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Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 24, 2013

The commercial architects and workplace design specialists at OTJ Architects are helping businesses prepare for the biggest shift corporate America has seen in the last two decades. It is estimated that 46 percent of U.S. workers will be made up of millennials by 2020, and that is projected to grow to 75 percent by 2025, according to a recent finding by Impact lab. While many companies begin to prepare their business plan for the upcoming year, smart businesses are preparing for long-term success by investing in cool, relaxing and social office environments to meet the needs of this upcoming generation of workers.

Generation Y, often known as millennials, consist of those who were born between 1979 and 1997. And pretty soon, companies of all sizes will be vying for this group of professionals who have very different mentalities and needs. In order for small businesses to get ahead of their competition, they need an office environment that accommodates this generations dynamic.

In less than 10 years well see those businesses who adapted succeed wonderfully in terms of recruitment and retention, and those businesses who didnt realize the importance will likely struggle, says Lance Jaccard, partner at OTJ Architects.

According to CNN, this generation is set to transform office life. To understand what this change means to employers, experts have been looking into the work patterns and preferences of more than 15,000 employees in 40 countries and across four generations.

The differences found between millennials and baby boomers are that of night and day. Unlike the older generations before them, millennials are used to collaborating and easily communicating with their team members. They work best through open and frequent collaboration, they want constant feedback on their performance and their preferred ways to communicate almost never involve a simple phone call, according to The New Work Style of Generation Y by the Society for Human Resource Management.

For small businesses, that means creating a workspace that fosters open communication by getting rid of high-walled cubicles and offices for executives and creating an open environment where people sit beside each other instead of being blocked off. Prioritizing an engaging workspace, Generation Y employees blend their personal and private lives, and they like a workplace to feel residential and like home.

Contact OTJ Architects to discuss your architectural needs today.

About OTJ Architects OTJ Architects is a well-respected national architecture and interior architecture design firm that has successfully completed thousands of projects throughout the country. Founded in 1990, OTJ is comprised of five studios headquartered in Washington, DC, with more than 60 architects and designers, many of whom are LEED Accredited Professionals. OTJ is registered in 37 states and is able to consult in all 50 states. The responsive architecture and interior architecture consultants create effective environments through listening, understanding and tailored design. These designs focus on helping clients enhance collaboration, company branding and employee recruitment and retention. OTJs design teams provide clients with personalized attention to create workplace solutions that reflect their unique, individual needs. For more information visit http://www.otj.com/.

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Message of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines To the United Architects of the Philippines On the occasion of their Architects Summit and Sustainable Environment Tourism

[October 25, 2013]

My warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines as you hold your Architects Summit and Sustainable Environment Tourism.

Todays increasingly rapidly changing milieu has brought in a wide array of complexities: Shifting climate patterns, dwindling resources, and overpopulation challenge contemporary societies to strike a balance between pursuing economic development and harnessing our natural assets. The Philippines continues to adapt to these changes; our industries must adopt conscientious strategies and viable practices in environmental care and management.

May you always exercise foresight and vision as you create spaces conducive to the growth of our economy and our people. Let this event serve as a platform to launch initiatives geared towards the improvement of both business and ecological landscapes. We in government look forward to more innovations in your craft, as we sustain our distinction in the global competition and fulfill our nations great potential.

Your profession allows you to further shape the skyline of the country; take this opportunity to contribute to building a just, equitably progressive society. I am confident that you shall rise to success amidst the tides of this globalized era. Through excellence, creativity, and passion, we shall scale greater heights and make a positive impact in the lives of the Filipino people.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

MANILA

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Rick Flynn, general manager of BDW Roofing Inc. in Stephenville, accepted the CBDC Long Range 2013 Business Award of Distinction on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.

STEPHENVILLE Rick Flynn, the new general manager of BDW Roofing Inc., is thrilled with the growth of the company since its inception in June of 2007.

During that time, the company has grown from five to 18 employees and has a direct impact on the community, Flynn told people in attendance Wednesday night at the annual meeting of the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Long Range.

Flynn accepted the CBDCs 2013 Business Award of Distinction at the Dhoon Lodge in Black Duck Siding. This year there were three nominations and BDW Roofing was chosen for the award.

When it comes down to it, CBDC really got this company going, said Flynn. When Robert (White), the owner-operator, wanted to branch out on his own, he went to CBDC for guidance and support.

He said the roofing company is very safety conscious, with roofers who take great pride in their quality of workmanship.

Flynn said since BDW got its bonding status last year, those roofers have been flat out doing large jobs and public tender work for everything from schools to municipal and government facilities. In addition to roofing, the company is also into asbestos abatement, mould detection and removal and infection control and do work all around the province.

The companys work in Stephenville includes such large jobs locally as the Stephenville Manor, Stephenville Primary School, the Zion Pentecostal Church and St. Stephens Catholic Church. Other jobs included portions of the West Coast Training Centre and the replacement of the roof on the Regional Aquatic Centre, which is nearing completion.

White told the corporation his company does not experience staff turnovers and that his employees are one big happy family. Unfortunately he could not be on hand to accept the award as he was out of the area working.

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Huntington Beach, Calif. (PRWEB) October 23, 2013

Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc., a global design innovator and manufacturer of indoor and outdoor home appliances, has introduced a new 30-inch range platform to meet the demand for the most specified dimension in the North American market, as well as deliver the premium cooking experience and design aesthetics of the companys complete line of kitchen solutions. The new line of 30-inch ranges will be widely available in North America in November 2013.

The 30-inch range is the most specified cooking dimension in North America, says Scott Davies, marketing manager for Fisher & Paykel. Because of our ongoing commitment to this market, we introduced our new 30-inch range platform to meet this demand while delivering a premium cooking experience that further enhances our kitchen solutions.

According to Davies, the new product lineup of 30-inch ranges from Fisher & Paykel offers four different models ranging from gas-on-gas to induction, includes the consistent fit and finish of the companys complete line of kitchen solutions and provides a premium offering for high-end remodels and new homes.

"With large ovens and choice of gas, ceramic, or induction cooktops these ranges are finessed with clean lines in glass and stainless steel that will complement any modern kitchen," says Davies.

Fisher & Paykels 30-inch range offering comes in four different models:

Fisher & Paykels 30-inch ranges feature fast heat-up times, immediate response and precision cooking with the following cooking zones:

At 3.6 cubic-foot capacity, Fisher & Paykels 30-inch ranges include full-functionality ovens consisting of convection bake (N/A gas oven), bake, fan bake, broil, convection broil (N/A gas oven), self clean (N/A gas oven), warm (N/A gas oven), defrost (N/A gas oven) and light. On all models, the bottom drawer is a warming drawer, except on the gas oven where it serves as a storage drawer.

Fisher & Paykels new lineup of 30-inch ranges includes premium fit and finish of black glass and stainless steel that is consistent with the brands complete line of premium kitchen solutions.

About Fisher & Paykel Since 1934, the Fisher & Paykel design heritage has been founded on a pioneering spirit and culture of curiosity that challenges conventional appliance design to consistently deliver products tailored for human needs. Incorporating outstanding performance and user-focused innovation, Fisher & Paykel and DCS by Fisher & Paykel appliance brands inspire people through indoor/outdoor kitchen and laundry products designed with real life in mind. Our brands incorporate innovative technologies driven from a passion to produce the most technically advanced, efficient and contemporary styled appliances. As pioneers of the worlds first drawer dishwasher DishDrawer Fisher & Paykel continues to pave the way for appliance innovation. Since the 1980s, DCS has defined cooking appliance innovation for the commercial food industry and designs commercial quality appliances for the home. Fisher & Paykel Appliances is a global company operating in 50 countries, manufacturing in the United States, Mexico, Italy, Thailand and New Zealand, employing over 3,300 people with revenue of more than $1 billion annually. For more information, please visit: http://www.fisherpaykel.com.

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Cary, NC (PRWEB) October 23, 2013

Do you have a new innovation for the building products industry? Ply Gem, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products, announces an initiative to give the best and brightest innovators, inventors, engineers and designers a chance to turn their innovations into reality with Ply Gem Build Forward. Applications are now open on http://www.build-forward.com. Ply Gem is specifically seeking ideas for new materials, installation technologies and/or manufacturing processes to improve existing products or develop new ones.

To kick off the program, eligible applicants who submit their idea by December 15, 2013 may be invited to pitch their innovation on stage in front of a panel of judges in Ply Gems booth at the 2014 International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Beyond IBS, the Ply Gem Build Forward program will offer ongoing opportunities for idea development. Business relationships resulting from a successful application may include a license, a supply agreement, a joint development agreement or other collaborative ventures.

One of the pillars of Ply Gems success is innovation, consistently developing new products, materials and processes that move the industry forward, said Lee Clark-Sellers, innovation officer, Ply Gem. Through the Build Forward program, we want to collaborate with others to push the envelope and ultimately help us improve home building and remodeling.

How it works:

All submissions will be reviewed by Ply Gem and applicants will be contacted individually.

For more information on Build Forward, including FAQs and a video explaining the program, please visit http://www.build-forward.com. For more information on Ply Gem, please visit http://www.plygem.com.

About Ply Gem

Ply Gem (NYSE: PGEM), headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of windows and patio doors, vinyl and aluminum siding and accessories, designer accents, cellular PVC trim and mouldings, vinyl fencing and railing, stone veneer and gutterware, used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Canada. Ply Gem siding group brands include Mastic Home Exteriors, Variform, NAPCO, Mitten, Cellwood, Georgia-Pacific Vinyl Siding and Accessories, Durabuilt, Ply Gem Stone, Ply Gem Trim and Mouldings, Ply Gem Fence and Railing, Ply Gem Accents and Shutters, Leaf Relief, Gutter Warrior and Monticello Columns. Ply Gem windows and patio door brands include Ply Gem Windows, Mastic Replacement Windows, Ply Gem Canada and Great Lakes Window. The companys brands are sold through short-line and two-step distributors, pro dealers, home improvement dealers and big box retailers. Additionally, Ply Gem distributes a wide-variety of exterior building products including replica-stone, fencing, railing, windows and doors and architectural accents via export globally. Ply Gem employs more than 6,000 associates across North America. Visit http://www.plygem.com for more information.

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