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Month: May 2018

Stantec Tower reaches new heights as Edmonton’s tallest tower

Stantec Tower reaches new heights as Edmonton’s tallest tower

Posted by | May 23, 2018 | 0 |

“The Stantec tower has been a project of many firsts, including feats of architecture and engineering in Edmonton and Western Canada, and now as the tallest tower in Edmonton,” says Stantec senior vice president, Canada Prairies and Territories Keith Shillington. “Stantec is proud to play a large role in transforming Edmonton, revitalizing downtown Edmonton and contributing to the ever-growing ICE District. This project demonstrates our team’s passion for working hard to make a difference in the communities we serve, and call home.”

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Orlando International Airport’s South Intermodal Terminal Facility topped with Acurlite skylight, finished by Linetec

Orlando International Airport’s South Intermodal Terminal Facility topped with Acurlite skylight, finished by Linetec

Posted by | May 23, 2018 | 0 |

The ITF is expected to be the first building on the Orlando International Airport campus to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® v4 certification standards. Featuring an 8,000-square-foot, heavy-duty commercial skylight, the ITF’s daylighting system helps connect those arriving and working within the space to the welcoming surroundings and Florida sunshine outside. Acurlite Structural Skylights, Inc. manufactured and installed the low-rise, segmented barrel vault skylight. Linetec provided stretch forming, thermally improvement and finishing of the skylight to meet the airport’s aesthetic, sustainability and high-performance requirements.

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ACEC of Iowa Honors HR Green with Three Engineering Awards

ACEC of Iowa Honors HR Green with Three Engineering Awards

Posted by | May 23, 2018 | 0 |

HR Green, Inc. (HR Green) received three engineering awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Iowa. The awards competition recognizes projects of engineering achievement by Iowa consulting engineering firms. Entries are judged on the basis of engineering excellence, the degree to which the client’s needs are met, and the benefits to the public.

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Microdesk and IrisVR Announce “Bring Your Own BIM” (BYOB) Sessions at AIA 2018

Posted by | May 22, 2018 | 0 |

Bring Your Own BIM (BYOB) sessions will offer a unique opportunity for architects to perform an immersive design review of their 3D model with the BIM experts from Microdesk and Prospect software from IrisVR. The BYOB sessions secure uninterrupted time for participants to explore their 3D model in a true to scale environment via Prospect and ask any questions they might have about VR technology and implementation.

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Shepley Bulfinch Selected to Revitalize UMass Amherst Student Union Building

Posted by | May 22, 2018 | 0 |

Shepley Bulfinch announced that it has been selected to design the revitalization of the 108,000 GSF Student Union building on the University of Massachusetts (UMass) flagship campus in Amherst, Mass. The approximately $55 million Student Union renovation will transform the facility into a modern hub of student activity and interaction, while reinvigorating the historic campus core around it. With a focus on re-connecting the building to nature and the surrounding landscape, the renovated Student Union will radiate outward from the geographical heart of the campus to once again become the nexus of student engagement.

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EXTECH announces SKYSHADE 8000 long-span, high-load canopy system

EXTECH announces SKYSHADE 8000 long-span, high-load canopy system

Posted by | May 22, 2018 | 0 |

Engineered for long spans, high winds and snow loading conditions, Exterior Technologies, Inc. (EXTECH) introduces its SKYSHADE 8000® standing seam canopy system. It is ideally suited for commercial and industrial canopies, pavilions and walkway covers. The aluminum-framed system’s patented design offers continuous mullions that rigidly clamp translucent, structural cellular polycarbonate glazing (CPG) panels.

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Field Nation Moves into Custom-Designed Office in Recently Renovated Baker Building

Field Nation Moves into Custom-Designed Office in Recently Renovated Baker Building

Posted by | May 22, 2018 | 0 |

Designed by Minneapolis-based Studio BV, the new office pays homage to Field Nation’s work in tech with bold colors, modern furnishings and design elements that incorporate key tenets of the company’s mission and brand. As Field Nation’s product platform connects people to opportunities and empowers success, the space encourages collaboration and creativity with an open-floor plan and numerous conference and meeting rooms. The designated work areas throughout the office are also open, with executives positioned amongst the teams they oversee.

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Tubelite names Josh Herman as client development manager for western Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio

Posted by | May 21, 2018 | 0 |

Tubelite Inc. has named Josh Herman as a client development manager serving western Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio. Based in Ohio, he reports directly to Tubelite regional sales manager Jim Oberlin. They work closely with glazing contractors and architectural teams across the region to provide assistance with storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylight control systems.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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