Client News: Lance Hornaday joins Knutson as general manager

Knutson_LanceHornadayKnutson Construction announces that Lance Hornaday has joined the firm as the general manager for the Minneapolis division. He will be responsible for the overall success of all aspects of the Minneapolis office, including operations, client relationships, and delivering on all projects.

Hornaday brings 25 years of experience working in the construction industry and expertise in education, development, government, retail, hospitality, entertainment and corporate markets. He also has a special interest in historic preservation and recently served as chairman on the Chicago Old Town Historic District. Most recently, he worked in Chicago as a project executive for W.E. O’Neil Construction Company.

“Knutson Construction takes pride in providing its clients with an exceptional construction experience by demonstrating ownership, integrity, recognition, innovation, teamwork and fun. These, and the overall experience Knutson strives to provide, is what attracted me to the company,” said Hornaday.

“Lance is well-known and respected within the industry. His technical background, knowledge of the industry and strong strategic skills will play a key role in delivering The Knutson Experience to our clients,” added Dave Bastyr, executive vice president of operations in Minnesota.

Hornaday holds a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Illinois.

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Client News: Tubelite adds 34000 Series storefront to ForceFront Blast product offering

* Tubelite will be exhibiting at GlassBuild America booth #2306 and CSI CONSTRUCT #907 *
 
Tubelite_34000FFBlast_Blue_webTubelite Inc. introduces E/T34000 Series storefront system as part of its ForceFront™ Blast products, engineered for high-security in low- and mid-rise building projects. The storefront’s framing provides improved thermal performance, and are glazed with insulated laminated glass for energy efficiency and safety. ForceFront curtainwall and Monumental Wide Stile entrance systems match Tubelite’s 34000 Series storefront’s performance and sightlines to offer a complete blast hazard mitigation system.

ForceFront Blast products are designed for compliance with ASTM International standard F 1642-04, the U.S. General Services Administration Interagency Security Committee (GSA/ISC) TS01-2003 security design criteria and U.S. Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (DoD UFC) 4-010-01 requirements. The products are tested to meet blast performance of 6 psi peak pressure at 42 psi-msec impulse, but each project requires separate review to meet unique specifications.
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Tubelite’s 34000 Series features a 2-1/2-by-5-inch flush-glazed system and screw-spline framing, glazed with 1-5/16-inch laminated glass positioned in the center of the frame. This new addition is offered as either a non-thermal system or with a single poured-and-debridged thermal improvement option. Both choices easily accommodate insulated glass.

The aluminum used to produce all of Tubelite’s ForceFront systems can be extruded using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. Seven anodized finishes and 20 standard paint colors are available, and upon request, blended and custom colors may be specified.

Durable finishes reduce buildings’ maintenance costs and enhance long lifecycles. Coupled with 34000 Series’ recycled aluminum content option, daylight, views, energy-efficient thermal performance and condensation resistance, these attributes also may support projects seeking LEED® certification or other green building criteria.

 
About Tubelite Inc.

Established in 1945, Tubelite celebrates 70 years of dependable service, fabrication and distribution of architectural aluminum products. Part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., the company is an industry leader in eco-efficient storefront, curtainwall and entrance systems, and recognized for its fast, reliable and consistent delivery. Tubelite’s corporate office, fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations are located in Walker, Michigan. Its Dallas location provides additional fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations and its facility in Reed City, Michigan, houses the company’s aluminum extrusion operation.

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Client News: Tubelite hires David Fye to serve clients in Houston

Tubelite_DavidFye_webTubelite Inc. has named David Fye as a client development manager serving Houston. He reports to Tubelite’s regional sales manager, Terry Robinholt. They work closely with glazing contractors and architectural teams across the region to provide assistance with storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylight control systems.

Fye brings more than 30 years of experience in sales, project management, estimating, customer service and drafting. He most recently worked at Dynamic Glass, LLC as a senior project manager. Prior to this, he was a project manager with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® during construction of the ExxonMobil campus project, a contract manager with Binswanger Glass and an architectural sales representative with Kawneer Company, Inc.

Throughout his career, Fye received numerous sales awards including “Kawneer Sales Achievement Award,” Binswanger “Victory Sales Representative of the Year” and “Top Sales Producer/Binswanger Glass – Austin, Texas.”

