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Awarded BIM Contract with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Example of BIM in practice on American Canyon High School

Example of BIM in practice on American Canyon High School


We’re very happy to report that Hallam-ICS was awarded a highly sought after potential $30 Million, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for Nationwide Building Information Modeling (BIM) services.

Hallam-ICS leads a team of national and international BIM pioneers and experts including: The S/L/A/M Collaborative in Glastonbury, CT, McFarland-Johnson in Concord, NH, Blach Construction Company in Santa Clara, CA, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects in Santa Rosa, CA, Gregory P. Luth & Associates in Santa Clara, CA, HMH in San Jose, CA, Hitchcock Consulting in Kelsey, CA, and Olof Granlund in Helsinki, Finland.


C.A.S.H. Feature Article on American Canyon High School

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

If you haven’t read June’s C.A.S.H. Register read the e-version here.


BIM School, Green School

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Check out Building Design + Construction’s June magazine—American Canyon High School is the cover story! The article explores how building information modeling lent itself to the design of the first CHPS verified school in California. Visit BDC website for magazine subscription info.


American Canyon High School Takes Shape

Thursday, May 7th, 2009
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Northbay Biz Top 500

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

QKA is proud to be part of the North Bay’s Top 500 businessses. Here’s what Mark said (& they printed):
“Despite the recession, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects is busy working with creative clients whose vision includes innovation and sustainability. In its work on energy conservation (with an eye towards grid neutrality), QKA sees a path toward economic recovery and a more hopeful future for children.” Interested in subscribing to this magazine? Visit their site.


2 C.A.S.H. Awards!

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Announced yesterday at the 2009 C.A.S.H. conference, QKA received the Award of Merit in the Project-in-Design category for American Canyon High School and the Award of Merit in the Specialized Facility category for the Daniel Caldwell Performing Arts Center at Tamalpais High School. Onhand to receive the awards were Deborah Brenner and Don Evans of Napa Valley Unified School District. Congrats to Tamalpais High School District and Napa Valley Unified School District!


Kevin Chapin earns LEED A.P. credentials

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Kevin Chapin is now a licensed architect and a LEED accredited professional.


BD+C’s FREE 2009 High Performance Green Schools Webcast – Featuring QKA’s Aaron Jobson!

Friday, February 6th, 2009

“High Performance Green Schools: The CHPS Way”

Register now to learn how CHPS – the Collaborative for High Performance Schools – is greening K-12s from sunny California to chilly Massachusetts. CHPS’ latest project, American Canyon High School, Napa Valley (Calif.) Unified School District, will be featured. Expert panelists: Ariel Dekovic, CHPS program manager; Aaron Jobson, AIA, LEED AP, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, designer of American Canyon High School; Anthony D’Amante, Lathrop Construction, project manager on the CHPS high school. For broadcast Thurs., Feb 26, 2009, 2 pm EST; 1.0 AIA/CES learning units available.<
Click here to register.