August 29, 2013 by Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja 6 Comments

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms Amal Pepple

The Federal Government has advised architects and other professionals in the built environment to desist from requesting high service charges from their clients.

It said experts in the industry were becoming inaccessible as a result of their high consultancy fees regardless of the fact that most of their clients were poor.

The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms. Amal Pepple, said this at the 24th edition and annual exposition of building materials and construction technology tagged: ARCHIBUILT 2013, organised by the Nigerian Institute of Architects in Abuja.

She said, I wish to observe that the desire of members of the NIA and other core professionals in the built environment to provide solutions to everyday living will be richly met by recognising the need to create opportunities for the citizenry to have improved access to professional services.

One way of doing this is by charging appropriate and discriminatory fees in recognition of the high poverty level in the country and the need to ensure improved access of professional services and expertise to even the poorest poor.

It is in this regard that I find it odd that very often we lament that there is a preponderance of quacks in the built environment without realising the need to reduce our charges to make them affordable and accessible to all the income streams in the country.

The minister stated that it was by patronising such quacks that the built environment had continued to be bedevilled by rising incidents of professional negligence, wanton impunity, corruption, appalling standards resulting in dilapidated critical national infrastructure, failed buildings, building collapse and fire hazards, among others.

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HEATH, TX--(Marketwired - Aug 27, 2013) - Fund Architects LLC, a provider of dynamic asset allocation portfolios designed for a broad range of investors, today announced that two of its investment products achieved "Top Guns" status within the Informa Investment Solutions' PSN manager ranking database for second quarter 2013.

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PSN tabulates performance rankings for thousands of strategies across 58 peer groups and awards the Top Guns status every quarter to the top 10 performers within one or more mutual fund peer groups and the top 5 performers within one or more ETF peer groups.

"We're pleased to be recognized by PSN as a 'Top Gun' performer for two Fund Architects' strategies," said J.C. Waller, co-Chief Investment Officer of Fund Architects. "We take pride in the process of achieving these results and value the trust our clients have placed in us to assist them in reaching their investment goals."

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NEW YORK , Aug. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects has been selected to design a mixed-use development for Trinity Wall Street, the historic Episcopal parish in Lower Manhattan that dates to 1697.

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Replacing the parish office building from the 1920s at 68-74 Trinity Place , the new building will include a six- or seven-story base to house mission programs and related offices, topped by a 25-story residential tower. The base will include a parish hall, the Sunday school and rooms for use by community organizations. Revenue from the residential tower will support the church's ministry and philanthropy.

"We are delighted to be able to engage the extraordinary talents of Pelli Clarke Pelli as we move forward in the design and development process to create an inspiring new mixed-use ministry building that complements Richard Upjohn's historic Trinity Church ," said Rev. Dr . James H. Cooper , rector.

Trinity Real Estate, the entity that manages the parish's six million square feet of commercial property, will next select a developer. Trinity took the unusual step of selecting an architect first to underscore the importance of a design that respects the iconic Trinity Church and its surroundings.

"We are thrilled to receive this entirely unique assignment," said Cesar Pelli , senior principal. "This gorgeous jewel of a site, a very clear urban room with a natural landscape surrounding, is unlike any place else in the world. We look forward to a continuing exchange of ideas to create a building of its moment, next to a building for all time."

PCPA's preliminary design is transparent at the base to highlight the church's mission activities. Terrace gardens will recall the scenic churchyard. Access to the church from Trinity Place will be maintained via pedestrian bridge.

Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2014. Completion is slated for 2017.

Founded in 1977 and led by Cesar Pelli, Fred Clarke , and Rafael Pelli, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects has designed some of the world's most recognizable buildings, including the World Financial Center in New York , the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur , and the International Finance Centre in Hong Kong . The firm has been honored with critical acclaim and hundreds of design awards, including the American Institute of Architects' Firm Award.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 29, 2013

Legend Roofing is pleased to announce a Senior Citizens Day discount in conjunction with the recent holiday on August 21.

Legends will offer a $500 discount to all of their Angies List Senior Citizen members. Angies List is a membership based website that features recommendations from people that have used local high quality contractors, service companies, and doctors. Legends Roofing was honored with Angies List Super Service award in both 2011 and 2012. They are proud to lend their services to seniors every day, not just around a designated holiday.

