More content from June 2012

South Florida College
When the South Florida Community College Theatre for the Performing Arts was undergoing a complete renovation, designer Leo A Daly Architects, in collaboration with theater consultants...
May 31, 2012
Visitors to the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Johnson City, N.Y., are immediately captivated by the traditional Ukrainian design of the structure. Topped by three ...
May 31, 2012
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The historic 12-story Ritz Carlton hotel In Montreal’s city center is undergoing a $150 million dollar renovation and expansion. The 79,000-sf glass curtain wall system, designed...
May 31, 2012
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In preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games, the ExCeL London International Exhibition & Convention Centre has converted the facility to greener, more energy-efficient...
May 31, 2012
Ou Children's
The atrium of the Oklahoma University’s Children’s Hospital atrium was designed by Miles Associates and the St. Louis office of HOK with its young patients in mind. The curved...
May 31, 2012
Postino East Shepley Bulfinch 4060 N2
Phoenix-area adaptive reuse project is latest in hospitality partnershipThe Phoenix office of architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch and Upward Projects, a group of local restaurateurs...
May 31, 2012
BIM visualizations like this are important for client and prospect presentations, but your firms BIM marketing program must go
Building owners and developers are changing their tune regarding BIM services. A few years ago, when BIM was still in its infancy, a client or prospect might issue an RFP asking...
May 31, 2012
The four-inch-thick Metl-Span insulated roof panels are finished in Cool Forest Green on the exterior and Polar White on the int
Building owners and Building Teams seeking sustainable, aesthetically pleasing roofing solutions are turning to metal for its favorable life cycle benefits, longevity, and resistance...
May 31, 2012
Sensor Operated Faucets, Such As This Wall Hung, Ada Compliant Model, Help Improve Hygiene As Compared To Conventional Faucets
With drought conditions sweeping across many parts of the United States and more than a billion people lacking access to safe drinking water worldwide, demand for better building...
May 31, 2012
The Colorado Department Of Military And Veterans Affairs Fort Lupton Readiness Center
After a few years of explosive growth, the U.S. military building construction budget is getting slashed. The boom that erupted seven years ago was prompted by two immense Defense...
May 31, 2012
Rhett C. Partin, MBA, MHA, FACHE
Rhett C. Partin, MBA, MHA, FACHE joined the West Point, Ga. office of Batson-Cook as Vice President of Business Development. Partin will lead Batson-Cook’s efforts to earn new...
May 22, 2012
Architects Lee A Casaccio, Aia, Leed Ap, And George Yu, Aia, Share Leadership Of The New Firm
Casaccio Architects of Havertown, Pa., and GYA Architects of Philadelphia, Pa., have turned their frequent collaboration into a permanent partnership. The new practice, Casaccio...
May 22, 2012
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O’Connell Robertson, a full service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, acquired the Mitchell Design Consultancy of San Antonio. MDC has had a strong focus on ...
May 22, 2012
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ASTM International and NTA, Inc. are developing a new standard for Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) that would create a path for U.S. manufactures to meet the requirements of...
May 17, 2012
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The AIA has introduced the first overview guide on how architects can implement in their practice the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), which was introduced in March...
May 16, 2012
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After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has fallen into negative terrain. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI...
May 16, 2012
Bob Kiger
Balfour Beatty Construction has hired Bob Kiger to serve as their Vice President of Operations, to oversee the company’s Nashville, Tenn., office. In this role, Kiger will manage...
May 16, 2012
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The Society for Marketing Professional Services and Deltek, Inc., a provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors...
May 14, 2012
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VFA, Inc. and VFA Canada Corp. announced that they have signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Altus Capital Planning division of Altus Group. Closing is scheduled to take...
May 11, 2012
Robert Betz
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. promoted Robert Betz to senior vice president for the company’s San Diego office. Betz assumed this position following a six-month transition...
May 11, 2012
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The AIA launched its Contract Documents Education Portal, aia.org/docucation, a comprehensive, user-friendly web site that offers contractors, builders, and architects high-quality...
May 11, 2012
Will Wright
Bruce E. Brooks & Associates Consulting Engineers (BBA), an MEP engineering firm, announced the formation of Brooks + Wright Commissioning, a NEBB-certified firm dedicated...
May 1, 2012
Leslie Young
Altoon Partners has announced that Leslie Young, LEED AP, has rejoined the practice as director of strategic development. Young is returning to the firm, where she worked from...
May 1, 2012
Scott Comerford
CSM Group is pleased to welcome Scott Comerford as a senior project manager. Comerford’s responsibilities include directing and verifying contract compliance by the trade contractors...
April 27, 2012
Mark Hershman, PE
Blackney Hayes Architects announced the launch of a new engineering division to provide MEP consulting services out of the firm’s Independence Park, Pa. offices. The new division...
April 26, 2012
June McCrory
The Missner Group recently named June McCrory, CPM to the team as vice president of property management. McCrory is a 20-year industry veteran who brings substantial property ...
April 25, 2012
Steven Rogers
Morgan / Harbour Construction announced that 27-year industry veteran, Steven Rogers, has joined the design/build contractor as senior project manager. As a member of Morgan /...
April 25, 2012
Jason F. McLennan
Jason F. McLennan, founder and creator of the Living Building Challenge and CEO of the International Living Future Institute, has been named a Fellow by Ashoka: Innovators for...
April 24, 2012