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August 23, 2008
Solar Innovations, Inc. Creates Unique Environments to Allow for Year-Round Exercise
Solar Innovations, Inc. a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, creates unique environments to allow for year-round, low impact exercise.
Myerstown, PA (PRWEB) July 26, 2008 -- Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, creates unique environments to allow for year-round, low impact exercise.
With an increased emphasis on physical fitness and healthy bodies, spirits, and minds, Solar Innovations, Inc. provides state of the art pool and spa enclosures. "Solar Innovations'™ thermally-enhanced aluminum structures are built to withstand the high moisture atmosphere of a pool enclosure without corrosion of joints, finishes, and hardware." These environments extend the season and create a year-round exercise facility which our customers can utilize as one of the best investments to their health.
Exercising in water provides several major health benefits as opposed to conventional exercises. Buoyancy virtually eliminates stress on joints by supporting approximately 90% of a person's weight and provides a cushion for the body. The natural resistance provided by water's viscosity creates an ideal muscle training program. Rather than increasing weights and altering machinery as with land exercising, resistance in water is easily increased either by speed or surface area submerged (the resistance is proportional to the force required to move it).
As with nearly any Solar Innovations, Inc. structure, natural flow ventilation like ridge vents, eave vents, and retractable skylights can be seamlessly blended into any pool enclosure to allow for aesthetically pleasing sightlines and a comfortable exercise atmosphere. Solar Innovations™ also provides shading options which allow customers to enjoy as much or as little of the natural surroundings as they choose. Both ventilation and shading accessories can be automated to allow customers complete control of their environment and nature's affects upon it. Solar Innovations'™ pool enclosures are also designed to accommodate plant life, adding to the relaxing environment and encouraging healthy living through green practices.
Solar Innovations'™ uniquely integrated weep system allows moisture within a structure to collect, follow the weep channels, and eventually exit the structure through the gutter system. This system can be integrated into any pool or spa enclosure to increase its functionality without detracting from its aesthetic appeal.
Solar Innovations'™ incomparable pool and spa enclosures are available in limitless design formations including straight eave, curved eave, double pitch, lean-to, conservatory nose, and hip end structures. There are seven standard aluminum frame finishes of Hartford Green, Black, Bronze, White, Sandstone, Natural Clay, and Mill Aluminum (unpainted) and two anodized frame finishes of Dark Bronze and Clear. Copper and Stainless Steel cladding options are also available for the enclosure's exterior allowing it to seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment and become a part of the architecture or serve as a focal point.
Exercising with water resistance provides an aerobic exercise routine while incorporating endurance and strength training. Even the simplest exercises completed on land can be taken to a whole new level when exercising in water. Contact Solar Innovations™ today at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call 800-618-0669 for information on how to make your pool a year-round, low impact exercise facility with a custom pool enclosure.
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Ultra Precision Industrial Scales with New Technology Introduced By Arlyn Scales
Electronic Industrial Scales are among the most common instruments used throughout a variety of different industries. Industrial engineers and purchasers of electronic scales have two overriding characteristics that they must trade off in their purchasing decision; accuracy and cost. There have traditionally been two predominant technologies that are used by the vast majority of these scales. The first is strain gage load cells, which offer good accuracy and lower costs. The second is force motor, or force restoration technology which offers excellent accuracy and high costs. Arlyn Scales has developed a second generation of Ultra Precision Scales using an internationally patented third technology, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) load cells, which provide superior accuracy to even the force motor scales at a cost which is comparable to high quality strain gage digital scales.
East Rockaway, NY (PRWEB) July 26, 2008 -- Electronic Industrial Scales are among the most common instruments used throughout a variety of different industries. Industrial engineers and purchasers of electronic scales have two overriding characteristics that they must trade off in their purchasing decision; accuracy and cost. There have traditionally been two predominant technologies that are used by the vast majority of these scales. The first is strain gage load cells, which offer good accuracy and lower costs. The second is force motor, or force restoration technology which offers excellent accuracy and high costs. Arlyn Scales has developed a second generation of Ultra Precision Scales using an internationally patented third technology, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) load cells, which provide superior accuracy to even the force motor scales at a cost which is comparable to high quality strain gage Digital Scales.
"Technology remains fairly constant over fairly long periods of time" says Arlyn Scales President, Arnie Gordon. "There may be ongoing refinements and improvements which produce incremental benefits. But it is the brand new innovation, the "out of the box concept" that drives technology to an entirely new level. Arlyn's SAW technology represents just such a breakthrough. By using measurement methods that have never previously been applied to scales, Arlyn Scales has developed an industrial scale that has almost ideal weighing characteristics, but is quite reasonable in cost."
Strain gage scales have been available for more than fifty years. They are based on the concept that the resistance value of a resistor will change if the shape of the resistor is allowed to change. Strain gages are, in fact, resistors. They are usually produced from a flat foil material shaped into a long, serpentine path. The gage is carefully bonded onto some sort of a spring element, called a load cell. As the load cell bends, the strain gage will be stretched, so that the long serpentine path will become slightly longer. As the path becomes longer, the resistance will increase slightly.
There are a number of difficulties with this concept that limit the overall accuracy of the scale. A perfect load cell would be a perfect spring. It would bend in a manner that was perfectly proportional to the load placed on it. When the load was removed, it would return to exactly the same position that it started from. But it is impossible to make a perfect spring. The spring element must not be allowed to bend too much. If it does, it will undergo plastic deformation, and it will lose some of the characteristics that make it a good spring. So the overall stress on the load cell must represent only a very small fraction of its modulus of elasticity. Because of this, the strain gage will only change its resistance by a very small percentage of its starting value.
Bonding the strain gage to the load cell with glue will also introduce problems. Good load cell manufacture requires limiting the glue thickness to a very thin, smooth layer. But even with these efforts, glue makes a very poor spring. This also affects the overall spring characteristics of the load cell. In addition, the glue will never perfectly transmit the exact bending of the load cell to the strain gage.
While there are problems with the spring element, there are additional problems introduced because the strain gage can never be a perfect resistor. Ideally, its resistance would only change because its length changed. And the resistance would change in exact proportion to its change in length. Unfortunately, every type of real world resistor is affected by many other influences. Changes in temperature usually cause the largest errors. Other errors may be caused by microscopic abnormalities in the materials of the strain gage, and even ongoing changes as the resistor ages.
Industrial scale manufacturers go to great lengths to minimize these affects by a number of means. For high quality scales, four strain gages are generally used together in the form of a full bridge. This provides a significant amount of compensation for various mechanical errors in the load cell. There will be some correction for errors caused by the strain gages being placed off of the center axis of the spring element. Some of the temperature affects will also be cancelled out. Additional temperature compensation resistors are also often added to the circuit. They are designed to have temperature characteristics that are generally opposite to those of the strain gages. These compensation efforts do greatly reduce many error terms, but of course they are not completely removed.
Force motor scales work on an entirely different concept. The overall concept is to have an electromagnet support the scale platform. As a load is placed on the platform, the amount of electrical current required to support the scale platform will change. By measuring this current, the scale can determine the amount of the load. This is an intrinsically accurate, but quite costly method for determining weight. Nonetheless, some errors are still introduced by such things as changes in temperature. The accuracy characteristics of the scale do change with time. To reduce this type of error, many force motor scales are constructed with an internal calibration mass, and a method for applying this mass to the sensor. For best accuracy results, this re-calibration should be performed quite often. But the calibration mass device adds even more cost to the scale. Also, force motor scales start to become somewhat impractical at higher capacities. Either great amounts of electrical current would need to be used to support large loads, or increasingly expensive and complicated systems must be employed to use mechanical advantage to reduce the load seen by the force motor.
