ATLANTA – Atlas Roofing Corporation’s SUMMIT® Synthetic Underlayment for steep-slope roof applications is designed for a long anticipated open time before the roof covering is installed. SUMMIT® Synthetic Underlayment is manufactured from an inorganic, lightweight, and extremely strong woven polypropylene fabric, and has UV and water resistive coatings. SUMMIT® is unaffected by exposure to water and sunlight for at least 6 months, protecting the structure throughout the roofing project. It has good walking traction, and is able to hold fasteners very well. SUMMIT® is packaged for convenience in 10 square rolls weighing less than 30 lbs. each. The product’s UL Classification demonstrates conformance to critical fire testing requirements. SUMMIT® is fully compatible with asphalt shingles, metal roof coverings, Clay Tile, Slate, Concrete Tiles, Wood Shingles and Shakes or any other code approved, steep slope roof covering. For more information on all the Atlas Roofing products, visit www.AtlasRoofing.com or call toll free 800-388-6134.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asphalt shingles are a common roofing material - and a common waste in home repair projects. In fact, every year 10 million tons of shingles are torn off roofs in the U.S., and some estimates say shingles may account for up to 5 percent of total annual building-related waste. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials and an industry leader in shingles recycling, and Earth911, Inc., host of the largest and most accurate recycling directory in the U.S., have partnered to help raise awareness about the environmental opportunities that shingles recycling presents and encourage more homeowners and contractors to get involved. Recycling shingles has a number of benefits: • Every recycled roof is comparable to recycling more than 100 percent of a year’s worth of household waste. • When recycled, a typical roof can yield about 200 feet of a two-lane highway. • One ton of recycled shingles yields the equivalent of one barrel of oil. • Asphalt shingles constitute 67 percent of the U.S. roofing market, so they present a significant recycling opportunity. • Recycling shingles and producing pavement more efficiently saves money and energy on virgin materials as well as preserves natural resources. Earth911.com now hosts a new Shingles Recycling page with expert-level resources to address crucial shingles recycling know-how. Earth911 and Owens Corning will also develop stories utilizing facts, tips and ideas to help readers improve their knowledge about shingles recycling. Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC is the first roofing manufacturer to establish a program for recycling shingles. Since the program began in 2009, more than 100,000 tons of shingles, or over 1000 miles of paved roads, have been recycled. Contractors can take the Preferred Contractor Shingle Recycling Pledge, connecting contractors with convenient recycling facilities. Currently there are 43 major cities with drop-off locations for shingles recycling, and the network is expanding to more locations across the U.S. Recently, the Shingle Recycling Pledge was also expanded to homeowners, who can commit to using only contractors who recycle shingles to make their own home repair projects more sustainable.

Las Vegas---Recognized for excellence during the fourth annual Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) design competition, Amerlux received Five Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Awards at LightFair International in Las Vegas. Amerlux, an industry leader of task-specific, energy-efficient lighting solutions and an innovator of LED solutions for retail, supermarket, commercial and hospitality markets, received NGL Awards for the Hornet Line Voltage LED Track Luminaire, Hornet LED Multiples, the Evoke 2.9 G2 LED Recessed Downlight, the Evoke 4.75 G2 LED Downlight, and Evoke 4.75 G2 LED Wall Washer. In addition, these Amerlux products have met the latest ENERGY STAR® Program V1.1 Requirements to-date. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), NGL was launched in 2008 to promote excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination in commercial lighting applications. The Next Generation Luminaires competition was created to recognize and promote excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED commercial lighting luminaires and increase market acceptance and awareness of LEDs for general illumination lighting.

STODDARD, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, a 47-year old luxury brand that manufactures wood flooring with luxurious finishes, hand sculpted designs and thoughtful personal touches, is now offering an enhanced credit program for design and construction industry professionals. Partnering with Blue Tarp Financial, Carlisle is able to provide trade professionals with an opportunity for greater purchasing power and the ability to manage their cash flow, by financing all or part of their wood flooring purchases, such as pine flooring or reclaimed floors. Through this program, trade professionals are able to apply for credit lines up to $750,000 without application or account fees. The company recognizes the challenges trade professionals face today, as banks are being more conservative in their commercial lending, and believes the option of being able to finance hardwood flooring purchases will enhance the convenience and ease of the overall purchasing process for its customers. The option to finance Carlisle’s luxury brand wood floors will both simplify and streamline the purchasing process for its trade professionals. Instead of projects being delayed due to the lack of available cash funds, trade professionals will embrace the ease and convenience of having the option to finance the flooring for its projects, which will directly free up available funds for other necessary purchases. Not only will the option to finance ease the purchasing process for its customers, but will actually aid in facilitating the overall success and lead time for many projects under tight deadlines. As a leader in customer service, Carlisle is proud to extend this service to its valued customers, and offer a dedicated customer service team with expertise in the building industry to assist with any questions.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Preparing a home for the upcoming hurricane season, and the power outages that follow, does not need to be an overwhelming endeavor. Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 27 to June 2, sponsored by the National Weather Service’s Hurricane Center, offers a good reminder for residents along the East and Gulf coasts to prepare their homes before a storm makes the news. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through November. There are many ways to properly prepare a home for a hurricane, according to the Federal Emergency Management’s Ready Campaign. • Protect windows with storm screens and covers to help combat high winds. • Secure entryways to the home with storm doors, locks and latches. • Use chain saws, branch clippers and hedge trimmers to keep trees and shrubs well-trimmed in order to increase wind resistance. • Organize and tidy the garage with storage lockers to make room for outdoor patio items that may need to be stored during a hurricane. In addition, Sears’ Schwartz recommends having the following items on hand in advance of a hurricane: •Tools to shelter and clean up homes— Craftsman wet/dry shop vacuums, drills and chainsaws •Back-up generators— Sears associates can help customers determine the size and strength needed for their space, and they can help explain to homeowners the difference between portable generators and permanently installed generators. Like many hurricane preparedness items, portable generators can be in high demand in hurricane areas as a forecasted storm nears landfall. Consider calling your local Sears store in advance to check generator availability. For those who need an immediate solution during an outage to power a few key appliances, a portable generator may be the best solution.

2012 Credit Suisse Engineering & Construction Conference BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) today announced J.M. Bernhard Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Brian K. Ferraioli, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will give a presentation covering Shaw’s business and operations at the 2012 Credit Suisse Engineering & Construction Conference in New York Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 7:40 a.m. Eastern time. This press release contains forward-looking statements and information about our current and future prospects and our operations and financial results, which are based on currently available information. The forward-looking statements include assumptions about our operations, such as cost controls and market conditions, that may not be realized. Actual future results and financial performance could vary significantly from those anticipated in such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, the occurrence of certain events or otherwise.

