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

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

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... 

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

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

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

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

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,... 

Stantec Makes Offer to Acquire Environmental Consulting Firm Jacques Whitford

Monday, November 24th 2008

North American design firm Stantec announced it has offered to acquire Jacques Whitford, an environmental consulting services firm with more than 1,700 employees and 40 offices principally in Canada. The company’s trailing twelve month gross revenue is approximately C$230.0 million and net revenue is about C$170.0 million. The transaction, expected to be completed in January 2009, is subject to satisfactory due diligence, regulatory approvals,... 

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

Monday, November 24th 2008

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... 

The Streets of Buckhead Enhances Collection of Luxury Retailers

Thursday, November 20th 2008

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... 

Dahlin Group Noted for Seniors Design

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning announces top honors for innovative senior housing design in The Green House® Design Charrette, sponsored by the Ideas Institute of Kirtland, Ohio. The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) hosted the awards as part of its annual conference, held in mid October in Philadelphia. The Green House model aims to de-institutionalize long-term care by eliminating the need for large nursing facilities,... 

U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing sustainable design, as well as their opinions about the green building movement. This year’s index shows an increase in the implementation of sustainable design practices from architects and building owners. In addition, it shows that... 

Learn about the World Building Materials Market Brief

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Building Materials Market Brief The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird’s... 

Modern Ethno Interiors (Interior Design)

Sunday, November 16th 2008

Inspired by far-away places in Asia, Africa and South America, people create small oases in private homes to remind them of exotic cultures. Thus ethno design has become a new trend in interior design: tropical wood furniture, bright colors like orange and red, ethno art and accessoires such as african sculptures, were rediscovered and and