MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Benjamin Moore, one of North America's most respected paint and coatings brands, announced today the launch of Bendoku, a mobile puzzle game that will challenge your ability to distinguish and arrange colors. As challenging and fun as word games and crossword puzzles, Bendoku turns color palettes and color theory into a fun and interactive game featuring three Benjamin Moore signature color collections: Color Preview, Affinity and Williamsburg. With the launch of Bendoku, Benjamin Moore is continuing to innovate its mobile and social media platforms to meet the needs of today’s younger and female homeowners. Recent reports show that women now make up between 40-45 percent of all U.S. gamers, confirming an upward trend for female players. Additionally, industry reports cite that app usage on smartphones are continuing to grow in 2014. With Bendoku, consumers can add home decorating and design to their list of favorite gaming apps. Bendoku is based on the popular game Blendoku, created by Lonely Few, LLC. Blendoku is a worldwide sensation that has received five stars on the Google Play store and has over three million downloads to date. Players complete levels by moving paint color chips onto a puzzle board completing blends from one color to another. There are a total of 250 levels, each increasing in difficulty. As users progress through levels they can save their favorite colors and share them on Facebook and Twitter. Players can also promote their color expertise via social media when each color collection level pack is completed. Bendoku is free and now available in the Apple iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Kindle mobile app stores.

MILTON, ON, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - ROXUL Inc., the largest manufacturer of stone wool insulation products in North America is pleased to announce the renaming of the ROXUL Industrial and Marine insulation products centering on Performance Driven Solutions with a global focus. ProRox is a series of non-combustible Stone Wool (Mineral Wool) insulation products designed for industrial/mechanical applications where personnel protection, high temperature, acoustics, energy saving, emission control, compressive strength, fire resistance and moisture resistance are concerns SeaRox is a series of again non-combustible Stone Wool (Mineral Wool) insulation products designed for marine and offshore applications where acoustics, high temperature and fire resistance are concerns. ROXUL products have certificates of approvals for US Coast Guard, Transport Canada and Lloyds. Our naming structure allows you to quickly find the right product for the right application. It also aligns ROXUL with other participating ROCKWOOL companies to provide a true global product offering and more transparency.

Imagine a road or driveway that also generates electricity from the sun. That’s the goal of the Solar Roadways project, a modular paving system of solar panels that can withstand the heaviest of trucks. The project has already received two phases of funding from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration for research and development of a paving system that will pay for itself over its lifespan. The inventors, Scott and Julie Brusaw, are seeking funding on Indiegogo to wrap up their Phase II contract for a prototype parking lot. They’re looking for funds to enter the production phase. The Solar Road Panels could be installed on any flat surface like roads, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, bike paths, playgrounds or any surface under the sun. The panels would pay for themselves primarily through the generation of electricity, which can power homes and businesses connected via driveways and parking lots. A nationwide system could produce more clean renewable energy than a country uses as a whole

Ettore Riello, President of Veronafiere, is delighted to invite you to the Press Conference presenting the 2014 edition of: MARMOMACC and ABITARE IL TEMPO Date: Wednesday 4 June 2014 – 11.00 am Location: Triennale di Milano, Sala LAB – Viale Alemagna 6 Speakers Ettore Riello, President of Veronafiere Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Veronafiere Luciano Galimberti, President of ADI Giuseppe Viganò, Designer Special guest speaker Martina Corgnati, Art Historian and Curator Moderator Giorgio Tartaro, Journalist and TV Presenter RSVP ZED_COMM Silvia Boccardi Mob. +39 327 2236481 silvia@zedcomm.it Cecilia Giolli Ph. +39 02 36563914 cecilia.giolli@zedcomm.it

