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Gypsum Association revises five technical documents

Posted by | Jan 18, 2017 | 0 |

Late in 2016, the Gypsum Association (GA) released five revised technical documents. GA-220-2016 Gypsum Board Winter Related Installation Recommendations; GA-223-2016 Gypsum Panel Products, Types, Uses, and Standards; GA-226-2016 Application of Gypsum Board to Form Curved Surface; GA-234-2016 Control Joints for Fire Resistance Rated Systems, and GA-338-2016 Guidelines for Prevention of Mold Growth on Gypsum Board have been updated to reflect current best practices. As a service to the design and construction community, these documents, and more than thirty additional technical documents, are available for free download through the GA Bookstore.

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Construction begins on Varso Place and Poland’s tallest building

Construction begins on Varso Place and Poland’s tallest building

Posted by | Jan 18, 2017 | 0 |

International real estate developer HB Reavis yesterday announced that construction has commenced on Varso Place, its flagship development in Warsaw city center. Plans for the 140,000 sqm mixed-use scheme include one of Europe’s tallest towers and two mid-rise buildings. Completion is scheduled for 2020.

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Wellness works

Wellness works

Posted by | Jan 18, 2017 | 0 |

“Corporations that take an active role in managing health and wellness programs for employees are seeing positive returns on those investments,” said Tim Venable, Senior Vice President at CoreNet Global, the leading professional association serving the corporate real estate profession.  “As the line between work and personal life is increasingly blurred due to technology, remote work and 24/7 access to information, employers are taking measures to ensure employee health and wellness.”

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Wright Heerema Architects welcomes Scott Delano, IIDA, NCARB as Design Director

Posted by | Jan 18, 2017 | 0 |

Wright Heerema Architects, the award-winning Chicago-based architectural and interior design firm, announced Scott Delano has joined the firm as Design Director. Delano is a veteran Chicago-based corporate interiors leader with 25 years of experience in planning, architecture and interiors. In his new role, Delano is charged with leading, inspiring and growing Wright Heerema’s interiors practice to ensure exceptional client experiences.

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RPM acquires Prime Resins

Posted by | Jan 17, 2017 | 0 |

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that it has acquired Prime Resins to be part of its USL Group.  Prime Resins is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment for infrastructure construction and repair.

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New office announced for Springwoods Village

New office announced for Springwoods Village

Posted by | Jan 17, 2017 | 0 |

A master development venture comprising Patrinely Group, USAA Real Estate Company and CDC Houston, announced today that HP Inc. has signed a long-term lease in Springwoods Village. The campus will be located on 12 acres near the intersection of Interstate 45 North and the Grand Parkway.

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Accella proudly selected for USS Arizona Mall Memorial at University of Arizona

Posted by | Jan 17, 2017 | 0 |

Accella Performance Materials is very proud to be selected to support the unique architectural design of the USS Arizona Mall Memorial located on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, AZ. The Mall Memorial, which was dedicated on December 4, 2016, is an open-space design situated on the grassy university mall area in front of the university’s historic Old Main building. The special design includes a full-scale deck outline, made with specialty materials provided by Accella, of the iconic U.S. battleship that was sunk at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941- a date which will “live in infamy” as described by then-President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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The latest in concrete building materials

The latest in concrete building materials

Posted by | Jan 16, 2017 | 0 |

PRISM thought this an opportune time to showcase some of the latest in concrete building materials technologies, including products from: Florock® Polymer Flooring, Vexcon Chemicals, Scofield, and StreetBond.

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The One at Jumeirah Village Circle named Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year

The One at Jumeirah Village Circle named Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year

Posted by | Jan 16, 2017 | 0 |

The One at Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), one of the latest hotel developments from leading Dubai-based property firm The First Group, has been named Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year at the prestigious Middle East Architect Awards. The 40-story tower in Dubai’s JVC precinct is one of four hotel projects under development in Dubai by the British-owned international hotel and property firm, which is best known for its collection of highly popular aparthotels in the city.

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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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