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There has been another health scare for workers at the Port Stanvac refinery demolition site.

7News understands an excavator unearthed a large amount of asbestos last Saturday week.

It is believed as many as 12 workers were in the immediate area at the time.

An exclusion zone has been established, but there are fears exposed contractors werent properly decontaminated.

It is understood tests on their clothes later revealed traces of the potentially deadly substance.

It is not unusual for asbestos to be found on site there is apparently lots of it just below the grounds surface.

But some workers are worried about what they call a lack of procedure to protect them from it.

The construction workers union is also concerned the demolition contractor isnt keeping staff in the loop.

Workers only recently returned to the site after being sent home for about three weeks when traces of potentially lethal legionella were found in drinking water.

Mobil says every step is being taken to ensure the safety of its staff.

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Nothing lasts forever.

At least nothing made of wood lasts forever if you leave it outside.

Thats why I have to cart home or have dumped in my driveway a load of wood chips every spring.

That I hate mowing should be well-known by now. Ive certainly written about it enough in the past 25 years.

Because of that, large areas of my yards always have been covered by wood chip mulch. It never needs watering, seldom needs weeding and never, ever needs mowing.

But to keep it thick enough for all that it does need renewing.

This year, that meant my neighbor and I (we split it 50-50) spending two days shoveling and hauling one little garden cart at a time to our various beds a 5-cubic-yard pile that had been dumped in my drive.

(We got finished just ahead of a late spring snowstorm, which brought with it two more days on the ends of shovels. Sigh.)

Such is the price you pay because wood chips left outside do not last forever.

Nor do retaining walls made from wooden pilings.

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Edmonton restaurants and bars should find it easier and cheaper to open outdoor patios this year.

"We have such a short summer we might as well get out there and enjoy it," said Coun. Kerry Diotte, who questioned why city hall took so long.

"I am concerned somewhat in the fact Don (Iveson) and Ben (Henderson) and I asked for this almost a year ago."

The smaller sidewalk cafes which don't serve alcohol should win approval immediately.

Larger patios that will be serving alcohol will still have to wait four to six weeks to get the go ahead.

Rules will be in place to help the city keep an eye on the patio furniture set out by bars and restaurants.

"Its to stop someone throwing junk furniture out there that doesn't match ... that we're not just taking an old sofa and throwing it out there and calling it furniture," said Coun. Ben Henderson.

Larger patios will now pay $100 per year, while smaller patios will pay $25. Also for the first time businesses can keep a patio open year round if they so wish.

"The purpose was to get some outdoor activity," said Coun. Kim Krushell. "We think we achieved that."

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Universal Building Materials Co. (UBM) has designed and opened a modern facility for the benefit of all architects, interior designers and contractors in Saudi Arabia.

Christoph Jacob, area president MMA of DORMA, opened the new UBM Specification and Design Center, located in the first floor of BILDA mall in Riyadh.

With more than 100 years of tradition behind it, DORMA as a family-owned company has developed into a world market leader in door controls, movable walls and glass fittings and accessories.

UBMs new facility showcases latest products from NIBCO which are contributing to lead-free water solutions for a modern world, ZURN water conserving products and solutions, an exclusive educational corner for CES who are master cylinder manufacturers from Europe and a demonstration area for door security solutions from DORMA.

Through this new facility, UBM plans to empower the construction industry professionals with all their project related specification details.

Their dedicated professional team in this new centre will engage these professionals and help them out with their project related specifications and product solutions.

A series of seminars, workshops and lecture sessions are being planned during this calendar year to empower industry professionals in their mission to excel in their businesses.

Raghunath, CEO of UBM, said Our objective is to strive to work with new concepts related to our product categories from all over the world and contribute to the enhancement of the construction industry in the Kingdom. We hope that this facility will become a forum of interaction and a meeting point for construction industry professionals.

Christoph Jacob toured the facilities in the design centre and appreciated the UBM managements endeavor and their commitment for bringing in world class best practices into the Kingdom.

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Eugene architect Otto Poticha didnt make the list of finalists to design the next City Hall, but he hopes another local architect gets the job.

That remains uncertain, as THA Architects, one of three architecture firms in the running for the high-profile job, is from Portland.

Poticha said it would be a mistake for municipal government to hire an out-of-town firm as the lead architect to design the Eugene City Hall.

There is something about designing your own house in your own community instead of designing a house for somebody else in another place, said Poticha, who had teamed with TBG Architects + Planners of Eugene in an unsuccessful effort to get the City Hall design work.

A team of city officials is deciding whether to hire THA or one of the two Eugene-based finalists, Rowell Brokaw Architects or Robertson Sherwood Architects, for the job.

The teams deliberations could lead to an announcement possibly later this week to hire one of the firms, or for the city to undergo another round of evaluations of some or all of the finalists, said Heather Nelson, city purchasing analyst.

We have three really great proposals and three great teams to choose from, she said. This is a really big project, and we want to make sure that we select the best team to suit our needs.

City officials originally had planned to announce the top selection last Friday, though they reserved the right to take more time if necessary.

Nelson, who declined to say how the three finalists are ranked, said she didnt think the delay was related to whether the city might choose an out-of-area firm.

I dont think that is a primary concern at this point, she said. But I cant say exactly what is being discussed right now.

