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AlfaTech names new CEO and COO appointments: Diarmuid Hartley and Tim Chadwick, PE, LEED AP

AlfaTech, a renowned leading provider of sustainable mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design, architectural lighting design, and technology services, proudly announces the appointment of Diarmuid Hartley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Tim Chadwick, PE, LEED AP, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). These strategic appointments mark a significant step in AlfaTech's commitment to fortifying its leadership team and adapting to evolving industry demands.



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University Buildings | Jun 7, 2022

Newfoundland university STEM building emulates natural elements, local traditions

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) recently opened a new building that will provide interdisciplinary learning and research space for Faculties of Science and Engineering.

Codes and Standards | Jun 2, 2022

Guide helps schools find funding for buildings from federal, state government

New Buildings Institute (NBI) recently released a guide to help schools identify funding programs for facilities improvements available from federal and state government programs.

Airports | Jun 2, 2022

SOM-designed International Arrival Facility at Seattle’s Sea–Tac airport features the world’s largest aerial walkway

The Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)-designed International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has opened, replacing a 50-year-old arrival facility. 
 

Women in Design+Construction | HMC Architects | Jun 2, 2022

Women in Architecture: How HMC Pioneers Gender Equality

A survey by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) shows that while women account for nearly half of graduates from architecture programs, they only make up about 15 percent of licensed architects.

Codes and Standards | Jun 2, 2022

New design guide for hybrid steel-mass timber frames released

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released the first-ever set of U.S. recommendations for hybrid steel frames with mass timber floors, according to a news release.

Mass Timber | Jun 2, 2022

Brooklyn is home to New York City’s first mass timber condo building

In the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope, the newly completed Timber House is New York City’s first mass timber condominium building and its largest mass timber project (by height and square footage). 

Codes and Standards | Jun 1, 2022

HKS, U. of Texas Dallas partner on brain health study

HKS and The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth are conducting a six-month study to improve the way the firm’s employees work, collaborate, and innovate, both individually and as an organization, according to a news release.

Building Team | Jun 1, 2022

Pennsylvania’s Longwood Gardens to get a $250 million transformation

Longwood Gardens, a botanical garden with about 1,100 acres in Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley, recently announced plans to transform its core area of conservatory gardens.

Mass Timber | May 31, 2022

Tall mass timber buildings number 139 worldwide

An audit of tall mass timber buildings turned up 139 such structures around the world either complete, under construction, or proposed.

Hotel Facilities | Rider Levett Bucknall | May 31, 2022

Checking out: Tips for converting hotels to housing

Many building owners are considering repositioning their hotels into another property type, such as senior living communities and rental apartments. Here's advice for getting started. 

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