Reliance Foundry has added a new selection of Ideal Shield™ ornamental plastic bollard covers to its product lines. These decorative bollard coves offer a variety of architecturally appealing shapes and styles, and present a cost effective alternative to stainless steel, stone or concrete decorative bollards. Decorative plastic bollard post covers are manufactured from polyethylene thermoplastic; they fit over a variety of standard bollard posts, they are available in a variety of standard colors, and they are extremely easy to permanently install over existing posts - instantly improving their appearance. These bollards are ideal in harsh weather, and are fade resistant. The covers can be purchased and placed over existing steel bollard posts, or they can be used to add aesthetic enhancements for new, utilitarian steel pipe bollards. Occasionally, old security posts, worn out or cracking cement bollards, or other rusted steel bollard pipes are removed from their foundations without a second thought given to their usability. Because their outward appearance no longer fits with their surroundings, removal or replacement seems the easiest choice. However, now those posts can continue to serve the landscape and property with style. Reliance Foundry’s ornamental plastic post covers fit over top of existing posts, extending their life, and reducing the need to consider removal and replacement. Reliance’s patented Ideal Shield™ decorative bollard covers are produced with a green initiative strategy. They place high importance on reusing materials -- even regrinding every drop of plastic, damaged pieces or returned product -- so that nothing is wasted. “Our customers will find this new product line a cost-efficient way to make their existing bollards and posts aesthetically pleasing while enjoying the benefits of durability and low-maintenance” said Reliance Foundry Vice President, Brad Done. This new decorative bollard cover line includes 6 different styles that come in several standard colors. Each one is made using ultraviolet and anti-static additives which prevent fading and help the cover retain its appearance. They add an element of elegance to otherwise industrial-looking security posts. Done also commented, “Our new covers are architecturally appealing and ideal for areas that have strict visual ordinances because of their setting. They allow stores, offices and residences to provide security bollards that are elegant and non-obtrusive.” Finding a style that suits the property should not be a problem. Options range from sleek, minimalistic stylings, to covers with detail throughout the length of the post. Models are available to fit over 6.5” dia. pipe, and larger models are available for fitting over top of wider posts (i.e. 10” in diameter). Decorative plastic bollard covers offer stylish, architecturally appealing bollard protection; they are a great option for municipalities with strict visual ordinances and non-industrial settings. Reliance Foundry is excited to be able to offer these new ornamental covers along with the many other models in their growing bollard product line.

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK – WAC Lighting presented new LED pendants at Lightfair International 2012. WAC is a leading global manufacturer of track, recessed, undercabinet, decorative and rail lighting, and a new Solid State Lighting collection. Sparkling like rays of sunlight on an ice sculpture, Ice is a new Italian crystal LED pendant hand molded of clear mouth blown glass with detailed artistry evoking the feeling of melting icicles. The pendant uses five watts, has a CRI (coloring rendering index) of 70 and is offered in a 3500K CCT (correlated color temperature). Designed with dual up light and down light LEDs, Genesis combines functional performance with ambient lighting for a truly unique pendant. The pendant uses nine watts, has a CRI of 85 and is offered in a 3000K CCT. Crafted with hand carved dimples, the new LED Gem is a solid crystal pendant that is meticulously designed with unparalleled elegance. The pendant uses 3..4 watts, has a CRI of 80, and a CCT of 3000K. Roxy features a beautiful, eye-catching design using LED technology to create millions of sparkles without the glare found in conventional light sources. The pendant uses 3.4 watts, has a CRI of 80 and is offered in a 3000K CCT.. Designed with a twist on exquisitely crafted strands of miniature faceted crystals, the Cascade LED pendant inspires curiosity and appreciation. The pendant uses 3.4 watts, has a CRI of 80 and is offered in a 3000K CCT. The aerodynamic contours of the energy efficient LED Quest pendant make for a striking art piece. The pendant uses 4.5 watts, has a CRI of 85 and is offered in a 3000K CCT. Über’s glimmering translucent diffuser gently reveals light through distinctive die-cast metal fins for a brilliantly accented LED pendant. The pendant uses 4.5 watts, has a CRI of 85 and is offered in a 3000K CCT. All of the LED Pendants are backed by WAC Lighting’s 5-year warranty.

Intumescent and fire retardant coatings are held to the same VOC content and emission standards as interior, flat latex coatings and paints. Intumescents and fire retardants differ drastically, from a performance standpoint, when compared to interior, flat latex coatings and paints. Passing low VOC content and emission standards is significant because intumescent and fire retardant coatings are installed in both commercial and residential applications to satisfy International Building (IBC) and Residential Code (IRC) requirements. No-Burn®, Inc.’s products have always been cutting-edge, “Satisfying not only building and safety requirements, but they meet low emission standards giving our clients, building occupants and designers the surety that our products perform” stated Bill Kish, President of No-Burn®, Inc. No-Burn® meets multiple green rating system requirements set forth by the following organizations: • LEED • Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) rating system • IgCC • GSA-P100 • ICC-700 NGBS • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 189.1 • ANSI/GBI 01-2010 Green Building Assessment Protocol • AQMD standards for flat coatings • MPI-GPS 2-L, RG Complying with the California Department of Public Health Standard, CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method Version 1.1, 2010 also known as Emission Testing Method for CA Specification 01350, means the application of No-Burn® in commercial and residential buildings adds to the building’s sustainability, green attributes as well as low emissive and low VOC content material standards. For a full list of green rating systems and No-Burn®’s contributions to Better the Built Environment, visit No-Burn®, Inc.’s website. No-Burn® low emissive and low VOC content intumescent and fire retardant coatings: • Intumescent coating- non-prescriptive ignition barrier, • “Class A” flame spread and smoke development ratings for interior finish requirements, • Thermal barrier- non-prescriptive SIPs and • Meets International Codes’ fire performance requirements as alternative materials, design and methods of construction.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Architectural Markets made its debut in the lighting market in a dramatic fashion, collaborating with designer Todd Bracher to showcase an innovative, state-of-the-art new lighting effect at this year’s WantedDesign event at Tunnel in the Terminal Stores during New York Design Week. The “Virtual LED,” enabled by 3M technology, was revealed via an experimental iteration of the company’s modular architectural lighting system known as Lightfalls, designed by Todd Bracher. The “Virtual LED” and the Lightfalls system are born from the marriage of Todd Bracher’s creative vision and 3M’s technical prowess, Lightfalls capitalizes on the laws of physics to distribute light from a single LED source over a large space to create a “Virtual LED” driven by 3M technology. The key to enabling the “Virtual LED” is a more than 98% reflective proprietary 3M film that efficiently steers the light of a single LED from one module to another. The final effect creates the image of multiple LED bulbs when in reality there is only one. 3M’s new lighting line is built on the principle that physics driven solutions are the counterpart of good design, which align with Bracher’s core design ideals.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cogenra Solar®, a leading provider of distributed solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions, today announced a solar cogeneration project at Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) Energy Resource Center (ERC). SoCalGas will be the first utility in the United States to benefit from Cogenra’s solar cogeneration solution and its solar cooling application and launches Cogenra into the solar cooling market. Until now solar cogeneration applications included solar hot water, space heating and electricity – SoCalGas’ solar cooling application is a great demonstration of solar cogeneration’s versatility in addressing customers’ diverse energy needs and opens up the vast cooling market to Cogenra’s solar cooling solution. Instead of using electricity (most commonly used-method) to run mechanical chillers, SoCalGas’ demonstration project captures and stores the heat generated by solar cogeneration to power one of the Energy Resource Center’s absorption chillers and support the building’s air-conditioning system on-demand. Cogenra’s solar cogeneration system converts the sun’s energy to produce electricity, like any other photovoltaic (PV) technology, and then captures most of the remaining energy in water, in total using over 75% of the energy incident from the sun— versus 15% for traditional PV. The cogeneration system’s heat storage and on-demand availability of cooling offsets not only electrical energy costs but also helps reduce Electric Peak demand charges. Peak demand charges for typical commercial and industrial buildings account for more than 30 percent of their electricity bills. Solar cogeneration is a solution that is not limited to utility use and provides heat, cooling and electricity for a range of cleaning and process applications. Leading companies in the multi-family, government, hospitality, healthcare, wine, and food industries are also taking advantage of this hybrid solution, reducing energy costs and boosting their sustainability performance.

