June 2011
Jay Cariveau
Hanson Building Products named Jay Cariveau vice president of sales for its structural precast division, where he will oversee sales, estimating and project management for facilities in Minnesota, Utah, Idaho and California.A registered architect and LEED accredited professional, Cariveau has more than two years of experience in design, manufacturing, construction, and marketing.
Read More Ken Daly
Architectural Metal Systems and Storage Systems named Ken Daly as sales manager for the two companies. Daly has more than 20 years of sales and sales management experience in roofing systems, metal components, project management, and small business ownership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Wake Forest University.
Emily Zimmerman
The U.S. Green Building Council’s National Capital Region selected Emily Zimmerman as the organization’s new executive director. Zimmerman will use her experience in non-profit operations, management, and funding to help USGBC-NCR continue its growth.
Previously, Zimmerman directed the Clean and Efficient Energy program at the Alliance to Save Energy.
Read More Cable Management System
Cooper B-Line recently introduced its new EnviroShield Wireway System, a Type 3R cable management system for outdoor commercial, industrial and solar photovoltaic applications. The electrically-continuous system is designed to bring functionality, durability, security and flexibility of indoor wire management systems to the outdoors, and is compliant with National Electrical Manufacturers Association, United Laboratories 870 and CSA International requirements.
Composite Decking
Closely resembling wood decking, MoistureShield composite decking is verified with 95 percent total recycled content and can help contribute to LEED points. Its long-lasting design aims to ensure each board is protected throughout, with no coating required, according to the company.
Ceremony Held for Large California K-12 Solar Project
PIEDMONT, Calif. – At a ribbon-cutting ceremony for what planners say is the largest solar and energy-efficiency school project, school officials announced they would be handing the scissors to the students.
"We’re hesitant to let legislators cut anything more," joked the host.
First Registered Floating Building Aims for LEED
SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. — The first floating building project is set for dedication at a public ceremony on Monday, June 6, by the National Park Service and Forever Resorts LLC.
Gates Foundation Site Move-in Underway
SEATTLE — The construction fences have been dropped and a neighborhood welcome event is planned for the new headquarters of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, completed this spring.
The project began in 2004, when the Gates recognized the need for a permanent home for the foundation where everyone could work in one place — currently, the staff is spread out in five leaseRead More