Fye earned a degree in architectural drafting technology from Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis and also studied construction technology at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI).

About Tubelite Inc.

Established in 1945, Tubelite celebrates 70 years of dependable service, fabrication and distribution of architectural aluminum products. Part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., the company is an industry leader in eco-efficient storefront, curtainwall and entrance systems, and recognized for its fast, reliable and consistent delivery. Tubelite’s corporate office, fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations are located in Walker, Michigan. Its Dallas location provides additional fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations and its facility in Reed City, Michigan, houses the company’s aluminum extrusion operation.

Client News: Wausau names Jason Green as architectural sales representative in the Eastern region

Wausau_JasonGreen_webJason Green has joined Wausau Window and Wall Systems as an architectural sales representative serving Connecticut, northern Delaware, western Massachusetts, southern New Jersey, upstate New York, eastern Pennsylvania and Vermont.

Green reports directly to Wausau’s regional sales manager, Ryan Noble. Working closely with Noble and his colleagues at Wausau, Green provides commercial building owners, design professionals and construction teams with educational and technical resources including product selection for high-performance window and curtainwall systems.

For the past five years, Green worked with Hilti USA. Most recently, he worked with building owners, architects, general contractors and installers throughout Indiana on their life-safety plan as a firestop specialist. Previously based in Central Ohio, his earlier account management positions were focused on growing Hilti’s commercial building construction segment. Prior to Hilti, Green worked in project management with general contractor McDonalds’ Design & Build, Inc. of Ohio.

In addition to his professional experience, Green earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Toledo.

Nationally recognized for its innovative expertise, Wausau Window and Wall Systems is an industry leader in engineering window and curtainwall systems for commercial and institutional construction applications. For more than 55 years, Wausau has worked closely with architects, building owners and contractors to realize their vision for aesthetic beauty, sustainability and lasting value, while striving to maintain the highest level of customer service, communication and overall satisfaction. Wausau is a part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a publicly held, U.S. corporation.

Wausau and its staff are members of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Glass Association of North America (GANA), the National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Client News: Linetec hires Thomas Hogg as Southwest territory sales manager

Tom Hogg-webThomas Hogg joins Linetec as territory sales manager serving customers in the Southwest. Linetec, the nation’s largest independent architectural finisher, provides paint and anodize finishing services for such products as windows, curtainwall, entrances, hardware and other components.

Tom has 16 years of experience in the construction and architectural building products industries, including new construction and renovation for residential and commercial markets. “I am looking forward to partnering with multiple manufacturers here in the Southwest that fulfill project owners’ desire for energy-conscious projects and the need to meet the new 2015 International Energy Conservation Code,” said Tom. Along with durable finishes, Linetec provides thermal barrier systems to help meet building projects’ energy-saving goals.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Tom most recently worked as a Southwest region business development manager for Wisconsin-based ABC Supply Co., Inc.’s partnership with Amcraft Building Products. Prior to this, he was a senior account manager for another Wisconsin-based company, Kohler Co. With Kohler’s Global Power Group, he provided power generators to commercial, industrial and government customers in the Southwest.

Before Kohler, Tom focused on window and door customers as a Southwestern territory account manager for Newell Rubbermaid Inc.’s Ashland Hardware Systems. Previously, he represented Pella Windows and Doors Corp. for the first seven years of his career. He began as Pella’s sales support and showroom manager in Ohio after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University at Columbus. He was promoted to brand marketing associate manager of Pella’s Entry Systems Division, and later, to territory account manager for southwest Ohio.

Tom values professional development and association involvement. With Linetec, he will represent Linetec as part of its exhibitions and educational events with such industry associations as the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). He also has been a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and has participated in the International Builder Show and GlassBuild America.

As an active member of his community, Tom also volunteers with the North Fort Worth Historical Society where he leads tours at area historical sites and presents at the annual “Saints and Sinners” haunted cemetery fundraiser event at the Oakwood Cemetery. Earlier this year, he and his wife, Katie, celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary. Together with their three children, they enjoy camping, hiking and traveling throughout the Southwest.

