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Nemours Children's Hospital Wins Best of the Best
Nemours Children’s Hospital won two awards March 1st at IIDA’s Annual Best of the Best gala (Georgia Chapter). The first award was in the Healthcare Design category and the second was best overall out of all 11 categories, the Best of the Best. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational Association of 13,000 Members in 10 specialty practice forums and 31 Chapters around the world. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Stanley Beaman & Sears Architects Receive Design Awards for Adamsville Regional Health Center
Stanley Beaman & Sears has recently won two awards for their Adamsville Regional Health Center project. The Southeast Region of DBIA awards First Place: Public Sector, Building Under $15 Million. Construction team partners include Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Hermosa Construction Group. The 2013 AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards Program, Category A: Built, Less than $25 million. The project will be exhibited at the 2013 AIA National Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites® Brand Introduces Michael Lapporte, as New VP of Development
Continuing their mission to make green travel possible in locations spanning the country, Adoba Hotel® Brand is excited to introduce their new VP of Development, Michael Lapporte. As Colorado-based Adoba Hotel Brand expands into its third location, it is time to address the company’s rapid growth and need for an organizational chart that reflects these new developments. - March 07, 2013 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Architecture Firm Leaves Its Mark on Central Florida in Just 5 Years
Growing Architecture firm holds strong during hard times and proves the power of good client relationships - March 07, 2013 - MDC Architects, Inc.
Perrone Construction Wins SRQ Magazines Home of the Year Competition
A Dutch West Indies style home wins this years coveted Home of the Year award. Built by Perrone Construction as an example of their Jewel Box line of homes at slightly less than 4,000 square feet the home is a stunning example of true to style architecture. - March 06, 2013 - Perrone Construction
Leading Edge Coworking Space Will be a Laboratory for the Future of Workspace Design: Partnership Announced at 2013 Global Coworking Unconference (GCUC)
Two Dallas-based entrepreneurs are collaborating to enhance how coworking spaces are used. LOFTwall and WELD are partnering to observe and identify the diverse needs of coworking members, monitoring the fluctuations of people and workspace needs. LOFTwall will be documenting the experiences of members while working at WELD and observing how coworkers interact in the space as it changes and evolves. - March 04, 2013 - LOFTwall
Toll Brothers Begins Construction of Amenities at Green Level Crossing
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, is excited to announce the addition of new amenities at their Green Level Crossing neighborhood in Cary. - March 02, 2013 - Toll Brothers
Nancy Zablud Joins SfL+a Architects as Accounting Manager
Architectural Firm Hires Accounting and Operations Manager with 36 Years of Experience. - February 28, 2013 - SFL + A Architects
Buric Global Expands to Include Owner Representation
Joe Kapitan, AIA, NCARB, will manage clients' projects from ideation to occupancy. - February 23, 2013 - Buric
CREDAI Members Sign Code of Conduct, Says Mr. Pankaj Bajaj, President CREDAI-NCR
"Many middle class customers carry the perception that the developers are not answerable and that the only recourse is litigation which is a long drawn and messy process," says Mr. Pankaj Bajaj. - February 22, 2013 - Eldeco Group
Francis Cauffman Hires Project Manager for Corporate Projects
Award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has hired Jeremiah Hancock, Associate AIA, LEED AP, as a project manager for corporate interiors projects. Hancock will be responsible for managing several of Francis Cauffman’s New York projects for clients such as AOL and Spotify. Previously,... - February 22, 2013 - Francis Cauffman
Beasley & Henley Interior Design “Wows” at Mediterra in Naples, FL
Renowned design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to have completed the new Regency II model home for Stock Construction in the Buonasera neighborhood at Mediterra, Naples, Fl. This four-bedroom, estate home is now open for viewing. The Beasley & Henley design team, lead by... - February 21, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Jamie Forbes Joins SfL+a Architects as Graphic Designer
Architectural Firm Appoints New Graphic Designer - February 21, 2013 - SFL + A Architects
Hobus Homes, LLC of Orlando, FL Receives Houzz’s 2013 "Best Of Houzz" Award
Hobus Homes, LLC of Orlando, FL has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The Design/Build firm was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. - February 14, 2013 - Hobus Homes, LLC
Echo Ridge Home Designer in Alberta is Accepting Floor Plans for Working Prints and Plans
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that the firm is now accepting floor plans from customers that require working prints and plans to turn their vision of their future home into a reality. This is ideal for clients that have a unique idea for a floor plan but would like the experience of a... - February 06, 2013 - Echo Ridge
Julian Construction Recommends Action to Prevent Home Damage
Julian Construction recently issued a list of recommendations for the handling of foundation settlement in a home. The company also included several factors a homeowner can watch for which indicate the condition. - February 03, 2013 - Julian Construction
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Brings Sophistication to Tiburon
Interior design heavy-hitters Beasley & Henley Interior Design have installed their latest model for WCI Communities, the Marquesa Royale II, in their Tiburon development, Naples, Florida. This latest Beasley & Henley’s luxury condominium attracts a wealthy European and American buyer. - January 31, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Mechdyne’s Vice President of Research and Development to Present at IS&T/SPIE’s Electronic Imaging Symposium
Mechdyne’s Vice President of Research and Development, Kurt Hoffmeister, will present a paper entitled “Method to test and quantify 3D active shutter glasses,” at IS&T/SPIE’s International Symposium on Electronic Imaging, being held February 3-7 in San Francisco, CA. - January 31, 2013 - Mechdyne Corporation
Workplace Strategist Jill Duncan Joins PDR
Jill Duncan has joined the Houston-based workplace design firm PDR as Practice Lead, Workplace Strategies. Jill is an accomplished thought leader, advisor, and strategist influencing innovative philosophies in working, learning, and healing environments for nearly 30 years. With accreditation,... - January 24, 2013 - PDR Corp.
Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects Earn Top Honors from ASLA San Diego
SPURLOCK POIRIER Landscape Architects – a San Diego firm known for its collaborative, forward thinking approach to urban landscapes – has won the top honor from the American Society of Landscape Architects, San Diego Chapter, for its innovative work on the 3.5 acre outdoor space at a UC... - January 24, 2013 - Spurlock Poirier
D’Amico Design Group Offers Affordable Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management Services
Honolulu now has a headache free, one stop solution to design and construction challenges. Property owners now have an affordable alternative to expensive interior design and architecture services in the area with the d’Amico Design Group. Honolulu home owners get the expertise of a firm with interior design and architecture experience to oversee projects from design through construction. With Feng Shui principles incorporated into every design, all projects turn out unique and functional. - January 24, 2013 - D'Amico Design Group
Taking the First Steps to Rebuild
INTEX Millwork Solutions will launch a new product line at the Lumber & Building Material Expo. - January 23, 2013 - INTEX Millwork Solutions
Francis Cauffman Interior Design Leader Named to Prestigious Advisory Board
Award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman announced that its Director of Corporate Interiors for New York, Michael Bonomo, IIDA, has been appointed to Contract magazine’s editorial advisory board by editor-in-chief John Czarnecki. Bonomo, along with six other new members, will sit on... - January 19, 2013 - Francis Cauffman
Buro Happold Tops Out University of Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena, Future Home of the Huskers
To build the 16,000-seat arena over existing railroad tracks in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, and keep the project on schedule for its fall 2013 completion, Buro Happold designed a pioneering, two-part structural system and created a fabrication model that expedited the schedule. - January 12, 2013 - Buro Happold
SfL+a Architects’ Telecommunications Infrastructure Designer Receives RCDD Certification
Brian Williams Completes Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification. - January 06, 2013 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Project Earns Eagle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Ledyard E. Ross Hall Recognized for Excellence in Construction - January 04, 2013 - BJAC
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Names Roy Davis to Position of Interior Designer
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is pleased to announce the appointment of acclaimed Interior Designer Roy Davis to the Beasley & Henley design team. Davis brings to Beasley & Henley nearly 15 years of professional interior design experience in high-end... - January 02, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Alpha Structural, Inc. Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. - December 21, 2012 - Alpha Structural, Inc.
Mantis Shines in the Travel Industry’s Spotlight
It was a momentous moment for hospitality’s marketing-and-public-relations champion, Adrian Gardiner and his Mantis Collection team when their efforts were rewarded with five world travel awards. These awards come at a very opportune time for the Mantis Group as they have recently set up a... - December 21, 2012 - ICS Group
Julian Construction Provides List of Causes of Roof Problems
Indications of Roof Disrepair Important to Watch for Says Construction Company - December 20, 2012 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Warns of Need of Regular Maintenance on Roofs
Construction Company Cites Damaging Effects of Weather on a Home’s Roof - December 20, 2012 - Julian Construction
Alpha Structural, Inc. Backs Youth for Human Rights Documentary “Finding Our Voice, Youth on the Educational Frontline”
Founder/CEO of Alpha Structural, Inc. Dave Tourjé supports the Pasadena High School's Chapter for Youth for Human Rights as Associate Producer in their new documentary as a collaborative effort to reform education. - December 19, 2012 - Alpha Structural, Inc.
