SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersolar North America, the premier solar industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in the U.S. solar market, is featuring next-generation solar products and cutting edge technologies from exhibitors from across the globe. The solar industry's most prestigious innovation prize, the Intersolar AWARD, will now feature a new category that will recognize landmark solar projects within North America.

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Applications for the 2012 Intersolar AWARD are open now until March 30, and exhibitors of Intersolar North America 2012, Intersolar Europe 2012, Intersolar China 2011 and Intersolar India 2011 are invited to apply. Winners will be chosen based on their project's innovative strength and outstanding services and products. The 5th anniversary of the Intersolar AWARD will see the jury award up to three winners from categories of "Photovoltaics," "Solar Thermal Technologies" and "PV Production Technologies." With the addition of the new category, "Solar Projects in North America," exhibitors will have the opportunity to submit their groundbreaking and unique projects for consideration and will have the potential to play an exemplary role in developing and increasing the significance of solar energy, providing a model for the future. The category will be rolled out to different markets as well, including solar projects in China and India.

Categories eligible for submission include "Solar Building," "Industrial and Commercial Use," as well as "Utility Scale Projects." The Intersolar AWARD in this category will be presented as part of Intersolar North America in San Francisco on July 10, 2012.

A total of 301 innovations from 25 countries have entered for the Intersolar AWARD since it was established. Each year sees an increase in the quality of the applications – this industry award shines a light on the winners and their products for the entire global solar industry to admire. With the new category specifically aimed at North American innovation, this year will reflect the talent and innovation coming out of the North American market.

Shining a Light on North American Solar

An expert jury, made up of specialists from science, industry, research and trade media, selects the winners from each category. Below is a breakdown of categories and sub-categories for nominations:

Photovoltaics Products, Services or Solutions Solar Thermal Technologies Products, Services or Solutions PV Production Technologies Products, Services or Solutions Solar Projects in North America Solar Building: Building integration (zero-energy and energy-plus concepts) of photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies to generate electricity, heat and cooling for buildings. The primary consideration will be how concepts are implemented from aesthetic and architectural points of view. Industrial and Commercial Use: The use of solar energy for industrial production and supplying commercial buildings. Utility Scale Projects: PV power plants (commercial installations and large-scale power plants) and solar thermal power plants.

The Intersolar AWARD for "Photovoltaics," "Solar Thermal Technologies" and the category "PV Production Technologies" will be presented during an official ceremony on June 13, 2012 at 4:30pm at Intersolar Europe in Munich. The winner of the "Solar Projects in North America" category will be announced on July 10, 2012 at Intersolar North America in San Francisco at Moscone Center.

Companies wanting to be considered for the Intersolar AWARD can register on the Intersolar North America website under "Exhibitor Service", "Marketing + Promotion", then menu item "Intersolar AWARD". All applications must be submitted by March 30, 2012.

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With over 3,500 exhibitors and 120,000 visitors spanning three continents, Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition series for the solar industry.

Intersolar North America takes place annually in San Francisco's Moscone Center. Since its establishment in 2008, the exhibition and conference have developed into the premier platform for the solar industry in North America. Intersolar North America focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies and is co-located with SEMICON West. It has quickly established itself among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers as an international industry meeting point.

In total, 834 exhibitors and 19,168 trade visitors participated in 2011. The conference featured 30 sessions with 220 speakers and catered to 1,617 conference attendees.

Intersolar's storied history of international exhibitions and conferences spans more than 20 years. Taking place in addition to Intersolar North America are Intersolar India in Mumbai, and Intersolar China in Beijing, which was launched in 2011. The world's largest exhibition for the solar industry is Intersolar Europe in Munich.

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oltmans Construction Co., a leading U.S. industrial and commercial general contractor, announced today the final construction of an auditorium for The Crossing Church.

"We are honored to have been selected to build this significant addition to The Crossing Campus," said Dan Wozniak, senior project manager, Oltmans Construction Co. "At 22,000 square feet on three levels, this multi-flex facility combines stunning architecture, a variety of building materials and innovative use of technology."

The auditorium features contemporary architectural design throughout the interior and exterior by creatively integrating basic building materials to acoustically control the environment.  It creates a beautifully blended atmosphere with a continuous flow into the open plaza courtyard spaces where a stunning arrival courtyard fountain welcomes people into the building.

"Oltmans, its subcontractors and consultants did a phenomenal job to make this project happen," said Tim Celek, lead pastor. "Without a doubt, the quality and craftsmanship executed is of the highest order. Any organization looking at a construction project would be well served by including Oltmans on its team.  They will not disappoint."

