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PacifiCAD Becomes a Value Added Reseller for NavisWorks Recognized for Quality Service and Support for Autodesk Users

August 20, 2008

Spokane, Wash., August, 2008 – PacifiCAD, Inc. is pleased to announce it has become an Autodesk authorized value-added reseller (VAR) for Autodesk NavisWorks software products. PacifiCAD delivers NavisWorks training, consulting and implementation services to clients involved in the architecture, manufacturing and plant industries. PacifiCAD’s qualified staff demonstrates in-depth technical and industry knowledge and a commitment to customer service, and provides its customers with the world’s leading 2D and 3D design software solutions, training and support. PacifiCAD, Inc. services clients in Washington, Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, as well as parts of Utah and Wyoming. Three regional offices in Spokane, Wash., Boise, Idaho, and Helena, Mont., provide on-site training. PacifiCAD products and services are available throughout the United States for plant design and federal government GSA contract groups. PacifiCAD, Inc is successful due to our commitment to the highest levels of customer service in all aspects of our business. We provide “best-in-class” solutions that cover the gamut of engineering and design disciplines. And we provide the highest levels of technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of all CAD/CAE and related solutions. Autodesk NavisWorks software solutions enable project design and building professionals to unite their contributions into a single, synchronized building information model. By enabling team members to reliably share, combine, review, and perfect detailed 3D design models of any size or format, Autodesk NavisWorks solutions are at the heart of your building information modeling (BIM) workflow. Autodesk carefully selects value-added resellers to help build a strong partner network capable of superior, responsive service. Today, there are more than 1,700 resellers serving more than 9 million Autodesk customers worldwide with exemplary proficiency in the demonstration, installation and support of Autodesk products. Authorized Autodesk VARs gain a dependable partner in Autodesk, receiving incentives, marketing support, training for sales and technical representatives, and business planning and management guidance. About PacifiCAD PacifiCAD Incorporated has been providing computer aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) software and related services to the greater Inland Northwest since 1988. PacifiCAD provides powerful computer aided design and engineering products and services for Industrial Manufacturing, Architectural and Civil Engineering as well as gaming and entertainment software for Multi-media and Entertainment markets.
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Whirlpool Corporation and AIBD Announce Winners of the SEBC Concept Awards Design Competition

August 13, 2008

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (August 13, 2008) Inaugural sponsor, Whirlpool Corporation and the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) are pleased to announce that Allen Beaumont, president of B&D Design Studio, Inc., and David Pillsbury, of Morales-Keesee Design Associates are the winners of the 2008 Concept Awards Design Competition. AIBD and Whirlpool Corporation, along with first-year co-sponsors Marvin Windows and Doors and Architectural Electronics, presented the design challenge live during the Southeast Builder Conference (SEBC) in Orlando. This years competition raised the bar by incorporating technology and sustainable design requirements. The Concept Awards Design Competition required contestants to develop a home design drawn either by hand or using Google(R)SketchUp(TM)3-D software. Competitors were required to create their designs during SEBC tradeshow hours. Each designer created a preliminary design of a contemporary home for a dual income couple with two adolescent children and aging in-laws, expected to move in within a couple of years. In addition to meeting the spatial requirements of the program, each design needed to reflect environmental priorities by including sustainable building practices and products. Passive solar design was incorporated in several entries by using deep overhangs over windows and walls to assist in sunlight management and heat gain. Marvin Low E glazing was specified for windows and doors to increase thermal performance and reduce the energy required to operate a home. In the kitchen, ENERGY STAR(R)qualified and other energy- and water-efficient appliances from KitchenAid(R)Architect(R)Series II were incorporated. Outdoor kitchens, a design idea for minimizing the carbon footprint of homes by reducing the interior kitchen space, were incorporated into the designs, featuring KitchenAid brand outdoor appliances. Laundry rooms featured Whirlpool brand energy- and water-efficient washers and dryers, as well as Whirlpool brand Laundry 1-2-3(TM)Solutions accessory products that incorporate universal design features. Whirlpool Corporation works to exceed homeowner expectations with appliances that help architects and designers create homes of distinction. For this purpose, the company developed The Inside Advantage(TM). This targeted program offers Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Targeted Services and Consumer Insight to support building and design professionals. For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for the home building industry, please visit insideadvantage.com or call 1-800-253-3977. To go directly to information on Whirlpool Corporations technology and sustainable design initiatives for the design community, visit insideadvantage.com/digitalgreen. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and 72 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Gladiator, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.
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KOHLER LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR TRADE PROFESSIONALS

