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Charlotte, N.C., June 29, 2017 – Hayward Baker Inc., North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces the opening of a new office location in Charlotte, North Carolina. In conjunction with Hayward Baker's existing Greensboro office, the new Charlotte office supports public, commercial, and industrial clients as well as serving as a resource to the design community addressing challenging geotechnical site conditions.
The new office is located at 6201 Fairview Road (Suite 200) in Charlotte. Gilberto Limon and Alison Savage, P.E. are the primary personnel contacts for area customers and can be contacted via phone at 704–625–2040.
NEW LONDON, N.C., June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — A beautiful balance of designer looks and advanced composite technology, Fiberon® Symmetry® Decking recently appeared on HGTV's home improvement competition series, Brother vs. Brother. Season Five of the hit show is set in the coastal community of Galveston, Texas, and chronicles the adventures of twins Drew and Jonathan Scott as they battle to transform two worn–down local properties into dreamy vacation getaways. Episode Four premiered on June 21, and focused on the brothers' efforts to design party–ready decks that could withstand the challenging beachfront climate while still providing the high–end aesthetic and “wow” factor that have made this dynamic renovation duo such fan favorites.
Drew Scott chose Symmetry Decking in Graphite, an on-trend mid–tone gray that's equally at home seaside or city–side, and Symmetry Railing in Tranquil White with matching beveled composite balusters. Brother Jonathan opted for Symmetry Decking in Warm Sienna, a golden brown board that's been a homeowner favorite since its 2016 debut, and crafted a custom railing solution.
Fiberon Symmetry Decking offers one of the most natural wood looks available in composite decking today, thanks to its elegant matte finish and subtle multi–tonal streaking. Durable composite construction means Symmetry Decking won't splinter, crack, warp, or decay, while the patented PermaTech® cap layer delivers exceptional stain and fade resistance. Plus, there's no staining, sealing, or refinishing needed — perfect for anyone seeking more relaxation time than chore time.
“Fiberon is thrilled to be included in this exciting series,” says Vice President of Marketing, Shellie Sellards. “Vacation homes are for kicking back and spending time with family and friends, so it's no wonder more and more homeowners are upgrading to low–maintenance Fiberon decking. Our products are stylish, long lasting, and incredibly easy to maintain. Plus, they are manufactured using recycled content and sustainable processes, so they are as easy on the environment as they are on homeowners.”
In addition to Graphite and Warm Sienna, Symmetry Decking is offered in Cinnabar, a rich deep red color, and Burnt Umber, a darker brown board with subtle reddish undertones. The entire collection is available at independent building materials dealers and via special order at the Home Depot. Recognized for its industry–leading available 12–ft. span and elegant, arched profile, Symmetry Railing is offered in Tranquil White, Serene Black, and Simply Brown, and may be purchased online through the Fiberon Decking website (fiberondecking.com), or through building materials dealers and Home Depot.
About Fiberon
Founded in 1997, Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood–alternative decking, railing, and fencing distributed worldwide. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all providing the warmth and beauty of natural wood without all the expensive, time–consuming maintenance. Fiberon products are free of toxic chemicals and contain up to 94% recycled content. Recognized as a "2015 Eco-leader" by Green Builder magazine, Fiberon is privately owned and maintains operations in North Carolina and Idaho. For more information, visit fiberondecking.com and follow Fiberon on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.
Schaumburg, Illinois - The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released a new white paper created by the AAMA Aluminum Material Council that discusses the use of aluminum in high-performing building enclosures. AMC-2-26, “Aluminum in High-Performing Building Enclosures,” is now available in the AAMA online store as a complimentary download.
“This white paper was needed in order to educate and inform the marketplace about the energy advantages of using aluminum fenestration,” said Elizabeth Cotton (Kawneer), chair of the AMC Marketing Committee. “With today's technology, these products can achieve current and foreseeable stringent codes requirements in an efficient and innovative manner, as well as achieving credits through green building certification programs.”
Aluminum extrusions used in the manufacture of entrances, storefront framing, curtain walls, windows and skylight fenestration systems play a major role in making high-performing building enclosures more energy efficient and resilient, states the white paper. Sustainability is a large topic of interest in the paper, noting that the recyclability of aluminum benefits both present and future generations by conserving energy and other natural resources. The considerable energy and cost invested in the production of primary aluminum can be reinvested into other aluminum products when aluminum is recycled and used in whole or as part of a new product, notes the document.
AMC-2-16, unlike most other AAMA documents which are available for purchase, may be downloaded at no cost from AAMA's online store. More information about AAMA and its activities can be found on the AAMA website, http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.aamanet.org.
Colorado Springs, Colo., June 12, 2017 – The S–5! Attachment Solutions continuing education course, Solar Ready Roof: Optimize the Design, is live in the AEC Daily Online Learning Center.
Choosing the right platform for solar panels is a critical step in the design process and can have significant impact on both initial and long–term costs. This free course discusses the basics of photovoltaic systems, including the components and rooftop applications. Comparisons between traditional roofing and standing seam metal roofing platforms will be examined, along with the benefits of a non–penetrating clamping system.
The new course can provide professionals Continuing Educational Credits for the following organizations: AIA, GBCI, AIBD, AIC, BOMI, CCIDC, FBPE, InterNACHI, NAHB, NARI, RCEP and RMMI. Canadian architects can also receive credit through the AAA, AANB, AIBC, CSC, NLAA, NWTAA, OAA, OAQ and SAA. This course offers a one–hour Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credit for most of the named organizations.
To learn more about Solar Ready Roof: Optimize the Design or to take the course, visit https://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/aecdai.ly/s-5.
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S-5! zero–penetration clamps attach ancillary items to standing seam metal roofs without violating the integrity of the roof or the roof’s warranties. The clamps mount snow–retention and wind–performance systems, solar arrays, signs/banners, light fixtures, gas piping, stack/flue bracing, walkways, HVAC, lightning protection, equipment screens, conduit, condensate lines and more. Visit www.s-5.com.
Herk-de-Stad, Belgium – Monday, June 12, 2017 – Today, SCIA announced the release of SCIA Engineer 17, specifically designed to help structural engineers boost their productivity by enabling them to work much faster, with more precision and transparency in their day-to-day work.
SCIA Engineer is a structural analysis and design software designed for engineers that want to boost their productivity in delivering great and safe structural designs.
The new version of the structural analysis and design software combines the latest technologies to power the software with a large number of functionalities and major workflow improvements in the areas of concrete, steel, composite, BIM, load generators and overall usability. Additionally, SCIA Engineer 17 is the first version incorporating the top three enhancements collectively selected by SCIA customers.
“Structural engineers are under a constant pressure to deliver great and safe results of structural work in the least amount of time possible. This often requires tackling many priorities while being under a lot of stress. We focused this release on relieving some of that pressure and giving structural engineers the tool that truly helps them in their day-to-day work,” said Hilde Sevens, CEO at SCIA.
“Boosted productivity, speed, transparency, precision and economical design – that is what SCIA Engineer 17 stands for,” said Cyril Heck, chief product and marketing officer at SCIA. “We deliver increased speed through both full support of multi-processing in our Eurocodes design and optimization of the workflows. For example, we cut the number of steps needed to calculate long-term deflections from eight to four, saving many unnecessary clicks. In addition, the total calculation of long-term deflections is now 4.3 times faster than in the previous version. In steel design, we implemented the SEMI-COMP research for more economical design, saving up to 15 percent of material in slender sections. And those are only a few examples of what SCIA Engineer users can look forward to.”
The new functionalities and tools in SCIA Engineer 17 include:
Concrete design:
Steel and composite design:
BIM:
Load generators:
Industry leaders invest in Source Marketplace
Architizer, the network marketplace for architects and building-product-manufacturers, is proud to announce the closing of a strategic round of financing led by industry insiders from the architecture and construction industries. The investment will fund continued expansion of the Source Marketplace platform across the United States.
New investors include leading architects, Bjarke Ingels, J.Mayer H., Wendy Evans Joseph and Work AC, as well as cutting-edge developer Ironstate and Katerra - a startup that is revolutionizing the construction industry. This strategic round includes participation of Architizer's existing investors, which include August Capital, Gary Handel and Series A investor SHoP Architects.
In joining Architizer, these new investors are betting on Source revolutionizing the way architects chose the products they need for their buildings. Source brings consumer marketplace dynamics to the $100billion a year architectural-product market by introducing pricing transparency, accurate search capabilities and seamless communication between architects and manufacturers. These innovations help architects do their jobs faster and smarter while providing manufacturers the chance to pitch their products to the right architects at the right time.
Bjarke Ingels describes Architizer as “the architecture community of the future. To unleash the power of the profession, architects need to make big moves to change the way we do business. Source does exactly that.”
Since launching Source in January of 2016 over $3 billion worth of projects have used the platform executing over $200 million worth of product searches. Source counts some of the largest architecture firms in the country as clients - Studio Gang, FXFOWLE, IA Interior Architects and WEISS/MANFREDI - over 100 architecture firms submitting projects worth on average $50M in construction value. We are just as thrilled to be working with some of the largest building-product-manufacturers in the nation, like ASSA ABLOY, Hunter Douglas, Porcelanosa, Herman Miller and Delta Light.
David Barry of Ironstate describes Source as “a no-brainer. From the developer's perspective, we want our architects making product decisions that don’t have to be rethought at every phase of the project. Source creates market transparency so that our architects can make smart decisions the first time.”
Today, architects rely on Google and the telephone to find the products they need. Meanwhile, manufacturers use relationship-sales like lunch-and-learns, trade-shows and live-product-demos. The market is inefficient for both sides. By centralizing demand, Source gives both sides an accurate snapshot of the market's needs. This will foment faster product development and cycles of innovation in building products.
“There should be no difference between specifying architectural aluminum panels and buying a salad spinner on Amazon,” says Marc Kushner, Architizer CEO “If architects could comparison shop, read colleague reviews and compare products, the building-product-industry would be leaping to innovate. Better products mean better buildings and market transparency is the fastest way to a better future.”
About Architizer:
Architizer is a New York City based technology company that creates tools for the architecture industry. Its global portfolio site powers daily news, an international awards program, and a network marketplace that connects architects with building-product-manufacturers called Source. The company is backed by leading venture capital firm August Capital and works with industry leaders like ShoP, BIG, OMA, DuPont, Sunbrella, HP, Graphisoft and Microsoft.
Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar and Brad Cloepfil, founding principal, AIA, NCARB of Allied Works Architecture, respectively to deliver keynote addresses.
Columbia, MD (June 1, 2017) —Finalizing the agenda for the 2017 Vectorworks Design Summit, organizer and global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc. is announcing Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar and Brad Cloepfil, founding principal, AIA, NCARB of Allied Works Architecture as the keynote speakers. Hosted from Monday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Baltimore Marriot Waterfront Hotel in Maryland, the conference includes more than 70 hours of ROI-driven industry training on trends and tools, several networking events to help attendees make beneficial connections for their careers, as well as one-on-one face time with training and support staff.
The first keynote, led by Sarkar, takes place on day two of the conference, September 19, at 9 a.m. ET. The keynote will include an introduction from Sarkar about the latest features in Vectorworks 2018, scheduled for release this fall. Additionally, customers will come on stage and share how Vectorworks software empowers their business to succeed.
On day three, September 20, at 9 a.m. ET, Cloepfil will kick off the second keynote, “Applied Arts,” highlighting Allied Works Architecture’s design process through innovative case studies.
Architect, educator and principal of Allied Works Architecture, Cloepfil creates culturally resonant architectural designs, forged by the defining elements of their mission and site. Cloepfil’s earliest influences lay outside of architecture — ranging from the vast landscapes and monumental works of civil engineering in the Pacific Northwest, to the simple, yet profound gestures of land and installation artists. His approach to design combines an intensive focus on the specific character of each project with an understanding of architecture’s transformative possibilities.
“I hope attendees leave my keynote feeling inspired to explore the craft of making, whether they’re designing anything from buildings, landscapes or stage designs to plates, tables or perfume bottles,” said Cloepfil. “Although, this passion for making would be nothing without the means to do the job — tools like Vectorworks software that allow designers to explore and document innovative projects.”
Cloepfil founded Allied Works Architecture in his native Portland, Oregon in 1994 and opened the New York City office in 2003. The recipient of numerous design awards, he holds degrees from the University of Oregon and Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, and he has taught and lectured widely throughout North America and Europe.
Allied Works Architecture is widely acclaimed for their arts and cultural projects. For the past 14 years, they’ve been using Vectorworks software on some of their most prestigious projects, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City; the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado; the National Veterans Memorial & Museum in Columbus, Ohio; and the National Music Centre of Canada, in Calgary. The firm’s varied and rigorous design process ultimately comes to rest through the clarity of the drawing. Vectorworks’ team has worked as a partner to provide the best available digital modeling, scripting and rendering software, allowing Allied Works Architecture to maintain the forgotten power of the well-drafted sheet through a unique, drawing-like drafting environment.
As part of the schedule’s finalization, the early bird special for registration has been extended until June 7, 2017. Interested participants should register now to ensure $100 in savings.
To see the full schedule for the conference, visit www.vectorworks.net/design-summit#Schedule. Press can register and attend the Design Summit for free by emailing Vectorworks’ Communications Manager Lauren Meyer at Lmeyer@vectorworks.net.
Join the Summit conversation by using #VectorworksDesignSummit on social media.
