Interactive ‘New Source Review’ (NSR) Air Quality Permitting Portal Launched Online

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... 

U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

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... 

Thornburg Mortgage Delays Paying Interest Due on 8% Senior Notes Until After Resolution Is Reached With Counterparties to the Override Agreement

Thornburg Mortgage, Inc. announced that the company has not paid the interest payment due on November 15, 2008 on its 8% Senior Notes, because it currently does not have available funds to do so. The company is in active negotiations with the counterparties to the Override Agreement and expects to pay the $12.2 million interest payment once an amended and restated agreement has been reached with the counterparties to the Override Agreement and within... 

DocuTechs ConformX Integrated Into Del Mar DataTracs Core Banking System

Del Mar DataTrac® announced today that Idaho Falls, Idaho-based DocuTech Corp., a leading provider of compliance services and documentation technology for the mortgage industry, has integrated ConformX, which generates compliant closing documents, into the DataTrac loan management system. Del Mar DataTrac provides solutions that empower small- and medium-sized mortgage bankers to deliver extraordinary customer service and drive up production while... 

Fitch Affirms National City Bank’s Resi Servicer Rating of ‘RPS2+’

Fitch Ratings has affirmed National City Bank’s (NCB, formerly National City Mortgage Co., NCM) U.S. residential servicer ratings as follows: These rating actions reflect NCB’s experienced management team, comprehensive controls, and proficient loan administration practices. The ratings also reflect its financial strength (rated ‘A-/F2′, Rating Watch Positive, by Fitch). The servicer ratings were formerly assigned to NCM, which... 

Credit Market Condition Not Likely to Affect Plans to Build Green Buildings, Say 75% of Commercial Real Estate Executives Surveyed by Turner Construction Company

Despite the concerns about the availability of credit, 75% of the commercial real estate executives surveyed said they would not be any less likely to construct “green” buildings. Green buildings are designed to be more efficient in their use of energy, water and other resources and to create better environments for occupants. In total, 754 commercial real estate executives were surveyed for Turner Construction Company’s 2008 Green... 

White Paper Details Infection Control Challenges Hospitals Must Address During Construction

Hospitals and healthcare institutions are challenged to devise policies and procedures that allow construction projects to take place while maintaining Environment of Care (EC) standards. A free white paper that addresses these challenges is available for download at: http://www.eheinc.com/infectioncontrol.htm. The white paper, titled “Infection Control in the Healthcare Environment During Construction,” details the process required to... 

Autodesk Sponsors ‘PechaKucha’ Events Worldwide

-Autodesk, a leader in design software, announced a sponsorship of PechaKucha Nights, to support the design community and encourage designers to share their ideas and projects. PechaKucha Night –”PechaKucha” is Japanese for the sound of conversation — takes place in more than 150 cities around the world. PechaKucha Night, devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture in Tokyo, was conceived in 2003 as... 

Vico Customer P. J. Dick Incorporated/Hunt Construction Group Awarded New Pittsburgh Penguins Arena

Vico congratulates P. J. Dick Incorporated/Hunt Construction Group on the award of the new Pittsburgh Penguins Arena project. Building a sports stadium is a complex undertaking. From optimal seating/viewing layouts, to support systems like plumbing and electrical, to a large-span roof; all the while managing the construction efforts in the congested downtown location with a very tight schedule. P. J. Dick Incorporated/Hunt Construction Group brought... 

Autodesk to Open New AEC Headquarters in Waltham, MA, Seeks LEED Gold Certification for Core and Shell, Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior

Build Boston and Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. announced that it is opening a 65,000 square-foot office building in Waltham, Mass., to serve as the new headquarters for its architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) division. Autodesk intends to seek Gold LEED Certification through the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Core & Shell and Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior programs. The interior of...