American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host its 75th Annual Conference for fenestration industry leaders and decision makers, Feb. 26-29, at the Naples Grande Hotel (Waldorf Astoria) in Naples, Fla. The highlight of this year’s event is the celebration of AAMA’s 75th anniversary.

“The longevity and continuing success of AAMA was made possible through the expertise, perseverance and dedication contributed to our organization by our past and present members. The occasion of AAMA’s 75th Anniversary serves as a platform to recognize those members who have contributed the time and talent necessary to build and sustain a powerful and respected organization,” says AAMA President and CEO Rich Walker.

The conference will feature keynote speaker Eric Greitens, a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL, a Rhodes Scholar who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford, a humanitarian worker who has served around the world, and a national champion boxer. He is also the founder of the Center for Citizen Leadership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the next generation of American leadership. His keynote speech is titled “The Heart and the Fist: Inspired Leadership Through Challenging Times” and will address a broad range of subjects vitally important to today’s companies, including leadership and social responsibility, the next generation of American leadership, and service and the humanitarian ethic.

“He will inspire attendees to pursue socially responsible leadership that will benefit the community at large through stories of his many experiences around the world. In a rapidly changing world, it is easy to lose sight of the true purpose of leadership and humanitarianism; Greitens will instill a sense of urgency to rediscover a balance between success in business and responsible leadership as a global citizen,” Walker adds.

Also convening at the Annual Conference is the AAMA Green and Sustainability Specification Development Task Group, which was formed for the purpose of creating specifications for the proposed AAMA Green Products Certification Programs. The Task Group will be reviewing the ballot results of the climate zone-based approach to the energy performance criteria and related points associated with the criteria within the program for R and LC class products. Once this stage of balloting is successfully concluded, the specification will be complete and work will begin on a user’s guide for this segment of the program.

“[AAMA conferences are] very useful for everything concerning green and energy performance for the window industry,” says Jean Marois, senior product development Manager for Royal Window & Door Profiles.

Two additional national conferences and two regional meetings are also planned for 2012. AAMA’s complete 2012 schedule of events includes:
* February 26-29, 75th Annual Conference at the Naples Grande Hotel (Waldorf Astoria) in Naples, Fla.
* April 10-11, Western Region Spring Meeting at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport Hotel in Portland, Ore.
* May 8-10, Southeast Region Spring Meeting at the Marriott Austin South in Austin, Texas
* June 10-13, AAMA National Summer Conference at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills located in Oak Brook, Ill.
* October 14-17, AAMA National Fall Conference at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya located in Santa Ana Pueblo (Albuquerque), N.M.

“The national conferences and regional meetings address issues of critical importance to AAMA’s member companies, both large and small, domestic and international, that manufacture window, door, skylight, curtain wall and storefront products” says Walker. “AAMA’s councils and committees represent the full spectrum of framing materials sold into both the commercial and residential market segments.”

In addition to the 2012 dates listed above, 2013 events are also available on the events page of the AAMA website. For more information on AAMA’s events, please email Florence Nicolici, AAMA Meetings Manager.

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Kolbe will be exhibiting at IBS in booth W3729

Wausau, Wis. — Breaking the confines of design flexibility, Kolbe‘s wide assortment of functional products will be on display at the 2012 International Builders Show (IBS) in booth W3729.

“Builders have more options than ever before,” says Cindy Bremer, Kolbe’s vice president of marketing. “Beyond traditional casements and double hungs, Kolbe’s wide product selection combines elegant, architectural detail and multi-functional, energy-efficient, easy-to-operate window and door choices.”

Form and Function Working Together

With the simple turn of a handle, Kolbe’s Heritage Series Tilt-Turn windows can swing in like a casement or tilt-in like a hopper. The all-wood Tilt-Turn windows shown at IBS will be crafted in cherry wood, finished with a custom stain color and accented with brass hardware. The model’s 2-1/4-inch performance divided lite (PDL) bars provide both visual interest and energy efficiency.