Appointment in Verona with a LECTIO MAGISTRALIS by the Spanish architect Banca Popolare di Verona Conference Room on Saturday 24 May 2014 at 10.00 Verona, May 2014 - On Saturday 24 May 2014 at 10.00 a.m., the Banca Popolare di Verona Conference Room in Via San Cosimo 10 will host the Lectio Magistralis by Spanish architect Juan Manuel Palerm Salazar with the title “Built Landscapes”. The event is part of the cycle of events involving international personalities titled "Landscape Saturdays" organised by the Order of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists of the Province of Verona and is shared with Veronafiere in continuity with Marmomacc's own 'Lectio Magistralis' events, in collaboration with the Department of Art Museums and Monuments of Verona City Council. The work of Juan Manuel Palerm Salazar, partner since 1986 with Leopoldo Tabares de Nava in the "Palerm & Tabares de Nava Arquitectos" Studio, places special attention on aspects of the place and local area where architecture must reassess its relationship with the landscape amidst natural and urban elements as part of the language of architecture itself. The relationship between city-project and local area-landscape in the architecture of Palerm & Tabares de Nava consequently emerges as a duality seeking for equilibrium in the face of differences of scale and sites. The Lectio Magistralis will be opened by welcome speeches by Verona City Council, Veronafiere and Verona Order of Architects, and will be introduced by Alberto Vignolo, editor of "Architetti Verona" and presenter Anna Merci. The lecture will be followed by the presentation of the New Italian Blood Landscape Award 2013 for under-36 landscape architects.

June 2nd- June 14th 4pm -7pm, 8 Bayway Walk Breezey Point, New York 11697 NJ Discover with Eco Building Product to bring you the 1st LIVE Virtual Tour of this Eco Home project featuring the latest in *Green Defensive Technology* Monday June 2nd 2014 from 5pm-6:30pm For more information about Eco's Defensive Home Tour, please contact Eco Building Products, Inc. at 201.323.0252 or ctirone@ecob.net.

Newport Beach, CA – Framing & Energy Efficiency Energy codes across the country are promoting the use of increased insulation in the walls of homes and businesses. Compliance becomes increasingly stringent – with each new edition of the energy codes, and building material producers must actively adjust to provide code-compliant products. The Stucco Manufacturers Association is at the forefront of these energy code changes. To build energy-efficient walls, a systems approach should be used. Traditionally, the focus is on the use of insulation between and outside the framing members, but the framing itself also has a large impact on the overall energy performance of a wall. New advanced framing techniques have been developed that improve the overall energy performance of the wall. Through the use of these techniques, traditional three coat without foam board may be used and still meet the new energy code requirements.

Two home industry leaders collaborate to create comprehensive, livable color solutions KOHLER, Wis. — Feb. 3, 2014 — When it comes to color, Kohler Co. and Benjamin Moore know the impact it can have on enhancing a space—as well as the process homeowners undergo to pick the perfect palette. To aid homeowners and members of the trade through the selection process, designers from both companies collaborated to create Collaboration in Full Color, an array of inspiring tools and content that help customers visualize and choose their styles, and then empower them to create it by providing a list of materials to transform that vision into reality. These are the first three of a future series of creative environments, each including a kitchen and a bathroom, launched in this collaboration between Kohler Co. and Benjamin Moore: Southern Charm Inspired by the rich and distinctive architecture of historic southern town, this elegant design palette pulls together soft pinks, saturated blues, cloudy grays and shining details for a look that's worthy of any home. Eastern Mist Inspired by the swirling blend of misty colors that blur the lines of sea and sky on the eastern seaboard, this palette features the beautiful, pale shades of green and blue. Light woods and earthy tones add to the fresh and tranquil spirit of this palette. Northern Roots Even the well-worn, wind-beaten farmhouse has a uniquely wondrous beauty to it. Years of weathering reveal the varying hues of grays and taupes that inspired this palette of deep and complex neutrals, creating a beautifully mature feel. For the two industry pioneers with a combined 216-year history in cultivating color, this collaboration is a natural fit. "Color isn't only a part of our history, it's a part of our heritage dating back to 1927 when we were the very first to apply color to plumbing products," says Tristan Butterfield, Kohler's creative director. "Bold design with color happens a number of ways in the home—some bright and vibrant, others subtle and calming. Teaming up with fellow color leader Benjamin Moore will help us deliver livable color solutions to homeowners in innovative ways." Benjamin Moore's creative director Ellen O'Neill concurs: "Collaboration in Full Color will produce the kinds of inspiring, yet easy-to-use tools and color palettes that designers and consumers have come to expect from Benjamin Moore and Kohler." The content and tools created through this collaboration are available now online as well as in Kohler showrooms and select Benjamin Moore retailers across North America. Additionally, the color collaboration will be rolled out at trade shows, in-market events, and as featured content across several social media channels.

