Timber cladding by Finnforest

Finnish European Redwood is subjected to temperatures over 200ºC to encourage chemical and structural changes that reduce moisture content. The result is more durable and stable than normal timber, with resistance to insects and fungal decay, a good choice for external cladding. Website: www.finnforest.co.uk

ING Renault F1 Team Sustainable Computational Aerodynamics Research Centre

Faced with two challenges in creating a new research and development facility – meeting an almost impossible construction deadline and ensuring minimal environmental impact – the ING Renault F1 Team turned to ABM Bridge Systems to win the race against time. The resulting, Computational Aerodynamics Research Centre at the team’s HQ in Enstone, Oxfordshire, has now been recognised by the Concrete Society as an outstanding example in the Concrete... 

Hitachi introduces two new ZW wheel loaders

Hitachi has introduced two new models to further strengthen its popular ZW wheel loader line-up. The ZW140 and ZW150 join the ZW180, ZW220, ZW250 and ZW310, which have already made a significant impact in the key European markets. Hitachi engineers have used their vast experience and unrivalled expertise to extend the range of wheel loaders to complement the established Zaxis-3 excavators. The market-leading technology at their disposal has enabled... 

Prepac Elite Collection 16″ Broom Cabinet

PREPAC WEW-1624 Elite Collection 16 inch Deep Garage/Laundry Room Topper/Wall Cabinet, 1 Door

Elite Collection 16 inch Deep Garage/Laundry Room Topper/Wall Cabinet, 1 Door The ELITE Storage Collection is a versatile storage program that is attractive enough to be used in any home storage area including: Laundry, Bedroom, Utility, Kitchen, Mudroom Garage. With eight cleverly designed models, ELITE provides enough flexibility to accommodate most storage applications Contemporary white finish finish

Fluor Acquires Engineering Companies in Belgium and Spain

Fluor Corporation announced that it recently acquired two private engineering companies in Europe. The acquisitions include UNEC Engineering N.V. of Antwerp, Belgium, and Europea de Ingenieria y Asesoramiento (E.I.A.) of Tarragona, Spain. Both companies will become part of the European operations of Fluor’s Global Services business group. Financial details for these transactions were not disclosed. The E.I.A. and UNEC purchases are part of Fluor’s... 

CWCapital Investments Hires Hugh Hall to Develop Mortgage Investment Business

CWCapital Investments (CWCI), a full service, commercial real estate investment management firm, announced that it has hired Hugh Hall as Managing Director. Hall will report to CWCI President Charles Spetka, and will be working to develop new capital sources and investment opportunities for CWCI, including the creation of a third-party, managed fund focused on mortgages and senior debt. Mr. Hall was a founder of Gramercy Capital Corp. and served as... 

The Streets of Buckhead Enhances Collection of Luxury Retailers

The Streets of Buckhead, a world-class luxury destination that combines international boutiques, fine dining and exclusive residences in a streetscape setting welcomes upscale clothiers Brioni, Leggiardo and Shirts & Co. by Domenico Vacca. Ben Carter, founder and chairman of Ben Carter Properties, is creating the region’s premier luxury shopping experience in the heart of Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead community. The development already boasts... 

Ditec automated sectional overhead doors fitted to the sixty garages featured in the Valencia (Spain) street race track

Once again, Ditec will open the doors or, more appropriately, the garage doors to car and motorbike racing teams! This time Ditec has fitted special automations for sectional overhead doors installed in the 60 garages featured in the new Valencia (Spain) street race track. After fitting entrances to the paddocks of Ducati Corse, Ferrari Corse, and of other famous Motomondiale teams (Aprilia, Yamaha, Honda), Ditec products can now be seen in the more... 

U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing sustainable design, as well as their opinions about the green building movement. This year’s index shows an increase in the implementation of sustainable design practices from architects and building owners. In addition, it shows that...