Kolbe’s Ultra Series product line offers another example of energy-efficient, Tilt-Turn windows. This dual-action product showcases triple pane glass; clear-coated, anigre interior wood species; and a recycled aluminum clad exterior anodized in a Champagne color for low-maintenance durability. The unit’s flush sash, flat PDL bars, black hardware and exterior retractable screen create an appealing, yet functional aesthetic.

Ultra Series inswing casement windows are another versatile window option. The custom inswing window on display in Kolbe’s booth will feature a copper-plated exterior finished in an oxide silver patina with an alder interior wood species with a Coffee Bean stain. LoE²-270 ThermaPlus double pane insulating glass with LoE²-270 coating is detailed with PDLs and ovolo glazing beads, and oil-rubbed finished hardware.

Universal Design Options

Kolbe’s commitment to accessible design includes a variety of universal design window and door products, as well as specialized locks, handles, cranks and sills. During IBS, Kolbe will highlight its Garden-Aire sliding patio doors with sill ramp kits. Sill ramps improve access for people with mobility aids, such as walkers and wheelchairs.

“Universal design is the concept of making products and spaces accessible for people with various physical ability levels. It promotes freedom for the disabled. It allows the elderly to live independently longer,” says Kolbe’s product and market analyst, Lance Premeau, LEED® Green Associate.

Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly

Kolbe products’ environmental attributes also support projects pursuing green goals including U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System™, Green Globes™ and ENERGY STAR®. More than 20,000 Kolbe products are ENERGY STAR qualified in both the U.S. and Canada.

Ultra Series products have exteriors clad in low-maintenance, extruded aluminum containing recycled content. The outer, metal surfaces may be finished in environmentally friendly, durable coatings in a broad palette of colors. For the interior, a range of sustainably harvested wood species can be chosen for trim, such as those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Online Tools 24/7/365

Kolbe’s Architect Library and online resources can help simplify the research and specifying process. For example, design teams can easily communicate and visually customize many Ultra Series product dimensions and functionality using Kolbe’s 3D Revit® building information models (BIM).

In addition to BIM tools, Kolbe’s website offers 2-D drawings; warranties, installation and maintenance information, and online videos to demonstrate product operation and performance testing. Air, water, structural and thermal reports also are available online, including a database for thousands of Kolbe’s ENERGY STAR-rated products.

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Learn more about Kolbe products at www.kolbe-kolbe.com and visit in-person with Kolbe representatives at booth W3729 during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012.

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Walker, Mich. — Helping protect low- and mid-rise buildings in need of storm hazard mitigation, Tubelite‘s Force Front Storm monumental entry door systems have received Florida Product Approval (#14563).

Designed for compliance with High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzones 2 and 3, Force Front Storm doors and frames also are tested to meet Miami Dade large missile impact requirements (ASTM E1886/E1996 – TAS 201) and passed pressure cycling at +100/-100 psf.

Tubelite’s Force Front Storm monumental entry doors feature durable tie-rod construction, wide stiles and heavy-duty hardware. Single doors up to 4-feet-wide and 8-feet-high and pairs up to 8-by-8-feet have been qualified. The units include nominal one-inch insulated glazing with a laminated pane incorporating a DuPont™ SentryGlas® Interlayer. Dry glazing and sealing can be completed at the jobsite.

“Introduced last year, our Force Front products are being specified throughout our service area, especially in the southeastern coastal and southern Texas regions,” says Tubelite’s marketing manager, Mary Olivier.

In addition to impact protection, Tubelite’s Force Front monumental entry door products support facilities’ environmental goals. All of Tubelite’s products are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. These qualities may contribute to projects seeking certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™.

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Media contact: Heather West, heather@heatherwestpr.com

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Kolbe will be exhibiting at IBS in booth W3729

Wausau, Wis. — Attendees at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012, will be treated to an array of custom capabilities on display at Kolbe‘s booth W3729.

