J.E. Berkowitz (JEB) announced that it has appointed Gary McQueen as senior director of sales and marketing. In his new role, McQueen will be responsible for managing JEB’s sales, estimating, and project management personnel, as well as leading all marketing initiatives.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has opened registration for the AAMA 81st Annual Conference, to be held Feb. 19-22, 2018 in Orlando at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. This is the first-ever conference AAMA is hosting with the association’s new Monday through Thursday schedule. A special rate is guaranteed through Jan. 26, and attendees are encouraged to book before this date.
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Margulies Perruzzi Architects announced Friday the completion of a new, 694,000 SF global customer fulfillment center for Boston Scientific Corporation. Located on Squantum Point in Quincy, Mass., the state-of-the-art facility expands and modernizes the company’s logistics and distribution functions, and aligns with the goals of the company’s Global Facilities Master Plan. Boston Scientific selected MPA to design the interior fit-out and building envelope renovations for this sustainably designed building, which was completed in September 2017.
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Solarban® 60 solar control, low-emissivity (low-e) by Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) is featured in Winnwood Residence, a LEED® Platinum-certified, energy-positive private home in Dallas that received two prestigious architectural awards this year.
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JCJ Architecture’s approach to the design of the Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet Campus (FWiMC) is an example of a LEED Gold project and a case study for leveraging resources and promoting sustainability across multiple dimensions.
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Playa Vista, the connected urban community on the Westside of Los Angeles by Brookfield Residential, has announced its newest neighborhood is the most technologically advanced in Southern California. Set in the heart of Silicon Beach, Playa Vista’s newest detached-home offering, The Collection, is the first Los Angeles County neighborhood to offer Apple HomeKit smart-home technology standard in all homes. The 66 new residences combine with Playa Vista’s extensive sustainable components.
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Laura Lee, Maggie’s Chief Executive said, “It is with great pride that we can announce the opening of Maggie’s Barts. The Centre helps us to extend Maggie’s vital practical and emotional support to more people across the capital.” She added, “Steven Holl’s design is a perfect blend of old and new and sits beautifully next to the historical hospital site. With its colored glass and peaceful roof garden, designed by Darren Hawkes, I am sure the Centre will provide a safe haven for people living with cancer and their family and friends across the East of London.”
Read MoreIn his new role, Price will be responsible for developing CGH’s strategic growth accounts, as well as providing strategic direction to the company’s architectural sales teams, including those of Columbia Commercial Building Products in Texas; J.E. Berkowitz in New Jersey; and Solar Seal in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
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The Superior Walls Xi Plus wall systems selected by the Hermitage Club construction team include one-inch foam insulated concrete studs and one-inch foam insulation on the bond beams to help ensure energy efficiency in the townhomes. Facing against the environment, the panels have a concrete face shell backed 4-1/2” of expanded polystyrene rigid foam insulation and ½” DOW Thermax polyisocyanurate rigid board insulation.
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OTL has a new location is in Anaheim, California, offering more than double the space of its predecessor. The firm, creates immersive and entertainment-driven water, light, and fire elements for commercial and public properties throughout the globe.
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