Arlyn's Ultra Precision Surface Acoustic Wave industrial scales utilize a device fabricated with semiconductor type of technology. "The transmission of a bulk wave from a transmitter to a receiver that is a known distance away will take a very predictable amount of time" noted Dr. Slava Kats, Arlyn's Director of SAW Technology. "When the distance between them changes, the transmission time will also change. Accurately measuring this transmission time will give a very accurate measurement of the distance. In a unique and exciting way, this technology allows weight measurement using a spring element load cell without the disadvantages found in strain gage load cells"
Because SAW load cells are not dependent on the strain or stress on the spring element, it can be reduced by 90% or even more. Most of the typical load cell errors will now be reduced to a level that cannot even be measured. As there are absolutely no strain gages used, all of the errors associated with the gages themselves and the bonding techniques will also be eliminated. Because the measurements being taken are time measurements, they are automatically in a digital format. It is so longer necessary to convert analog resistance measurements into digital readings.
"Overall accuracy of Arlyn SAW scales are approximately twenty times greater than strain gage scales" states Project Engineer Murtaza Karim. "We have been able to eliminate some of the precision analog to digital circuitry previously required. Instead, we have added significant processing capability to the scale controller that results in a fully featured, easy to use, highly accurate scale".
Currently, Arlyn offers the SAW technology in bench scales and counting scales in capacities of 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb, 100 lb and a 200 lb model. These are ideal for precise formulation, ink and dye manufacturing, and all other areas where precision is important. The SAW scales are particularly appropriate for parts counting, because the accuracy of counting is dependent on accurately weighing the original samples. Typically, these are just a small percentage of the capacity of the scale, so lower weight resolution and accuracy will have a very major impact on the overall count accuracy. These scales provide much higher accuracy with similar costs to high quality strain gage scales offered by other well known industrial scale companies. In the higher capacities, the cost of the SAW scales are generally less than one third of the cost of force motor scales, but the accuracy is at least as good.
Arlyn Scales expects to expand this technology to other types of industrial scales, including cylinder scales, drum scales and floor scales. Gordon noted that "There is no technical reason why the same technology cannot be used across the entire range of industrial weighing. We are expecting to see our SAW scales take a notable position in the field."
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ClaimAble Claims Management System Embraces Adobe AIR Technology to Bring Cloud Computing to Businesses
Enterprises are increasingly using web applications for business management. They offer contextual, efficient information exchange and realise the enormous potential of cloud computing as a viable business tool. ClaimAble, a brand new claims management solution, delivers a rich user experience by leveraging Adobe AIR, bringing on-demand, flexible productivity tools to the claims handling market.
London, UK (PRWEB) July 25, 2008 -- Vaulthouse, a startup web software company, has launched its flagship product aimed at companies that deal with insurance claims. ClaimAble is an innovative claims management solution based on the Adobe AIR framework, enabling a desktop-like experience to be delivered over the web.
AIR is a cross-platform runtime environment from Adobe that provides a method of deploying rich internet applications to the desktop, and lets them run like native applications that interact with the local operating system.
"There is a lack of web applications for enterprises that really exploit Adobe AIR", says Miles Tinsley, managing director at Vaulthouse. "It is a powerful tool that has enabled us to deliver a lightweight, robust application straight to the desktop. The technology means that users can access the system from a web browser, or as an application running directly on their computer."
There is an emerging acceptance from companies that they need to embrace new web technologies to maintain a competitive advantage. Enterprise 2.0, the umbrella term for the latest web applications aimed at businesses, has huge potential to increase productivity, reduce overheads and free users from outdated legacy systems. Miles adds: "So many companies use antiquated systems. Not only does this reduce the efficiency of information flow, but staff have to work much harder, sometimes across several parallel systems, to achieve a result that could be automated by a flexible, dynamic system."
By storing information in "the Cloud", an industry term for the internet as storage medium and application platform, ClaimAble allows users to access the collective knowledge of multiple contributors. Clients and suppliers can also benefit from the transparent data pool, with access to the right information at the right time. The data is secure and accessible.
Miles explains how Enterprise 2.0 concepts and Adobe AIR technology has allowed for the development of innovative features in ClaimAble. "We have focused heavily on the user experience. If staff are going to use this every day as a tool for work, they need to trust and understand the system. We are proud of how intuitive and simple the user interface is, and we have found that no, or very little training is required". A primary concern for insurers is performance and meeting targets. "ClaimAble was built from the ground up to provide useful reports and management information. There is rich pool of data behind the scenes, and the system does a really good job of providing simple but powerful tools to access it." This is a sentiment intrinsic to the web-based nature of the product, which is inherently collaborative and promotes efficient information exchange.
ClaimAble is a new product from Vaulthouse Ltd, a London based web software company who create innovative and functional productivity tools for business and consumers.
For more information please contact:
Miles Tinsley, Managing Director
Vaulthouse Ltd
+44 845 474 125
www.claim-able.com
*Adobe and AIR are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated
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Homeowner Resource for Pavers and Paving Contractors Just Got Better
PaverSearch.com reaches milestone featuring over 2,000 paver professionals.
Carson City, NV (PRWEB) July 25, 2008 -- Paver Search, Inc announces today reaching a milestone of having 2,000 professional members, including paver installers, dealers, designers and manufacturers. PaverSearch.com provides homeowners with a wealth of free and current paving information on all types of pavers and hardscaping resources.
PaverSearch.com is the largest and most informative portal for all things to do with hardscapes, paving stones and retaining walls, providing hundreds of pages of free information about pavers with the ability to submit a project that will be reviewed by top licensed and certified paving stone contractors in their area.
"With our zip code locator, a homeowner can easily find a paver contractor in their local area and submit a bid online within seconds," says Candace Leary, Media Director. "They can also find paver dealers who supply pavers, designers plus paver manufacturers across the United States. We also provide detailed information on all of our member professionals with a link to their web sites."
Paversearch.com also provides visitors with an abundance of information on the various types of paver products, such as permeable pavers, environmental pavers, maintenance advice including paver cleaning & sealing, product applications, paver costs, FAQ's, plus paving stone and retaining wall installation tips and much more.
"Every paver professional member that is listed on the web site has been thoroughly screened and approved," says Candace Leary, Media Director. "We are the largest paver directory on the web and are proud to provide homeowners with highly qualified paver professionals in their area. It's a win-win for all."
About Paver Search, Inc.
Paver Search, Inc., www.paversearch.com, is a privately held corporation consisting of knowledgeable professionals with many years of paver industry experience, combined with expertise in developing proprietary Internet software and technology systems.
Press Contact: Candace Leary
Company Name: Paver Search, Inc.