The auditorium, with seating for up to 1,500 people, is further enhanced by the state-of-the-art interior and exterior audio-visual systems.  The technology encourages individual attendees to actively participate and interact together in real time.

"Use of acoustically absorptive materials in the roof, wall, ceiling and balcony areas brings the entire Crossing plaza complex alive by producing exceptional high-tech quality sounds that can be distinctly heard both inside and out," Wozniak said.

About Oltmans Construction Company

Oltmans is a leading U.S. general contractor providing quality services and sustainable solutions for its customers. Marking its 80th year in business, Oltmans specializes in constructing warehouse distribution centers, office buildings, worship centers, interior tenant improvements, retrofitting existing buildings and renewable energy projects. The company is based in Whittier, California. For additional information about Oltmans Construction Co., please visit our website at http://www.oltmans.com.

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Waste Management Inc.’s (NYSE:WM - News) subsidiary Waste Management of West Seneca has acquired Reliable Environmental Transport (“RET”), one of the most respected full-service hazardous/non-hazardous waste transportation firms in the Tri-State area. The acquisition will provide Waste Management a leading edge in servicing customer needs.

Bridgeport, West Virginia based Reliable Environmental Transport caters to key industries such as Gas & Oil, Utility Companies, Pulp and Paper, Waste Treatment Plans, Steel Manufacturing, Railroad Companies, Convenience Stores and Environmental Engineering & Architectural Firms. It services and holds waste transportation permits in various states of the North East. These states include, but are not limited to West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

The president of RET, Jonathan Marks, will now be director of gas and hazardous waste services for West Management’s Upstate New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia market.  

Waste Management offers single-source environmental management services to oil and natural gas producers that include transportation, storage, recycling, treatment and disposal processes. The acquisition is a strategic fit for the company.

Waste Management’s adjusted EPS in fiscal 2011 was $2.14 compared with $2.09 in the previous year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 and at the low end of the company’s guided range of $2.14–$2.18.  Revenues increased 7% to $13.4 billion, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.3 billion.

Waste Management expects 2012 adjusted EPS to lie between $2.22 and $2.30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at $2.27. Internal revenue growth from yield on the collection and disposal business is expected to be in the range of 1.0% to 1.5%. Yield in the second half is expected to improve from the first half. Internal revenue growth from volume is expected to be flat to slightly positive.

Waste Management’s ability to cut costs will help in maintaining profits despite weak volumes. Lower trending recycling prices, lower volumes, commodity headwinds and continued margin deterioration nonetheless remain causes of concern. Backed by its strong cash flow, the company has increased its dividend for eight consecutive years.

The acquisition of Oakleaf Global Holdings in 2011 will provide North American customers with unprecedented access to waste and recycling solutions by pairing the largest network of directly owned hauling, recycling, diversion and disposal assets with the largest managed third-party network.

Waste Management is the largest provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. The company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, as well as disposal services to nearly 20 million residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. It competes with Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG - News) and Casella Waste Systems Inc. (NasdaqGS:CWST - News). Waste Management currently maintains a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) on its stock for the short term.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, in conjunction with energy efficiency consultant Big Green Zero, today announced the launch of Energizing Taliesin West™, a pioneering initiative integrating sustainable energy at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. To kick off the initiative, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR - News), one of the world's leading solar companies, to install a 250 kW (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) array at Taliesin West.

Energizing Taliesin West™ is a groundbreaking effort to transform the entire National Historic Landmark Taliesin West site into a “net zero” energy customer, producing as much energy as it consumes annually, while maintaining the historic and architectural integrity of the site. The comprehensive endeavor will focus on the twin goals of maximizing Taliesin West’s energy efficiency (through improved lighting, insulation, climate controls and other techniques) while also generating clean renewable energy on-site.

Arizona-based First Solar is a premier provider of complete solar PV systems, and has developed and installed some of the largest and most noteworthy solar projects in the world. Approximately 4,000 of the company’s sleek, black solar modules will generate clean electricity for Taliesin West, helping it achieve the goal of becoming a net-zero energy consumer. As part of its commitment to the local communities where it operates, First Solar, with help from several key suppliers, is donating the complete custom-designed ground-mounted solar PV system.

