Surrey, BC- May 20, 2015 Meet the next generation of Topless Glass Railing Systems, the Panorama Universal Post... The multi-function insert component provides the ultimate versatility for custom projects allowing you to adjust your glass height and angles (up to a 60 degree variance) for a nearly limitless range of options for your outdoor designs. Whether you want the topless glass railing system for a view deck, as a wind wall or a privacy screen, the Panorama Universal Post can provide a sophisticated look for a wide range of design options. You even have the option of adding a top rail to the system (The XLPR Top Rail) but keep the bottomless railing look for your view; and the standard 3" gap from glass to deck allows for easy year-round cleaning including snow removal.

MADISON, OH — May 20, 2015 — An easy-to-remove dissipating resin cure for freshly placed concrete has been announced by ChemMasters, Inc. EZ Strip Cure™ DR is a water-based, low- VOC, low odor curing compound that cures concrete to ASTM C309 and AASHTO M 148 standards. Unlike other dissipating cure products, EZ Strip Cure DR does not require UV exposure, making it ideal for either indoor or outdoor use. It is easily removed with light mechanical or hand abrasion after curing is complete. Outdoors, low pressure water spray can be used for removal. Application is simple, using standard spraying equipment. It will not clog or load diamond polishing tools and, therefore, does not require removal from substrates that are to be diamond polished. EZ Strip Cure DR dissipates quickly for early removal with a low rpm floor buffer, walk behind or riding floor cleaner with stiff bristle pads, 100 grit sandpaper or 100 grit abrasive screen, or stiff bristle hand-held brushes. The ease of removal makes it an ideal choice for surfaces scheduled to receive subsequent treatments with dustproofers, liquid hardeners and densifiers, penetrating water repellent, polymer coatings or other floor coverings. ChemMasters, Inc. is a 59 year-old manufacturer of specialty concrete chemicals used to improve, repair and protect concrete and masonry. The company is the acknowledged leader in the formulation and manufacturing of low-VOC solvent-based products for use in the states that require them. A state-of-the-art research and development facility is operated by ChemMasters to advance the science of concrete improvement.

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: WNDW) today announced plans to replace traditional electrical wiring connections with a simplified next-generation system for collecting the power produced by its see-through electricity-generating windows. In addition to reducing costs, ease of electrical installation will be important to window fabricators, glass installers (i.e., glaziers), electricians, and maintenance personnel. The replacement of today’s cumbersome methods with the Company’s easy power connection system (‘module interconnects’) is also important for new construction and retrofit applications of SolarWindow™ electricity-generating window modules on skyscrapers and tall towers. SolarWindow™ products, currently under development, already boast the industry’s fastest published financial payback of less than one year. Last month, the Company’s Power Production and Financial Model was reviewed and validated by a team of third-party, independent engineers and scientists at the University of North Carolina Charlotte Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (UNCC-EPIC). “We have always had absolute confidence in the financial case for our SolarWindow™ products, and with the support of independent validations, we’re now focused on addressing the very real needs of future customers and end-users. “Low-cost scale-up and manufacturing, ease-of-installation, and warranties are at the top of our list of ongoing development efforts,” explained Mr. John A. Conklin, President and CEO of SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. Recently, based on encouraging durability test results that show transparent SolarWindow™ electricity-generating coatings have the capability of meeting or exceeding warranty periods for commercial-grade window products, the Company announced plans to accelerate its durability testing. Working see-through SolarWindow™ modules have set records for both size and power production. A single installation of SolarWindow™ products on all four sides of tall towers could generate 50-times greater power than traditional rooftop systems and 15-times their environmental benefits.

