NKBA Chapter Meeting

NKBA WI/UP Chapter Meeting

By Hannah Christopherson This Spring Semester has the NKBA Student chapter busy as we start off in March on the 13th, with NKBA WI/UP Chapter Meeting with Chief Architect software and Stone Harbor Hardware! This event was hosted by The Waters in Oshkosh WI. Second meeting for the northern area of Wisconsin, as previous meeting was in Green Bay WI and past meetings has been held in Madison/ Milwaukee area. The evening started with supper and catching up with students who graduated the previous year, after supper a presentation was shown to learn about a quick way to show clients and designers learn how to use Chief Architect software as a reference to what the future design would look be once finished. The NKBA meeting also had representatives of Stone Harbor Hardware, where they showed a model of the different hardware used in each setting room of the house. The NKBA Student Chapter of FVTC is looking forward to more meetings with the NKBA WI/UP Chapter Meeting.

NETWORKING

During our time at The Waters, The NKBA had a wonderful time connecting with business professionals and made strong networking relationships. Designers and people who work in the design field, come from across the Wisconsin area to meet new members of the NKBA and to know more about the latest trends.

CHIEF ARCHITECT SOFTWARE:

If there was ever a time where a client needed a better understanding on knowing how their kitchen, bath or room would look like once its finished. Chief Architect software is a user-friendly program to bring projects and building to perspective. Chief Architect software also has partner up with the NKBA industry to give designers and companies the study guide to be certified in the NKBA industry. Chief Architect also has a mobile app for users to have for quick access.

STONE HARBOR HARDWARE

Is a company out of Appleton Wisconsin that deals with the hardware of bathrooms, kitchens and hardware for most rooms. They offer standard hinges, ball-bearing hinges, double-acting spring hinges and adjustable spring hinges, as well as decorative hinge pin caps and other door hardware.

Check Out These Links!

facebook.com/NKBAWIUPp

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nkbawi.comcheifarchitect.comstoneharborhardware.com