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ACEC California announces 2020 Engineering Excellence Awards

ACEC California announces 2020 Engineering Excellence Awards

Posted by | Jan 11, 2020 | 0 |

“California’s private sector engineers deliver strategic investments that are crucial to the state’s health,” said Brad Diede, Executive Director of ACEC California. “This year’s awards go to both public and private projects that embody accomplishment in net zero energy building, levee improvements, reducing roadway congestion, among many others. These firms’ partnerships with their private and public sector clients produce projects that help the people of California thrive.”

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Toyota to build Woven City, a prototype city of the future

Toyota to build Woven City, a prototype city of the future

Posted by | Jan 10, 2020 | 0 |

Earlier this week Toyota announced plans to build a prototype “city” of the future on a 175-acre site at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. For the design of Woven City, Toyota has commissioned Danish architect, Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Envisioned as a “living laboratory,” the Woven City will serve as a home to full- time residents and researchers who will be able to test and develop technologies such as autonomy, robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment.

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SVA Architects announces promotions

Posted by | Jan 10, 2020 | 0 |

Robert Simons, AIA, President of SVA Architects, states, “We have an extremely talented crew, and we want to empower each team member to rise to their individual potential.  As our firm continues to grow, we are prioritizing upward mobility for our existing team, as well as bringing in new staff.”

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CHA Consulting, Inc. acquires CME Associates, Inc. in Connecticut

Posted by | Jan 10, 2020 | 0 |

“The joining of CHA and CME will create great breadth and depth to our growing transportation business bringing immediate resources and value to our transportation clients and accelerating our expansion in the Northeast including Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island,” said Jim Stephenson, CEO of CHA Holdings. “This a great strategic fit for both companies and we look forward to coming together over the next several months.”

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HGA welcomes David Wong as Project Manager in Los Angeles Office

HGA welcomes David Wong as Project Manager in Los Angeles Office

Posted by | Jan 9, 2020 | 0 |

HGA is pleased to welcome David Wong, AIA, LEED AP, as Associate Vice President and Project Manager in the Los Angeles office. He will lead integrated team processes and client relations for the firm’s Arts, Community, and Higher Education practice group throughout the Southern California markets.

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PPG announces leadership appointments

Posted by | Jan 9, 2020 | 0 |

PPG recently announced executive appointments including Kevin Braun, current vice president, industrial coatings, Americas, who will become vice president, global industrial coatings, and Andrew Carroll, current global technical director, industrial coatings, who will become vice president, industrial coatings, Americas.

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King County Library System honored with two Library Journal awards

King County Library System honored with two Library Journal awards

Posted by | Jan 8, 2020 | 0 |

“KCLS is pleased to be named a Five-Star Library for overall service excellence,” said King County Library System Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “And we are equally proud that the beautifully designed Tukwila Library, which serves as an important community anchor, has been recognized as a Landmark Library.” The new 10,000 square-foot, $8.9 million library opened in April 2017, and incorporates innovative and sustainable features that require minimal maintenance over time.

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Western Specialty Contractors completes metal roofing, siding façade on new Kansas City Campus for Animal Care Facility

Western Specialty Contractors completes metal roofing, siding façade on new Kansas City Campus for Animal Care Facility

Posted by | Jan 8, 2020 | 0 |

“This project was unique due to the large amount of wood grain and firestone panels that were used in combination for the building’s total exterior design,” said Rod O’Bannon, Branch Manager of Western’s Sheet Metal Division in Kansas City. “These particular materials were also selected based on their durability, cost effectiveness and modern aesthetic. We were proud to have been a part of this monumental project for the benefit of the animals and their families in the area.”

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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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