Tag: Architecture

Executive Development Need Not be Skipped In Hard Times (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

Anyone who has been in business through tough times knows what happens. Budgets tighten and companies try to do more with fewer people. With markets unstable and the near future uncertain, why would anyone spend money on executive development – whether it

Sparks Medical Center Opens New Renaissance Building (Real Deals)

Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith is putting the final touches on its new $40.4 million Renaissance Building; former UA coach Stan Heath finally sells house.

‘Practice-What-You-Teach? Leadership Inspires Teams (Human Factor)

Through consistent hard work, long hours some have climbed the career ladder with little (if any) training in how to be an effective leader.

Contractors Look to LEED Certification for Future Business

As more large-scale builders begin implementing sustainable practices into their projects, the need for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified professionals will increase as well.

Crossland Construction Co. Closes in on Ballpark Project

Crossland Construction co. is no stranger to massive, multi-million dollar projects, but even the Columbus, Kan., company with a large footprint in Northwest Arkansas has been challenged by Arvest Ballpark.

NWAPR Updates Online Resources

The Northwest Arkansas Planning Room can now be accessed online.

School Districts to Spend $86.2M For 2008 Projects

The slowdown in residential construction has no doubt left some in the construction industry hurting. But public infrastructure and school construction continues keeping pace with the demands of a growing region.

Enclosed Mall Decline May Hurt Dillard’s Bottom Line

Decline of traditional malls could impact Dillard’s bottom line.

Hooker, Davis Create New Beaver Lake Development (Real Deals)

Area developers begin plans for Beaver Lake Development; group starts Fayetteville affordable housing development

Wal-Mart Tops the of Biggest Deals of 2007

Wal-Mart occupies the top positions in our annual Biggest Deals list.

Do You Have What it Takes To be a Respected Leader? (The Human Factor)

Leaders are not only respected for their obvious accomplishments, but also for their integrity, strong families, engagement with their churches and involvement in their communities.

Peer Praise Dynamic Proves Most Valuable for Creatures (Human Factor by Patrick Sbarra)

Preparing an inspiring year-end team meeting had been a bit of challenge until I had a moment of insight and clarity while preparing a program to celebrate a record- setting year in 2006.

Surgeons Convert Fayetteville Hospital

The new owners of the Physicians Surgery Center, located on Parkview Drive in Fayetteville, have big plans for the facility.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Best & Worst of 2007: Year of the Slowdown

The real estate slowdown, developer struggles and banking worries dominated 2007.

How to Earn Employee Trust and Commitment (Human Factor by Bruce Johanson)

Thus, the question that needs to be asked and answered is “What can we do to gain or regain genuine employee commitment?”

NWA Museum Hires Ad Firms

The Northwest Arkansas Science Museum, a vision of the late John Lewis, continues to move forward. The latest development is the hiring of Fayetteville firms TaylorMack Advertising and DOXA.