Local and state governments are increasingly adopting mandates requiring green construction. Lenders commonly insert green requirements into mortgages. National tenants require green in their leases. Whether you represent buyers, lenders, owners, tenants, construction companies, or design and engineering firms, green is no longer optional. Green Buildings: Law, Contract and Regulation is a detailed practitioner's guide to everything from green terminology the language of green to complex issues of real property law, liability and due process. It discusses government mandates, green requirements and incentives, and clauses in all the standard types of agreements affecting real estate purchase, sale, lease, mortgage financing, design, construction, and insurance. It also examines statutory language in detail. Throughout, Green Buildings: Law, Contract and Regulation features realistic examples and practical solutions. Four appendices provide summaries of government mandates and incentives, green building codes, zoning laws, tax credits and similar incentives from state and local governments from coast to coast. This is the ultimate guide for attorneys trying to stay in the vanguard of the green revolution.

DEBUT FOR THE MARMOMACC ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN COMPETITION 2012: HUNTING FOR NEW TALENT AMONG 180,000 ARCHITECTS WORLD-WIDE A unusual competition to valorise the best applications of natural stone in design solutions for spas, wine bars, restaurants and shops: this is the objective of the Marmomacc Architecture and Design Competition 2012. Participants will have until 2 September to submit their projects. This initiative, implemented in collaboration with Archi-Europe, sees Marmomacc confirm is status as a leading event even for promotion of culture and training activities in the marble sector. Verona, 22 May 2012. This challenge through to the very last project from here to September will involve 180,000 architects from all over the world in the first edition of Marmomacc Architecture and Design Competition 2012. The absolute protagonist is natural stone as the central element in building and furnishing spas, wine bars, restaurants and shops. The best nine ideas will receive awards during the 47th edition of Marmomacc (www.marmomacc.com), the most important International Exhibition dedicated to marble and processing technologies, scheduled 26-29 September 2012 at VeronaFiere. For young architects, the event is a unique occasion for promoting their talent, since the winners in each category will present their projects during a specific seminar, while the others will have the chance to display them during a specific exhibition. The competition is being implemented by Marmomacc with the collaboration of Archi-Europe, the network bringing together more than 72,000 European architecture studios. Members of the Jury include Vincenzo Pavan, the architecture consultant for Marmomacc, Marie-Claire Regniers, a journalist specialising in design, and Jacques Allard, Executive Director of Archi-Europe. The contest is only one of the innovations envisaged for the 47th Marmomacc, as ever an international showcase at VeronaFiere which, over and above bringing together exhibitors and buyers from all over the world, also promotes the culture of natural stone with initiatives such as the Stone Academy focusing on training for sector professionals such as architects and engineers. The detailed rules for the competition - deadline 2 September 2012 - are available through http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.archi-europe.com/marmomacc/.

Three easy-to-use design checklists featured on LandscapingNetwork.com guide consumers through the process of designing the perfect outdoor landscape CALIMESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Before undertaking any landscaping project, big or small, one must first examine several very important questions regarding landscape design. LandscapingNetwork.com, online resource for landscaping industry information, has gathered three helpful and informative landscape design checklists for consumers interested in starting new landscaping projects. According to the site, landscaping design is an ideal outlet to express creativity, creating a space that can provide three important elements: calm, awe, and balance. Landscape design integrates colors, textures, scents and structural compositions to create anything from entertaining areas to peaceful retreats at home. Courtesy of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and two professional landscape design firms, these checklists guide consumers through many questions that will help define landscaping needs, as well as wants and preferences. These questionnaires will help provide both consumer and landscape designers a better understanding of the project and project goals. Covering a multitude of landscaping elements, each checklist covers various facets within the design process. These checklists give insight into details the professional designer will need to know to accurately craft the project’s concept. Consumers must decide on a particular design style, for example between Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical themes and many others. Consumers must consider color schemes, plant and paving preferences, what the space will be used for, desired amenities and more. Most importantly, checklists will help the consumer set a project budget so that both parties, client and designer, are on the same page.

