An important new women's business center in Afghanistan opened at the end of May. It is aimed at educating entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses in the war-torn country. Related Links: Petra Master Plan Wins National Design Award U.S. Rebuilding Efforts in Afghanistan The International Center for Afghan Women's Economic Development is also the new home for the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council, several other nongovernmental organizations and a university program focusing on women's economic development. The center, designed by Denver-based architectural and interior design firm Burkett Design, is located on the campus of American University of Afghanistan (AUAF). It
Regional design firms are decidedly more upbeat than in previous years. They report an upswing in several markets, most notably multifamily, mixed-use, offices, energy and some public-works sectors. Big concerns include the decline in funding for institutional work, finding enough qualified people to do the work and ongoing uncertainty about the long-term health of the economy. Related Links: Regional Designers Push for More Diverse Services Regional Design Firms Hurting From Flat Economy, Stalled Projects However, many regional design firm leaders think the local economies in Salt Lake City, Boise and Denver will continue to improve and remain stronger than in
Aircraft manufacturer MSC Aerospace has announced a major expansion in southern Utah. The company, and its subsidiaries Metalcraft Technologies (MTI) and SyberJet Aircraft (SJA), plan to expand their current Cedar City facilities to create more manufacturing capabilities in a 20-year agreement with the state of Utah. MTI is an aircraft parts and aero-structures manufacturer. MTI fabricates, processes and assembles parts, sub-assemblies and aircraft tools according to customer specifications using aluminum, titanium and stainless steel. MTI’s customers include Boeing, Bombardier’s Learjet, General Electric, Gulfstream, Lockheed, Northrop Grumman, SyberJet, Vought and others.MSC and its subsidiaries will invest millions into the Iron County
The RMH Group, Lakewood, Colo., was presented with an Honor Award as well as a National Recognition Award at the national Engineering Excellence Awards. The gala was hosted by the American Council of Engineering Cos. for The RMH Group’s role in the design of the new Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit at the Denver Zoo. Photo courtesy of The RMH Group The Denver Zoo and The RMH Group were presented with a national Honor Award at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. on April 23. From left: George Pond, Denver Zoo vice president for planning and capital projects;
Haselden/Caspar/Pope—a joint venture collaboration among Haselden Construction, Caspar Building Systems and Pope Construction—recently celebrated the topping out of the Wyoming Medical Center’s new West Tower in Casper. The four-story structure will house 46 patient rooms, as well as a kitchen and servery, chapel, coffee shop, labor and delivery department, and a physical-therapy gym. Photo courtesy of Haselden/Caspar/Pope Wyoming Medical Centers new West Tower is currently the largest project under construction in Casper. Utilizing approximately 750 tons of structural steel, it is currently the largest project under construction in Casper. The project is using a crane with a boom length of
Salt Lake City’s Wheeler Machinery Co. is partnering with CHOICE Humanitarian to help eradicate extreme poverty in Mexico. Fourteen Wheeler Machinery Co. employees journeyed this spring to the small mountain village of Tixmadeje in Mexico’s Acambay region. Located 9,200 ft high, the village is in a remote location with little access to modern amenities. Photo courtesy of Wheeler Machinery While in Tixmadeje, Wheeler employees and villagers worked side-by-side building cisterns for four village families. While in Tixmadeje, Wheeler employees and villagers worked side-by-side building cisterns for four village families. Cisterns are cylinder-shaped waterproof receptacles for harvesting rain water and protecting
According to the results of a recently released survey, the United States is undergoing a parking revolution as the industry embraces a variety of new technologies that make it easier for people to find and pay for parking, and for parking authorities to better manage it. Denver is among the cities leading the nation in parking innovations. Other notable municipalities include San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Portland, Miami, Houston, Boston, Pittsburgh and Tampa. Dozens of other cities were also identified. Clearly, parking technology is becoming mainstream.These findings come from the “2013 Emerging Trends in Parking” survey
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved in April, increased again in May. The index now stands at 76.2 (1985=100), up from 69.0 in April. The Present Situation Index increased to 66.7 from 61.0. The Expectations Index improved to 82.4 from 74.3 last month. Consumers’ appraisal of present-day conditions also improved in May. Those saying business conditions are “good” increased to 18.8% from 17.5%, while those stating business conditions are “bad” decreased to 26.0% from 27.6%. Consumers’ assessment of the labor market was also more positive. Those claiming jobs are“plentiful” increased to 10.8% from 9.7%, while those claiming
Construction employment increased in 170 out of 339 metropolitan areas between April 2012 and April 2013, declined in 123 and was stagnant in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that a majority of metro areas are adding construction jobs as private-sector demand accelerates in many parts of the country. “Demand for construction continues to grow in many parts of the country amid increasing private-sector investments in new residential, energy and supply chain facilities like factories, rail lines and warehouses,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s
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