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DECRA Metal Roofing's Product Knowledge & Hands-on Installation Training Seminar

January 26, 2018

Our training seminar provides an overview of how to install our metal roofing profiles. Following a brief discussion on the history of DECRA Roofing Systems and the evolution of Stone Coated Steel, workshop attendees will have the opportunity to see how our industry leading products are applied on a wide variety of simulated roof decks, followed by instructor assisted 'hands on' break outs that will allow you to practice the skills you learn throughout the day.

This interactive workshop is designed to be engaging and allow for open discussion. In addition to what will be covered, attendees are encouraged to share job specific details for which you need solutions to.

The workshop will conclude with tips on how to generate accurate material lists and how to access and navigate our website. All attendees will leave with a greater understanding of how our metal roofing profiles are applied and how to utilize our website for Installation, Marketing and Sales while in the field.

Where & When

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (MST)

Holiday Inn Lakewood, 7390 W Hampton Ave, Lakewood, CO 80227

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Large Diameter Fans Contribute to Design and Human Wellness

January 23, 2018

What draws people into a space? Most of the time it’s what we see when we walk through the door that attracts us to a structure. From natural lighting to an open-space design, a feeling is created based on design factors. How enjoyable that feeling is can determine how people function in that space.

Look to the Ceiling for Comfort

An often-untapped factor in building design is what you see and feel when you look up at the ceiling. More frequently architects are considering large diameter fans when creating human wellness for their building projects. Large diameter fans help improve comfort by creating optimal airflow and can add to the aesthetic of a building project.

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Brizo Kitchen & Bath Company Debuts New Bath Collection and Suite Expansions at the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

January 10, 2018

Luxury fittings brand showcases enduring designs influenced by the 1960s

INDIANAPOLIS (January 9, 2018) – Brizo Kitchen & Bath Company continues to deliver modern design infused with timeless sophistication with the introduction of a new bath collection and product line expansions at the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando (Booth W1928).

"The Brizo® brand has always believed in the power of individual style and the new products we are debuting at KBIS 2018 continue to reinforce this tenet," said Laura Brooks, Brizo senior brand manager. "Drawing inspiration from the glamorous 1960s, our latest bath collection pointedly exhibits tasteful opulence with lavish details, providing unparalleled luxury. With multiple configurations, handle options and finishes, the simple, yet elegant silhouette will appeal to a variety of design sentiments. Additionally, we are thrilled to extend our rich Brilliance® Luxe Gold™ finish to a number of our kitchen and bath collections, as well as unveil a finished metal hose option for our popular Articulating Kitchen Faucet. These introductions give our customers even more choices as they bring their own aesthetic visions to life."

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Peerless Brand Unveils Fresh Offerings at 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

January 10, 2018

Faucets and fixtures brand nods to renewed identity with launch of new kitchen and bath solutions

ORLANDO, FL (JANUARY 9, 2018) – Showcasing a blend of style and affordability, the newest line of Peerless® products will be introduced at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), January 9-11 in Orlando (Booth # W2349).

"At Peerless, we believe beautifully designed kitchen and bath products should always be within reach," said Scott Collevechio, director, Peerless. "The new offerings unveiled this year seamlessly blend function, style and value to create outstanding user experiences and beautiful style in a variety of spaces."

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Delta Faucet Unveils New Product Innovations

January 10, 2018

New kitchen and bath collections debut at 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

ORLANDO, FL (January 9, 2018) – Expanding upon its portfolio of transformative kitchen and bath innovations, the latest lineup of Delta® products will be introduced at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), January 9-11 in Orlando (Booth # W2129).

"As a leader in the kitchen and bath space, Delta Faucet is always striving to enhance our daily interactions with water," said Kurt Backlund, senior director of Delta product marketing. "The products introduced this year at KBIS are not only beautifully designed, they also incorporate innovative technologies that can improve user experience with greater functionality and performance."

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Everything You Need to Know About Testing Center Lockers

January 03, 2018

Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, a full service architectural firm, located in Fort Worth, Texas, worked on an interior design renovation for a testing center in a higher education facility.

When making lockers for students dealing with high pressure situations, what kind of features are most important?

When considering the details of this kind of locker, Lucy, an interior design project manager at Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, outlined several key features. “We went through these considerations quite a bit with our client, and with you guys (DeBourgh Manufacturing).”

Are these becoming a staple of design in universities and colleges? “I think they are,” Lucy agreed. “We even see single-use locks becoming more common in offices and health care situations. As real estate becomes more and more important, furniture companies are even offering these options.”

Right now, some of the more technologically advanced locks are good but don’t interface as easily as they could with users or internal systems. Lucy anticipates that will improve in the future, as well. Rather than having to compromise design for the sturdier locker, she expects that the trend toward durability will also merge with the decision to create more aesthetic lockers, too.

The biggest questions will be how to combine the efficiency of the testing center lockers with aesthetics, and to incorporate the more advanced technologies into these spaces, so that becomes an established approach, and not a risky decision for these universities. Nobody wants to be the first to try out the newest technology.

Have questions about developing a testing center locker solution?

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Vectorworks Customers Win Several Categories in Two Prestigious Award Competitions

January 03, 2018

Projects in architecture and landscape design win five major awards

Columbia, MD (December 20, 2017)—Global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc. congratulates Lindauer Schreinerei & Küchen AG, Adrian Streich Architekten AG, Fontana Landschaftsarchitektur and Maurus Schifferli for winning several accolades in two major Swiss award competitions.

“I am deeply impressed by many of the projects our users are planning with Vectorworks,” said Andreas Kling, CEO of ComputerWorks AG. “I am particularly pleased when so many of these architecture and landscape projects are recognized by independent juries and experts. It reinforces how our software enables designers to transform the world.” The first award competition, the “Swiss Kitchen Award,” is held on a two-year cycle by industry association küche schweiz to honor excellence in kitchen design. Winners are selected by a panel of experts, combined with a public vote, and placed in gold, silver and bronze categories. This year, Vectorworks Interiorcad user Lindauer Schreinerei & Küchen AG won two gold awards for the firm’s kitchen design, “Fusion” — a blend of solid wood and ceramic materials with mechanical wood joints.

Interiorcad is a CAD program built on the Vectorworks platform, that offers enhanced cabinet and kitchen design and manufacturing features.

The second award competition is jointly hosted by Swiss architectural, planning and design magazine Hochparterre and the Museum for Design – Schaudepot to honor the best in architecture, landscape and design. Several Vectorworks projects won the highly sought-after “hares” — two gold awards and one silver.

The winner of the golden hare in the Architecture category was Adrian Streich Architekten AG for the construction site B3 South in the GreenCity quarter of Zürich. As stated by jury chair Andres Herzog, editor of architecture at Hochparterre: “The building proves that the Zürich residential construction laboratory has arrived in its entirety and that architecture is changing society.”

The other two hares were awarded in the Landscape Architecture category. The recipient of the golden hare was Fontana Landschaftsarchitektur for its design of “Schüssinsel,” an island park that runs through the city of Biel. Serving as a retreat in nature, the space also allows for leisure activities and connects older neighborhoods with residential areas. The silver hare was awarded to Maurus Schifferli, a landscape architect who transformed his own garden into a space that reflected both its historical roots and more contemporary 21st century design practices.

“This is an incredible honor and accomplishment by our Swiss customers,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “It is fantastic to see what these firms have achieved with Vectorworks and support from our outstanding partners like ComputerWorks.”
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