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GODERICH, Ontario, March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers are beginning to build the K2 Wind Power Project (K2 Wind), which broke ground today following the successful completion of an $850 million financing, which was secured with 15 financial institutions in the form of a construction loan that will convert to long-term operational debt. Located in Goderich, the 270 megawatt (MW) wind power project is hiring local workers and using Ontario-made products, including 140 wind turbine towers made in Windsor and blades manufactured in Tillsonburg. As the project gears up, workers have already rented more than two dozen apartments and homes in Goderich, and employees are helping to boost the local economy as they shop in the area. In total, more than 1,000 workers from across southwestern Ontario will be involved in the manufacturing and assembly of the wind turbines, as well as site construction and operations. Once operational in the second half of 2015, K2 Wind will generate clean power for approximately 100,000 Ontario homes each year. The Project will create approximately 18 to 24 permanent full-time positions, generating about $1.5 million of employment income annually. K2 Wind is being developed jointly by Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung), Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) and Capital Power LP (Capital Power).

FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerlux CEO/President Chuck Campagna announced that Amerlux's Hornet HP Downlights have won Architectural SSL Magazine's Product Innovation Award in the category of Downlights, with a Special Citation Award for the Hornet Retrofit. Amerlux, a global leader in lighting, product innovation, manufacturing and creative lighting solutions, has engineered these downlights for ambient and task lighting in retail, hospitality and commercial environments. Energy Star rated, Hornet HP is small in size but big on performance. The 3.5-inch Hornet HP Downlights deliver 986 lumens and an 8,569 CBCP (center beam candle power), equal to the output of the 20w ceramic metal halide, but with the control and crisp color of the MR16 halogen. The fixtures provide excellent control, color and performance. Hornet HP Downlights are available in round/square apertures, as well as open/lensed and trim/trimless styles for both new construction and remodeling projects. Styles include Downlight, Adjustable, Pinhole Adjustable, Pinhole Slot, Pinhole Shower, Lensed Downlight, and Lensed Wall Wash. Available in a variety of color temperatures, CRI options and beam spreads—Narrow Spot, Spot, Narrow Flood, Medium Flood, Flood, and Wide Flood. Hornet HP uses an electronic constant current LED driver and ELV or Triac dimming, which ensures compatibility with existing dimming systems. Trim finishes are offered in Matte Black, Matte White and Matte Silver.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Faucet is pleased to introduce its latest lineup of products for the bathroom. Delta® products slated to hit the shelves this year include an affordable digital shower technology and complete product suite featuring an easy-to-install widespread faucet, as well as attractive Universal Design solutions. For the tub and shower, Delta Faucet presents its award-winning Temp2O™ Technology, a digital temperature display featuring LED color indicators to signal different water temperature ranges for easy, visual indication. This offering gives consumers convenience and peace of mind, having an indication of the temperature of their water before getting in, and will be available on a variety of handshowers, showerheads and tub faucets beginning this summer. Also available later this year, the Ashlyn™ product suite blends sleek, angular lines with soft edges for maximum versatility and modern flair. This collection marks the first Delta lavatory collection to incorporate the brand's revolutionary EZ Anchor® top-down mounting assembly on its widespread faucet to promote easy installation. Finally, the Delta brand infuses style into a new collection of hidden-in-plain-sight bathroom safety accessories. Available now, the Decor Assist accessory suite includes a range of stylish towel bars, corner shelves and tissue holders, each supporting up to 300 lbs of weight when properly installed. These accessories coordinate with contemporary, transitional and traditional design styles and are offered in Chrome, Stainless, Champagne Bronze™, and Venetian Bronze® finishes. The traditional suite of Decor Assist accessories is also available in Polished Nickel.

The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest and the Városliget Zrt. (Liget Park) announce the launch of four open, international, two-stage architectural competitions to design five museum buildings in Budapest’s city park. The Liget Budapest Project will consist of the construction of these new buildings, the complete renewal of the park’s green area, and the renovation of the existing institutions. It will make Budapest City Park one of the best-known touristic and cultural destinations in Budapest as well as a unique family park recognized throughout Europe. Ken Yeang will represent the UIA on the prestigious international jury. A total of 870 000 euro in prize money will be awarded during these competitions.

