Since March 21, 2023, 16 data center projects have been experiencing movement. These projects are valued at $3.6B. Besides the smaller upgrades and maintenance, some of the main projects we found this past week included the following of interest. Another Amazon data center in Leesburg is showing activity. Gensler out of Denver is the architect. […]
DATA CENTERS UPDATE 3.21.2023
Since March 17, 2023, 10 data center projects have been experiencing movement. These projects are valued at $1,1B. Seven of the projects were covered in the last update. There were three new ones in this report; one each in Virginia, California and South Carolina. As you are aware, data centers often “hide” in other types […]
The Importance of Certification in the Cabinet Industry
An AIM Confidential Research Report The Need for Certification Has Never Been Greater Product certification marks help businesses build trust in their products while providing a mechanism for market differentiation between brands. For consumers, certification programs offer assurance that the products they buy conform to specific requirements. For manufacturers, the programs provide a way to […]
Data Center Construction: An Insatiable Market Update
We were recently asked questions about the Data Center Market, and thought we would share them with you. Please let us know how we can help your business development. Thank you. — Jim Nowakowski on behalf of AIM. What is the outlook for the data center sector in 2022? If you ask Google, you’ll get […]
Customized Spec Analysis and Tracking Creates Increased Exposure and Targets New Business
Problem Often times, company executives are told by their sales team the reason they do not get business or a particular job is because the product or brand was not in the specs. Most construction industry professionals believe that the more often a company is listed in the spec, the better position that product or […]
How Manufacturers Make Sure Their Flush Valve Brand Doesn’t Get “Flushed” Out of Designer’s Specs
As water conservation becomes more and more critical to the commercial building industry, designers need to look at more than just cost and aesthetics when selecting a particular brand or type of flush valve. According to the 2015 EPA WaterSense Fact Sheet [1]there were over 27 million flush valve commercial toilets in existing facilities with […]
Maximize Success During the Metal Roofing Boom Through Specifications
Metal roofing has been used in a variety of commercial buildings for years. Retail centers, office buildings, public facilities and industrial properties have benefited from metal roof’s long-term performance, energy efficiency and low life cycle costs. In addition, new styles and shapes that are possible by using metal materials are boosting metal roofing’s design popularity […]
HVAC Specifications—The Importance of Brand
Architects have many factors to consider when selecting an HVAC system for the projects they are involved with. Not only are there many different types of heating and cooling systems to choose from; architects must also weigh a myriad of other factors. For example, what is the appropriate size to maximize the temperature control given […]
Influencing the Designer’s Selection in Textile Wall Finishes
Designers and architects make millions of decisions on products when it comes to designing new buildings or during major renovations. Many times, the decisions involve tradeoffs when balancing all the influencers’ needs. Do you put in a product that achieves the look you want? Should you select the product that best meets the building owner’s […]