The panels will not be visible from anywhere in the historic core of Taliesin West, nor will tour guests be able to see the panels from any location during their entire tour experience – maintaining the historic integrity of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home and studio. However, intentionally, guests will be able to see the impressive solar array from the road before they arrive at Taliesin West to take their tour – celebrating the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s commitment to sustainable energy. Every year, more than 100,000 tourists come to Scottsdale to experience Taliesin West, which also houses the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this partnership with Big Green Zero and First Solar,” said Sean Malone, CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. “This is an extraordinary opportunity; the goal of making a world-famous National Historic Landmark site entirely self-sustaining is unprecedented. And we’re going to make it happen. The endeavor will have a broad and deep impact for sustainability efforts throughout America and across the globe. And, importantly, the initiative is entirely consistent with the values of Taliesin West: innovation, an evolving site, embracing new technology, celebrating nature and strategic use of resources.”

“Frank Lloyd Wright is synonymous with innovation in architecture and design, and we share the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s passion to forward his legacy – by integrating sustainable energy into his work,” said Larry Whittet, First Solar project manager for the Taliesin West solar project. “Taliesin West is a global architectural landmark that has captivated the imagination of visitors for 75 years, and we are proud to be part of this historic undertaking,”

The Energizing Taliesin West program was initiated after a recent energy assessment by Big Green Zero. The assessment indicated that Taliesin West’s energy bills could be reduced by as much as 51 percent through simple conservation methods. In addition, the property has potential to achieve a “Big Green Zero” by producing as much renewable energy as it uses each year.

“The Foundation is proud to announce First Solar as a partner in achieving our sustainability goals,” said Robert Roth, Ph.D., CEO of Big Green Zero. “As a local company focused on harnessing Arizona’s most abundant natural energy source – the sun – First Solar will provide Taliesin West with state-of-the-art solar panels in order to reach the property’s goal of producing as much energy as it consumes.”

“This year marks the 75th anniversary of Taliesin West,” adds Malone, “a perfect time to focus on the future. Energizing Taliesin West does just that – it celebrates the future of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and our future as a society.”

About the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1940 to be a cultural and educational institution and the primary conservator of his work. The Foundation owns two world-famous National Historic Landmarks – Taliesin in Spring Green, Wis. and Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. – both open to inspire the public. The Foundation also owns and manages the vast Frank Lloyd Wright Archives and operates the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, a continuation of the apprenticeship program Wright established in 1932. http://www.franklloydwright.org

About Big Green Zero

Big Green Zero, LLC is a team of sustainable energy engineers, project planners and historic preservation enthusiasts. The team provides commercial and institutional property owners with commercial-grade energy assessments and sustainable energy project planning services. Big Green Zero is developing and managing the Energizing Taliesin WestTM project. http://www.biggreenzero.com/

About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology, and is a premier provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) system solutions. The company is delivering an economically viable alternative to fossil-fuel generation today. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating value-driven renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit http://www.firstsolar.com.

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The Finland-based ship design software company Napa (Naval Architectural PAckage) is looking for joint ventures and business partnerships from Indian engineering companies to provide basic services in ship design and ship operation software in the country.

The Finnish company writes software solutions for shipyards and ship operators for design and operation of ships and works on safety and energy efficiency of vessels.

Talking to Business Line recently, Mr Juha Heikinheimo, President of the Napa group, observed that most shipyards in India were present in the latter part of the process and “we can provide initial assistance in a joint venture.”

Three stages

Ship design and ship building is done in three stages - conceptual, basic and detailed – and according to Mr Heikinheimo, most Indian shipyards work on the detailed design and operations segment while work in the conceptual and basic levels are outsourced.

“There is a growing marine industry in India and we have a lot of potential customers.

According to Mr Heikinheimo, the fuel consumption of ships would reduce by about eight per cent on using Napa's solutions and several companies were now beginning to realise the benefits of this and, hence, sees a huge opportunities in the Indian market as well for their solutions.

Napa has a presence in India — the country serves Indian entities such as Mazagaon Dockyard, Bharti Shipyards and L&T in designing and building naval and commercial vessels and also has an establishment here from where it provides ship design services to its global customers.

To increase workforce

Mr Heinkinheimo said that Napa plans to increase its workforce in India in a move to develop India as its global platform to provide its ship design solutions. It intends to hire from top notch naval architecture universities here, he said.

Napa's largest customer base is Korea, followed by Japan and China, and with India providing a good geographical location, “it won't be long distances to neighbouring countries so we have plans to develop India as global base to other commercial areas,” Mr Heikinheimo said.

