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...
China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced the hiring of Gene Hsiao, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Mr. Hsiao has extensive experience in both finance and management positions. Prior to joining China ACM, Mr. Hsiao was the Director of Finance and Consulting Manager at Milligan & Company, LLC, where he was responsible for audit and compliance...
ZipRealty, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIPR ) announced that Lanny Baker has agreed to join the Company and will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective December 1, 2008. David Rector, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, will remain with the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Rector has been with ZipRealty since 2002 and has served in the role of Chief Accounting...
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust (“InnVest” or the “Trust”)(TSX:INN.UN) announced today that it has declared a distribution of $0.0625 per unit payable on December 15, 2008 to Unitholders of record as at the close of business December 1, 2008. The November distribution represents a one third reduction from monthly distributions of $0.09375 per unit that have been paid since the Trust’s inception in 2002. “InnVest...
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced that the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted motions to dismiss all claims against it and the other defendants in a purported class action lawsuit relating to decking and railing products manufactured by Kadant Composites LLC between April 2002 and October 2003. The complaint, originally filed in December 2007, alleged that these products were defective, and claimed, among other things,...
Westaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, announced today that it has established a staffing relationship with SIRVA, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Westaff will act as a single source provider by centralizing and managing SIRVA’s contingent staffing program. As part of the staffing portfolio, Westaff will be providing in-depth recruiting and placement for SIRVA’s administrative, clerical and information technology...
The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR) announced its Environmental & Infrastructure Group has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for architect-engineering services by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The value of Shaw’s contract, which will be included in the company’s first quarter fiscal 2009 backlog of unfilled orders, was not disclosed. Under the contract, Shaw will perform investigative surveys, as well as...
Prime Group Realty Trust Chicago-based real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that the premier, Class A, 975,000 square-foot Continental Towers office complex in Rolling Meadows, IL, controlled and managed by Prime Group Realty Trust, was recently named “The Outstanding Building of the Year” (TOBY) for the Chicago Suburban market by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Suburban Chicago. This is the fourth time in...
The Streets of Buckhead, a world-class luxury destination that combines international boutiques, fine dining and exclusive residences in a streetscape setting welcomes upscale clothiers Brioni, Leggiardo and Shirts & Co. by Domenico Vacca. Ben Carter, founder and chairman of Ben Carter Properties, is creating the region’s premier luxury shopping experience in the heart of Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead community. The development already boasts...
Citation Technologies joined forces with RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. to launch NSRonline® , a dynamic portal for EPA’s environmental preconstruction permitting program. NSRonline will increase productivity of air quality professionals up to 20% thanks to an integrated collaboration platform and a clever set of productivity tools, such as the NSR portal search ability and the tracking of regulatory document changes. NSRonline® is a...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
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