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ADVISORY/Prestigious Awards to be Presented to Donald Trump for Mar-a-Lago and Trump International Golf Course.


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ADVISORY...for Saturday (Feb. 24)

PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2001

The Florida Society of the American Institute of Building Design will present awards to Donald Trump Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism.  for the Mar-a-Lago Club restoration and the innovative special construction techniques applied to the Clubhouse at Trump International Golf Course at an awards ceremony and presentation February 24, 2001.

The Florida Society of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD AIBD

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) will present the Honor Award of Excellence, the highest commendation COMMENDATION. The act of recommending, praising. A merchant who merely commends goods he offers for sale, does not by that act warrant them, unless there is some fraud: simplex commendatio non obligat.  presented by the Florida Society, to Donald Trump for the restoration of Mar-a-Lago, formerly the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post Marjorie Merriweather Post aka Marjorie Merriweather Post Close Hutton Davies May (March 15 1887 – September 12 1973) was a leading American socialite and the founder of General Foods, Inc. , and now an exclusive private club in Palm Beach. "Mar-a-Lago is unique in all the world," commented Mr. Trump. "As a collector of great buildings, I thank the American Institute for Building Design for recognizing my efforts in restoring this architectural masterpiece and in making Mar-a-Lago the successful private club that it is today." In reference to the future, an Award of Merit will also be presented to congratulate Mr. Trump on the implementation of a special construction technique called "phased" or "Fast Track" construction for the Clubhouse at Trump International Golf Course located a few miles west of the Mar-a-Lago Club. "The phased construction method is an idea whose time has come. The AIBD feels this new technique will have an important impact on the future of the building design industry," stated Steven Mickley, Vice President of the Florida AIBD.

Members of the media are invited to attend the ceremony that will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:15 p.m. in the Special Events tent located at the Trump International Golf Course, 3505 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The awards will be accepted by Mr. C Mr C (aka Mr. Chuggs, born Richard West on January 2 1964) is a British DJ, musician and rapper. Best known for fronting The Shamen during their most commercially successful era, Mr C is also an acclaimed house music DJ and co-owner/co-founder of London's The End nightclub . Wesley Blackman, Director of Projects for the Trump Organization The Trump Organization is the primary company of Donald Trump, a prominent American real estate developer. Trump is the current CEO of the company. The company oversees nearly all of the business development interests of Donald Trump, such as real estate, hotels, golf clubs, etc. , and Mr. Pat Capalbo, Construction Supervisor for the Trump Organization who will also speak on the restoration process and the development of the "phased construction" technique. Ms. Barbara Knick, President of the Florida Society AIBD, and Mr. Steven A. Mickley, Vice-President Florida AIBD, will present the awards. Following the awards presentation, there will be a tour of the clubhouse construction site and an overview presentation of the golf course.

Mr. Trump purchased Mar-a-Lago in 1985 from the Post Foundation. Mrs. Post originally willed it to the Federal Government for use as a winter White House. When purchased, Mar-a-Lago had suffered from deferred maintenance and Mr. Trump took on the task of restoring every inch of the lavish mansion. Ms. Barbara Knick, President of the Florida AIBD, commented, "AIBD is very excited to be able to honor Mr. Trump for his foresight and vision in preserving an important part of Florida's architectural history This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.
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 at Mar-a-Lago. It is the past that teaches us how to create our future." In 1995, Mar-a-Lago was transformed into one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.

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 golf courses. It opened in November of 1999 and cost nearly $40 million to construct. The spectacular Mediterranean-style clubhouse on the golf course is currently under construction using the "phased" or "fast track" construction method and is scheduled for completion within 18 months. "In constructing this magnificent clubhouse, we challenge ourselves by pushing the time, material and quality envelope to its extreme. Everyone's role on the team is critical to the achievement of our scheduling goals. The key ingredient in this method of construction is the assemblage of results-oriented design professionals," stated Wes Blackman.

The American Institute of Building Design is a nationally recognized association of professional building designers. It was formed in 1950 in California as a means of improving building design standards Design standards

Specifications of materials, physical measurements, processes, performance of products, and characteristics of services rendered. Design standards may be established by individual manufacturers, trade associations, and national or
 to the highest level possible and to represent all building designers in the legislative process. In addition to being President of the Florida Society of AIBC AIBC Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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 for Indian River Indian River, lagoon, c.100 mi (160 km) long, E Fla., parallel to the east coast from N of Titusville to Stuart. Along the lagoon a variety of citrus and vegetable products are grown and transported by small boats to towns on its waterway and those further inland.  Custom Homes, Inc.

Media who wish to attend the event must register by Monday, February 19, 2001 by contacting:
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