BAYPORT, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Windows today introduces the Andersen® Architectural Collection of windows and doors; illuminating the choices and energizing the building and remodeling process by strategically bringing two upper premium product lines together. Andersen A-Series and E-Series/Eagle®windows and doors: the perfect balance of architectural style and imagination in the hands of architects and homeowners. Aware that each customer has a different idea of home, Andersen began working with an architectural and design team almost a decade ago to create what is now the Architectural Collection. As the Andersen Architectural Collection, style, options and performance come together in the Andersen A-Series and E-Series/Eagle product lines. Making it easy to dream, easy to design and easy to install by bringing the best attributes of these distinct lines of windows and doors into a single collection capable of meeting or exceeding the expectations of design and trade professionals as well as homeowners. Andersen A-Series products are ideal for those who see themselves in a home with a defined architectural style – whether it’s a stately Queen Anne, a bold Modernist design or anything in between. For homeowners committed to pushing style to the limit, E-Series/Eagle®windows and doors provide nearly infinite options to create a home style that’s truly unique. Andersen identified two critical points in imagining the Architectural Collection — the necessity of careful research and creating a common language to break down barriers and enhance understanding between customers and design professionals. The result is the debut of the Andersen Home Style Library; a collection of distinct, historic architectural styles from Federal to Queen Anne to Prairie and an understanding of how to create that style and share a vision using Andersen A-Series windows and doors. In time, the Home Style Library will grow as a resource. In addition, the Architectural Collection’s E-Series/Eagle line of windows and doors opens design to nearly unlimited possibilities in color, wood species and interior finishes to create new and distinct styles unique to each homeowner.

BOSTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAPHISOFT introduces ArchiCAD® 16, the latest version of its premium BIM software, at booth #2209 at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington DC, May 17-19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Architects are invited to join GRAPHISOFT for software demonstrations that will focus on design freedom, accessibility to BIM components and sustainable design, which make ArchiCAD 16 the best architectural modeling tool available today. Visitors to the GRAPHISOFT booth will also see the latest enhancements to the revolutionary presentation and communication tool, BIMx for ArchiCAD 16. BIMx provides a dynamic way to share architectural designs on a mobile device or tablet. Now, with ArchiCAD 16, cloud-integrated model sharing service is available for BIMx users. Attendees will be provided 3D glasses to enhance their experience as they explore designs through BIMx in a 3D environment that supports real-time 3D navigation using familiar navigation techniques. GRAPHISOFT will also demonstrate important workflow and productivity updates to its growing portfolio of solutions. From 11.00 AM-2.00 PM on May 17 th and 18th, the new e-SPECS Specification Management product suite integration with ArchiCAD will be featured.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icynene, a manufacturer of spray foam insulation, today announced the recent approval of five new fire rated commercial exterior wall assemblies featuring their LD-C-50 Light Density and MD-C-200 Medium Density spray foam insulation products. Each of the new assemblies offer continuous insulation solutions and feature a combination of Icynene SPF products in both interior cavity fill and exterior continuous, along with options for Polyiso (ISO), Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) rigid insulation boards on the exterior wall side. “ASHRAE 90.1 now requires continuous insulation in six of eight climate zones within the continental United States. The successful approval of these five new Icynene assemblies combining engineering evaluations and NFPA 285 and ASTM E-119 testing offers architects and commercial building owners the opportunity to maximize their energy savings options with a complete air barrier system utilizing high quality Icynene spray foam insulation products on the interior, exterior, or both sides of the wall assembly. The end result offers greater architectural design flexibility now available for continuous insulation solutions within the commercial construction markets.” said Mr. Duffy.

BOSTON, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAPHISOFT® announced today the integration between e-SPECS and ArchiCAD. Both GRAPHISOFT and InterSpec, Inc. are committed to offering the best software solutions in their respective fields; linking the technologies will enhance the work of architects and facilitate construction management projects. The e-SPECS Specification Management product suite serves to automate the preparation of construction specifications and selection of products and materials that are incorporated into construction projects. With e-SPECS for ArchiCAD, users have truly integrated and coordinated construction documents. Architects, engineers and construction professionals use InterSpec's e-SPECS products on thousands of projects annually to maintain synchronization between construction models, drawings, and project specifications. ArchiCAD integration with e-SPECS provides overall cost management during the process of developing project construction documents.

San Francisco event focuses on business opportunities at the intersection of energy, information, building, and transportation technologies OAKLAND, Calif., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenBiz Group has announced a two-day conference called VERGE SF @ Greenbuild, part of a global series of events focusing on the business opportunities at the intersection of energy, information, building, and transportation technologies. VERGE SF will be held in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo. VERGE SF, November 12-13 at the InterContinental San Francisco, will be followed by Greenbuild November 14-16 at San Francisco's Moscone Center, just one block from the VERGE venue. This year's Greenbuild theme celebrates bringing technology and sustainability together in the global green movement. GreenBiz's VERGE conferences bring together corporate leaders focusing on a new wave of technological change revolutionizing companies and cities. The technology convergence at the heart of VERGE is enabling companies to break down organizational silos and accelerate innovation. It has profound implications for companies' sustainability and business goals. VERGE SF will leverage the more than 40,000 building professionals and others attending Greenbuild, whose keynote speakers and workshops fit well with VERGE SF's theme of utilizing advanced technology and systems thinking to create next-generation buildings and cities that promote radical efficiency of energy and other resources while reducing congestion, improving human health, and leveraging the vast potential of today's IT-enabled technologies.

LIGHTFAIR International 2012 EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From Las Vegas to Superior, Neb., GE’s Evolve™ LED Roadway fixtures are saving cities, big and small, a bundle on energy costs. With the installation of more than 41,000 GE Evolve LED streetlights, Las Vegas will reduce combined electricity and maintenance expenses to nearly $2.7 million a year, while in Superior, 600 LED fixtures have shaved $20,000 off annual spending for the town of 2,000. Whether a metropolis of millions or hometown to hundreds, GE’s LED street lighting savings are universal for all cities. Evolve LED Roadway fixtures yield up to a 50 percent reduction in system energy compared to standard high-intensity discharge (HID) systems. Las Vegas will use 20 million fewer kilowatt hours (kWhs) to power streetlights beginning in 2013. Since 2010, Superior has saved more than 200,000 kWhs a year thanks to GE’s energy-efficient fixtures.

GE is the only appliance manufacturer partnering with the EPA’s WasteWise program – a voluntary waste-reduction initiative GE also announced its partnership with the EPA's SmartWay® Program, bringing total EPA partnerships to four GE’s partnership with four individual EPA programs is consistent with the company’s ecomaginationSM initiative to deploy solutions for today’s energy and environmental challenges LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Giving customers one more reason to choose GE appliances, GE announced today that it has become a partner with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WasteWise Program – a voluntary initiative focused on waste reduction and saving environmental resources while reducing emissions. GE also announced its partnership with EPA’s SmartWay® Program to help lower transportation-related emissions. Already an ENERGY STAR® and Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program partner, GE is the first and only appliance manufacturer to partner collectively on all four of these environmental-impact initiatives.

