapes for Creating Pet Friendly Yards
Jenny Morris of SoStyleyPup.com has featured Pawfriendly Landscapes. Elizabeth Bublitz is the owner and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes and was approached by Morris to be featured on her site. SoStyleyPup.com is an e-newsletter that features pet friendly businesses. Pawfriendly Landscape's... - June 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
BJAC Names New Senior Interior Designer
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Lori Coates has joined the firm as senior interior designer. In this position, Coates will lead interior design projects, mentor interior design staff... - June 13, 2008 - BJAC
DAVACO Helps Clients Maximize Productivity of Store Fleet. Leading Provider of Retail Services is One-Stop Solution for Closing Stores.
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company continues to monitor the retail marketplace to anticipate needs and to validate and align its service offering with its clients current store initiatives. Rollouts, resets, re-image, remodels and store... - June 12, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Chesapeake Homes North Carolina Participated in Battle of the Builders IV
Paul Luck, division manager of Chesapeake Homes North Carolina (www.ChesHomesNC.com), an outgrowth of Virginia-based L.M. Sandler and Sons, Inc., the largest privately owned real estate developer in the nation, has announced that the company participated in the Home Builders Association of... - June 12, 2008 - Chesapeake Homes North Carolina
JDavis Architects’ Staff Participate in 12th Annual Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm will participate in the 2008 Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure, an annual Triangle-based fundraiser for the... - June 12, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
BBC Restoration Winner Opens Doors
Birmingham’s winning Restoration project, the historic Saracen’s Head and Old Grammar School in Kings Norton, will be officially opened by Mark Thompson the Director General of the BBC and Carole Souter, Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund on Friday 13th June 2008. The Kings... - June 11, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman