The three appointments bring together deep experience in cement manufacturing, concrete commercialization and biocement technology as Prometheus Materials advances the commercial scale-up of ProZERO™, its concentrated GWP-reducing supplemental blend designed to replace supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash and slag. Prometheus technology is already being deployed in real-world projects for six of the datacenter hyperscalers demonstrating its ability to bring low-carbon—and carbon-negative—cement technology into existing concrete production at commercial scale.

“Prometheus has reached a stage where scaling successfully requires more than a strong technology. It requires a deep understanding of how this industry operates,” said Loren Burnett, President, CEO and Co-founder of Prometheus Materials. “Filiberto, Alan and Brian bring complementary experience across cement, concrete and materials science—from technical validation and production to customer adoption and repeat use.”

Filiberto Ruiz brings nearly four decades of cement and construction materials leadership. He previously served as President and CEO of Votorantim Cimentos North America and earlier served as President and CEO of Holcim US and Aggregate Industries US. He has also chaired the Portland Cement Association and was a Member of the Executive Board of the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA), giving Prometheus additional experience at the highest levels of cement manufacturing, industry partnerships and market adoption.

“The cement and concrete industries are being asked to meet competing demands at once: build more, use more cement, lower carbon, and do it within existing operational and economic realities,” said Ruiz, Chairman of the Board of Prometheus Materials. “Prometheus offers a practical path to do all four at scale.” Alan Wessel brings more than 35 years of construction materials experience, including leadership of Thomas Concrete’s U.S. operations and senior roles at Vulcan Materials Company. Alan also served on the Executive Committee and was a Board Member of the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA).

His background spans ready-mix operations, manufacturing scale, customer adoption and the commercialization of new construction materials. “The question is no longer simply, ‘Does the science work?’ It’s how we turn this into a significant construction materials business,” said Wessel. “Low-carbon concrete is moving from a sustainability specialty toward a mainstream ingredient, and Prometheus is at exactly the stage where disciplined commercialization and execution can make the difference.”

Brian Chapman, PhD, joins Prometheus with deep experience in materials science and novel cement technologies. Previously with Biomason, Chapman has helped advance first-of-their-kind biocement technologies from research through pilot and full-scale production. Together, the appointments significantly strengthen Prometheus across the interconnected disciplines required to bring a new cement technology to scale: materials science and technical performance, cement-industry integration, and real-world concrete commercialization.

About Prometheus Materials

Prometheus Materials is a cement technology company commercializing low-carbon and carbon-negative cement solutions across the cement and concrete industries. Its flagship product, ProZERO™, is the only product on the market capable of achieving carbon-negative results, at commercial scale. ProZERO™ is a concentrated GWP-reducing supplemental blend that replaces supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash and slag in concrete mix designs. Designed for real-world use, ProZERO™ integrates into existing ready mix concrete production processes without requiring changes to infrastructure or operations.

Prometheus technology is already being deployed in projects for six datacenter hyperscalers, putting its low-carbon cement technology to work in some of the world’s most demanding construction environments. By combining significant carbon reduction with supply-chain flexibility and compatibility with existing production systems, Prometheus Materials is advancing scalable solutions for more sustainable construction.

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Werk-Brau tree shears clear trees, manage vegetation, and reduce attachment changes in the field, deriving more utility from equipment already in the fleet – especially in applications where cutting, controlling, and stacking trees are all part of the same job. The largest Werk-Brau Tree Shear can cut trees up to 12.5 inches in diameter (8-inches and 10-inches respectively for smaller models). Once the tree is cut, the attachment’s continuous 360-degree rotation allows operators to precisely manipulate material, improve control, and place trees into cleaner, more manageable piles. That ability can make a meaningful difference when working along roadsides, fence rows, field edges, utility corridors, fire prevention areas, and storm cleanup sites where space, safety, and productivity are vital.

A removable Hardox cutting blade allows the attachment to function as both a tree shear and a grapple. The blade is designed to be sharpened while installed on the machine or removed for off-site sharpening when preferred. With the cutting blade removed, operators can use the attachment for grapple-style handling, giving customers one tool that can cut trees, hold material, rotate continuously, stack debris, and handle brush or storm-damaged material.

The attachment also includes a felling support to help operators better manage trees during cutting and placement. Rotation is controlled through a Bluetooth-connected switch, and the system requires only one set of dual-acting hydraulic lines to run, making it easier to pair with a wide range of machines.

At the heart of every Werk-Brau Tree Shear is patented eBoost® technology, a hydraulic system designed to accelerate the movement of hydraulic attachments and machinery without sacrificing power. The system intelligently controls oil flow and pressure in real time, sending force where it is needed to improve speed, control, and fuel efficiency. For operators, that means the attachment is engineered not just to cut, but to help work more smoothly through repetitive clearing tasks. From selective tree removal to problem tree management, fence row clearing, brush clearing, and storm-damaged tree cleanup, the ability to cut, hold, rotate, and place material can help reduce repositioning, improve operator control, and improve jobsite flow.

The Werk-Brau Tree Shear is built for a wide range of applications, including energy wood harvesting, branch and problem tree management, roadside clearing, fence row clearing, field edge maintenance, power line and utility right-of-way clearing, landscaping, storm damage cleanup, forest fire prevention and cleanup, young forest management, brush clearing, and general vegetation management.

By offering models for compact machines through larger carriers, Werk-Brau is positioning the new tree shear lineup to serve customers who need a right-sized excavator tree shear attachment, skid steer tree shear attachment, loader tree shear, or telehandler tree shear for the machine they already own.

“Customers are looking for attachments that help them work faster, stay in control of the material, and get more done with the equipment they already have,” said Trevor Ballinger, Vice President of Sales at Werk-Brau. “The Werk-Brau Tree Shear brings cutting, handling, rotation, and grapple-style versatility into one attachment, giving contractors and equipment owners a practical way to take on more forestry and land clearing work with less switching and more control.”

Werk-Brau Tree Shears are built in Finland from Hardox steel and proven worldwide; they are available through the nationwide network of Werk-Brau dealers and supported by a Forestry Product Manager based in Findlay, OH.

For more information on Werk-Brau Tree Shears visit https://werk-brau.com/excavator-treeshear  .

About Werk-Brau:

Werk-Brau manufactures a complete line of OEM and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, crawler loaders, and skid steers.  Since 1947, they have been industry leading innovators, designing, and producing standard and specialty products for the heavy equipment industry.  Their products are made in the USA and sold through equipment dealers and distributors worldwide.  More than 75 years after their founding, the core principles of the company remain relevant – “provide customers with the utmost service, quality, and maintain the quality that bears the Werk-Brau name.”  For more information on Werk-Brau products, contact Dale DeWeese at (800) 537-9561, or via e-mail at sales@Werk-Brau.com, or visit them online at www.Werk-Brau.com.

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Aptitude combines straight sections, horizontal and vertical curves, highway connections, and pivoting elements within a single system. This enables lines of light to change direction, transition between planes, and connect multiple areas while maintaining visual continuity. Distinctive side grooves expand the system beyond conventional linear layouts by supporting a range of connection strategies, including converging runs with curves and highway connection, angular transitions with single- or dual- pivot, closed forms, and geometric configurations.

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With Aptitude, straight runs deliver clean, high-quality illumination where focus is required, curves and pivots help guide movement and organize environments, and closed forms create focal points for gathering areas and collaborative settings. The system also incorporates patent-pending gradient dimming technology, which individually controls each diode to deliver smooth transitions without the visible stepping or banding commonly associated with traditional selection-based dimming.

Aptitude offers a wide range of aperture sizes, mounting options, optics, and controls to support diverse architectural applications. Multiple finishes, end-cap styles, and configurable details make it easy to tailor both performance and appearance to each space.

“Light does more than just illuminate a space. It influences how people experience and interact with their environment,” said Dominique Davis, Vice President and General Manager, Peerless and MARK Architectural Lighting. “We created Aptitude to give designers the array of possibilities they need to achieve their vision in a space. As we introduce the reimagined Peerless brand, Aptitude reflects our continued focus on delivering solutions that inspire creativity and support human-centered design.”

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Designed for office, education, civic, hospitality and retail spaces, Aptitude’s sleek design and flexibility create lighting configurations serving both aesthetic and functional needs.

More information about Aptitude is available at aptitude.peerlesslighting.com

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Replacing Bobrick’s previous wall-mounted automatic dispensing models, the new dispensers are designed to provide architects, designers, and facility maintenance professionals with a seamless design solution while reducing ongoing refill costs. The dispensers accommodate universal bulk-jug foam soap, liquid soap, and hand sanitizer, eliminating the need for proprietary cartridges and potentially providing more than 80% savings compared with proprietary cartridge systems.

Wall-Mounted Automatic Foam Soap & Sanitizer Dispenser (B-2013.MBLK)

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“The new Wall-Mounted Automatic Soap and Sanitizer Dispensers reflect our approach to combining thoughtful design with practical performance,” said Nilo Yagana, vice president of marketing at Bobrick. “We wanted to create a dispenser that complements the design of the modern commercial washroom while also addressing the day-to-day considerations that matter to facility teams, from maintenance and refilling to long-term operating costs.”

The dispensers, available in satin stainless and matte black finishes, feature a seamless 18-gauge stainless steel cabinet with a soap-level window. A low-profile, 4-inch depth supports ADA-compliant installations while helping integrate with wall-hung sinks and washrooms where counter space is limited. The elegant design also coordinates with Bobrick’s TrimLineSeries™ and ClassicSeriesⓇ faucets and accessories to create a cohesive washroom aesthetic.

Beyond appearance, the redesigned platform incorporates features intended to simplify cleaning and maintenance, allowing dispenser refilling and cleaning to be completed in less than 30 seconds.

Additional features include:

• Service-focused design: A service button temporarily disables dispensing during cleaning, while flush tumbler locks, keyed to match other Bobrick accessories, streamline maintenance and help protect the dispenser from tampering.
• Proactive status indicators: An LED indicator provides visual alerts for low-soap and low-battery levels, helping facility teams stay ahead of maintenance needs.
• Drip-free dispensing: The leak- and drip-free pump with suck-back technology helps prevent residual soap from dripping onto floors and counters, reducing maintenance time and lowering operational costs.
• Refined output: Three dosage settings allow facilities to adjust soap or sanitizer output based on their needs, while the dispenser provides high-quality lathery foam.
• Long battery life: The dispenser is designed to provide up to three years or 120,000 cycles of battery life.
• Integratable platform: The dispensers are SMART-capable and designed to support compatibility with advanced facility management systems.

Available in 1,000 mL capacity, the Wall-Mounted Automatic Soap and Sanitizer Dispensers are designed for use across a range of commercial washroom environments where aesthetics, accessibility, maintenance efficiency, and long-term operating value are priorities.

To explore features and benefits, watch a video or visit bobrick.com.

About Bobrick

Bobrick, a global leader in washroom accessories, toilet partitions, and accessible caregiving solutions, has been shaping public spaces for more than 120 years. As trusted stewards of inclusive design, Bobrick is dedicated to delivering elevated and thoughtful solutions that balance innovation, quality, and durability. With its corporate office in North Hollywood, California, Bobrick operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and serves customers in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Discover more at bobrick.com.

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Available in configurations for up to 25 or 55 feet, each kit includes the electrical components needed to illuminate the system’s low-profile top rail. A 24-volt and compatible dimmer switch allow designers and builders to adjust lighting levels. Snap-in diffuser lenses, available separately, can also be integrated to provide soft, even downlighting. Together, the components make it easy to incorporate warm, inviting illumination that can be adjusted to suit any mood.

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“Customers want lighting that’s beautiful but also easy to get and easy to install, and that’s exactly what these kits deliver,” says Katrina Ralston, President and Co-Owner of Feeney. “Because they’re retail-packaged and quick-ship ready, dealers and builders can get the full lighting solution in hand fast, without waiting on a custom order or piecing components together themselves.”

Each kit includes:

• LED light strip
• 24-volt, 96-watt OmniDrive® X driver
• 20-foot LED starter cable
• Crimp connectors
• Splice connectors and end caps
• Plastic sleeves and silicone

The lighting kits are made using high-quality, weatherproof materials and energy-efficient LEDs rated for 50,000 hours of use, with a color rendering index of 80-plus for accurate color output. All kits are UL-certified, with light strips carrying a seven-year warranty and power supplies carrying a five-year warranty. Installation is simplified with plug-and-play connectors, and each kit packages its electrical components together for a streamlined setup from order to installation.

For more information about Feeney’s LED Lighting Kits for DesignRail® Modern, please visit https://feeneyinc.com/product/lighting/.

About Feeney, Inc.