The UIA global network for young architects and students of architecture is being launched. All the UIA member sections were invited to designate two delegates, and a great many of our member organisations responded with candidatures of talented young architects and students to represent their country. The UIA Bureau members reviewed the candidatures, and chose from among them a committee of young architects and a sub-committee of students in architecture, made up of five members each (one delegate for each UIA region). A reporter, Marine de la Guerrande (France), and a coordinator, Joseph P. Lai (USA), were also selected. They will be invited to the next UIA Council session in Durban, in August 2014, and charged with developing a structure to stimulate and enrich exchange among the various delegates. Following Durban, the committees will have one year to define the network’s working structure and methods and create a programme of activities. A Facebook page has already been created. https://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Architects-Students/405974536206887

INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in the U.S., which is equal to the annual water use of more than 11 million homes, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).1 In conjunction with the EPA WaterSense® program's "Fix a Leak Week", Delta Faucet, the EPA's 2013 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year, informs consumers about leak detection and prevention in the bath. A showerhead leaking at 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons of water per year, the same amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of dishes in the dishwasher. Replacing older, inefficient toilets with new WaterSense labeled ones could save up to 13,000 gallons of water per year and nearly $2,400 in water and wastewater bills over the lifetime of the toilets. Leaky faucets are another source of extreme water waste in the home. Most leaks can be fixed by checking faucet washers and gaskets for wear and replacing them if necessary. With simple upgrades, saving water and lowering monthly bills can be easy. For additional information about these products and other water-efficient solutions from Delta Faucet, visit: deltafaucet.com. Or, check out epa.gov/watersense to learn more about Fix a Leak Week and ways to promote water efficiency.

IRVING, Texas (March 18, 2014) - Sixty seconds of an RCI Trade Show attendee's time equals a donation to the RCI Foundation. IB Roof Systems™ announced today it will donate a minimum of $1,000 to the Lewis W. Newlan Educational Fund on Sunday, March 23, during the annual RCI Foundation Auction at the 19th Annual RCI Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif. As a means to educate RCI roofing consultants about IB's PVC Single Ply Roofing Membrane Systems, the company has agreed to donate $20 per trade show attendee who visits the IB booth and answers a few simple questions that comprise the 60-second, "IB-IQ" questionnaire. The IB-IQ questionnaire is an iPAD-based set of questions about IB Roof, their products and the roofing systems they offer. In an effort to support the educational initiatives of the RCI Foundation, IB has pledged a donation of at least $1,000 and possibly more based on how many attendees answer the IB-IQ questionnaire. At $20 per attendee, the more attendees who complete the IB-IQ questionnaire the more money IB will give to the RCI Foundation up to $5,000. The RCI Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization that financially supports activities that advance the knowledge of the building envelope, including publications, educational programs and research. The Foundation is separate and independent from RCI, Inc., which is the organizer of the RCI Conference and Trade Show, to be held at the Anaheim Hilton and Anaheim Convention Center March 20-25.

Representatives from across the building industry, including code officials, building owners, manufacturers, designers and energy efficiency advocates, have come together under the leadership of the National Institute of Building Sciences to develop a new approach to meeting energy efficiency requirements. This “Outcome-based Pathway,” which the group submitted as a proposed code change to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), appears in the monograph of IgCC proposed changes that the International Code Council released this past Friday, March 15, for public review. The industry group specifically focused on an outcome-based approach to address a number of challenges facing the building industry: Code departments have limited resources available to enforce building codes (particularly energy codes, which are not usually seen as a life safety issue). Energy use is highly measurable, yet current code pathways anticipate results from designs; they do not assess actual building performance. Designers do not have the flexibility to use some of the latest technologies or practices to achieve energy efficiency requirements. Not all energy-saving strategies, such as building orientation, are effectively captured in codes. Energy efficiency goals increasingly rely on reductions in energy use at the systems level, but the IECC has primarily focused on a component approach. A growing percentage of energy uses associated with buildings are not currently covered within the existing code framework (i.e., plug loads).

