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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Architecture Awards Celebrate Innovative & Resilient Wood Design
WoodWorks Announces 2025 Wood in Architecture Award Winners WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2025 / WoodWorks - Wood Products Council has announced its 2025 Wood in Architecture award winners, celebrating excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design. The annual award program recognizes developers and design teams using wood in innovative ways that positively impact the environment, occupants, and communities throughout the U.S. "At WoodWorks, we have the privilege of supporting the designers, developers, and construction teams who make exceptional wood projects a reality," said Jennifer Cover, PE, WoodWorks President & CEO. "Our annual Wood in Architecture awards offer a moment to pause and celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence that define this work." An independent jury of design professionals reviewed, deliberated, and selected the winning projects based on four criteria: design excellence, innovative use of wood, sustainability & resilience, and market impact. The 2025 jury includes: Monte French, Founder, Monte French Design Studio Leejung Hong, LEED AP, Principal, Winstanley Architects & Planners Lauren Piepho, PE, Structural Engineer, HGA Robert A. Smith, AIA, RIBA, RIAS, DBIA, Principal, LMN Architects "This year's winners exemplify the versatility and impact of modern wood construction," shared Cover. "In addition to being high-performing structures, they underscore the power of design to connect people, jobs, and communities." Winning projects showcase wood in a range of project types and regions across the U.S., from a multi-family Passive House development with a mass timber / light-frame hybrid building system in Massachusetts to a specialized learning environment at Washington's only American Sign Language (ASL)-English bilingual school. "Each project tells a story about innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence," remarked Cover. "Whether for work, research, learning, or home, these buildings showcase wood as a resilient and nimble material in applications that designers can repeat and build upon." 2025 Winning Projects Winning projects can be viewed in an online gallery here. Photography, credits, and write-ups of each project for media use can be viewed and downloaded here. 154 BroadwaySomerville, Massachusetts Architect: Utile, Inc. Structural Engineer: RSE Associates General Contractor: Haycon, Inc. Developer/Owner: Construction Managers & Developers, LLC Adimab Laboratory BuildingLebanon, New Hampshire Architect: Sylvia Richards Practice for Architecture; Christopher Smith Structural Engineer: WSP USA Building Structures General Contractor: ReArch Company Developer/Owner: Adimab LLC The Blake School Early Learning CenterHopkins, Minnesota Architect: HGA Structural Engineer: HGA General Contractor: Mortenson Developer/Owner: The Blake School California College of the Arts ExpansionSan Francisco, CA Architect: Studio Gang Structural Engineer: Arup General Contractor: Hathaway Dinwiddie Developer/Owner: California College of the Arts Kaiser Borsari HallBellingham, WA Architect: Perkins&Will Structural Engineer: Coughlin Porter Lundeen General Contractor: Mortenson Developer/Owner: Western Washington University Kresge College Expansion at the University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz, California Architect: Studio Gang Structural Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates; MME Civil + Structural Engineering General Contractor: Swinerton Builders Developer/Owner: University of California, Santa Cruz T3 RiNoDenver, Colorado Architects: Pickard Chilton (Design Architect); DLR Group (Architect of Record) Structural Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates General Contractor: Whiting-Turner Developer/Owners: Hines / Ivanhoé Cambridge / McCaffery Interests Trinity University Dicke Hall + Business and Humanities DistrictSan Antonio, Texas Architect: Lake Flato Architects Structural Engineer: Datum Engineers General Contractor: Turner Construction Developer/Owner: Trinity University Washington School for the Deaf Divine Academic and Hunter GymnasiumVancouver, Washington Architect: Mithun Structural Engineer: PCS Structural Solutions General Contractor: Skanska Developer/Owner: Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth About WoodWorks (Contact: media@ WoodWorks - Wood Products Council is a non-profit organization providing education and free technical support related to the design, engineering, and construction of commercial and multi-family wood buildings in the U.S. Staffed by engineers, architects, and construction experts, WoodWorks helps project teams identify and successfully realize the most appropriate wood solutions for their projects. Major funding comes from the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the USDA Forest Service. For assistance with a project, visit or email help@ SOURCE: WoodWorks - Wood Products Council press release
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Newsweek
