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SoCalGas Hosts U.S. Department of Energy's Second Annual Minority Business Summit, Emphasizing the Importance of Diverse Spending

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is hosting 700 diverse business leaders from 33 states at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity's second annual Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Connect Summit on April 17-18, 2024, at the company's Energy Resource Center (ERC) in Downey, California. The summit, being held for the first time on the West Coast, connects MBEs with the DOE and more than 40 other state and federal agencies, prime government contractors, financial institutions, private sector companies and nonprofit organizations for learning, business opportunities and over 1,900 unique business matchmaking sessions.

Key Points: 
  • Connect Summit participants will attend panels, workshops and matchmaking meetings designed to create new business relationships between MBEs and the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • The DOE selected SoCalGas to host the summit because of the company's leadership in diverse spending through its long-recognized Supplier Diversity Program.
  • The MBE Connect Summit includes the U.S. Department of Commerce's Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency Center, managed by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE).
  • Sponsors include Primoris Service Corporation, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Hal Hayes Construction Inc., and E2 Consulting Engineers Inc.

Westat to Relocate Headquarters to Bethesda, Maryland in late 2025

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Westat's President and CEO, Scott Royal, PhD, announced today that the company will be moving its headquarters from Rockville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland effective late in 2025. Westat plans to sell its current headquarters properties located at 1600 Research Boulevard in Rockville.

Key Points: 
  • Future location offers proximity to clients, public transportation, and urban amenities
    ROCKVILLE, Md., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Westat's President and CEO, Scott Royal, PhD, announced today that the company will be moving its headquarters from Rockville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland effective late in 2025.
  • Westat plans to sell its current headquarters properties located at 1600 Research Boulevard in Rockville.
  • The company's new headquarters will be located in the LEED-certified office building at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, across the street from the Bethesda Metro station.
  • CBRE's Tommy Cleaver, Lou Christopher, Jordan Brainard, Dan Grimes, Stuart Kenny, and Asher Inman represented Westat in the transaction.

Gresham Smith Names Corie Baker Market Vice President of Healthcare

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gresham Smith, a top-ranked national architecture and engineering firm with more than $328 million in annual gross revenue, announced today that Project Executive Corie Baker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, has been selected as the Market Vice President (MVP) of the firm's Healthcare market, which encompasses more than 180 employees across the country.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gresham Smith, a top-ranked national architecture and engineering firm with more than $328 million in annual gross revenue, announced today that Project Executive Corie Baker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, has been selected as the Market Vice President (MVP) of the firm's Healthcare market, which encompasses more than 180 employees across the country.
  • "We're proud to announce Corie's selection as our Healthcare market's MVP," said Gresham Smith CEO and Board Chair Rodney Chester.
  • Baker has also worked on several premier projects at Gresham Smith, including Baptist Health Care's Brent Lane Campus, Kaiser Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center, and BayCare Hospital Manatee.
  • "I am honored to have been selected as Market Vice President of our Healthcare market and I am excited about the opportunity to support our team in delivering the highest quality solutions for our clients," Baker said.

Geberit Presents 'Water Conservation Initiatives and Standards' for Earth Month

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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DES PLAINES, Ill., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geberit invites the design, building and plumbing community to attend the NKBA sustainability webinar and gain valuable insights into water conservation initiatives and standards. The complimentary program 'Water Conservation Initiatives and Standards' will be presented by Ronn Jefferson, Product Manager of Geberit North America and also provides for a CEU. The webinar will be held on April 23 at 12:00pm EDT and will enhance attendee knowledge so they can:

Key Points: 
  • Led by Ronn Jefferson, Product Manager for Geberit plumbing products, this webinar will address the critical importance of water conservation, the standards and its impact on communities and the environment.
  • Geberit North America is celebrating 150 years in 2024 and is proud to sponsor the entire Earth Month of NKBA sustainability webinars.
  • DES PLAINES, Ill., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geberit invites the design, building and plumbing community to attend the NKBA sustainability webinar and gain valuable insights into water conservation initiatives and standards.
  • The complimentary program 'Water Conservation Initiatives and Standards' will be presented by Ronn Jefferson, Product Manager of Geberit North America and also provides for a CEU.

CIMC Modular Building Systems Wins Two International Awards in the United States

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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CIMC Modular Building System Holding Co. Ltd ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC Group, stood out from nearly 200 candidate projects due to its outstanding performance in innovation, "green" modular construction, and marketing, winning two international awards of distinction.

