Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. Chooses Silver Peak Systems for WAN Acceleration

Silver Peak Systems, the leader in scalable Wide Area Network (WAN) acceleration, announced that Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. (DAA), the leading civil engineering firm based in Dallas, selected Silver Peak NX appliances to improve the performance of AutoCAD 2D designs and 3D models across the WAN. DAA is leveraging Silver Peak’s unique network optimization capabilities to improve collaboration among employees and save bandwidth costs... 

Rapidwire(TM) Welded Wire Partition System by Wirecrafters®

The RapidWire(TM) system utilizes a modular design which allows for combinations of standard parts to meet application specific requirements. The system’s three basic components: panels, posts and doors provide the flexibility to design and install any configuration of security enclosure. By the nature of its welded wire design, the RapidWire(TM) partition system provides an unparalleled level of security. Panels securely attach to heavy duty... 

Viewpoint V6 Software(R) Integrated Donley’s Inc. Operations

Donley’s, a leading regional commercial construction manager, design/builder and general contractor, has selected Viewpoint V6 Software® from Portland, Oregon-based Viewpoint Construction Software™ to fully integrate all aspects of its operations including Accounting and Project Management. “We were challenged with our current software vendor in a number of areas, but the three most important were integrating accounting and project management,... 

IP68-rated convection heater for difficult applications

Intertec announces a compact new convection electric heater that has been designed for temperature maintenance or control in harsh environments such as wells, tunnels, water and wastewater plants, pulp/paper mills, rendering/food processing environments, and any dusty or wet process conditions. The heater has been optimized for reliability, through features including a fully potted and factory-sealed design, and is rated to IP68 — allowing it to... 

MLSListings Launches Strong Authentication System

MLSListings Inc, a Silicon Valley-based regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS), announced the launch of an innovative online security initiative featuring the A-OK On-Demand service from Arcot Systems. Selected for its ease of use and powerful capabilities, the A-OK On-Demand service transparently protects the identities and data of MLSListings’ users. MLSListings is using this solution for user identity verification as part of MLS data security... 

The Lyle Anderson Companies Prepare for the Future

At a chaotic time in the real estate and financial markets, the Lyle Anderson companies, with a history of four successful decades in the real estate business, are focused on plans for a strong future. Yesterday, the Anderson companies informed residents, property owners, club members and employees at their Superstition Mountain (Arizona), Las Campanas (New Mexico), Hokuli’a (Hawaii) and Loch Lomond Golf Club (Scotland) properties that directors... 

Merger to Create Ohio’s Largest Affordable Housing Owner-Manager Firm

In a move that will create the state’s largest owner and manager of affordable housing, The Wallick Companies, Columbus, and Stern-Hendy Properties, Cincinnati, announced today the merger of the firms’ operations. It is expected to be complete by December 31. The merger results in growing the combined portfolio to more than 12,000 units. Currently Stern-Hendy manages 4,000 units in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, and Wallick manages... 

DEERE ROLLS OUT TWO NEW WHEELED EXCAVATORS

John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, featuring Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44, 974 lbs. and the 220D W at 51, 368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and rear outriggers.... 

GBW Contracts Ltd – Glass Block Walling Specialists

Banbury School, Ruskin Road, England; The nationwide experienced glass blocks installers, GBW Contracts Ltd, hands over the project to Mansell after a successful completion. Our involvement was the supplying and installing of the La Rochere Bubble patterned fire glass blocks to 27 windows in the new teaching blocks, allowing extra light into the press classrooms and also providing visual features to the school. The fire rated glass blocks achieve... 

JOHN DEERE INTRODUCES NEW 120D AND 135D EXCAVATORS

ohn Deere is offering two new hydraulic excavators in the 12- to 13.5-metric-ton range, the 120D and 135D – mid-sized machines with big performance. The 120D is a perfect “dig-and-run” unit for jobs such as excavating basements or placing pipe and transports easily between jobs. The 135D is a reduced-tail-swing machine capable of maximum production in confined areas and work within a single lane of traffic. A short counterweight allows...