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Treanor Life Sciences at Tradeline 2012 International Conference on Research Facilities

2012-01-07 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

Treanor Life Sciences team is preparing for another Tradeline presentation. Treanor's Dale Glenn, Design Principal and Jennifer Kulseth, Laboratory Planner,  together with Dr. Glen Marotz from KU School of Engineering will be presenting on integrated engineering research facilities. The session will use the Treanor designed KU School of Engineering's new interdisciplinary research facility Materials, Measurement and Sustainable Environment Center (M2SEC). The Tradeline 2012 International Conference on Research Facilities will be in Scottsdale Arizona on April 23-24.

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Fundamentals of Planning & Design of Modern Labs & Lab MEP Systems

2011-08-24 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

Want to learn more about planning & design of modern labs and lab MEP systems? Attend the pre-conference training session at Tradeline's College and University Science Facilities conference in Scottsdale Arizona on October 12th. Treanor Life Sciences Principal Tim Reynolds is one of the four experts teaching this course which offers 6 AIA CEU's and 6 HSW Hours.

Prior attendee quotes:

"As an end-user representative involved in science facility capital projects, this fundamentals course was exactly what I needed. I learned the vocabulary, key features, and critical decision making involved in designing modern science laboratories and facilities. My input ...

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Science Facility Symposium Feedback

2011-08-24 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

The results are in! Click on the PDF icon above to see the feedback from the 2011 Science Facility Design Symposium hosted by Treanor Life Sciences. 

Exploration. Analysis. Connection.

2011-08-01 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

Treanor Life Sciences hosted a very successful 1st Annual Science Facility Design Symposium at the KU School of Pharmacy building on July 28th. The three presentations included: 

  • "Demand Based Controls for Laboratories" by Gordon P. Sharp, Chairman, Aircuity, Inc.
  • "Construction Costs: Past/Present/Future" by James Vermeulens and Blair Tennant with Vermeulens Cost Consultants
  • "Laboratory Containment Equipment" by Brian Garrett and Luke Savage with Labconco Corporation.

The audience consisted of facilities personnel and design & construction management personnel from area universities, researchers and project managers from regional private companies, as well as engineering consultants, all interested in current trends in science ...

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Tim Reynolds, Treanor Life Sciences Engineering Principal opening the symposium.Tim Reynolds, Treanor Life Sciences Engineering Principal opening the symposium.
Gordon Sharp with Aircuity and Brian Garrett with LabconcoGordon Sharp with Aircuity and Brian Garrett with Labconco
Blair Tennant and James Vermeulens from Vermeulens Cost CnsultantsBlair Tennant and James Vermeulens from Vermeulens Cost Cnsultants
Pre-Symposium tour of the new KU Pharmacy building.Pre-Symposium tour of the new KU Pharmacy building.

2011 Kansas Preservation Conference Kicks-Off

2011-06-01 Posted By: Patty Weaver

Registration at the 2011 Kansas Preservation Conference has officially started. The conference, a three-day event that provides training and presentations on historic preservation, runs from July 1-3 at the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka.

Treanor Architects is proud to be a special gear sponsor the event and participate in two of the conference presentations. Vance Kelley, principal, will present "Phasing a Large Historic Preservation project: The Kansas Statehouse" and Todd Renyer, project manager, is co-presenting "Installing New Systems in Historic Buildings."

Joy Coleman (left), Treanor principal and Kansas Preservation Alliance finance committee chair, and Linda Glasgow, Kansas Preservation Alliance president, at the registration table.Joy Coleman (left), Treanor principal and Kansas Preservation Alliance finance committee chair, and Linda Glasgow, Kansas Preservation Alliance president, at the registration table.

From Start to Finish in 9 Months: Tradeline 2011 Animal Research Facilities Conference

2011-05-10 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

After a highly competitive application process, Treanor Life Sciences was accepted to present at the Tradeline 2011 Animal Research Facilities conference in Las Vegas in November. The presentation will highlight the unique challenges and opportunities associated with the Kansas State University's Large Animal Research Center Relocation project that was accomplished from start to finish in 9 months. The speaking team includes representatives from the user group as well as the design-build team: Dr. Sally Olson, Assistant Director of KSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Comparative Medicine Group, Treanor Life Sciences Principal David Livingood, and Ramin Cherafat, Vice-President at McCown ...

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Speaking of BIM: Labs21 2011 Annual Conference

2011-05-10 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

As one of the Technical Session speakers at the Labs21 2011 Annual Conference this fall, Treanor Life Sciences together with JE Dunn Construction will be focusing on the utilization of BIM as a tool for accelerated project delivery, using the recently completed KU School of Pharmacy as an example.

Technical Session presentations are given by industry professionals who share case studies, lessons learned, overviews of cutting-edge technologies and design strategies, and industry best practices that are aimed at reducing energy and water consumption and improving the environmental sustainability of laboratories and other high-tech facilities.

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Treanor Interiors headed to 2011 NEOCON

2011-04-26 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

The Treanor Interiors designers will be attending NEOCON 2011 in Chicago this June. NEOCON is the largest offering of innovative products, exhibits, educational resources, industry professionals, events and awards in our industry.

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Treanor at TAPPA 2011

2011-04-18 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

Treanor Architects attended and exhibited at the Business Partner Fair at the 2011 TAPPA conference in Houston, April 16-19. The conference was titled "Rethinking the Future" and offered presentation on sustainability trends, organizational change management, project delivery methods, and much more.

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Shasta the University of Houston Cougar with Treanor Marketing Director Deb Renick.Shasta the University of Houston Cougar with Treanor Marketing Director Deb Renick.
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Treanor Life Sciences Engineering Principal Tim Reynolds at TAPPA 2011Treanor Life Sciences Engineering Principal Tim Reynolds at TAPPA 2011

Building, Expanding and Renovating Laboratory Animal Facilities

2011-04-14 Posted By: Birgitta Reynolds

Treanor Life Sciences Jennifer Kulseth attended the 8th Annual TurnKey Conference in Baltimore, MD on building, expanding and renovating laboratory animal facilities. The Conference highlights this year included a Keynote Address by Ben Fontes, Biosafety Officer with Yale University and Former President of ABSA on the topic of “Evolution of Training for Containment Laboratory Personnel”, “Implementation of the 8th Edition of the ILAR Guide” by AAALAC International, and “Keeping Cool Through The Chaos of Change” by Dr. Marty, Martin Seidenfeld, Ph.D., ALN Magazine columnist featured regularly in the “Ask Dr. Marty” column, and “Net-Zero Animal Research Facilities: Science or ...

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