News from Around the Web

• Pratt Presents Sustainable Architecture Exhibition
  Source: Interior Design   Date: 03-11-2010 00:00:00 GMT
  Running through May 5 at the design school’s Manhattan Gallery, “Envelopes” is curated by Rice University associate architecture professor Christopher Hight. More
  
• OGC and bSa Release Report on AEC Interoperability Testbed
  Source: www10.AECcafe.com   Date: 02-18-2010 15:27:59 GMT
  AECCafe.com delivers the latest AEC industry commentary, news, product reviews, articles, events and resources from a single, convenient point. We provide our users a constantly updated view of the entire world of AEC that allows them to make more timely and informed decisions. More
  
• JCB HMEE in action (Digger)
  Source: www.sed365.com   Date: 03-03-2010 13:14:27 GMT
  Following our post last month on the British army sappers who escaped death in an armoured Cat backhoe loader we have been inundated with requests for more military posts. So here is an excellent video presentation from JCB which showcases... More
  
• University Hospitals Case Medical Center Builds Cancer Facility
  Source: www.tradelineinc.com   Date: 03-03-2010 06:00:00 GMT
  University Hospitals Case Medical Center is building the 375,000-sf Cancer Hospital in Cleveland. Ground was broken for the $250 million project in August of 2007 with occupancy expected in spring of 2011. The free-standing facility will consolidate cance... More
  
• Keep on Tryk-in'
  Source: Interior Design   Date: 03-03-2010 00:00:00 GMT
  Devoted to information and commentary on the latest developments in sustainable design, materials and construction. More
  
• Codes of conduct
  Source: www.sustainableindustries.com   Date: 03-01-2010 16:15:44 GMT
  Sustainable Industries is the Northwest's monthly business news for green building, energy, recycled markets and sustainable agriculture. More
  
• Terror on the 124th floor
  Source: www.nzherald.co.nz   Date: 02-09-2010 20:00:00 GMT
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Visitors on the observation deck of the world's tallest tower heard a loud boom, then saw dust that looked like smoke seeping through a crack in an elevator More
  
• Where practice meets pedagogy
  Source: web.mit.edu   Date: 02-08-2010 13:55:05 GMT
  An exhibit exploring Office dA’s design for schools of design More
  
• Trimble Adds Premium Mechanical Total Station to Construction Lay...
  Source: trimble.com   Date: 02-03-2010 03:14:23 GMT
  Trimble Adds Premium Mechanical Total Station to Construction Layout PortfolioFrom: TrimbleType: Press Release More
  
• Advance registration extended for World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows: Exhibit space close to sell-out; Attendee registration numbers positive; New Product and Technology Program spotlights latest innovations
  Source: www.worldofasphalt.com   Date: 01-25-2010 16:06:50 GMT
  Advance registration has been extended to February 5, 2010 for the upcoming co-located World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions. Attendees are encouraged to register now to save time and money and get a head start on planning their show visit. Details are online at www.worldofasphalt.com or More
  
• Tabanlioglu Architects - Astana Arena - Astana, Kazakhstan
  Source: www.arcspace.com   Date: 01-24-2010 22:00:01 GMT
  Located on the highway connecting the airport to the city the Astana Stadium is principally designed as a venue for soccer but can be adapted for other sports events, including the country’s favorite sports – wrestling, judo and boxing. More
  
• Tim Siegel, P.E. joins DBA!
  Source: danbrownandassociates.com   Date: 01-19-2010 05:31:23 GMT
  DBA is growing again with the addition of Tim Siegel, P.E. to our team! Tim has been primarily involved in the analysis and design of More
  
• Bayer MaterialScience special part 1: Laying the foundations for efficient buildings
  Source: ICIS   Date: 01-18-2010 00:00:00 GMT
  The chemical sector is laying the foundations for greener, more sustainable construction NOW, MORE than ever, industry, politicians and consumers are united in their efforts to address global climate change. More
  
• ARC analyst: Energy issues spur changes in HVAC market
  Source: Plant Engineering   Date: 01-01-2010 01:00:00 GMT
  Joe Gillespie, analyst for the ARC Advisory Group, recently completed his report, “HVAC Control Systems Worldwide Outlook,” which is available at www.arcweb.com. He discussed the report’s finding and trends ahead of this month’s AHR Conference in Orlando with Plant Engineering: PE: Identify some of More
  
• Autodesk HumanIK Middleware Helps “Assassin’s Creed II” Characters to Soar
  Date: 12-16-2009 09:20:19 GMT
  SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 15, 2009 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that Autodesk HumanIK character animation middleware was tightly integrated into Ubisoft’s proprietary game engine for the development of “ Assassin’s Creed II. More
  
• Project Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) Announces the Appointment of Julie Rivera as Project Manager
  Source: www.prweb.com   Date: 09-26-2009 17:22:37 GMT
  PR: PDSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Rivera as Project Manager in the Atlanta Headquarters Office. Julie brings more than 15 years of retail planning and allocation experience to our firm with a proven track record of success in the retail market segment. Atlanta, Georgia ( More
  
• Vico Software and Newforma Announce Partnership (Newforma)
  Source: www.newforma.com   Date: 09-25-2009 13:22:47 GMT
  needs of architecture, engineering and construction firms, have announced a partnershipto jointly develop product integration between their 5D-BIM and PIM solutions. More
  
• Better Materials Could Build a Green Construction Industry
  Source: www.scientificamerican.com   Date: 09-21-2009 16:00:00 GMT
  Construction material entrepreneurs discussed efforts to create more environmentally friendly cement and other building products at a conference in California. More
  
• KWAME VP Kevin Ferguson discusses federal stimulus plan on SCORE Chicago TV
  Source: www.synergy-pr.com   Date: 09-16-2009 16:44:00 GMT
  SCORE Chicago TV host Mark Goodman interviewed Kevin Ferguson, vice president of Kwame Building Group, on the Obama Stimulus plan this week. Kevin points out that there are significant opportunities for small businesses in the stimulus plan and discusses what it takes to participate in government More
  
• Vertikal.net > English Version > News Archive > Story
  Date: 09-09-2009 00:00:00 GMT
  News about Europe's lifting industry featuring cranes and powered access platforms. Practical information from the publisher of Kran & Bühne and Cranes & Access magazines. More