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Traditional security measures are inadequate in virtualised environments. So you just have to do things differently when moving to the cloud, says Rik Ferguson.

Despite the obvious commercial and technological benefits of the cloud, enterprise adoption is still in its infancy.

In survey after survey, the primary barrier at an executive level to the adoption of cloud services is security. Executives are concerned that provisioning data and servers from a third-party datacentre will mean compromising their present level of security, their control and their access to logging and audit information.

So what is really powering the cloud? Datacentre virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure, shared storage, and IaaS, PaaS and SaaS have changed the architectural game, possibly more than any other innovation in the past 15 years.

None of the traditional security concerns disappears — although they often have to be addressed in new ways — but new security challenges arise, many of them at an architectural level, which do not have a counterpart in their physical forerunner.

Firewalls at cloud providers must operate as lowest-common-denominator security devices, configured for the least secure customer, but perhaps not for you. Cables, switches, bandwidth, virtualisation platforms and SANs must all be considered a shared resource and as such, untrusted.

Many aspects of traditional infrastructure are collapsed into the hypervisor or the abstraction layer of the virtualised SAN and much security technology and security provisioning becomes an unacceptable bottleneck and business disabler, crowbarred into an unforgiving infrastructure. This situation inevitably undermines both confidence and compliance of potential customers.

Colocation of virtual instances and data with that of strangers, competitors and possibly even malicious actors — we have already seen criminal activity being hosted in Amazon's EC2 cloud, for example — brings a host of new challenges.

How do you maintain confidence that a dormant virtual machine is free of infection or that it will not be grossly out of date and at risk when you bring it online? How do you manage traffic between virtual machines from a security standpoint?

Traffic that travels from machine to machine on the same hypervisor does not touch your physical network and as such, traditional security techniques and technologies will be blind to any risk.

How can you deal with emerging threats such as malware capable of breaking out of a virtual machine to infect the host operating system? What mitigation exists against insider attacks, and how can you ensure that...

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Color Art is now offering DIRTT Environmental Solutions to provide flexible and environmentally friendly modular offices walls to the St. Louis area.

St. Louis, Missouri (PRWEB) February 24, 2012

The new partnership between Color Art and DIRTT Environmental Solutions is not only a merger of products and services, but of vision and mission. DIRTT’s custom solutions of architectural walls are built on the principles of reduce and reuse. As the largest manufacturer of modular office walls in North America based on sales, DIRTT is positioned as a market and thought leader in the new design of sustainable solutions for office interiors.

“Color Art is committed to its customers and environment,” said Gary Mindel, president of Color Art Office Interiors. “With nearly one-eighth of the man-made CO2 in the atmosphere coming from the creation of building materials like cement, glass, concrete and drywall, Color Art assumes an environmental responsibility to offer eco-friendly alternatives such as DIRTT modular office wall solutions.”

Drywall is harmful in landfills because of the hydrogen-sulfide gas that is released when drywall is wet. Unlike drywall, DIRTT’s walls are made of medium density fibreboard, or MDF, that can be repurposed and maintained for the life of the building and even beyond.

Using several recyclable materials such as glass, wood and aluminum DIRTT’s architectural walls can be designed to any company’s specifications. With the ability to add custom elements such as writing boards and even wine coolers built right into the wall, these are not traditional painted, standing walls. DIRTT movable office walls also give companies flexibility during restructuring or relocation. The ability to reuse products can save customers money down the road because they can be reconfigured as needs change.

“These custom projects are ideal for any business because of the combination of environmental sustainability with business strategy. Faster move-in, agile power, data built into walls and the ability to move to suit changes in the organization, all without sending waste to the landfill are a few reasons why we are proud to present this new offering to our customers,” said Mindel.

In addition to DIRTT’s architectural solutions, Color Art is excited to work with DIRTT’s groundbreaking ICE software, one of the main contributors to DIRTT’s success. This software eliminates human error and facilitates real-time communication among all project stakeholders, regardless of location.

As the largest office interiors dealer in the Midwest, Color Art carries an extensive product offering with environmental benefits. The company features DIRTT’s Center Mounted Tiled Walls, Combination Walls, and Face Mounted Tiled Walls in its online catalog of architectural walls. To view Color Art’s vendors, products and services or to receive a quote, visit http://www.color-art.com or call 314.432.3000.

