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In the world of construction timelines, the best laid plans can be brought to a screeching halt by unforeseen problems. Such was the case this week.

I had written and submitted this column beginning as follows: My last column was entitled Closed, but not idle. This one can be entitled Pushing to re-open amongst a beehive of construction activity.

As I write this, tarps cover the visitor favorites for photos the musk ox and polar bear as workmen climb towering scaffolding and ride around on scissorlifts cutting holes in the ceiling of the Zimmerman Court to replace heating and cooling units and resurface the walls.

The museum exhibition galleries are being repainted and new flooring is about to be installed, as it will be in the museum court.

The museum store has been carpeted and display units are being installed while our store manager, Terry Tarnow, admires the new behind-the-scenes spaces she will have for office and inventory storage. The public may not see these areas, but to Terry, this is one of the most important changes to take place in this whole construction effort.

Currently there is a wall at the entrance to the Discovery Gallery area that has been built to section off the existing museum from what will be the newly expanded Inuit Gallery beyond. The other day that wall came down for most of the day and was rebuilt in the latter part of the day. But for a few hours we had a glimpse of the impact the new expansion will have on the visitor experience when coming to the new Dennos.

When I first saw the wall gone and the grand space beyond it was a startling experience. The way the space opens up with a much larger wall of glass looking south out to the Meadmore sculpture is amazing. It will be some time yet before this wall is gone to enable the public to have the same experience my staff and I had that day, but when they do, I believe they will find it breathtaking.

All of this intense activity is of course happening for a very good reason. We want to get the current Dennos open again and our galleries back in operation for the community and the many visitors coming to the region this summer.

Then, as I noted at the beginning of this column, the unforeseen happened and with it the ending of my original column had to change.

An examination of the gallery flooring that had been delivered and was beginning to be installed revealed that it didn't match the product sample provided for decision-making. We are now faced with a dilemma continue to install a product that does not meet the desired look or delay and get a product that does.

I have been told that it is not uncommon to have this variation between samples and delivered product. But unless you correct the problem now, you will have to live with unsatisfactory results for decades to come.

So now we wait for the solution. Our hopes of getting our galleries installed and opened with new exhibitions by the end of the month is facing a delay.

As of this writing, we do not know how long that will be.

As always you can follow the progress on our website dennosmuseum.org or on Facebook.

Gene Jenneman is the executive director of the Dennos Museum Center. He can be reached at ejenneman@nmc.edu.

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The refrigerator is in the dining room, and theres no tile on the floor, but we held onto our sink for as long as possible during our kitchen remodel.(Photo: Suzy Fleming Leonard/FLORIDA TODAY)Buy Photo

At this very moment, pots, pans, dishes and silverware litter the floor of my home office.

The refrigerator is in the dining room.

The kitchen floor is a mottled mess of dusty cement.

And to think; all this chaos is self-inflicted.

The Great Kitchen Remodel of 2017 seemed like a good idea when we were still in the talking stages, crunching numbers, getting estimates, drawing up plans.

Wed been saving for 10 years, and it was time. Our builder-grade cabinets were clean and sturdy, but so dated, even a certain charity that accepts donations of such things took one look and said a polite, but firm, no thanks.

The blue laminate countertops were scratched and marred and, well, they were blue.

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The floor was white. It looked nice when the tile was clean. But between the dog, the husband, the dad and the fact that I actually cook in our kitchen, it was clean for about five minutes twice a month.

So we took the plunge, putting down the deposit and placing an order for new shaker-style cabinets and granite counter tops.

While we were at it, it made sense to take down the partial wall dividing the kitchen and the dining room, open the whole thing up, give the illusion of space.

As our project reaches the halfway point, I thought Id share a few lessons learned for anyone else considering a similar undertaking.

The decisions are endless. Just for the sink: undermount or overmount? Finish? Size? One bowl or two? Two equal bowls or one bigger? Which side for the bigger one? We havent even gotten to the faucet selection.