Armstrong Cabinets Running May Facebook Gifted Moms Campaign For a $10,000 Kitchen Makeover LANCASTER, Pa., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Armstrong Cabinets, a leader in the manufacture and distribution of residential kitchen and bath cabinets, commissioned an April 2012 survey. The survey found 60 percent of respondents believe they would be mom's hero if they paid for her kitchen remodel. Compare that statistic to buying mom a new car (29%) or a diamond ring (11%) and it may seem worthwhile to upload one picture and engage a social network. Armstrong Cabinets will give away a $10,000 kitchen cabinet makeover to a deserving mom. While only one mom can win, children will need to enlist the help of their and their mom's social friends to garner votes via Facebook. The April online survey, administered by Research Now, also found that 96 percent of respondents believe moms to be the primary cabinet decision-makers in the household. The Armstrong Cabinets team looks forward to seeing how decisive and powerful their social network will be when it comes to helping them win a new kitchen look. To enter, participants must "like" Armstrong's Facebook page and upload a photo of their mom's kitchen. The photo/mom with the most votes and demonstrates the greatest need for a kitchen makeover will win $10,000 in Armstrong cabinets and counters. This promotion started May 1 and will run through midnight May 31, 2012.

Omaha, NE (05/09/2012)— The patent-pending Boost-R Panel by Reward is being unveiled to the market, to meet the growing demands for higher R-Values in walls, which can increase energy efficiency and better meet the specifications of architects. With more stringent building code requirements and the mainstreaming of net-zero and passive house designs, the Boost-R Panel will be a valued addition to Reward’s product line. The easy-to-use panels have the ability to “boost” ICF wall R-values to R-30, and beyond to higher extremes of R-55 for specialty applications. They are specifically designed to slide over all 8 form ties and rebar chairs and snap into place. Because the Boost-R panels are placed inside of the core, the ICF’s furring strips are still accessible for attachment on the outside of the form. “The Boost-R Panels will allow for a more cost-effective solution, from both a material and installation standpoint, to achieve higher actual R-values. We expect this product to meet many specific needs from architects and owners as the industry moves towards increasingly more sustainable buildings,” says Hank Pfeiffer COO, Reward Wall Systems. The Boost-R Panel allows for customization that allows for different types of foam, foam densities and thicknesses of the panels in order to meet any R-value requirements in the most cost effective way. As an example of the R-values that can be attained, take a 15" Reward ICF (10" core), add a 4-inch 1.5 pcf idensity Boost-R Panel and you now have an R-38.68 wall with a 6" concrete core. See a more in-depth R-Value Matrix at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/blog.rewardwalls.com/boostrpanels/ Located in Omaha, Nebraska for the past 23 years, Reward Wall Systems, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of insulating concrete forms used in residential and commercial structures. Reward’s customers include developers, architects, general contractors, residential contractors, and construction supply distributors. To learn more about Reward Wall Systems, Inc. go to www.rewardwalls.com.

Vision Control® helps ensure thermal performance for Morgan State’s new Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies MONTREAL, Canada – February 28, 2012 – Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, today announced the completion of a project that incorporates its Vision Control® insulating glass units (IGUs) with integrated cord-free louvers into Morgan State University’s new Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS) - a 126,000 square foot shared facility for academic, engineering and design programs. The CBEIS includes four levels of educational rooms, a green roof, a sky-lit atrium and a gallery-like space for displays and social interaction. Morgan State mandated that the new CBEIS facility be at the forefront of sustainable design practices and achieve specific LEED® Certification standards. “Morgan State’s forward-thinking vision on sustainable design set a high bar for thermal performance,” said Jean-Francois Couturier, CEO of Unicel. “To participate in this industry-leading project, we needed to demonstrate Vision Control’s® technical capabilities regarding visibility, light transmittance, u-values and other thermal performance characteristics to verify LEED® credits. We are proud to be a part of the CBEIS vision for sustainable excellence.” Architects The Freelon Group, with Hord Coplan Macht, selected Unicel’s Vision Control® based on thermal performance, product life-cycle cost benefits and effective daylighting support. The installation includes 164 triple-glazed Vision Control® sealed glass units at fixed windows and 48 double-glazed Vision Control® sealed glass units at operable windows, and delivers the required u-values to achieve LEED® Gold Certification. Vision Control® is expected to help decrease the building’s operational costs and offer substantial savings over the life of the product. Project participants included construction manager the Barton Malow Company and glazing sub-contractor Zephyr Aluminum. The CBEIS project is now completed and due for occupation at the end of 2012. To view the CBEIS Case Study, visit: www.unicelarchitectural.com

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2011 GE Edison Award was presented to Glenn Heinmiller, Paul Zaferiou and Dan Weissman of Lam Partners (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA) for lighting the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., USA. A personalized Steuben crystal award for the 29th annual lighting design competition was presented by GE Lighting on May 8, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The GE Edison Award competition is open to those lighting professionals who creatively employ significant use of GE light sources (lamps and/or LEDs) in a lighting design project completed during the previous calendar year.

Available with Company's Advanced PixelView™ Camera Motion Control System SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Matching commercial demand with sustainable LED lighting design, Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG) announced today the launch of its Forefront™ product line. A full family of architectural luminaires, the Forefront is available in area, flood, highbay, pedestrian and wall -- each of which individually blends into the architectural landscape it illuminates. Valued for its versatility, coordinated form and unparalleled performance, the line also debuts Lighting Science Group's new benchmark for outdoor control, its occupancy sensing technology PixelView™. For more information on Lighting Science Group's Forefront line and other lighting products visit: www.lsgc.com. Visit the Forefront family at the Company's booth (#215) at LightFair International -- May 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Leading design firm honored for lighting design of Philips' new high performance workspace BOSTON, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Margulies Perruzzi Architects (MPA), one of Boston's most innovative architectural and interior design firms, today announced that it has received a Section Award from the Boston Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society for the 2012 Illumination Awards program. The award recognizes MPA's lighting design for the 32,000 SF interior fit-up of Philips' new high performance workspace in Andover, Massachusetts. Philips is a globally diversified health and well-being company focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. The IES Illumination Awards provide a unique opportunity for public recognition of professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design based upon the individual merit of each entry.

RICHMOND, Va., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Two recently completed facilities for Shenandoah County have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification with the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Both buildings were designed by Moseley Architects, one of the region's premier designers of public buildings. Located in Woodstock, Virginia, the county's new Health and Human Services Building achieved LEED Gold and the new District Courts Building attained LEED certification, establishing them among the first LEED buildings in the county.