August 12, 2008

KOHLER.com/pro portal organizes pertinent kitchen and bath information on one easy-to-navigate site KOHLER, Wis. – August 1, 2008 – Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design and technology, today launched www.KOHLER.com/pro, a comprehensive Web-based resource designed exclusively for various trade-specific audiences. “This online portal is a one-stop Web site designed specifically for trade professionals to assist them in finding, researching and organizing information surrounding kitchen and bath products, services and industry news,” said Douglas Bocchini, director of merchandising at Kohler Co. “Kohler understands that trade groups require specific information – accurate and fast – to best serve their customers. And KOHLER.com/pro helps these pros find exactly what they need with very few clicks.” The new password-protected Web site serves the needs of several trade groups: plumbers, contractors, architect/designers, builders, remodelers, and countertop installers. Users from each trade group receive customized information from Kohler based on their indicated areas of interest. With literally thousands of KOHLER product SKUs available, this Web site enables trade professionals to easily navigate product detail pages such as installation requirements, options and configurations. After logging in, site visitors can search for product information, create folders to keep individual projects organized, and store this information on the site for future access. A truly unique way for the trade to integrate products into their jobs, the Web site provides the latest information available in a very succinct manner. In addition to product information, users of the Web resource have access to the most recent industry news, photos and ideas from Kohler Co. Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies. Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.
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Carmen Cazares and Psychelia Terry Awarded Prestigious “Whirlpool Industry & Community Service Award”

August 11, 2008

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (August 11, 2008) – Whirlpool Corporation’s annual “Whirlpool Industry & Community Service Award” was presented to Carmen Cazares and Psychelia Terry, both Contract Channel account managers in the Whirlpool Corporation Western region. Honored during the 2008 PCBC(R) The Premier Building Show, Cazares and Terry received the award for their incomparable leadership, countless contributions to the building industry and relentless involvement within the community. Since joining Whirlpool Corporation in 2004, Terry has been actively involved in every community she’s called home. As a resident of Las Vegas only since 2006, Terry has quickly become a driving force in the community. Terry is an active volunteer for several different organizations and activities throughout her community, including the monthly Salvation Army clothing drive and Feed the Homeless program; the March of Dimes "March for Babies”; the Las Vegas Martin Luther King Celebration Community Enlightenment Parade; and the Alpha Kappa Alpha high school student youth program, silent auction and scholarship ball. Terry also is involved in the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, mentors local high school and college students, is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and volunteers for gift-giving programs for homeless children. Additionally, she is working on completing an Executive MBA in an advanced program offered by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “Psychelia is a very strong employee with high moral standards,” said Alexander Holton, Southern Pacific contract division director. “Staying true to her rapid advancement history, she performs extremely well as an account manager in the Las Vegas area and has become a strong go-to person for me and others on the team. She is extremely engaged in community service and builder industry activities, and a leader in almost everything she sets out to accomplish.” Cazares joined Whirlpool Corporation in 2000. Since that time, she has been active in the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Northern California, is a member of the HBA Women’s Council, and co-chairman of the HBA Homes of Our Own committee, which educates fourth grade through high school students on the home building process. Carmen also is an active Habitat for Humanity(R) volunteer, working on several home builds, and a member of the Family Selection Committee for Habitat for Humanity(R) East Bay, where she serves as a Spanish translator for current and future homeowners. According to Edward Lindner, North Pacific contract division director at Whirlpool Corporation, “In addition being a high performing account manager, which is a very time demanding position, Carmen just received a degree in business management and marketing from the University of Phoenix after taking night courses for four years. She has developed into an extremely dynamic person in the building industry and her community. Carmen is certainly an inspiration and positive influence on all of her co-workers, especially, me.” Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and 72 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Gladiator and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. For more information on Whirlpool Corporation’s offerings for the building community, please visit insideadvantage.com or call 800-253-3977.
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Protect Your Decorative Concrete Surface with DECK-O-SHIELD