Feeney, Inc., based in Oakland, California, has been reshaping spaces since 1948, when the brand introduced the original cable railing infill to the U.S. market. Still family-owned and proudly design-driven, Feeney crafts high-performance architectural products that bring style and structure to both indoor and outdoor environments. From sleek aluminum railings and stainless steel cable kits to modern awnings and garden trellises, every product is built to last and made to stand out. Feeney believes great design should do more than meet code, it should inspire. That’s why its products are made for creativity, offering a new surface to design with clean lines, bold details, and refined materials. With concierge-level support and a passion for precision, Feeney helps architects, designers, and homeowners bring bold ideas to life. Whether framing a view or defining a space, Feeney blends beauty and function in ways that elevate everyday living.

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The compressor solution has been specifically designed to meet the demanding reliability requirements of the application. As part of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for industrial gas turbine engines (IGT), MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg conducts performance tests following engine shop visits. MTU’s test facility currently operates with natural gas and is being prepared for future operation with blends of natural gas and hydrogen of up to 25%, supporting the industry’s transition towards lower-carbon energy systems.

The location south of the German capital is the MTU network’s MRO specialist for GE Aerospace’s LM^TM-Series IGTs and in the middle of construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art production building to accommodate the growth in maintenance demand. By supporting the reliable operation of gas turbine fleets, MTU contributes to energy security and grid stability in Europe, where flexible gas-fired power generation plays an important role in balancing fluctuations from renewable energy sources.

“Reliable gas turbine infrastructure remains essential for ensuring security of supply while supporting the energy transition,” says Andreas Brautsch, President of Burckhardt Compression’s Systems Division. “We are proud to support MTU with a solution that combines operational reliability with future readiness. This project demonstrates how Burckhardt Compression helps customers address today’s energy challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s requirements.”

The order was awarded following close collaboration between Burckhardt Compression and MTU throughout the project development phase. Burckhardt Compression’s integrated solution combines compressor technology, system expertise, service capabilities and local project execution to meet the customer’s operational requirements.

About Burckhardt Compression

Burckhardt Compression delivers leading compression solutions that enable a sustainable energy future and support the long-term success of its customers. The Group’s business is driven by three global megatrends: a growing global population, increasing demand for energy security, and the ongoing energy transition. With its highly engineered reciprocating compressor systems and services, Burckhardt Compression plays a vital role across applications such as hydrogen, gas infrastructure, chemical processing, and industrial gases.

Through its brands Burckhardt Compression, PROGNOST, SAMR Métal Rouge, Shenyang Yuanda Compressor, and Fornovo Gas, the Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of reciprocating compressor technologies, digital monitoring solutions, and lifecycle services.

Founded in 1844, Burckhardt Compression has continuously evolved alongside its markets, from early engineering innovations to today’s advanced compressor solutions. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company operates globally with 35 subsidiaries, as well as three manufacturing and five assembly sites.

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Further information at www.burckhardtcompression.com,LinkedIn

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The ACL1245V is designed for applications where both acoustic performance and weather resistance are critical. Its V-shaped blades, spaced approximately 6 inches on center, combine an 18 gauge galvanized-steel exterior surface with a 22-gauge perforated-steel interior surface surrounding mineral wool insulation. This construction delivers a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 16 and an outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) rating of 10, with free field noise reduction reaching up to 32 dB in the 2,000–4,000 Hz octave bands.

Weather performance is equally robust with the beginning point of water penetration at 980 fpm (299 m/min) at 0.01 oz. per sq.ft., tested per AMCA Publication 511. The louver’s 22% free area supports efficient airflow while its architectural appearance suits a wide range of building façade designs. Available in galvanized steel and aluminum construction, the ACL1245V supports a maximum single-section factory assembly size of 60 inches by120 inches, with larger assemblies field-built from factory sections.

Product Features:
• Excellent sound attenuation with an STC rating of 16 and OITC rating of 10, and free field noise reduction of up to 32 dB.
• Well suited to data center cooling and ventilation systems, helping reduce equipment noise at the building envelope.
• 22% free area for efficient airflow and low pressure drop.
• Water penetration resistance tested per AMCA 511, with a beginning point of water penetration at 980 fpm (299 m/min)

• 12-inch-deep frame available in 16-gauge galvanized steel or 0.125-inch aluminum 5005-H34.
• V-shaped blades at 45 degrees with mineral wool acoustical insulation; featuring an 18-gauge galvanized-steel exterior and perforated interior surface.
• Optional accessories include screens, extended sills, installation angles, drip caps, and integral flanges.
• Optional paint finishes available.

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The Ruskin ACL1245V stationary acoustical louver is manufactured in an ISO9001-certified factory and is backed by a five-year limited warranty. To learn more about the ACL1245V, visit
www.ruskin.com/model/acl1245v.

For more information about Ruskin, visit www.ruskin.com.

Caption: Ruskin ACL1245V Stationary Acoustical Louver

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About Ruskin
Ruskin is a leading manufacturer of air-control solutions. Backed by over 65 years of engineering and innovation, Ruskin is a widely specified brand for high-performance air-control
solutions, including dampers, louvers, energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), air-measurement devices and sound-control products for HVAC systems. Ruskin products are used in commercial applications including data centers, high-rise buildings, retail, hotels, health care facilities, and educational institutions. Ruskin products are also used in industrial applications worldwide, including warehouses and transportation hubs.

For more information, visit www.ruskin.com, or follow the company on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

About Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.
Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is the company behind innovative air-distribution and air control products that support residential and commercial building performance. Delivered
through a robust network of independent distributors, its brands include trusted names such as Ruskin®, Titus®, Krueger™ and Tuttle & Bailey®. From easy-to-specify commercial products to complex customized solutions, every product is engineered for reliability and performance. For more information about Air Distribution Technologies and its portfolio of brands, visit www.airdistribution.com.

Here are some useful links including the feature video:

• ACL1245V News Article L INK
• ACL1245V Website Page LINK
• ACL1245V Product Data Submittal Sheet
• ACL1245V CSI 3-Part Specification
• ACL1245V 3D Revit File
• ACL1245V Product Feature Video

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The FR30L Kissena is now available from Times Square Lighting. Manufactured in the United States, this long neck PAR30 LED features a classic cylinder design intended for accent lighting. Paired with Sorra long neck PAR30s, the fixture achieves industry-leading lumen maintenance and color point stability.

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Specifications:

• Output: Performance is equivalent to a 75W halogen PAR lamp. The 18.5W Brilliant lamp delivers a maximum of 1230 lumens at 90 CRI.
• Field Customization: Soraa’s Snap System allows for field modifications to the beam angle and color temperature, as well as the addition of a louver.
• Lens Options: The Enhance Lens Snap increases the vividness of warm colors (including red, orange, pink) and greens. Aim Snaps bend the beam to a maximum deflection angle of 20 degrees, and Linear Snap Lenses alter the beam to act as a wall wash.
• Hardware: Engineered with an internal self-locking yoke and a vented rear spinning. Standard finishes are black, white, and silver, with custom colors available upon request.

