New / Green Product Showcase 2011

Air Quality Engineering Inc. (AQE) is a Professional Engineering Consulting firm that, for over 11 years, has been providing Property Management Companies with comprehensive services in the Air Quality and Environmental areas. Over these past 11 years, AQE has grown to three offices within Ontario. In 2011, AQE is expanding nation-wide with the establishment of offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa.

Sylvania LED lighting products offer the best performance in the industry at the most competitive prices. Stop by our booth to see the Professional Series LED PAR lamps featuring high CRI and unmatched lumen output for demanding applications, and the all new LED outdoor area light fixtures. When you need professional lighting results you can count on high quality products from Sylvania and the expert advice of an Albrite Sustainable Lighting Specialist.

Bullfrog Power, Canada's 100 per cent green energy provider, provides renewable energy solutions that allow homes and businesses to reduce their environmental impact and help create a cleaner, healthier world. Bullfrog's green electricity comes exclusively from wind and hydro facilities that have been certified as low impact by Environment Canada under its EcoLogoM program instead of from polluting sources like coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear. A clean, renewable alternative to fossil-fuel based natural gas, Bullfrog's green natural gas is produced in Canada from biogas facilities that have met strict environmental criteria as defined by ICF International. Thousands of Canadian homes and businesses are doing their part to address climate change and air pollution by switching to green energy with Bullfrog Power. Homes and businesses can sign up easily, quickly and affordably at www.bullfrogpower.com.

Cascadia Windows Limited manufactures fiberglass windows and doors to project-specific requirements, which allows us to design products to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines for any zone. Fiberglass frames have many life-cycle performance advantages and are made of sustainable, non-toxic materials.

In addition to windows and doors, Cascadia also produces Fiberglass Thermal Spacers for cladding attachment systems. These new state of the art products enable wall assemblies to meet the new stringent code requirements.

Call today: 604-857-4600

Catuso Inc. has introduced some of the most innovative and unique flexible stone veneers and ornamentation to the Canadian market over the past several years. Their main focus has been on the new lines of flexible slate and sandstone veneers which have opened up a whole new world of possibilities in the commercial and residential industries. These products are extremely lightweight, flexible and being natural stone may be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. Be sure to visit us in booth 643 to find out more.

The City of Calgary, Development & Building Approvals, in conjunction with a variety of industry members has developed and does promote two documents aimed at Construction Site Safety. "Practical Guide for Construction Sites in Calgary" and "On-Site Construction Safety - Best Practices" address a variety of safety issues which help to prevent injuries through education, training, advocacy and partnership as well as to encourage and to help enable exemplary construction and demolition site management practices that comply with all related legislation, regulations, standards and City bylaws.

CNJ Lighting Solutions helps businesses in both the private and public sectors to identify and eliminate inefficient lighting technologies, dramatically reduce operating costs, reduce energy consumption and improve their environmental position through Induction Lighting. With a 100,000 hour lamp-life, drastic reductions in harmful Mercury and Greenhouse Gases, and a safer, healthier, more productive lighting standard, Induction Lighting is changing the way businesses and governments look at their lighting needs.

“The Pathway to Sustainability – Flooring that Lasts” describes the recycled rubber surfaces by DINOFLEX®. Using Canadian post-consumer tire rubber and high quality colored EPDM, DINOFLEX® products are environmentally friendly, exceptionally durable, shock absorbent, slip resistant and noise reducing. With its performance and sustainability, DINOFLEX® flooring is ideal for offices, schools, libraries, theatres, retail outlets, and more! DINOFLEX® surfaces offer an innovative and cost effective solution that will have positive effects for future generations.

The Blue Duct is a revolutionary advancement in HVAC air transmission, made from a cutting edge engineered plastic that provides a compelling value proposition for both residential and commercial construction applications. This sustainable below-slab/underground ductwork promises air-and-water-tight seals, significant improvements in energy efficiency, improved air quality through mold and mildew resistance, is pre-engineered to install in 50% less time, pre-insulated to R-10, made with recycled content, and is fully recyclable.

CARNES — your single source for all your HVAC needs. With a wide range of products-diffusers, registers & grilles, variable air volume boxes, energy recovery hrv\erv, louvers, dampers, penthouse, fire & smoke dampers, and humidifiers. Why go to three or four manufactures when CARNES has it all.

ECOBUST is an excellent solution for boulder breaking, concrete patios or slabs, piers - without the mess, noise or expensive labor.

In 3 easy steps, Drill, Mix, Pour and watch it crack!