August 11, 2008

Hampshire, IL – DECK-O-SHIELD is a ready-to-use, water-based sealer/water repellant for natural stone, concrete, and masonry surfaces. DECK-O-SHIELD is designed for use as a sealer which will limit the penetration of water into structurally sound, crack-free surfaces. The product also can be used as a sealer and water repellant for natural stone decks, walkways, or patios. A DECK-O-SHIELD-treated surface will inhibit staining into the surface. DECK-O-SHIELD weatherproofs and protects virtually all decks, porches, patios, and walkways, including natural stone, mortar joint, concrete, and brick. Another advantage DECK-O-SHIELD provides is that the product will not significantly alter the color or tint of the surface after application. There is no need for worry when applying DECK-O-SHIELD, because the product will have no adverse effects on surface appearance after application. DECK-O-SHIELD is a qualified green building material. It contains a very low volatile organic compound (VOC) content. The water-based formulation is safe for the environment. DECK-O-SHIELD is listed in the GreenSpec directory of top green building products. DECK-O-SHIELD is available in one-gallon units and five-gallon pails. For more information on DECK-O-SHIELD, call (847) 214-2100, e-mail wrmil@wrmeadows.com or visit www.wrmeadows.com.
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No-Burn receives Evaluation Report from ICC-ES, verifying that the company’s products are building code compliant

August 08, 2008

No-Burn® surface applied fire-retardant coatings: No-Burn Original, No-Burn Plus, No-Burn Plus Mih, No-Burn Wood Gard and No-Burn Wood Gard Mih, manufactured by No-Burn Incorporated, received an evaluation report ESR#1838 from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that the surface applied fire-retardant coatings meet code requirements. Building officials, architects, contractors, specifiers, designers and others utilize the ICC-ES Evaluation Reports to provide a basis for using or approving surface applied fire-retardant coatings in construction projects following the International Building Code. ICC-ES President John Nosse explains why ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are so important. “No-Burn can now reference the evaluation report to ensure building officials and the building industry that their products meet I-Code requirements,” Nosse said. “Building departments have a long history of using evaluation reports, and ICC-ES operates as a technical resource for the building department. Final approval of building products is always in the hands of the local regulatory agency.” ICC-ES thoroughly examined No-Burn’s product information, test reports, calculations, quality control methods and other factors to ensure the product is code compliant. “Everyone within the No-Burn corporate group and throughout our global dealer network is very proud of this accomplishment,” stated Bill Kish, No-Burn’s President and CEO, “And we thank the team at ICC-ES for assisting us in affirming what we and our expanding group of customers in a wide array of industries already knew – that the No-Burn family of products represent best-in-class technology in terms of fire protection, mold protection and overall end-user value.” ICC-ES is the United States’ leading source of technical information on building products and building technology for code compliance. A nonprofit, public-benefit corporation, ICC-ES performs technical evaluations of building products, components, methods and materials. The evaluation process culminates with the issuance of reports on compliance with the major U.S. building codes, which are available at www.icc-es.org. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention that develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council. No-Burn, Inc has been leading the way in the field of fire retardant technology since 1998. By removing the fuel a fire needs to burn, these products dramatically reduce the possibility of a fire ever starting when applied over substrates such as wood, drywall, fabric, carpet, furniture, fiber-reinforced plastic and many other materials. Equally important, No-Burn® can reduce toxic smoke by as much as 80 percent. All No-Burn products carry a “Class A” rating and are completely non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. Several No-Burn products also offer a dual level of protection, reducing the risk of fire and resisting the growth of toxic-black mold. All No-Burn products are available exclusively through a network of dealers, certified for professional application. To learn more, you may visit the company’s Web site: www.noburn.com, or contact the corporate office at 800-989-8577/ 330-336-1500.
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No-Burn® Accepted for Use within the Building Codes of San Antonio, Texas