For full technical specifications, including photometric data and a comprehensive list of mounting accessories, visit our product page. Times Square Lighting 

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Hospeco Brands Group has introduced NuBlend Heavy-Duty Wipes, a new cleaning solution designed for construction crews, HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians and other trade professionals who need effective cleanup on the job.

The oversized, pre-saturated wipes combine industrial-strength cleaning performance with compact, flexible packaging that fits easily into toolboxes, service vehicles and mobile work carts.

Designed for construction, automotive service, manufacturing and facility maintenance applications, NuBlend wipes remove oil, grease, grime, paint, adhesives and other stubborn soils from tools, workbenches and nonporous hard surfaces, including plastic, vinyl and metal.

Each 10-by-15-inch wipe features a durable, low-lint material that resists tearing and shredding during heavy-duty use. A textured side lifts and traps dirt and grime, while a smooth side provides a finishing wipe. The low-foaming cleaning formula delivers controlled saturation to tackle tough messes without leaving excess liquid behind.

Available in 12- and 72-count flat packs, NuBlend eliminates the need for separate spray bottles, mixing or measuring. The space-saving packaging also becomes smaller as wipes are used, making it easier for technicians to keep cleaning supplies within reach throughout the workday.

The wipes feature a water-based, alcohol-free, fragrance-free and pH-neutral formula containing lanolin to help condition skin.

For more information, visit Hospeco Brands Group.

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The five patterns bring a distinct range of texture and visual effect to the collection, from bold geometrics to abstracted florals. Each pattern plays its own role, whether anchoring, softening, or adding energy, giving designers the flexibility to mix and layer patterns within a single palette.

The range in aesthetics is matched by performance, engineered to meet Carnegie’s high durability and sustainability standards. Discovery, Fable, and Sculpt are rated for indoor and outdoor use and Greenguard Gold certified for indoor air quality, while Amp is made with post-consumer recycled and biobased content. Wink is woven with Seaqual® yarn, transforming recovered ocean plastic into a high-performance textile. All five patterns are also free of PFAS and PVC.

The Patterns at a Glance:

• Sculpt: A strong, directional geometry that layers repeating forms for a sense of depth and rhythm. Graphic and grounded, it acts as a visual anchor built for high-performance indoor/outdoor spaces.

• Discovery: A bold, graphic pattern that layers curved forms into a dynamic, optical composition, balancing playful movement with precision across indoor and outdoor spaces.

• Fable: Painterly, abstracted florals that bring a sense of movement and artistry to a space, remaining grounded in performance for both indoor and outdoor use.

• Wink: A playful, pointillist texture of multicolored dots that reads as a rich, layered field of color, made with Seaqual® yarn from recovered marine plastic.

• Amp: An amplified, chunky woven texture with visible structure and depth, made with post-consumer recycled and biobased content for a versatile layering foundation.

As part of the Crush collection, Sculpt, Discovery, Fable, Wink, and Amp belong to a lineup of fabrics created for designers who lead with color. Spanning seven patterns and 39 SKUs, from bold graphics and plush velvets to expressive florals and embroidered Biobased Xorel®, Crush was designed to mix, layer, and play, signaling Carnegie’s shift toward a brighter, bolder aesthetic while maintaining its commitment to responsible materials.

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For more information on Sculpt, Discovery, Fable, Wink, Amp, and the full Crush collection, please visit www.carnegiefabrics.com.

About Carnegie 

Carnegie is a leading manufacturer of sustainable commercial textiles and acoustical management solutions. Founded on the principle that great design goes deeper than aesthetics, the company has championed responsible innovation for more than 75 years, developing durable and healthy alternatives to PVC, like its revolutionary Xorel® brand fabrics. As the nation’s only B-Corp certified textile manufacturer and forever PVC-free company, Carnegie leads the industry with an authentic commitment to the environment and responsible governance to effect positive change through advocacy, education, and service. Galvanizing the architecture and design community to build a better future with materials that matter, Carnegie’s innovations meet at the intersection of sustainability, creativity, and unparalleled performance.

For more information, visit www.carnegiefabrics.com.

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ISO 19650 provides an international framework for managing information throughout the full lifecycle of a built asset using Building Information Modeling (BIM), helping project teams create greater consistency in how information is structured, shared and governed. The BSI Kitemark assessment considers areas including platform functionality, security-minded information management, user support, development practices, and organizational resilience.

BSI’s Managing Director, Built Environment Andrew Butterfield said, “Information management has never been more critical to project delivery, and the BSI Kitemark for ISO 19650 is a rigorous, independent benchmark for organizations that manage it well. Kahua’s certification shows a genuine commitment to structured, secure information management across the built asset lifecycle, and sets a strong example for the construction technology sector.”

“Construction organizations are being asked to manage more information, across more stakeholders, for longer periods of the asset lifecycle,” said Kahua President Brian Moore. “We made this investment because our customers increasingly need confidence that the systems they rely on can support consistent, governed information management at scale. The BSI Kitemark provides independent validation that Kahua is aligned to globally recognized standards for information management throughout the construction lifecycle.”

For Kahua, information management extends beyond document control. Kahua provides a Common Data Environment (CDE) that connects project information with commercial and cost processes, configurable workflows and lifecycle data in a single governed environment. This gives owners and delivery teams greater visibility and control from design and construction through handover and operations.

“Standards like ISO 19650 help create a common language for how project information is organized and shared,” said Ibukun Ishola, senior technology systems specialist at Bovis. “For our teams working across multiple stakeholders, that kind of consistency is essential to delivering projects with greater confidence and less ambiguity.”

The certification further strengthens Kahua’s commitment to supporting organizations managing complex capital programs across global markets, where information governance, security, collaboration and lifecycle continuity are increasingly important to successful delivery.

For more information about Kahua’s approach to information management, Common Data Environments and capital program delivery, visit kahua.com.

About Kahua

Kahua® is an AI enterprise construction platform built to connect the people, processes, and data behind complex capital programs. Trusted globally across government, healthcare, education, commercial, and energy sectors, Kahua serves as a system of record for owners and delivery teams, bringing stakeholders into a single governed environment for portfolio-level visibility and collaboration across the full asset lifecycle. With intelligent, purpose-built solutions for key industries and a highly configurable platform, Kahua adapts to how teams work today and tomorrow.

