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Syska Hennessy Promotes Four to Associate Partner

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syska Hennessy Group, the international engineering firm, has promoted four professionals to associate partner, ten to senior associate, and nine to associate. The group of 23 represents seven different offices across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syska Hennessy Group , the international engineering firm, has promoted four professionals to associate partner, ten to senior associate, and nine to associate.
  • The new associate partners are:
    Beata Borowik (New York), a project accounting manager.
  • Kamrul Hasan, PE, LEED AP BD+C (New York), a senior electrical engineer who specializes in critical facilities and aviation.
  • Blake Lin, PE, LEED AP BD+C (New York), a lead electrical engineer who focuses on healthcare and critical facilities.

Mercury Insurance Offers New Coverages and Discounts in New Jersey

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) today announces three new coverages and four new discounts that are available for homeowners or renters in New Jersey. Mercury's new coverages provide additional insurance protections with an option for environmentally friendly replacement products. Discounts are available for homeowners already taking eco-friendly measures and will put hard-earned money back in the pockets of policyholders.

Key Points: 
  • "Mercury's new discounts are a big step in the right direction and a new approach to protecting our customers," said Andrew Morris, product manager of New Jersey at Mercury Insurance.
  • We support our policyholders in their efforts to be environmentally conscious by providing coverages and discounts that help sustain a greener lifestyle."
  • Paid in Full: Mercury is offering a discount of up to 10% in savings on premium for renters insurance policyholders.
  • Mercury offers insurance for Personal Auto, Mechanical Protection Condo, Homeowners, Home Cyber Protection, Home Systems Protection, Identity Management Services, Renters, and Service Line Protection in New Jersey.

BendPak Founder Don Henthorn Passes Away

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85. Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world's leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment.

Key Points: 
  • AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85.
  • Henthorn transitioned day-to-day management to the current leadership team in 2022 as part of an established succession plan.
  • His passion, wisdom, and guidance have left an indelible mark on all of us and the organization," said Jeff Kritzer, BendPak president and CEO.
  • Henthorn took his responsibility for the safety of millions of mechanics around the world very seriously and was committed to ensuring that BendPak produced superior products.

Paul Sabal Joins HFA as Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering has expanded its healthcare design team with the addition of Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader Paul Sabal (AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP). 

Key Points: 
  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering has expanded its healthcare design team with the addition of Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader Paul Sabal (AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP).
  • Sabal is a registered architect and interior designer with more than four decades of experience in healthcare design and construction.
  • "HFA is uniquely positioned to provide innovative healthcare clients with project design and delivery strategies that lower costs, improve quality, automate processes and increase speed to market," Sabal said.
  • Sabal has cultivated an innovative and strategic approach to healthcare facility planning and design services for the in-patient and ambulatory healthcare markets.

Award-Winning Mana Pacific Inc Appoints New Board Chair

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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KIHEI, Hawaii, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mana Pacific, Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Honorable Katherine Hammack as its new Chair of the Board.

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  • KIHEI, Hawaii, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mana Pacific, Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Honorable Katherine Hammack as its new Chair of the Board.
  • Hon Hammack succeeds MK Merrigan, Co-Founder of Mana Pacific, who served as Chair of the Board of Directors since 2019.
  • MK will continue to serve Mana Pacific's board as a Director.
  • She is exactly the leadership the Mana Pacific Board needs during this exciting season of expansion."

2024 Northwest Event Show Focuses on DEI Programs + Give-Back Partners

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SEATTLE, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In one week, the 2024 Northwest Event Show (NWES) will showcase the latest innovations, services, and products at the forefront of the west coast's event industry.

Key Points: 
  • NWES 2024 is dedicated to Marion Clifton, who founded the event 30 years ago in 1994.
  • Fill It Forward, renowned for encouraging environmental responsibility, has generously provided refillable water bottles for all event attendees.
  • "Marion's vision has been a guiding light for NWES," says Event President, Stuart Butler.
  • "Her legacy of innovation and community has profoundly shaped the PNW event industry.

Block 216 Receives LEED Gold Certification

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 13th, Block 216 was awarded LEED® Gold by the US Green Building Council. For developer BPM and GBD Architects, creating a green and sustainable building was a priority from the beginning of the project.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 13th, Block 216 was awarded LEED® Gold by the US Green Building Council.
  • Located conveniently near the streetcar and buslines, Block 216's accessibility in Portland reduces the development's carbon footprint.
  • Since opening last Fall, Block 216 has welcomed guests from around the globe at the Ritz-Carlton, Portland, which opened to much acclaim from local, national and international media, and new owners at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland.
  • The ground-floor food gallery, Flock, will open before the summer, where local chefs will showcase the best of Portland cuisine.

Energy Savings Imperatives Drive 138 Million Smart Light Component Shipments in 2030

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Lighting or Network Lighting Control (NLC) is a premium lighting product that has been in the market for more than a decade, offering additional efficiency by automating and dynamically controlling conventional LED systems. Rising operational costs are driving the push for energy efficiency. At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions.
  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.
  • The newer luminaire models entering the market will have built-in light sensors to optimize occupant behavior and accommodate seasonal shifts.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Buildings research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

Energy Savings Imperatives Drive 138 Million Smart Light Component Shipments in 2030

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Research, Government, Nordic Semiconductor, Commercial, Green building, Original equipment manufacturer, Light-emitting diode, Hospital, Honeywell, Building, Tuya, Zumtobel Group, Carbon, Lighting control system, Ecosystem, Lighting, CREE, LEED, LED, NLC

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Lighting or Network Lighting Control (NLC) is a premium lighting product that has been in the market for more than a decade, offering additional efficiency by automating and dynamically controlling conventional LED systems. Rising operational costs are driving the push for energy efficiency. At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions.
  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.
  • The newer luminaire models entering the market will have built-in light sensors to optimize occupant behavior and accommodate seasonal shifts.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Buildings research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

ClarkDietrich Launches Line of Low Embodied Carbon Steel Framing Products

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon (LEC) steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in designing sustainable buildings.

Key Points: 
  • WEST CHESTER, Ohio, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon (LEC) steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in designing sustainable buildings.
  • The new offerings make ClarkDietrich the first steel framing manufacturer to offer LEC products nationwide.
  • ClarkDietrich's LEC cold-formed steel is manufactured using steel coils from electric arc furnace (EAF) mills—as opposed to basic oxygen furnaces (BOFs), which are commonly used in steel production—resulting in products with 30 percent less embodied carbon than their standard counterparts.
  • This EPD covers Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Cold-Formed Steel Products as defined by the United States General Services Administration's (GSA) Interim IRA Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements and qualifies for the top 20 percent limit for cold-formed and galvanized steel products (U.S. GSA, 2023), as well as private sector LEED projects looking to achieve low embodied carbon optimization.