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Julian Construction Say Winter Rains Can Increase Drainage Problems
When rainwater isn’t able to drain properly, it can cause damage to a home’s walls, basement and foundation. - December 23, 2010 - Julian Construction
Build It Green Recognizes California's Green Building Leaders
Build It Green’s 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony at the Brower Center last week recognized green building industry leaders from the public and private sector. This diverse group of thought leaders are helping to make residential green building standard practice across the state of California. - December 18, 2010 - Build It Green
Challenging Construction Trends, Studio Independent Renovates Building for Local Advertising Agency
Studio Independent LLC, a young architecture firm based in Ybor City, has designed the new headquarters for the local branding house SPARK. The 7,000sf renovation of a 1969 metal building, previously used as an auto parts retail store and warehouse, is located at 2309 West Platt Street in Hyde... - December 17, 2010 - Studio Independent LLC
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass Awarded BuildingGreen’s 2010 Top 10 Product Award as Bird Safety Takes Priority in Green Building Practices
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass by ARNOLD GLAS has been selected as one of BuildingGreen’s Top-10 products of the year by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®. This recognition puts the issue of bird protection in front of green building professionals. It is a big step forward towards increasing awareness of the issue and facilitating the expansion of green-build-think to incorporate bird friendly design into architecture. - December 16, 2010 - ARNOLD GLAS
BJAC Releases Podcast on Resource Sharing Models
Jason Chang Shares Design Strategies for Security Training Facilities - December 15, 2010 - BJAC
ROJO Designs Bistro That Defies Economy and Looks Good Doing It
Innovative Design and Creative Entrepreneurs are a Formula for Success at Park Square Cellar in Tampa, FL. - December 08, 2010 - ROJO Architecture
Staffelbach Completes Green Project in McKinney
Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has recently completed a LEED Silver project in McKinney, Texas. Independent Bank at 1600 Redbud in McKinney is located in a 64,000 square foot building. Staffelbach collaborated with Jim Wilson Architects to design all of... - December 08, 2010 - Staffelbach
BJAC Building Earns LEED® Silver Certification
The Gateway Research Building I Recognized for Sustainability and Green Design by Architectural Firm - December 04, 2010 - BJAC
Julian Construction Offers 50% Off Winter Special on Foundation Replacement Services
Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations - December 03, 2010 - Julian Construction
Mechdyne, Raytheon and Rockwell Collins Demonstrating Collaborative CAD Review Sessions at the Defense Manufacturing Conference 2010
Mechdyne Corporation is partnering with Raytheon and Rockwell Collins to demonstrate a new technology to interact with and share computer-aided design (CAD) data across remote collaborative immersive environments at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC), November 29 to December 2, 2010, in Las... - December 01, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architecture Firm List
Local Architecture Firm Recognized by Triangle Business Journal - November 26, 2010 - BJAC
Motive Announces Involvement in New Foretravel IH-45 Model
Motive completed the CAD and Engineering requirements for the IH-45 body and dashboard program. - November 26, 2010 - Motive Industries Inc.