Legends Roofing offers a full array of residential roofing services including: repairs, replacement roof, or any weather damage. They have a sterling reputation built on customer satisfaction. They will always work directly with the customer to find the right solution. Other general contractor services include: gutters, framing, plumbing, electrical, painting and complete interior remodels.

Once the time arrives for roof repairs or replacement, it is best not to delay action because other features of the house may suffer. The experienced roofers at Legends will help to investigate whether it truly is time to replace the roof. They will work with insurance companies to make sure the new roof is covered. When speaking with a Legends Roofing/contracting professional, be sure to mention the Senior Citizen discount.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 30, 2013

Chandlers Roofing is pleased to announce that Marty Sidorchuck has recently been promoted to Solar Project Manager, helping lead the growth and business development of Chandlers Solar Construction, a newly formed subsidiary of Chandlers Roofing focusing on rooftop solar in Los Angeles and Orange County.

As Solar Project Manager, Sidorchucks responsibilities include the overall success and integration of Chandlers solar business opportunities. Additionally, Sidorchuck is responsible for business development, site survey requirements, permit package delivery and serving as the senior liaison between Chandlers Roofing, GAF Solar and Chandlers other solar clients.

Sidorchuck comes to Chandlers Roofing as a recently retired US Marine, having served the past 4 years stationed in Norfolk, VA and 29 Palms, CA; with deployments overseas to Cuba, Bahrain, and most recently Afghanistan. Prior to his service in the Marines, Sidorchuck gained valuable roofing experience working for his fathers company, M&S Roofing & Contracting in Warrington, PA.

We are thrilled to have Marty onboard and focused on growing our solar business. He brings a terrific work ethic and tenacity which he undoubtedly learned while in the Marines, states Chandlers Roofing president, Trevor Leeds. Being able to hire veterans has always been an interest of our company and Marty brings just the right mix of roofing experience and passion for solar.

Recently, Chandlers Roofing was selected as the first GAF Solar Elite Contractor in Southern California spurring them to form a new subsidiary, Chandlers Solar Construction. Additionally, Chandlers Roofing has performed roofing and solar related work for other leading Los Angeles solar providers such as SolarCity and OneRoof Energy.

Solar roofing is going to be a huge part of our business model going forward, both in our strategic relationship with GAF, as well as roofing work with other solar partners, commented Leeds. Marty will play a huge part in helping us bring all of our solar relationships together to drive our core business of roofing in Los Angeles and Orange County.

About Chandlers Roofing: Originally established in 1942, Chandler's Roofing has been recognized as the premier Southern California roofing contractor, winning leading industry awards such as 2011 Roofing Contractor of the Year and 2010-12 Angie's List Super Service Awards, earning the prestigious Master Elite Roofing Contractor status with America's largest roofing manufacturer, GAF and most recently being named the only Southern California GAF Solar Elite Contractor. With a long history in high-quality craftsmanship, Chandler's Roofing is skilled in multiple residential, commercial, and industrial new and re-roof applications, providing complete roofing, solar, rain gutter, insulation, skylight, and custom sheet metal solutions to its clients. For more information about Chandler's Roofing, visit http://www.chandlersroofing.com.

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Charleston, SC (PRWEB) August 30, 2013

Baker Roofing Company of Charleston will be hosting a hiring event beginning Tues. September 3rd, and running through the 4th. The company has seen continued expansion in the Charleston area due a positive outlook on the local economy, as well as growth of the companys core clients.

"We are excited about Charlestons current growth, as well as how the region is positioned for long term economic success," says Bakers Director of Recruiting, Brendan Hale.

The positions that will be hired are new positions created within the organization. These positions are primarily focused on experienced commercial roofers and entry-level field personnel to support the companys operations. The company attributes the need to increase their staff to much of what is happening in the region:

Many of our clients are making investments in the region and because of this we are increasing our capacity to serve their needs, says Mark Lee, President of Baker Roofing Company.

Individuals who are interested in the open positions should stop by Baker Roofing Companys offices at 7257 Peppermill Pkwy, North Charleston, SC 29418. More information regarding the hiring fair can be found at: http://www.BakerRoofing.com/charleston-hiring-fair/.

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