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Client News: Treasure Island Resort and Casino and Knutson Construction celebrate the grand re-opening of the Tradewinds Buffet

Together, with Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Knutson celebrates the completion of the $7 million, 16,000-square-foot remodel of the Tradewinds Buffet. Planning for the project began in Feb. 2015 and its grand re-opening is on Sept. 3.KCS_TIRC-TradewindsBuffet_web

Located inside the resort and casino in Welch, Minnesota, the project presented many challenges, including a complete remodel of the buffet while the surrounding casino and adjacent kitchen remained fully operational. A full-height partition wall was built to protect and separate visitors, guests and staff from the construction area. A temporary buffet was built and utilized by guests and visitors during construction.

The remodeled restaurant has high-end finishes that came from locations around the world, including natural stone onyx, a variety of tiles and ultramodern light fixtures from Italy. Some items, such as the natural stone onyx, required custom installation and had lead times of six to eight weeks. The Tradewinds Buffet serves an average of 15,000 guests per week and required a streamlined schedule of only 92 calendar days to allow Treasure Island to continue to offer their guests a one-of-a-kind experience.

The remodel is the first major upgrade for the buffet since Knutson built the original restaurant 14 years ago. Designed by RSP Architects of Minneapolis, the restaurant features modern finishes, including glass mosaic tiles, lighted onyx stone walls and an ultra high-tech video display wall. The new buffet will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Knutson has completed multiple design-build projects for Treasure Island Resort and Casino. “We’re proud to be their construction partner on the recent remodel of the Tradewinds Buffet. These projects continue to transform their facility into a high-end regional destination for gaming and entertainment,” stated Dave Bastyr, Knutson Construction’s executive vice president of Minnesota.

In addition to Knutson Construction and RSP Architects, the project team consists of Robert Rippe & Associates, MEP Associates and Palanamisami & Associates.

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Client News: Pat Daniels joins Tubelite as Southeastern regional sales manager

Tubelite Inc. has hired Pat Daniels as Southeastern regional sales manager. He reports directly to Steve Green, Tubelite’s vice president of sales and client services.

Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and product management working for multinational corporations, Daniels has a hands-on approach to team building, product portfolio management and customer relationship management.

Most recently, Daniels worked at as regional sales manager for New Jersey-based Englert Inc., providing commercial and residential metal roofing and on-site roll-forming machines. He previously was director of sales and marketing at Fortis Plastics Inc. Prior to this, he held the same title with YKK Architectural Products Inc. in Atlanta. For more than 20 years, he was responsible for marketing and business development at CertainTeed Corp in Pennsylvania.

Daniels earned a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Baltimore.

Established in 1945, Tubelite celebrates 70 years of dependable service, fabrication and distribution of architectural aluminum products. Part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., the company is an industry leader in eco-efficient storefront, curtainwall and entrance systems, and recognized for its fast, reliable and consistent delivery. Tubelite’s corporate office, fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations are located in Walker, Michigan. Its Dallas location provides additional fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations and its facility in Reed City, Michigan, houses the company’s aluminum extrusion operation.

Tubelite and its staff are members of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the Glass Association of North America (GANA), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Association News: AAMA releases new Comparison of Condensation Ratings Systems for Fenestration document

CRS-PR-commercial-building-webThe American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has created and released a new document laying out comparisons among three different rating systems for condensation on interior surfaces of fenestration products.

While root causes vary with climate and occupancy, the formation of condensation on these surfaces in winter months is deemed problematic in almost all modern buildings. This document addresses some of the common causes and the technical issues related to condensation. It also offers a comparison of the tools available for rating fenestration systems for condensation resistance.

“This new AAMA document was developed to provide a single reference source on the three common condensation rating systems for the U.S. and Canada,” says Doug Holmberg (Apogee Enterprises, Inc./Wausau Window and Wall Systems), co-chair of the Condensation Ratings Comparison Task Group. “It also provides information on how each rating is calculated for comparing the condensation resistance of products and the differences in the rating systems.”
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Steve Strawn (JELD-WEN), co-chair of the Condensation Ratings Comparison Task Group, adds that window condensation ratings can be difficult to understand, and that the question has been further complicated by the use of different methods to rate condensation resistance.