When removing a wall, make sure its not load-bearing. After demolition has begun is a bad time to discover that one section of said wall is the only thing keeping the roof from caving in. What started as a wide, open peninsula of countertop now has an 18-inch plank growing out of it. Weve decided to call it an architectural feature instead of an oopsie. And on the positive side, we now have a place for the light switch and an outlet, not to mention my collection of clever signs that say things like Bless your heart.

Everyone has an opinion. The contractor, friends, the guy at the tile store, random strangers browsing the paint aisle. When youre in the midst of a project thats not your forte, those opinions can become overwhelming. Sometimes you have to step back, breathe and go with your first instincts.

It feels good to support small, local businesses, but do some research first. After two missed delivery dates and five promises of hell call you back today (he didnt), the husband finally went to pick up our paid-in-advance tile himself, only to find the store closed for Memorial Day weekend. I avoided the temptation to start a #freesuzystile campaign.

Oh, if wed known you needed it Monday, we would have made arrangements, the lady said when she finally called back Tuesday. Ahem, if youd called back Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, wed have told you that.

The tile arrived just before 7 p.m. Tuesday. Next time well read the online reviews before ordering.

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The husband may say, Its youre kitchen. Whatever you want. He doesnt mean it. Make sure hes OK with your decorating decisions. Theres a fine line between the kitchen of your dreams and the kitchen of your divorce.

Hang onto the sink for as long as possible. When the contractor wants to remove all the cabinets and the sink four weeks before the new ones go in, and six weeks before the counter tops and therefore the new sink will go in, theres no shame in begging, cajoling and even whimpering a little to get him to leave it alone for a couple of weeks longer.

Everyone tells me this will be great when its over, and I dont doubt it most of the time. Plus, I know this is a minor inconvenience compared to what my friends in New Orleans went through after Katrina. They lived in a FEMA trailer in their driveway for more than a year while their kitchen and the rest of her house was rebuilt.

On Friday, wed put it off as long as possible. They took everything, plus the kitchen sink, basically turning our home into a big hotel room. The coffee pot is plugged in by the TV and washed in the bathroom.

At least the pizza place around the corner provides excellent room service.

Email Leonard at sleonard@floridatoday. com. Follow her on Facebook at /SuzyFlemingLeonard and on Instagram @SuzyLeonard.

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A two-story, 16,000-square-foot office building will be added to Wilton Park. ( J. Elias ONeal)

A local real estate firm is preparing to finish off one of its earliest office park developments and its doing it on spec.

The Wilton Cos. soon will begin construction on Wilton Park III, a 16,000-square-foot office building on a 1-acre parcel at 5003 and 5101 Dickens Road.

Its the third and final phase of the companys Wilton Park office complex near the intersection of Staples Mill and Dickens roads.

This is something that has taken us years to plan, CEORichard Johnson said. Were starting to see some movement in the office market that is encouraging.

Plans call for a two-story building with 8,000 square feet of speculative space on each floor.

It squares up nicely, vice presidentHunt Gunter said. The smaller building will allow for future tenants to be more custom in their buildout.

Two homes on the property will be razed. (J. Elias ONeal)

Two homes on the property will be razed, Johnson said. Wilton paid $230,000 for the residence and land at 5003 Dickens Road in 2006, and $250,000 for the 5101 Dickens Road property in 2014, according to county records.

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors in November 2015 approvedWilton to rezone the parcel from residential to commercial. The countys planning staff approved its plan for development on May 25, allowing the firm to move forward with construction.

Richmond-based Hourigan Construction has been tapped as the projects general contractor, while Freeman Morgan Architects designed the building. Ashland-based Wilmark Engineering is the engineer.

Crews hope to deliver the office building by year-end, Johnson said, weather permitting.

Wilton first bought into what would become Wilton Park in 2004, after Capital One vacated the original 35,000-square-foot building at 4901 Dickens Road, which was constructed in the 1970s.

It was originally built for First & Merchants National Bank as a credit card processing facility, Johnson said. Eventually, the company would merge with a number of banks that would later become Bank of America.

In 2006, hesaid, Wilton launched phase two of the office park, where it constructed a two-story, 35,000-square-foot office building at 4905 Dickens Road.

