Masonry Magazine July 1981 Page. 24
Las Vegas Architects Recognized
for Masonry Design Excellence
Awards of recognition for excellence in masonry design were presented recently to Las Vegas architects by the Masonry & Tile Contractors Association of Southern Nevada.
Judges appointed by the association based their considerations on six major points: innovative use of masonry: aesthetic appeal: unusual masonry detail: economical use of materials; fire resistance capacity, and energy-saving capability.
The first-place winner was Barry Greene, AIA, for the Coolidge Center Building (pictured), a single story office complex.
A Caesar's Palace highrise addition, designed by Marnell-Carrao Associates, earned that firm an award of merit. Merit awards of honorable mention were presented to Anthony Companaro, AIA, for the Kaiser office building, and Edward DeLorenzo, for the Gubler private residence. All of the buildings are located in the immediate Las Vegas area.
Dick Cloninger, chairman of the Awards Committee for the Association, made the presentations to the winners. The judging was conducted by Harold Foster, director of planning, City of Las Vegas: John Vornsand, director of planning. Clark County; Jane Poulos, director of planning, City of North Las Vegas, and Jim Groch, Seven Seas Construction Co.
The meeting was presided over by R. J. "Bob" Meagher, executive secretary of the Association.
People & Events
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effective May 1. Bernard worked with Dixie while in high school, and since his graduation from Georgia Tech has been active in the business from job-site work and estimating to executive vice president. He is the third generation to assume the CEO's office. Dixie Construction engages in mason contracting throughout the Southeast and is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala. Hazard Products, Inc., San Diego, Calif., one of the Southwest's largest masonry product manufacturers, has been honored with a perfect driving safety record for 1980 by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council.
Hyster Co., Portland, Ore., has announced the promotion of Paul Laroia to manager of corporate advertising & sales promotion John M. Piecuch has been elevated to executive vice president/general manager of National Gypsum Co.'s Cement Division, Southfield, Mich... Rudolf Ammitsboll Jensen of Denmark has joined John Dziurman Associate, Inc. Architects/Planners as vice president. The Dziurman firm recently occupied a landmark Victorian house at 324 East St., Southfield, Mich., as its headquarters... The Minnesota Masonry Institute recently presented its
Park Tool Produces
Diamond Saw Machines
This whirling 60 diamond saw blade makes cutting stone far easier and more economical than with conventional wire sawing, says Park Tool Co., St. Cloud, Minn., which is now producing saw machines that accommodate diamond blades from 5' to 11' 6" in diameter. The machines are fully automatic with a unique "set-it-and-forget-it" system that requires no attention while they are sawing. Park Tool, perhaps best known for its hydraulic stone splitting machinery, entered the field of diamond saw technology in 1979.
General Portland Nixes
Takeover Proposal
General Portland, Inc., Dallas, Texas, announced that its board of directors has voted to reject the unilateral proposal by Canada Cement Lafarge Ltd. to acquire the company in a business combination transaction in which General Portland common stock would be exchanged for $45 (U.S.) in cash.
The board determined that the proposal "is not in the best interests of the company and its shareholders." James B. Lendrum, chairman and chief executive offficer of General Portland, said: "This is far from an ideal time to sell the business. I believe that a higher value is likely to be realized if it is determined to sell the company at some future time."
AL ISBERNER
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consulting and codes/standards have been during his tenure with Portland Cement Association's Construction Technology Laboratories in Skokie, III., most recently as quality assurance manager. He also spent three years in the area of research and technology with American Cement Corp.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree in civil engineering. Isberner has been an active participant in affairs of the American Concrete institute and American Society for Testing & Materials. He holds fellowships in both organizations.
Pending the establishment of offices, Isberner can be contacted at his residence, 8845 Lavergne, Skokie, IL 60077, (312) 677-1106.