“At IBS 2012, we are highlighting the many design options that personalize Kolbe’s windows and doors to fit the individual décor that not only make an impressive style statement, but also meet the homeowners’ needs for long-term performance and dependable functionality,” says Cindy Bremer, Kolbe’s vice president of marketing. “Whether looking for unique sizes, unusual shapes, rare wood species, colorful finishes, finely-crafted glass or universal design hardware, Kolbe can customize its products to make nearly every vision a reality.”

Creative Customization

The many built-to-order options available for Kolbe’s window and door products are the key to boundless creative possibilities. Customizable components include:
* Unusual shapes, sizes and mull configurations
* Broad choice of finishes, including patinas and one-of-a-kind hues
* Full range of wood species, including Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood options
* Extensive selection of glass choices, including high-performance and decorative glass, true divided lites (TDLs) and performance divided lites (PDLs)
* Wide variety of hardware, as well as trim options, screens and more

Innovative, Expansive, Impressive

Kolbe continues to break the innovation barrier. During IBS 2012, a four-unit wall will display Kolbe’s Ultra Series Direct Set windows with exterior aluminum cladding shown in four different colors and three profiles — ogee, beveled and casement. The wall units will include multiple interior wood species — recycled heartpine, bamboo, makore and red cedar — plus other customized details.

A custom Ultra Series Folding Window System also will be shown. More than 8-feet-wide, it will feature four panels with exteriors clad in recycled aluminum and finished in a Gingersnap color. Kolbe’s Folding Windows will use ogee casing with double pane insulating glass with LoE3-366 coating. Fir with a chestnut stain will be on the interior, along with hardware in matte black and a recessed sill. The special-request Folding Windows System complements Kolbe’s Folding Door Systems’ expansive openings.

More of Kolbe’s impressive entrances on display at IBS include:

* Two contemporary-designed Ultra Series doors configured with asymmetrical panels that each contain four lites of frosted glass; a boldly-finished custom red, aluminum exterior; and a white oak interior with ebony stain;

* A copper clad exterior entrance with marbled black oxide patina, historically-styled glass, bronze finish hardware and casement sidelites — courtesy of Kolbe’s subsidiary company, Point Five Windows & Doors;

* A five-panel pocketing TerraSpan® lift and slide unit with aluminum exterior finished in a Green Tea Leaf color, an interior of alder wood with a red wheat stain, rustic umber hardware, a recessed sill with black anodized finish, glass with LoE2-270 coating, and a Phantom® electric, retractable screen; and

* An Ultra Series 10-foot-tall outswing door with a one- piece, 12-inch bottom rail and decorative, glass lite with a palm tree design created using PDLs.

Great Looks with Less Labor

When time is of the essence and aesthetic compromise is nonnegotiable, Kolbe’s “Square Out/Half Circle In” Ultra Series Sterling window unit simulates the appearance of a true segment head. “This approach achieves the same great look, and saves time on the installation,” explains Bremer.

The model shown at IBS features a maple interior, an aluminum exterior finished in a Sand color, and glass with LoE2-270 coating. The top sash has PDLs that creates eight “lites.” Rustic umber hardware and a retractable screen also are used.

Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly

“Beyond the visually-striking, architectural detailing, Kolbe’s products are crafted with exceptional attention to quality. Our windows and doors are manufactured with high performance, reliable operation and longevity in mind,” notes Bremer.

The Ultra Series product lines displayed at IBS feature exteriors clad in low-maintenance, extruded aluminum containing recycled content. The outer, metal surfaces may be finished in environmentally friendly, durable coatings and a broad palette of colors. For the interior, a range of sustainably harvested wood species can be chosen for trim, such as those certified by the FSC. Kolbe products’ environmental attributes also support projects pursuing green goals including ENERGY STAR®, Green Globes™ and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™.