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Participating members from the SIUE Constructors Club included construction management majors (L-R) Will Zerr, a senior from St. Peters, Mo., Aaron Borrowman, a junior from Rockport, Cody Kruse, a senior from Highland, and Jordan Grant, a senior from Peoria.

Jordan Grant, vice president of the SIUE Constructors Club, puts his skills to use during the East Side Heart and Home Family Centers Blitz Build.

EDWARDSVILLE Members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Constructors Club are eager to put their construction training to meaningful use, spending multiple weekends volunteering for projects around the area.

In addition to continued support with Habitat for Humanity projects, four members of the club participated in the East Side Heart and Home Family Centers Blitz Build on Saturday, May 13 in East St. Louis. They volunteered to assist with the construction of a four bedroom, approximately 1,200 sq. ft. house.

Participating members included construction management majors Aaron Borrowman, a junior from Rockport, Jordan Grant, a senior from Peoria, Cody Kruse, a senior from Highland, and Will Zerr, a senior from St. Peters, Mo.

We were looking for an opportunity to help out families in need and make a difference in the community, said Constructors Club President Cody Kruse. We helped with standing and fastening interior and exterior prefabricated wall panels, which were then plumbed to ensure they were level. Jordan Grant, vice president of the SIUE Constructors Club, puts his skills to use during the East Side Heart and Home Family Centers Blitz Build. A second top plate was run over the walls. Tyvek Vapor barrier was wrapped around the houses exterior. Exterior doors and windows were installed and flashed. Roof trusses were hoisted by a crane and placed on the structure according to the framing plan. Once framed, the roof was prepared for shingle installation. Additionally, a portion of the house had siding installed by the end of the day.

Club members learned of the opportunity to assist through the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, as well as Korte and Luitjohan Contractors.

Participating members from the SIUE Constructors Club included construction management majors (L-R) Will Zerr, a senior from St. Peters, Mo., Aaron Borrowman, a junior from Rockport, Cody Kruse, a senior from Highland, and Jordan Grant, a senior from Peoria.

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Jordan Grant, vice president of the SIUE Constructors Club, puts his skills to use during the East Side Heart and Home Family Centers Blitz Build.

http://thetelegraph.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Constructors-Club-Work.jpgJordan Grant, vice president of the SIUE Constructors Club, puts his skills to use during the East Side Heart and Home Family Centers Blitz Build.

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Everyone reaches a point in their career where they get really good at a particular skill and they face a crossroads. Do I further hone this skill or do I continue to add new skills? Unfortunately, there isnt a correct answer. It depends on a variety of other factors.

If you want to understand the progression of the business world and professional service industries, in particular you have to get familiar with specialization.

By definition, work specialization is the act of splitting up processes of work into individual responsibilities that are each handled by the most qualified individuals available. Specialization often occurs within businesses and organizations, but individuals also benefit from concentrating on specific skills.

Over the past few years, weve seen an increased emphasis on specialization within the entrepreneurial/freelance community and the reverberations of this shift are clearly seen on multiple levels.

Ongoing specialization has been adecisivefactor for the current state of our society, explains Consultants 500, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized services. The effects of specialization is such a broad concept that it touches upon almost everything in our daily life. And our natural urge for specialization is also one of the main reasons why professional services exist. Society and businesses cannot know everything and therefore need specialists with practical experience to help and guide us.

While specialization clearly plays a valuable role in the business world, the dilemma of whether or not to pursue it as the focus of your own career can be intense. It sounds great on the surface, but what are the costs and benefits when you analyze career specialization at the roots?

While its not for everyone, theres a lot of value that can be extracted from focusing on a specific skill or role. Lets begin this analysis by taking a look at some of the benefits specialization affords so that you can get a better idea of the why behind such a career move.

Theres something about having specific responsibilities that allow you to get really focused on a defined skillset. This is perhaps the biggest benefit of specialization. When youre able to stop wasting your time on low-returning tasks and instead drill down to what really matters, suddenly you become a more valuable commodity.

Consider a fictional scenario for a moment. Lets say your house is getting old and needs some substantial work done. Namely, you need some of the siding repaired and a new roof installed. The first thing you do is call a local handyman who you know is pretty good with installing siding. And when he arrives at your house and you mention that youre also replacing your roof, he suddenly perks up and tells you that he can do the siding repair and the roof replacement for one convenient price.