NEW YORK, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Dean, an international provider of renowned architectural restoration services, will display its comprehensive array of interior and exterior solutions when it serves as an exhibitor at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition (May 17-19, 2012 in Washington, D.C at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center). The annual AIA convention serves as the pivotal gathering for architects and design professionals to network, attend educational sessions and survey the industry's latest innovations. Stuart Dean will highlight its facade and coating solutions at Booth #508.

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Energy & Green Building Week of the 2012 Building Safety Month campaign kicks off today with a focus on the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), the first model green code for constructing and remodeling buildings. The IgCC will make buildings more efficient and reduce waste. It is expected to have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare. For more than 100 years, building codes in the United States have evolved to incorporate critical safeguards for building occupants based on the most current building science. The IgCC, developed by the International Code Council, will increase the energy-efficiency of structures, while providing direction and oversight of green design and construction.

Ohio-based GE scientists, engineers and product designers worked to leapfrog the competition and go beyond industry expectations for a 75-watt incandescent replacement being introduced first New 27-watt GE Energy Smart® LED bulb results from collaboration with ecomaginationSM Challenge winner Nuventix, creator of LED cooling technologies for energy-efficient lighting LIGHTFAIR International 2012 EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Lighting (NYSE: GE) this week will illuminate a light-emitting diode replacement for the 100-watt incandescent light bulb—developed in its East Cleveland, Ohio, LED lab—that packages 27 watts of input power in a standard “A-19” bulb shape. The GE Energy Smart® 27-watt LED bulb incorporates proprietary synthetic jet technology that was enabled by GE’s collaboration with ecomaginationSM Challenge winner Nuventix, creator of LED cooling technologies for energy-efficient lighting. GE’s 27-watt Energy Smart® LED bulb, on store shelves in the U.S. and Canada the first half of 2013 (MSRP to be determined), will debut on a global stage starting May 9 at LIGHTFAIR International in Las Vegas, the world’s largest lighting trade show. GE’s existing portfolio of LED bulbs includes a 13-watt LED (60-watt incandescent replacement) and a 9-watt LED (40-watt incandescent replacement), which was the first incandescent-shaped (A-19) LED in the world to earn ENERGY STAR® qualification. (Downloadable GE LED bulb photos available at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/pressroom.geconsumerproducts.com/pr/ge/ge-plans-world-debut-of-led-bulb-233556.aspx).

Presentation of the 47th edition of the event at the Milan Triennial on 5 June Final data for the fourth quarter 2011 confirm the trend: the Italian stone industry is expanding again on international markets. Despite the crisis, exports closed at 1.266 billion euros with an increase of 4% over 2010. An international focus, then, in the run-up to Marmomacc 2012, the leding event in the natural stone field that this year also inaugurates a B2B platform dedicated to meetings between exhibitors and architects from all over the world. Las Vegas, Doha and Riyadh are the stop-offs for Marmomacc in the World. Verona 8 May, 2012. Things got underway in Las Vegas and then travelled to Doha, in Qatar. The journey set off a long way away towards the 47th edition of Marmomacc (www.marmomacc.com), the landmark international exhibition for the natural stone, design and processing technology sector, scheduled at VeronaFiere Wednesday 26-Saturday 29 September 2012. The keyword, in short, is the internationalisation of business opportunities, especially for a field such as the Italian natural stone industry where exports, despite the economic crisis worldwide, grew in 2011 by more than 4% to posting a value of 1.266 billion euros. This is the direction taken by the initiatives organised abroad by VeronaFiere and Confindustria Marmomacchine with the Marmomacc in the World tour. January was the turn of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas. 30 April-3 May, on the other hand, saw the debut of the Qatar Tech Stone exhibition in Doha, a showcase for a geographical area boasting a scenario of important prospects, while November will see the second edition of Saudi Stone Tech in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. VeronaFiere as always assisted and accompanied companies on consolidated and emerging international markets. This role is confirmed by the facts and figures for the last edition of Marmomacc: in 2011, 55% of more than 56.000 professional operators were international from 132 countries, with an increase of 7% over 2010; and 56% of the 1,500 exhibitors attending the VeronaFiere event also came from abroad. Quality marble world-wide speaks Italian, said Michael Reis in the February 2012 issue of Stone World Magazine, adding - as regards Made in Italy - “pride at all levels of production”. This is why the objective of the 47th edition is to achieve even further expansion in attendance by international delegations, especially BRIC countries that in 2011 even saw two-figure increases in operator numbers: Brazil +10%, Russia + 42%, India +6% and China +43%. With a view to enhancing meetings between exhibitors and international professional visitors, the initiative entirely dedicated to the world of architects is one of the innovations at Marmomacc 2012: the project envisages that a computerised matching system - “Architects-on-line” - will help Italian companies set up a series of appointments with a selected group of architects from 17 countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Germany, Russia, Japan and Sweden. Over four days in September, the Verona Exhibition Centre will once again be the world capital for excellence in stone products characterising building and contract sectors, without forgetting professional training and design. And design is increasingly often the added value that makes all the difference. VeronaFiere is well aware of this and has worked for many years to develop applications in this sector involving natural stone. Not the least through full-scale cultural events such as “Mutable spirit”, the exhibition of projects exalting the ductility of marble, promoted by Marmomacc and hosted in April in the prestigious exhibition spaces of the Milan Triennial. And this location will also stage the Press Conference presenting the 47th edition on 5 June at 6.00 p.m.

Global lighting leader to preview 100 watt LED equivalent, OLED, high power LEDs, integrated solutions & the future of LED through flexible, practical solutions LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL 2012 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week at Lightfair International, Philips, the world leader in LED lighting systems will be showcasing the company’s next generation LED lighting solutions at Booth # 208. Offerings from Philips Color Kinetics, Philips Lamps, Philips Lightolier, Philips Lumec, Philips Lumileds, Philips Lumiblade OLED, Philips Teletrol and Philips Wide-Lite will be showcased, demonstrating the latest LED systems for architectural, outdoor, retail, and consumer applications. Ranging from components, electronics and fixtures to complete LED lighting systems with advanced controls, the latest introductions demonstrate Philips’ complete approach to energy-efficient and high quality lighting.