Julian Construction Expands Its Headquarters
Julian de La Torre was proud when he expanded his headquarters to a large commercial building with a sizable material yard in Los Angeles. - November 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
CORE Development Services Co-Founder John Koos to Share Insight at First AGL Regional Conference
Longtime Planner to Provide Guidance & Tips Regarding Zoning Issues - November 25, 2010 - Core Development Services
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Completes Seapoint Condo Tower
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design is finishing up the interiors installation for the Seapoint Condominiums at Naples Cay in Naples, Florida. The Seapoint Condo tower is a beach side, luxury mid-rise tower built in 1991. Beasley & Henley was contracted to begin the... - November 24, 2010 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
DPR West Palm Beach Office Earns Industry Gold Award
Local Office Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors - November 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
DPR Construction Honored with ‘Orchid’ Award for Sustainable Design by the San Diego Architectural Foundation
The Orchids and Onions Awards, produced by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, annually recognizes the good and the bad of San Diego urban design and planning projects. - November 20, 2010 - DPR Construction
Miller Construction Co. Building Orange Bowl Field in Miami
A new Miami community landmark is taking shape as Miller Construction Company builds Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park in Miami for the Orange Bowl Committee. The recreational facility will include a new youth sports/high school football stadium, track and other improvements at Moore Park, 765 NW... - November 20, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Mechdyne Supports Two Industry Partners at infoComm Asia
Mechdyne Corporation partnered with Digital Projection International and dnp at infoComm Asia, November 17-19th in Hong Kong. - November 20, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Atmosphere Hospitality Draws on Its Revolutionary Green "DNA" to Unveil New Select Service Prototype Adoba Eco Inn
The Adoba Eco Inn is the latest green offspring from Atmosphere Hospitality Managements socially responsible LEED certified green independent brand concept. - November 16, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Mechdyne Expands Its Technical Operations
Mechdyne Corporation announces the opening of a major addition to its Technical Center, located in Marshalltown, Iowa. Mechdyne, which is headquartered in Marshalltown, is a turnkey technology solutions provider, enabling discovery and innovation for many of the world's most technologically... - November 13, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Mechdyne and Haption Join Forces to Bring Touch Interaction Capability to Manufacturing Design
For the first time, users can enjoy all the benefits of haptic force feedback within a fully immersive display system for the Dassault Systemes V5 environment as a result of a technology partnership between Mechdyne Corporation and Haption. Mechdyne Corporation, an advanced data visualization... - November 13, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
BJAC Principal Joins Committee for Women Against MS
Jennifer Amster will Raise Awareness and Funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - November 06, 2010 - BJAC
Francis Cauffman Appoints John J. Plappert as Director of Health Facilities Planning
National award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has announced that John J. Plappert has joined the firm as Director of Health Facilities Planning. Mr. Plappert brings extensive experience in healthcare design and planning and is one of the leading pediatric healthcare designers in the... - November 04, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Congratulates Moore on Auburn University Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that Calvin Moore, a project manager with the company, recently received the 2009-2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for the McWhorter School of Building Science from Auburn University. This awarded is given to only one student... - November 04, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
DPR Construction Receives "Best Green Building Project" for San Diego Regional Headquarters by California Construction Magazine
The statewide competition annually recognizes construction and design excellence in Northern and Southern California. - November 03, 2010 - DPR Construction
Mechdyne CAVE to be Featured on Discovery Science Channel Episode
The CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment integrated by Mechdyne Corporation in March 2009, at Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey, will be featured in an episode of Sci Fi Science—Physics of the Impossible airing on the Discovery Science Channel beginning November 3, 2010, at 9 p.m. - November 03, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Ranked Among Top Specialty Contractors
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010 by ENR (Engineering News-Record) magazine. The detention company was ranked at #355 on the list. This is the sixth year that Cornerstone Detention Products has been included on the ENR Top... - November 03, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Lake Homes and Cabins Designs Offered by Habitat Architecture
Habitat Architecture a highly acclaimed residential design firm in Minnesota has shown its versatility in architectural styles by recently presenting the latest project of its type in the area of vacation homes and lake front cabins. The two tier round cabins designed by Habitat Architecture on... - October 31, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
A Level Student Gives movemanSKG Thumbs Up
Clydebank High School has installed a movemanSKG wheelchair life in its main hall to allow less able pupils to access the stage. It ensures the school meets its DDA obligations. - October 31, 2010 - movemanSKG
BJAC Principal Addresses Symposium at the North Carolina History Education Center
Architect Jennifer Amster Spoke at Museum Opening on Oct. 22 - October 27, 2010 - BJAC
BJAC Announces Public Opening of the North Carolina History Education Center