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WASHINGTON, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Architects, an expert in commercial office design, today announced that it received two prestigious awards from the International Interior Design Association's Mid-Atlantic Chapter. During the 2013 Design Awards program, FOX was recognized for their CQ Roll Call and Sapient projects. These awards are the interior design industry's premier program that recognizes IIDA members' achievements and design innovations.

Bob Fox, Principal of FOX Architects, shared his excitement about the firm's wins sharing, "we are honored to receive such high profile awards. Our accomplishments speak to the success of FOX's philosophy that the built environment is a business performance tool and we are proud of our extremely talented teams that worked on both projects."

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CQ Roll Call Commercial Headquarters Media

The CQ Roll Call project garnered a Bronze award in the 20K-100K Square Foot Category and the FOX team included: Jim Allegro, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP (Principal), Jennifer Jordan, IIDA (Associate), Melanie Robins, NCIDQ, Jeremy Roither, Kelly Sigmund, NCIDQ and Andy Yeh, LEED AP (Managing Principal of Washington, DC Office). This project was also recognized previously for receiving NAIOP's Award of Excellence in 2012.

CQ Roll Call is the premier media company that connects policy professionals and opinion leaders with the information they need to understand and influence Congress. FOX's design team used the physical space to visually represent the symbiotic relationship between the government and the people, and the influence of CQ Roll Call on both. The design inspired the 420-strong multigenerational staff with its vibrant look and the FOX team took a holistic approach to the design by incorporating consistent elements on each floor to signify a unified, fully integrated organization.

The headquarters for CQ Roll Call is a welcoming, sophisticated representation of a new era for this forward-thinking media company. The classic-modern design embodies the rich tradition of the political stage fused with the progressive nature of CQ Roll Call's staff. This project is LEED CI Gold Certified.

SAPIENT Commercial Headquarters Technology

SAPIENT received GOLD in the 20K-100K Square Foot Category and the FOX team included: Kelly Sigmund, NCIDQ and Andy Yeh, LEED AP (Managing Principal of Washington, DC Office).

Sapient is a global services company that helps clients transform in the areas of business, marketing and technology. The company operates three divisions that enable clients to gain a competitive advantage and succeed in the increasingly digital world. SapientNitro, Sapient Global Markets and Sapient Government Services fuse insight, creativity and technology to drive innovation and help clients navigate complex business problems.

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Chandlers Roofing, a top GAF Master Elite Contractor in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA, has been selected as the first GAF Solar Elite Contractor in Southern California, bringing together industry-leading solar services and roof warranty options to offer to their customers.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2013

Chandlers Roofing was selected as our first GAF Solar Elite Contractor in the Southern California region because of their high quality, outstanding service, and commitment to leading the region in modern, solar roofing system offerings, stated Anthony Ruffine, Vice President of Solar, Sustainability, and Strategic Marketing for GAF. The fact that Chandlers Roofing is one of our leading Master Elite Contractors in Los Angeles and Orange Countyan honor given to only the top 3% of all professional roofing contractors in the countryand now is leading the way as our first GAF Solar Elite Contractor in Southern California, puts the company in a class by itself.

Chandlers Roofing is in the final stages of forming a new division, which will operate as Chandlers Solar Development; however, the solar solutions offered through GAFs Solar Elite Program are available immediately to Chandlers Roofing clients. This announcement comes on the heels of Chandlers recent acquisition of the Orange County roofing company Handley Development, Inc., and plays heavily into the vision of growth for Chandlers Roofing future: to provide industry-leading quality, service, and craftsmanship while offering the regions best warranties and modern solar roofing solutions.

This is a very exciting time for Chandlers Roofing and we see tremendous growth potential in the solar roofing segment of our business," commented Brian Hicks, CEO of Chandlers Roofing. "By forming a strategic alliance with GAF, the roofing industrys leader, and creating a new division of Chandlers focused entirely on our solar growth, it gives us the ability to leverage our core business of roofing while providing our new solar customers with the same quality, support, service, and warranties that both GAF and Chandlers are known for.

The GAF Solar Elite program allows Chandlers Roofing to provide its customers in Southern California with flexible, affordable financing options for incorporating solar into their new or existing roofing system. The integration of roofing and solar is key to the GAF Solar Elite program and ensures that the installation is completed by a high-quality roofing professionallike Chandlers Roofingwho understands the requirements of properly weather proofing and warranting the rooftop while reducing customers' electricity bills. We executed this strategic alliance with GAF because GAF carries our same vision for solar," replied Trevor Leeds, President of Chandlers Roofing. "We believe that having a professional roofing contractor and industry-leading roofing manufacturer backing the roof is the proper solution and approach for customers. Our history with GAF is exceptional, and were confident that our customers will appreciate the service and warranties that we will now be able to offer them.

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, and earning the prestigious Master Elite Roofing Contractor status with America's largest roofing manufacturer, GAF. 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.

About GAF

Founded in 1886, GAF has become the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The companys products include a comprehensive portfolio of steep-slope and commercial roofing systems, which are supported by an extensive national network offactory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple for contractors, specifiers, and property owners alike. In 2011, GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles and, in 2012, it introduced the GAF Lifetime Roofing System.

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