Online Tools 24/7/365

Kolbe’s Architect Library and online resources can help simplify the research and specifying process. For example, design teams can easily communicate and visually customize many Ultra Series product dimensions and functionality using Kolbe’s 3D Revit® building information models (BIM). In addition to BIM tools, Kolbe’s website offers 2-D drawings; air, water, structural and thermal reports; warranties, installation and maintenance information, and online videos to demonstrate product operation and performance testing.

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Learn more about Kolbe products at www.kolbe-kolbe.com and visit in-person with Kolbe representatives at booth W3729 during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012.

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Bob McNamara of Robert McNamara Sales joins Tubelite Inc. as client development manager. As an independent sales representative based in Cape May County, N.J., he provides Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems.

McNamara draws from more than 25 years of experience sharing his knowledge in the glass, glazing and architectural metal’s industry with glazing contractors, architects and other commercial building team members. He has been employed in estimating, project management and sales, as well as in the development of architectural metal products. Throughout his career, McNamara has remained dedicated to the Mid-Atlantic region.

“There is already a strong interest in Tubelite’s Force Front systems. Tubelite offers a range of products to address the extremes endured by our buildings. Hurricane impact performance is very important along the coast, and a requirement of IBC (International Building Code),” says McNamara.

He continues, “The region’s seasonal variability means that temperatures can be -10 degrees in the winter and 100+ degrees in the summer. Thermal performance is a must-have, such as the Therml=Block entrances and curtainwall. Daylighting devices, like Tubelite’s Max/Block sun shades and aLuminate light shelves, help manage interior comfort as well as contribute to energy efficiency. As a nation, we need to do more to be energy efficient, to be green and to be sustainable. This includes conserving resources by specifying products be manufactured with recycled content.”

Supporting these green goals, all of Tubelite’s products are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. Helping architects learn more about selecting environmentally-responsible products, Tubelite offers educational presentations available through the American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education System (AIA/CES).

In addition to offering Tubelite’s AIA/CES presentations, McNamara represents the company’s membership in the U.S. Green Building Council, the Construction Specifications Institute and other industry associations. He also volunteers on the community hospital board for Jeanes Hospital, part of the Temple University Health System, in Philadelphia.

To learn more about Tubelite’s products and connect with its representatives, please visit http://www.tubeliteinc.com.

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Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) Board President Stewart Yang is pleased to announce that Chase Brass and Copper Company is the first company to accept PMI’s invitation to join the organization through a new membership category, Allied Membership.

The Allied Membership category was approved during the PMI Fall Conference held in September 2011 and welcomes new members who qualify as suppliers and certifiers to the plumbing industry. Members under this heading receive a number of the benefits of PMI membership, such as access to PMI publications and attendance at PMI’s semi-annual conferences at a special membership fee. Restrictions do apply.

“Chase began its relationship with PMI with an invitation from Barbara Higgens to consider membership. What we found was a professional organization that could provide Chase a better understanding of the important issues revolving around the plumbing industry,” said James Palmour, vice president of sales for Chase Brass and Copper Company.

PMI Executive Director Barbara C. Higgens added, “We are delighted to welcome Chase Brass as a charter Allied Member. The company has been an enthusiastic sponsor of our events for several years. PMI is very excited to offer Allied Membership to Chase Brass and other supplier companies and certifier organizations.”

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Tubelite Inc. has named John Young as client development manager providing storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems for North and South Carolina, and southern Virginia.

Owner of J&L Young, LLC, Young serves this territory as an independent sales representative, while working closely with Tubelite’s new office in Rock Hill, S.C. He brings 27 years of experience in the glass, glazing and architectural metal’s industry, including six as an independent sales representative.

Prior to his own business in 2005, Young held various positions with United States Aluminum — Corporation as a fabrication supervisor, purchasing manager, estimating manager, customer service manager, field sales, and as a regional sales manager for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. Given Young’s familiarity with these regions, he notes that he is impressed with Tubelite’s new Force Front™ curtainwall and entry door systems for high security and high wind applications.