Key Points: 
  • CIMC Modular Building System Holding Co. Ltd ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC Group, stood out from nearly 200 candidate projects due to its outstanding performance in innovation, "green" modular construction, and marketing, winning two international awards of distinction.
  • The World of Modular Conference is organized by the Modular Building Institute (MBI), the leading association for the modular building industry in the world.
  • MBI's modular building Awards of Distinction are presented annually, traditionally on the final evening of its World of Modular conference and trade show.
  • Modular building awards are presented for 25 categories.

McCarthy and IQHQ Mark Milestone Topping Out on Spur Phase One in South San Francisco

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., in collaboration with IQHQ, VFR, Perkins&Will and design-build trade partners, raised the final beam today on Spur Phase One located at 580 Dubuque Avenue in South San Francisco. The Class A, high-tech life science all-electric building holds immediate adjacency to both Highway 101 and the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. The eight-story structure now enters the exterior phase through September before construction completion – expected in early 2025.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., in collaboration with IQHQ, VFR, Perkins&Will and design-build trade partners, raised the final beam today on Spur Phase One located at 580 Dubuque Avenue in South San Francisco.
  • The Class A, high-tech life science all-electric building holds immediate adjacency to both Highway 101 and the South San Francisco Caltrain Station.
  • Spur Phase One represents a significant milestone in the development of South San Francisco's urban landscape, offering a cutting-edge facility designed to meet the evolving needs of the science and technology industries.
  • "Our harmonious partnership with IQHQ has been pivotal in the success of Spur Phase One" said McCarthy Project Director Thomas Kooiker.

CIBC named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for third consecutive year

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - CIBC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2024, marking the third consecutive year the bank has received this award from MediaCorp Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - CIBC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2024, marking the third consecutive year the bank has received this award from MediaCorp Canada.
  • This recognition underscores CIBC's commitment to environmental stewardship and its efforts to create a culture of sustainability within the bank and broader community.
  • "We are honoured to be named as one of Canada's Greenest Employers," said Kikelomo Lawal, Executive Vice-President, Chief Legal Officer and Chair of the Senior Executive ESG Council, CIBC.
  • CIBC's sustainability partnership commitments include:
    One of the first banks in Canada to join the RMI Centre for Climate Aligned Finance.

XNRGY Breaks Ground on Sustainable Manufacturing Facility in Mesa, Arizona

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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MESA, Ariz., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - XNRGY, a North American leader in sustainable HVAC solutions, today announced the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - XNRGY, a North American leader in sustainable HVAC solutions, today announced the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona.
  • Sustainable Climate Tech Manufacturer Breaks Ground in Mesa, Arizona
    The first phase of the Arizona facility encompasses a significant 275,000 square feet, surpassing XNRGY's Montreal headquarters at 223,000 square feet.
  • "The new Arizona facility is poised to become a hub for innovation at XNRGY," said Larry Hopkins, XNRGY's CTO.
  • "XNRGY is bringing the future of sustainable climate control to the Valley," said Wais Jalali, CEO of XNRGY.

DENVER THRIVES AS A PIONEER IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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DENVER, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver's city leaders and residents share a deep understanding of the importance of preserving our environment for future generations. As a result, attractions, restaurants, hotels and other businesses across The Mile High City are working to integrate sustainable practices to protect the city's natural beauty while enhancing the visitor experience, making it the ideal destination.

Key Points: 
  • Sustainable Transportation: The city encourages visitors to explore Denver using eco-friendly transportation options such as public transit and bike-rental programs.
  • To learn more about sustainable transportation options, check out the VISIT DENVER website .
  • In addition, Denver is proud to be the world's first destination to be certified at the Platinum level under the Event Industry Council's Sustainable Event Standards .
  • To learn more and plan your perfect trip to Denver, head to the VISIT DENVER website .

Maxeon Introduces New SunPower Performance 7 Solar Panels with Cradle to Cradle Certification

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SINGAPORE, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, has once again raised the bar for the solar industry with its new line of SunPower Performance 7 solar panels designed for distributed generation (DG) projects. Performance 7 panels feature unique cell design and circuitry combined with quality materials to deliver outstanding energy production and reliability, and are Maxeon's latest product to be Cradle to Cradle Certified™ for their exceptional sustainability by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

Key Points: 
  • SunPower Performance 7 solar panels feature the latest generation of Maxeon's patented TOPCon cell technology in a shingled-cell design.
  • Performance 7 solar panels have also been engineered for more effective shade management, mitigation of hotspots and cooler cell temperatures than standard panels.
  • "Maxeon has built a strong patent portfolio over nearly four decades of innovation and this is delivering exceptional value to solar customers with our new SunPower Performance 7 products," said Bill Mulligan, CEO of Maxeon.
  • As a result, Performance 7 solar panels are offered with an improved, best-in-class 30-year Power, Product and Service warranty – more comprehensive than standard solar panel warranties.