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Foundation Repair Company Discusses Value of Foundation Repair
Foundation Repairs Can Have Significant Impact on Resale Value of a Home - December 28, 2013 - Julian Construction
OT+9 Design’s Sean Williams to Present at Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop
Sean Williams, AIA, LEED BD+C, founder of the sustainable architecture firm, OT+9 Design, is presenting at the Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Williams’ topic is “Beyond LEED: The Living Buildings Challenge as the Next Step in... - December 18, 2013 - OT9 Design
Can a Building That Uses More Energy Also be More Efficient? Yes, Says Buro Happold, and Shows How.
International engineering firm Buro Happold develops a new benchmark for energy usage that takes economic performance into account; this metric redefines the concept of efficiency, starting with commercial buildings, in New York City and beyond. - December 14, 2013 - Buro Happold
Buric Global COO Designated Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified Professional for 2014
Jennifer L. Storey, AIA, EDAC, applies BIM expertise so owners can manage facilities post-construction. - December 14, 2013 - Buric
EnviroLeather Launches New Print Technology with Designs from Jhane Barnes
EnviroLeather™ by LDI announces the launch of a new line of PVC-Free faux leather featuring inspiring design patterns from renowned New York fashion and interior product designer Jhane Barnes. This new EnviroLeather™ upholstery is made with a unique, patent-pending, hybrid digital... - December 12, 2013 - EnviroLeather by LDI
Improper Drainage Systems Can Lead to Foundation Problems at Home
Company Performs Drainage System Installations to Prevent Drainage Problems. - December 01, 2013 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Stresses Earthquake Readiness for Homeowners
Construction Company Urges Homeowners to Take Steps Needed to Safeguard a Home. - December 01, 2013 - Julian Construction
WK Dickson Wins Award for Unique Collaboration for the Preservation of a North Carolina Landmark
WK Dickson has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina for their work on the new Barbecue Park project in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. - November 19, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
WK Dickson’s Award Winning Study Shows the Viability of Rainwater Harvesting in a Small NC Town
WK Dickson has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina for their work on the innovative Rainwater Harvesting project in Kernersville, North Carolina. - November 13, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Silas Haslam Joins EYP/BJAC as Architectural Intern
Local Architectural Firm Welcomes Architectural Professional with Construction and Planning Experience - November 08, 2013 - BJAC
Building Safety Expert Speaks on House Leveling
Unstable Foundations Can Result from Lack of Attention to According to Safety Expert. - October 30, 2013 - Julian Construction
Helical Piles a Potential Solution to Common Foundation Problems
Julian Construction Discusses a Proven Solution for Damaged Foundation. - October 29, 2013 - Julian Construction
Hoar Construction Completes New Class-a Office Tower in Houston's Westchase District
Hoar Construction, working for developer Granite Properties, reached substantial completion on a new Class-A office tower in the growing Houston Westchase District. The 300,000 s.f. building will be LEED Gold certified. - October 25, 2013 - Hoar Construction LLC
Green Roof / Garden Bridge at Universal Studios
The garden bridge at Universal Studios in Orlando is the first of its kind in Florida or even in the entire US. Designed by Miles Architecture Group Inc., Libra Design Group and Green Roof Service LLC, the green roof bridge creates an innovative connection of Universal City developments. - October 19, 2013 - Green Roof Service, LLC
Rochester Institute of Technology’s New Institute Hall a Game-Changer for the Sciences
Housing brand-new science departments, the brick-and-glass Institute Hall creates a prototype for the academic science classroom of the future. - October 13, 2013 - Francis Cauffman
LOFTwall Announces New Program to Showcase Innovative Materials
“LOFTwall Approved” Will Streamline the Selection Process for Designers. - October 11, 2013 - LOFTwall
Dan Fields Of EYP/BJAC to Speak at the SCUP 2013 Southern Regional Conference
Local Architect Featured at Regional Conference for Work on NC A&T State Student Wellness Center. - October 11, 2013 - BJAC
To Resilient, Sustainable Cities Buro Happold Principal to UN-Habitat: Good Urban Development is Key to Resilient, Sustainable Cities
Craig Schwitter, PE, principal at international engineering firm Buro Happold, spoke at the UN General Assembly on Friday, October 4, as part of World Habitat Day. Schwitter’s presentation focused on ways to strengthen the urban fabric of New York and other cities to make them more resilient... - October 10, 2013 - Buro Happold
