Glenn Hasek

Glenn Hasek As highlighted in my May 22 column and in the article just posted this past week, the Austin Convention Center is one of the most fascinating current green building projects in the United States. I interviewed Riley Triggs about the project. Triggs is Lead Project Manager, City of Austin Capital Delivery Services.

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Chicago Faucets to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Faucets” category. Chicago Faucets is celebrating 125 years of delivering reliable commercial plumbing products. The company is known for innovation, durability, and water-saving performance. Headquartered in Illinois, the company designs and manufactures solutions specifically for demanding commercial environments, including hospitality, food service, safety, and public facilities.

AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the first phase of construction. The new $1.6 billion Austin Convention Center will significantly increase the rentable square footage of the existing facility, growing from 365,000 square feet to 620,000 square feet of rentable space.