Posted on February 5th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “Beauty is a Beast: Creating a Strong Visual Brand” on Mon., Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes and individual event tickets are available at www.mndogooders.org.
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Posted on February 1st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Feb. 24-27, 76th Annual Conference at the Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Ariz.
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Posted on January 18th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
New residential construction activity for 2012 is expected to show a 23.9 percent improvement compared to 2011, which is slightly better than what was forecasted last August.
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Posted on January 18th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Stretching up to 24 feet wide and 10 feet high, the new product accommodates as many as six 48-by-120-inch panels that can stack or pocket. Upon request, the door also can be manufactured as a custom corner unit.
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Posted on January 9th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Developed by AAMA’s Door Handle Set Task Group, AAMA 903 establishes test procedures and performance criteria for evaluating lever handle sets designed for use with multipoint hardware on side-hinged doors.
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Posted on January 7th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The doors complement the standard profiles of its folding windows, as well as the high quality craftsmanship, performance and expansive sizes expected with all of Kolbe’s products.
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Posted on January 2nd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Series tickets on sale now. Individual tickets will be for sale beginning Feb. 1. Seating is limited. Tickets are transferable.
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Posted on December 27th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“…crank-out windows’ screens can tuck out of the way when they’re not in use to provide unobstructed views. When the screens are needed, they simply pull down to accommodate fresh air and natural ventilation without inviting pests.”
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Posted on December 26th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Helping protect federal government offices and occupants in Puerto Rico, while preserving the Modern aesthetic, Wausau Window and Wall Systems provided high-performance systems for the Federico Degetau Federal Building and the Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse.
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Posted on December 19th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“Design teams can help ensure that fresh air and a connection with the outdoors are made accessible to people with physical disabilities, by specifying windows capable of meeting operating force and motion requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1.”
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