The President of Veronafiere Ettore Riello is delighted to invite you to the presentation press conference for the 48th edition of MARMOMACC Date:Tuesday 11 June - 11:00 a.m. Location:TRIENNALE DI MILANO - LAB ROOM, Viale Alemagna 6, Milano Reports by: Ettore Riello, President Veronafiere Giovanni Mantovani, CEO Veronafiere Paolo Baldessari, Architect, Studio Baldessari and Baldessari Special guest:Philippe Daverio, Art Critic Moderator:Aldo Colonetti, Scientific Director IED & Director Ottagono

Ronstan Tensile Architecture was specifically selected to provide the exposed tension rods for the Glass Roof Support on the new dining area above the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The fine machined and architectural look of the fork clevis and locking collars made the choice easy for the Architects and Engineers involved in the projects. The project was to replace the park setting located on the top of the Perelman Theater with a glass enclosed dining area. The Ronstan rods serve as the lower tension members on the exposed trusses supporting the glass ceiling above the dining area. This allows for an open view of the glass arched roof above the entire Kimmel Center. Daytime or Nighttime the views are amazing.

Consumer-Driven Campaign Will Revitalize and Repaint the Main Streets of 20 U.S. and Canadian Communities MONTVALE, N.J., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Benjamin Moore, North America's most respected paint manufacturer and color authority, announced today its biggest initiative ever to revitalize communities across North America through the launch of "Main Street Matters." The campaign asks consumers around the country to cast their vote online for which 20 Main Streets should be revitalized of the more than 100 North American cities nominated at www.paintwhatmatters.com. The effort will be undertaken with the help of multiple partner organizations around the country, including Make It Right, a long-time partner of Benjamin Moore that was founded by actor-philanthropist Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt will be lending his voice in support of the effort that Benjamin Moore is undertaking with Main Street Matters. In addition to partner organizations, this effort will be brought to life with local Benjamin Moore dealers and in conjunction with local municipalities, small businesses and local Chambers of Commerce. The effort will begin this summer and the work on repainting these Main Streets will be completed over the next year.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Responding to concerns from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and affiliated trade groups, bipartisan legislation to make much-needed improvements to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 (H.R. 2093) is identical to legislation introduced in the last Congress. The bill would reinstate the opt-out provision to allow home owners without small children or pregnant women residing in the home to decide whether to require LRRP compliance, allow remodelers to correct paperwork errors without facing full penalties and provide an exemption for emergency renovations. It would also eliminate the requirement that recertification training be “hands on,” so that remodelers would no longer have to travel to training facilities out of their region. The LRRP rule applies to homes built before 1978 and requires renovator training and certification, adherence to lead-safe work practices and record keeping. By removing the opt-out provision in July 2010, EPA more than doubled the number of homes subject to the LRRP rule, adding an estimated $336 million per year in compliance costs to the remodeling community – without making young children any safer. For more information about remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/remodel.

The Stucco Manufacturers Association has produced its first in a series of YouTube videos on crack reduction through the use of base-and-mesh systems. You can view this video by going to www.stuccomfgassoc.com and clicking on the YouTube video on the bottom right of the page. The video was written and filmed by Nick Brown of Merlex Stucco and Ted Jones, an outside consultant. The video discusses common cracking issues with stucco and how these crack-reduction systems work to minimize cracking. Footage of application in the field and expert commentary on results with these systems are also in the video. The SMA Board of Directors will be producing more videos dealing with such topics as One Coat Stucco, Lath and Plaster issues and Three Coat issues. It is our mission to educate the public as well as the industry on the benefits of stucco. In 1957, the SMA (Stucco Manufacturers Association) was founded as a nonprofit trade association comprised of the major manufacturers of stucco in North America, as well as their related suppliers. The primary focus is to educate the professionals in the building industry. Architects, specifiers, plastering contractors, building owners, interior designers, color consultants, and suppliers all can benefit from the expertise of the SMA with the use of all their available resources.

Experience the excitement of New York City at Bowlmor Times Square bowling alley. Bring back that child like wonder with over 50 lanes, arcade and carnival games, gourmet menu, and a night club. Each different area of Bowlmor is designed to mimic a different NYC era or neighborhood. Times Square, Coney Island, Prohibition, and Chinatown are just a few of the 7 themed bowling lounges. The 3rd floor features the Central Park Bar & Lounge. Complete with dual fireplaces, a full bar, and 11 bowling lanes. Faux grass and natural stone columns are reminiscent of the famous Central Park. The Boston Blend Square & Rectangular Thin Veneer was used on the many columns and archways. The natural aged look of New England stone made it the perfect choice for this unique concept.