Email: candy(at)paversearch.com
Phone: 800-388-5165
Website: http://www.paversearch.com
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Advocates Hope New Guidelines And ABC News Investigation Motivate Pool Owners To Take Simple Steps Needed To Prevent Suction Entrapment
A recent ABC News investigation on pool drain safety was reported July 23rd on Good Morning America. This and reports of two near-drownings in the past 60 days in Florida and California demonstrate the need for prevention of suction entrapment accidents in pools and spas. The Pool Safety Consortium wants everyone to be aware of the simple steps that can be taken to prevent these tragic accidents. Fortunately, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued safety guidelines that all public pools and spas must be compliant with by December 20th.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 25, 2008 -- - A recent ABC News investigation on pool drain safety was reported July 23rd on Good Morning America. This and reports of two near-drownings in the past 60 days in Florida and California demonstrate the need for prevention of suction entrapment accidents in pools and spas.
The Pool Safety Consortium wants everyone to be aware of the simple steps that can be taken to prevent these tragic accidents. Fortunately, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued safety guidelines that all public pools and spas must be compliant with by December 20th.
Before then, there is much work to be done.
"The deadline is only months away from going into effect, yet when ABC News and several of its affiliates investigated 23 hotel pools in different areas of the country, they found that 16 were not compliant with the new standards," said Paul Pennington, founding member of the Pool Safety Consortium. "That is why we want to make sure that everyone is aware of the dangers, including the users of public pools and spas. Swimmers and parents need to protect themselves while using any pool or spa."
Suction entrapment is a terrifying occurrence caused when part of a swimmer's body, clothing or hair becomes suctioned to a pool or spa drain. Once a swimmer is attached, the suction force caused by the powerful water circulation system can be incredible - about 500 pounds of force for a standard pump. Therefore, it is nearly impossible for an adult to free an entrapped swimmer, and all too often serious permanent injury or death can occur. Sadly, children can be particularly susceptible to suction entrapment.
The new federal law requires that all public pools or spas with a single main drain - other than an unblockable drain - must be equipped with at least one layer of protection to prevent entrapment by pool or spa drains, such as: safety vacuum release systems (SVRS), suction-limiting vent systems, gravity drainage systems, automatic pump shut-off systems or drain disablement. Some of these systems, particularly suction-limiting vent systems and gravity drainage systems, are only practical for new pool construction. Others, such as SVRS and automatic pump shut-off systems, can be installed on existing pools for a reasonable price.
In addition, the new federal law requires that all public pools and spas be outfitted with safety drain covers that have been tested by an independent third party and found to conform to the 2007 ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 performance standards.
"While the new guidelines are only mandated for public pools and spas, we hope that private pool and spa owners will also take these simple precautions. The potential to prevent one suction entrapment accident is well worth the minimal investment in time and money," said Pennington.
Paul Pennington is a founding member of The Pool Safety Consortium, a nonprofit organization based in Washington DC. Having began as an informative database for industry leaders and tradesmen providing current standards of international and state codes, it has since evolved into much more. Currently, the Consortium works to educate the consumer on current legislation as well as available safety devices to help protect children and the lives of others from swimming pool and spa tragedies. For more information on the Pool Safety Consortium please visit (http://www.poolsafetyconsortium.org).
Media contact: Don Silver or Sue Siebert of Boardroom Communications (http://www.boardroompr.com) at 954-370-8999 - donsil @ boardroompr.com or ssiebert @ boardroompr.com.
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Wine Cellar Innovations Introduces Vintner Series Wine Racks
Wine Cellar Innovations announces the creation of their newest wine racks, the Vintner Series. The Vintner Series offers a wide variety of wine racking storage and display options, along with the ability to mix and match wine racking heights and styles. These racks also blend in well with existing décor, making them a suitable solution for incorporating wine storage into existing living spaces. "The Vintner Series is a new and exciting brand for Wine Cellar Innovations. It offers the look of a customizable luxury product at a mass-produced price that is readily available," says James L. Deckebach, CEO and owner of Wine Cellar Innovations.
Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) July 25, 2008 -- Wine Cellar Innovations announces the creation of their newest wine racks, the Vintner Series. Manufactured onsite by Wine Cellar Innovations, these semi-custom wine racks are crafted from Premium Clear Redwood and are 47 3/16" high. The racks may be stacked on top of one another to reach a height of 95 1/16", and multiple molding packages may be added to adjust the height up to 104 5/16". The racks range in price from $50 to $500 depending on style and bottle capacity.
The Vintner Series offers a wide variety of wine storage and wine display options, along with the ability to mix and match wine racking heights and styles. The varying rack heights and molding options can give the appearance that the Vintner Series is built into a room. In addition to unstained redwood, the Vintner Series is available in different stain options: classic mahogany, dark walnut, and midnight black. These wine racks also blend in well with existing décor, making them a suitable solution for incorporating wine storage into existing living spaces.
"The Vintner Series is a new and exciting brand for Wine Cellar Innovations. It offers the look of a customizable luxury product at a mass-produced price that is readily available," says James L. Deckebach, CEO and owner of Wine Cellar Innovations.
The wine racking is available now. Wine Cellar Innovations is currently accepting orders. For more information on the Vintner Series, visit Wine Cellar Innovations' website or call 800.229.9813. Free wine cellar design services are available if you would like the company to design a wine room for you. A 3D color design rendering of the racks is included with this release.
About Wine Cellar Innovations
Wine Cellar Innovations is the industry leader in the design and production of custom wine racks and wine cellars, and has been for over 20 years. The company is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and employs regional design consultants all over the country to provide customers with local service and exceptional quality. Their racks have been purchased and installed worldwide.
Additional press releases can be viewed in the company's online media pressroom.
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August 22, 2008
Colorado Technical University Receives Accreditation from the Project Management Institute
CTU becomes one of fewer than 20 institutions throughout the world accredited by PMI® GAC to offer Bachelor's and Master's degrees in project management
Colorado Springs, CO (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 25, 2008 -- Colorado Technical University Online recently became one of fewer than 20 institutions in the world that offer university-level programs in project management fully accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC), the world's leading association for project management professionals. The not-for-profit PMI has more than 270,000 members around the world, providing global leadership and developing standards of practice for PM professionals.
After a rigorous period of evaluation, PMI's Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (PMI-GAC), whose stated mission is to serve "two fundamental purposes - to ensure the quality of academic degree programs in project management and to assist faculty and universities in the improvement of degree programs," accredited three CTU Online project management programs. Having their bachelor's and master's degree programs recognized by the world's most respected body in the PM profession, means that CTU has joined the ranks of only a handful of institutions throughout the world that are recognized by the PMI-GAC as fully meeting their standards for the profession. The newly accredited degree programs include:
* BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management (BSBA-PM)
* MS in Management with a concentration in Project Management (MSM-PM)
* MS in Management with a concentration in Technology Management (MSM-ITM)
Project management practitioners are utilized in a wide variety of industries. Commonly found in the engineering and construction management industries where PM professionals strive to keep multi-billion dollar mega projects with dozens, or even hundreds, of subcontractors and vendors on time and on budget, project managers are utilized on projects of all sizes, in a wide variety of industries. Information technology is a perfect example. Today's IT projects can be huge in scale and require professional project management expertise to keep them on track and within budget. Whatever the industry or the size of the project, though, the goal of PM professionals is to keep all the "spinning plates" in the air, bringing each one down at exactly the right moment. Without crashing, of course.
CTU's programs, delivered via the Web and accessed through a user-friendly "Virtual Campus," have been found by the PMI-GAC to be relevant to project management and consistent with the knowledge and process areas described in the PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide - Third Edition). Individuals studying in the CTU programs will, while earning their degrees, simultaneously earn highly sought-after academic certificates.
Dr. Wallace Pond, chancellor of CTU Online, stated "this newly-conferred honor for our programs in project management places CTU in good company. CTU, and only a few other universities in the world with programs accredited by the PMI - Boston University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Québec - to name three, are the only institutions where one can study and earn a degree recognized as superior, not only by professional peers, but also by the industry's most respected professional association. CTU Online's programs have been shown to meet the very highest professional standards."
Dr. Richard Kettner-Polley, CTU's dean of management, commented that "a lot of people worked very hard to develop these programs and insure their consistency with the Project Management Institute's standards for the profession. The accreditation is the result of working closely with the PMI-GAC site visit team and the accreditation board to demonstrate the rigor of CTU's programs. We are more than a little bit pleased that Colorado Technical University has been recognized as offering gold-standard, world-class programs in Project Management."
Individuals who complete a CTU program earn 1,500 hours of project management experience towards the requirements that are needed to sit for the PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) Credential Examination. Currently, applicants with a bachelor's degree (or higher) must document 4,500 hours spent leading and directing project tasks. If the applicant documents that he or she graduated from a GAC accredited program, then only 3,000 hours of work experience need to be presented to fulfill this requirement.
The PMI Educational Foundation has also established a scholarship program to assist qualified students in obtaining degrees from accredited academic institutions of higher learning. They are available for study in the project management field or in fields that are related and that regularly make use of project management professionals. For additional information on the scholarships available for study at CTU, please visit http://www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship/scholarships.asp.
About Colorado Technical University and CTU Online
Since 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) - an institution of higher learning that provides career-oriented education by teaching applied industry-current programs, has given students a pathway towards personal, academic, and professional advancement. CTU offers degree-track programs at the Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels in a wide range of fields of study. For more information on CTU, visit www.coloradotech.edu. Through its web-based virtual campus, CTU Online, the university offers 100% online degree programs. For more information on CTU Online, please visit www.ctuonline.edu. Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
CTU is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of colleges, universities and schools.
About the Project Management Institute
With more than 270,000 members in 170 plus countries, the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and maintaining a family of professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)SM. The PMP, held by more than 267,000 project managers worldwide, is the only project management credential that is globally transferable. PMI provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management, program management and portfolio management. The Institute is highly regarded for its extensive research capabilities and its program to accredit colleges and universities and Registered Education Providers to teach PMI approved project management courses. PMI was founded in 1969. Please visit PMI.org for more information.
CONTACTS:
For Inquiries from the Media
Michael Foley
Telephone: 847-851-7093
mfoley@careered.com
For Inquiries about the Programs
Dr. Richard Kettner-Polley
Telephone: 719- 590-6890
rkpolley@coloradotech.edu
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BOSS International Launches New Website
BOSS International, a developer of civil engineering hydrology and hydraulic software, announces the launch of a new, streamlined website. The site provides educational opportunities and information about BOSS's products.
Madison, WI (PRWEB) July 25, 2008 -- BOSS International, a developer of civil engineering hydrology and hydraulic software, announces the launch of its new website Tuesday.
The new site, which can be found at http://www.bossintl.com, has been updated with a modern and streamlined appearance. The site offers product demonstrations, engineering forums, training courses and software case studies to provide educational opportunities for current and potential customers.
Users can easily navigate the site to find product information, such as features and pricing, and can make purchases in the online store. Some of BOSS International's products include StormNET, stormwater-modeling software; RiverCAD, the world's only automated HEC-RAS software in AutoCAD; and WaterNET, which automates water utility projects.
Founded in 1986, BOSS International has developed civil engineering hydrology and hydraulic software for over twenty years. In February of this year, BOSS International became a part of Autodesk's Independent Software Vendor Program, which ensures that software from the two companies integrates seamlessly. For more information about BOSS International and to view the new site, visit http://www.bossintl.com.
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Thomas Dealer, Torfs Machinery, Spotlights Thomas Skid Steer Loaders at Belgium's Libramont Agri Fair
Thomas Skid Steer Loaders are being spotlighted for farmers attending Belgium's Foire de Libramont, an annual Fair for agriculture, forestry and more. Thomas skid steers are ruggedly dependable workhorses on the farm.
Libramont, Belgium (PRWEB) July 25, 2008 -- Thomas Equipment Inc. said Torfs Machinery BVBA, the Thomas Dealer for Belgium, showcased Thomas Skid Steer Loaders at Belgium's Foire de Libramont, a major outdoor Fair focusing on agriculture, forestry and agri-food machines.
Torfs Machinery, a major Thomas Skid Steer Loader Dealer based in Schoten, Belgium, prominently displayed Thomas Skid Steer Loaders at its Expo booth area. Torfs is online at www.torfs-nv.be.
The Fair, held here July 25 to 28, draws attendance of more than 175,000 people. The Foire de Libramont began in 1926 and is a huge outdoor exhibition that offers a showcase for the rural world, including machinery, livestock breeding, forestry, the agrifood industry, horticulture, study, research, education, culture and more.
Petter Etholm, President, said, "Thomas Equipment has a growing presence in Europe and we are dedicated to serving the agricultural industry as the Thomas tradition is grounded in work that the founding Thomas brothers did for farmers more than a half century ago." Etholm is also Chairman of Thomas' parent company, Osiris Corporation (OSRS).
Gilbert Bedard, Vice President of Global Sales, said, "The Torfs team is doing a wonderful job introducing Thomas Skid Steer Loaders to the agriculture industry in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe we are seeing similar interest."
Mary Jane Clark, Director of European and Australian Operations for Thomas, said, "Europe's farmers are a vital customer base for Thomas as our rugged skid steers are proven workhorses, delivering top performance for farmers whether in tight barn settings or spacious fields."
Thomas skid steers have a long tradition on the farm. Whether on a Thomas 85 or 105, turning in a tight barn stall or moving with a heavy load through a narrow doorway, or operating the larger Thomas 153, 175 or 250 models, all Thomas skid steers make short work of tough, dirty jobs and keep labor costs down, working effectively year-in, year-out.
Thomas Equipment is online at www.thomasloaders.com, where farmers can learn more about Thomas Skid Steer Loaders.
Thomas Equipment Inc. is a unit of Osiris Corporation (OSRS), www.osiriscorp.net, which provides a variety of branded and other products to industrial markets through subsidiaries including: Thomas Equipment Inc.; Thomas Equipment Asia Co. Ltd.; Thomas Ventures, Inc., Pneutech-Rousseau, Inc. and TcomT Inc. Osiris' units manufacture and market industrial and construction equipment, distribute pneumatic and hydraulic systems and design wireless devices for the telecommunications industry, among other activities. For more information about Thomas Equipment, visit the company's website at: www.thomasloaders.com.
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Magnalight Offers Intrinsically Safe Lights and Explosion Proof Lights for Petrochemical and Military Customers
OSHA requirements mandate that light sources used in hazardous environments, as defined by the presence and density of flammable gases and dust, be safety rated. Safety ratings, such as UL Class 1 Division 1 or ATEX Zone 0, help operators determine which hazardous locations are appropriate for different lighting products. Magnalights new offerings meet OSHA requirements.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- OSHA requirements mandate that light sources used in hazardous environments, as defined by the presence and density of flammable gases and dust, be safety rated. Safety ratings, such as UL Class 1 Division 1 or ATEX Zone 0, help operators determine which hazardous locations are appropriate for different lighting products. Magnalights new offerings meet OSHA requirements.
