DMAC Architecture Spearheads Design of Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen
DMAC Architecture, Chicago’s premier architecture firm, partners with Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, the Chicago-based fresh, casual dining concept, spearheading the innovative design of its restaurant locations nationwide. With three completed restaurants under its belt and a slew of new sites coming down the pipeline, DMAC continues as an integral partner of the budding chain as it expands. Under the creative direction of Dwayne MacEwen – Principal and Founder – the DMAC team is behind the minimali...
CH2M and Alexandria Renew Enterprises recognized with Envision Platinum Rating for Nutrient Management Facility
ALEXANDRIA, Va.- The Nutrient Management Facility, owned by Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), recently earned the first Envision Platinum certification from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) in the Washington DC/Virginia metro region. The Envision rating system provides a holistic framework for evaluating and rating the environmental, community, and economic benefits of large infrastructure projects that incorporate sustainability throughout the project life cycle. ...
Fluor-Led Team Completes Tappan Zee Bridge Towers
IRVING, Texas -Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC, comprised of Fluor Enterprises, Inc., American Bridge Company, Granite Construction Northeast, Inc., and Traylor Bros., Inc., has completed all eight 419-foot towers of the iconic New NY Tappan Zee Bridge project. Construction of the eight sleek, chamfered-designed concrete towers – four on both the eastbound and westbound spans – began in the late summer of 2015. The towers will support the 2,230-fo...
Fluor Project Named Power Engineering Magazine’s Overall Project of the Year
IRVING, Texas -Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Brunswick County Power Station in Virginia was named Project of the Year by Power Engineering magazine during yesterday’s keynote address at the Power-Gen International conference and exhibition in Orlando. Fluor designed and built the 1,358-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle facility for Dominion Virginia Power. The Power Engineering awards program recognized eight projects as finalists across the four categories of Natural G...
Genesis Water Technologies Announces Winning Water & Waste Digest Top Industrial Water Project Award for 2016
MAITLAND, Fla. - Genesis Water Technologies, Inc., a US based global manufacturer and supplier of sustainable water & waste water treatment solutions worldwide, is proud to announce that they were chosen as a recipient of the prestigious Water & Waste Digest's Top Industrial Water Project award for 2016. Genesis Water Technologies sustainable industrial water treatment solutions provide reduced cost and increased operational efficiency, which reduces the water footprint and government complia...
Aggregate Industries US Contributes to Sustainable Construction of MGM National Harbor
The newest addition to the MGM Resorts International portfolio, the landmark MGM National Harbor—featuring 1 million square feet of gaming, lodging, entertaining, dining, retail and parking space—is a showcase for sustainability on the eastern shore of the Potomac River, just south of Washington, DC. Every element throughout the 24-story mixed-use development was designed with sustainability in mind, including extensive use of natural light, LED lighting and water-saving features, such as the 75...
Trimble ProjectSight Transforms Office-to-Field Construction Management
LAS VEGAS - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) launched today a new generation of its cloud-based project controls solution for construction managers and general contractors—Trimble® ProjectSight™ system. It is a complete web and mobile solution that streamlines the creation, access and sharing of project information between the office and the jobsite for more efficient, accurate and predictable project delivery. The system includes advanced markup tools for both 2D and 3D models, integrated project control...
Green Light for Asia’s Largest Passive House Settlement in Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
Qingdao – Along with working on the world’s largest passive house settlement in Heidelberg, Wolfgang Frey and his team at Frey Architekten are also involved in Asia’s largest passive house settlement. In September 2016 a groundbreaking ceremony for the nearly 200-acre construction site took place in Qingdao, People’s Republic of China. Wolfgang Frey participated together with other distinguished guests and decision-makers. The German architect and urban developer Wolfgang Frey has been a...
Bentley Systems Announces Winners of 2016 Be Inspired Awards
LONDON – The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the winners of the 2016 Be Inspired Awards. The awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users improving the world’s infrastructure. At a ceremony and gala last night here at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, 18 Be Inspired Awards winners and eight Be Inspired Special Recognition Awards win...
Atkins' Innovative Dubai Opera Wins Two Industry Awards
Atkins has won 'Project of the Year' and the 'Best Public Building' Awards for the stunning Dubai Opera at the Identity Design Awards 2016. The results were announced at a Gala awards dinner which celebrated and recognised the GCC’s growing design scene. The Identity Design Awards 2016 took place at La Cantine du Faubourg, Emirates Towers. The Atkins team was represented by Janus Rostock, regional design director and head of architecture and urban planning and Mohammad AbuFarha, principal ar...