Three-in-one commercial and industrial building goes on the market for sale or lease

A high-profile corner site retail showroom, office, and light manufacturing complex in South Auckland has been placed on the market for sale or lease.

The two storey property at 495 Great South Road in Penrose sits on 1070 square metres of land and features a 406 square metre showroom on the ground floor, with 188 square metres of office space above, and 60 square metres of basement storage and light industry capacity underneath. The location has car parking for 15 vehicles.

Built in the 1980s, the property is only a few hundred metres from State Highway One via the Ellerslie/Penrose interchange, with Great South Road one of the busiest arterial routes in New Zealand linking Newmarket with the southern industrial centres of Onehunga, Penrose and Manukau.

The property is being marketed for sale through Mike Adams and James Hill of Bayleys Auckland, in a tender process closing on July 17. The property features in the latest edition of Bayleys Total Property portfolio and is being sold with a vacant possession, with the vendors preferred settlement date being November 1.

Mr Adams said the premises would suit either an owner/operator looking for the triple needs of a showroom, light industrial facility, and office space, or could be bought an investor looking for the reassurance of being located in a low-vacancy industrial precinct. The property has a built-in safe on the ground floor as a remnant of its previous incarnation as a bank.

Banks are known for undertaking considerable geographic due diligence and location research before opening suburban branches. That process was obviously completed at 495 Great South Road in the 1980s before the rationalisation of banking groups networks in the 2000s, he said.

Appreciating that research, its easy to understand why the corner location on Great South Road was identified, and then supported with ample easy-access parking off Greenpark Road. The buildings construction methods are also indicative of the high standards sought by banks as tenants.

Mr Adams said the dual-use nature of the property easily lent itself to becoming the head office for a company with brands or products requiring a public-facing showroom facility, supported by the commercial requirements of housing administrative staff on site. This flexibility was also further enhanced with the buildings owner considering both outright sale or leasing proposals.

The basement level also provides the benefit of a small production plant away from public sight and hearing, yet within the same building should public or trade customers require product repairs or specialised orders direct from the manufacturer, Mr Adams said.

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Accounting

Lawrence Brumleve has joined Pershing Yoakley & Associates as a senior manager in the firms physician advisory services department. Eric Elliott has joined PYA as a tax principal.

Renee Harwell has formed Harwell Valuation Advisors. She was previously director of C&J Valuation Advisors.

Lisa Nix has joined Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain as a partner in charge of the Transaction Advisory Services Practice Division. She was previously a director with Deloittes National Health Care and Life Sciences Transaction Services practice.

Advertising and public relations

Lisa Bamford has joined FletcherPR as director of branded content. She was previously the director of marketing and public relations for the Doing Good Network and KCBI radio. Jamie Hanlon has joined the firm as operations coordinator. She was previously with Perma-Fix Environmental Services. FletcherPR has also opened an Atlanta office.

John McCulley has joined Moxley Carmichael as digital media manager. He was previously a senior Web developer with Pilot Flying J.

Architecture and engineering

Eddie Jett has been promoted to CEO of Michael Brady Inc. He was previously vice president of engineering. Cory Griffis has joined the firm as an architectural intern, and Josh Cleveland has been named electrical engineering designer.

Wade Knapper has joined LDA Engineering as chief business manager. He will lead the companys finance and business administration. He was previously a relationship manager at SunTrust Bank.

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People: July 7

LINCOLN The firm selected in January to provide architectural services for the new Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney is set to begin work, according to a press release from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

The state signed the contract this week with Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects of Kearney as the lead firm for the project. The Kearney firm won a competitive bidding process to design the $121 million facility.

According to John Hilgert, director of DHHSs Division of Veterans Homes, it is prudent to complete the next elements of the application to demonstrate both its readiness for federal participation and to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful design.

The Kearney project was not funded in 2013, when Gov. Dave Heineman selected Kearney for the facility. However, the Kearney project ranks 22nd on a list in which the 21 projects ahead of it received either full or partial funding.