The handyman leaves and the specialized roof installation company that you had previously called out for an estimate arrives. They want to charge you substantially more for the job. Despite this, most people would be more comfortable paying the premium for the specialized service. Why? Because specialized companies/professionals are deemed to be more skilled at what they do. In other words, a defined skillset is a bonus.

Specialization comes with a greater sense of trust in the eyes of employers. If youre looking for a job and are able to say that you specialize in X, Y, or Z, thats better than saying you have some basic experience doing X, Y, and Z. An employer is going to have more trust that you know what youre doing if youve exhibited a history of focusing your efforts on a singular skill or objective.

From your perspective, youll find that specialization generally leads to higher job satisfaction. The reason for this is rooted in any number of factors. For a lot of people, its a result of doing something that you love. Thats because professionals generally focus on a skill that they enjoy. Other people are happier because they get immense satisfaction and pleasure from doing something that theyre good at. It makes them feel like they have something of value to offer their employer/customers/etc.

Job specialization isnt for everyone, though. Some people arent cut out for it and perform much better when theyre able to utilize a variety of skills and take on a diverse set of responsibilities. Keeping that in mind, lets review some of the major cons of specialization in todays job market.

The majority of American workers arent finding fulfillment in their jobs. In fact, a Gallup poll shows that 50.8 percent of people are not engaged at work, while another 17.2 percent are actively disengaged. Less than one-third of people report being fully engaged. There are plenty of reasons for this, but boredom plays a big role.

Unfortunately, specialization is often a major cause for boredom. If you end up becoming too focused on one thing, you dont get enough diversity in your life and burn out fairly quickly. This doesnt always happen, but its always a risk especially for those who like change.

The world changes and certain skills and occupations come and go in terms of utility and value. When youre a generalist, this doesnt really matter. You slowly evolve along with the marketplace. But when youre a specialist, you can get left behind. Obsolescence is a very real threat.

Consider, for example, someone who specializes in Google AdWords strategy and optimization. What would happen if suddenly Google went under or decided to eliminate AdWords and focus on an entirely different form of advertising? Suddenly that person would be out of a job. Thats the risk of tying yourself to one specific skill.

You also have to consider the fact that not every customer/client/employer is looking for specialization. When cost is a factor, its usually makes more sense for them to hire someone who can offer a variety of services. So while you may view it as a focused skillset, others could see it as a limited skillset. Keep this in mind as you decide where you want your career to go.

There will always be an opportunity for skilled professionals to specialize their services. The key to specialization is to make sure youre balancing your approach. You can specialize yourself right out of a job if you arent careful.

But done the right way, specialization can lead to a bright career in todays job market.

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JAMESTOWN, NY-- Ten million dollars from Albany will help revitalize downtown Jamestown.

State leaders were in town on Tuesday to announce ten projects that will get a share of the money, that Jamestown won in a state-wide competition.

That includes a redevelopment of the Key-Bank building, turning the city's Renaissance Center into the Jamestown Brewing Company and making the city more pedestrian-friendly.

"Once you focus on making it a walkable community, and you have bump-outs at the intersections to shorten the distance where a pedestrian or bicyclist is exposed to traffic, it gives you a greater senese of security," said NYS Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul.

Here is the list of projects according to the Governor's office:

Redevelop the Key Bank Building-Transform a mostly abandoned bank building in the center of downtown Jamestown into a mixed-use downtown anchor which will increase residential opportunities, bring new commercial activity, and create jobs in the downtown. The renovations will provide 10,000 feet of office space, 8 market-rate apartments, a restaurant space, 4-6 pop-up retail spaces, a wine tasting room, and an escape the room-type attraction.

Bring a Full Service Hotel to Downtown Jamestown Convert the former Ramada hotel site into a Hilton DoubleTree, returning a full-service hotel to Downtown Jamestown. There is currently only one hotel in Jamestown, and it is a limited-services facility. This project will address a financing gap and allow the development to move forward with the full renovation of the vacant hotel to provide a new, higher-end lodging option for visitors to the Comedy Center and other downtown attractions. The new hotel will include 144 rooms, a 4,000 square foot banquet space, two restaurants and a bar, which will enhance the street-level experience in the area.