About Bovis

Founded in 1885, Bovis Construction (Europe) Ltd delivers complex, high-quality projects across the UK for both public and private sector clients. Our experience is wide-reaching and encompasses commercial office space; prisons; cultural and university buildings; and hospitals and laboratories. We don’t just build structures, we find smarter ways to work with new technology, modern methods of construction and more sustainable materials.

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Designed for both residential and commercial applications, Color Fusion combines the flexibility of dynamic color-changing technology with easy installation and operation. The lineup includes Color Fusion Light Strings and Color Fusion C9 Lamps, enabling users to create impactful lighting displays without the need for apps, programming, or complex controls.

“Color Fusion brings together the versatility customers want with the simplicity they need,” said Jennifer Barry, Marketing & Product Development Manager at American Lighting. “Whether illuminating a residential roofline, enhancing a commercial property, or creating a memorable seasonal display, Color Fusion makes it easy to achieve professional-quality lighting effects with intuitive control.”

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Built with RGBW technology, Color Fusion products allow users to switch seamlessly between vibrant colors and crisp white light while accessing multiple preset scenes and dynamic lighting modes through a handheld remote. Commercial-grade construction and scalable connectivity options make the collection well suited for projects ranging from simple seasonal installations to large-scale commercial displays.

The Color Fusion collection includes:

• Color Fusion Light Strings combine vivid RGBW color and warm white illumination with commercial-grade performance. Featuring nine color options and dynamic scene modes controlled by a handheld remote, they are ideal for residential and commercial installations of any size.
• Color Fusion C9 Lamps provide a simple retrofit solution for traditional C9 stringer systems, delivering dynamic color-changing effects, true white illumination, and remote-controlled lighting modes in a durable outdoor-rated design.

Supporting the lineup is a suite of controllers, power supplies and accessories that enable seamless integration across the Color Fusion product family.

Operating directly from a 120V power source, Color Fusion simplifies installation while supporting extended run lengths and dependable outdoor performance. The collection is designed to help contractors, lighting professionals and property owners create customized lighting experiences for holidays and special events.

For more information about TINSL by American Lighting and the new Color Fusion collection, visit our website at https://tinsllighting.com/products/color-fusion,

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About American Lighting

Founded in 1989, American Lighting, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative lighting solutions for residential, commercial and specialty projects. Our commitment is to develop new products by utilizing the latest lighting technologies and designs and delivering superior customer service through our team of highly experienced lighting professionals. American Lighting is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA), and American Lighting Association (ALA).

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The new doors are available in two of REHAU’s most sustainable surface lines: RAUVISIO ingrain™ wood fiber laminate surface and RAUVISIO shade™ super‑matte PET surface. RAUVISIO ingrain is crafted from eco‑forward wood fiber materials, while RAUVISIO shade incorporates a PET top layer made with up to 80% recycled content. Each surface reinforces REHAU’s commitment to environmentally conscious design.

Built with a focus on precise construction and clean lines, the 5-piece slim shaker door is constructed of a ¾ in thick center panel with a 4-piece mitered frame using wrapped profiles. The doors are offered in a wide range of sizes, enabling slim shaker styling across applications from base and wall cabinets to pantry and tall storage installations. The minimum size is 5 ½ in W x 5 ½ in H (139.7 mm W x 139.7 mm H) while the maximum is 30 in W x 85 in H (762 mm W x 2159 mm H).

“Slim shaker started as a trend, but it’s now a design essential,” said Jesse Collins, marketing and product director at REHAU. “The market has been asking for a thoughtfully elevated version, and we’re excited to bring one that goes beyond the typical painted or thermofoil construction. By combining our two most sustainable surface lines with meticulous 5‑piece craftsmanship, we’re giving designers and cabinet makers a slim shaker door that truly stands apart.”

Take the stress out of modern design with REHAU cabinet doors and components

• NEW! Slim shaker: Our 5-piece slim shaker doors are constructed of a ¾ in thick center panel with a 4-piece mitered frame using wrapped profiles. Minimum size is 5 ½ in W x 5 ½ in H (139.7 mm W x 139.7 mm H), maximum is 30 in W x 85 in H (762 mm W x 2159 mm H). Offered in select colors from RAUVISIO ingrain wood fiber laminate and RAUVISIO shade super-matte PET surface lines.
• Slab: Our slab doors are constructed of ¾ in thick RAUVISIO panels (varies by surface line) with REHAU LaserEdge™ on all four sides. Offered in all RAUVISIO surface lines.
• 3-piece: Our 3-piece doors are constructed of three ¾ in thick RAUVISIO panels assembled with REHAU LaserEdge on all four sides. Offered in RAUVISIO noir™ monotonic matte and RAUVISIO terra™ soft, textured HPL surfaces (For RAUVISIO terra, the two sides (stiles) will be vertical grain, and the center piece will be horizontal grain).
• 5-piece: Our 5-piece shaker doors are constructed of five separate RAUVISIO panels assembled with REHAU LaserEdge on all four sides. The 3 in wide frame (stiles and rails) consists of ¾ in thick material and the center panel consists of 5/16 in thick material. Maximum size is 30 in W x 65 in H (762 mm W x 1651 mm H), any height over 48 in (1219.2 mm) requires a center rail. Offered in all RAUVISIO surface lines (RAUVISIO crystal™ acrylic and RAUVISIO ferro™ metallic PET surfaces cannot be constructed with a center panel).

Learn more about REHAU’s new slim shaker doors and expanding cabinet door program: http://www.na.rehau.com/cabinetdoors and on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Drawing from our roots in edgeband expertise and advanced color matching, REHAU curates forward-thinking decorative surfaces that anticipate tomorrow’s trends. From our expansive global edgeband collection to our unique surface colors, textures and technologies, our manufacturing capabilities are constantly evolving to deliver the highest quality products to your projects. Through collaboration and a commitment to detail, we strive to understand the design, millwork and furniture communities to offer market-optimized services tailored to each customer.

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In response to this reality, Actiu, a company specialising in the design and manufacture of furniture for corporate, contract, healthcare and educational environments, has developed Qyos V4, the new generation of its intelligent microarchitecture system. Designed to give people back control over their environment, the solution creates different conditions of privacy, comfort and concentration within an open space, adapted to each activity and moment as well as to the diverse abilities of its users.

Qyos V4 takes the traditional acoustic booth concept further, giving people greater freedom to choose the environment best suited to how they intend to use the space: working, holding a conversation, joining a video call or taking a break. The system features a renewed design, new finishes, greater scope for customisation and integrated technology, while strengthening its relationship with interior architecture.

