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STAPLES Center completes final piece of its three year, $20 million upgrade project

STAPLES Center completes final piece of its three year, $20 million upgrade project

Posted by | Sep 23, 2016 | 0 |

STAPLES Center and AEG tasked MEIS Architects to create and design the new looks for all 170 Private Suites and the 16 Event Suites. The unique connection with MEIS Architects is that Dan Meis, Founder and Managing Principal of MEIS Architects, was one of the original architects of STAPLES Center.  Each Private Suite has a sophisticated and contemporary feel with new carpeting, cabinet finishes, and wood grain floor tile, that all adds up to a distinctly contemporary design.  All 170 suites in the venue will be updated to reflect the state-of-the-art in-suite amenity.  Suite holders today prefer a more social, less formal vibe and a configuration that promotes interaction and casual conversation, in addition to watching the event.

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August construction starts jump 21 percent

August construction starts jump 21 percent

Posted by | Sep 23, 2016 | 0 |

New construction starts in August soared 21% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, following lackluster activity in July.  The August rise for total construction starts featured an especially elevated amount for nonresidential building, which was helped by the start of a $3 billion petrochemical plant in Louisiana, the $1.7 billion Wynn Casino in the Boston MA area, and a $508 million terminal upgrade at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Covestro seminar at 2016 Concrete Decor Show explores uses, benefits of high-performance coatings

Posted by | Sep 22, 2016 | 0 |

Used in applications ranging from parking decks and residential garages to retail spaces, universities and stadiums, polyaspartic coatings have become popular as an alternative to solventborne acrylics and polyurethanes. Known for their performance, functionality and practicality, coatings utilizing this modern technology offer superior durability and quick return to service, along with low temperature application, high build per coat and excellent “color pop” over decorative, stained floors. Additionally, the usage of polyaspartic coatings often results in time and labor savings.

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Linetec offers “Wood Grain Finishes – Gold Series” brochure

Linetec offers “Wood Grain Finishes – Gold Series” brochure

Posted by | Sep 22, 2016 | 0 |

Linetec presented a new brochure in August showcasing its recently introduced, decorative, wood grain finishes for architectural aluminum products. “Wood Grain Finishes – Gold Series” presents 14 finishes selected for Linetec’s standard Gold Series palette plus product descriptions and inspirational applications.

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Architecture Billings Index slips in August

Architecture Billings Index slips in August

Posted by | Sep 22, 2016 | 0 |

On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell just below the positive mark. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 49.7, down from the mark of 51.5 in the previous month. This score reflects a decrease in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).  The new projects inquiry index was 61.8, up sharply from a reading of 57.5 the previous month.

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City of Philadelphia announces Saint-Gobain as the Presenting Sponsor of the Welcome Center at LOVE Park

City of Philadelphia announces Saint-Gobain as the Presenting Sponsor of the Welcome Center at LOVE Park

Posted by | Sep 21, 2016 | 0 |

Mayor Jim Kenney joined officials of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy to celebrate the highly anticipated start of the renovation of the Welcome Center at LOVE Park, and announced Saint-Gobain will be the Presenting Sponsor of the Welcome Center, which is anticipated to be completed in spring 2017 in tandem with the rebuilding of LOVE Park in Center City.

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ASLA releases new Guide to Resilient Design

ASLA releases new Guide to Resilient Design

Posted by | Sep 21, 2016 | 0 |

A new online guide, the Resilient Design Guide, launched yesterday by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) explains how communities can better protect themselves from natural disasters through resilient landscape planning and design.

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OZ Architecture’s new World Trade Center Denver design

OZ Architecture’s new World Trade Center Denver design

Posted by | Sep 20, 2016 | 0 |

World Trade Center Denver (WTC Denver) and its development partner Formativ have selected OZ Architecture to design the Denver campus. The partners chose a site in the vibrant River North (RiNo) neighborhood specifically for its close proximity to the new 38th and Blake Commuter Rail station, a critical stop between downtown and Denver International Airport. WTC Denver will serve as an economic development engine providing an accessible, welcoming destination where new ideas will be forged, art and culture will be celebrated, businesses will grow and innovations will be shared.

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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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