Hampshire, IL – W. R. MEADOWS, a leader in the construction industry for more than 85 years, offers REZI-WELD GEL PASTE STATE, a two-component, high modulus, rapid-setting, moisture insensitive construction epoxy for concrete anchoring and restoration projects. An easy-to-mix and easy-to-apply paste, REZI-WELD GEL PASTE STATE can be troweled, brushed, injected, or pumped and is ideal for filling cracks, anchoring, doweling, making small patches, and general repairs. REZI-WELD GEL PASTE STATE provides excellent mechanical properties and bond strength to concrete and other various substrates. REZI-WELD GEL PASTE STATE is suitable for surface sealing prior to pressure injection and can also be used as an adhesive by filling voids between the surfaces to be bonded to ensure a strong void-free bond. “This injection gel adhesive has a high viscosity and fast chemical bonding, making it a quick and easy solution for concrete repairs,” said Matthew Price, President of W. R. MEADOWS. In addition, REZI-WELD GEL PASTE STATE contributes to LEED credits including Indoor Environmental Quality and Materials and Recourses. For more information on REZI-WELD GEL PASTE STATE, call (800) 342-5976, e-mail info@wrmeadows.com, and/or visit www.wrmeadows.com.

During the event: focus on the Russian market at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 18 May at VeronaFiere Three days - 17-19 May - dedicated to promoting the Verona marble district in Russia. This is the objective of Verona Forum Stone, now at its second edition. The initiative, promoted by stone industry entrepreneurs in the Verona area, also sees the involvement of VeronaFiere in the runup to Marmomacc 2012 - the Vivaldi Room in the Congress Centre will host a convention analysing scenarios on the Russian market and business opportunities for local companies. The Veronese marble field closed 2011 with exports to Russia worth 9.1 million euros, up by more than 54% over 2010. Verona: 7 May 2012. The most important European marble production district and the seventh largest world market will enjoy an important appointment at the second edition of Verona Forum Stone. For three days, in short, from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 May 2012, companies, architects and engineers in the Verona area will meet a delegation of major buyers from Russia. The event, organised by Centro Servizi Marmo, AS.MA.VE. Consorzio Marmisti Veronesi and Consorzio Val di Pan, also sees the involvement of VeronaFiere. In the run-up to the 47th edition of Marmomacc (www.marmomacc.com) scheduled 26-29 September 2012, the VeronaFiere Congress Centre on Friday 18 May will host the convention titled “Focus on the Russian market: business opportunities”, with the patronage of Ministry for Economic Development. The meeting, at 10.00 a.m. in the Vivaldi Room, will provide extremely useful analysis for stone industry entrepreneurs interested in exporting or investing in Russia: topics range from the general economic scenario to essential financial and insurance instruments and commercial contracts. The event will be attended by the CEO & Director General of VeronaFiere, Giovanni Mantovani, the President of Centro Servizi Marmo,Filiberto Semenzin, Antonio Fallico of the Conoscere Eurasia Association, the Director of the Banca Popolare di Verona Division, Leonello Guidetti, the President of the Verona Accountants Association, Giovanni Battista Alberti, and the President of the Verona Chamber Commerce, Alessandro Bianchi. The Verona marble district views the Russian market with great interest as one of those enjoying high growth rates. There are encouraging prospects: in 2011, the Veronese field finally resumed growth and improved exports from 5.8 million euros to 9.1 millions, with a leap forwards of more than 54%. Not forgetting that there are many projects in Russia providing incentives for international investments. "This initiative," said the CEO & Director General of VeronaFiere, Giovanni Mantovani, "together with the international tour to Las Vegas, Doha and Riyadh, is one of the stop-offs in the run-up to Marmomacc 2012, the international reference exhibition in the natural stone, design and processing technology sector. The focus on Russian buyers confirms VeronaFiere's determination to be the showcase for promoting the international business of companies, all the more so in its home territory - the Veronese marble district." As well as the convention at VeronaFiere, the calendar over the three days of Verona Forum Stone includes a series of B2B meetings with major Russian distributors promoting local excellence in the Valpantena and Valpolicella consortia, thanks to visits to historic companies and informative initiatives. The Centro Servizi Marmo in Volargne is home at 15.00 on Friday 18 May to the technical seminar titled “Using natural stone: examples of applications in ventilated facades”, in collaboration with the Verona Order of Engineers. The program continues in the evening at the Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella auditorium with a convivial occasion for guests based on typical Veronese cuisine and live music. The Centro Servizi Marmi at 10.30 on Saturday 19 May is home to another convention titled “The value of training in re-launching the territory” developed together with Cgil-Cisl-Uil in Verona, with the patronage of CPN and the Vocational Training Centre for Marble in Sant’Ambrogio (Cnos-Fap San Zeno). "Open House" events on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May until 16.00 p.m. will ensure firsthand knowledge of Veronese marble companies: every company will also present also a wine cellar belonging to the Valpolicella Wine Route Consortium offering product tastings. The companies are: Alberti & Alberti S.R.L., Bauce Bruno & C. S.R.L., Graniti Marmi Affi S.R.L., Grein Italia S.R.L. e Marmi Zenatelli S.R.L.

Vision Control® honored as an innovation that leads healthcare design to new heights MONTREAL, Canada – November 16, 2011 – Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, today announced that it has received an Architectural Products Product Innovation Award (PIA) with a Special Healthcare Citation for its patented Vision Control® cord-free louvers-within-glass solution. The Architectural Products magazine 2011 PIA competition recognizes outstanding products and product applications within the built environment. “We are thrilled to be recipients of this prestigious industry award,” said Jean-François Couturier, CEO of Unicel. “Thanks to all the talented members of the Unicel team, we have built a reputation as the premier supplier of vision and daylight control solutions to healthcare and other facilities. We are proud of our team, our record in the industry, and to see our Vision Control® solution installed in some of the most discerning architectural projects in the world.” Vision Control® is a patented, hermetically sealed glass unit combining louvers within glass that can be customized to virtually any shape for interior or exterior glazing applications. Its advanced louvered glazing technology eliminates strings, ensures alignment and requires no maintenance. Vision Control® significantly reduces energy consumption in support of LEED® requirements in exterior applications, and helps deliver on stringent healthcare requirements for patient privacy. “The PIA recognizes products, materials and systems innovation that leads commercial and institutional design to new heights,” said Jim Crockett, Editorial Director, Construction Business Media, LLC. “With judging and evaluation of products and systems from a distinguished panel of 44 architects and specification specialists skilled in product evaluation, the PIA program awards manufacturers based on attributes, qualities, functionality and/or performance beyond industry standards.” Vision Control® will be featured in the November 2011 issue of Architectural Products Magazine, as well as online at: www.arch-products.com.

