Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized with eight industry awards for infrastructure projects, including the Best Overall Award from the Design-Build Institute of America for rebuilding the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old bridge collapsed in 2007. The I-35W Bridge project, recipient of more than 20 industry awards to date, was again recognized with the Design-Build... 

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Flatiron Wins an Environmental Excellence Award for Innovative Construction

Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration with an Environmental Excellence Award in ecosystems, habitat and wildlife for an innovative pile-driving method used on the U.S. 17 Washington Bypass in Beaufort County, N.C. Flatiron developed a patented variation of the top-down construction technique for the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s... 

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2009 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany for LAVA

The sitting-lounging-reclining furniture LAVA designed by Kirsten Hoppert and Steffen Kroll for COR is to receive the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany in Silver. The award will be presented in Frankfurt in February 2009. Managing Director Leo Lübke: “Among the more than 40 awards we have received so far for corporate and design achievements, the ‘award of awards’ is a special appreciation of the innovative strength... 

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Powell Furniture 502-441 – Antique Black Gathering Table

Powell Furniture 502-441 Transitional elements come together in this counter height dining table featuring square tapered legs. The top is Honey Brown finish on Mindy wood with Antique Black with sand through terra cotta finish on skirt and legs. Features: -Honey brown top finish -Mindy wood with antique black finish -Square tapered legs -Stools not included included

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NeighborWorks America Honors HUDs Assistant Secretary for Housing/FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery with the 2008 Government Service Award for Meritorious Service

NeighborWorks® America announced that Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is the recipient of the 2008 NeighborWorks® Government Service Award for Meritorious Service. The NeighborWorks Government Service Award is an honor that recognizes elected or appointed officials at the local, state, and federal levels who have made significant... 

U.S. Army, Chevron and Keenan Development Receive 2008 National Council for Public-Private Partnerships’ Infrastructure Award

The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) announced today it has selected the U.S. Army’s Enhanced-use Leasing Program, Chevron Energy Solutions and Keenan Development to receive the council’s 2008 Infrastructure Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership and an exemplary enhanced-use leasing project that illustrates the best practices and innovative approaches in the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs). The... 

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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Study Guide

Get the acclaimed guide to essential codes and standards — now fully updated and expanded! Few guidebooks offer such a comprehensive guide to building codes and interior projects as The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Fourth Edition. Its wealth of information and easy-to-search format saves research time and effort for for

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URS-Led Team Selected to Manage Yucca Mountain Project

URS Corporation announced that a team led by the Company has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Yucca Mountain Project in Nevada. The team would manage a scope of work with a maximum value of approximately $2.5 billion, if all options are exercised. The performance based, cost-plus award-fee contract will cover a five-year base performance period, with an additional five-year option. The URS-led team, USA... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver... 

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Congressional Solar Energy Tax Credit Bill Creates Affordable Renewable Energy Systems for Homeowners

A part of the bailout package recently passed by the U.S. government included a generous solar energy tax credit bill which will dramatically reduce the cost and hasten the payback to homeowners for installing residential solar energy systems. A full 30% federal tax credit is now available for solar PV and thermal installations starting January 1, 2009. The Renewable Energy Division of S+H Construction, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, one of the...