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Bob Woodburn
Senior Member
Username: bwoodburn

Post Number: 215
Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 11:44 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

We're looking for residential cabinetry manufacturers (for kitchenettes in a design/build barracks in Texas). First place I looked was 4Specs.com (123800), where I found several dozen listings.

It's a great start, but how do you narrow that down? Can one sort by location? Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
Colin Gilboy
Senior Member
Username: colin

Post Number: 117
Registered: 09-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 11:56 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Yes - go to under all the listings - there is a green button - Show these listings in Zip Code and the page will change to a zip code order - company name, website, city, state, zip and phone.

Intended to help on LEED projects by identifying potential suppliers. Visit website, see if the products are a possible solution, call to validate specifics for the LEED credit.
Ronald L. Geren, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: specman

Post Number: 562
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 12:05 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

One thing I look for is whether or not the manufacturer is KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association) certified. However, if the project is high-end, I usually stick with AWI.

You can find out more at www.kcma.org.
George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: geverding

Post Number: 373
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 12:23 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Also consider "HUD Severe Use" cabinets. I was going to suggest not naming manufacturers based on my recollection of residential projects from days past, thinking that we did a performance based spec (KCMA, HUD severe use, etc.) However in looking back at past projects I note that we did name several manufacturers for one of our clients. I guess they had a list of folks they had pre-approved. If you wish, I'll email to you.
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec

Post Number: 449
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 12:24 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Whether its LEED or not, local manufacturers are always a good bet, shipping costs are high these days, esp. for bulk items.
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec

Post Number: 450
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 12:27 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

If you can not find a local (statewide) manufacturer, a good bet is a manufacturer with a strong and long history - Regal Kitchens based in Miami has been manuf Kitchen Cabinets for 45 years - http://www.regalkitchensinc.com/
George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: geverding

Post Number: 374
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 12:36 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Bob-

I found your email and went ahead and sent the list of mfrs.
John Bunzick, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: bunzick

Post Number: 810
Registered: 03-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 02:53 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I agree with George's comments about HUD approved cabinets. Most residential lines are made the way their made, meaning, you really can't be sure of what you're getting other than appearance-related elements. At least the HUD requirements force a reasonable level of durable construction.
Bob Woodburn
Senior Member
Username: bwoodburn

Post Number: 216
Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 12:10 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Thanks, everyone, for your help.

(Colin, I guess the fact that your "ZIP code sort" bar was bright green made it hard to perceive...a big duh!...)
Russ Hinkle, AIA, CCS
Senior Member
Username: rhinkle

Post Number: 41
Registered: 02-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 08:53 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Can you help me find the requirements for "HUD Severe Use"?
Ralph Liebing, RA, CSI
Senior Member
Username: rliebing

Post Number: 782
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 09:14 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

This may be of some help, although it is not "HUD speak"--
http://www.midamericacabinets.com/showroom/box_style/mesaHUD.html

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