Lilly and Jack Sullivan face 'Unbelievable Conditions' Amid Search Review
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Missing children Lilly and Jack Sullivan and the people searching for them are facing "unbelievable conditions," according to the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association (GSRA). The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) told the public they are assessing and reviewing their search from the weekend of May 17 and 18 in order to plan future steps. Lilly, 6, and Jack, 4, went missing from their Nova Scotia home on May 2 and are believed to have wandered into the heavily wooded area surrounding their home. Sherry Veinot, President of the Nova Scotia GSRA, told Newsweek that this area is "almost impassable" due to fallen trees from Hurricane Fiona in 2022. Staff Sergeant Curtis MacKinnon, District Commander Pictou County District, RCMP, speaks to reporters about the search for Lily Sullivan and Jack Sullivan, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Staff Sergeant Curtis MacKinnon, District Commander Pictou County District, RCMP, speaks to reporters about the search for Lily Sullivan and Jack Sullivan, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Ron Ward/The Canadian Press via AP The Context The Nova Scotia GSRA has been assisting the RCMP alongside more than 115 people in their search for the missing children. The search started as a wide search of the area, but was narrowed down on May 7. Despite the more localized focus, the children have still not been found. One search manager, Amy Hansen, said she did not anticipate the RCMP would continue their search on Monday, May 19. It is unclear at this time whether a search party went out on the 19th. If one did, the RCMP has not publicized it. The RCMP has been contacted via email for comment. What To Know According to police descriptions, Lilly has shoulder-length light brown hair with bangs. She might be wearing a pink sweater, pink pants, and pink boots. Jack has short blondish hair. He was last seen wearing blue dinosaur boots, but no other clothing description is available. They both attend Salt Springs Elementary. They were last seen at school on April 29. They did not have school on April 30, and were home sick on May 1 and 2. They live on Gairloch Road in Nova Scotia, a rural and wooded area. "It is all deadfalls and trees on top of one another, meaning searchers [are] either having to climb over or crawl under them," explained Veinot to Newsweek. Veniot also said that it is currently the height of Nova Scotia's tick season. Ticks can carry several infections with them, including Lyme Disease, Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA), Babesiosis, and Powassan virus. Lyme Disease contraction is the highest risk faced from a tick bite. It can result in a rash, fever, and muscle pain, and if left untreated, can cause facial paralysis and nervous system disorders. Veniot's team is looking for clues via prints, clothing, and any indication of objects carried by the missing children. Amy Hansen, Search Manager, speaks to reporters about the search for Lily Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Amy Hansen, Search Manager, speaks to reporters about the search for Lily Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Ron Ward/The Canadian Press via AP What People Are Saying Sherry Veniot told Newsweek: "This search has taken a toll on searchers both physically and emotionally, and we are all hoping for a resolution." Sergeant Curtis MacKinnon, Pictou County District RCMP, said in a press release: "We extend our sincere appreciation to the search and rescue volunteers who have selflessly given up over 10,000 hours of their time since this search began. Their tireless commitment in truly gruelling conditions is appreciated by both the RCMP and the greater community." What Happens Next The RCMP's latest search efforts are being reviewed and assessed for future planning.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘HGA gave membership to lower-rung officials'
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Golf Association's (HGA's) reportedly providing service membership to lower-rung govt officials and legislators, in contravention of rules and by-laws of the association, is the main allegation raised by a complainant in the criminal case against office-bearers of the Association. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The complainant also made a few other allegations and provided evidence, demanding a forensic audit of HGA's books. At present, HGA has 2,500 members, including permanent members, service permanent members, associate members, service associate members, children of members (COM), and dependents. With taxes, one has to pay about 60 lakh to become an associate member, whereas to become a service member or service associate member, one has to shell out 1.1 lakh with taxes. As per rules, officers of All India Services of Telangana cadre or officers natives of Telangana and serving in Hyderabad, officers of the Telangana govt of the rank of joint secretary and above, officers of the govt of India who are of the rank of director or above serving in Hyderabad and are natives of Telangana, and judges of the high court can become service members/service associates. However, Srinath Reddy Kottam, the complainant and permanent member of HGA, some low-ranking govt officials and legislators had become service members in violation of HGA rules. According to sources, a BRS former minister and a police officer, under scrutiny in a phone tapping case, and two senior executives of a navaratna company with its headquarters in Hyderabad were a few in that category. Srinath Reddy also alleged that the Golf Driving Range built prior to the pandemic was completely damaged, causing a loss of 1.3 crore. A tender for club interiors was given to a city-based firm for 9.5 crore, but the invoices were raised in another company's name. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now About 2 crore was paid to a US-based firm for the construction of a new golf course, and the project never took off. CCS police said they were looking into allegations and verifying the supporting evidence. When contacted, HGA secretary CV Ramana Reddy told TOI that a police case was registered against the office-bearers of the association, but could not provide a response since he was travelling abroad.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad police file case against former HGA officials for alleged cheating, fraud
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad police have registered a case against several past presidents, secretaries, captains and committee members of the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) for alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery and destruction of evidence, leading to losses of several crores for the association between 2016 and April 2025. The case, filed by permanent HGA member Srinath Reddy Kottam, was initially registered at the Golconda police station and later transferred to the Central Crime Station (CCS). The complainant alleged that a contract worth over Rs 1.75 crore was awarded without proper procedure to a vendor falsely claimed to be an 'existing partner'. The vendor was allegedly paid Rs 50 lakh in advance without a valid work order. A site visit reportedly revealed that the vendor did not exist at the given address. Srinath further claimed that the design contract for a new golf course was rigged. Official minutes were falsified to present one vendor as the lowest bidder, although another had submitted a significantly lower quote. An independent audit reportedly uncovered overpricing of Rs 2.58 crore, irregular vendor identities, duplicate purchase orders, inconsistent journal entries, and missing records, amounting to obstruction of audit and deliberate destruction of evidence. CCS police booked the accused under Sections 316(5), 318(4), 336(3), 340(2), 61(2), 238 and 241 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and launched a probe.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
Criminal case against Hyderabad Golf Association representatives over corruption and financial irregularities
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police's Central Crime Station (CCS) has registered a criminal case against top management of Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and launched an investigation into alleged widespread corruption and financial irregularities at the association following a formal complaint by a permanent member. Srinath Reddy Kottam, a long-standing member of HGA, first filed a detailed complaint with the Golconda police station on April 16, alleging systematic corruption by key office-bearers, including the president, secretary, captain, and committee members from 2016 onwards. The allegations include manipulated membership allotments, financial fraud in high-value contracts, and serious violations of GST regulations. "A particularly concerning incident involves a 1.75 crore contract awarded without proper procedure, where 50 lakh was paid in advance to a non-existent vendor using a false business address," Srinath alleged. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The complaint also highlights a catastrophic structural failure at a newly developed driving range, where 16 poles collapsed due to substandard engineering, causing damages exceeding 1.3 crore and potentially endangering lives. Other serious allegations include rigged tender processes for golf course development, overpricing of contracts amounting to 2.58 crore, deliberate destruction of crucial documentation, and implementation of illegal bye-laws without proper registration with the district registrar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The case, initially registered at the Golconda police station, was transferred to the CCS for a thorough investigation by Additional CP (crime) P Vishwa Prasad. The case was re-registered at the CCS on April 25 under Sections 316(5), 318(4), 336(3), 340(2), 61(2), 238, 241, r/w 3(5) of the BNS against the HGA president and other committee members. "The case was registered based on the allegations of the complainant, who is a former committee member of HGA. We are in the process of collecting evidence and verification of allegations," CCS ACP Y Harish Kumar said.