About DIRTT

‘Doing It Right This Time’; refers to creating unique workspace interiors with responsive, Agile Architectural Solutions. Self-expression and dynamic sustainability combine to product customized, productive office walls that are sustainable, long-term assets. Further improving the process, DIRTT uses real-time, interactive 3D software called ICE®; a single software application for a fluid flow of information, from design and point-of-sale to manufacturing floor, eliminating order entry errors and inter-application conflicts. ICE is completely interoperable with the industry standard AutoCAD™.

About Color Art

Color Art Integrated Interiors is a unique family of interdependent companies that combine all of their highly specialized skills to offer you fully integrated architecture, technology and furniture solutions. The Color Art Family consists of Color Art Office Interiors and Service Division, Care Interiors, Commercial Installation & Construction, Facility Management Services Group, Innovative Technology Group, Recycled Office Interiors, Image Flooring, and Scott Rice Office Works in Kansas City. With locations in both St. Louis and Kansas City, Color Art is the largest office interiors dealer in the Midwest. Corporate headquarters are located at 1325 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Dean, a renowned provider of architectural restoration services throughout the United States, will highlight its full circle of interior and exterior architectural restoration solutions at the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Suburban Chicago Expo 2012.  The company will serve as an exhibitor at the event, which is being held on February 29, 2012 in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. 

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"Stuart Dean is proud that its highly skilled consultants and technicians are charged with polishing and shining many important addresses throughout Chicagoland," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean.  "Our restoration work at locations including Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Silver Cross Hospital and the University of Chicago South Campus Housing Center demonstrates the depth and breadth of our experience in the region, and we are excited to showcase our capabilities at this regional BOMA event."

Recognized as the country's preeminent restoration and maintenance company, Stuart Dean offers a complete range of architectural and maintenance services that help extend the life, increase the value, and enhance the beauty of interior and exterior architectural surfaces.  The company specializes in the restoration and upkeep of metal, stone, wood, glass, and tile grout for buildings, retail stores, institutions, restaurants and homes.

Stuart Dean's vast experience gained during nearly 80 years in business enables the company to provide unique solutions to costly maintenance challenges, including cost-effective restoration programs that are custom-designed by the most skilled, knowledgeable and safety-conscious technicians in the industry.

Dubbed as the commercial real estate networking event of the year in the region, the BOMA Suburban Chicago Expo 2012 is expected to attract hundreds of property professionals from across greater Chicago.  More than 80 exhibitors are also scheduled to attend. 

About Stuart Dean
Stuart Dean is the country's preeminent architectural restoration company, specializing in metal polishing, stone cleaning and sealing, wood refinishing, glass restoration, and commercial-grade grout installation.  Thousands of clients entrust Stuart Dean to protect, maintain and restore their buildings, retail stores, institutions and restaurants every day. Stuart Dean offers a portfolio of services to enhance the beauty and retain the value of a wide array of architectural assets. The company has been in business for nearly 80 years, with 22 offices in the U.S. and Canada and over 450 employees.   Major markets served include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, D.C./Virginia, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami, Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Tustin, San Diego, Vancouver and Toronto.  For more information, visit http://www.stuartdean.com.

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• Diane McKnight, professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering and a fellow of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado Boulder, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

• Colorado State University announced that Distinguished Professor Jorge Rocca was honored with the 2012 Willis E. Lamb Award for Laser Science and Quantum Optics by Physics of Quantum Electronics.

• Community First Foundation elected Janet Heck Doyle to its board of directors.

• Life Care Physician Services LLC placed Dr. Sing-I Tsai Palat, as an on-site physician at Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood.

• Catapult PR-IR promoted Jeremy Douglas to account coordinator.

• Allonhill named Nicole Avey to lead its new client service management team.

• The Group Inc. Real Estate, announced that Katlynn Kidd has joined as a broker associate/partner.

• Linhart Public Relations promoted Noelle Robillard to account executive.

• AdvocacyDenver named Stacey Gottlieb office manager and development coordinator.

• Charter School Institute appointed Ethan Hemming as the new executive director.

• Samuel Hill, former U.S. Embraer president and vice chairman and recent Honda Jet senior vice president of sales and marketing, joined the strategic advisory council of Bye Aerospace Inc.

• Gov. John Hickenlooper announced appointments to the board of trustees for Metropolitan State College of Denver including John P. Poggee, Dawn P. Bookhardt, Robert Cohen, Melody Harris and Walter Louis Isenberg. New Western State College of Colorado trustees include George. H. Delaney and Linda A. Morton.

• U.S. Forest Service selected agency veteran Daniel Jiron as the new regional forester for the Rocky Mountain region.

