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Evolver Awarded Full Continuation of Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) Contract for U.S. Architect of the Capitol After Recompete Process

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

RESTON, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading IT transformation and cybersecurity provider Evolver, LLC has been re-awarded a contract from the U.S. Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to provide information technology support services, a role fulfilled by the contractor for more than a decade.

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  • RESTON, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading IT transformation and cybersecurity provider Evolver, LLC has been re-awarded a contract from the U.S.
  • Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to provide information technology support services, a role fulfilled by the contractor for more than a decade.
  • Evolver's dedicated AOC team will continue to provide Service Desk Support, Cybersecurity Operations, Enterprise Architecture Solutions, Information Management Services, and Application Development in support of the AOC's mission.
  • Evolver's support of AOC staff involves the seamless integration of resources, ensuring the AOC's 230 year-old-mission is fulfilled with 21st-century technology.

REGULATORY BODY FOR ONTARIO'S ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS ACHIEVES RESOLUTION OF LONG-STANDING DISPUTE WITH ONTARIO ARCHITECTS

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Friday, May 12, 2023

The AATO also sought an injunction preventing the OAA from issuing such licences in the future.

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  • The AATO also sought an injunction preventing the OAA from issuing such licences in the future.
  • In December 2022, the OAA agreed not to issue any further licences described as "Licensed Technologist OAA" while the litigation was ongoing.
  • This case demonstrates the importance of an independent voice for the profession of Architectural Technologists.
  • The AATO is the self-regulatory body for Architectural Technologists, Architectural Technicians, Building Technologist and Building Technicians in Ontario under the Association of Architectural Technologists Act (Ontario).

City Approves Design Of Bally's Chicago Casino

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced that the proposed site plan for Bally's Chicago Casino was approved by the Chicago Department of Planning and Urban Development on Wednesday, solidifying plans to begin construction on the mixed-use entertainment space in late 2024. The $1.7 billion development is projected to bring over 3,000 permanent jobs to the City.

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  • The $1.7 billion development is projected to bring over 3,000 permanent jobs to the City.
  • In addition, Bally's Chicago released renderings for its much-anticipated permanent casino resort development.
  • "Inspired by the city's interplay—grit and grandeur, structure and the organic, historically-charged and cutting-edge—the design of Bally's Chicago creates a sense of wonder and adventure accessible to everyone," said Bally's Senior Vice President of Design and Development Joyen Vakil.
  • "The unique and exciting design celebrates Chicago's motto, urbs in horto – city in a garden – and creates a dynamic public realm on site."

Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Pioneering Transit-Oriented Office Building in the Heart of Seattle’s University District

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The 266,000-square-foot office building will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, Class-A office space, and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the city—all in the center of Seattle’s University District (“U District”).

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  • The 266,000-square-foot office building will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, Class-A office space, and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the city—all in the center of Seattle’s University District (“U District”).
  • LPC was selected by UW to develop the project over Sound Transit’s subterranean U District light rail station, which opened in Fall of 2021.
  • Within walking distance of the UW Campus, the University will occupy five floors of the building with administrative space.
  • Following a significant zoning revision in 2017, the U District has supported increased density, with several new towers under construction.

Riverbed Highlights Customer Unilever’s Digital Employee Experience Journey with Alluvio Aternity Solutions at Gartner® Digital Workplace Summit in London

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Riverbed®, the leader in unified observability, will highlight its unique and differentiated Unified Observability portfolio at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit on May 15-16 in London, UK.

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  • Riverbed®, the leader in unified observability, will highlight its unique and differentiated Unified Observability portfolio at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit on May 15-16 in London, UK.
  • During the Summit, a keynote featuring Riverbed’s long-standing customer, Unilever , will demonstrate how they are using Riverbed’s Alluvio™ Aternity Digital Experience Management (DEM) solutions to deliver an enhanced digital employee experience (DEX) for its 127,000 employees.
  • At the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit, attendees, which include IT Executives and Application leaders to Digital Workplace leaders and Architects, will come together to learn how to radically change and advance an effective digital workplace strategy.
  • About Gartner Digital Workplace Summit: Gartner analysts will provide additional analysis on digital workplace strategies and technologies at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit taking place from 15-16 May 2023 in London, UK.