Providing complementary performance, aesthetics and environmental attributes, all of Tubelite’s products are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. These include: energy-efficient Therml=Block™ entrances ; standard doors, windows, storefront and curtainwall; and Max/Block™ sun shade and aLuminate™ light shelf daylight control systems.

To learn more about Tubelite’s products and connect with its representatives, please visit http://www.tubeliteinc.com.

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“Feel Good about choosing paper…” makes the case that Utopia® coated papers from Appleton Coated not only contribute to exceptionally-printed communications that inspire readers to action, but also contribute to corporate sustainability goals that support environmental responsibility.

“Feel Good” shares compelling statistics about the power of paper, as well as its use and re-use:
* 6 out of 10 consumers have made online purchases after reading a brochure
* 3 out of 4 consumers have made online purchases after reading a catalog
* 8 out of 10 consumers like that they can save printed materials for future reference
* 63.5% of paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2010
* Paper recovery for recycling has increased by 77% since 1990

“Paper leaves an impression. Through paper, the audience unwraps the message like a gift. It is interactive, tactile and tangible. Handled properly, it is replenishable and renewable,” says Ferkó Goldinger, Appleton Coated’s advertising and promotion manager. “Along with helping others look great and feel good about the eco-friendly dimensions of Utopia papers, we’re also continuing to be a ‘greener’ company.”

Demonstrating its commitment to environmentally responsible practices, Appleton Coated presents its own Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) online for review. A highlight of its 2010 CSR notes that the company significantly increased the percentage of post-consumer recovered fiber (PCRF) in all of the fiber it used. “The more PCRF in the paper, the more water and energy saved and the less waste sent to landfills,” explains Goldinger. “In addition to sending less waste to landfill and saving energy, we’ve reduced emissions and increased our use of alternative energy.”

Utopia papers contain industry-leading percentages of PCRF, and Green Power is a standard offer in five grades. It was the first coated paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®). One hundred percent of the pulp used to make Utopia is FSC-Controlled Wood certified and also may be FSC-Chain-of-Custody (COC), FSC-Recycled or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) -COC certified.

Learn more about Appleton Coated’s environmental focus and features in the “Utopia Green Zone .” This mobile-friendly, online resource presents an easy, interactive format to compare up to four product choices and calculate the environmental savings.

To request a copy of “Feel Good,” please visit UtopiaPaper.com and click on “Order Samples.”

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Key Credits

Title: “Feel Good about choosing paper…”

Company: Appleton Coated LLC, Combined Locks, Wis.

Paper: U1X:Green Matte, 100-pound cover; U2:XG Ivory Matte 80-pound cover

Printing: UV four-color process with various finishes and techniques, and zero VOC inks

Writing and Design: Resonance Marketing, Atlanta

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The Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) employees began moving into the new the Washington Headquarters Services’ building in Autumn 2011. Located on 16-acre campus in Alexandria, Va., the $1 billion project is part of the U.S. Army’s Fort Belvoir complex. Contributing to the secure, energy-efficient and operationally-efficient, 1.8 million-square-foot facility, Tidewater Glazing, Inc. installed Wausau Window and Wall Systems‘ blast hazard mitigating windows and curtainwall system.

The project includes a 15-story and a 17-story office tower, known as BRAC 133 at Mark Center. The facility’s performance features meet the requirements of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Act and contribute to its Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System.

The BRAC process was created in 1988 by Congress to aid the DoD in saving money on operations and maintenance, while meeting anti-terrorism security standards. In compliance with these objectives, 15 major military facilities were scheduled to close before Sept. 11, 2011. Eight major facilities were slated for realignment and consolidation, which included 20 separate projects at Virginia’s Fort Belvoir.

