Contractors develop green thumb to satisfy growing LEED demands;
public, private sectors driving more projects that require
expe
With an increasing demand for private and public sector
construction of green buildings, contractors are responding.
They're training their crews to be certified for LEED, or
Leadership in Energy . . .
Contractors see value of rolling green movement into projects;
energy-efficient parts snap into place with team-building
approac
New buildings designed with energy efficiency and environmental
harmony continue to gain market favor as the smarter new model of how
best to construct a building.
And building contractors, . . .
Construction sector takes a pounding from escalating costs; firm
trim overhead, adjust prices to offset materials, fuel spikes.(
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High costs have hit just about every industry, and construction is
no exception.
Ted Bumgardner, principal and vice president at San Diego-based
Garcon Inc., a . . .
Timothy Gendreau.(ENTREPRENEUR profile)
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VITALS
Name: Timothy Gendreau.
Company: The Gendreau Group LLC.
Title: Chief revenue strategist.
Education: B.A., M.B.A. from Michigan State University.
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Equity Based Services buys 2 self-storage properties.(SAN
DIEGO)
Equity Based Services Inc., a local manager of self-storage
facilities, said Aug. 28 that it acquired two properties from Central
Self Storage of Texas that add 1,563 storage units with 159,290 . . .
North Island Credit Union feeling the need for
speed.(CORONADO)
Naval Base Coronado hosts spectators and vintage cars during the
Coronado Speed Festival on Sept. 27 and 28.
The base converts its runways and taxiways into a 1.7-mile race
course for 225 vintage . . .
Annual GIA job fair may lead to 24 carat
career.(CARLSBAD)
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The Gemological Institute of America plans to hold its annual
jewelry career fair, which brings together skilled job seekers,
employers and gem enthusiasts, from 8:30 a.m. . . .
Don't just eat, learn to LINK at Chamber
lunch.(OCEANSIDE)
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next lunch and learn event
Sept. 17 at El Camino Country Club on Vista Way.
The chamber's LINK--learn, interact, network, knowledge lunch
will feature guest . . .
More offices with views might be coming to city.(DEL MAR)
Del Mar Charrette, a San Diego developer, is seeking a
conditional-use permit and approvals on associated permits to build two
two-story commercial office buildings on a vacant lot at the . . .
Fitness franchise inspired to make healthy
changes.(CORONADO)
Healthy Inspirations LLC, a women's weight loss and fitness
franchise, said Aug. 29 that it was consolidating corporate operations
in its local office, effective immediately.
The business, which . . .
Carlsbad Gourmet to get 'Sun-Sational'
exposure.(CARLSBAD)
Carlsbad Gourmet, which manufactures food products using local
ingredients, will be featured on the Food Network show "Road Tasted
With the Neelys" in an episode called "San Diego
Sun-Sationals," . . .
Old Grossmont College Complex gets new look.(EL CAJON)
Grossmont College has completed renovations on its Exercise Science
and Wellness Complex, a $9 million overhaul of one of the community
college's oldest facilities.
The 28,000-square-foot . . .
Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza.(ground BREAKING)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza LLC has secured
construction financing for its two-story medical office building at 6221
Metropolitan St. in Carlsbad. Approximately 45 percent of . . .
Scripps Health.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)
Scripps Health has received approval to build a second facility on
a 50-acre site in Carlsbad. The first facility already under
construction will house physician offices and laboratory and is . . .
Vista officials approved a 93-room Marriott Hotel and a retail
center.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)
Vista officials approved a 93-room Marriott Hotel and a retail
center at the corner of South Melrose Drive and Sycamore Avenue.
Ted Owen is the president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber . . .
Raise your water glass to toast the final OK of desalination
plant; power facility next project to be debated.(BUSINESS IN THE N
In my last column, I remarked that the Carlsbad Desalination Plant
was one procedural step away from final approval to begin construction.
Well, on Aug. 22 the California Lands Commission voted . . .
Worst case scenarios.(TECHNOLOGY)
Worst Case Scenarios: Hurricane Gustav will be a distant memory by
the time this column is published.
However, such natural disasters are very much in focus at a local
data center company, which . . .
Georgia taps local firm to boost tourism
portal.(TECHNOLOGY)
Tech Touring: San Diego-based Advanced Reservation Systems Inc., or
ARES, was recently tapped by Georgia Department of Economic Development
to use its reservation technology on the state's official . . .
The Active Network actively raising venture capital to
expand.(TECHNOLOGY)
The Active Network Inc., a La Jolla-based provider of online sports
registration and related services, plugged $80 million into its
10-year-old operations with a sixth round of funding led by ESPN . . .
Construction, real estate industry to repair, build homes in
Tijuana; annual Baja Challenge helps families in need.
Dozens of local contractors, architectural and brokerage firms have
committed their time and money to building and rebuilding homes for
low-income families this summer despite a slow economy.
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