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Vernon, British Columbia (PRWEB) April 08, 2015

Discerning Kelowna homeowners are constantly looking for the latest and greatest ways to make their kitchens stand out from the Okanagan crowd. When it comes to the top remodeling trends in 2015, the experts at Geniers Appliances in Vernon say the name of the game is personalization and customization.

Weve noticed a lot of homeowners looking for one-of-kind kitchen features, says Brad Kirkham, owner of Geniers. Sometimes its as simple as a splash of colour on an appliance, sometimes its an elaborate custom vent hood. Big or small, homeowners are looking for ways to put a personal stamp on their kitchens.

The use of colour to liven up a kitchen is nothing new, but with more and more appliance manufacturers catering to Kelowna homeowners style choices, the options for customization have never been greater. For example, the Dual Fuel Ranges by Viking are available in an assortment of eye-catching colours like apple red, burgundy, and cobalt blue.

Paired with some matching, bold highlights elsewhere in the kitchenperhaps a row of cabinets or a kitchen islandit can really add some pizazz, says Kirkham.

And when it comes to finding a focal point in modern kitchens, many Kelowna appliances and renovation teams are turning to custom vent hoods. Once considered nothing more than a necessity to rid kitchens of smoke and exhaust fumes, vent hoods are quickly becoming centerpieces.

The craftsmanship that goes into some of these custom hoods is exquisite, says Kirkham. Theyre more like works of art than appliances.

From the ultra-contemporary style of Italian company Falmec to the rustic-looking brass and copper overlays in Vent-A-Hoods product line, there is something for every taste.

Just off the main kitchen area, walk-in pantries are gaining serious traction when it comes to Okanagan kitchen renovations. Much like their walk-in closet counterparts, they have been recognized for luxury living. From a practical standpoint, walk-in pantries offer Kelowna homeowners another place to stow their non-perishables and other sundry items.

One way to make a real statement with a walk-in pantry is to include a luxury appliance such as a sleek wine cooler by Canadian-owned Cavavin, says Kirkham. Why not sip on a glass of rich, smooth Shiraz while showing off the latest addition to the family home?

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Grafton-based orthodontic practice Butterfoss and Barton and a Hayes dental practice both plan to expand in a new office building under construction along Route 17 in Gloucester.

Hayes Family Dentistry with Dr. Diann Gordon will move about a half mile away into half of the 5,000-square-foot office facility near the Farm Fresh-anchored shopping center. The other half will be occupied by Butterfoss and Barton, said Hayes Family Dentistry owner Dr. Robert George. Construction should be completed by late summer.

"We'll have great visibility and a good location," said Dr. Thomas W. Butterfoss, who partners with daughter Dr. Jennifer Barton.

The project represents more than a $1.2 million investment, excluding new equipment, George said. Both offices will employ about five people each. The property is owned by 3224 GW LLC, which is owned 25 percent by Butterfoss, 25 percent by Barton and half by George.

George, who owns and works with Yorkshire Family Dentistry in York County, acquired Hayes Family Dentistry in 2008 and realized the practice needed more space and an upgraded facility. Five years ago, George through Georgetown LLC bought less than an acre of commercial land at 3224 George Washington Memorial Highway for $300,000 with that goal in mind.

"I really think it's nice to have a facility that reflects the quality of care you provide," George said.

George, who also serves on the York County School Board, said the new office provides room for him to work in Hayes, as Gordon has been the only dentist working with Hayes Family Dentistry. Additionally, he said that practice, which is separate from Yorkshire Family, now has the option of adding another dentist.

For Butterfoss and Barton, the new office will allow room for growth with the expectation that another orthodontic associate could join the practice in 2016, Butterfoss said. The practice has offices in Grafton and Hampton.

Six years ago, the practice opened a satellite office in the Gloucester Courthouse area by leasing space for one day a week from dentist Heath Allen, Butterfoss said. Since then, he estimates the practice's patient population from Gloucester has tripled.

"It'll just make it a lot more convenient for our patients to have flexibility of days and time," Butterfoss said.

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The Windmill Lane studio where U2 recording their debut album Boy has been demolished to make way for a new residential and office building.

The one-acre site in the Dublin docklands are was bought by the property investment firm Hibernia REIT in 2014.

A spokesperson for Hibernia said in a statement:"The site was acquired with full planning permission (granted to the previous owners in 2011) for demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a mixed-use office, retail and residential development.

"In recent years the derelict site has become a focal point for anti-social behaviour and graffiti that has spread into adjacent streets. The studio itself has been empty for several years and contained no equipment or fittings to indicate its previous use."

A wall covered in graffiti from music fans from around the world has been retained as a reminder of the history of the site. The spokesperson explained:"Hibernia is conscious of the historical significance of Windmill Lane and plans to retain a 20-metre stretch of the studio wall."

Van Morrison also recorded there, and U2 returned there to work on their 1986 album Joshua Tree.

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In this photo provided by Kaitlyn Ford, emergency personnel work the scene where authorities said four construction workers suffered serious injuries in a partial wall collapse inside a commercial building near Grand Central Terminal, in New York.(AP)

NEW YORK Four construction workers were hurt Tuesday at a building being demolished near Grand Central Terminal when an interior marble banister collapsed and they tumbled to the ground floor, authorities and the building owner said.

The men were taken to Bellevue Hospital Center after the accident at about 10 a.m. Tuesday, a fire department spokesman said. They were in stable condition.

