It’s Tough Looking Good and Being Green!

Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH) has launched a new binder, Rhoplex™ VSR-2015 Versatile Sheen Resin, to the North American paint and coatings market. This 100% acrylic binder is designed for interior and exterior flat to semi-gloss finishes where it combines environmental innovation with exceptional performance. Additionally, this innovative resin can be used on various interior and exterior substrates, including masonry, where it delivers excellent performance. Rhoplex™... 

Award-Winning Architect of Incheon International Airport, Curtis W. Fentress, Modernizing Los Angeles International Airport

Curtis W. Fentress, founder of Fentress Architects, has earned international recognition for designing some of the world’s finest airport terminals. These include Incheon International Airport in South Korea (the first airport ever to earn “Best Airport in the World” for three consecutive years, 2005 – 2007, by the Airport Council International’s Quality Passenger Survey), and Denver International Airport in Colorado (named “Best Airport... 

Pantone Selects Color of the Year for 2009: PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa

Pantone, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow. “The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the... 

ProLogis Closes $104.7 Million Portfolio Financing for ProLogis North American Industrial Fund II

ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, announced today that it has closed a $104.7 million, secured financing with a large institutional investor on behalf of an affiliate of ProLogis North American Industrial Fund II. The ten-year financing has a coupon of 6.38 percent and represents a loan-to-value of approximately 58 percent on five geographically diverse, US industrial properties. The proceeds will be used... 

Maguire Properties Signs Approximately 45,000 Square Foot Lease with InnovaSystems International, Inc.

Maguire Properties, Inc., a Southern California-focused real estate investment trust, announced today it has executed a new lease with InnovaSystems International, Inc. for approximately 45,000 square feet at 2385 Northside Drive, which is part of the Mission City Corporate Center in San Diego, California. InnovaSystems is expected to take occupancy in the first quarter of 2010. Mr. Nelson C. Rising, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,... 

WSP Group USA Takes Top Honors in Annual “Hot Firms” Competition

WSP Group USA has been ranked No. 1 on the authoritative ZweigWhite list of fastest-growing engineering, environmental and architecture firms for 2008. This award reflects the firm’s consistent growth and success at outperforming the economy and their competitors to become market leaders. The annual “Zweig Letter Hot Firm List” is open to all US- and Canada-based firms in the fields of engineering, environmental consulting, architecture... 

Stantec Inc. Files Transcript of the Jacques Whitford Proposed Acquisition Conference Call to Analysts

Stantec has filed the complete transcript of the November 24, 2008 conference call with analysts discussing Stantec’s offer to acquire Jacques Whitford on Sedar and Edgar. The archived webcast of the call and the transcript are also available in the Investors section of www.stantec.com in the Events Calendar. You may also contact Stantec for a copy of the transcript. Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering,... 

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

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... 

AMB Property Corporation(R) Leases 590,000 SF in Toronto, Stabilizing 1.1 Million SF Development

AMB Property Corporation®, a leading global developer and owner of industrial real estate, announced it has leased more than 590,000 square feet (54,800 square meters) to a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Fortune 100 company, stabilizing its more than 1.1 million square foot (104,300 square meter) development in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West submarket. “The fact that AMB has fully leased a 1.1 million square foot development six months ahead... 

Binswanger Brokers $4.8M Property Sale to Sumner County Board of Education in Gallatin, TN

On behalf of the seller, Fleetwood Homes of Tennessee, Inc., Binswanger is pleased to announce the multi-million dollar sale of a 184,845 sq. ft. building with acreage to Sumner County of Tennessee Board of Education. The property is located at 1500 Airport Road in Gallatin, Tennessee. The buyer, Sumner County of Tennessee Board of Education, plans to utilize the facility for their school bus maintenance operations. Fleetwood Homes of Tennessee’s...