The state has committed $47 million, the city of Kearney has pledged $10.1 million, and the federal government is being asked to fund the remainder, about $65 million.

It is very important to start the design work necessary to complete the next step in the grant process, Hilgert said. It has become even more obvious and apparent that federal funding will be forthcoming. When funding is granted, Nebraska will be ready.

When the selection of Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects was announced in January, Hilgert said the firm was uniquely qualified for the project because it has experience in planning and design of more than 100 senior care projects, including facilities specializing in independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory care.

South-central Nebraska projects include the Grand Island Good Samaritan Village and the Holdrege Christian Homes Assisted and Independent Living facility.

In addition, Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects has experience with the institutional and commercial food service industry and the Kearney Public Schools system and several projects for Central Community Colleges Hastings campus.

As I said in January, with their 35 years of experience in planning, designing and developing related projects, Im confident the leadership of Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects will result in an outstanding new home that will make Nebraska veterans proud, Hilgert said.

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LINCOLN The firm selected in January to provide architectural services for the new Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney is set to begin work, according to a press release from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

The state of Nebraska signed the contract this week with Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects of Kearney as the lead firm for the project. The Kearney firm won a competitive bidding process to design the $121 million facility.

According to John Hilgert, director of DHHSs Division of Veterans Homes, it is prudent to complete the next elements of the application to demonstrate both its readiness for federal participation and to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful design.

The Kearney project was not funded in 2013, when Gov. Dave Heineman selected Kearney for the facility. However, the Kearney project ranks 22nd on a list in which the 21 projects ahead of it received either full or partial funding.

The state of Nebraska has committed $47 million, the city of Kearney has pledged $10.1 million, and the federal government is being asked to fund the remainder, about $65 million.

"It is very important to start the design work necessary to complete the next step in the grant process," Hilgert said. "It has become even more obvious and apparent that federal funding will be forthcoming. When funding is granted Nebraska will be ready," Hilgert said.

When the selection of Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects was announced in January, Hilgert said the firm was uniquely qualified for the project, with experience in the planning and design of more than 100 senior care projects, including facilities specializing in independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory care.

South-central Nebaska projects include the Grand Island Good Samaritan Village and the Holdrege Christian Homes Assisted and Independent Living facility.

In addition, Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects has experience with the institutional and commercial food service industry and the Kearney public school system and several projects for Central Community Colleges Hastings campus.

"As I said in January, with their 35 years of experience in planning, designing and developing related projects, Im confident the leadership of Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects will result in an outstanding new home that will make Nebraska veterans proud," Hilgert said.

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British specialist building services firm Arkoni has expanded into the Irish market via the signing of a joint-venture product partnership with Dublin-based firm Linham Construction.

The move is the Yorkshire-based firms first foray outside of the UK, although it has completed project work on behalf of Ireland-based clients in the past. The company which has annual sales of around 5m (6.2m) provides various bespoke architectural and metalwork products for commercial, residential and public sector construction projects.

It specialises in a range of fire-rated and steel glazing systems, installing high-grade fire resistant glazing for buildings, capable of withstanding heat of 1,000 degrees.

Arkoni has worked on many of Britains most famous buildings including the Tate Gallery, the O2 Arena in London and Manchester Uniteds Old Trafford stadium.

The companys target in Ireland will be, mainly, on the recovering commercial construction sector.

The most recent Ulster Bank PMI the lead barometer for the health of the Irish construction sector showed May as being the ninth consecutive month of sectoral growth, with the commercial area leading the recovery.

We foresee only growth across Ireland in the short-to-medium term, with our profile set to expand in partnership with Linham, commented Arkoni founder and managing director Mark Prentice.

In essence, Arkoni Ireland will act as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linham the Fairview-based commercial and public sector-focused contractor which will exclusively use Arkonis regulatory approved products on projects here. The partnership agreement will give Arkonis Irish business the remit of providing fully-certified fire-rated security and steel glazing systems for a growing number of public and private building projects across the entire island of Ireland.

