TreeTown USA has announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Village Nurseries, a specialty grower for landscape professionals, re-wholesalers and retailers, for an undisclosed amount. The deal represents one of the largest strategic nursery acquisitions in recent history and creates a nursery with a true coast-to-coast footprint. Closing is expected by the end of September, 2017.
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After a competitive bid process, CGA is excited to announce we have been awarded one of the five General Planning Consultant contracts for the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan for Miami-Dade County.
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Axalta Coating Systems expands its Alesta® AR500 powder coating offering with new shade, RAL 9006. The latest addition delivers exceptional beauty and meets the strictest performance standards of the architectural industry.
Read MoreAs part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Duranar coatings, METALCON attendees are invited to “Oktoberfest Around the World” at the PPG booth on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Katerra yesterday announced its plans to open a new factory in Spokane Valley, Washington, where it will produce mass timber products including cross-laminated timber (CLT) and Glulam. Mass timber represents the future of high performance building technology as a new market for building materials that are safe, efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly.
Read MoreBreakthrough roof technology patent application for concrete ceiling system without steel reinforcing, by ST Bungalow LLC and Molinelli Architects, published by USPTO. The roof technology, which has numerous design applications, uses plastic which is less expensive and lighter than steel re-bars.
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“What we have assembled is an impressive team of talented interior experts who have exhibited tremendous creativity and professionalism on a variety of interior design projects throughout their careers. From commercial, government and education projects to healthcare and housing, our Interior Design Team works side-by-side with clients to ensure that their design vision becomes a reality in their project,” said KAI President Michael B. Kennedy, Jr.
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AIA Chicago’s Board of Directors has selected Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, to receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. From her earliest projects to her most contemporary work as the founder of her namesake firm, Barney has been elevating architecture in the public realm for over 40 years.
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Houston-based FKP is set to join CannonDesign. The firms signed a memorandum of understanding and are working through the steps to complete a merger. This planned merger represents a remarkable fusion of expertise — bringing together our leading design practice with one of the most respected healthcare, science and education design firms in the nation. Together as one firm, we will leverage our combined 19 office locations and nearly 1,000 employees to better serve our clients as they seek to innovate, transform and prepare for the future.
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Guardian Glass is helping interior designers and architects amplify their work with Guardian UltraClear® low-iron glass.
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