Hampshire, IL – W. R. MEADOWS’ HYDRALASTIC 836 is a cold-applied, solvent-free, single-component waterproofing compound that will not shrink, has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, has very low odor, and will not crack in extreme cold or slump due to softening at high temperatures. This new product technology can be used on interior or exterior concrete surfaces, where protection from water intrusion is desired and can be used for both above-grade, and below-grade applications. HYDRALASTIC 836 is also excellent for horizontal and vertical applications such as waterproofing plaza decks, planter boxes, and sealing parapets. It’s even ideal for positive-side waterproofing for foundations and in between-slab applications. For more information about HYDRALASTIC 836 including Data Sheet, CAD Details, and Guide Specs visit www.wrmeadows.com or call (847) 214-2100.

KOHLER, Wis. – Feb. 4, 2014 – After an overwhelmingly positive reception of the Kohler Moxie showerhead + wireless speaker, Kohler Co. introduces a rainhead configuration for the showerhead and speaker combo. An increased consumer demand for differentiated and personalized showering experiences brought the Kohler Moxie Rainhead to life. The original design's ability to stream audio through Bluetooth*-enabled devices introduced the opportunity to make showering a more personalized experience. Now, the new Kohler Moxie Rainhead design allows for even more options. Moxie Rainhead features ninety angled nozzles and utilizes air-induction technology to maximize the combination of air and water to deliver a full, rich spray. The rainhead design pairs well with the Kohler HydroRail shower column to provide an elevated showering experience. Configuring the rainhead on a shower column allows users to easily reach, remove, and reconnect the wireless magnetic speaker inside the showerhead.

KOHLER, Wis. – Feb. 4, 2014 – Continuing to innovate in unexpected ways, Kohler introduces Preserve, an ingenious series of kitchen sinks engineered to create a scratch barrier, protecting stainless steel and maintaining its pristine look. Preserve is a factory-applied surface treatment that has the added benefit of scratch resistance while still wiping clean just as easily as any stainless steel sink. It keeps Kohler stainless steel sinks looking newer longer. Homeowners have long been drawn to stainless steel sinks because of the sophisticated, flawless look of the material. Stainless steel gives a kitchen an upscale, professional appearance and is easy to match with other appliances, but buyers are often concerned about how stainless steel will hold up and worry that over time denting or scratching will mar the surface. Preserve allows homeowners to invest in and enjoy their kitchen sink with full confidence in its lasting beauty.

Theme of the Competition The Unexpected City is a city of wonder, a city where imagination, creativity, and the new have boldly surpassed what has been. The Unexpected City is a city which will find a new relationship between ancient tradition, modernity, and technology. It will offer a new perspective in space of living, nature, and respect for everyone with concrete architectural and urban projects. After all, home is not "where the heart is" but where the house and neighborhood reside. I expect high level intellectual ambition, artistic originality, and freedom of thought to bear on those who build the world and on those who take this course. Purpose of the Competition We know the digital city, the sustainable city, and the smart city. But city in transition is also about the unexpected city, like the unexpected creative city, the unexpected social city, the unexpected public space that a city can have, the unexpected city of art, the unexpected social and cultural encounters that a city can give us. So I think the “Unexpected City” is also the city in transition and the city of future. It’s about everything which is not what I expected. It’s about everything which is not on the agenda but will become our agenda because of the creative process.

Insulated metal panels from Metl-Span proved to be a perfect component for the renovation and conversion of a 1940s masonry warehouse to an energy-efficient office facility. Metl-Span has released a comprehensive technical digest titled Fire Resistant Wall and Ceiling Construction to help builders understand the use of its ThermalSafe panels in fire resistant wall and ceiling applications. It offers considerations for a variety of materials and there suitability for different types of construction and general assembly details. Metl-Span offers UL and Intertek certified ThermalSafe fire resistant insulated panels for most fire resistant 1-, 2, and 3- hour rated non-load bearing wall applications, 1½- hour fire resistant rated ceilings, and fire resistance rated door and window assemblies. To download the Fire Resistant Wall and Ceiling Construction, visit www.metl-span.com.

