For Immediate Release

PHOENIX, AZ (July 19, 2010) NYSE, TSX: STN 

The City of Nogales, Arizona’s International Wastewater Treatment Facility project was recently named one of the Public Works Projects of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA).   The project’s managing agency, the City of Nogales, along with primary contractor PCL Construction Inc., and primary consultant, Stantec Consulting Services Inc., will be presented with the award during APWA’s 2010 International Congress & Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts from August 15-18, 2010. 

The APWA Public Works Projects of the Year awards are presented annually to promote excellence in the management and administration of public works projects, recognizing the alliance between the managing agency, contractor, consultant and their cooperative achievements. This year, APWA selected 18 projects in five categories: Disaster or Emergency Construction, Environment, Historical Restoration, Structures, and Transportation.

For more information, or to obtain a press pass for attendance at the Awards Ceremony during the APWA 2010 International Congress & Exposition (August 15-18, 2010) in Boston, Massachusetts, contact APWA Media Relations Manager, Laura Bynum, lbynum@apwa.net, or call 202.218.6736. 

About APWA
The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.net) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 29,500 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge.

Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics for infrastructure and facilities projects.  

Media Contact:
Danny Craig
Media Relations
Stantec
(949) 923-6085
danny.craig@stantec.com

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) recently announced that two of their projects have been honored as Gold Medal Winners in the Building of America Awards.  These projects will be featured in their Award case studies. This award is sponsored by the Building of America Network and is intended to showcase the most innovative, unique and challenging new projects that are noteworthy or give back to their respective communities. 

The first project is Chandler-Gilbert’s Ironwood Hall.  Architekton was the architect, with Caliente Construction as the contractor.

The second project is Rio Salado’s Communiversity @Surprise. Architekton was also the architect on this design-build team led by D.L. Withers Construction.

Congratulations!

For further information on MCCCD projects visit http://www.maricopa.edu/purchasing/vendor/index.htm#bidops

merzproject, a studio of Shepley Bulfinch, was chosen by the jury of Dream Home Awards as the winning firm in the 2010 competition for their After Hours project in the Mix- Use Category.

The Dream Home Awards are presented to those companies and individuals who assist in creating Americas Dream Homes and set new standards in excellence in the Nation’s Building industry. merzproject received the award for After Hours, a ground-breaking mix use infill project in the central corridor of downtown Phoenix, AZ, which set an example of urban friendly architecture to combine office space, art gallery, and living quarters under one roof.

In addition to being the architect and design firm for the After Hours building, merzproject as well served as contractor with the company’s entity merzbuild. After Hours is a model for a well planned infill project in an urban environment and the building itself is designed to have adaptive reuse over the time to come.

merzproject was chosen to be the architecture firm for the project after the owners saw the intelligent designed office space of the architecture firm and decided to bring their project to the team around Principal Joe Herzog.

merzproject did not only deliver the architectural design, but as well the interior concept and space planning for the structure, and showcased an environmentally conscious approach for the overall design. The Dream Home award winning project can be seen at:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/dreamhome/awards2010/#/34

The portfolios of merzproject and Shepley Bulfinch can be seen at. http://merzproject.com and www.shepleybulfinch.com

For more information on any of the featured projects, and/or high-resolution photography requests, please contact: 

Cornelia Stumpf
CSCP Consult LLC
Marketing, PR & Creative Services
www.cscpconsult.com
cornelia@cscpconsult.com
602-628 4934

Stantec recently hired Paul Kinshella as Senior Project Manager for the Environmental Infrastructure practice in the company’s Phoenix office. In his new role, Kinshella will leverage his experience with public sector projects and industry leadership to support Stantec’s new business development and project work.

“Paul brings a tremendous skill set and industry perspective to the Stantec team with his experience in the public sector and demonstrated record of public service,” said Senior Associate Maria Brady.

Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics for infrastructure and facilities projects.  www.stantec.com

Media Contact:
Danny Craig
Media Relations
Stantec
(949) 923-6085
danny.craig@stantec.com

AVR names Michelle Kelly as their new Director of Business Development. Michelle brings nine years of marketing, business development and sales expertise to this position. A veteran of the design and construction industry, she is a past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, Arizona Chapter, and serves as a committee chair in the Arizona Association for Economic Development. “We are thrilled to have Michelle onboard.  She brings energy, knowledge and experience to our BD efforts and we know she will be as asset to the whole team,” said Mark Temen CEO of AVR. 

About AVR
Audio Video Resources (AVR), headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., for over 60 years, provides design, installation, services, sales and rentals of audio visual systems. AVR is staffed with highly qualified professionals to deliver the very best products, service and value to its clients and industry partners. Their specially designed facility contains conference, training and fabrication areas that enable them to provide a quality of service second to none. AVR is recognized by InfoComm International as an Audio Visual Solutions Provider (AVSP). This status is only granted to those companies who commit to a rigorous certification process.  Just as with any other profession, clients are looking for a way to measure those they hire—in the AV world, AVSP status provides the highest level of credibility, knowledge and recognition in the industry. AVR is proud to hold the highest level certification, as a DIAMOND level AVSP.