Improve the Riverwalk Experience Enhance public space along the Chadakoin Riverfront and improve public access to transform it the riverfront into a destination that appeals to a variety of user groups and increases visitation both to the riverfront and to downtown. The project will install state-of-the-art LED lights to improve visual aesthetics and activate interest in the waterfront as an evening destination, support construction of kayak and canoe launches, and install a catchment system to collect contain debris flushed downstream from the Warner Dam before it reaches the downtown riverfront.

Redevelop the Jamestown Renaissance Center into the Home of Jamestown Brewing Company Complete interior and exterior renovation of a large, vacant space in downtown Jamestown to transform it into a new restaurant and craft brewery that will increase the dining options downtown, provide banquet space for special events, and create a new draw for visitors from the region. Upgrades to the building will include faade improvements and exterior decks that will have a positive influence on pedestrian activity and vibrancy in the immediate area.

Rehabilitate the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Transform the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts into a modern arts facility that can continue to develop into one of the premier cultural institutions in the region. The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts encompasses seven connected buildings in downtown Jamestown. This project will implement key parts of a master plan to consolidate and improve the facilities, creating a more attractive and functional cultural downtown anchor. Improvements will include renovation of street-level retail space, upgrades to the theater lobby including addition of a cafe, installation of a multi-media studio, renovated offices and apartments, and space, and other safety and functional upgrades.

Install Necessary Rail Infrastructure to Support the Advancement of a Regional Excursion Train Connecting to Buffalo and Niagara Falls Undertake key improvements necessary to bring the regional excursion train that will connect Buffalo to Niagara Falls into downtown Jamestown and allow passengers to disembark at the National Comedy Center. The project includes installing passing rail siding, providing a walkway from the disembarkment area to the Jamestown multimodal center, and providing necessary utility connections at the Jamestown station that is part of a regional excursion train initiative.

Improve Streetscape and Pedestrian Environment Make targeted investment in three locations downtown to enhance the pedestrian experience in downtown and encourage pedestrian activity. Investments will include street trees, planting beds, and accent paving in the furniture zone to enhance the aesthetics of the streetscape. Pedestrian amenities such as benches, bike racks, and trash cans will be distributed throughout the streetscape, with the majority located adjacent to the primary attractions to support connections between destinations.

Coordinate and Supplement Local Efforts to Provide All-Season Programming to Attract People Downtown--Fund and execute all-season programming to attract a range of audiences to the Downtown and Riverwalk through a fund that will coordinate and supplement efforts. All-season programming will attract a range of audiences to the downtown and Riverwalk throughout the year, and will encourage an influx of patrons to downtown businesses especially in shoulder seasons. Increased financial resources will improve coordination and supplement efforts currently undertaken by individual cultural attractions and local foundations.

Improve the Visitor Experience to the Robert H. Jackson Center Undertake needed upgrades to improve the visitor experience to the Jackson Center and enable the center to grow as a local cultural and historic anchor institution. Upgrades to the historic 858 Italianate mansion that houses the center will include stabilizing and improving the structure, modernizing infrastructure, and creating more useable space that enhances the Centers collection and is conducive to program expansion opportunities. The upgrades will improve the facilitys visitor experience and enable more productive partnerships with local, regional, national, and international groups.

Implement Critical Upgrades to the Lucille Ball Little Theater Make needed upgrades to the historic Lucille Ball Little Theater to allow it to provide space for year-round events, attract high-quality performances, and draw visitors to the downtown. Installation of new air conditioning and fly systems and upgrades to the buildings faade, and the addition of outside display cases will contribute to the theater's ability to draw an audience, expand programming, and provided needed overflow event space for the National Comedy Center during peak visitor seasons.

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V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding of Meriden, CT, has received GAFs 2017 Presidents Club Award. A GAF Master Elite(R) contractor since 2003, it has become synonymous with roofing, siding, and home-remodeling services in central Connecticut.

