With support from the DoD Corrosion Policy and Oversight Office, the WBDG–Whole Building Design Guide®, found at www.wbdg.org, announced it has published new informational content to help facilities experts stay current on best practices in corrosion prevention and mitigat
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens announces its Sustainability Training Workshop to be held Feb. 20 – 21, 2018. Interactive hands-on training will provide leaders with new information and tools that answer the question, “What does good look like?” to develop a green building that meets their values and aspirations.
Read MoreJay Jadeja, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager at BNBuilders, states, “BNBuilders is a perfect sized company with a focus on complex life science projects. I was intrigued by the ability to continue working on these types of projects with exciting clients in an environment that supports collaboration and innovation.”
Read MoreAtlas Roofing will provide materials from its four business divisions – Roof & Wall Insulation, Shingles & Underlayments, Expanded Polystyrene and Web Technologies – to support the completion of the nonprofit’s first veteran housing village. The company will also bring in local contractors for the village buildout and ensure each home’s full compliance with Kansas City’s residential building code.
Read MoreOculus Inc., a full-service architecture and interior design firm headquartered in St. Louis, announced the acquisition of Staicoff Design Company, an award-winning hospitality interiors design firm that serves clients nationally from its base in Portland, Ore. Staicoff Design will operate as a division of Oculus Inc. and the brand will anchor the Oculus hospitality business group. James Staicoff, principal and founder of Staicoff Design, will serve as Director of Hospitality for Oculus Inc.
Read MoreOwens Corning announced that several of its Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation products and their supporting design and installation services have earned SAFETY Act Designation, retroactive to January 1, 2006, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Cresa and TRIA are pleased to announce that the firms completed three new office projects for Boston-area companies: Folium Capital, Newton Scientific, and Sverica Capital Management.
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Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) announced that its Fresno, California, float glass manufacturing plant is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The milestone comes as the facility implements new technology to enhance the environmental performance of the glass-manufacturing process for Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass and other residential and commercial flat glass products.
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Shepley Bulfinch worked closely with NSCC to ensure the new facility effectively supports the college’s urban education and workforce development program. Sited on a bustling corner within walking distance to downtown and across from the Lynn commuter rail station, the bold design integrates the campus with the surrounding community. The angled roofline provides visual interest, and the southwest corner of the building, clad in perforated metal, acts as a welcoming beacon to draw in the community.
Read MoreAccording to Perkowitz, there are many important factors that need to be considered when making the decision to tear down the building or reuse it including zoning, building codes, visibility, customer entrances, signage, fire and vehicular access, vertical transportation, loading conditions, tenant access, utility service, trash and recycling programs and parking requirements
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