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Drew Ballensky | Jul 29, 2013

University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena, Lexington Center will be renovated

The University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena and the nearby Lexington Center will undergo a major renovation beginning next year.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 22, 2013

Life-cycle cost analysis is essential tool in energy efficiency retrofit planning

When considering energy efficiency retrofits, building owners need to do capital expenditure (CapEx) planning that includes the what, when, and why of repairs along with cost.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 15, 2013

Developer plans to convert historic Kansas City high-rise to mixed-use with 55 new apartments

An $18 million redevelopment proposal would convert a historic Kansas City high-rise into a commercial/residential property.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 8, 2013

Unique Butte, Montana stained glass courthouse dome needs restoration

A unique stained-glass dome capping the rotunda at the Butte-Silver Bow County courthouse in Butte, Montana is in danger of being lost without a restoration.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 1, 2013

Tennessee utility earns first LEED-EB pilot credit after energy efficiency retrofit

USGBC awarded a LEED-certified plaque to the headquarters building of Chattanooga's electric utility, EPB, in June. It is the first building in the world to earn LEED certification using a new pilot credit for satisfying an energy pre-requisite in the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Rating System.

Drew Ballensky | Jun 26, 2013

L.A.’s airport authority to spend heavily on terminal renovations, upgrades

Los Angeles World Airports, L.A.’s regional airport authority, is planning to spend slightly more than $4 billion on capital improvement projects during a five-year period ending in 2018.

Drew Ballensky | Jun 17, 2013

New North Tower opens at Greensboro, N.C.’s Moses Cone Hospital expansion/renovation

A $200 million expansion and renovation at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. reached a big milestone this month with the opening of the new North Tower.  

Drew Ballensky | Jun 13, 2013

L.A.'s natural history museum completes reimagining of buildings and grounds

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles completed a full-scale transformation this month with the opening of its new Nature Gardens and Nature Lab and the Otis Booth Pavilion with an iconic Fin Whale specimen. 

Drew Ballensky | May 31, 2013

$3 million renovation leads to rebirth of Boston hotel with new upscale identity

After a $3 million renovation, the Bulfinch Hotel in Boston has been reborn as the Boxer, a more upscale property.

Drew Ballensky | May 28, 2013

Renovated casino part of redevelopment project at Los Angeles-area racetrack

Hollywood Park racetrack in Inglewood, Calif., will soon become Hollywood Park Tomorrow, a 238-acre development project.

Drew Ballensky

Drew Ballensky is general manager of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.’s central U.S. facility in Iowa and company spokesman for Duro-Last’s cool roofing, sustainability and architectural education programs. He is past-president of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association and chairman of CFFA’s Vinyl Roofing Division. Drew earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Northern Iowa and master’s degree in business administration from Florida State University. Drew has over 29 years experience in business and industry in various engineering and managerial capacities. He has worked in the U.S. and Canadian operations for a major international manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, was a financial analyst with a major athletic apparel manufacturer and was an owner of a general contracting company.
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