The two international exhibitions dedicated to the construction and road world closed yesterday. The 30th edition of Samoter scheduled 22-25 February 2017. SAMOTER AND ASPHALTICA 2014 ATTRACTED MORE THAN 40 THOUSAND VISITORS - 15% FROM 55 COUNTRIES IMPORTANT RESPONSES FROM INTERNATIONAL AND ITALIAN MARKETS The first signs of recovery, announced in advance by market research, were confirmed by the comments of exhibitors and trade delegations. Top ten international attendance: France, Germany, Switzerland, USA, United Kingdom, Russia, Slovenia, China, Brazil and Spain. Verona, 12 May 2014. The resumption on construction and road markets, even in Italy, is confirmed by comments from exhibitors and trade delegations attending the 29th Samoter and 7th Asphaltica (promoted in collaboration with Siteb). The four event days were attended by more than 40 thousand visitors (15% international from 55 countries - the top ten foreign attendance involved France, Germany, Switzerland, USA, United Kingdom, Russia, Slovenia, China, Brazil and Spain) and more than 200 journalists from 15 countries. There were 445 exhibiting companies (106 from 27 countries) over a total gross area of 50 thousand square meters. Specialist buyers and operators invited by Veronafiere together with Chambers of Commerce and ICE offices in Rome, expressed satisfaction with the quality of exhibits and the operators on show at the two events.

Pulaski, NY - Fulton Companies (www.fulton.com), the global manufacturer of steam, hyfronic and thermal fluid heat transfer products, has expanded its condensing hydronic boiler offereing. The Endura boiler is now availale in 750, 000 (EDR-750) and 1,000,000 (EDR-1000) BTU/Hr model sizes. Released in 2013, Fulton previously offered the Endura in 1,500,000 (EDR-1500) and 2,000,000 (EDR-2000) BTU/Hr sizes. Endura condensing hydronic boilers feature a high quality, duplex stainless steel, three-pass heat exchanger fireside surfaces and up to 12:1 turn down capabilities. The entire Endura product line carries Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Instistiute (AHRI) certification. the EDR-750 model size is certified at 97.1% efficiency, the EDR-1000 is certified at 95.3% efficiency, the EDR-1500 is certified at 93.5% efficiency, and the EDR-2000 is certified at 93.7% efficiency.

The Broadway Park Lofts are a victorious triumph in architectural achievement and urban residential development perseverance. These luxurious loft-style condominium units are refining urban lifestyle preferences and changing the landscape in Salt Lake City. According to the American Institute of Architects, 63% of architects cite outdoor living space as the most popular ‘special function room’ in housing construction, and Remodeling Magazine’s 2014 Cost-Vs.-Value Report includes multiple deck addition options in the ‘biggest gainers’ category. There is no doubt that outdoor living space is growing in demand in residential construction in both single family homes and multi-residential developments. Roof decks sometimes bring hesitancy to developers as there are so many considerations to constructing them properly. When any outdoor pedestrian surface is situated over living space, a reliable walkable, waterproof surface is critical. ClearWater Homes boldly and confidently set precedence for roof top decks in Salt Lake City with this project by utilizing the specialized roof deck waterproofing provided by Duradek vinyl membranes. Not only was Duradek a proven, reliable, warrantied solution for waterproofing the roof decks, but it also provided a low maintenance surface for the owners of the units sine Duradek vinyl does not require any maintenance to continue performing…just an occasional cleaning to maintain its aesthetic appeal.