• Stacey Buso was named executive director at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Aurora.

• Robert Mintz joined the tax and corporate groups as a partner at Holland & Hart LLP.

• IHI Environmental added Brooke Davis as senior project manager/environmental assessor in the Wheat Ridge office.

• The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, in partnership with the Boettcher Foundation, named Colorado State University at Pueblo student Victoria Bonetto and University of Colorado at Denver student Joshua Murphy the Colorado Leadership Alliance Student Leaders of the Year.

• Diana Royce Smith, president and chief executive officer of Royce Arbour Inc. in Boulder, was named State Volunteer of the Year for the Colorado Small Business Development Centers.

• Fuller Western Real Estate announced that Mike Haley and John Becker joined its commercial team.

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UNION CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Finelite, a leader in high performance commercial building lighting systems, today announced that it has completed a full-building lighting design retrofit at SHI International headquarters in Franklin Township, N.J. One of the largest retrofits in the region, this project showcases cutting edge lighting technology developed by Finelite through its industry research partnerships to reduce energy use and improve the visual environment.

Recognized for its history of product innovation, Finelite was selected to work with full-service architectural firm Cornerstone Architectural Group to design and integrate a custom blend of energy efficient task and ambient lighting for the 440,000 square-foot office space. Finelite collaborated with the building owners and designers from the beginning to optimize energy savings through lighting design. At one-half a Watt per square foot, the lighting solution delivers significant energy and cost savings over the industry standard while improving light quality in the workplace. The sleek, modern new lighting system integrates LED task lighting with pendant fixtures spaced 18 feet apart. As a result, the new system is anticipated to save $500,000 on energy costs over the next 10 years.

“Our goal is to enable architects, designers and building owners to take charge of lighting – the largest source of building energy use – by engaging them early on in the construction and retrofit process,” said Terry Clark, Finelite chairman and founder. “This prioritizes lighting at the design and budget stage and helps them to plan realistically for specific lighting needs. Our work with Cornerstone and SHI International is a solid example of how this can harmoniously achieve massive savings with an overall improvement to light quality.”

Congruent to its approach at SHI International, Finelite has a history of embarking on key public research partnerships that drive the evolution of industry standards while bringing innovations to market. Most notably, a 2007 collaboration with the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program discovered an average 55% energy savings can be achieved simply by combining task lighting systems with complementary low ambient overhead lighting. Finelite’s collaborations with PIER and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) led to best practices and new technologies for K-12 classrooms. Currently, Finelite is collaborating with the CEC to contribute to the state’s Title 24 commercial building lighting codes revisions that will take effect in 2014.

In a forward-looking move, the company recently announced the appointment of lighting controls industry veteran Jerry Mix as Finelite CEO. Bringing an extensive knowledge of lighting controls, Mr. Mix adds strength in leadership to drive energy efficient design for commercial lighting.

“The future of lighting depends on how the system is inherently designed,” said Mr. Mix. “Finelite is driving the standards for these innovations to create solutions that optimize energy efficiency, smoothly integrate with leading controls, and deliver the best light quality on the market. I am looking forward to contributing to these advancements.”

About Cornerstone Architectural Group

Cornerstone Architectural Group is a South Plainfield, N.J.-based full-service architectural firm, specializing in commercial, civic, industrial and interior architecture. For more information about Cornerstone, visit http://www.cornerstoneag.com.

About SHI International

Founded in 1989, SHI International Corp. is a more than $3.5 billion global provider of technology products and services. Driven by the industry's most experienced and stable sales force and backed by software volume licensing experts, hardware procurement specialists, and certified IT services professionals, SHI delivers custom IT solutions to corporate, enterprise, public sector and academic customers. With more than 1,750 employees worldwide, SHI is the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States and is ranked 19th among Everything Channel's VAR 500 list of North American IT solution providers. For more information, visit http://www.shicloud.com.

About Finelite

Finelite is in the business of better lighting. Finelite designs and builds innovative, high performance lighting systems for offices, educational and healthcare facilities. Products include ambient LED lighting, LED task lighting, high performance fluorescent general illumination light fixtures, and patented plug-and-play lighting systems. Finelite works with architects to make lighting work better for people and to reduce energy consumption. Finelite works with contractors and building owners to meet their schedules and budgets. By joining forces with the California Energy Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Finelite has received national awards for its lighting research projects. Research findings, design support and education programs are available at no cost to end users, building owners, architects and contractors. http://www.fineliteled.com.

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