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Patrick McCurdy, AIA, joins Hoefer Wysocki to lead its Midwest healthcare practice

Posted by | Jul 12, 2018 | 0 |

Hoefer Wysocki announced that Patrick McCurdy, AIA, has joined the firm as Vice President, Healthcare Practice Leader. Patrick brings nearly 30 years of global healthcare expertise in leadership, project management and design excellence. Patrick is passionate about continuous improvement and lean methodology as related to healthcare facility operations, providing design solutions that are process-driven, future-focused and centered on next-generation medicine.  

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HGA acquires SEG – Sustainable Engineering Group

Posted by | Jul 10, 2018 | 0 |

HGA has acquired Sustainable Engineering Group (SEG), a leading engineering firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on energy optimization and sustainable design. The acquisition reinforces and broadens HGA’s existing expertise in energy and infrastructure planning and design for leading national clients in healthcare, academic, corporate, and public sectors.

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Guardian Glass will launch jumbo coater this summer

Guardian Glass will launch jumbo coater this summer

Posted by | Jul 10, 2018 | 0 |

This jumbo coater is Guardian’s 12th, and the first in North America. The company will focus initial production on the most popular double and triple silver SunGuard coated glass for architectural applications. The use of SunGuard coated glass in jumbo sizes – on lites up to 217 square feet – opens up possibilities to architects by delivering expansive views with high performance to their design repertory.

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Michael Keller Joins Kalwall® Corporation

Posted by | Jul 3, 2018 | 0 |

Michael Keller began his career with the Kalwall Corporation on the shop floor, learning the family business from the ground up at the company’s headquarters in his native New Hampshire. Now, after more than a decade away, Keller has returned to Kalwall as Sales Representative for southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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HOK Partners with BRE to Launch BREEAM New Construction Standard in United States

Posted by | Jun 25, 2018 | 0 |

“As a firm, we’re excited about the potential opportunities to explore using BREEAM New Construction for complex projects such as laboratories, sports venues and airports in the U.S.,” said Landreneau, director of sustainability at HOK. “We know firsthand from our experience working with BREEAM in Europe that it provides a new approach for greater sustainability and is backed by the latest research in building science.”

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AGC and Kinestral Technologies Establish Joint Venture Companies to Sell and Service Halio™ Smart-Tinting Glass

AGC and Kinestral Technologies Establish Joint Venture Companies to Sell and Service Halio™ Smart-Tinting Glass

Posted by | Jun 25, 2018 | 0 |

Kinestral Technologies, maker of Halio™ smart-tinting glass technologies, and AGC, the world’s largest manufacturer of flat glass, June 20 announced that the joint venture companies they formed, Halio North America (HNA) and Halio International (HINT) are now open for business. HNA and HINT are the exclusive sales and service agents for Halio smart-tinting glass for the building industry.

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Solar Seal appoints Daniel Plotnick as vice president of sales and marketing

Posted by | Jun 25, 2018 | 0 |

In his new position, Plotnick will be responsible for leading Solar Seal’s sales, estimating, and project management personnel. He also will serve a key role in marketing the Invisiwall® glass systems product line and integrating with the sales teams across Consolidated Glass Holding’s (CGH) family of companies, including Columbia Commercial Building Products and J.E. Berkowitz.

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PPG announces price increase on industrial coatings products in North America

Posted by | Jun 21, 2018 | 0 |

“PPG continues to be aggressive in its efforts to control costs through enhanced operational efficiencies,” said Braun. “While these efforts have been successful in many regards, rising costs throughout the supply chain require that we modify our pricing at this time. These price increases ensure that we can continue to deliver the industry’s most innovative coatings solutions along with the value-adding support of our exceptional technical and service teams.”

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KWK Architects Principal Paul Wuennenberg to Present Look at Residential College Design at ACUHO-I Conference & Expo

KWK Architects Principal Paul Wuennenberg to Present Look at Residential College Design at ACUHO-I Conference & Expo

Posted by | Jun 21, 2018 | 0 |

KWK Architects Principal Paul Wuennenberg, AIA, LEED AP, along with Diane Brittingham, Director of Residence Life and Associate Director at the University of Oklahoma, will share their personal experiences and insights into designing a residential college vs. a traditional residence hall at the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) Conference & Expo., July 7-10 in Denver, CO. 

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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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