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Dishmon named Mid-Atlantic region commercial account manager for Vitro Architectural Glass

Posted by | Jun 15, 2020 | 0 |

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) announced that Mike Dishmon has been appointed as commercial account manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Dishmon will provide sales and service coverage to the non-residential, commercial construction market for Vitro Architectural Glass. In this role, he will promote the use of VITRO CERTIFIED™ products in commercial buildings to architects, specification writers, glazing contractors and fabricators.

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Hoefer Wysocki, JE Dunn Construction earn LEED Silver designation for Hurlburt Field Medical Clinic modernization

Hoefer Wysocki, JE Dunn Construction earn LEED Silver designation for Hurlburt Field Medical Clinic modernization

Posted by | Jun 15, 2020 | 0 |

Architectural firm Hoefer Wysocki and JE Dunn Construction recently achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the healthcare complex modernization and expansion at Hurlburt Field, an auxiliary field of Eglin Air Force Base in Mary Esther, Florida. The multi-faceted, $50 million, design-build project entailed extensive renovations to 80,000 square feet across three buildings as well as a 3,000-sq. ft. expansion to realign healthcare operations at the base.

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FGIA offers hurricane resources, FAQs as season begins

FGIA offers hurricane resources, FAQs as season begins

Posted by | Jun 15, 2020 | 0 |

Hurricane season officially begins June 1 each year. To help those in the industry both prepare and share relevant information with consumers, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has prepared a series of hurricane-related resources. These include a frequently asked questions section about hurricane protection, a white paper on storm-driven rain and several FGIA technical documents.

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ASID names design luminary Gary Wheeler as Interim CEO

Posted by | Jun 12, 2020 | 0 |

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has named renowned designer Gary Wheeler, FASID, FIIDA as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. The appointment comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Randy Fiser, Hon. FASID will step down from his position as CEO at the end of July. Wheeler, one of the most respected names in design, will lead the organization through the transition period until a permanent CEO is named.

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Venice modular project addresses homeless crisis while providing employment

Venice modular project addresses homeless crisis while providing employment

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | 0 |

Los Angeles City Planning Commission has unanimously approved Studio One Eleven’s design for supportive housing in Venice. Developed by Venice Community Housing Corporation, the four-story, 40-unit apartment building at 2467-2471 Lincoln Boulevard will serve transition-aged youth and people experiencing chronic homelessness. The new structure builds upon and expands the existing home of Safe Place for Youth currently on the site and will include on-site opportunities for work experience, within their offices and at their planned micro-enterprise space.

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ASLA opposes suspension of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | 0 |

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced yesterday their opposition to the suspension of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “For fifty years, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has guarded the environment from harm during the planning and construction of projects,” the statement read. 

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Walsh Construction celebrates unveiling of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Headhouse

Walsh Construction celebrates unveiling of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Headhouse

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | 0 |

Walsh Construction, along with joint venture partner Skanska USA, joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to celebrate the unveiling of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall (Headhouse). Walsh Construction and Skanska USA, operating as the design-build joint venture of Skanska-Walsh, in partnership with HOK and WSP, was brought on by LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the private developer and operator of Terminal B, for the design and construction of the new 850,000-square-foot Headhouse.

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Stantec expanding commissioning and energy services

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | 0 |

Marcus Myers has joined Stantec as director of commissioning and energy services for the Western US. Myers is based in Stantec’s Chandler, Arizona, office where he will lead the project management, business development, and integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services, and projects focused on envelope design, enclosure commissioning, and energy.

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International Code Council offers guidance on building re-occupancy for reopening economies

Posted by | Jun 10, 2020 | 0 |

As local and state governments are beginning a phased reopening of their economies, the International Code Council has compiled a guide of safety precautions and considerations for businesses looking to resume in-office activities. Acting as an aggregate information hub, the Code Council’s Coronavirus Response Center offers relevant information for building professionals and potential occupants to understand the impact the pandemic has had on the industry, as well as for companies who are currently creating plans and strategies to move back into their offices.

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CO-OP Ramen Restaurant in Bentonville, Ark., designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects

CO-OP Ramen Restaurant in Bentonville, Ark., designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects

Posted by | Jun 10, 2020 | 0 |

Marlon Blackwell Architects (MBA) is the designer behind the new 2,000 square foot fast casual ramen restaurant CO-OP,  in the 8th Street Market in Bentonville, Ark. Meryati Blackwell, Principal and Director of Interiors, and his team used simple and unrefined materials, such as concrete masonry units and plywood, which they assembled in an unexpected composition, creating a visually arresting interior.

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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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