GASTRONOMY DESTINATION TOPANGA SOCIAL OPENS MAY 11TH AT WESTFIELD TOPANGA

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Friday, May 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The revolutionary food hall Topanga Social opens to the public on May 11th, bringing 27 of Los Angeles' most coveted eateries, bars and culinary names to the new dining, entertainment, and luxury retail district at Westfield Topanga. A joint creative venture between dining and hospitality global leader Earl Enterprises and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), Topanga Social boasts brand-new concepts and first-ever outposts of LA's hottest pop-ups alongside some of the most celebrated and entrepreneurial names in the region's restaurant scene, an indoor/outdoor cocktail garden, three full-service bars, a "speakeasy" style secret arcade, live entertainment, a private event space, and more.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The revolutionary food hall Topanga Social opens to the public on May 11th, bringing 27 of Los Angeles' most coveted eateries, bars and culinary names to the new dining, entertainment, and luxury retail district at Westfield Topanga .
  • "It is such a thrill to see Topanga Social come to life in this brilliant repurposing of prime real estate.
  • Thanks to the collaborative partnership with the visionary team at Westfield, we are very proud to unveil Topanga Social."
  • Inspired and first-of-its-kind multifaceted food service platform sets Topanga Social apart from the pack in the realm of tech innovation.

Developer of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples, Reaches 50% Pre-Construction Sell-Out; Surpasses $250 Million in 90 Days Since Initial Project Launch

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The initial release consisted of 108 dwellings within the project’s Bay and Tower properties.

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  • The initial release consisted of 108 dwellings within the project’s Bay and Tower properties.
  • Pre-construction sales at The Residences, which currently exceed $250 million, have outpaced the surrounding area’s ultra-luxury condominium market.
  • The project will also have 22,000 square feet of outdoor amenities, including a resort-style pool, lap pool, cabana suites, and fire pits.
  • The Residences are furthermore located directly between Naples’ two existing Ritz-Carlton hotels -- both of which are approximately three miles apart.

Pacific Mobile Structures Receives 'Best in Show' and Two First Place Awards at the 2023 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

CHEHALIS, Wash., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacific Mobile Structures is thrilled to announce that their project for the San Diego Airport and the Suquamish Tribal Health Clinic project were awarded first place in their respective categories of 'Relocatable Modular Office Over 10,000 square-feet,' and 'Permanent Modular Healthcare Under 10,000 square-feet.' Additionally, the San Diego Airport project received 'Best of Show Relocatable Building.'

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Mobile Structures received two first place awards and the coveted 'Best of Show Relocatable Building' award at the 2023 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow.
  • The Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving the modular construction industry.
  • They really spent the time vetting Pacific Mobile on this job and the result was a beautiful modular health clinic.
  • The building truly fits the surroundings and accents the area," said Patrick Allen, Pacific Mobile Structures Sales Representative.

F S Group Architects Celebrates 25 Years of Legacy-Building Design

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Friday, April 28, 2023

HOUSTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- F S Group Architects is proud to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Since 1998, the firm has been providing exceptional services for complex projects across aviation, public works, space/science, and design-build.

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  • F S Group Architects is proud to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • HOUSTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- F S Group Architects is proud to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • According to F. Sabir, F.AIA, Principal of F S Group Architects, "our team has a passion for designing practical and cost-effective facilities that are both visually appealing and operationally efficient.
  • Over the past 25 years, F S Group Architects has gained an outstanding reputation as a trusted partner for public and private sectors including Cities, Counties, Aviation Departments, Healthcare Institutions, Developers, and Corporations.

Trimble and FHNW Establish Trimble Technology Lab in Switzerland

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Friday, April 28, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., and MUTTENZ, Switzerland, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a vision to cultivate a highly-trained workforce that will drive the innovative solutions of tomorrow, Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW have collaborated to establish a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at FHNW's School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics program in Muttenz, Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • The Trimble Technology Lab was made possible with the support from the MEB Group, Trimble's Swiss dealers SITECH® Switzerland AG, BuildingPoint™ Switzerland AG and ALLNAV AG.
  • The lab at FHNW is part of a national initiative led by the MEB Group to make investments of Trimble technology equipment and training in construction education programs across Switzerland.
  • "The Trimble Technology Lab at FHNW brings state-of-the-art technology into the hands of their students and researchers," said Amy Northcutt, director of Education and Outreach at Trimble.
  • Advanced software solutions include RealWorks® scanning software, Trimble FieldLink Office, Trimble Business Center, Tekla® Structures, Tekla Structural Design Suite, Trimble Connect® and Trimble Quadri collaboration platforms, Trimble Siteworks, Trimble WorksOS and the company's popular 3D modeling software, SketchUp Pro.