AEC Daily

AEC Daily Recognized

AIA Recognizes AEC Daily's Innovations

By Ramiro Solórzano, Assoc. AIA Manager, CES Provider Audits

I have had the pleasure of working with Ariane Hansen in getting her insight for her distance education courses. She is the Primary Point of Contact for the AIA Continuing Education System for her company AEC Daily. One of the fun things I do at the AIA CES is Provider Recognition on Provider best practices so that AIA CES and our Providers can embody those best practices. I followed up with Ariane Hansen to ask her about her best practices in distance education program.

FULL STORY

News

House Lead Paint Bill Would Help Remodelers, Consumers
May 23, 2013
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Responding to concerns from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and affiliated trade groups, bipartisan legislation to make much-needed improvements to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 (H.R. 2093) is identical to legislation introduced in the last Congress. The bill would reinstate the opt-out provision to allow home owners without small children or pregnant women residing in the home to decide whether to require LRRP compliance, allow remodelers to correct paperwork errors w...FULL STORY
Benjamin Moore To Launch "Main Street Matters," Its Biggest Ever Multi-Platform Campaign To Revitalize Cities And Towns Across North America
May 23, 2013
Consumer-Driven Campaign Will Revitalize and Repaint the Main Streets of 20 U.S. and Canadian Communities MONTVALE, N.J., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Benjamin Moore, North America's most respected paint manufacturer and color authority, announced today its biggest initiative ever to revitalize communities across North America through the launch of "Main Street Matters." The campaign asks consumers around the country to cast their vote online for which 20 Main Streets should be revitalized of the more than 100 North American cities nominated at www.paintwhatmatters.com. The effort will be undertaken with the help of multiple partner organizations around the country, including Make I...FULL STORY
SMA Produces First YouTube Video: Crack Reduction Systems
May 23, 2013
The Stucco Manufacturers Association has produced its first in a series of YouTube videos on crack reduction through the use of base-and-mesh systems. You can view this video by going to www.stuccomfgassoc.com and clicking on the YouTube video on the bottom right of the page. The video was written and filmed by Nick Brown of Merlex Stucco and Ted Jones, an outside consultant. The video discusses common cracking issues with stucco and how these crack-reduction systems work to minimize cracking. Footage of application in the field and expert commentary on results with these systems are also in the video. The SMA Board of Directors will be producing more videos dealing with such topics as On...FULL STORY
Bowlmor Times Square Features Natural Stone
May 22, 2013
Experience the excitement of New York City at Bowlmor Times Square bowling alley. Bring back that child like wonder with over 50 lanes, arcade and carnival games, gourmet menu, and a night club. Each different area of Bowlmor is designed to mimic a different NYC era or neighborhood. Times Square, Coney Island, Prohibition, and Chinatown are just a few of the 7 themed bowling lounges. The 3rd floor features the Central Park Bar & Lounge. Complete with dual fireplaces, a full bar, and 11 bowling lanes. Faux grass and natural stone columns are reminiscent of the famous Central Park. The Boston Blend Square & Rectangular Thin Veneer was used on the many columns and archways. The natural aged...FULL STORY
Non-Sag Joint Sealant for Above and Below the Waterline
May 13, 2013
Hampshire, IL – DECK-O-SEAL, a division of W. R. MEADOWS offering pool deck products, offers DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE for swimming pool projects above and below the waterline that require a short turn-around time. DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE is a premium quality, two-component, non-sag, non-flowing, polysulfide-based sealing compound. It is ideal for sealing joints including pool bottoms, sidewalls and areas with high pedestrian traffic. All submerged applications must be primed with P/G PRIMER from W. R. MEADOWS. DECK-O-SEAL GUN GRADE is non-staining and cures to a firm, flexible and tear resistant rubber. It is highly resilient with excellent recovery characters and outstanding resistance t...FULL STORY