Student Apartments at William Jessup University Honored with Architectural Award

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Student Apartments at William Jessup University Honored with Architectural Award

William Jessup University’s newly constructed student apartment building recently won an Award of Honor from the American Institute of Architects San Joaquin Chapter. The organization awards buildings and architects that are contributors to a high quality and standards of excellence. As part of the AIA San Joaquin’s bi-annual awards program, eligible projects and architects from the region are submitted for award consideration. The Award... 

Transbay Joint Powers Authority Closes on $171 Million TIFIA Loan for Transbay Transit Center Project

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Transbay Joint Powers Authority Closes on $171 Million TIFIA Loan for Transbay Transit Center Project

The Transbay Transit Center Project reached another important milestone as the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) closed on the $171 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for the project. The loan was made possible based on the TJPA’s sound finance plans, favorable audits and positive credit reviews—requiring an investment grade credit rating. The loan will fund 14 percent of the project’s $1.2 billion... 

Kwikset SmartKey Re-Key Technology in All Box Pack Keyed Entry Products

October 12, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Kwikset SmartKey Re-Key Technology in All Box Pack Keyed Entry Products

Kwikset®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, today announced that SmartKey® re-key technology is available in all of Kwikset’s box pack keyed entry products. The expanded availability of this groundbreaking technology ultimately provides an opportunity for a greater number of American homeowners to have the ability to provide their families with improved home security and access control. SmartKey combines the simplicity... 

The Colorado Yurt Company Named A Colorado Company to Watch

June 18, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
The Colorado Yurt Company Named A Colorado Company to Watch

The Colorado Yurt Company, makers of eco-friendly yurts, tipis and canvas bungalows, was recently recognized as one of 50 Colorado Companies to Watch. The durable and unique structures manufactured and sold by the company in Montrose, Colorado offer individuals, camps, RV parks, ski resorts and other businesses a building option that is sustainable, affordable and quick to set up. The 50 Colorado Companies to Watch, chosen from 250 nominees, will... 

EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Mechanical Services Contract for Winter Park Memorial Hospital

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

EMCOR Group, Inc. a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. (MSI) subsidiary has been awarded a mechanical services contract for Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Winter Park, Florida. MSI will be responsible for the mechanical system upgrades related to increasing the capacity of the... 

Great Cities Speakers Series Presents Creative Time President and Creative Director Anne Pasternak Discussing the Importance of Art and Public Space

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Anne Pasternak, president and creative director of Creative Time, a New York City arts organization that creates unconventional opportunities for artists to activate and engage urban spaces, will be featured at the 2008 Great Cities Speakers Series, 6-7 p.m., Monday, December 1, at the San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo De San Antonio. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. to encourage further discussion. This presentation and reception are free to... 

AllRegs and The Mortgage Press Release Online Reverse Mortgage Guide

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

AllRegs, the leading information provider for the mortgage industry, and The Mortgage Press Ltd., a publisher of 37 state-specific newspapers for the state affiliates of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, announced the release of the Think Reverse Practical Guide. The Think Reverse Practical Guide is based on the recently released book, written by Atare E. Agbamu, CRMS and published by The Mortgage Press Ltd., “Think Reverse! The Complete... 

Wight & Company Wins Seven Awards for Design, Engineering and Construction of Public Projects

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Wight & Company, a leader in integrated architecture, engineering and construction solutions for the built environment, has won six awards for its public projects. These included Best Overall Project from Design Build Institute of America (DBIA); two “Project of the Year” awards from Midwest Construction magazine; and Excellence and Merit Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC – Illinois). “It’s gratifying... 

Research and Markets: Prefabricated Building and Kit Home Manufacturing in Australia Is An In-Depth Study Containing Statistics, Trends, Forecasts And Competitor Information

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with MultiLayer Coating Technologies, LLC (MCT) to manage an on-site thermal energy plant at MCT’s newly acquired manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Veolia Energy will also be providing energy procurement services to MCT. “In today’s market, industrial... 

MultiLayer Coating Technologies Selects Veolia Energy to Manage On-Site Plant Operations

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with MultiLayer Coating Technologies, LLC (MCT) to manage an on-site thermal energy plant at MCT’s newly acquired manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Veolia Energy will also be providing energy procurement services to MCT. “In today’s market, industrial...