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V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding, Inc., of Meriden, Connecticut, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF Presidents Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding as one of the elite of the elite residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North Americas largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite(R) Contractors can compete for its residential Presidents Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the Reliability pathway, where the contractor has a long history of offering their customers the best quality and protection; and the Service pathway, where contractors consistently offer their customers the best protection available in the marketplace.

V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding has been a GAF Master Elite(R) Contractor since 2003; the company received the Presidents Club Award due to its excellent performance in 2016. To become a Master Elite(R) Contractora status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide are able to achievea candidate must demonstrate proper licensing, maintain insurance (in states that require it), have a proven reputation, and show commitment to ongoing professional training.

Owned and operated by the same gentleman for more than 50 years, V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding is a company that customers hire for its longevity in the industry and its excellent reputation. If customers live in Connecticut, theyve probably heard of our company, says president Vincent Nanfito. Weve been here since 1965, and weve always prided ourselves on using the finest quality materials for every project we build.

Providing residential and commercial remodeling and roofing services throughout Connecticut, the companys wide range of services meets the needs of every customer. In addition to roof repair and replacement, V. Nanfito Roofing offers services in window replacement, vinyl siding, gutter installation and repair, and a full spectrum of remodeling services that includes kitchens and bathrooms, basement refinishing, addition, enlargements, and expansions. Other available services include interior and exterior trim, custom decks, dormers, chimney repair, shutters, railings, and awnings.

Maintaining affiliations with local, state, and national trade organizations, including the National Remodelers Association, the Remodeling Contractors Association, and the National Association of Home Builders, the company stays involved in the industry. V. Nanfito Roofing also has ties to local communities, holding memberships in the chambers of commerce of Wallingford, Southington, and the Greater Meriden and Quinnipiac regions. An EPA-certified lead-safe firm, the company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

The companys community ties are displayed in its commitment to the No Roof Left Behind program. In 2015, we gave away a free roof to a deserving family, explains Nanfito. In 2016, we doubled our contribution and gave away two roofs, because this program has filled our hearts with such joy. Helping the community is a personal responsibility that we constantly take on, giving above and beyond to help local families and charities flourish. Our company doesnt focus just on sales; we care about our community and about working with our customers.

Growth is the keyword going forward. Wed love to surpass our current amount of customers, concludes Nanfito, and continue to have a successful No Left Roof Behind giveaway. Although were growing exponentially and adding expert staff, we still maintain the personalized service, face-to-face consultations, and quality workmanship that put us on the map decades ago. So well continue to growbut also continue to provide great quality and service at a reasonable cost. V. Nanfito Roofing provides customers with the services and care that they need!

About V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding, Inc.

Founded in 1965,V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding has become synonymous with roofing, siding, and home remodeling in central Connecticut. The company provides a full spectrum of home and commercial general-contracting services, from basements to roofs and everything in between. V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding uses the finest materials from quality manufacturers and employs expert staff who are licensed and trained in multiple disciplines.

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About GAF:

Founded in 1886, GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The Company is an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries.

GAF products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing systems for residential and commercial properties, which are supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. Its success is driven by its commitment to Advanced Quality, Industry Expertise, and Solutions Made Simple. GAF was the first roofing manufacturer to offer a Lifetime limited warranty on all of its laminated shingles, which then evolved with the introduction of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System by extending the Lifetime coverage beyond just the roofing shingles.

With a focus on social responsibility, GAF developed Advanced Protection(R) Shingle Technology, providing excellent durability and wind resistance while reducing the use of natural resources. The Company has also developed single-ply and asphaltic roofing membranes with excellent durability and high reflectivity to meet the most rigorous industry standards while helping commercial property owners and designers reduce energy consumption.

GAF also supports the roofing industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence(TM), which has provided education to over 230,000 professionals. CAREs mission is to help professional contractors and distributors build their businesses through sales and management education, and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel.

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Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 7,500 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard maintains a team-oriented culture of meritocracy and operational excellence, and a passionate focus on investing in its people.