New tool combines spackle, primer, putty knife and sanding pad to empower DIYers to tackle small repair projects with ease 3M today introduces 3M Patch Plus Primer 4-in-1 Applicator, a product that applies 3M’s proprietary nanotechnology to the everyday task of small wall and surface repairs. The result is quick-drying, strong, even patches combined with the convenience and functionality of an all-in-one wall repair applicator, making the process easy and efficient from start to finish. Spurred from the insight that many renters and homeowners may not have all of the necessary items at their disposal to repair small holes, gouges, cracks and other surface marks and damage, the 3M Patch Plus Primer 4-in-1 Applicator incorporates spackle, primer, a putty knife and a sanding pad into one tool. DIYers at any skill level get the benefits of a spackle with great hiding power and repairs that can be made three times faster than traditional spackling compound without primer. “The 3M Patch Plus Primer 4-in-1 Applicator was created to simplify the process of home repair and help DIYers of all experience levels tackle small repairs with ease,” said Jeremy Johnson, 3M Abrasives marketing supervisor. “3M’s proprietary nanotechnology coupled with the innovative packaging helps makes any project more approachable, while still delivering top-quality results.”

Children take great pride when their artwork is displayed at school. The art brightens up the walls and adds cheer to the environment. It makes parents feel proud of their little one’s abilities to see their artistic creativity being shared with others. Unfortunately, with bulletin bars typically found in schools, this artwork can be quickly damaged as soon as it goes on display. Staples, thumbtacks, and sharps used to hang the pictures to the cork rail bulletin bars put holes into the pictures. That’s not good! Not to mention how unattractive, and potentially hazardous, the use of cork rails can be. We’ve discussed some of these topics in our Cork Rail Fail post. We have a solution to how to hang children’s art without damage or concern of sharps in schools … Casso® Display Rail. An elementary school in Quebec has implemented Casso Display Rail in their halls. This creates a beautiful, clean, safe way of hanging the student’s art. No sharps. No graffiti, and no damage to the art pieces. Let’s take a look.

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- JM Eagle, the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, urges cities and municipalities to save water with plastic pipe. With conditions worsening regarding the drought crisis in the Western United States, JM Eagle is sharing the benefits of plastic pipe in the states affected by the drought, including: California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. In California, Governor Brown has called for a 25-percent reduction in water use throughout the state. Cities in California can reach the Governor's goal by using plastic pipe. The underground water infrastructure in the United States is predominantly made up of metal pipe, a material that is prone to leaks and breaks when corroded. These pipes currently attribute to the loss of 2.6 trillion gallons of treated water per year. JM Eagle is promoting its message to Engineers nationwide with an industry first online course titled, "The Plastic Pipe Solution for Water Infrastructure Failures." The company's goal is to educate and bring awareness to the benefits of using plastic pipe. This course is a first in a series that will offer Engineers and Contractors their annual continuing education credits in order to remain licensed. The course is another example of JM Eagle's innovative spirit, much like its Ultra Blue C909 product line. Ultra Blue C909 is a high performing, light weight pressure pipe for potable water systems. Its product attributes reduce labor costs and installation time. Municipalities in California can find the full Ultra Blue product line at JM Eagle's Fontana plant. JM Eagle offers its 50 year warranty to customers who purchase Ultra Blue. The 50 year warranty is also an industry first and unique to JM Eagle. To access JM Eagle's online course visitwww.JMEagle.com/AECDAILY To learn more about the benefits of plastic pipe visit www.truthaboutpipes.com

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) today announced the industry's first third-party certification program designed to help consumers and retailers identify window covering products that are certified as best suited for use in homes with young children. The new Best for Kids program will require products that manufacturers want to be part of the program to meet stringent criteria, and to submit those products to a WCMA-recognized third party testing laboratory. Products that meet these criteria will be eligible to be listed and labeled on packaging and materials as "certified," and companies can use this designation on their marketing materials. In order to earn the "Certified" designation a window covering product must either have no cords or the inner cords cannot be accessible, as defined by the industry's safety standard (ANSI/WCMA A 100.1-2012). If accessible inner cords are present in products with no operating cords, the accessible inner cords cannot create a hazardous loop in accordance with the test procedures in Appendix D of the safety standard. The Best for Kids program includes criteria to evaluate window covering products primarily intended for use in homes or buildings in which young children are expected to be present. Based on the evaluation of those criteria, the program allows for a window covering product to be certified and recommended for use in such environments.

