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WORLD FENCE NEWS • OCTOBER 2014 • 73 ing boards separated the usable areas of the garage from the construction zone. Award for new sustainable parking and transportation facilities excellence Boston Common Garage, Boston, Mass. Project team: Owner, Massachu- setts Convention Center Authority, executive director, James E. Rooney; director of facilities operations, Fred Peterson; account manager, Dave Levesque, Amano McGann; facility manager, Sammy Yemane, SP+ Cor- poration. The Boston Common Garage, a 1,300-space facility located under- neath America's oldest public park, is as green below as it is above. From new EV charging stations to a partnership with the Zipcar car-sharing service, the garage is one of the most environmentally-friendly in the city. Zipcar and hybrid vehicles were given priority parking near the ga- rage's four kiosks that lead to the Common, and a centralized parking area for EVs and hybrids was brand- ed to create a visible and convenient presence for the green effort. Entry and exit gates were auto- mated to cut down on idling vehicles, and the garage's lighting was replaced with energy-efficient options that cut wattage use in half. Automatic vehicle identification (AVI) readers allow EZ Pass holders monthly parking access, helping re- duce vehicle idling and carbon emis- sions. The garage's charging stations were funded through a U.S. Depart- ment of Energy grant. The Interna- tional Parking Institute is the world's largest association of parking profes- sionals and the parking industry. For more information, visit www. parking.org. Trex decking chosen for premier Dubai development project WINCHESTER, Va. — Trex Company, the world's largest manu- facturer of eco-friendly, high-perfor- mance wood-alternative decking and railing, is making a name for itself among Middle East leaders and resi- dents as part of the new Jumeirah Cor- niche Development Project in Dubai. The U.S.-based brand and global leader in composite decking was cho- sen to provide its high-performance deck boards for what will be the lon- gest constructed boardwalk in the Emirate. Part of the vision of Sheikh Mo- hammed bin Rashid, vice-president and ruler of Dubai, to enhance the quality of life for UAE residents and visitors, the Corniche project aims to convert the 14 km of beachfront – spanning six residential communities between Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa to Burj Al Arab Hotel – into a more vibrant recreational area that en- courages exercise and sporting activi- ties among both residents and tourists. Slated for completion this Novem- ber, the project will feature a five-me- ter-wide walkway, a four-meter-wide jogging track, rest areas, retail kiosks and shaded benches overlooking the beach. The Corniche will be the longest in the territory and will link with the planned Dubai Canal Project. "We are honored to have been chosen to be part of such a significant and beneficial endeavor," said Ronald W. Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex Company. "This project marks a major mile- stone for Trex, as the Corniche rep- resents one of the largest uses of Trex decking in a single public installation. "Selection of our Transcend prod- uct is a testament to the proven quali- ty and durability of Trex offerings. We look forward to bringing the Sheikh's innovative vision to life and sharing the Trex experience with the residents and visitors of the UAE through this meaningful development," Kaplan said. Trex's superior international lo- gistics capabilities met the tight de- livery and construction timeline for completion, he added. Between May and June, Trex delivered more than 27,000 square meters of decking to Tanseeq LLC, Trex's UAE distribu- tion partner, to support construction. Deliveries were strategically scheduled to ensure material was available on a "just-in-time" basis, thereby reducing the need for man- aging and storing excess stock during the build process. For more information about Trex, visit www.Trex.com. Boston Common Garage interior Boston Common Garage entrance Guaranteed Fence And Deck Sealer Specifically formulated for ease-of- application, Standard Paints exterior Wood Defender TM stains help protect and beautify wood structures. With one coat you are assured of uniform application with no runs, drips or back brushing. Mildew resistant, Wood Defender stains contain ultraviolet inhibitors to stabilize wood color and provide long lasting wood protection. Our products, techniques and equipment are proven by hundreds of successful applicators that we have trained. WWW.WOODDEFENDER.COM • ( 817 ) 477-5060 • ( 817 ) 477-5030 PRO PACKAGE ST-250 940 S. 6th Ave. Mansfield, TX 76063 INQUIRE ABOUT EQUIPMENT, START UP PACKAGES AND TRAINING REGISTER TODAY! Guaranteed Fence And Deck Sealer Separation: From the world, but not its beauty. Expand your options with PVC coated wire, from * P.O. Box CC * 3505 N. I-35 * NORMAN, OK 73070 * 1-800-348-WIRE (9473) OR FAX: 1-405-447-2830