August 08, 2008

No-Burn® Plus™ has been selected by the City of San Antonio, Texas as a means of reducing the risk that a fire will spread from one home to the next in communities where homes are built close to the property line. This has become an increasing concern on the part of community planners, residential developers, homebuilders, homeowners and other stakeholder groups as the prevalence of “zero lot line” communities have expanded throughout the U.S. in the recent past. “In essence, this code creates an environment where the risk of fire spreading from unit to unit such as we have seen in our area of Texas as well as in many other metro areas throughout the U.S. will be dramatically reduced,” stated Albert Hernandez, Principle of No-Burn® of Bexar County. The focus for this new code acceptance is the soffit assembly – the area of a home near the roof line that extends beyond the exterior wall. The approved assembly, pursuant to the requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code, and applicable to homes built 5 feet or closer to the property line, is as follows: • Layer of 5/8th Type X Gypsum Board • Layer of Fiber Cement siding (e.g. Hardiplank or other) • No-Burn Plus Primer • Weatherproofing Top Coat Sealer “We are very pleased by this development,” said Bill Kish, President of No-Burn® Incorporated, “it is work being done like this by Mr. Hernandez, other members of No-Burn®’s nationwide Dealership network, and by decision-makers in the San Antonio building department, that will allow No-Burn® products to be part of the proactive effort necessary to save lives, reduce property damage and enhance the safety of communities throughout the United States and other parts of the world.” No-Burn®, Inc. has been leading the way in the field of fire retardant technology since 1998. By removing the fuel a fire needs to burn, these products dramatically reduce the possibility of a fire ever starting when applied over substrates such as wood, drywall, fabric, carpet, furniture, fiber-reinforced plastic and many other materials. Equally important, No-Burn® can reduce toxic smoke by as much as 80 percent. All No-Burn® products carry a “Class A” rating and are completely non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. Several No-Burn products also offer a dual level of protection, reducing the risk of fire and inhibiting the growth of toxic-black mold. All No-Burn® products are available exclusively through a network of dealers, certified for professional application. To learn more, you may visit the company’s Web site: www.noburn.com, or contact the corporate office at 800-989-8577 / 330-336-1500. Wikipedia.org states, “San Antonio, Texas is the second-largest city in the state of Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States of America. Located in the northern part of South Texas, the city is a cultural gateway into the American Southwest. San Antonio is the seat of Bexar County with a population just under 1.3 million as of the 2006 U.S. Census estimate, as well as the 4th fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000-2006 in terms of percentage. Its metropolitan area has a population of over 1.9 million and is the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.”
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2008 Construct Canada Trade Show – DECEMBER 3 – 5, 2008 - Canada’s largest annual exposition and conference on building and interior design, housing, construction, renovation, retrofit and property management

August 07, 2008

(Toronto – August 7, 2008) The 20th edition of Canada’s largest annual show on building design, interior design, construction, housing, renovation and property management is scheduled for December 3 – 5, 2008 at the Toronto Metro Convention Center. Construct Canada, Home Builder & Renovator Expo, PM Expo, Design Trends and Concrete Canada, as well as the National GreenBuilding Conference are set to offer some 23,000 attendees access to world-class seminars and exhibitors. Be a part of the most successful show in the industry. New features this year include a Master Speaker Series. Please mark the dates for the show in your publication calendars. For more information about the show and for registration visit: www.constructcanada.com www.pmexpo.com www.homebuilderexpo.com www.designtrendstoronto.com www.concretecanadaexpo.com
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