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ROSELLE, ILLINOIS (PRWEB) June 01, 2017

When BathWraps first opened its doors for business 20 years ago, it set out on a mission to transform peoples homes. It started with the realization that consumers were constantly searching for simple solutions to replace outdated or damaged bathroom wetspace. Recognizing that demand for its one-day transformation services was only continuing to climb, even during the housing market crash when many companies suffered, BathWrapsoriginally Liners Directhas since leveraged its position as a recession-proof expert acrylic manufacturer to cater to customers needs. Now, with its two decades of professional experience and innovation, paired with an exciting new partnership with Jacuzzi, BathWraps is perfectly poised for its strongest year yet.

After going by BathWraps by Liners Direct for the last five years, the brand decided to drop its original Liners Direct name completely to make room for a massive rebrand focused on manufacturing and installing custom showers and bathtubs. To better direct its rebranding, BathWraps did extensive research with its dealer and customer networkincluding those who opted not to buy their products. Using that feedback as fuel, the brand redesigned its image and boosted its digital footprint between July of 2016 and January of 2017.

Updating our branding and finding new ways to acquire new partnerships with dealers nationwide has been a natural next step for our brand. Because our internal business had already evolved to stay ahead of the latest industry trends, we wanted to accurately represent ourselves externally to both our customers and our dealers, said Dave Azer, director of marketing for BathWraps. To say that this reimaging has been a success would be an understatement. Theres been a significant spike in activity in the first quarter of 2017 alone, and were eager to leverage our new brand positioning to further our development efforts in the months and years ahead.

Moving into the second quarter of 2017 and beyond, BathWraps is focused on expanding its network of local dealers. Right now, the brand works with more than 120 independent business owners who typically operate within other segments of the one-day installation home improvement industry, including window, siding and sunroom companies and contractors. And theres no upfront cost or agreement required for dealersBathWraps instead provides them with the opportunity to add this service to their existing businesses as another revenue stream that fits seamlessly within their current business model.

Teaming up with BathWraps gives dealers the ability to become an exclusive supplier of its products in a specific territory, allowing them to offer their customers 100 percent virgin durable acrylic thats available in a wide range of colors, with the option to add accessories to complete a bathrooms transformation. That commitment to quality then extends to the brands lifetime guarantee that covers the product for the life of a clients house.

By partnering with BathWraps, these dealers also gain access to a support team that guides them through the brands products and services. The brand boasts the best dealer support system in the industry, and gives its partners access to an in-home sales app designed to determine the best product for every individual client. Every installer is also factory-certified and kept up to date on the latest trends through ongoing training and marketing support, with BathWraps oftentimes accompanying its dealers on their first installation to ensure that it goes well.

BathWraps is currently engaged in successful relationships with major dealers and contractors across the country, yet there is still a high demand for BathWraps products in communities across the U.S. Now, the brand is looking to build on its strong foundation by expanding even further into key states in 2017 including New York, Mississippi, Alabama, Nebraska, North Dakota and Washington.

We pride ourselves on partnering exclusively with outstanding quality dealers, and were looking forward to expanding our reach in the months ahead with contractors who pride themselves on the same quality of work as BathWraps provides, said Eileen King, senior marketing manager of BathWraps. The BathWraps brand now features additional products too, and were excited to show more dealers how we can help them expand their businesses and boost their bottom lines.

One of those new products comes from BathWraps new partnership with Jacuzzi, enabling the brand to distribute walk-in bathtubs made by the original inventor of the popular hydromassage bathtub. The strategic partnership stands out to prospective dealers and home improvement-centric business owners who are looking for new ways to diversify their portfolios and tap into an additional revenue stream.

Theres no doubt that this is an incredibly exciting time to be a part of the BathWraps brand. From our new partnership with the nationally recognized Jacuzzi brand to our ongoing efforts to grow in new communities, weve once again found ourselves on the cutting edge of the custom bath and shower manufacturing industries, said Jeff Conner, owner of BathWraps. Were looking forward to working with more dealers to bring the best possible products and services to customers and business owners across the country. Our number one priority remains helping customers transform their homes, and were confident that these new initiatives will allow us to do this on a larger scale.