Caesarstone and Nendo will conclude the global tour of the Stone Garden installation with an exclusive US showing at ICFF in New York, booth #2212. After making its debut at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, the Stone Garden made its way to Milan where it was presented at the Fuori Salone and will now display at ICFF. The Stone Garden -- designed by renowned Japanese design firm, Nendo -- features nine shades of Caesarstone including the newest colors. Be sure to see the Stone Garden for the last time!

Hampshire, IL – DECK-O-SEAL, a division of W. R. MEADOWS offering pool deck products, offers DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE for swimming pool projects above and below the waterline that require a short turn-around time. DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE is a premium quality, two-component, non-sag, non-flowing, polysulfide-based sealing compound. It is ideal for sealing joints including pool bottoms, sidewalls and areas with high pedestrian traffic. All submerged applications must be primed with P/G PRIMER from W. R. MEADOWS. DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE is non-staining and cures to a firm, flexible and tear resistant rubber. It is highly resilient with excellent recovery characters and outstanding resistance to most chemicals, all weather conditions, aging and shrinking. Supplied in unitized, pre-measured packaging, DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE is ready for instant blending and easy application for several general purpose caulking applications. In addition, DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE contributes to LEED credits for Low-Emitting Materials and Regional Materials. For more information, contact DECK-O-SEAL, a division of W. R. MEADOWS, INC. by phone: (800) 542-POOL; fax: (847) 214-2268; e-mail: sales@deckoseal.com, or visit www.deckoseal.com.

BUDAPEST, May 7, 2013 – GRAPHISOFT® announced today ArchiCAD 17, the latest version of its award-winning building information modeling (BIM) software. The new release delivers capabilities that greatly simplify the modeling and documentation of buildings even when the model contains a high level of detail. ArchiCAD’s end-to-end BIM workflow allows the model to stay live until the very end of the project.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LP Building Products is the first and only company that has received European Technical Approval (ETA) and CE approval, the industry standard for trading of construction materials throughout the European Union, for three grades of LP® SolidStart® LSL, allowing the company to introduce more alternatives to traditional timber and LVL into the European market. The ETA and CE Approved products include: • LP SolidStart LSL-Q Lite (1.35E), • LP SolidStart LSL-Q (1.55E), • LP SolidStart LSL-G (1.75E). LP SolidStart LSL products are created primarily from smaller, fast-growing trees. They are Chain of Custody (CoC) certified by both the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Schemes and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symmes Maini & McKee Associates’ (SMMA) design for the EMC Durham Center of Excellence data center, Phases I and II, in Durham, NC has received LEED Commercial Interiors (CI) Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). SMMA’s concept and design of the facility achieves multiple advantages for the owner, including qualifying for $660,000 in power company rebates and reduction of EMC’s overall carbon footprint by 100 million pounds of CO₂. The building also represents the most ambitious completed data center in SMMA’s Mission Critical design practice. There were three main sources for LEED points at the EMC facility: Energy savings, water use reduction and sustainable materials and resources, including building reuse.

KOHLER, Wis., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KOHLER® Engines is excited to be a first-time exhibitor at the National Hardware Show, scheduled for May 7-9, 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth #6961). The company will be showcasing a variety of engines at the show, including gasoline options from its highly regarded Command PRO® commercial line, as well as its powerful and efficient diesel line and its trusted Courage® line for homeowners. The products to be highlighted were carefully selected by KOHLER to reflect the wide-ranging needs of today's outdoor power equipment.

MIAMI, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks 26 years of Spanish innovation at COVERINGS, The Ultimate Stone and Tile Experience. Tile of Spain , the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), once again served as a show sponsor. Show highlights included: • APAVISA displayed the new Vintage collection, a distinctly contemporary collection capturing the charm of a bygone era, produced by hand using the finest materials. The Archconcept series, with its three-dimensional attributes and textures, reinterprets the style, elegance and sophistication of porcelain. • GRESPANIA showcased the marble looks of Numancia and Icaria porcelain floor tiles in 60x60cm and 30x60cm sizes. Java, Daino and Nepal wall tiles were introduced as well. • KERABEN highlighted their Maderia series, part of the Keraben Home Collection. Inspired by natural elements, Madeira tile has the appearance and touch of natural wood thanks to its gently rippled surface. • Copper, Crosscut and Pietra Roma series were the highlights of the LA PLATERA booth. Created with digital technology, these tiles closely imitate the look of stone. The Incanto line, which combines 12 different graphics of stone, concrete, wood and marble was also displayed. • LEVANTINA featured the Techlam series of ceramic tile. 3mm thick, lightweight and available in large panels up to 1000x3000mm, Techlam is versatile in terms of its size, color, ability to be used with other materials, technical properties of durability and flexibility of installation. Techlam Helios and Vulcano collections, as well as Arabescato, the newest color in the Techlam Natura Collection were displayed. A cladding system made with Techlam Basic Black, a ventilated facade, was a point of interest for architects. • ONIX presented FuseGlass 1"x1" mosaic tile made of a combination of textures and effects; iridescent metallic with a unique texture. Small mirror tiles in the series provide a strong chromatic depth. All of ONIX's new collections are made of 98% recycled glass. • Thule series inkjet wall and floor red body tiles, and Reef series porcelain tiles available in six colors and three different sizes were the talk of the PAMESA booth.