New Cancer Center Offers Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper improves the patient experience, easing the treatment process and promoting healing through a design that combines high-powered efficiency and effectiveness with special touches that meet patients’ needs. - October 09, 2013 - Francis Cauffman
Universal Design Tips: Lessons Learned from Two UD Homes - the New Aging in Place E-Book from UniversalDesign.com
UniversalDesign.com is pleased to announce the release of their new e-book, “Universal Design Tips: Lessons learned from Two UD Homes,” available on Oct. 2, 2013. The book showcases two universally designed homes for aging in place, and includes floor plans, numerous color photographs and aging in place design tips selected to guide baby boomers through the process of designing, remodeling or building a home that can support their needs and lifestyle for years to come. - October 02, 2013 - UniversalDesign.com
Safety Inspector Warns on Signs of Foundation Damage
Foundation Expert Shawn Kyles Gives Indications of Foundation Damage in a Home. - September 28, 2013 - Julian Construction
Construction Company Advises Homeowners on Drainage Problems
Julian Construction Assists Homeowners with Information on Common Drainage Problems. - September 28, 2013 - Julian Construction
Build It Green Joins Groundbreaking ABC Green Home Project as Certification Partner
Partnership will inspire builders to take green home designs to a new level. - September 26, 2013 - Build It Green
ArchiKing - New Architecture and Home Design Web Portal Offers Architects and Designers
Rocadia Net ltd, an young internet company from Romania, is proud to announce the launch of its web portal, ArchiKing, the professional resource for architects and designers from all over the world. Found at www.archiking.com, ArchiKing provides ideas, information, and news about architecture and... - September 26, 2013 - Rocadia Net
Green Education Services Offering A.R.E. Structural Systems Exam Prep for Washington D.C. Area
GES gives Washington D.C. professionals a chance to learn from industry expert on how to prepare for the Architect Registration Exam. - September 22, 2013 - Green Education Services
Newest Release of LinkFixer Advanced Automatically Fixes Broken Links in Files Moved to OpenText Content Server
Description: There is a hidden problem that IT and Records Management professionals need to be aware of when implementing the OpenText Content Server. Not knowing about this problem can adversely effect file integrity and cause loss of mission-critical data. - September 22, 2013 - LinkTek
Image Manufacturing Group Announces Integration of Creative Kiosk Brand
Image Manufacturing Group (www.imgarchitectural.com) is pleased to announce the completion of the full integration of the Creative Kiosk brand. Image Manufacturing Group completed the acquisition of the assets and goodwill of Creative Kiosk in June 2012 as an effort to expand its broad suite of... - September 17, 2013 - Image Manufacturing Group
Buro Happold Uses Creative Engineering for Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln’s Newest Icon
International engineering firm Buro Happold designed an innovative and cost effective structural system for the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The new arena creates an unmatched venue for sports and serves as a catalyst for urban redevelopment. Buro Happold announces the opening of the 16,500-seat Pinnacle... - September 15, 2013 - Buro Happold
Toll Brothers’ Acquisition Offers Buyers Final Opportunity in Top Triangle Location
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, is proud to announce the addition of 16 new large wooded home sites at their previously sold out community, The Oaks at Meadowridge. - September 07, 2013 - Toll Brothers
WK Dickson Adds Senior Project Manager to Water & Wastewater Group
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its water resources consulting group. The firm welcomed Benjamin “Jamie” C. Wright, Jr., PE to the firm this week. He is located in the Columbia, SC regional office and serves as a senior project manager. Jamie will... - September 04, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Homeowners Warned of Signs of Faulty Structural Foundation
Foundation Faults Must Receive Foundation Inspection, Construction Company States. - August 31, 2013 - Julian Construction
Homes Neglecting Foundation Repair May Encounter Larger Problems
Los Angeles Construction Company Advises Need for Fast Action on Foundation Repairs. - August 31, 2013 - Julian Construction
Echo Ridge Assists Customers with Their Home Designs in Alberta
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that they can assist clients with their home designs in Alberta; even if starting from just a sketch. The building firm helps clients with their home designs in Alberta, to help them incorporate features they would like to see built in their custom designed home. - August 28, 2013 - Echo Ridge
EYP/BJAC Names Tan Zheng, AIA, EDAC, Architect
Local Architectural Firm Promotes Employee with Extensive Health Care Experience. - August 28, 2013 - BJAC