Intrinsically safe lights produce no heat or spark and are the safest lights within any environment. Explosion proof lights, rated Class 1 Division 1 or Class 1 Division 2 are commonly used in the petrochemical space, including oil rigs, drilling operations and chemical storage tanks. Military applications for intrinsically safe lighting and explosion proof lights include areas where munitions or fuel are stored or loaded into vehicle and aircraft. Paint booths for vehicles and equipment are another popular use for explosion proof lighting.
"Generally, operators are faced with less choices when it come to explosion proof lighting," declared Rob Bresnahan, President of Larson Electronics. "There is a wide variety of permanent mount Class rated lights for ceilings and walls, but most of the operators need portable explosion proof lighting for inspection, cleaning, painting or plant turn around in one area for a limited period of time. At Magnalight.com we offer a wide selection of industrial grade explosion proof and intrinsically safe lights that can be used in a handheld fashion or mounted to ladders, rails, carts or dollies. Our explosion proof tank lights, for example, are designed to be wheeled through 18 inch and 24 inch man way common on chemical storage tanks. We offer a short quadpod and flange mount, so the same tank light can be removed from the dolly and suspended from a man way or attached to 2.5 foot quadpod to elevate the light source for floating level tanks. Our EPL-24-TLC-1X4 covers 22,000 square feet and is rated Class 1, Division 1 for groups C and D. This has been a very popular light. At Magnalight.com, we offer our explosion proof lighting for sale as well as provide explosion proof light rentals. Combined with our custom built transformers, power panels and ground fault boxes, we can equip any environmental firm or plant with lights for any task in hazardous locations."
Larson Electronics Magnalight is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high powered, industrial grade lighting products for utility, construction, industrial and military customers. You can learn more at www.magnalight.com or by calling 1-800-369-6671.
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August 14, 2008
New Outdoor Living Catalog Offers Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining
ConcreteNetwork.com offers a free design idea catalog, Outdoor Living with Concrete, available to download and print. The catalog includes 16 pages filled with color photos, design options and possibilities for creating the perfect outdoor living area.
Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- With the price of gas and airfare on the rise, it's no wonder that homeowners are creating custom resort areas in their own backyards by incorporating outdoor living rooms. When compared to indoor living spaces, today's innovations in concrete allow for outdoor living areas to include all of the same amenities and appliances. The new catalog, Outdoor Living with Concrete, provides homeowners and designers a glimpse into the many design possibilities available with decorative concrete applications.
Pages are filled with information on all of today's top decorative concrete options available for creating a custom outdoor living room, including photos, design ideas and more. From fire pits, to pizza ovens, to concrete statuary, and furniture, concrete is the material of choice for transforming ordinary backyard patios into resort-like paradises.
"We are seeing more and more homeowners interested in dressing up their outdoor living spaces... people are spending money enhancing their homes, not only as an investment vehicle, but to make living in them more pleasurable," explains Jeffrey Grieve of Concrete Art in California.
More homeowners are creating multipurpose outdoor rooms by incorporating kitchen areas, as well. Backyard kitchens are quickly outdoing their interior counterparts, with cooking equipment, wine storage units, ranges, dishwashers, refrigerators, storage cabinets and more. Design is also simple with concrete countertops, which are poured into custom molds of any shape and size, from regular rectangular counters, to wraparound bar areas for eating and sharing conversation with the cook.
Read more about concrete.
Established in 1999, The Concrete Network's purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. In 2007 The Concrete Network Website had over 11 million visitors researching decorative concrete.
The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find a Concrete Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 23 types of decorative concrete work and 202 regional areas throughout North America.
Attached photo courtesy of Woolley's Concrete Resurfacing.
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Going Up and Going Greener - Simon Design Engineering Offers a More Eco-Friendly Solution for Developers
According to Alan Simon of Simon Design Engineering, vertical parking structures offer eco-friendly options for sites with limited land availability due to environmental regulations, zoning, inflation or aggressive development. They are also a good solution for increasing parking when repurposing an existing facility. These structures require about 15% less land than surface lots and solar centers, wind farms and green spaces for recreation can be integrated into the structure.
Wellesley, MA (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- When AT&T found the perfect site to build a new facility in Mt. Laurel, NJ, there was one thing standing in their way - wetlands. In order to provide the amount of parking their new facility would need, surface parking lots would have to encroach onto the wetlands. However, the solution was quite simple: go up instead of out. Building a vertical parking structure, which requires 15% less land than surface lots, made the land viable for development.
This is becoming a common situation as easily developed and useable sites are becoming scarcer due to environmental regulations, zoning, inflation, and aggressive development. Companies are re-evaluating building usage and how they develop a site to get the most efficient use of the land.
Many large institutional companies are increasing the density of people in their buildings. Planners used to allow 400 square feet of gross space per person. Now they are allowing 200 square feet per person, doubling building capacities: more people in less space results in even more cars for existing parking areas to accommodate.
"It's building versus land - finding a balance that suits both requirements," said Alan Simon of Simon Design Engineering in Wellesley, MA. "More developers are turning to structured parking facilities to make previously unacceptable sites feasible for use. Structured parking provides consolidated and convenient parking which allows for the creation of more green space as well as the ability to reduce water contamination, preclude the overloading of drainage systems, and recharge the aquifer."
Finding adequate parking solutions isn't limited to new construction. A closed 4,000 square foot Western Electric phone repair facility in Watertown, MA sat empty for years because of inadequate parking. The addition of a 1,400 space parking structure made the site viable for repurposing. The site is now home to Tufts Health Plan.
"Parking is a huge concern when repurposing older manufacturing facilities. In many cases, original parking areas weren't planned for high density occupation or the facility is situated in a land-scarce industrial park," continued Simon. "Structured parking can provide a cost-, land- and environmentally-effective solution for repurposing."
While structured parking provides a solution to limited land concerns, developers are finding ways of making them friendlier to the environment and more acceptable to people, all the while extending the use of the land they occupy. Some garages now have roof decks, recreation centers, solar power centers and wind farms.
"These amenities are becoming a requirement as society is considering land use and its impact on the environment. Developers are looking for ways to get the most out of the land they occupy. Many are looking at their parking situations and how to increase their effectiveness," said Simon. "There is now a desire for the consolidation of vehicles into multi-modal centers in an effort to reduce man's carbon footprint. Multi-purposing parking facilities with the integration of technology, and looking at roofscapes as additional area for various applications is essentially added value 'found' space."
About Simon Design Engineering, LLC
Simon Design Engineering, a Professional Engineering Design Services organization, provides the latest client focused concepts and solutions to Owners, Developers, Public Agencies, Architects and Builders throughout the U.S. In addition to traditional design services, the group specializes in planning and design of all types of parking concepts including automated parking facilities, free-standing parking facilities, integral mixed use parking facilities, underground parking facilities and temporary movable parking facilities. For more information about Simon Design Engineering's parking solutions, call (781) 237-2226 or visit http://www.sde-us.com.