Product benefits include:

• Easy to Use & Saves Time
• 100% Environmentally Safe
• Reduce Labor Costs
• No Dust, No Noise, No Vibrations
• No Permits
• Only requires addition of water
• Guaranteed to work

The GE Energy smart® LED A19 stands apart as an excellent replacement for a standard 40W incandescent product and is expected to meet ENERGY STAR® guidelines. Product benefits include:

• Saves $77.50 in energy vs. 40 watt incandescent*
• 9 watts
• High output – 450 initial lumens/ 50 LPW
• Color 3000K, 80+ CRI
• Very long life – 25,000 hours at L70
• Omni – directional, ENERGY STAR® qualified
• Instant full brightness similar to incandescent or Halogen
• RoHS Compliant
• GE Quality and reliability

*@ 10¢ per kWh over the life of the lamp

Huntwood's unmatched menu of custom modifications makes it easy to personalize to your tastes, while keeping your budget in check.

Our unique combination of quality, affordability, flexibility and customer service has made us the leading builder-direct cabinet manufacturer in North America. Huntwood's state-of-the-art plant 567,000 sq.ft. manufacturing plant is the most environmentally friendly cabinet facility in the world.

The CSDP is an integrated energy management system for residential, small, mid-sized retail and commercial sites. The CSDP replaces the conventional electricity panel and provides scalable monitoring and control capabilities of energy consumption at the customer premises at the individual circuit level. The CSDP provides the consumer the ability to program, monitor and remotely control individual circuit levels. The CSDP can transparently control any additional power source allowing for maximum power flexibility and energy efficiency.

LEADING EDGE, LEADING GREEN.

Maxxon® is once again leading the industry – this time by making our gypsum underlayments and sound control mats ALL GREEN, ALL THE TIME. They are GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM certified…the most stringent product emission criteria in the market. Covered with a GREENGUARD-certified Maxxon underlayment, the Acousti-Mat systems are the ultimate in green-friendly sound control solutions and may help contribute points toward LEED® project certification.

Midgaard Spray Foam Systems Ltd and Icynene® Inc: A Winning Combination

This robust closed-cell spray foam insulation meets the strict standards of quality and performance with benefits such as:

• High R-value
• Air impermeable material
• Increased structural integrity for a home or commercial building
• Built-in vapor retarder / barrier
• Superior cold temperature adhesion to multiple substrates
• Formulations for all Climate Zones and Altitudes
• Low odor

ICYNENE LD-C-50: A Smart Investment

Those that choose to invest in ICYNENE LD-C-50 not only experience the superior comfort offered by this insulation and air barrier material but the added benefit of saving on heating and cooling costs by up to 50%. Furthermore, if you scan the local property re-sale listings, you will often find that Icynene® has the prestigious distinction of being listed as a selling feature of the home.

Molok® containers offer a more hygienic, efficient, and sustainable means of collecting waste, recyclables and even organics. The key to the superior performance of the Molok® deep collection system is the cylindrical, underground design, which allows for more storage capacity within less space; compaction from the natural force of gravity; and fewer odours from lower temperatures underground. The result is that Molok® containers need to be emptied less often, reducing truck traffic and lowering emissions.

NanaWall WA67 a solid wood, aluminum clad folding door system with triple glazing and a foam inter-layer is the first multi-panel door system to meet Passive House Standards as defined by the Passive House Institute. The NanaWall WA67 with argon filled Low E triple glazing has an NFRC certified U-value of .17 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of .26. It meets Energy Star requirements for all areas of the US and Canada.

Benefit from all the proven attributes of onsite electrostatic painting but now do it with a water based product. Available exclusively at Venger Group:

• Meets the most stringent LEED and environmental standards.
• VOC: .008 lbs/gal
• Odourless
• Applied electrostatically, no overspray of paint particles are put into the surrounding environment, walls, fixtures, etc.
• Dry to the touch in less than an hour

Call Venger Group at 780 986 6665 or 403 276 6663.

The ultimate ecological solution to reduce noise transmission Sonopan Panels are known for the quality of their acoustical insulating and sealing level which adapts to every type of construction. Reducing airborne noise, Sonopan panels offer unsurpassed performance levels at a reasonable price. Sonopan is made from recycled products and is 100% recyclable. When you need quality soundproofing results you can depend on Sonopan Acoustical Panels.

Kolbe products can contribute to sustainable design projects because of their durability and energy-efficient technology, as well as utilizing materials and finishes that address environmental concerns. This Kolbe Ultra Series window consists of 50-75% recycled materials. The Laminated Bamboo Veneer Lumberinterior of this particular window is sourced from managed forests. Even the exterior finish is completed in a fully encapsulated process in which the Volatile Organic Compounds in the wood preservatives and paints are destroyed.