4.3.08 | New York, NY | Professional Women in Construction (PWC) will hold its Golf Outing onMonday, June 9, brunch through dinner, at Elmwood Country Club, 850 Dobbs Ferry Rd , WhitePlains, NY. All-inclusive package: golfer $375 or foursome with sign athole $1650; cocktails & dinner only: $150 p.p. Sponsorships andsigns at hole available. Contact PWC at tel: 212.486-7745; fax:212.486-0228; email:pwc@pwcusa.org.
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4.3.08 | Chicago, IL | AGATI completed the furnishing of the renovated Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University. AGATI used design elements from the architecture of the chapel and incorporated it with one of its classic designs to create custom pieces for the Art Deco style chapel. The chapel features custom chairs with carved back splats, kneelers, hymnal racks, tables, all in American Walnut.
4.2.08 | Dallas, TX | IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter released details of its 11th annual auction, A Black and White Affair, to be held Friday, April 18, 6:00 pm, at the Dallas Trade Mart Grand Pavilion, 2100 Stemmons Freeway MS 160. IIDA is partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas for dining and entertainment. In addition to a fashion show, the event will include a live and silent auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Dallas City Center.
www.iida-tx-ok.org
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4.3.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | Cumberland Furniture added the Fortis Visual Board, designed by Gary Lee Partners to its Designer Speak series. The Fortis Visual Board is available in two versions, one with a marker board and projection screen, and the other that can hold a flat-screen TV. The door faces and frames come with various material options and choices of wood include maple, ash, cherry, mahogany and walnut.
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4.3.08 | London, UK | Floorstyle 08 continues to attract seminar speakers and demonstrations for its launch show at ExCel, London, UK, from June 29-July 1. Seminar hosts include the Forest Stewardship Council, Amtico, and Bonakemi expert, Leo Aspden and floor layers, John Roberts and Steve Ramsden will transform a room in front of a live audience in a "Test The Experts" feature. An additional attraction is the Demonstration Zone, which will hold product demonstration and give hands-on advice.
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4.3.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc., acquired Professional Mechanical Contracts, a fire protection and fire sprinkler contractor headquartered in Glastonbury, CT. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. PMC has over 25 years of industry experience and offers complete fire protection design, installation and 24/7 repair services in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
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4.3.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group acquired Mechanical Services of Central Florida,Inc., a mechanical mobile services company headquartered in Orland, FL. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MSI was founded in 1974 and emplys 350 technical and service personnel using over 100 service vehicles in the Central and Southwestern Florida regions. Revenues for 2008 are expected to be approximately $40 million.
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4.2.08 | New York, NY | Paul F. Benne joined Syska Hennessy Group as a Senior Associate and Security Discipline Leader for the Technology Group. Prior to joining Syska Hennessy Group. Mr. Benne was a Security Consultant with Chester County Intermediate Unit.
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4.2.08 | Miami, FL and Basel, Switzerland | Design Miami/Basel, sponsored by HSBC Private Bank, will feature 28 galleries when it opens June 3-5, 2008, at the Markthaller, Viaduktstrasse 10, in Basel Switzerland. The event will include the Design Talks series the Designer of the Future Award.
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4.2.08 | Kalamazoo, MI | Landscape Forms added to its Wellspring line of teak products with a new table, chair, and litter receptacle for use in social, hospitality, residential and lifecare settings. The dining table has a 48" diameter, large enough for five chairs and can accept an umbrella. The chair comes with or without arms and features extra slats and a curved back. The litter receptacle holds a 20 gallon bag and features a hinged metal top. www.landscapeforms.com.
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4.2.08 | London, UK | The Tile & Stone Show 08 is preparing a line-up of speakers to host seminars at ExCel, June 29-July 1. The speakers include David Richardson, Lesley Reid, Chris Blanchett, Leo Aspden, Wayne Hemingway. The Demonstration Zone also will provide an arena for showcasing tools and equipment and will include exhibitors, Ardex, Benfer, Diamond Jack, Kerakoll UK Ltd, and Plasplugs.
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4.3.08 | Chicago, IL | AGATI completed its contract with Loyola University to furnish the Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons, a space for computing, studying and relaxation. The Information Commons was furnished with Ella chairs, William tables and OPACs.