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Metricon Home Builders Excite NSW Market
Metricon home builders are moving to open a new branch in NSW.
Melbourne, VIC (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- With a string of industry honours, over 30 years of experience in home building and a range of award winning home designs Metricon is moving to open a new branch in NSW.
General Manager NSW, Rob Grant is ecstatic about his new venture with Metricon into the NSW home builders market.
Rob's background is impressive, an Architectural Draftsman by trade, he worked for the Hooker Corporation for 18 years -- 9 of which were in management positions. Rob then moved to AV Jennings running his own division specialising in a Government funded first home buyer scheme before starting up his own company Domaine Homes (Clarendon CPG).
"My vision for Metricon is simple and similar to Victoria; we aim to be the leading home builder within NSW in terms of quality, value and excellence.
"We're looking to kick the year off with a bang with our first display homes in NSW located at Kellyville and another at Hoxton Park. A further three display centres are also scheduled for 2009, so it will be a very exciting year for us. Our building areas include Sydney, Illwarra and the Hunter regions," suggests Rob.
Despite having no sales office open to the public as yet, the customer response is already gathering momentum.
"I have been blown away with the extraordinary number of enquiries we are receiving via the website. I am amazed at the number of potential customers who have visited either Melbourne or Queensland display centres, and have made contact asking when Metricon will be available in NSW. Without exception these people are very impressed with what they have seen," exudes Rob.
The NSW Metricon office is starting to grow. Rob has assembled an impressive support team; Tony Peters: Purchasing and Estimating Manager, Yonky Djajaputra: Design Manger and Andrew Mavin: Building Manger, all of who have exceptional experience and all are equally as excited about this venture as Rob is.
"I am excited to say the Metricon Sales Office will be open for business in January 2009, located in Kellyville," states Rob.
For more information visit metricon.com.au.
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Design Success University & Dekan Remodeling Offer Teleseminars to Address Homeowner Questions in Challenging Real Estate Market
Join Design Success University℠ & Dekan Remodeling & Construction Co., LLC for a 3-part series of teleseminars on Thursdays, July 31st, August 7th & August 14th from 4 - 5:30 PM PDT, 5 - 6:30 PM MDT, 7 - 8:30 PM EDT. Consumers learn what questions to ask, how to plan for a successful remodel, red flags that warn not to hire a contractor, and how to stay sane during the remodeling process.
Denver (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- Vince Dekan, CEO of Dekan Remodeling & Construction, Co., LLC and Gail Doby, Chief Vision Officer of Design Success University℠ share must-ask questions and essential planning tips and strategies that save money and sanity before consumers remodel their home.
Vince Dekan is a high-end residential contractor that specializes in renovations and additions. His no-nonsense approach to client relationships is key to the 24 year success of his business built only on referrals.
"Today's consumers are remodeling instead of selling their homes with the recent decline of home prices. Consumers are spending more time at home and they want to upgrade their surroundings. We advise caution when hiring a general contractor and design team because consumers are investing tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. A prepared consumer will save money and avoid costly mistakes if they learn what questions to ask," says Gail Doby, Chief Vision Officer for Design Success University℠.
Consumers learn how to budget, plan, hire a design team, work effectively with the team and keep their family safe and sane in these three information-filled teleseminars on Thursdays, July 31st, August 7th and 14th at 4 - 5:30 PM PDT, 5 - 6:30 PM MDT, 7 - 8:30 PM EDT. Cost for individual sessions is $49 including a recording or $99 for all three calls and recordings of each one. When consumers sign up for the three-part series, they receive a free copy of "37 Tips For A Successful Remodel."
About Design Success Universitysm and Gail Doby, Chief Vision Officer
Doby created Design Success University℠'s Consumer Division to share tips, trends on interior design and construction. DSU℠ offers teleseminars, webinars, podcasts, videos and consulting services by leading experts in interior design and construction. Gail Doby, ASID, is an interior designer with over twenty years of experience in new construction and remodeling design for multi-million dollar luxury residences.
Contact for Design Success University℠:
Gail Doby, ASID, Chief Vision Officer
Design Success Universitysm
A division of Renaissance Design, Inc.℠
(303) 355.9449
www.DesignSuccessU.com/dekan
www.GailDobyInteriorDesignBlog.com
www.RenaissanceDesign.com
About Dekan Remodeling & Construction Co., LLC and Vince Dekan, General Contractor
Vince Dekan started as a framer and concrete form setter over 31 years ago, and he started his residential remodeling business 24 years ago.He has done millions of dollars of projects in the Denver, Colorado area in high-end residential neighborhoods.
Contact for Dekan Remodeling & Construction Co., LLC
Vince Dekan, CEO
Dekan Remodeling & Construction Co., LLC
(303) 475.7610
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Choose the Right Wood Beam for Every Project, More Easily Than Ever
FauxWoodBeams.com announces new Beam Selector Tool to help customers choose the right faux wood beam for their project from the largest selection available online.
Deer Park, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- FauxWoodBeams.com, the industry leader in faux beams, now makes it easier than ever to choose the right beam for every project. Because FauxWoodBeams.com offers the largest variety of faux wood beam styles and sizes available anywhere, sorting through all the options can take time. That's where their new online Beam Selector comes in.
A Forest of Choices for the Builder or Homeowner:
"Sometimes our customers are a bit overwhelmed by the number of choices they have when they come to our site," says FauxWoodBeams.com president Steve Barron. "We've got 16 grain choices, 300 sizes, lots of custom features--it really adds up. So we've come up with this easy-to-use tool that helps our customers focus on the products they're most likely to like."
With the Beam Selector, you can be sure you're choosing the very best beam for your interior or exterior design project--the one that suits your style, comes in the sizes you need, has the characteristics your project calls for, and offers the finishing options you want.
How the Beam Selector Tool Works:
After you describe what you're looking for by making some simple selections on the screen, the Beam Selector shows you a gallery of products that fit your specs. You can then explore detailed photos and information about each faux wood beam. You're able to reach your final decision knowing you haven't missed something important, and you can place your order with confidence.
"I've been using faux beams for a while," says San Diego designer Bob Petrucchio, "but I've never had anywhere near the choices I have now with FauxWoodBeams.com. This new Beam Selector is going to make my job a lot easier by helping me home in on the beams that are most suitable for the project I'm working on."
The Beam Selector is available now at FauxWoodBeams.com.
About FauxWoodBeams.com:
FauxWoodBeams is the leader in the industry of polyurethane wood beam products, ceiling panels and architectural products. It is part of the family-owned business, Barron Designs. With more than 30 years of experience in the home improvement industry, FauxWoodBeams.com, FauxPanels.com and their subsidiaries continue in their commitment to green building proudly offering reclaimed and repurposed real wood and faux wood beams to protect our forests.
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Cracking Up Over Your Home's Concrete Cracks? Here's Some Solid Advice From The Crack Team®
Except for perhaps black mold, a burst water pipe or the occasional critter invasion, nothing gets homeowners more worked up over their happy abode than cracks. Walls, foundations, garage floors, patios and driveways are especially high on the list because--in most people's minds, at least--concrete cracks represent an expense. A big expense.
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- Except for perhaps black mold, a burst water pipe or the occasional critter invasion, nothing gets homeowners more worked up over their happy abode than cracks. Walls, foundations, garage floors, patios and driveways are especially high on the list because--in most people's minds, at least--concrete cracks represent an expense. A big expense.
