• For the eighth year in a row, CB Richard Ellis has been named the leading global brand in commercial real estate, according to a survey of real estate professionals from around the world. Conducted by The Lipsey Company, the survey measures how industry participants perceive commercial real estate brands.
• The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund are sponsoring a competition for designers and builders of new homes in Connecticut. The projects selected to participate will be competing to achieve the lowest possible overall energy use. The winner will receive $15,000; second place, $10,000 and third place, $5,000. Participating utilities are The Connecticut Light and Power Company, The United Illuminating Company, Connecticut Natural Gas, Southern Connecticut Gas and Yankee Gas Services Company. Complete details on eligibility, the rating system, how to enter and required documentation can be found on the Residential New Construction pages at www.cl-p.com and www.uinet.com.
• The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) has accredited the Master of Architecture degree program at the University of Hartford. In most states, a professional architecture degree is one of the requirements to take the architectural registration exam. The University of Hartford architecture program is the second NAAB-accredited degree program in the state of Connecticut, along with the Yale University program.
• Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval” for another three-year term. The commission conducted an unannounced, on-site evaluation of Saint Francis from Aug. 20 to Sept. 4, 2008. The accreditation award recognizes the Hospital’s dedication to complying with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis. “Continued accreditation is a demonstration of Saint Francis’ commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to our patients,” said Christopher M. Dadlez, president and CEO. “The Gold Seal of Approval signifies that we meet the most stringent national standards.” An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.
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