Harley Ellis Devereaux acquires architecture firm Deems Lewis McKinley
Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) today announced that Deems Lewis McKinley (DLM) has merged with HED.
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LMN Architects-designed Cleveland Civic Core Complex wins 2017 National Honor Award from AIA
LMN Architects, a multidisciplinary design firm with a reputation for distinctive, community-focused projects, announces that the Cleveland Civic Core and Convention Center Complex has been recognized with a 2017 National AIA Honor Award for Regional & Urban Design from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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New Artist Rooms “Jomon” and “Japanese Angel” completed at Park Hotel Tokyo
Park Hotel Tokyo January 17 announced the availability of two new Artist Rooms, ‘Jomon” and “Japanese Angel.” These were standard rooms that had been decorated by Japanese artists who had painted on the walls and the ceilings during their stay at the hotel. The concept of these rooms is the “Beauty of Japan.”
Read MoreAZEK Building Products announces name change from CPG Building Products at 2017 IBS
AZEK Building Products, formerly known as CPG Building Products, is announcing the company’s name change at the 2017 International Builders’ Show.
Read MoreGypsum Association revises five technical documents
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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Sweet success: A polyaspartic coating for a commercial bakery floor
The SpringHouse Country Market is a local country store, creamery and eatery that has been a local institution in Washington, Pa. The flooring contractor determined a resinous floor coating system with a topcoat of polyaspartic coating technology would address the needs of long-term durability, abrasion resistance, seamless design, aesthetics and fast return to service. The polyaspartic system was supplied by a private manufacturer and utilized Covestro raw materials in the formulation.
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Construction begins on Varso Place and Poland’s tallest building
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
“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.”
Read MoreWright Heerema Architects welcomes Scott Delano, IIDA, NCARB as Design Director
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.
Read MoreInnovative Chemical Products Group announces acquisition of Rock-Tred Corporation
Innovative Chemical Products (the ICP Group) has announced the acquisition of Rock-Tred Corporation, a leading manufacturer of polymer floor coating solutions that repair, maintain, protect and beautify floors. Rock-Tred will be integrated into ICP Construction, Inc., one of the three divisions of the ICP Group.
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