4.2.08 | Dallas, TX | Walls+Forms Inc. released new literature on its wood, PlasticWood, and polymer slatwalls; plyfoams panels; and Peg-Panel products for product merchandising and display. The panels are made for durability and economy and each component has been engineered to withstand setup and dismantling. They are available in various sizes and colors. www.wallsforms.com
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4.2.08 | Irvine, CA | David Senden, principal at KTGY Group, was selected to participate in an Urban Land Institute Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) on April 2-3, to assist National City's redevelopment agency in developing a master plan and a Transit Oriented Development for a 25 acre area within its Westside Special Plan Area.
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4.2.08 | New York, NY | Galerie Patrick Sequin and Galerie Jacques Lacoste co-curate on the first retrospective of 20th century French decorator Jean Royère at the Sonnabend gallery, 536 West 22nd Street, through April 12. The exhibition includes 100 pieces of furniture and lighting that retraces Mr.Royère's career
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4.2.08 | New York, NY | Lalique released its Fall '08/Winter' 09 collection of accessories and jewelry called China Mood. The collection was inspired by Mr. Lalique's encounter with Asia while creating the Art Deco ornament for the Peace Hotel in Shanghai. His collection includes:
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4.1.08 | New York, NY | Thornton Tomasetti, Inc received the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York Diamond Award for Structural Systems for its work on The New York Times Building in Manhattan. The project, also selected as a finalist for the ACEC National Award, was designed by Renzo Piano in association with FXFOWLE Architects.
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4.1.08 | Seattle, WA | MulvannyG2, recently recognized by ZweigWhite as the "Best Large Architecture Firm to Work For" in the United States, promoted David Glassman, Erik Klepp, Greg Carpenter,
Matthew Goelzer, and Frank Balice to Principal in its Bellevue
Office.
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4.1.08 | Rosemead, CA | Edison (SCE) launched the nation's largest solar cell installation, a project that will place 250 megawatts of advanced photovoltaic generating technology on 65 million square feet of roofs of Southern California commercial buildings - enough power to serve approximately 162,000 homes. Installation is expected to begin immediately.
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4.1.08 | Philadelphia, PA | Daroff Design Inc + DDI Architects was commissioned to design interiors for three multi-family projects in Philadelphia. The new commissions are:
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4.1.08 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Kasian announced the appointment of two Principals and seven Associates company wide. The promotions are based on design excellence, team mentoring, client relations and individual contributions. By office location, they are:
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4.1.08 | Grand Haven, MI | Atlas Ergonomics will make its web-based risk assessment and training software free to U.S. organizations with 10,000 or more employees on the condition that clients use its network of physical and occupational therapists, and other ergonomics service providers when on-site support is needed. Atlas plans further expansion based on client and geographical needs. www.atlasergo.com
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4.1.08 | Chicago, IL | The American Society of Interior Designers - Illinois Chapter announced two $1,000 scholarship opportunities for full-time interior design students in Illinois who are members of ASID. The Richard R. Smith Memorial Scholarship is based upon excellence in design and has an application deadline of May 16. The Dale Niece Memorial Scholarship is an essay contest with an application deadline of April 30. www.asidillinois.com
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4.1.08 | Los Angeles, CA | Sheppard Mullin
Richter & Hampton LLP announced today the launch of the firm's
Sustainability Program. Led by partners Randolph C. Visser and Rafael
F. Muilenburg, the firm-sanctioned initiative focuses on increasing
energy efficiency, reducing waste and saving the firm money.
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4.1.08 | Muscatine, IA | HNI Corporation announced that it has completed the agreement, as announced March 17, 2008, to purchase HBF from Furniture Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: FBN). HBF is a leading provider of premium upholstered seating, textiles, wood tables, and wood case goods for the office environment. The sale became effective on March 29, 2008.
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4.1.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc. was named one of 2008’s best outsourcing service providers by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). Companies are chosen for “The Global Outsourcing 100” based on critical characteristics: size and growth; customer references; organizational competencies; and management capabilities.
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4.1.08 | New York, NY | Michelle Yung Carlson joined the A&D sales team for Benhar Office Interiors, a NYC furniture and architectural walls dealer. Prior to joining Benhar, Michelle worked at Herman Miller and Vitra in the NYC market.
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4.1.08 | New York, NY | The @Issue Business and Design Conference will be held at The TimesCenter, 242 W. 41st Street, NYC, on Tuesday, April 29. Presented by The Corporate Design Foundation, the conference willfeature panel discussions with CEOs and design directors from Whirlpool,Herman Millerr, Morningstar and others Registration is at 7:45 AM,conference 8:30 AM-5:30 PM; tickets: $575, general,; $450 for CDF andMSI members. To register and for a complete list of speakers, visitwww.cdf.org.
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