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“This evolution of the Qyos range stems from a reflection on the role of shared spaces. Collaborative work remains essential for many organisations, but it must coexist with people’s need to concentrate, communicate in privacy and reduce the overstimulation they experience. Qyos V4 addresses the challenge of enabling this coexistence without fragmenting spaces or repeatedly resorting to permanent building work”, explains Soledat Berbegal, Board Member and Brand Reputation Director.

Architecture that adapts to people

Qyos V4 functions as a flexible, reconfigurable interior architecture solution. It can be incorporated into offices, educational institutions, hospitals, hotels, airports and other environments where different activities and user profiles come together. It also adapts to all types of users, as the system includes accessible configurations for people with reduced mobility. The booth reflects one of the principles of the Life Friendly Spaces philosophy: spaces should adapt to people, not the other way round. Its accessible configurations are therefore designed to respond to a broader diversity of abilities, needs and ways of using spaces.

Its different configurations can create spaces for individual concentration, conversations, video calls or moments of recovery. This allows people to choose the most suitable environment for each activity. The new melamine finishes and customisable panels broaden the possibilities for integration into different architectural languages, while the system also incorporates biophilic options.

Adaptability is also central to its sustainable approach. Its reconfigurable nature allows spaces to be modified as organisations evolve, extending the useful life of installed solutions and reducing the need for permanent building work. Qyos V4’s innovative design allows it to support change over time, contributing to the company’s environmental sustainability.

Evidence based design

The evolution of Qyos is grounded in a vision of design focused on its impact on people’s experiences. To understand and measure this influence, Actiu has worked with the Neuroarchitecture Laboratory at the Universitat Politècnica de València to apply neuroarchitecture principles to the analysis of attention, memory, effort and fatigue.

According to the results, participants using the Qyos booths showed a 9.98% improvement in attention and an 8.76% improvement in memory, together with a 7.1% reduction in fatigue and a 9.2% reduction in the effort required.

These findings demonstrate how appropriate spatial conditions can support cognitive performance, reduce fatigue and improve people’s everyday experience, thereby enhancing wellbeing, reducing absenteeism and helping organisations attract and retain talent.  Qyos therefore enables companies and organisations to meet the objectives set out in business strategies that integrate health, sustainability and social impact into decision making.

Innovation in support of wellbeing

Qyos booths are easy to assemble and dismantle, and use materials that provide precision, strength and stability. This optimises assembly times and facilitates maintenance. Their internal components are readily accessible through the clip on cladding system, with no tools required.  Qyos provides excellent sound insulation in both directions, thanks to insulating foams and materials made from recycled PET plastic, together with acoustic glass that delivers high levels of sound absorption.

The structure consists of steel frames and extruded aluminium profiles and is available in multiple finish combinations, pairing textured epoxy coatings with textile or melamine interior and exterior cladding. It also stands out for the visual comfort provided by low energy LED lighting and for its wide range of accessories, including low and high tables, soft seating, stools and screen mounting solutions.

Qyos also features integrated connectivity and a sophisticated ventilation and air renewal system.

Spaces to restore balance

Qyos V4 also expands its functionality as an ideal setting for moments of pause through Qyos Bloom, a configuration designed to support recovery and emotional balance. The space allows users to stop for a few minutes, reduce their mental load and restore their energy before returning to their activity.  Qyos Bloom complements the functions associated with concentration, communication and collaboration, demonstrating how a single microarchitecture can respond to different moments and needs throughout the day.

With Qyos V4, Actiu advances an approach to shared space design that combines architecture, technology and knowledge of human behaviour. Its evolution responds to a reality in which people need open, connected environments, but also places where they can concentrate, communicate in privacy, rest and regain control over their experience. mThe proposal forms part of the Life Friendly Spaces philosophy, Actiu’s vision of the ability of spaces to have a positive influence on physical, emotional and social health. It reflects an understanding of design as a tool for supporting people and organisations in increasingly changing contexts.

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About Actiu

Actiu is Spain’s leading company in the design and manufacture of furniture for corporate, contract, healthcare and educational environments. A family owned company with more than 55 years of experience and a presence in over 90 countries, it designs solutions for spaces that foster wellbeing and efficiency. Its Technology Park in Castalla, Alicante, has received sustainability and wellbeing certifications including LEED and WELL Platinum, making it the first industrial building in the world to achieve both certifications. The company also holds major corporate and product certifications including B Corp and LEVEL®.

Its product designs have been recognised by awards including Red Dot, Design Preis, FX, Delta Awards, iF Design and The Best of NeoCon. In 2017, Actiu received the Spanish National Design Award, while its founder, Vicente Berbegal, was named European Entrepreneur of the Year. Since 2024, Actiu has promoted Life Friendly Spaces, a commitment to people and the planet that places wellbeing, sustainability, inclusion and productivity at the heart of how spaces are conceived, designed and experienced.

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In roofing, the contractor who reaches the homeowner first and quotes fastest wins the job. Sales Rabbit, the field-sales platform used by more than 225,000 sales representatives, today announced Roof Rabbit, the only connected machine that takes a roofing job from first lead to final payment. Roof Rabbit opens today in limited release, and roofing contractors can apply for early access at roofrabbit.ai.

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Own the lead, own the quote, own the payment. Roof Rabbit runs the whole roofing job in one machine, one place, one login. It covers canvassing and lead generation at the door, instant roof quoting on the contractor’s own website, and production, CRM, and payment. Most roofing companies run that same job across a stack of tools that don’t talk to each other, and every handoff leaks revenue: the lead nobody called back, the quote that took days, the signed job re-typed into the office system, the check that shows up late. Roof Rabbit closes those leaks.

A homeowner who used to wait days for a callback can now get a full estimate from the contractor’s website at any hour. A rep who used to leave the door with a maybe can now build the quote in under 30 seconds and close on the spot. Once the proposal is signed, the job goes straight to production. Nobody types it in twice. The same system handles materials, crew scheduling, and getting paid.

“In roofing, the contractor who gets to the homeowner first and closes fastest wins,” said Ben Alves, CEO of Sales Rabbit. “That’s the reality every operator in this business knows. The time between the knock and the collected check is where deals are made or lost, and every hour of delay is an opportunity for a competitor to get there first. We built Roof Rabbit to compress that cycle at every step.”

Roof Rabbit is new. What it is built from is proven. Sales Rabbit acquired RoofLink in November 2024 for its roofing CRM and production software, and Roofle in January 2026 for its instant quoting engine, which has delivered more than 2.4 million estimates from aerial measurement data. The company took the strongest parts of all three, canvassing from Sales Rabbit, quoting from Roofle, production and payments from RoofLink, and engineered them into a single solution for the whole roofing job.