Company's Free Tour Program Invites Visitors To Explore Inspired Architecture, Artifacts and More RACINE, Wis., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SC Johnson unveils Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright's Vision Of The American Home, a new, free exhibit at The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright , located on the company's Racine, Wis. campus. Wright and SC Johnson – the family company known for trusted home products such as Windex® and Pledge® – have enjoyed a robust partnership for more than 75 years. This exhibit expands on that legacy celebrating "Usonia," a term that describes Wright's architectural vision for the development of cities featuring affordable and practical, yet beautiful, homes. Wright designed his first Usonian home during the Great Depression as a way to bring great architecture to every person, a challenge which concerned him throughout his career. Usonian homes took a new approach to construction, utilizing less-expensive materials and commonly excluded basements and attics. There was always a strong visual connection between the interior and exterior spaces as well as a focus on the main living areas, including the fireplace, encouraging families to gather together. Through his Usonian period, Wright pioneered new and innovative ideas related to energy, space and material efficiency.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Architects, engineers and other construction professionals seeking to earn Continuing Education credits while expanding their knowledge of daylighting now have access to both a live and an online training course that will help fulfill their requirements. SAGE recently launched a new addition to its popular learning seminar series called Daylighting with Electrochromics. The course reviews the principles of daylighting and examines how dynamic window systems work and contribute to building energy savings and daylighting design. The online version of Daylighting with Electrochromics is approved by the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and qualifies for one LEED Continuing Education hour credit. Both the online and live versions of the course qualify for one HSW (health, safety, welfare) and Sustainable Design learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).1 “Architects and other AIA members in licensed states with mandatory Continuing Education requirements for license renewal must complete a minimum of 12 learning unit hours of HSW-related training annually,” said Andrew Hulse, SAGE’s vice president of business development. “Daylighting with Electrochromics is an excellent way to help meet CE requirements while also staying up-to-date with the latest glazing technologies.” For further information on having SAGE conduct a live course, please contact info@sageglass.com. Please sign up at AEC Daily for the online course.

TORONTO, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Planned as a first in a series of forums on sustainable development, Sustainability, Durability, and Design: The Future of Building Envelope, kicked off the series organized by Holcim Canada, the University of Toronto's Department of Civil Engineering and the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. The forum brought together well over 100 professionals from engineering, architecture, planning, development and academia to discuss how urbanization is driving development and how to address efficiency needs in both new construction and existing stocks of older buildings. Holcim and UofT are aiming to develop a white-paper from the day's discussions and organize a similar forum this fall to explore some of the more detailed topics that were explored in the first forum. For more information, visit the forum website at: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/holcimuoftsdf.wordpress.com/about/ For more information about Holcim Canada visit www.holcim.ca For more information about University of Toronto visit www.utoronto.ca

Hampshire, IL – W. R. MEADOWS PERMINATOR 15 mil underslab vapor barrier/retarder now has a lower perm rating of 0.0063, which is 16 times better than that which is required of ASTM E1745 (0.1 perms). Proprietary resin technology allows PERMINATOR to also exceed the recommendation of ACI 302.2R (for a vapor barrier to be installed with a perm rating of less than 0.01 in specific instances). PERMINATOR surpasses these requirements by 37 percent, while maintaining its toughness, an equally important characteristic. The puncture resistance of PERMINATOR is 45 percent better than required by ASTM E1745 and will in turn protect the low perm rating by resisting punctures on the jobsite. Primarily designed for underslab construction, PERMINATOR is a highly effective, economical choice for helping to reduce the penetration of moisture and water vapor through the slab into the structure. In addition, PERMINATOR contributes to Energy and Atmosphere and Materials and Resources LEED credits. For more information on PERMINATOR, call (800) 342-5976, e-mail info@wrmeadows.com, and/or visit www.wrmeadows.com.