Lewis Realty Advisors, the nation’s leading eminent domain advisory firm, has announced the formation of its nationwide Acquisition Counseling Network. The new unit will deliver comprehensive management of real estate acquisition services for public agencies, utilizing its national network of seasoned real estate professionals, to ensure timely right-of-way delivery on budget. “The Acquisition Counseling Network counsels and coordinates the tasks...
NWP Services Corporation (NWP), the leading provider of financial transaction processing solutions for the multifamily housing industry, today announced that it has successfully completed the transition of ViaStar Energy’s billing customers to NWP’s billing system on schedule, in just sixty days following acquisition of the company. “We are very pleased to have now welcomed our new property management customers and look forward to...
Superior Lamp now offers a new bulb, the LumiTwist™, which is specifically designed for helping the environment. Everyone is now keeping an eye on the energy they consume. The new media abounds with stories on how to “Go Green” and utilizing Heavy Duty Energy Saving Green Lighting products is the most immediate action we can take today to help get America back on track. Experts have shown that lighting is one of the top factors in a commercial...
There is something very special about brick. It’s not only beautiful to look at. It’s big in the sustainability stakes and has the ability to adapt as a building changes use. It also beats just about any other cladding material on price according to independent research. The findings are especially valuable right now, given that contractors are experiencing soaring costs and longer lead times for many rival cladding materials. Brick has long been...
Utility costs may be rising, but utility rates will remain at an all-time low at one eco-friendly Southern California community. The Gatsby Hollywood has announced it will be Metro L.A.’s first all solar-powered, all-green urban community. The enclave is now under construction on the corner of Hollywood’s Fountain and Wilcox Avenues. A first for the area, the all-new, single-family-home community offers premier sun-powered features and...
Dominion Virginia Power has partnered with EarthCraft House(TM) Virginia to deliver a voluntary green building program to serve as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce energy consumption and protect the environment in the Commonwealth. “The EarthCraft Houses voluntary green builder program is an excellent fit with Dominion’s commitment to energy conservation and environmental stewardship,” said David A. Heacock,...
URS Corporation announced that a team led by the Company has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Yucca Mountain Project in Nevada. The team would manage a scope of work with a maximum value of approximately $2.5 billion, if all options are exercised. The performance based, cost-plus award-fee contract will cover a five-year base performance period, with an additional five-year option. The URS-led team, USA...
GE Consumer & Industrial announced today that it is introducing a program that will provide the next step in home energy cost savings for consumers while helping utility companies better manage the demand for energy during peak energy usage times. “Now that ENERGY STAR® appliances are recognized by 75 percent of American consumers, the next step is to reshape when energy is being used,” said Kevin Nolan, Vice President Technology for GE...
A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver...
Enterprise, today, announced that the 2008 ULI Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo will be completely carbon neutral as a result of funding from the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund(TM). Enterprise will “offset” all the emissions of carbon dioxide generated by the meeting by providing funds to reduce an equivalent amount of emissions in environmentally sustainable affordable housing developments participating in Enterprise’s...