Representing nearly 6.3 million square feet of building space and an overall construction cost of approximately $4 billion, Fort Belvoir’s renovation and construction projects support a net gain of 19,300 employees. More than 6,400 personnel will move into BRAC 133 by the end of 2012. These employees previously occupied leased space elsewhere in the National Capital Region. They will transfer in phases to the new facility.

Fort Belvoir’s BRAC projects are being managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. BRAC 133’s new office towers are the Corps’ tallest, and the first designed and built to LEED Gold criteria. Keeping with LEED Gold criteria, the high-performance building is targeted to consume 30% less energy than a comparable, traditionally-constructed office building. Related project requirements included establishing “a strong ‘campus-like’ atmosphere by protecting and enhancing natural environment and common open spaces” and adopting “flexible design for future changes.”

“BRAC projects, like the new office towers at Mark Center, not only help protect occupants and keep their communities safer, but also modernizes our nation’s infrastructure to help with long-term savings associated with reduced heating and cooling costs, better resource management and enhanced worker productivity,” says Kevin Robbins, Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ regional sales manager.

The towers are connected through the tenth level and have become one of the most-visible landmarks on the city’s west end. Designed by HKS, Inc.; along with Wisnewski Blair & Associates, Ltd., an HGA Company; the buildings are intended to present a modern, progressive sense of strength and stability conveyed through the use of concrete and glass.

“Blast hazard mitigating designs can be elegant, quiet, daylight-filled, environmentally-responsible, cost-effective buildings that protect occupants without resembling the aesthetic of a concrete bunker,” explains Wausau’s military/government market manager, Tom Mifflin, LEED Green Associate. “The factory-assembled and -glazed systems were custom-designed for BRAC 133’s energy efficiency and blast hazard mitigation. They also meet the industry’s most stringent testing for air, water and structural performance.”

Wausau engineered and manufactured more than 100,000 square feet of 7000i BHM Series windows and more than 35,000 square feet of 8000i BHM Series unitized curtainwall. The windows and curtainwall are designed for compliance with the U.S. Department of Defense’s requirements. Beyond blast hazard mitigation, Wausau’s curtainwall system contributes to achieving the daylighting, energy-efficiency and occupant comfort prescribed by the LEED Rating System for new construction.

Viracon‘s radiant low-e insulating glass was specified to optimize solar control and visible light transmittance. Insulated units optimize thermal performance to manage unwanted heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. For improved thermal performance, these products also feature a polyamide nylon structural thermal barrier. Structural silicone glazing and sealing are completed in Wausau’s LEED-Silver manufacturing center, which provides a controlled, factory environment to ensure the desired product performance.

Further contributing the project’s green goals, all of Wausau’s window and curtainwall systems are manufactured using a high percentage of recycled aluminum content. For BRAC 133 at Mark Center, the framing is composed of 75% recycled content and was finished by Linetec using a two-coat polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) silver mica paint. Linetec’s finishing facility safely captures 100 percent of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released in the painting process, and destroys these captured VOCs with 98.5 percent efficiency at the factory — before the materials arrive at the building site.

Wausau shipped the pre-assembled, finished window and curtainwall units to Tidewater Glazing, Inc. for installation. “The schedule was extremely aggressive for a project with blast wall and windows. We had about 15 weeks from approval to having the product delivered on-site. Wausau met a schedule that not many can,” says Todd Berget, Tidewater’s project manager. “One of Wausau’s biggest strengths is their engineering capacity. They have the resources to be able to make it happen.”

Tidewater and Wausau each acknowledge that the longevity of their relationship aids in managing expectations from the beginning phases of the project’s development. “Early coordination with Tidewater, and the whole building team, was crucial to meet the requirements, stay on schedule and deliver a successful project,” says Mifflin.

Berget agrees and notes their familiarity with Wausau’s “reliable, proven products” and a mutual understanding of the project’s processes further contributed in this success. More than 80% of construction projects in the military sector rely on the design-build process, according to the Design-Build Institute of America‘s 2010 study. Tidewater served as part of BRAC 133’s design-build team led by Clark Design/Build and Shirley Contracting Company.