2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Unicel Architectural. A big milestone for us! Over these past 50 years, we’ve chalked up thousands of daylight and vision control projects in dozens of countries for all sorts of uses - hospitals, schools, museums, shopping centers, office buildings, and more. We’ve worked with thousands of talented architects who have inspired us with their vision and their designs. We’ve learned a lot in 50 years. From architects, from builders, from building occupants and from our own ongoing research and development. We’ve compiled a few highlights of these ‘learnings’ to share with you. Click on the MORE link for information.

ATLANTA, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific Wood Products has launched an app for their structural panel products to deliver content in a convenient, on-demand, and easy-to-read format. The GP Panel Guide app is a free download, available in the App Store for iPad and iPhone, and the Google Play Store for Android devices. Applications include roof sheathing; wall sheathing; sub-floor; interior panels; exterior siding; and projects. Correlating products featured in the app are Plytanium® sheathing; BlueRibbon® sheathing; Thermostat® radiant barrier; Plytanium® Sturd-I-Floor® panels; DryPly® Plywood; Blue Ribbon® Sturd-I-Floor® panels; DryGuard® Enhanced OSB; DryMax™ High-Performance OSB; Plytanium® siding; Ply-Bead® panels; and Plytanium® sanded panels. Within each product information area, users will find a short product summary followed by links to product specifications, installation tips, warranty information, product sustainability facts, and third-party certification information. Finally, there is a section on how to read an APA grade stamp, which is the stamp put on nearly all Georgia-Pacific structural panel products and is the manufacturer's assurance that the product is manufactured to industry standards.

CLEVELAND, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sherwin-Williams today announced the launch of its online Spanish platform focusing on Hispanic homeowners, contractors and designers. Sherwin-Williams will feature tips, how-to articles and color information from leading Hispanic bloggers and Sherwin-Williams color experts. The new site, integrated with Sherwin-Williams Facebook and Twitter accounts, will connect Latino paint and color professionals, homeowners and designers with inspiring content in their own voice. For more information on Sherwin-Williams Latino, visit them online at www.facebook.com/SherwinWilliamsLatino

Once again Caesarstone worked closely with our partners at Architectural Digest to create stunning bars and tabletop applications for the 2014 Architectural Digest Greenroom at the Oscars. This year's Greenroom was designed by renowned AD100 architect David Rockwell and included a digital art installation co-curated by Rockwell and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon. As an official sponsor, Caesarstone quartz surfaces ran fluidly throughout the exclusive backstage lounge, whose design Rockwell describes as "casual luxe." Caesarstone was proud to partner with Hudson furniture to furnish the Greenroom with a custom-made main bar Jet Black 3100. Other pieces included a tabletop in Shitake 4230, and a buffet tabletop and mini-bar in Belgian Moon 4100.

West Caldwell, New Jersey –MaxLite® has received the 2014 Top Products Award for its Direct Lit LED Flat Panel Performance Series, from Building Operating Management (BOM) magazine. The BOM Top Products is an award program that recognizes the year’s most popular, useful and innovative products as deemed by building owners and facilities management professionals in a nationwide survey. Readers selected from 465 products, and the top 15 percent of products was selected as top products and featured in the February 2014 issue and on www.facilitiesnet.com. View the data sheets at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.maxlite.com/datasheet/1x4-direct-lit-flat-panel---ps, http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.maxlite.com/datasheet/2x2-direct-lit-flat-panel---ps and http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.maxlite.com/datasheet/2x4-direct-lit-flat-panel---ps. View the product photo at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.maxlite.com/PDFs/PR/PRkit/MaxLite_PerformanceFlatPanels_Award.zip.

KENNESAW, Ga., March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Automated Logic Corporation (ALC), a leading provider of innovative building automation systems that maximize energy efficiency while ensuring occupant comfort, announced the release of Eco-Screen, an interactive software application that showcases energy and conservation measures within a building. This application seamlessly integrates with the WebCTRL® building automation system and metering devices to monitor energy data, and then displays the information on a large touch-screen monitor in a lobby or shared area of a building. Automated Logic is part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). For more information about the Eco-Screen application and Automated Logic, visit www.automatedlogic.com or follow the company on Twitter: @AutomatedLogic.

