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Burt Hill Opens Phoenix Office

10.8.08 | Phoenix, AZ | Burt Hill opened an office in  Phoenix, AZ. It is the 11th for the design firm and first in the region. The Phoenix office is working with Education Management Corporation (EDMC), a client from the Company's Pittsburgh office. The team will be led by Annette M. Zacherson, AIA, and senior interior designer and project manager Timothy Benson, NCIDQ Certified.

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David Kutsunai Honored By The IIDA At Leaders Breakfast

10.7.08 | Seattle, WA | David Kutsunai was honored at the inaugural Leaders Breakfast in Seattle, WA by the IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter. Mr. Kutsunai is a Principal and Director of Design at the Seattle office of IA Interior Architects.  He was recognized for his professional accomplishments and contributions to the Seattle business and design communities. 

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Perkins+Will Receives A 2008 ASTD Best Award

10.7.08| Washington, DC | Perkins+Will was one of the winners of the 2008 American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) BEST Award. Established in 1993, the awards recognize organizations that have demonstrated enterprise-wide success as a result of employee learning and development. All winners are recognized in a special section of the October 2008 issue of Training + Development (T+D), ASTD's monthly magazine.

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Citron Work Spaces Makes A Move

10.7.08 | Louisville, CO | Citron Work Spaces moved into its new facility at 197 S. 104th Street, Louisville, CO. The facility is being evaluated for LEED certification for commercial interiors. The showroom displays environmentally friendly features including fluorsecent lights, recycled street lamps from New Orleans, water conserving fixtures, large windows and non-toxic paint.  

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Kasian To Redesign Edmonton Landmark

10.87.08 | Edmonton, Canada | Kasian was selected to lead the design of the Federal Building and Centennial Plaza project in Edmonton, Canada. The existing landmark building, unoccupied since 1989, will undergo a contemporary transformation to give it new purpose and reconnect it with the city. The design will focus on preservation and sustainability. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2011. www.kasian.com

ErgoGenesis Introduces The 2600 Series

10.7.08 | Navasota, TX | ErgoGenesis, introduced the 2600 Series chair for ergonomic comfort. Known for the BodyBilt chair, the company's newest series offers a mesh back with the contoured BodyBilt seatpan. All of the ergonomic advantages have been retained, yet allows for ample shoulder room and elbow movement that is lacking in other mesh back chairs. The hand constructed seat is made with soy-based BioFoam and the seatpan may be upholstered in any fabric.

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Teknion Is Sponsor For 2008 Applied Brilliance Conference

10.7.08| Toronto, ON | Teknion Corporation became a sponsor for the Applied Brilliance Conference on October 14-16 at the Sagamore Hotel, 110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY. To develop young industry talent, Teknion is offering Junior Fellows Sponsorships to bring architects and designers under the age of 35 to the conference. 

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Hope Roadcap Joins WorkPlace Furnishings

10.7.08 | Cincinnati, OH | Hope Roadcap was hired as Vice President of Business Development for WorkPlace Furnishings. Ms.Roadcap comes to WPF from The Phillips Group, Middletown, PA, where she served most recently as Director of Sales and Design.

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EMCOR Subsidiary Receives Contract For Newtown Creek

10.7.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group subsidiary, Welsbach Electric will install the electrical systems at the Newtown Creek Water Treatment Plant, Brooklyn, NY. Welsbach Electric is responsible for the demolition and electrical installation, including power, lighting and sub systems, associated with re-construction of the South Battery Grit, Aeration and Settlement tanks at the Treatment Plant, which is currently in the midst of a 10 year, $2.5 billion dollar, capital upgrade.

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IFMA Names 2008 Class of Fellows

10.6.08 | Houston, TX | IFMA announced the 2008 class of IFMA Fellows. The new class will be honored during the association's Awards of Excellence banquet on October 17 at World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo in Dallas, TX. Being named an IFMA Fellow is the highest honor the association can bestow on a member. To date, 75 other facility professionals have received the distinction. The newest members are:

  • Bruce Kenneth Forbes, founder, president and CEO of ARCHIBUS.
  • Jon Eldon Martens, facilities operations division manager for Sonoma County, CA, General Services and founder and president of JEMCOR.
  • W.Kirtley Miller Jr, program/project consultant at Himes Associates and program manager for the facility management certificate program at George Mason University. 
  • Michael K. Schley, founder and CEO of FM:Systems.  

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G . Frank Mills Named Sr. Project Manager For Ellerbe Becket

10.6.08 | Dallas, TX | G. Frank Mills joined Ellerbe Becket in its Dallas, TX office.  He will serve as Senior Project Manager. Previously he worked as Director of Operations for an architectural practice in Arlington, TX where he worked primarily in the medical and higher education field.  Mr. Mills also served as a staff architect with  Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas and was national director of design & construction for American Healthcare Management, Inc.

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