Not so, says Bob Kodner, the undisputed King of Cracks. Kodner is president of The Crack Team®, America's number one crack repair company. With franchised offices in 21 states throughout the country, The Crack Team, founded by Bob's father Mike (affectionately known as "The Ray Kroc of Crack"), has evaluated and/or repaired well over 100,000 concrete cracks in walls, floors, walkways and driveways since 1985. Bob says cracks don't have to be the traumatic and costly experience people expect.
"Concrete cracks are usually nothing to worry about. Cracking is a normal and acceptable part of the curing process caused by shrinking or settling," Kodner states. "However, if moisture or water is present, if there's mold, or if the crack is getting wider, the situation should be addressed."
Check Drainage
If the crack is in the basement and water is present, the first thing to do is make sure that rainwater is not making the situation worse. "Moisture may be a sign that ground water is not draining properly. Homeowners need to make sure that gutters and downspouts are clean and free-flowing. Downspout extenders, and a yard that is sloped properly, will also keep rainwater from settling against the foundation," Kodner notes.
If the drainage system is working properly and the basement is still wet or mildewed, there is no need to fear costly repairs involving excavation around the foundation exterior. "In my opinion that's an antiquated approach. It's a rare situation where excavation is necessary. New technologies exist that allow us to easily repair cracks--even wet cracks--from the inside, quickly, permanently and for a lot less money than you'd expect."
Cutting Edge Science Meets Concrete Repair
In recent years, advanced resin compounds have been developed that can permanently seal concrete cracks. The Crack Team uses a high-pressure injection technique to force the resin into the crack; in the process, water is forced out.
Says Kodner; "Do-it-yourselfers can't duplicate our results using store-bought products. Besides, attempting to repair a crack shouldn't be considered a 'weekend warrior' project--it should be done by a trained professional." For cracks in newer homes or those that may be subject to future foundation shifting, he adds, modern resins are available that cure into a flexible, gasket-like seal.
Invisible Repairs
Cracks in high-visibility areas such as decks, patios, walkways and garage floors needn't be a problem either. While cracks may be unsightly, they rarely mean the concrete slab needs replacing. Other new materials and techniques are available that can make cracks virtually disappear.
"For garages, floors, sidewalks, and other non-decorative surfaces, we use coatings that conceal cracks and hide them very well. The coatings come in a wide variety of colors so we can match the surrounding concrete," states Kodner.
"I thought it would be a bigger deal."
With all the alternatives available today, Kodner believes there is no reason to spend huge amounts of money breaking up old concrete, pouring new garage floors, or having someone digs up the yard with a backhoe.
"I hear it all the time from people--'I thought it would be a bigger deal'," he says. "People put up with cracks for years because they are worried about the cost. For hundreds of dollars, rather than thousands, the problems caused by concrete cracks can go away forever."
About The Crack Team®:
The Crack Team is America's leading concrete repair franchise. Symbolized by its popular mascot, Mr. Happy Crack, The Crack Team is the only company that quickly and permanently fixes cracked foundations, patios, garage floors, driveways, sidewalks and more, ending moisture problems and creating aesthetically-pleasing results. Best of all, The Crack Team's modern solutions eliminate the need for expensive concrete replacement or excavation. Now in 21 states, The Crack Team is a privately-owned company. Mr. Happy Crack says, "A Dry Crack is a Happy Crack!" Visit www.thecrackteam.com.
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The Bentley Group Selects Real Estate Advantage™ The Commercial Real Estate Solution for Microsoft CRM™
The Bentley Group Real Estate Advisors, a premier Las Vegas-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, and Ascendix Technologies, the publishers of Real Estate Advantage™, announced today that The Bentley Group has selected Real Estate Advantage™ as its new industry-tailored CRM platform.
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- The Bentley Group Real Estate Advisors, a premier Las Vegas-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, and Ascendix Technologies, the publishers of Real Estate Advantage™, announced today that The Bentley Group has selected Real Estate Advantage™ as its new industry-tailored CRM platform.
The Bentley Group once again raised the bar on client services by announcing its partnership with Ascendix to build the multi-family functionality within Real Estate Advantage. The system is designed to enable brokers to offer a higher level of service to their clients by better managing contacts, tasks and property data. The Bentley Group's dedication and commitment to providing this level of service resulted in pioneering this one-of-a-kind system.
"With today's investor demands and level of sophistication, it was imperative that we as a company provide real-time and efficient solutions. Relationship management is key in this industry; this system will enable us to better focus on the unique needs of our clients," said Christopher Bentley, president of The Bentley Group. "Since the application is built to resemble tools we already use, such as Microsoft Outlook, and offers tremendous integration capabilities, it was an easy decision to move ahead with the implementation. Throughout our very thorough search process, we were committed to finding the best product available - one that could provide that next level of functionality. "
"From our very first conversation with Christopher Bentley and his team, it was clear they understood how to use technology," said Todd Terry, managing partner of Ascendix. "The standard of excellence in service for their clients is already part of their long held processes, methods and DNA. This system is just the tool to support them as they endeavor to elevate and differentiate their level of service even further. Many companies try to put the cart before the horse and expect technology alone to improve the client experience. It was refreshing to work with a team who already had the vision and the practice of providing superior service, and we just focused on how to systematize it. Bentley clearly understands what CRM means for themselves and their customers."
About The Bentley Group
The Bentley Group Real Estate Advisors is a leading and expanding commercial real estate brokerage firm located in the burgeoning Las Vegas Valley. The company has a proven track record and offers market specialists in every field of investment real estate, including multi-family, hospitality, retail, office, industrial and land brokerage. Built on the philosophy of creating and maintaining excellent client relationships, The Bentley Group's advisors consistently demonstrate unsurpassed expertise and exceptional service to commercial real estate investors. For more information, please visit www.thebentleygroup.com
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About Ascendix Real Estate Advantage™ - Developed on the award-winning Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 platform, this solution allows real estate companies to benefit from a truly enterprise-capable, flexible and customizable business platform without having to spend a great deal of up-front time and money designing it for their industry. The solution leverages the tools organizations already use, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Virtual Earth and SharePoint, improving the intuitiveness and adoption rates often plaguing CRM implementations or point applications. For more information about Ascendix industry solutions and MSCRM add-on products, please visit www.advantageworks.com. To attend an upcoming event featuring Real Estate Advantage™, please visit www.ascendix.com.
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Supress Sound-Engineered Drywall Helps Make Home a Keeper on A&E's "Flip This House"
In a recent episode of A&E's "Flip This House," Supress Sound-Engineered Drywall helps to create a home that the owners decide they don't want to flip after all.
San Rafael, CA, (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- In a recent episode of A&E's "Flip This House," Supress Sound-Engineered Drywall helps to create a home that the owners decide they don't want to flip after all.
Entitled "A Flipper in Need" and featuring the renovation of a San Antonio, TX, home owned by relatives of "Flip This House" team Armando and Veronica Montelongo, the episode traces a transformation from noisy and shabby to serene and chic. Occupied by young, inexperienced homeowners, their five dogs and, on occasion, a rehearsing rock band, the house requires extensive improvement to return it to sale-worthy condition and its original value.
