CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Almost two years after its May 2014 debut, Harvard University’s Tozzer Anthropology Building in Cambridge earned LEED Gold certification. The facility’s custom-engineered windows and curtainwall were placed in a staggered pattern throughout the brick- and copper-clad exterior, creating an abundance of natural light on the interior.
D. Stephenson Construction Inc., the largest African American-owned general contracting firm in Florida, announced the appointment of Joseph Sanches as the company’s new president. Sanches has been with the firm for almost three years, previously serving as executive vice president. Prior to joining the company, Sanches was chief of support operations for the Palm Beach County School District, where he oversaw more than $2 billion in capital improvements.
Roppe’s new Health and Learning Rubber Tile and Tread line was designed in a palette of calm, warm and inviting colors and the ability to add character to many types of health care spaces. The product contains 10 percent post-industrial waste and 10 percent natural rubber, which is a renewable resource. The Health and Learning Rubber Tile and Tread Line is LEED-certified, and meets the criteria for FloorScore, NSF332 and CHPS. The colors will coordinate with other products and will allow the customer to mix and match the tiles and accessories.
OAKLAND, Calif. — A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Oct. 26 for a new outpatient center for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — With the initial planning having started in winter of 2012 and a target completion date set for late 2016, Craig Hospital’s $90 million expansion and renovation is nearing its conclusion.
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — On Feb. 9, the Cape May County Board of Freeholders voted to reject all six bids it received for the construction of a new jail as all came in millions of dollars over budget. The county will rebid after modifications are made to the project to keep it within budget, reported Shore News Today.
Nicholas Rich has been named a vice president in the Seattle buildings sector office of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. In his new position, Rich will head the office’s electrical department, managing projects in Seattle and throughout the Northwest. Some of the firm’s recent clients in the region include the University of Washington and Amazon.
Watts introduced SmartStream UV, an innovative new solution for ultraviolet water disinfection in residential and commercial applications. SmartStream provides several advanced capabilities, including automatic lamp dimming, which promotes energy savings, and automatic lamp identification (wireless RFID), which ensures correct lamp energy management to maximize lamp output. Its touchscreen display significantly enhances usability. The system has a small footprint, which eases installation.
PHILADELPHIA — The 2015 Project of the Year Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the mixed-use Paseo Verde development near Temple University in Philadelphia is more than just an award.
