Architecture firm innovates seminars.Superstructures Engineers + Architects has put a new twist on a few old ideas. Like most design firms, they regularly meet with manufactures to learn about new products. Many professionals court clients over a meal. Superstructures has combined these concepts in an innovative way. Since February, up to 25 building owners and managers have joined Superstructures staff of 50 at a series of monthly "lunch 'n learn" seminars. The seminars, presented by manufacturers' technical representatives, keep participants up-to-date on developments within the exterior restoration industry, often alerting them to products "in the pipeline" before they become generally available. The complimentary programs are certified to offer continuing education units continuing education unit (CEU), n educational classes or experiences for licensed dental professionals that extend, update, or renew their knowledge of practices in their field. Some classes may be required for relicensing. for registered architects. The series has become very popular, attracting many clients who take advantage of their visit by meeting with project teams to get a status report. With offices located above Union Square, the new classroom facility is an accessible commute TO COMMUTE. To substitute one punishment in the place of another. For example, if a man be sentenced to be hung, the executive may, in some states, commute his punishment to that of imprisonment. . "It's a win-win situation all around," said David Golab who organizes the seminars. "We are able to provide an additional value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. by hosting these events for clients, the vendors get wider exposure for their products, quite often to people responsible for very large portfolios. Plus, our in-house and client architects earn their CEUs." With an emphasis on the firm's exterior restoration practice, the topics have a broad appeal to building management and maintenance professionals. Past topics have included "Green" roofing, color matching for masonry masonry: see brick; concrete; stonework; tile. masonry Craft of building in stone, brick, or block. By 4000 BC, Egypt had developed an elaborate cut-stone technique. and terra See tera. cotta cot·ta n. pl. cot·tae or cot·tas A short surplice. [Medieval Latin, of Germanic origin.] repairs, and silicone seal-ants. Future speakers are under consideration to address asbestos, mold, replacement windows This article or section has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. , roofing systems, and concrete repair. "We are not endorsing any particular vendor," said Paul Millman, principal of Superstructures, "but we have screened their products by specifying them ourselves and watching their performance over time." "The program has really taken off and exceeded our expectations." said Millman, "Its very rewarding to be able to provide this extra service and get positive feedback from our clients." |
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