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Archives for 2014
QA Graphics Helps Popular Supermarket
July 1, 2014
Hy-Vee operates 236 supermarket and drugstores in eight Midwestern states and is working to more fully engage its customers, employees and supply chain in its efforts to become more sustainable in how it builds, operates and stocks its stores.
To meet its sustainability goals, Hy-Vee has prioritized its efforts around five key areas: green building, energy and resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, products and sourcing, and packaging and the supply chain.
All new stores are designed to achieve LEED® certification. New stores include a number of sustainable features, including concrete floors, extensive use of natural and efficient lighting, and on-site electric vehicle charging stations. A number of energy monitoring and reduction strategies are used to enhance building energy efficiency. Programs are also in place for the recycling of a variety of materials, including construction waste, store consumables and a food recovery program in which a large amount of edible food is donated, while inedible food is diverted from landfills. Hy-Vee is also increasing its focus on sourcing local, sustainable, and natural and organic products.
To keep consumers informed, Hy-Vee looked to QA Graphics to develop Hy-Vee360, a website dedicated to sustainability and healthy living, and Sustainable Building Dashboards, which are interactive touch screen displays located at all new store locations. Hy-Vee360 provides detailed information about company-wide sustainability efforts, while the healthy living section provides information about Hy-Vee’s efforts to help customers adopt more healthy lifestyles. The website also features a frequently asked questions section and a blog highlighting the latest news on both fronts.
Displayed at eight, and soon to be 11, Midwest stores, the Sustainable Building Dashboards provide a 3D layout of a store showing where sustainable features can be found. Interactive demonstrations illustrate how daylighting, cool roofs and car charging stations function. A checklist details how each store was designed to meet LEED certification guidelines. Real-time data illustrates how much electricity is being used throughout the store and also provides energy savings comparisons.
QA Graphics Heads to Social Media Day 2014!
June 26, 2014
QA Graphics is pleased to join Happy Medium at its second annual Social Media Day. Happy Medium, an interactive advertising agency in Des Moines, has assembled social media expert speakers along with a panel of social media gurus.
As most of you know, social media has become a staple for any business, in almost any industry. We here at QA Graphics are excited to gain insight and socialize with other fellow industry professionals.
When:
Monday, June 30 2014
12:00 pm
Des Moines Social Club – Kum & Go Theatre
Speakers:
Mike Draper – Owner, Raygun Shirts
Scott Siepker – Iowa Nice Guy
Kaelin Zawilinski – Digital Editorial Manager, Better Homes and Gardens
Panelists:
Josh Dreyer – Marketing Director, Willis Auto Campus
Bryce Miler – Sports Columnist, Des Moines Register
Katie Stocking – Owner, Happy Medium
Mary Pink – Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Iowa State University
Norah Carroll – Digital Strategist, Veridian Credit Union
Tickets are sold out for Social Media Day 2014, but if you were one of the individuals lucky enough to get yours ahead of time, come early snag some QA Graphics swag and chat with us!
QA Graphics Obtains Niagara AX® Developer Certification
June 11, 2014
QA Graphics is proud to announce that Michael Casner has officially passed the Niagara AX® Developer Certification with 98 percent the required certification class allowing QA Graphics to be a Niagara AX®development company.
QA Graphics is heavily involved with the open framework software, Niagara AX®. The company is the leader in the building automation industry with visualization and graphics. Steve Chase, the companies building controls UI design manager says “having the ability to develop tools for Niagara AX® gives our team productivity tools that translate to efficiencies in dollars to our customers. We have a large team of designers dedicated to working on BAS graphics, having a developer on staff will make us even better”.
Additionally, QA Graphics will expand its integration into the platform with its award winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® (EEED) and Bridge Data Manager®, products that are used for sustainability education and utility data logging.
QA Graphics Bridge Data Manager Chosen as Money-Saving Product by BUILDINGS Magazine
June 5, 2014
QA Graphics is proud to announce that BUILDINGS magazine has selected the Bridge Data Manager as a 2014 Money-Saving Product winner. The Bridge Data Manager product is part of an elite group of 97 products showcased in the magazine’s June 2014 issue.
Finalists were evaluated by the BUILDINGS editorial staff for the money-saving qualities they offer to building owners and facility managers in areas such as energy consumption, water savings, lighting, envelope improvement, and maintenance.
The Bridge Data Manager is a data logging tool built on the powerful Microsoft .NET Framework to run as a Windows service. This data logging software provides flexible licensing and is easily deployed in any network to fit IT security policies. The intuitive, web-based user interface makes it easy to work with and is compatible with standard Microsoft Excel and SQL reporting tools.