Business Briefs: Perkins Eastman opens Ecuador office

NovemberDecember 2008
Industry News

Business Briefs: Perkins Eastman

Perkins Eastman has opened a new office in Guayaquil, Ecuador, that will serve both South and Central America. The 10-person office will be led by Stephen Forneris, AIA, a licensed architect in both Ecuador and the United States, and an associate principal of the firm. Under his leadership, the office is expected to grow to 20-30 employees. MD

American Treasure: Valparaiso’s Grand Gardner Hotel

October 2026

A 125-year-old school building in Valparaiso, Indiana, is getting a second life, and much of the credit goes to the masonry that has been standing there since 1899. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an adaptive reuse project centered on the former Gardner Schoo

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Designing Better Masonry Envelopes Starts with the Air Barrier

October 2026

As expectations for building performance continue to rise, air barriers have become a critical part of modern wall design. Today’s building envelopes must support energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, moisture management, and increasingly strin

Building Solutions

Amerimix Recommits as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Amerimix will recommit as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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WIRE-BOND Renews as a Platinum Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that WIRE-BOND will renew as a Platinum Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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