About BathWraps: Backed by 20 years of experience transforming peoples homes, BathWraps is a leading force in the bathtub and shower manufacturing industries. Originally founded as Liners Direct in 1997, the brand creates and installs custom fixtures that are long lasting, easy to maintain, safe to use and simple to install. Its commitment to quality and innovation in the segment stand out among consumers and dealers alike, fueling BathWraps ongoing expansion initiatives. With a network of 120-plus dealers currently operating across the country, the brand plans to continue growing in key communities across the country throughout 2017. For more information on BathWraps services and to inquire about becoming a dealer, please visit https://www.bathwraps.com/.

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New Bern aldermen approved a second request to change the city Land Use Ordinance on Tuesday evening to allow a local car dealership to use material that was not allowed in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/U.S. 17 corridor.

The Board of Aldermen met in special session at City Hall and held a public hearing to consider allowing corrugated deep-ribbed panels and removing a prohibition on metallic finishes allowed on buildings along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/U.S. 17 corridor. The vote was unanimous.

Only one citizen asked a question about the type of material that will now be allowed in the corridor.

In February, the Board of Adjustment denied Cella Fords request for a variance to upgrade its dealership building from a stone-type finish to ACM, an aluminum composite material, which also was not allowed in the corridor.

Jeff Ruggieri, director of Development Services, said in April the Board of Aldermen agreed to support Cella Fords request and on April 4, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved adding ACM to the list of permitted sheathing materials along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./U.S. 17 corridor.

When the request came back before aldermen May 9 for final approval, the city ordinance was amended to allow ACM in the MLK/U.S. 17 corridor.

Also at the boards May 9 meeting Cella Ford requested an amendment to add corrugated deep-ribbed material, which, like ACM, was not allowed in the MLK/U.S. 17 corridor, to the city ordinance.

The New Bern Planning & Zoning Board was asked to hold a special meeting May 16 to consider Cella Fords new request. That board opposed recommending to the Board of Aldermen the change to the city ordinance by vote of 6-3, Ruggieri said.

Raymond Layton, chairman of the planning board, said during his boards meeting he was concerned with the request.

What I dont want to do is open up the door for pre-engineered metal buildings along Highway 17/ MLK Boulevard corridor because I think that is what we are trying to prevent, he said.

Some of the other comments made by planning board members May 16 were that it was a knee-jerk reaction to one proposal, was in opposition of what the Land Use Ordinance tried to protect, and was a recipe for one building and could not be done for every building, Ruggieri said.

Ruggieri told the Board of Alderman if the ordinance was changed to allow the cheaper deep-ribbed corrugated material it could lower property values significantly. An acre of land along the MLK corridor is valued at $743,000. A building on the property with deep-ribbed corrugated metal could drop the the value to $322,879, he said.

Alderman Jeffrey Odham thanked Stephen Cella for his patience while trying to upgrade the 40-year-old Cella Ford building.

He said he respected Ford and did not think the company would come up with a design that was cheap. He also there may be some truth in the planning boards characterization of it as a knee-jerk response, but unfortunately it was an issue the Board of Aldermen had to deal with.

Odham said he did not think Cella Ford would devalue his property with the proposed upgrade nor his neighbors property.

According to a study Development Services did for the board, the pros of the corrugated metal include its less expensive than brick, concrete or fiber cement; its comparable in cost to vinyl siding and with lower installation costs, its resistant to fire, weather, rot and insects; has minimal maintenance costs, is recyclable; and does not absorb moisture.

However, corrugated metal as a building material also can decrease property values in a commercial corridor, which leads to decreased ad valorem taxes, the study shows.

The current property value of land along MLK from Glenburnie Road to the U.S.70 overpass is $114 million. If the property was redeveloped with traditional stone or brick commercial buildings, it would have a value of $131 million. If it was redeveloped with corrugated buildings, the property value would fall to $59 million, the study shows.

The amended ordinance now specifically allows deep-ribbed aluminum panels with exposed fasteners. The exterior finish of the panels has to be laminated or baked-on enamel paint prepared to the wall to manufacturer's standards. And the panels shall not exceed 35 percent of the primary building facade, excluding windows and doors.

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