Arkonis manufacturing skills are a highly attractive proposition on this side of the Irish Sea and we are already seeing significant orders coming in, noted Linham and Arkoni Ireland managing director Frank Flynn.

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FY15 FIRST QUARTER VS. PRIOR-YEAR PERIOD

COMMENTARY In our first quarter, we had strong growth in revenues, which were up 18 percent, and earnings per share, which were up 50 percent. In addition, our backlog grew 28 percent, or $83 million, from the prior-year period, said Joseph F. Puishys, Apogee chief executive officer. That said, our good results were somewhat impacted by the severe winter weather that led to contraction in the Canadian commercial construction market, resulting in a first-quarter loss for our Canadian storefront acquisition rather than the expected profit.

The severe winter weather early in the first quarter impacted the profit of the entire Architectural Framing Systems segment, he said. This earnings per share impact was offset by the final distribution for a previously discontinued European business, reported as other income.

I am pleased that revenues grew in all four segments, and backlog grew for all of the architectural segments, said Puishys. Operating income improved significantly in our two largest segments Architectural Glass and Architectural Services, which each had healthy conversion rates. In the Architectural Framing Systems segment, we saw improved earnings in the window business. The Large-Scale Optical segment delivered a 20 percent operating margin after investing for growth, including for capacity, new products and new market sectors.

With our significant first-quarter backlog growth, solid operational performance and a stronger outlook for Architectural Glass, combined with growth in our end-market sectors that appears sustainable moving ahead, I expect an exceptional year in fiscal 2015, he said.

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Architects

Omni Architects: H. Wayne Cowan has joined the Lexington-based architectural firm as director of construction administration. Marketing manager Deborah Cutts has been promoted to senior associate.

Education

Eastern Kentucky University: Thomas Erekson, dean of the College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University since 2006, has been named dean of the EKU College of Business and Technology, effective Aug. 1. He succeeds Robert Rogow, who will retire July 31.

Campbellsville University: Bill Goodman, host and managing editor of the Emmy Award-winning public affairs series Kentucky Tonight on Kentucky Educational Television, is joining the mass communication department as an adjunct faculty member.

Monmouth College: Clarence Wyatt has been named the 14th president of the Illinois college, effective July 1. Wyatt is a Pottinger Professor of history, chief planning officer and special assistant to the president at Centre College, where he is an alumnus and has been a part of the campus community for four decades.

Finance

Kentucky Bank: The following have been appointed to the bank's Fayette County Regional Board of Directors: William Miles Arvin Jr., attorney, Law Offices of William Miles Arvin, Nicholasville; Rose Mary Stamler Dow, president and secretary of Signal Investments, Lexington; George A. Hoskins, Thoroughbred owner and breeder and managing director of Wimbledon Farm, Lexington; Greg Ladd, founder and owner of Cross Gate Gallery, Lexington; and Wes Omohundro, CPA, Blue & Co., Lexington.

Winchester Federal Bank: Billy Dion Mullins, a Winchester native with more than 17 years of lending experience, has been named vice president and commercial loan officer.

Health care

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 17, 2014

Urban Design Group (UDG), an award-winning architectural firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Runyon as a Principal with the firm. Runyon brings over 35 years of experience to the team including the establishment and operations management of Runyon Architects & Associates for 24 years. His extensive portfolio includes work in the design development and construction of significant entertainment, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, urban development and redevelopment projects. As a Principal, Runyon will be involved in all aspects of UDGs operations and program development, strategic business planning, business and client development, contracts, design and project development, management and construction services.

