August New Construction Starts Up 8%

 At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $424.7 billion, new construction starts in August advanced 8%, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The gain followed a 10% decline in July, and continued the fluctuating pattern that’s been present in recent months.  The pickup for total construction in August was the result of greater activity for each of construction’s three main sectors – nonresidential building, residential building, and nonbuilding construction.  For the first eight months of 2011, total construction on an unadjusted basis was reported at $274.8 billion, down 6% from the same period a year ago.  Read more

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Custom Components Mentioned on Thomas Jefferson School of Law Website

Custom Components Company earned a mention on the Thomas Jefferson School of Law website.  Click here for details

Custom Components Company Completes SCRM Sanford Consortium Project – San Diego, CA

Custom Components Company recently completed a project in San Diego, CA, the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM).  The new $104 million project is a 144,000 sq. ft. facility and laboratory for stem cell research built adjacent to the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) campus in Torrey Pines, California. SCRM combines the intellectual resources of four of the world’s leading biomedical research institutions to pursue collaborative research projects that advance the search for breakthrough cures. The facility includes innovative architectural elements and mechanical systems that not only drive collaboration and scientific productivity, but also improve the building’s functional and operating economy.  The site totals 7.5 acres and is owned by the University of California and is designated for academic use by the University’s overall development plan.  The SCRM facility will achieve the principal functional purpose by incorporating design features such as horizontally and vertically open laboratories, and strategically placed informal and formal meeting and education spaces, all intended to maximize face-to-face interactions among SCRM resident and non-resident scientists.  Movable features on a traditional model add functionality to a building designed to serve more rapid team science in a field with constantly changing technologies. It also includes state-of-the-art cyber-linked education and conference facilities.

SCRM’s project team included the San Diego based architectural firm Lankford and Associates.  The general contractor was Hensel Phelps Construction Company. 

Custom Components Company supplied and installed custom design 700 Series railing, which incorporates ½” clear tempered glass, stainless steel components and extensive stainless steel cladding systems.

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As an entrepreneur in the dynamic world of business, it is vital to stay informed on the things that impact your company.  The factors may vary but several things are common among them all.  There is always more to learn about business, and consistent development is a component of success.  Savvy business owners recognize that internal improvements are not limited to how the business runs but also who is running the business.  That is why it is important to create opportunities to update your skills so that you can enhance business performance.

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Custom Components Company New Project Award – 135 W. 45th Street – New York, NY

Custom Components Company announces the award of a new project in New York City, 135 West 45th Street.  The new project is a major new Midtown hotel by Extell Development Co., the Hyatt Times Square.  The new structure will be a 53 story hotel with a high-end ground-floor restaurant, a luxury spa and a rooftop bar.  Estimated construction cost is above $300 million.  The hotel will enjoy a privileged site near the east side of Times Square.  The project architect is SLCE Architects and the general contractor is Bovis Lend Lease, both of New York City.   Custom Components Company is supplying stainless steel glass railing with point mounted 13/16" laminated glass, stainless steel LED lighted hand rail and glass and stainless steel dividers to American Industries Corporation of Westbury, NY, who will handle the installation.

Custom Components Company Wins 2011 Crystal Achievement Award

Custom Components Company was recently awarded Glass Magazine's prestigious Crystal Achievement Award for 2011.  The award winners are selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the glass industry.  The awards recognize the best products, glass applications and innovations in the commercial, retail and fabrication markets.

"The level of competition this year...shows a tremendous effort within our industry to continue to push the boundaries, while still providing quality on all levels to satisfy the architectural community, as well as building ownership," said 2011 Crystal Achievement Award Judge, Les Young, project manager, W&W Glass LLC, Nanuet, NY.

"I'm really glad to see the unique qualities of glass being used in so many different ways," said fellow Judge John Stevenson, design director, Richard Wittschiebe Hand Architects, Atlanta.  "It is great to know the [glass industry's] innovation, technology and special expertise is continuing at a rapid pace."

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