BJAC’s Rex Healthcare of Holly Springs Medical Office Building Earns Eagle Award
Southern Wake County Healthcare Facility Recognized for Excellence in Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - December 16, 2012 - BJAC
5 Top Color Trends for 2013
Beasley & Henley Interior Design has identified the Top Five color trends for 2013: 5. Black/White. These staples are making a comeback. They were strong a few years ago, faded out and are cropping back up again. In 2013 you will see blacks and white as strong main colors on furniture,... - December 12, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Beasley & Henley Model Wins Again – Best Interior Design
Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce their latest award -The Pinnacle Award - for excellence in design for the Marquesa Royale condo model, located in the Naples community of Tiburon. Tiburon buyers took to this model immediately, with the Beasley & Henley designs creating a lot of "buzz" right from the start. During the three day furnishings installation of this luxury model people were stopping by in droves. - December 10, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Installs "Steel House" in Central Florida
Beasley & Henley Interior Design capped off their 18 month project with Pollack Partners for Steel House in Orlando that included interior design, interior detailing, specifications and furnishings for this new $40,000,000 multi-family project. - December 10, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
BJAC Releases Podcast on Understanding a Client’s Business
Principal Architect Mark Sealy Discusses Working with Clients to Understand Their Motivating Factors in a Project. - December 06, 2012 - BJAC
HGTV Visits Las Vegas to Film an Extreme Green Home
A Vegas Couple Proves that a Home can be Green and Gorgeous at the Same Time - December 06, 2012 - Realm of Design, Inc
Commission Announces disAbility Awareness Day Award Winner
Catherine Purple Cherry, a licensed professional architect and principal-in-charge of Purple Cherry Architects in Annapolis, who is known for her work with special needs populations, has received the 2012 disAbility Awareness Day Award. The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues... - November 30, 2012 - Purple Cherry
Settlement Cracks May Cause Damage to Home Foundation
Building Inspection Expert Examines the Causes and Effects of Settlement Cracks - November 29, 2012 - Julian Construction
Francis Cauffman Appoints Steven Stainbrook as Director of Higher Education
Architecture firm Francis Cauffman has appointed Steven Stainbrook, AICP, as its new Director of Higher Education to grow its comprehensive design and planning services to academic institutions nationwide. Stainbrook has 16 years of experience as a strategic planner and urban designer working on... - November 29, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
WK Dickson’s Innovative Runway Rehabilitation Project Wins Engineering Excellence Award
Thanks to an innovative rehabilitation and reuse engineering approach for the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport runway, the airport is enjoying an increase in air traffic, retention of existing businesses and military aircraft airport use, and the addition of new business and outside investment from the rehabilitation of what was once categorized as the worst runway in the State of North Carolina. The unique engineering solution enabled the project to be completed for less than 25% of the original cost. - November 17, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
WK Dickson’s Innovative Solution to Destructive Flood Events Wins Engineering Excellence Award
WK Dickson has proven its leadership in engineering design and construction services, with not only producing an innovative solution, but also proposing added value benefits to the client and community with its Newland By-Pass Channel Flood Mitigation Project. The final project is an overwhelming success by many measures. In fact, the new by-pass channel has already been activated by two large flood events with no flood water leaving the channel banks in the downtown district. - November 17, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Julian Construction Recommends Safety Inspection for Homes
Foundation Construction Company Says Inspection Important to Structure Safety of Home - November 16, 2012 - Julian Construction
BJAC Promotes Fred Wolters to Healthcare Planning and Design Principal
Healthcare Architect with 35 Years of Experience Promoted to New Role within North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 16, 2012 - BJAC
Renowned Art Museum Opens New Facility with Sophisticated Geothermal System Designed by International Engineering Firm
Parrish Art Museum celebrates grand opening of its new facility; Buro Happold designed sophisticated, sustainable MEP systems for the energy-efficient building. - November 11, 2012 - Buro Happold
French Company Establishes North American Headquarters Designed by Francis Cauffman
Contract research organization Biotrial establishes its headquarters in Newark, a major hub for pharmaceutical companies, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. - November 09, 2012 - Francis Cauffman
Alexander Kristiansen Joins BJAC as Director of Healthcare
Veteran Healthcare Architect Joins North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 08, 2012 - BJAC
College Takes Steps to Improve Access Facilities
Llandrillo College in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, Wales, recently spent approximately £300,000 refurbishing a block that contains new offices and a nursery for staff and students, known as the Cinmel Building. A movemanSKG Prestige platform lift means wheelchair users can reach the upper storey. The... - November 06, 2012 - movemanSKG
Echo Ridge Homes Provide Eco-Friendly Renovation Services from Expert Home Designer in Alberta
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that they are providing eco-friendly home designers in Alberta for work on existing homes. - October 31, 2012 - Echo Ridge