OTTAWA, May 7, 2014 /CNW/ - The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is pleased to announce Holcim Canada is a Gold level CaGBC National Sponsor for the second year in a row. Through its National Sponsorship program, the CaGBC is providing the green building industry with opportunities to support the Council's goal of accelerating the transformation of the built environment to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities throughout Canada. As a Gold level National Sponsor, Holcim Canada is also a lead sponsor of the CaGBC National Conference 'Building Lasting Change' held in Toronto this year, as well as supporting chapter events in Ontario and Quebec. The company has also worked with the CaGBC to encourage Canadian sustainable construction projects to be recognized globally via the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, a $2 million (USD) international competition recognizing and rewarding visions and projects in sustainable construction.

Reliance Foundry is proud to support "Bike To Work" Week with a contest that will award $5000 in gear to a cycling commuter or an organization that promotes cycling to work. Have you ridden your bike to work during the past year or are you planning to in the near future? Do you want to help encourage your employees’ use of cycling for transportation to and from work? To show its support for conscientious commuting, Reliance Foundry, North America’s premier supplier of commercial bike racks, bike bollards, and bike storage lockers, is awarding $5,000 in biking equipment to the business professional who can most cleverly articulate how biking to work has changed their life, or how they think cycling to work could change their or their coworkers’ or employees’ lives. The contest will coincide with this year’s Bike to Work Week with the winner being announced on Bike to Work Day (May 16th, 2014). You don’t have to be a regular cyclist; you just have to have tried or plan to try cycling to work. Reliance Foundry wants to hear your story! Pedals for Professionals Submit your presentation on how biking to work has changed your life or how it would have a positive effect on your coworkers or employees for a chance to win $5,000 in cycling gear. Eligibility: all full time employees, of all companies, who are over eighteen years of age. Presentations: written documents, imagery, infographics, videos and blogs will all be accepted Submissions: email marketing@reliance-foundry.com or post you presentation directly to the Pedals for professionals LinkedIn page. Prize: Reliance Foundry will purchase the winning participant’s gear-of-choice and have shipped directly to their location Reliance Foundry will accept submissions up until May 14, 2014(latest). Reliance Foundry reserves the right to publish any submitted work in whatever manner it sees fit. Winning entries may be used partially or in full in one of Reliance Foundry’s future commercial bike rack blog posts. Please email submissions, links and any questions to marketing@reliance-foundry.com.

MELBOURNE, Australia-Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, announced today that it is showcasing a broad range of energy-efficient solutions for a variety of applications at CeBIT Australia 2014. Delta’s building automation solutions for HVAC systems commonly enable up to 50% in energy savings which is a significant benefit for Australian enterprises that must deal with some of the highest electricity costs in the world. Delta is also introducing its uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products in the Australian marketplace that are highly adaptable, scalable and capable of enhancing the energy efficiency and reliability of mission critical applications, such as banking, healthcare, telecom services, mid-sized datacenters and others.