“We have attempted to summarize through this document how each of the ratings are calculated and will remind the reader that the results are not directly comparable,” says Strawn. “When comparing products side by side, specifiers should ensure that they are comparing products that have used the same condensation rating method.”

AAMA CRS-15, as well as other AAMA documents, may be purchased from AAMA’s Publication Store.

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Client News: ROCKFON meets Arkansas State University’s goals for aesthetics, performance, schedule and budget

ROCKFON_AR_ASU-HSS_Pepple3603-webArkansas State University’s Humanities and Social Sciences building will greet its first students in the upcoming 2015-16 academic year. AMR Architects designed the building’s exterior to complement the campus’ historic architecture and its modern interior to offer quiet, comfortable learning spaces. Helping accomplish these goals, the new building features ROCKFON’s ceilings systems throughout its 120,000-square-foot, four-story facility.

“The new building will be at the heart of every ASU student’s experience on this campus,” said Dr. Lauri Umansky, former dean of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). “Our courses engage students deeply in the world around them. And we have a first-rate faculty. That we will soon be able to offer this kind of high-quality education from a spectacular, state-of-the-art facility is truly exciting.”

The HSS building serves as a centerpiece linking Historic Mall to the west, the Caraway Mall to the south, and the new Campus Commons to the north. The structure dramatically defines the edges of multiple plazas and vistas. Inside, it encompasses more than 40 classrooms, laboratories, seminar rooms and approximately 140 faculty offices plus a large atrium for groups to gather.

HSS will have 24 percent more space than offered by the building it replaces, Wilson Hall. Arkansas State University’s oldest building opening in 1932, Wilson Hall eventually will be adapted and renovated for other uses.

ROCKFON_AR_ASU-HSS_Pepple3613-webConsidered one of the largest instructional buildings on a university campus in the state of Arkansas, HSS has been constructed in four phases with an estimated budget of $36 million. The final phase was substantially completed in June 2015. This phase focused on the interior and site exterior and was completed in 16 months with Tate General Contractors. Tate worked with AMR on all four phases of the project. AMR also received architectural support from CahoonSteiling | Studio of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

In total, AMR Architects was involved for more than 10 years on the project. The initial design was bid in 2003 and shelved due to budget constraints. With financial support from the governor and state legislature, the project first broke ground in Sept. 2008.

During the continued phased construction, the university incorporated some modifications as classroom count and size changed dramatically. Budgets remained top-of-mind in continuing from one phase to the next. AMR Architects employed value engineering methodologies to ensure the construction and materials maintained the project’s performance and aesthetic requirements, as well as provided the most cost-effective selections.

In early 2014, as the fourth phase began, AMR Architects’ Jamie Borg, associate AIA, reviewed value-engineered options for the ceiling systems selections. The existing specifications called for an acoustic ceiling tile with a white finish that met the requirements for Seismic Design Categories D, E and F and the high Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.70.

“Academic buildings often equal noisy occupants. In campus-based offices, acoustic specifications typically are set to ensure privacy and a quiet work environment,” explains Borg.

Meeting the project’s multiple requirements, ROCKFON’s district manager Jim Frasca presented Borg with a cost-effective bid request for substitution. He elaborates, “Although well known in Europe, ROCKFON’s acoustic stone wool ceiling products were just being introduced to the North American market at this time. ROCKFON Tropic® acoustic ceiling panels achieve an NRC of 0.85 with no upcharge and have a nice, smooth, white finish. Coupled with our Chicago Metallic seismic suspension system, it was exciting to show Jamie a complete ceiling system that not only fit his aesthetic and performance needs, but his budget and schedule, too.”

ROCKFON_AR_ASU-HSS_Pepple3675-webBorg agrees and adds, “We took the ceiling tile out of the grid in our office and put the ROCKFON sample next to the product we initially specified. Appearance-wise, it was a nice match. Budget-wise it was competitively priced. The decision was made to go with ROCKFON.”

Curtis Construction, LLC installed ROCKFON Tropic 1020 stone wool acoustic ceiling into Chicago Metallic 4500 Ultraline™ heavy-duty bolt-slot suspension system. The 2-by-2-foot ceiling panels feature a square tegular narrow edge and shadow molding along the perimeter to create the desired aesthetic.