As part of the pre-sale renovation, Supress 5/8-inch Sound-Engineered Drywall is used to upgrade the garage. Members of the rock band demonstrate its ease of installation as they pitch in on the project, finishing with an application of Supress Acoustical Sealant at panel edges and around cut-outs for a durable, resilient seal. After completion of the upgrade, the drummer's garage sound demonstration is undetectable to the owners stationed on the other side of the wall, contributing to their decision to buck "Flip This House" tradition and keep the home for themselves. A new verdict on the home's value seals the deal, as it jumps from the couple's original purchase price of $97,000 to $125,000.
Supress Sound-Engineered Products provide high-performance soundproofing for walls, floors and ceilings in commercial and residential structures. To view video of the "Flip This House" project and obtain more information on Supress Sound-Engineered Drywall, Plywood and Acoustical Sealant, visit http://www.supressproducts.com.
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LOOP Structural Glass Hardware Systems Provide Unique Aesthetics, Proven Performance
The unique European-designed LOOP structural glass hardware system from DORMA Glas has crossed the Atlantic to offer architects in North America a contemporary design and reliable performance for all glass facades, canopies and overhead applications.
Millersville, MD (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- The unique European-designed LOOP structural glass hardware system from DORMA Glas (www.dorma-usa.com) has crossed the Atlantic to offer architects in North America a contemporary design and reliable performance for all glass facades, canopies and overhead applications.
The stainless-steel LOOP system derives its name from its circular shape. LOOP clamping brackets provide a distinctive way to connect adjacent glass panels of all types and thicknesses at their intersection to form interior or exterior wall assemblies. The fitting requires no preparation of the glass, eliminating the need for drilling or machining before installation. The LOOP's steel retaining ring imparts the ideal grip pressure to maintain the position of glass panels. It also provides a reliable hold for tie rods or cabletype bracing arrangements for wall, floor and ceiling connections.
The patented system has been tested and approved in accordance with the requirements of DIN 185.16, Part 4.
The LOOP system is part of the versatile DORMA Glas structural glass hardware line, which includes the GlassFin Spider System, MANET CONSTRUCT, RODAN, and V Spider System.
For more information on DORMA Glas structural glass fitting products contact DORMA at 1-800-451-0649 or www.dorma-usa.com.
About DORMA Group North America
DORMA Group North America manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the architectural openings industry, with a particular focus on commercial and institutional openings. Part of The DORMA Group worldwide, DORMA Group North America comprises DORMA Architectural Hardware, DORMA Glas, Modernfold, DORMA Canada, DORMA Mexico, and DORMA Entrance Systems -- which markets products and services under the DORMA Automatics, Crane Revolving Door and Carolina Door Controls brands.
DORMA Group North America offerings include safety and security products, locks, door closers, exit devices, glass hardware and patch fittings, sliding and swinging automatic doors, revolving doors and operable partitions.
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Acoustical Solutions, Inc., Richmond Virginia, Launches Single Resource for Customers Needing Acoustical Sound Panels www.AcousticalWallPanels.com
AcousticalWallPanels.com is a single online resource dedicated to acoustical wall panels, also known as sound panels. Since the induction of the AlphaSorb™ Acoustical Wall Panels in 1991, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. has developed many panel lines in an effort to continually meet customer expectations for value and integrity, while also providing design and color options for a wide array of applications.
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) July 23, 2008 -- After the original release of the AlphaSorb™ Acoustical Wall Panel line, customer demand for specialized home theaters and recording studio panels increased. In order to meet customer needs, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. launched SoundSuede™, a line of synthetic suede acoustical panels. As the firm's reputation for quality grew, designers and architects approached the company regarding the need for fabric covered acoustical treatment without the limitations of standard sizing.
Eager to provide an industry solution, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. introduced the Common Wealth Collection. The Common Wealth Collection, available in 240 color options, includes 16 different styles of panels and bass traps to truly provide a custom look for a fraction of the price.
Until this point, fabric wrapped panel were designed specifically for sound absorption, however many customers needed sound blocking as well. In order to better serve this segment, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. developed the AlphaSorb™ Barrier wall panels. AlphaSorb™ Barrier Wall Panels have a mass loaded vinyl barrier incorporated into the panels--this effectively works as a double duty panel for both sound absorption and sound blocking.
Next on the list, the Anchorage Acoustical Wall Panels are geared toward high-end commercial offices, schools or churches. The panels are aesthetically pleasing and blend seamlessly into the décor without drawing attention. This line provides the perfect solution for customers looking for an elegant treatment without it becoming a focal point.
For customers seeking an 'out of the box' treatment, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. offers the Chameleon line of framed sound panels. The Chameleon framed panels offer great design and have very good sound absorption ratings in the mid and low frequencies. These Panels, which are housed in a metal framing system, are offered in a standard size of 2'x4's (good for smaller rooms) and are available in both 2" thick wall panels and 4" thick bass traps.
Most recently, the EcoSorpt™ Wall Panel was introduced to offer a sustainable alternative for architects and designers who require LEED® certified treatments. Made from 100% recycled cotton, these panels offer high sound absorption rates and come in a variety of colors and sizes.
As the number of wall panel treatments continues to grow, AcousticalWallPanels.com will serve as a valuable resource to educate consumers on the available alternatives provided by Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
About Acoustical Solution, Inc.
Acoustical Solutions, Inc. works with a wide variety of customers from worship facilities and office buildings to home theaters and construction companies looking for noise management. For 20 years, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. has provided the detailed expertise needed to serve the noise control community. Acoustical Solutions offers a full line of indoor and outdoor industrial, commercial, environmental and architectural noise control products. For more information please visit www.AcousticalSolutions.com">www.AcousticalSolutions.com or call 1-800-782-5742.
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Cagle Named Vice President of iParametrics
Atlanta-based engineering consulting firm iParametrics has named Ron F. Cagle as its Vice President of Technical Services.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- Atlanta-based engineering consulting firm iParametrics has named Ron F. Cagle as its Vice President of Technical Services, responsible for ensuring high quality product delivery through provision of appropriate technical expertise, professional development of technical staff, and quality assurance.
Cagle has over 28 years of experience in the analysis and management of complex capital costs, including underlying business processes and systems. His areas of expertise encompass cost engineering, project controls,infrastructure asset management, and construction auditing.
Principle and co-founder Andrew Klein commented that "the decision to bring Cagle on board was largely due to his diversity of experience and technical expertise, which will lend the ideal support to the anticipated growth of the firm's technical staff."
Regarding his role at iParametrics, Cagle emphasized the need for the firm to base its growth on its strong technical versatility and substantial history of client satisfaction. "We are analogous to a Swiss Army knife, an assortment of specific tools bundled together into a comprehensive package that can be applied to many needs - our clients do not need to rummage about for separate tools at other sources, when we can be the bundled source."
Cagle holds a BS in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. Among several community and professional involvements, he is past president of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (Atlanta section) and past member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Engineering Foundation where he served as Secretary and Treasurer. He is an AACEI Certified Cost Consultant and author of several technical papers on capital cost management and infrastructure asset management.
iParametrics was founded in 2001 to provide a singular combination of engineering-related services to both the public and private sectors worldwide. Housing a specialized staff augmentation and embedded personnel program, in addition to cost and project management, cost segregation, disaster relief and debris services, iParametrics, appropriately tagged "engineering solutions for a changing world", hones in on a customized solution for each client.
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