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Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park

UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, as well as programs across other disciplines. The 700,000-sf property, formerly the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, is two miles from the university’s main Westwood campus. Google, which previously leased part of the property, helped enable and support UCLA’s acquisition.


Geothermal Technology

Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.



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Building Owners

Feb 20, 2012

All Steel names Breagy director of metro New York

Breagy is responsible for overseeing this region’s sales team while strategically coordinating the sales efforts of Allsteel dealers and representatives in the tri-state area.

Feb 17, 2012

Tremco Inc. headquarters achieves LEED Gold certification

Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.

Feb 17, 2012

MacInnis joins Gilbane board of directors

MacInnis is the chairman and recently retired CEO of Connecticut-based EMCOR Group, Inc.

Feb 16, 2012

Gain greater agility and profitability with ArchiCAD BIM software

White paper was written with the sole purpose of providing accurate, reliable information about critical issues related to BIM and what ArchiCAD with advanced technology such as the GRAPHISOFT BIM Server provide as an answer to address these issues.

Feb 16, 2012

TLC Engineering for Architecture opens Chattanooga office

TLC Engineering for Architecture provides mechanical, electrical, structural, plumbing, fire protection, communication, technology, LEED, commissioning and energy auditing services.

Feb 16, 2012

Summit Design + Build begins build-out for Emmi Solutions in Chicago

The new headquarters will total 20,455 sq. ft. and feature a loft-style space with exposed masonry and mechanical systems, 15 foot clear ceilings, two large rooftop skylights and private offices with full glass partition walls.

Feb 16, 2012

Highland named president of McCarthy Building Companies’ California region

Highland moved into this new role in January 2012 following a six-month transition period with Carter Chappell, the company’s former president, California region.

Feb 16, 2012

Big-box retailers not just for DIYers

Nearly half of all contractor purchases made from stores like Home Depot and Lowe's.

Feb 16, 2012

4.8-megawatt solar power system completed at Jersey Gardens Mall

Solar array among the largest rooftop systems in North America.

Feb 15, 2012

Fourth-generation Ryan to lead Ryan Companies AE team

Ryan leads a team of eight architects, four civil engineers, two landscape architects and two virtual building specialists in their efforts to realize their customer’s vision and needs through Ryan’s integrated project delivery system.

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