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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 26, 2014

Gilbane Building Company announced the recent hire of John Eckerle as Project Executive for the Chicago office. He has extensive experience in the management and field supervision of engineering and construction of government and private facilities. In his role, he will be responsible for overseeing the Chicago Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) McCormick Place Development projects.

He is the perfect fit for our MPEA McCormick Place Development project. He has worked on various projects for McCormick Place including the New South Building, Lakeside Center Renovations, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Parking Garage, Meeting and Corporate Center, as well as, the relocation of streets and highways to accommodate expansion, said Fred Borich, Gilbane Senior Manager of Business Development.

Eckerle brings more than 47 years of construction experience to his role as Project Executive. Prior to joining Gilbane, Eckerle was Vice President at AECOM, where he began his career as a Field Engineer.

A graduate of the University of Florida and Texas A&M, and a Project Management Professional (PMP), Eckerle has strong industry connections and has served on the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Membership Committee as the Chairperson and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois.

About Gilbane, Inc. Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-run company, Gilbane has more than 50 offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.

Gilbanes Chicago office has been providing building construction management, program management, design-build and general contracting services since 1978. Gilbanes overall approach includes owner and design team support in all facets of preconstruction, construction, move-in, testing, and commissioning. ####

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Richardson, TX (PRWEB) June 25, 2014

Window Expo is proud to announce that they have now reached a new milestone with installations of over 65,000 windows. The company has also been experiencing quite a bit of growth recently and has been making changes to accommodate that growth.

Because of the large amount of windows that have been sold, Window Expo has hired more salesmen and more experienced installers to meet the growing demand. The company sold almost 10,000 windows last year, and they are well on track to far exceed last year's results.

In addition to accomplishing the new milestone and in order to accommodate their growing clientele, Window Expo is launching a brand new website next month. The window replacement company is excited to reveal the new website in July and hopes that it will give customers an even better overall experience.

Window Expo continues to strive to do more and be better. They are committed to providing customers higher quality at a lower cost. They offer the best value in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

For more information about Window Expos recent accomplishments and increased growth, contact the company by calling 800-980-3976 or visiting http://www.windowexpodfw.com/.

About the company: Window Expo is a Dallas/Fort Worth window replacement company specializing in vinyl replacement windows and doors. Southern Living Sunrooms by Window Expo specializes in sunroom additions, patio enclosures, patio covers and screen rooms.

Their replacement windows, doors and sunrooms are expertly designed and skillfully manufactured to provide customers with cost-saving energy efficiency, exceptional safety and security, greater comfort and amazing beauty. Stop into the showroom in Richardson, TX to view the current selection of replacement windows. Contact Window Expo today for a free estimate on replacement windows and doors, sunrooms, screen rooms and patio covers. For more information, call 800-980-3976 or visit Window Expos website at http://www.windowexpodfw.com/.

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Interior temperature and air quality are important elements of a healthy and comfortable home, so repeated problems with an aging or malfunctioning HVAC system should be addressed. If the equipment needs frequent repairs, it may be less expensive in the long run to install a new unit. The life expectancy of an HVAC system varies by type and operating conditions. A heat pump or air conditioner that receives regular maintenance can be expected to last for at least 10 years; a boiler or furnace may reach 15 years of age or more before failing.

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The cost of HVAC units varies greatly; pricing depends on a number of factors such as the size and type of system and the energy efficiency rating. In addition to the equipment itself, buyers must also consider the cost of installation and any required modifications to the building like additional ductwork. Replacing an existing system costs less than a new installation if there is already functional ductwork in place. Here are the most common types of HVAC equipment types and their average costs.

Split systems consist of both indoor and outdoor components. The outdoor unit is an air conditioner to provide cooling; the indoor unit is a furnace to produce heat. Split systems usually cost between $2,000 and $11,000; the average cost is $6,625. Costs will vary based on the type of units included.

A central HVAC unit may cost as little as $1,000 or as much as $4,000 for a large unit; the average cost is $2,600.

This system is an option for homes without existing ductwork. Costs for a ductless system range from $2,000 to $7,000; the average cost is $4,500.

A standalone gas furnace typically costs between $1,000 and $5,000; the average cost is $2,400.

Regular efficiency boilers range in price from $2,500 to $4,000 with an average cost of $3,250. High-efficiency models cost between $5,000 and $9,000 with an average cost of $7,000.

Most air handlers cost between $1,000 and $3,500; the average price is $1,700.

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WARREN - The owner of the former General Refractory plant in Champion was fined $5,000 and placed on two years of non-reporting probation Tuesday as a judge ordered him to continue cleaning up what was once a stockpile of between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of steel swarf.