CINCINNATI, March 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products continues to transform the mezzanine flooring industry with added value in products and services. In the product category Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products has introduced a new finish by the name of Diamond Seal® 2. Diamond Seal® 2 provides the following benefits for the material handling industry: • Tough scratch and wear resistance • Taber abrasion protection • Tighter color tolerances • Exceptional resistance to common stains (NEMA LD 3.4 tested with 29 reagents) • More skid resistance than other floor finishes (coefficient of friction test data available) • Optional ESD Certified Static Control Additionally Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products now offers ResinDek® Floor Graphics, which allow customers to design their own message and graphics for ResinDek® mezzanine flooring panels. Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products has recently received a CE Mark for all ResinDek® panels that ship into Europe. In addition, ResinDek® panels have passed the European Reaction to Fire Test, and received a Class "O" Fire Rating from the United Kingdom. This will allow more warehouses in Europe to install ResinDek® mezzanine flooring panels. Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products is also proud to announce the ISO 9001 certification of their manufacturing facility and parent company Universal Woods, Inc. For more information regarding these new products please see Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products at the upcoming MODEX Show in Booth No. 7934 or contact them at 888-755-3048 or www.resindek.com.

Ideal Picture Hanging Hook Earns Patent Published March 6, 2014 by Merit AS Hanging Systems received notice from the US Patent and Trademark Office that the recently redesigned Mini Hook has achieved a patent on its design. This is the third major version of the diminutive cable hanging hook. Mini Hook, Swivel The earlier version of this hook introduced the popular swivel feature that allows the body to rotate within the formed wire hook portion of the assembly. This is a great convenience feature that allows for left and right-handed use, which is particularly handy when adjusting frame height in tight or difficult locations. Mini Hook, Security Another attribute of this frame hook is that it may be used in a way that provides picture hanging security or anti-theft capability.

WINCHESTER, Va., March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Awards season is here – and Trex is on top once again. Trex Company, the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, recently received top honors from two of the industry's most respected reader surveys – Green Builder Media's 2014 Reader's Choice Awards and Peninsula Publishing's 2013 Building Products Brand Survey – underscoring the brand's leadership and preference among architects, builders and contractors and other trade professionals. In the decking products category, Green Builder Media 2014 Reader's Choice Awards, voters selected Trex® decking as the "greenest" in the industry. This accolade comes on the heels of recognition by the readers of Builder & Developer, Green Home Builder and BuilderBytes.com, who collectively ranked Trex the number one preferred decking brand in the industry in Peninsula Publishing's 2013 Building Products Brand Survey. The results of Peninsula Publishing's 2013 Building Products Brand Survey appeared in the February issues of both Builder & Developer and Green Home Builder, and may also be viewed online at www.bdmag.com.

SCRANTON, Pa., March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- When is a pavilion not just a pavilion? That would be one that's been built by Nathan Denson, owner of By the Book Builders of Voluntown, CT. Denson has the passion and vision to take an ordinary pavilion project and make it extraordinary. For one recent project, Denson created the ultimate in craftsmanship with an AZEK-trimmed pavilion for a homeowner seeking to take home entertainment to a whole new level. Located in Ledyard, CT, the pavilion used AZEK Trim material throughout to capture the old world New England charm—but comes with many high tech amenities that are anything but quaint. Some of the pavilion's special features include dramatic lighting that sets the stage for nighttime entertainment, while ceiling fans keep things cool during the long summer evenings. Denson also used AZEK crown moulding to fabricate custom copper-lined Yankee Gutters into both eaves, which are subtle, functional and a beautiful feature of this pavilion. As a finishing touch, he used AZEK Trim to wrap columns and trim the soffits, as well as AZEK Beadboard to finish off the ceiling. For more information about By the Book Builders, visit www.btbbuilder.com or email freeconsult@btbbuilder.com. To learn more about AZEK Trim, visit www.azek.com.