“Roofle was built to solve one specific problem: getting a real, accurate quote in front of a homeowner before anyone else could,” said Travis Harvego, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Growth and Co-founder of Roofle. “More than 3,000 contractor sites are quoting online today because of it. That front-of-funnel capability is now part of a system that follows the job all the way through to payment: Roof Rabbit.”

Jesse Mahan, VP, Business Owner, and a Founding Collaborator on RoofLink, points to the back-office problem in roofing companies where most margin gets lost. “After the contract is signed, you still have to manage materials, coordinate crews, track the job, and collect the money. That’s where a lot of revenue disappears. RoofLink was built to make that process run without the office chasing every step, and that’s what Roof Rabbit carries forward.”

Roof Rabbit is live today for a limited group of roofing contractors, with access expanding in the weeks ahead. Early access includes the full product, done-for-you setup, and a direct line to the team building it. Contractors can apply at roofrabbit.ai.

About Sales Rabbit

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lehi, Utah, Sales Rabbit is the field-sales platform used by more than 225,000 sales representatives across roofing, solar, pest control, alarms, telecommunications, and home services. The company’s software powers field teams through canvassing, lead management, and revenue operations. Roof Rabbit is Sales Rabbit’s AI-native roofing machine, taking a job from first lead to final payment: canvassing, online quoting, proposals, production, and payments in one place.

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Anchored by four patterns, Cadence, Fino, Vista and Tribeca, Parallel brings linear texture and visual depth to a range of commercial applications, from standalone partitions and office fronts to ceiling and wall features. Each pattern varies in light refraction, object obscurity, depth and translucency, allowing designers to select the right level of privacy and light for each application while maintaining a cohesive look.

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Across all four patterns, Parallel creates a distinct optical effect as light passes through and behind each panel. The vertical texture gently refracts and warps light and shadow, creating a dynamic visual experience that shifts depending on viewing angle, surrounding light and the scene beyond. The background becomes an intriguing, softly distorted composition, making light, movement and the surrounding environment integral to the design.

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“Reeded glass has a quiet familiarity to it, a texture designers have trusted for decades because it simply and generously gives you privacy without taking away natural light,” said Ryan Smith, Chief Creative Officer at 3form. “Parallel retains that feeling but frees it from the limitations of glass. When you can shape it, suspend it, and bring it into places traditional glass would be challenging to integrate, that familiar texture begins to feel new again.”

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Four Linear Textures, Four Distinct Optical Effects

Each of Parallel’s four simple yet engaging patterns possesses its own visual character, showcasing how much interest a restrained line can bring to a space as depth, spacing and rhythm shift.

The collection is available in a Clear colorway, and any pattern can be further customized with color for increased personalization. The possibilities span the soft blues, greens and neutrals of antique glass to bolder hues that emphasize each pattern’s individual character and increase privacy, allowing designers to carry a cohesive color and texture statement throughout a space.

Parallel’s four patterns include:

• Cadence is named for its rhythmic texture. With a ½” repeat that is ⅛” deep, the pattern creates a double-vision-like effect reminiscent of blinds or shades.
• Fino features fine micro-ripples with a ⅛” linear repeat and 0.5mm-deep grooves, producing a subtle moiré effect.
• Vista incorporates a 12mm undulating repeat set at 1mm depth, creating a small ripple effect that gently diffuses light across the surface.
• Tribeca is the collection’s dual-sided offering. Created with linear textures rotated against one another, its 2” front repeat and 1” back repeat, each 1mm deep, combine into a tartan-like texture that provides the highest level of visual privacy in the collection.

All four Parallel patterns are available in Varia, with Tribeca also offered in etched glass. Select Parallel patterns also coordinate with complementary textures across 3form Glass, Sola Felt and Profile, giving designers the ability to carry a consistent linear design language across multiple material platforms while simplifying specification and ordering.

“Parallel brings a lot of personality to a straight line,” adds Dax Pettibone, Designer at 3form. “None of the four patterns are consciously trying to be loud, and yet any of them can become the moment in a room, which gives the collection a timeless, sophisticated and subtly confident quality.”

Engineered for Flexibility Across Commercial Environments

By translating the look of reeded and textured glass into Varia, Parallel expands the ways designers can use linear texture throughout commercial interiors. The material can be cut, shaped, and suspended with minimal hardware, giving designers greater flexibility across a range of architectural applications.

The textures were also engineered to maintain their visual integrity when heat-formed, allowing for more dimensional applications without compromising their appearance. The collection softly diffuses natural light while providing visual separation, making it well suited for high-traffic environments including workplace, healthcare, hospitality and education.

To learn more about Parallel and 3form, please visit 3-form.com.

About 3form

3form is a design-driven materials solutions company offering breakthrough sustainable products that help bring projects to life. Their approach promotes craftsmanship, community, sustainability, and respect for the environments where we work and live. The 3form product portfolio ranges from innovative materials to sophisticated turn-key solutions.

The full 3form family includes 3form, LightArt, and 3form Elements.

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The art of storytelling is nothing new. Authors, cinematographers, philosophers, and countless others have devoted their life’s work to shaping narratives through their craft. But what happens when we view storytelling through the lens of textiles?

While it may seem simple, the spaces where we live, work, and play should speak to us. They hold our memories, capture our attention, and quietly shape our daily experiences, often without us even realizing it.

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Brentano’s Fall 2026 collection, Storyteller, explores this idea, using textiles as its narrative medium. Each piece is thoughtfully woven to bring meaning and depth to a space. Textures build layers of comfort, while patterns spark curiosity, creating a sense of movement and discovery within the environment. As with all art, interpretation is subjective, yet Storyteller reveals a shared truth: there is comfort in nostalgia in all its forms, and beauty in reimagining the past through a modern lens.

The standout pattern from the Storyteller collection, Fable tells a story you can live in. Designed by the Brentano Design Studio, this upholstery fabric is a woven tapestry where animals and flora intertwine in a quiet, imaginative world. Crafted using a mix of chain and straight stitch embroidery, Fable brings an illustrated landscape to life, where creatures move with whimsy and exaggerated elegance. Each detail reveals layers of texture and narrative.

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Featuring nine new textiles and one wallcovering in total, the Storyteller collection offers a retro escape infused with groovy nostalgia and contemporary sophistication. This immersive assortment brings vintage inspiration to life through richly expressive, tactile designs set against playful, throwback influences. Designers can expect curated colorways, dynamic textures, and statement-making patterns, creating a transportive experience that celebrates storytelling through design.

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About Brentano:
The Brentano Design Studio, led by Iris Wang, has grown from a modest eight patterns in 1990, into an international source for residential, hospitality and commercial fabrics and wallcoverings. The range has expanded to include luxurious vegan leathers, sophisticated indoor/outdoor choices, dynamic stain resistant and easy clean finish options, as well as a beautiful collection of eco-friendly textiles.

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Eureka has updated the Mika sphere to increase lumen output across the collection by 140% so at its highest, Mika now delivers up to 4850 lumens. Specifiers can now choose from four sizes—8”, 12”, 16”, and the new 20” diameter—with low, regular, and high output options. All Mika fixtures now use the same improved light engines, providing consistent illumination when multiple sizes are installed in the same space. Mounting options have also been updated to include braided color cables.

Mika Colors and Mika Gradient are new to the collection. Mika Colors can be programmed to transform the globe with any color in the RGBW spectrum. Mika Gradient divides the globe into two independently controlled RGBW hemispheres, allowing each side to display a different color while smoothly blending them together

Office, Pediatric Waiting Room, Library

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Mika Flare features conical aluminum or acrylic shades, available in a variety of colors and sizes. Designers may select Mika Flare in aluminum in 14 colors, including a new anodized silver. Mika Flare in acrylic comes in retro-inspired amber or green. At their largest, the shades can span up to a 42″ diameter. Learn more about the new Mika.

About Eureka

Since 1987, Eureka, a brand within the Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) portfolio, has been working relentlessly to enhance the environment of the end user with compelling lighting solutions. Our passion for designing and manufacturing best-in-class, distinctive, specification grade decorative luminaires enables lighting designers, designers, and architects to transform their concepts into reality. Our multi-award-winning contemporary lighting products are available throughout North America.

More information about Eureka is available at www.eurekalighting.com.

About Acuity Inc.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.

Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

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Rooted in the company’s design-first philosophy, Vectorworks 2027 reduces friction, simplifies routine tasks, and makes it easier to visualize, document, coordinate, and exchange information. The result is a more responsive design experience that reflects how professionals work, with improvements across performance, visualization, data-driven graphics, and content resources. The 2027 version includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD, and Braceworks.

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“Innovation isn’t always about introducing something entirely new. Sometimes, it’s about understanding how professionals already work and finding better ways to support them,” said Vectorworks Chief Product Officer Darick DeHart. “The best improvements remove obstacles without asking users to rethink how they work, making familiar tasks more intuitive and giving designers greater control over their work. With Vectorworks 2027, we’ve focused on those meaningful details across the everyday design experience, helping professionals work with greater ease and confidence as their projects grow in scale and complexity.”

Performance-Driven Visualization, From Textures to Live Renders

Vectorworks 2027 delivers faster, more faithful visualization at every stage of design. Modernized texture resources built on a modern PBR system, alongside a redesigned Edit Texture dialog with live previews, make it easier to create and refine materials with confidence. Graphics acceleration, powered by direct GPU support through Vulkan and Metal, improves the responsiveness of everyday navigation of 3D models in different modes.

“By modernizing our graphics engine with Metal on Mac and Vulkan on Windows, we’re shifting more processing from the CPU to the GPU, to deliver a new level of speed and responsiveness across the workflows designers rely on every day,” said Hugues Tsafak, Vice President of Product Development at Vectorworks. “In some cases, designers can see performance gains of 15x to 35x in workflows like panning and zooming—and up to 50x faster multiple-object selection—making it possible to navigate large 3D models and render complex projects at speeds that previously would have seemed out of reach. These advances make Vectorworks dramatically faster and more responsive on the hardware designers already have.”

Additionally, the AI Visualizer brings Google’s frontier Nano Banana AI models directly into Vectorworks for subscription customers, with higher image resolution, smarter scene reasoning, and up to 14 image references.

Connected Content and Community Resources

In this latest version, users can expect a more connected approach to finding, using, and managing design content. The Exchange is a new hub and in-app palette where customers can share, submit, and discover ready-to-use resources from the user community and industry partners without interrupting their workflow.

Additionally, expanded support for Revit Families and DXF/DWG Dynamic Blocks enables content to come into Vectorworks as dynamic objects. Reducing repetitive recreation, cleanup, and assets helps teams maintain consistent project information.

Geolocate Without GIS Expertise

Vectorworks 2027 makes georeferencing more accessible and accurate, helping designers align their models with real-world coordinates without requiring GIS expertise. Designers can also take advantage of the Geolocation Setup Wizard, which aligns surveys, point clouds, GIS layers, and location imagery—including new Google Maps imagery, available to subscription customers—around a single survey point.

Streamlined Workflows for Entertainment Design

Entertainment design professionals can work more efficiently across complex lighting, rigging, and audio workflows with new tools and enhancements in Vectorworks 2027. Schematic View workflows have been enhanced to simplify documentation by automating data tags, label legends, and dimensions with a single dialog. These settings can then be saved as reusable sets, helping teams reduce repetitive work and maintain consistency. Improved cable connectivity workflows provide a more streamlined approach to developing accurate, build-ready power and data plans.

Vectorworks Spotlight 2027 also builds better connections to audio design with the full production workflow. The new Audio Listening Plane lets designers define listening planes and exchange them with compatible audio analysis tools through MVR. You can then visualize imported sound coverage results in Vectorworks.

Discover How Vectorworks 2027 Meets Your Needs

The English-language editions of Vectorworks 2027 are now available. The release of localized language versions will begin in October and conclude in the first quarter of 2027. Contact your local Vectorworks distributor for more information about the availability of Vectorworks 2027 in other markets. Vectorworks Subscription and Service Select customers can download Vectorworks 2027 once the product is released in their local markets.

Discover what’s new at vectorworks.net/whats-new. Members of the press can visit vectorworks.net/media-resources for more information about the release, including high-res images. They can also contact pr@vectorworks.net to request interviews, demos, and more.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. develops design and BIM software that empowers designers across the built environment and entertainment industries to move from concept to final deliverables while preserving creative control. Its integrated platform combines 3D modeling, BIM, visualization, and documentation in a single interface, helping teams share ideas clearly, adapt to evolving project demands, and deliver exceptional experiences with open workflows and intelligent, cloud-enabled tools. The Vectorworks portfolio also includes the award-winning Morpholio apps, extending the design process across mobile and desktop so ideas stay connected from inspiration to execution.

Part of the Nemetschek Group, Vectorworks supports designers in more than 85 countries. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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