Appearing before Trumbull County Common Pleas Judge Andrew Logan and using a cane to walk to the bench, Edgar Knieriem Jr., 66, also known as Ed Kane, apologized to the judge but continued to deny complete guilt in an environmental case, insisting instead that he may have aided or abetted.

Still, Knieriem pleaded guilty in March 2012 to six counts of open dumping and burning in exchange for six other similar counts being dismissed.

The Cockeysville, Md., man has gotten at least 16 continuances in his sentencing date, pleading ill health on a lot of the occasions.

Knieriem's attorney, Mike Boler, turned over to Logan an administrative settlement agreement his client has with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that continues to monitor the cleanup on the 80 acres that runs adjacent to the state Route 5/82 bypass in Champion.

Knieriem also serves as the principal of Von Vttersan Lecopla USA, LLC, a holding company which is being held responsible to complete the cleanup under the federal agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement worked out between Boler and assistant county prosecutor, Charles Morrow, the defendant could be made to pay off fine money in the form of community service at the rate of 40 hours a month if he reneges on the payments.

Morrow never pressed for a halt to the continuances since he said Knieriem was always making progress to cleanup the site.

It was 2009 that local authorities were alerted to the large piles of unprotected grindings and millings that are byproducts from steel producers.

Knieriem identified as the operator of Diversified Resources at 400 Refractory Drive was indicted for the mess. The company started taking in the swarf in 1993 until officials with the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District and Trumbull County Sheriff's Office declared it an environmental hazard.

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LEMONT The Lemont Village Board has agreed to pay Homer Tree Care Inc. to start removing some of its ash trees infected by the emerald ash borer.

On Monday, the board voted in favor of removing at least 252 ash trees in Glenys and McCarthy Point subdivisions at a cost of $205 per tree.

Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said his department is negotiating with Homer Tree Care on whether to remove more trees this year. The village has $60,000 allocated towards tree removal and replacement, with the intention of completely focusing on tree removal this year.

Mayor Brian Reaves said the village is also looking at the alternative of doing a mass cut of its infected trees and paying the cost over several years.

Reaves said the village is trying to be aggressive while still being cost effective. He estimated it would cost about $450,000 to remove all of the village's 2,000 ash trees. Replacements will cost about $300 per tree, he said.

"It's a million dollar problem we have now," he said.

Pukula said the tree removal could start in mid-July.

Reaves said the public works department should try to personally inform residents whose ash trees are being cut down.

The board also approved a bid for $211,068 to repair the Stephen Street bridge over the I&M Canal and the Old Lemont Road bridge over the Des Plaines River.

According to the meeting agenda, the work will consist of: sealing the concrete cracks in the structure decks and substructure; repairing the concrete; installing new bearing retainer angles; cleaning and painting existing bearings; placing stone riprap; replacing existing preformed and neoprene expansion joints; installing vertical clearance signs; repairing and cleaning structure drainage systems; and completing all incidental and collateral work.

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What started as a city street improvement project has morphed into a fight over the trees that line the ABC streets neighborhood.

When ABC streets residents first heard that the city was finally repaving their cracked and warped streets, they were pleased. But the $3 million project, which is slated to be finished by the end of the year, also requires cutting down about 220 trees in the area, according to city staff.

The neighborhood had an extensive amount of sidewalk work and road work that needed to be done, said Napas Deputy Public Works Director Phil Brun. The goal is to get into an older neighborhood thats really in need of street paving and also install ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ramps and repair failed curbs and gutters and missing links of sidewalk.

As neighbors noticed last week, the project includes cutting down trees that were planted more than 50 years ago, and that the city said are either unhealthy or are causing problems for the sidewalks.

Trees have a lifespan, just like people, Dave Perazzo, the citys parks, trees and facilities manager, said Tuesday. These trees we are talking are Arizona Ash, which have a relatively short life span about 30-40 years.

Perazzo, who said the area is home to about 600 trees in all, pointed out that older trees are at a risk to fall or become diseased. He said that workers analyzed every single tree in the area before determining which ones would need to be cut down.

But area residents were not pleased with the citys decision, taping signs to trees last week that were slated to be removed that begged city crews to not cut down the old-growth. Perazzo said the city understood the new trees wouldnt be as large, offer as much shade or be considered as pretty as the older growth ashes, but pointed out that safety was the citys main concern.

Our job is to look out for the best interest of the community, he said. We dont want to leave trees behind that could become a hazard. Weve done that in other neighborhoods and had trees fall. We dont remove trees for no reason. Safety is our reason.

Perazzo said the city will not only replace every single tree it removes, but will also plant additional trees in front of bare residents, as long as the homeowners will commit to maintaining the new trees.

We need buy-in from the property owners, he said. Some say they will be happy to water them, others say they dont want to. Were having a tree commission meeting (Wednesday) that weve invited some residents to attend.

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