“Ultraline suspension systems are mitered for continuous flow at the intersection to minimize the grid appearance and avoid an institutional feel, achieving a high-end, monolithic look,” describes Frasca. “Contributing to the speedy installation, the Ultraline suspension system’s stab-end cross tees give an audible ‘click’ when the cross tee is inserted fully. And, as with all of ROCKFON’s stone wool ceiling panels, Tropic panels are easy to cut and are 50-75 percent lighter than other ceiling panels making them easier to install.”

ROCKFON stone wool ceiling panels are primarily made from abundantly available basalt rock and contain up to 42 percent recycled materials. These stone wool panels are inherently anti-microbial and sound absorbing, without needing to add treatments or associated costs. They also provide high light reflectance (LR 0.86) and UL® Environment’s GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low-emitting products.

The Ultraline suspension system further contributes to the ceiling systems anti-microbial performance and sustainable goals, in addition to being ICC-ES listed for seismic suspended ceiling applications. Providing low maintenance and long-term durability, these ROCKFON products supplied in North America are supported with a 30-year product warranty on the stone wool ceiling panels and a 40-year on the suspension system.

ROCKFON_AR_ASU-HSS_Pepple3738-webArkansas State’s director of planning design and construction, David Handwork, P.E., notes, “I was equally pleased with the aesthetic and installation characteristics of the ROCKFON ceiling system within the Humanities and Social Sciences building. The very clean cuts and maintainability will make a significant difference in preserving the new look and feel within the building for decades to come. The project architects at AMR made an excellent selection when choosing ROCKFON for our newest marquee building.”

AMR Architects’ Borg concludes, “Working with ROCKFON on the project has gone well. It’s exciting to be a part of Arkansas State University campus’ largest and most prominent building on campus.”

Reflecting on the new facility that the HSS and other programs would soon occupy, Umansky, added, “How fitting that this beautiful new building sits at the center of our campus, here to welcome students to both the immediate and the enduring benefits of learning in a university setting. We are deeply grateful to all who have had the faith and persistence to make the completion of this building a reality.”

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Arkansas State University, Humanities and Social Sciences Buildings
2401 Aggie Road Jonesboro, Arkansas 72467

 

Client News: Kolbe enhances and expands its library of 3-D models

Kolbe-2015-Aug-VistaLuxe90-DegreeTo enhance the user experience, Kolbe has expanded its online Architect Library to include new and updated 3-D Revit® building information models (BIM) for Ultra Series and VistaLuxe Collection products. Amongst the new models for the VistaLuxe Collection are the 90-degree corner unit, complementary folding doors and folding windows.

“Our BIM tools allow architects to view products from different perspectives, incorporating Kolbe’s vast design options and customization within the models for their projects,” says Kolbe’s product and market manager, Lance Premeau, LEED® Green Associate. “Intelligence – such as product data and architectural details – can be incorporated into each model to assist in fully coordinated drawings and schedules. These 3-D models make it easier for design professionals to communicate a shared vision with both the builders and the homeowners.”

Enhancing the existing models, Kolbe combined many model attributes from separate models into one comprehensive family, while reducing the file size. “The smaller file size and the improved flexibility within each model makes them easier to use,” adds Premeau. “Users will experience expanded metadata in the models for designing their windows and doors to perfectly fit and enhance their projects.”

Premeau explains, “Each Revit product family has been built to eliminate guess-work; built-in parameters ensure the maximum dimensions cannot be exceeded. These Revit families have all the metadata built right in, to schedule powerfully within Revit, right out-of-the-box. Data and resources – like product literature, specifications, energy data, sustainability information and much more – are accessed with a few clicks of the mouse.”

He continues, “All of this built-in data at your fingertips means your models will have all the information necessary to make takeoff and parts lists, generate window and door schedules, installation requirements, estimated costs, and readily provide interior elevations and other details as needed. Our goal is to streamline your workflow, allowing you to work more efficiently.”

The Architect Library on Kolbe’s website provides links to its individual product files in 3-D models, as well as compressed bulk files for Ultra Series and VistaLuxe Collection window and door families.

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