At the peak of BRAC 133 at Mark Center’s two-year, design-build construction project, 1,200 people each day were working in the field. Tidewater began installation in February 2010. The windows were in place by June 15 and the curtainwall was erected by October 10, 2010. Along with the complex exterior, the interior build out and security systems took many months to complete. (Click here for time-lapse video.)

Mifflin concludes, “Ultimately, we are proud to be a part of the team that brought to life Washington Headquarters Services’ vision.”

The DoD Washington Headquarters Services’ (WHS) vision for the project states:
“The WHS BRAC Program Office will deliver state-of-the-art facilities to its client organizations, thereby greatly enhancing their ability to service our nation. In undertaking the BRAC 2005 effort, the WHS BRAC Program Office will fulfill a variety of goals established by the Secretary of Defense, including but not limited to:
transform the current and future force and its support system to meet new threats,
eliminate excess physical capacity,
enhance force protection,
increase efficiency and interoperability,
reduce costs and
improve Joint capabilities.
These new facilities will provide cutting edge technology so that DoD personnel can perform some of the nation’s most critical missions to the best of their ability — the safest and most secured environment.”

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Washington Headquarters Services, BRAC 133 at Mark Center, Alexandria, Va.
* Owner: U.S. Army Fort Belvoir; Fort Belvoir, Va.
* Developer: Duke Realty Corporation; Indianapolis
* Architect of record: HKS, Inc.; Washington, D.C.
* Project architect: Wisnewski Blair & Associates, Ltd., an HGA Company; Alexandria, Va.
* Interior architect: STUDIOS Architecture; Washington, D.C.
* Construction manager: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District
* Design/build contractor: Clark Design/Build; Bethesda, Md.; and Shirley Contracting Company, Lorton, Va.; a division and affiliate of Clark Construction Group, LLC; Bethesda, Md.
* Glazing contractor: Tidewater Glazing, Inc.; Glen Burnie, Md.
* Glazing systems – manufacturer: Wausau Window and Wall Systems; Wausau, Wis.
* Glazing systems – glass fabricator: Viracon, Inc., Owatonna, Minn
* Glazing systems – finisher: Linetec, Wausau, Wis.
* Photographer: HKS, Inc.; Washington, D.C.; Blake Marvin

High-resolution photos are available upon request.
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Bold, bright, powerful automobiles provide the imagery that invites print and creative professionals to take a look under the hood and fine-tune their projects to achieve both economical and environmental goals. The newest edition of PrintUtopia, the paper-centric educational series from Appleton Coated, kicks the tires on these topics and features U1X:Green from the Utopia brand of coated printing papers.

U1X:Green‘s extra-bright, extra-blue shade and ultra-smooth surface maximizes the contrast to make images seem to zoom off the page. “Optimal smoothness and brightness can shift printed projects into high gear, driving them to communicate as clearly as they should. The smoother the sheet, the higher the gloss levels. The brighter the paper, the better the sparkle,” explains Ferkó Goldinger, advertising and promotion manager. “Like a good mechanic, we want to share which parts and practices matter most, and will go the distance for winning results.”

Like a muscle car with the soul of a hybrid, U1X:Green posts some of the greenest credentials in the category. It was the first coated paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™, contains a minimum of 20% post-consumer fiber and is manufactured with Green Power, electricity provided from renewable energy sources.

Online, the “Utopia Green Zone,” offers an easy, interactive format to compare up to four product choices and calculate the environmental savings.

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Key Credits
Title: “Print Utopia, Spring”
Company: Appleton Coated LLC, Combined Locks, Wis.
Paper: U1X:Green Gloss, 100-pound cover
Printing: UV and Conventional, four-color process with various inks, finishes and techniques
Writing and Design: The Thorburn Group, Minneapolis

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