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. has launched the Vectorworks Design Scholarship program to recognize students around the world who are pursuing education as a means to build their skills and solve challenging design problems. Students across all design disciplines may submit their best work, created in any software program, and answer a few short questions to be considered for cash prizes up to $10,000 USD and other awards. The scholarship program supports promising students on two levels. First, Vectorworks Design Scholarships will be presented to multiple winners around the globe. Prize packages include $3,000 USD, Vectorworks® Designer with Renderworks® software for a computer lab at the winner’s school and virtual or in-person training for faculty and students. Winners will be announced August 30, 2014. Second, all Vectorworks Design Scholarship recipients will compete for The Richard Diehl Award, a global award named after the founder and current chairman of Nemetschek Vectorworks that recognizes the top overall submission to the program. The winner will be announced September 10, 2014, and receive an additional $7,000 USD. Students may submit their designs at www.vectorworks.net/scholarship through 11:59 p.m. ET on July 30, 2014. An international panel of judges will evaluate the submissions. Entrants must be pursuing a design-oriented degree and enrolled or accepted for enrollment in undergraduate or graduate studies for six or more credits at an accredited college or university in 2014-2015. Learn more about the Vectorworks Design Scholarship program by contacting academicteam@vectorworks.net or following @Vectorworks and #FundMyVision.

The 12th China International Roofing & Waterproofing Expo (R&W2014) will be held from July 17 to 19, 2014 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, according to sources from China National Building Waterproof Association (CWA), the organizer of the expo. Co-organizers for the expo include China National Building Materials Group and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With rapid economic development in China, demand for waterproofing materials for infrastructure construction, including for the construction of railways, airports, highways and ports, is increasingly high. In addition, with numerous regulations and controls imposed by the government at a macroeconomic level, a high number of infrastructure construction projects as well as the rapid urbanization of the country will significantly boost the demand for and production of waterproofing materials. R&W 2014 brings the entire waterproofing industry to a whole new level against the current favorable environment.

International A' Design Award & Competition (designaward.com), the worlds' largest and most diffused international design awards announced results of the recent design competition. There are 760 Winners from 78 countries in 75 different design disciplines. Entries were carefully evaluated by an internationally influential jury panel composed of prominent academics, influential press members, talented design professionals and design-oriented entrepreneurs who devoted great care and attention to while voting each entry. A' Design Award results are announced every year on April 15. Best products, projects and services worldwide that demonstrate superior design, technology and creativity are rewarded with the A' Design Prize; the symbol of excellence in design and innovation. There are five different levels of distinction: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron A' Design Award Trophies are distributed annually in all design disciplines. Designers, companies and institutions from all countries are annually called to take part in the accolades by nominating their best works, projects and products for award consideration.

The Deep Green Residence Hall at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, has earned LEED v2009 Platinum Certification and a score of 90 points, making the facility the highest-scoring, LEED-certified residence hall in the world. The LEED certification denotes independent verification from the U.S. Green Building Council that a building is designed and constructed "using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health." In determining a building's certification, LEED measures performance in several sustainability categories, including energy and atmosphere (energy consumption and monitoring and the use of renewable energy sources), water efficiency, materials and resources, innovation in design, and awareness and education. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Berea serves as a model for sustainability by committing to construction projects that reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources while protecting the health of buildings' occupants. The first new residential facility constructed at Berea College since the Ecovillage a decade ago, this $15.8 million residence hall is the third campus building to earn LEED certification. Lincoln Hall, the college's administration building, earned a Silver certification in 2004 and historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant was the first hotel in Kentucky to earn a LEED Gold certification in 2010.

Chicago (March 2014)—As part of Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) renovation of Islington Subway Station, Rockfon® Planostile™ Snap-in specialty metal ceiling system met the requirements for performance, appearance, longevity and for ease of installation, which was managed by TTC’s own team. The master specification developed on Islington Station serves as the basis for all ceiling replacement needs in the TTC stations currently scheduled for renovation. After enduring for decades, Islington station’s ceiling system was ready for a fresh look. Another manufacturer’s linear metal ceiling had been installed during the early 1980s. “It was showing its age, was difficult to remove and re-install, and was difficult to keep clean,” said John Amaral, senior designer with TTC’s plant maintenance department/engineering. Ceiling specifications were driven by TTC’s engineering, construction and expansion department with priority to performance. Amaral also emphasizes that ease of installation and maintenance was critical, as TTC’s team at Islington would take on these responsibilities themselves.