LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) recently installed a video wall system in its 183,333-square-foot Student Wellness and Recreation Center designed to encourage and motivate students as they pursue fitness goals.
Bond, a 108-year-old construction management and general contracting firm, announced that Project Manager and Historic Restoration Specialist Pamela Bailey, LEED AP, has been inducted as an overseer for Boston Architectural College. Bailey has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, much of it focused on the restoration and preservation of landmark buildings.
Dewberry announced the hire of Stuart Rogers, PE, LEED AP, as the new senior project manager in the firm’s Tampa, Fla., office. He will be responsible for enhancing the firm’s site/civil and land planning and development operations across the West Coast of Florida. He has served as principal-in-charge, project manager, design engineer and engineer-of-record for a variety of public and private sector development projects in the region.
The 6-inch Gimbal LED Adjustable Module from Acuity Brands Inc. is a recessed lighting feature that works well for commercial application and with many line voltage dimmers. The fixture is 80 percent more efficient than incandescent luminaries and performs for 35,000 hours or more. It will work well for sloped ceilings, grazing textured surfaces and wall washing. The product comes in black, bronze, nickel or white colors as well as brushed, matte and oil-rubbed finishes.
ECHOtape, a pressure-sensitive tape supplier, announced its anticipated all-weather insulation tape line at the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world. ECHOtape’s advanced adhesive technologies allow contractors maximum performance in a variety of weather conditions.
DURHAM, N.C. — The design for the new Durham County Courthouse in Durham earned the building a LEED Gold certification and a publication award in the 2014 Justice Facilities Review by the AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice.
TOLEDO, Ohio — Exterior lighting can result in big operational expenses for public schools. As schools must consider costs for maintenance and bulb replacement, they should also be aware that some lighting fixtures may be more budget- and eco-friendly than others.
PORTLAND, Maine — In June 2015, Portland School Board member Marnie Morrione said the board needed commit to rebuilding Hall Elementary School. In December, the board did just that by recommending $1.3 million in additional local funding for the state-funded project. The issue will now go to the City Council, after passing a board vote on Dec. 8.
New York-based Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP (ZGF) hired Rebecca Dorris Steiger as associate partner at the firm. She has 23 years of experience designing a broad range of interior environments for clients in multiple markets, including technology, professional services, financial services and biomedical research.
PITTSBURGH — On Oct.