LMN Architects-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West

As media from around the world descend upon Vancouver, B.C. for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, they will experience in the Games’ broadcast media center an unparalleled model of sustainability. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) has just been awarded LEED® Canada Platinum certification, the first convention centre project in the... 

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Alcoa’s Kawneer Architectural Aluminum Products Enhance Learning in an Environmentally Friendly Way

The Hot Springs Intermediate School, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, may appear to be an everyday, two-story school. But in taking a closer look at the aluminum, glass and brick building it is apparent that there is much more to the building than meets the eye. Sustainability was a key factor in creating the new school. It was important that the Intermediate School incorporate solutions that help provide a healthy, productive learning environment,... 

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Vancouver Convention Centre West in British Columbia

A global model in sustainability, the Vancouver Convention Centre West in British Columbia celebrates its grand opening this week. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the project represents a whole new direction in convention center design. It is on track to achieve LEED Canada Gold certification, and substantially raises the bar for “green” convention centers around the world. Located on... 

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LaPolla Reports Third Quarter Profit

LaPolla Industries, Inc. (OTC BB:LPAD.OB ) (“LaPolla”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation and coatings designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial and residential new construction and retrofit markets, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. “LaPolla continues to grow sales dramatically despite the current economic crisis. Mainstream acceptance... 

Teles Properties Celebrates Year One Anniversary With Expansion into Brentwood and Addition of Top Producing Agent Carol Whitley

Teles Properties, Los Angeles’ fastest-growing residential real estate agency, celebrates its one year anniversary with the addition of yet another top-producing agent. As the brokerage bucks the industry trend with an expansion into Brentwood, Teles Properties welcomes agent Carol Whitley to its burgeoning team of seasoned, local market realtors. “As we reflect on our first year in business, to say that we’re elated with our progress would... 

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Andres Gavinet Appointed CFO of Younan Properties

Younan Properties, Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately-held real estate investment and asset management companies, announced that it has appointed Andres R. Gavinet to the new post of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gavinet will leverage his significant real estate experience to support Younan’s growing portfolio of nearly 15.0 million square feet of Class A office space. According to Zaya S. Younan, Chairman and CEO of Younan, “Andres... 

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas With Your Ideal Tree

Deck the halls with the ultimate Christmas tree whether you’re living in an apartment or bustling household. This holiday season holds a tree for every budget and size so start preparing for your holly jolly season with assorted varieties of live-and hard-to-distinguish-from-live-Christmas trees at Lowe’s. “Choosing a Christmas tree is usually part of a dearly held tradition in many families, evoking childhood memories of riding... 

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Sitar Company Brokers Named New Jersey’s “2008 All-Star Commercial Real Estate Brokers”

Sitar Company, a leading New Jersey commercial real estate firm, today announced that Joseph Nitti, Douglas J. Sitar and William Sitar III have been named “2008 All-Star Commercial Real Estate Brokers” by Real Estate New Jersey. The “2008 All-Star Commercial Real Estate Broker” rankings are awarded by Real Estate New Jersey, a monthly commercial real estate magazine, to New Jersey brokers who have demonstrated excellence in notable real estate... 

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters Endorses Obama

Leaders from throughout the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners today unanimously endorsed Barack Obama for president. “On all the fundamental issues that affect the lives and well-being of our members, the choice of candidates in this election is clear,” said UBC General President Douglas J. McCarron in announcing the endorsement, the first the union has made in a presidential contest since 2000. “More than 10 years ago...