Richard Wilde, a citywide coordinator for the city's Office of Emergency Management, said the Art Deco building on Madison Avenue is being gutted in preparation for total demolition. The building is a block west of the terminal. City officials reported earlier that a wall at the mezzanine level had collapsed and fallen on the men.

The owner of the 14-story building, SL Green Realty Corp., said the workers were removing a massive chandelier when the banister gave way and they fell about 15 feet.

SL Green Realty said there was a licensed safety manager at the building.

The city Department of Buildings issued a stop work order while the accident is under investigation.

Waldorf Demolition is the contractor, with Tishman Construction as the construction manager, SL Green Realty said in a statement.

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The state plans to demolish the Docking State Office Building in less than a year at a cost not to exceed $7.5 million.

While plans to tear down Docking have been known for some time, documents posted to the Department of Administrations website give the most detail to date on the process leading to the buildings implosion. The state wants the building obliterated between December 2015 and March 2016, with demolition preparation beginning this August.

The information comes in a bid solicitation for a new energy service center. The center supplies cooling and heating to the Capitol complex. It currently sits underneath Docking, but the state wants to build a new one near the Eisenhower Building.

A spreadsheet posted as part of the bid solicitation gives a month-by-month timeline for the deconstruction of Docking. According to the timeline, the state was supposed to select a firm for the demolition between December and January.

John Milburn, Department of Administration spokesman, confirmed the timeline which is dated Oct. 10, 2014 is accurate, but said the demolition firm hadnt yet been selected, though proposals have been received.

Asbestos abatement is scheduled to begin this May. The process involves removing asbestos from the building and is slated to last six months. Removing asbestos can require sealing parts or all of a building. Milburn said the state would ensure no workers are put in danger during the process.

The timeline estimates the asbestos abatement at $1.5 million.

Preparation for demolition will run mostly concurrently with the asbestos abatement. Implosion of Docking itself is scheduled between December and March. Milburn said he doesnt know what form the implosion will take whether it will be a controlled explosion or a wrecking ball will be used.

The implosion itself will cost $5 million, according to the timeline. It is expected to generate about two acres of debris five feet deep.

Milburn emphasized the costs in the document are estimates. He said while the bid documents indicate a cost of $7.5 million, the actual cost is expected to be lower. Efforts to recycle material and store debris on state land will drop the final price tag, Milburn indicated.

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PMT2014-04274 4750 Eighth St.; $249,553.44; Lee Kuh; Koelbel Urban Homes; New single-family dwelling (please refer to LUR2013-00033 for site review approval). Total of 2,443 square feet of habitable area, including 1,637 square feet of finished floor area (as defined on approved site review plans), with 806-square-foot finished basement, and 106-square-foot front porch. Please refer to separate permit for detached garage. Lot 5.

PMT2014-04276 4750 Eighth St.; $21,535.80; Lee Kuh; Koelbel Urban Homes; New detached garage (264 square feet) associated with new single-family dwelling (Ref: PMT2014-04274). Lot 5.

PMT2014-04290 4740 Eighth St.; $253,748.22; Lee Kuh; Koelbel Urban Homes; New single-family dwelling having 1,901 square feet, 806 square feet of which is a below-grade finished basement. See TEC2014-00025 and LUR2013-00033 approvals. Scope of work includes associated MEPs and a front porch of 106 square feet. Detached garage (264 square feet) under a separate permit (PMT2014-04292). Lot 6.

PMT2014-04292 4740 Eighth St.; $10,515.12; Lee Kuh; Koelbel Urban Homes; Detached garage (264 square feet) in association with single-family dwelling under PMT2014-04290. Lot 6.

PMT2014-05467 555 University Ave.; $71,146.95; Jane Patrick; Addition (850 square feet, with 525-square-foot studio and 325-square-foot greenhouse) and remodel (130 square feet) to existing detached garage. Scope of work establishes a new conditioned studio above garage parking area with associated staircase for access, as well as a new unconditioned greenhouse on first level. Includes associated MEPs. (greenhouse is a deferred submittal item see case notes and approval conditions)

PMT2015-00343 4950 Thunderbird Drive; $202,000; Frasier Meadows; Modification to cover existing entry canopy steel of residential care facility with wood for softer appearance. Scope also includes demolition of rotunda roof and replace with roofed trellis to allow for more natural light on north side of garden level and replacement of deck wall with new glass guardrail. (Resubmittal March 2, 2015, reduces scope of work and valuation) (Rotunda work removed from scope)

PMT2015-00412 2576 Baseline Roa; $106,153.92; Skunk Creek; Harber's House Repair; First-time tenant finish to existing storage space to create a fitness room (Barbell Strategy LLC). Total of 1,798 square feet. Includes associated MEPs. Please reference ADR2014-00174

PMT2015-00563 2680 Sixth St.; $66,279; Paul Young; Remodel and addition to single-family dwelling detached dwelling. The addition consists of approximately 59 square feet of living room space with crawl space below. Remodel scope includes kitchen, living room, stair (relocated), bedroom, and entry.

PMT2015-00578 2580 55th St.; $139,971.20; Flatirons North; Provident Construction Inc.; Interior remodel of 1,660 square feet of existing technical office space for Tendril on two levels. Remodel to include new office and conference room layout, electrical changes to new AV equipment and cubical locations, and mechanical and plumbing modifications.

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