Green Buildings + Climate Change,” a 64-page White Paper from Building Design+Construction magazine (http://www.bdcnetwork.com), offers 22 action items that architects, building engineers, contractors, homebuilders, building owners, and real estate developers can take to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings account for about 70% of electricity use, about 40% of primary energy consumption, and 40% of carbon emissions in developed countries. In the U.S., buildings consume more...
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 their vision for the use of Virtual Construction...
In a move to build upon its achievements and further accelerate growth , Dolce Hotels and Resorts, a meetings-focused hospitality company based here that manages 23 hotels, resorts and meetings centers in the United States, Canada and Europe, has appointed industry veteran Steven A. Rudnitsky as president and chief executive officer, effective Dec. 8. Rudnitsky, who recently stepped down as president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Worldwide’s Hotel Group, based in Parsippany, will be...
Evolution Solar Corp. will begin to supply its new 300 watt panel in the first quarter of 2009. The Evolution 300 is a 300 watt solar panel that was designed to provide 33% more power on the same real estate as current 200 watt panels. “The cost savings with our new panel is significant with an average savings of 1/3 of the cost for inverters, framing, tracking, and installation,” stated Michael Franklin, President of Asian Operations for Evolution Solar Corp. “We expect the pricing...
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it received a contract from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to provide design services for a 3-mile section of limited access roadway that will bypass existing U.S. Route 301 in New Castle County, Del. The project also requires design for bridges and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and related engineering services. Officials estimate the construction value of the contract at $70 million, with final design scheduled for completion...
Two-time Inc. 5000 Award Recipient Kiely Equipment Co. continues growth despite a weak economy. Kiely Equipment Co. is being recognized by Inc. Magazine for the second year in a row as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America with a three-year growth rate of 363%. The award recognizes the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. “The Inc. 5000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy — the entrepreneurial...
China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. (“China ACM”) a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced that Mr. Jeremy Goodwin, member of the Board of Directors of China ACM, will present at the Second Annual Roth Capital Partners, LLC China Only Conference to be held on November 19 – 21, 2008 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. The company is scheduled to present at 9AM PT on November 21, 2008 The presentation will be broadcast live via the internet. The...
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) — Enel SpA (BIT:ENEL) (Rome, Italy) plans to build and operate a $160 million, 90-megawatt windfarm near Portoscuso in the region of Sicily. Enel Power SpA (Rome) will handle the construction and development of the power facilities. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info’s Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/showNews.jsp?newsitemID=141272, or browse other breaking industrial...
LEVEL5, a consulting and facilities development firm specializing in financial institutions, announced at the BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo the availability of Financial Institution Tool (FIT), an innovative diagnostic tool for financial institutions. FIT compiles and analyzes market data, including trend analysis and forecasting, to help financial institutions make strategic decisions about geographic expansion and which business lines will be most advantageous in new markets. “FIT...
Developers Diversified Realty, the nation’s leading owner, developer and manager of market-dominant shopping centers, declared its fourth quarter 2008 Preferred Class G stock dividend of $0.50 per depositary share. Each Class G depositary share is equal to one-tenth of a share of Developers Diversified’s 8.00% Class G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The declared Preferred Class G dividend covers the period beginning September 15, 2008 and ending December 14, 2008. The declared...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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