Award-winning mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm Mueller Associates of Baltimore announced that Steve Gillis, PE, has been named a vice president of the firm. Gillis has been with Mueller Associates since 1988 and has managed many of the firm’s major museum, higher education and corporate design projects.
The Bilco Company introduced a new roof hatch featuring a thermally broken frame and cover designed to minimize heat transfer and the effects of condensation. The design includes an element of low conductivity between the interior and exterior surfaces to reduce temperature transfer from outside heat. The components also dampen vibration for improved acoustic performance against outside noise. Other features include 3 inches of polyisocyanurate insulation with an R-value of 18 in both the curb and cover for improved energy performance as well as a special cover gasket to minimize air leakage.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Western Carolina University (WCU) is planning for a new 45,000-square-foot community wellness and health building at its 344-acre Millennial Campus in Cullowhee.
Collegiate stadiums and arenas play host to pivotal moments in the lives of student-athletes and serve as a gathering place for fans and members of the broader community. They can even help ensure continued alumni involvement and support the development of college and university sports dynasties.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks broke ground July 20 on the Collaborative Energy Complex (CEC), a new facility that will become the new front door to the university’s College of Engineering and Mines.
YPSILANTI, Mich. — In addition to the $1.6 billion in ongoing construction projects at the University of Michigan, several other higher education facilities in Michigan are undergoing improvement projects that will attract students to the state. Eastern Michigan University (EMU), located in Ypsilanti; Concordia University Ann Arbor; and Washtenaw Community College, also located in Ann Arbor, are all three undergoing major projects this year.
Crossville Inc. announced an update to its Color By Numbers wall tile line. The line now includes four new colors to increase the versatility of the collection, which has both residential and commercial applications. The new colors will include 19th Hole, a bright orange tone available in a gloss finish; 20-20 Vision, a deep purple also available in gloss finish; Edge of 17, a beige neutral available in both satin and gloss finishes; and 1812 Overture, a neutral gray also available in satin and gloss finishes. These new tones extend the line to 16 different colors.
Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will recently appointed Jennifer Graham to the firm’s New York office as a senior project manager for the Corporate Interiors team. Graham brings more than 25 years of experience in design management to the role, along with an ability to lead teams on complex projects. As Senior Project Manager, she will manage commercial projects including new developments, interior fitouts and tenant improvements for various project types.