FAIRFIELD, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerlux has partnered with Illuminating Concepts and IntelliStreets to create the SmartSite state of the art LED street lighting and network control system. Amerlux, a manufacturer of a broad array of optically superior, energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, hospitality, commercial and outdoor lighting markets, has supplied the LED-equipped luminaires and is marketing the system across North America. SmartSite™, powered by IntelliStreets, is the world's most technically advanced street lighting system which integrates energy efficient LED lighting technology with a robust, bi-directional mesh network control system that manages lighting, audio, video and energy usage throughout urban, suburban and college environments. SmartSite will be on display at the Amerlux booth #3516 at Lightfair International in Las Vegas from May 9th through the 11th. Operating effectively without cable installation, underground trenching or wire maintenance to set-up the control of the outdoor lighting, sound and video, SmartSite is a 24/7 area-wide system that offers architectural luminaire styles, a robust platform, digital wireless solutions, Wi-Fi capabilities, and a myriad of homeland security features. SmartSite also offers multimedia solutions that can upgrade an existing infrastructure to provide information, advertising, security and entertainment for public spaces with streetlights that automatically adjust the lighting to illuminate the area with the specific amount of light needed. The digital display banners, and synchronized sound from integrated speakers on each "Smart" light pole, will provide a seamless audience experience as well as generate a measurable revenue stream.

SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier, the world's leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions (HVACR), is launching its third Sustainability Symposium series this month, providing consulting engineers, design-build contractors and facility managers a one-day course on emerging trends and technologies associated with sustainable, high-performance buildings, as well as continuing education credits. The symposiums promote environmentally responsible buildings of the future and feature a hands-on look at Carrier's Mobile Innovation Center, an 18-wheeler featuring the company's sustainable products and energy service offerings. Carrier is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Carrier Sustainability Symposiums are offered through Carrier University's Institute for Sustainability, which leverages the company's body of knowledge and expertise to deliver green building and sustainability education. Launched in 2009, the symposiums have reached more than 2,000 people in 28 cities. Cities currently scheduled for the 2012 Sustainability Symposiums include: - Boston, Mass. - May 8 - New York City, N.Y. - May 8 - Philadelphia, Pa. - June 13 - Bethesda, Md. - Sept. 17 As part of the symposiums, 10 distinguished presenters with more than 250 years of combined HVAC experience will cover topics ranging from micro-steam power systems and fuel cells to refrigerants and chiller plant applications, to name a few.

C/S' ongoing dedication to sustainable efforts was recognized further with a special accolade DENVER, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Specialties (C/S), a leading manufacturer of high-performing commercial architectural products, is pleased to announce its fourth consecutive Champion for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth. This achievement carries additional significance, as C/S is one of two companies to receive the inaugural Champion for Change with Distinction Award, a new accolade created to recognize businesses that "break the mold" in their approach to sustainability in healthcare. The company received the award at yesterday's 2012 Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony as part of this year's CleanMed conference. This recognition coincides with the recent announcement that C/S has expanded its product transparency efforts to include an on-product ingredient label for their core wall protection product, Acrovyn® 4000. The Champion for Change Award, presented by Practice Greenhealth annually, recognizes businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability both within their organization and in helping their clients and customers to pursue environmentally responsible practices. This year's introduction of the Champion for Change with Distinction Award – also awarded to architect firm Perkins + Will - further commends companies who have been innovative in the area of chemical responsibility, tracking and addressing toxic or untested chemicals that are part of their supply chain or products, or that contribute to the products and equipment used in their organizational operations.

Hampshire, IL – DECK-O-SEAL, a division of W. R. MEADOWS offering a complete line of pool deck products, offers DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE, a two-component, non-sag, non-flowing, polysulfide-based sealing compound. DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE is a premium quality, flexible joint sealing compound ideal for applications where a short turn-around time is required, such as joints on pool bottoms and sidewalls. All submerged applications must be primed with P/G PRIMER from W. R. MEADOWS. The product can be used for general purpose caulking of joints – both above and below water – and interior/exterior expansion joint sealing. “Not only can Deck-O-Seal Gun Grade be used for several general applications, but the product is supplied in unitized, pre-measured packaging making it ready for instant blending and easy application,” said Jim Dill, Division Manager of DECK-O-SEAL. 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.

New options include 60% more light at 10,000 lumens per light bar, IP66 waterproof enclosure, glare shield, and pendent mount BOULDER, Colo., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanded options for the H-Series High Bay LED fixture from Albeo Technologies are being featured at Lightfair International 2012 in Las Vegas, May 9-11 (Booth # 1009). The H-Series high bay fixture, from the leading industrial and commercial solid-state lighting manufacturer, has won multiple awards since its introduction in the fall of 2011. The H-Series, acclaimed for its modular design and innovative optics, thermal management and control system, now features new options such as Very High Output, a waterproof enclosure, glare shield and pendent mount.

Global sustainability leader and his architecture firm conceived and designed the first "space station on Earth" for NASA at Ames Research Center SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global sustainability leader William McDonough, founding partner of William McDonough + Partners, and his team were recognized for their work on the new NASA Sustainability Base, located at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley. NASA Ames officials, including Associate Center Director Steve Zornetzer, recently commended the firm for their work on the project as the lead architect and design firm and especially for creating an innovative, Cradle to Cradle®-inspired design for the new building—all within conventional budget and schedule.

Companies honored for UL-listed fire-rated glazing solution that provides both privacy and safety MONTREAL, CANADA – January 24, 2012 – Unicel Architectural and Technical Glass Products (TGP) are pleased to be the recipients of USGlass Magazine’s 2011 “Product of the Year” award for Protective Glazing for their joint privacy and fire-safety glazing solution. Unicel’s patented Vision Control® louvers-in-glass are combined with Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated glazing from TGP to create the first such product assembly to achieve Underwriters Laboratories (UL) fire protection classification. For the Product of the Year awards, USGlass readers are asked to vote for the industry’s most relevant products. USGlass has the largest circulation of any glass magazine in the world. “Working with TGP, we had a vision to create a glazing product that would address both safety and privacy concerns in healthcare environments,” said Jean-François Couturier, CEO of Unicel. “This vote of confidence from the readers of the glass industry’s top magazine is a wonderful validation of our combined solution. We believe our Vision Control® louvers with Pilkington Pyrostop® glazing are simply the best design choice for optimal patient privacy and safety.” Vision Control® is a patented, hermetically sealed glass unit combining louvers within glass that can be customized to virtually any shape for interior or exterior glazing applications. Pilkington Pyrostop® is a fire-rated and impact safety-rated glazing material that blocks radiant heat, helping protect people and valuables on the non-fire side of the glass where heat transfer might be a concern. TGP is the sole North American supplier of Pilkington Pyrostop® glass. The combined Vision Control® and Pilkington Pyrostop solution is featured in the December 2011 issue of USGlass Magazine, as well as online at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.usglassmag.com/digital/.