VERONAFIERE BELIEVES IN THE EARTHMOVING INDUSTRY MEETING WITH ASSOCIATIONS AND COMPANIES ON 17 MARCH TO DEFINE THE 2014 EDITION OF SAMOTER AND ASPHALTICA Giovanni Mantovani, CEO & Director General of VeronaFiere: "We can overcome the crisis together. Our role is to organize exhibitions at the service of the company system, from large groups to small-medium enterprises. For this reason, we have made a major investment on the domestic market and for incoming foreign trade delegations." In this context, Samoter will also be the occasion for comparisons between the sector and the Government, especially with the Ministry of Economic Development, Infrastructures and Transport and the Ministry of Agriculture in order to identify effective measures to promote the development of the sector. Verona, 7 March 2014. A not to be missed appointment 8-11 May at Veronafiere for the 29th edition of Samoter, the triennial international exhibition dedicated to earth-moving and building machinery (www.samoter.com). The exhibition, first held in 1964 in Verona, will be flanked by Asphaltica, the Exhibition of Road, Safety and Infrastructure Solutions and Technologies (www.asphaltica.it). With a view to the event next May, the Veronafiere will host a meeting on 17 March with trade associations and represented companies to define together, given the continuing and heavy crisis still affecting this sector, the overall proposal and distinctive profile of the 29th edition of Samoter and Asphaltica, in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for those taking part who still firmly believe in the need for the country to have its own organic representation of sector needed to ensure modernization and the implementation of major infrastructures. In this context, Samoter will also be the occasion for comparisons between the sector and the Government, especially with the Ministry of Economic Development, Infrastructures and Transport and the Ministry of Agriculture in order to identify effective measures to promote the development of the sector. "If we have to talk about crisis we must also illuminate and illustrate at the same time the responsiveness companies are providing for the creation of an infrastructure network to make road, connection and environmental maintenance systems credible and especially genuinely competitive. We organize exhibitions serving the country, events that are vital for the system of large, medium and small companies that so often ensure excellent solutions and innovations. Exhibitions are not organised merely to ride on the back of mature markets but also to provide tools for recovery and revival," said the CEO & Director General of Veronafiere, Giovanni Mantovani, in clarifying the objective of the meeting. In fact, the meeting with trade associations and companies will also define the last detailed steps as regards investments to promote incoming delegations of operators, expected today not only from Italy but also from Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kurdistan, Russia, the Balkan countries, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Norway, Romania, Poland, the United States of America, Brazil, South Africa, former Soviet republics and the Mediterranean area.

Terry Anderson, owner of TRA Snow and Sun, has been awarded a US Patent for a clamp-on bracket used in retaining snow or attaching solar panels on metal roofs Terry Anderson, owner of TRA Snow and Sun, Inc. of American Fork, Utah, received a US Patent for one of his latest inventions, a clamp-on bracket for use in retaining snow and solar panels on metal roofs. Anderson also has two other patents. He invented the original Snow Bracket for retaining snow on tile roofs as well as the Ridge Riser® which is used to attach and elevate the ridge board to increase ventilation and provide more strength for high wind resistance. The new clamp-on bracket can be used for securing roof snow fences, attaching solar panels, mounting conduits on a roof and creating roof platforms without penetrating the roof system. Retaining snow on roofs is important due to the obvious danger created when heavy snow and/or ice avalanches. Such avalanches can cause injury or death to people and damage to property. Since metal roofs naturally have a slippery surface, it is especially critical to install a snow retention system.

Courses taken on AEC Daily’s website grew by 48% in 2013 and registered users grew by 121%. While architects are still AEC Daily’s largest group of learners (accounting for about half) other design professionals are quickly discovering the educational opportunities as well. Engineers are the second largest group. Interior designers experienced the most growth and now account for 11% of registered learners. While AEC Daily has experienced growth every year for the last decade, the 2013 increase was particularly significant. As the North American leader in A/E/C (architecture / engineering / construction) online education, their trend is an indicator of a bolstering construction industry. Geographically, 77% of learners came from the United States and 11% from Canada. “Our page views are measured in the millions but nobody should care about that” said Jeff Rice, president of AEC Daily. “What matters is measuring engagement. Our learners aren’t just visits or hits; they are real people who keep coming back to spend a significant amount of time upgrading their knowledge.” AEC Daily is committed to providing high quality education. That is one of the reasons why they are the only company to have won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA/CES Award for Excellence for Internet Platform Providers.