We are delighted to welcome Robert Runyon to our team, said Ray Kahl, AIA, Principal with UDGs Dallas office. Robert brings professional experience in firm leadership, business development and architectural development skills to our company. We were impressed with the diversity in his domestic and international portfolio, similar design philosophy and recognition in the architectural market place. We look forward to having him help us identify the new and growing markets and find those opportunities which will make the most effective and successful use of this firms expertise and project history. We are eager to have Robert help us serve our growing client base and help us continue to successfully develop and position this firm into the future.

Runyon holds two degrees from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. He earned a Masters of Architecture with a focus on Systems Development in 1976, and he was awarded a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree in 1974. He is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Outside the office, Runyon has been involved with Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church and its building, youth and mission programs. Runyon is also active with Habitat for Humanity.

About the award-winning architectural firm UDG:

Founded in 1975, UDG offers architectural, interior design, master planning, product design, and purchasing and logistics services to its worldwide clientele from offices in Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX. A market leader in the application and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), UDG's personnel work on a wide range of projects from university facilities, offices and urban mixed-use developments to hospitality, resort and gaming projects.

In the firm's 39-year history, UDG has completed more than $6 Billion in projects worldwide. The firm has received more than 80 design excellence awards and honors and 15 design competition awards, and has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles, newspaper pieces and design resource books. For more information, please visit http://www.urbandesigngroup.com.

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Citywide Decorators announces all-in-one painting solution for homeowners in Auckland

Auckland, 9 June, 2014 - Renowned painting contractors, Citywide Decorators announced all-in-one quality painting solutions for all residential and commercial property owners in Auckland. The company already enjoys 100% rating on http://www.nocowboys.co.nz, and does not hesitate to provide a free quote to all customers.

Painting is the most effective way to change the look and personality of a house. How well the architectural aspects of a house look, depends much upon the service provider. Where experienced painters have a far more developed aesthetic sense, newbies may not always come up with ideas for improved looks.

Because Citywide Decorators has served Auckland households for as many as 20 years, consumers expect painting services from them to be a notch higher than other competitors. Moreover, the company is fully insured and licensed, a factor that has helped them build a strong reputation.

Citywide Decorators offer a wide range of painting services, which is why the company claims to be a one-stop painting solution provider. One does not need to call upon different services providers for different paint jobs. Be it painting a kitchen, entire interiors of a house, the porch, or whether one is looking for roof painters in Auckland, Citywide Decorators claims to handle varied painting jobs with equal expertise.

The company spokesperson said, The goal of Citywide Decorators is to ensure top notch craftsmanship, spectacular service and above all 100% customer satisfaction. Regardless of whether we are repainting old homes or painting new property or performing any other service, the contractors at Citywide Decorators make sure they work hard to attain the best possible results for our clients.

He further added, Citywide Decorators is proud to provide highest quality and unmatched services to all its clients throughout Auckland at most affordable prices.

About Citywide Decorators With over 20 years of experience in painting industry, Citywide Decorators claim to deliver top-notch services at most affordable prices. Known for offering prompt and professional services, the company guarantees to get the job done right the first time. Along with painting and decorating, the company also provides house and building washing services.

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Two buildings in Southwest Florida are among the 58 structures nominated for the statewide online Peoples Choice awards competition sponsored by the Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The competition highlights the work and importance of Floridas architects.

The nominated buildings within the Southwest chapter of American Institute of Architects Florida are the Chicos National Support Store Building 10 and the 3333 Building in Naples.

We are proud of our local community buildings, which are especially important to the areas way of life because they cater to the publics needs, said Stephen Hruby, current president of the Southwest chapter of the institute.

The public can vote for their favorite buildings at http://www.floridapeopleschoice.org until midnight July 18.

The results of the voting will be announced July 19 at the institutes convention in Miami.

Chicos National Support Store Building 10 was designed by GMA Architects. Chicos is a worldwide supplier of private label womens clothing.

The 3333 Building was designed by architect David Poorman. The mixed-use commercial center on U.S. 41 in Naples is an update to the 1970 structure.

Bonita chamber ceremonies recognize local businesses

The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of new or relocated businesses. They were:

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