Natural Stones that are able to withstand the harshest hot and cold climates The exterior of your home, government, or commercial building faces Mother Nature's extreme conditions every day. Depending on your location, this could mean anything from bitter cold and snow to scorching heat and hurricanes, not to mention the numerous freeze-thaw cycles that we face here in New England. Because of this, choosing a siding that is durable and long lasting becomes a major concern in the design process. Natural stone as a building material is the oldest and one of the most durable products that can be used as exterior siding. STONEYARD® Thin Veneer is comprised of all natural stones. The longevity and minimal up-keep required once installed make it the perfect siding product. But not all stone is created equal. That is why we have developed the STONEYARD® Harsh Climate Approved (HCA) rating system. Due to the density of minerals such as granite and quartzite, thin veneer that is HCA is perfect for interior and exterior use in any region, including applications below grade. It is also suitable for use in water features, near salt water, and in areas where blowing sand is a concern. Currently, the following thin veneer lines of natural stone are STONEYARD® Harsh Climate Approved: Boston Blend (predominantly Quartzite), Colonial Tan (predominantly Quartzite), Greenwich Gray (predominantly Quartzite), Newport Mist (predominantly Quartzite), and Vineyard Granite (Granite). So before deciding on the stone for your exterior siding, make sure that it is STONEYARD® Harsh Climate Approved. Proper installation techniques and the highest quality building material will result in a finished project that will stand the test of time.

Trimble and Nemetschek Group Partner to Expand Adoption of Building Information Modeling Across Building Design, Construction and Operation Global design software developer Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. has announced that its parent company Nemetschek Group and Trimble,leaders in digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) markets, announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance to expand the deployment of Building Information Modeling (BIM) across the entire Design-Build-Operate (DBO) lifecycle of buildings. The alliance will emphasize collaborative approaches to design modeling and 5D construction management through data integration between a variety of the companies’ products. The announcement was made today at the Lake Constance 5D-Conference 2015 held this week in Constance, Germany. Trimble and Nemetschek will share their extensive global market and technology expertise and collaborate on initiatives to drive a paradigm change in the development and adoption of technologies for the AEC industry and building owners. Open, Connected and Interoperable via Trimble Connect Trimble and Nemetschek plan to leverage the Trimble® Connect collaboration platform to integrate workflows and create close interoperability between selected Trimble solutions—including SketchUp, Tekla Structures, Vico Office, Trimble Prolog®, Trimble Field Link and MEPdesigner for SketchUp—and solutions in the Nemetschek portfolio, such as Allplan, ArchiCAD, DDS, Scia Engineer, Vectorworks and Nevaris. Both companies are committed to open standards and workflows—a rapidly emerging approach to the collaborative design, construction and operation of buildings. With Nemetschek solutions supporting the Trimble Connect platform—a cloud-based collaboration environment that features an open environment for BIM-based AEC workflows—Trimble and Nemetschek are coordinating their efforts to offer best-of-breed solutions for customers. ”Across the DBO spectrum, customers want the freedom to choose the best tools for the job and the security of knowing those tools will work together. But too often they find that the data they need is not interoperable across their different software workflows,” said Bryn Fosburgh, vice president responsible for Trimble's Construction Technology Divisions. ”Our companies’ shared vision is to give users a choice, rather than dictate what they use. We’re pleased to partner with Nemetschek on these important initiatives.”

Please register for our free, PDH accredited engineering Webinar on May 20th. Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures is a targeted course of instruction and professional development for engineering firms engaged in the design of chemical, industrial, and environmental projects such as secondary containment of hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, ozone contactors, and others. The course is technical in nature and describes waterstops role in fluid-proofing concrete joints, chemical resistant polymers and steels, and state and federal regulations of compliance. The course is presented in one (1) hour time frame. Additionally, course attendees are eligible for Continuing Professional Development credit. The course is certified for one (1) Professional Development Hour credit.