2.8.08 | Cedar Rapids, IA | The 2008 ARCHI-TECH AV Awards Competition issued a call for entries.The program recognizes the creative and effective integration of technology into otherwise traditional construction projects. Award winners will be featured in the July/August 2008 issue of ARCHI-TECH and showcased at the InfoComm International Exhibition. www.architechmag.com

1.24.08 | Chicago, IL | Bretford, Inc., supplier of technology and media furniture, launched BretfordCommons, a new extranet site. The site, www.bretfordcommons.com, offers customers confidential and customized information regarding order status, training modules, sales tools, and product pricing. Additionally, BretfordCommons makes it easier for customers to submit Customer Owned Materials for testing. Bretford’'s wide array of lounge furniture can be ordered in standard fabric as well as custom fabric specified by the end user. Partners simply complete an online request, then track the testing process step-by-step online from the site.

1.17.08 | High Point, NC | Brayton International, a division of Steelcase, announced a new Metro web site for ease in finding product solutions and information for customers, dealers and the design community. New features include:
- Simplified navigation with at-a-glance visuals
- The ability to browse quickly by product or category
- Quick access to resources such as brochure or price list downloads
- Viewing the Topo animation video online
- Sustainability info for key products
- Product layout tools for quick budgeting
The web site is www.metrofurniture.com