Feature Article /
Jan 11, 2016

10 Products You should See at Construction Week 2016

By Nigel F. Maynard
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Building products are the thing at the 3rd annual Design & Construction Week.

There are various reasons residential construction professionals are heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, this week, but the main reason is to see what cool new products manufacturers will unveil at the International Builders' Show (IBS), the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), and The International Surface Event (TISE).

Considered the two biggest annual tradeshows for residential design and construction pros, KBIS and IBS are expected to see more than 110,000 attendees who will explore more than 2,500 exhibitors in more than 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space. TISE, on the other hand, attracts fabricators, installers, architects, designers, builders, and many other people involved in the stone, tile, and flooring business. 

Here are 10 new introductions you should put on your agenda:

  • Dekton surfacing are designed to capture the natural texture and depth of limestone, wood, and concrete

    Dekton by Cosentino: Designed for interior or exterior applications, the six new colors of ultra-compact Dekton surfacing are designed to capture the natural texture and depth of limestone, wood, and concrete. Sarey (shown) emulates limestone, with soft, creamy tones, dramatic veining, and color variation. dekton.com. Booth N2149.

  • The Professional 7 Series 36-inch integrated Viking range refrigerator

    Viking Range: The Professional 7 Series 36-inch integrated refrigerator flush into cabinetry with no visible hinges or grills. It features glass touch electronic controls, two full extension soft-close freezer drawers, and temperature- and humidity-controlled drawer with separate electronic control. BlueZone Fresh Preservation Technology strips microbes, ethylene, hydrocarbons, odors and other contaminants inside the refrigerator. vikingrange.com. Booth N327.

  • DaVinci Roofscapes in smokey gray

    DaVinci Roofscapes: The company is introducing more realistic profiles of its Multi-Width Slate and Bellaforté Slate polymer roofing tiles. The slate tiles will have thicker, more realistic profiles that accurately replicate real slate. Products come in 50 standard colors and five different widths. davinciroofscapes.com. Booth C2136.

  • The new affordable LaCantina vinyl folding system

    LaCantina: The new affordable vinyl folding system is aimed at the retrofit market as well as custom home and production builders.  Available in spring 2016, the door features 2 15/16-inch stile, stainless or bronze finish hardware, concealed multi-point locks, and dual-glazed glass. Standard color options include white or tan. lacantinadoors.com. Booth S1410.

  • The Size Calacatta Gold vertical bookmatch

    TheSize: The company has expanded its Classtone Collection of Neolith sintered compact surfaces to include Calacatta, a natural marble that incorporates intricate, authentic gold veining in book- or end-matched effects over a bright white backdrop. It’s available in silk and polished finishes and in 3, 6 or 12 millimeter thicknesses. neolith.com. Booth N939.

  • Wellborn trestle MDF

    Wellborn: To meet consumer demand, the cabinet company has added three new painted door styles to its lineup. The five-piece full overlay doors are made from medium density fiberboard, so they accept paint well and are available for slab drawer fronts and classic drawer front options. wellborn.com. Booth S1218.

  • GE Monogram ranges and cooktops

    GE Monogram: Developed in collaboration with FirstBuild, a Louisville-based community and micro-factory, Graphite is the new finish option for GE’s Monogram appliances, including ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, and more. The Physical Vapor Deposition process creates an exceptionally strong and scratch-resistant surface, the company says. monogram.com. Booths C5020 and N1945.

  • Wood Mode Deep Aegean

    Wood-Mode: The company has added three new finishes for its Designer Color Palette in direct response to 2016 industry color trends and consumer demand. The list includes Bright White, Platinum (a mid-tone warm gray), and Deep Aegean (a cooler blue than navy). wood-mode.com. Booth N2273.

  • Weather Shield

    Weather Shield: Featuring a 3¼-inch bottom rail for maximum glass, the new Contemporary Collection sliding door is designed with a low-profile sill and custom hardware. It’s available up to 50 feet wide, and 10 feet tall. Door panels measure up to 5 feet wide. weathershield.com. Booth C4243.

  • Poggenpohl

    Poggenpohl: The brand’s 16 new glass fronts are available in a high-gloss (which has a soft glow) and a matte finish with a reflective surface. Each appears to float on the cabinet front due to the way the glass is mounted on the cabinetry. poggenpohl.com. Booth N2149.