Soderstrom Architects Promotes Four
Soderstrom Architects, a leading Portland-based architecture, planning and interior design firm, has recently announced the promotion of Marlene Gillis, Mike Shea, and Dan Van Calcar to Principal. The firm also announces the promotion of Kim Olson to Associate. - August 23, 2013 - Soderstrom Architects
Performance Architects, Inc. Named to Inc. 500|5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for Third Year in a Row
Performance Architects, Inc., a business and technology consulting company that helps organizations initiate and sustain major improvements in enterprise performance, announced today that the company has been named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 ranking of the nation's fastest-growing... - August 22, 2013 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Soderstrom Architects Adds Seven Individuals
Soderstrom Architects, a Portland-based architecture, planning and interior design firm, has recently added seven employees to their workforce: Hugh Bitzer, Blair Fitzgibbon, Keith Daily, Robert Allen, Andy Barker, Marc Seguela, and Michael Starker. Hugh Bitzer, is a recent graduate from the... - August 17, 2013 - Soderstrom Architects
Latest Release of LinkFixer Advanced Automatically Fixes Broken Links in Microsoft Office 2013 Files
Microsoft Office users and IT professionals need to be aware that migrating to newer versions of Microsoft Office can adversely effect the integrity of their files and cause unexpected loss of mission-critical data. - August 16, 2013 - LinkTek
New Cellular PVC Railing by INTEX Millwork Solutions Out Performs Composite
Introducing the Hampton Extruded Rail System by INTEX Millwork Solutions - August 15, 2013 - INTEX Millwork Solutions
INTEX Millwork Solutions is Hiring
INTEX Millwork Solutions is seeking talented and hardworking individuals to add the INTEX Design Team. - August 15, 2013 - INTEX Millwork Solutions
Toll Brothers Proudly Announce Opening of Sales in Hasentree’s Golf Villa Collection
Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities, is proud to announce the opening of sales in the Golf Villa Collection of its Hasentree community. - August 09, 2013 - Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers Breathes Life Back Into Weddington Community
Toll Brothers, builder and developer of fine communities around the Charlotte area help improve Weddington neighborhood, Bromley Estates. - August 02, 2013 - Toll Brothers
Sloping Uneven Floors a Serious Issue in Southern California
Foundation Experts Warn of Issues with Uneven or Sloping Floors in California - July 31, 2013 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Gives Solutions to Cracked Foundations and Walls
Construction Company Compares Different Methods of Repair for Horizontal Cracks - July 29, 2013 - Julian Construction
LinkFixer Advanced Handles Hidden Problem When Migrating to SharePoint 2013
There is a hidden problem that IT and Records Management professionals need to be aware of when using SharePoint 2013. Not knowing about this problem can adversely effect file integrity and cause loss of mission-critical data. - July 28, 2013 - LinkTek
Design Entrepreneur Steve Kinder of LOFTwall Shares His NeoCon 2013 Experience: Emerging Ideas & Workspace Concepts Revealed
LOFTwall Founder and Design Leader, Steve Kinder returned from NeoCon where he catalyzed a dynamic conversation about the future of workspace design. Flexibility, privacy and movement were key buzzwords and people require their workspace to evolve with their needs over time. Leading a more entrepreneurial, nimble company, Kinder is poised to move forward with new design innovations that address a quickly changing need that larger manufacturers are challenged to meet. - July 22, 2013 - LOFTwall
KE Durasol Awnings Inc. Launches New Website for New Waterproof Retractable Roof
The Gennius, a New Waterproof Retractable Roof - July 21, 2013 - KE Durasol Awnings
WK Dickson's Airport Group Continues Rapid Growth with Senior Project Manager
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its airport consulting group. The firm welcomed Brigid Z. Williams, PE this week. She is located in the Raleigh regional office and serves as a senior project manager in the airport group. Her areas of expertise include runway,... - July 18, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Performance Architects Announces Launch of Oracle Exalytics Discovery Center
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), an Oracle Platinum Partner, announced today the opening of the Performance Architects Oracle Exalytics Discovery Center, which highlights the functionality of Oracle’s in-memory machine that delivers business intelligence (BI) and... - July 15, 2013 - Performance Architects, Inc.
WK Dickson Vice President Honored with Distinguished Service Award
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. recently announced that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC). This award is given each year to a PENC... - July 12, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.