Architectural Firm Reveals Its 60,000 Square-Foot Museum October 2010 - October 24, 2010 - BJAC
Miller Construction Company Hires Three to Oversee New Projects
Achieving growth despite the region’s commercial construction slowdown, Miller Construction Company has added three superintendents to direct operations at projects for new and existing clients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. William Hess, Robert Verlinde and Eric Wolverton... - October 16, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
DS&D Joins the NJBIZ Top 100 Privately Held Companies of 2010
Breaking the list down into multiple sections, DS&D came out on top in two of their categories. In the overall listing of Top 100 Privately Held Companies based on 2009 Revenue, DS&D ranked # 83, after being previously unranked. Namely though, DS&D ranked #1 in the Oldest Privately Held Companies list with 181 years in business. - October 15, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
LOFTwall to Exhibit at Boutique Design New York 2010
LOFTwall, a premier manufacturer of divider screens for living and working environments will be showing at the Boutique Design Show, November 14-15th in New York City. “We had several recent projects in the hospitality industry this past year,” explains Steve Kinder, founder at LOFTwall. - October 14, 2010 - LOFTwall
Miller Construction Company Completes $2.8 Million Renovation
Miller Construction Company has completed the expansion and renovation of the Audi Pembroke Pines dealership in a $2.8 million project for owner Holman Automotive Group. The dealership remained fully operational throughout the renovation, which was completed this summer, according to Miller... - October 09, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Motif Architectural Lighting Launches Remote Modular Power Supply (RMPS)
Innovative low voltage Class II power source simplifies installation, operation and maintenance for Motif’s LED graphic illuminators, light boxes and decorative down lights - October 08, 2010 - Motif Architectural Lighting
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
Zanette Begins Building Construction on Esplanade Project in Naples
Zanette Construction Co., LLC began a construction and renovation project for the Esplanade Club in Naples, FL. Project features total renovations of outdoor areas, including pool, gazebo, pool house, landscaping, and new construction of a spa, kitchen and fireplace. Project slated for completion by December 6, 2010. - October 06, 2010 - Zanette Construction
BJAC Awarded 2010 AIANC Firm of the Year
Local Architecture Firm Recognized for Creative and Innovative Application of Architectural Practices - October 06, 2010 - BJAC
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract to Renovate St. Monica's
Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to renovate St. Monica’s in downtown Raleigh. Built in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese the one story brick building once provided elementary education for African American children for nearly 37 years. Through... - October 02, 2010 - Macallan Construction
DS&D’s October CEU Labfest Tour Set to Roll Through Philadelphia, NJ and NYC
In collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific, DS&D will be hosting LabFest 2010, a three-day, three city tour aimed at expanding knowledge of the latest laboratory equipment and green technology. The DS&D 2010 LabFest will kick off in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 12th, followed... - October 02, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
AIA Flint Calls for Entries to Revitalize Genesee Towers
Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary - October 01, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Flint
New Construction is Under Way at The Villas at Pleasant Valley
Kemmons Wilson Companies broke ground on the new Abbey and Canterbury models at The Villas at Pleasant Valley, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new models add upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for a home-buyer who is looking to live in a... - September 29, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Maine’s Academic Institutions Asked to Share Green Stories to Promote Sustainable Communities
The USGBC Maine Chapter will put Maine's colleges and universities "In the Limelight" at their Annual Meeting to be held on November 10, 2010. All of Maine's colleges and universities are encouraged to tell their green stories. - September 29, 2010 - U.S. Green Building Council Maine Chapter
Julian Construction Helps Energy-Conscious Homeowners & Businesses Qualify for CA Solar Rebates
Company Offers Solar System Installation Services for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities - September 26, 2010 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Offers Foundation Underpinning Services
Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations - September 26, 2010 - Julian Construction
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Revenue in Three Years
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. of Tanner, Ala. has almost doubled its annual revenue in three years, earning the company a spot on Inc.'s 2010 Top 5000 List for Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. In 2009, the company reported revenue of $43 million, up from the company's 2006... - September 24, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Home Remodel Architects Habitat Architecture Expands Online Presence with Facebook and Twitter Accounts
Habitat Architecture, Minneapolis’s premier residential architectural firm and home remodel architects, now has a presence on Facebook and Twitter. Established in 1991, Habitat Architecture specializes in custom residential design and is well-known in the Minneapolis area for its high level... - September 24, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
New Abbey Model Opens in the Villas at Great Plains Park
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that their new Abbey model is now open in the Villas at Great Plains Park, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new model adds upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for the buyer purchasing a home in the Villas at... - September 22, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities