Transplace, Inc., a leading provider of logistics technology and transportation management services, is pleased to announce that Guardian Building Products Distribution Inc. (GBP), a leader in the building materials industry, has selected the 3PL (third-party logistics) to provide its transportation management services as it seeks to expand its business internationally. With Transplace’s expertise in international transportation, GBP believes that...
Park Plaza Professional Center announced today the signing of a lease with Prescription Pad Pharmacy for 2000 square feet at Park Plaza Professional Center. The project, on 9.77 acres, is being developed by locally based Sky Development Inc., and will consist of two four-story, 80,000 SF buildings with retail on the first floor. The project will include a four-story parking garage with 538 parking spaces to be accompanied by an additional 288 surface...
Specialist HVAC contractor Senior Hargreaves is supplying the prestigious Liverpool Hilton Hotel with ventilation ductwork and smoke extract ductwork. The contract will ensure comfort and fire safety for guests and staff at the 215 bedroom hotel. Forty seven luxury apartments are included in the development. The hotel was designed by internationally acclaimed architects Aedas and Kier Build Limited is the main contractor. Opening is scheduled for...
The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated...
Younan Hospitality Group announced today that it has successfully defended itself and won on all claims against Falcon Physician Reviews, which filed a lawsuit against Younan Hospitality Group. The suit, filed in the 160th Judicial Court of Dallas County, erroneously claimed that Falcon’s business was interrupted when Falcon breached its contracts with Younan at its Holiday Inn Select in North Dallas. In fact, a Dallas County jury unanimously concluded...
The historic buildings of Dallas’ Parkland Hospital were constructed on this 8-acre site in the Oak Lawn neighborhood in 1915 and 1921. Crow Holdings purchased the campus, which is now under construction with a restoration and major addition to the landmarked building to serve as their corporate headquarters. The central design challenge was to accommodate the company’s corporate culture (which features a non-hierarchical large room of...
Explosion hazards are a recognized issue throughout the world but controlling and mitigating these risks remains complex and an ongoing area of concern. Expert knowledge and experience is required to identify, evaluate and reduce such risks to a tolerable level. To cater the demanding needs of the industry, SGS introduced its new service: Explosion Protection offering consultation, inspection and trainings for explosion safety. The European sector...
The John Deere 313 takes on the competition again in a two-part test of sheer muscle power and hill climbing ability in the latest battle on Deere’s Skid Steer Smackdown Web site.
Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company’s patented Nansulate® PT thermal insulation and corrosion resistance coating has been incorporated into the first display home of a LandCorp alternative housing project in Seville Grove, Western Australia. The deal was finalized by the Company’s Australian distributor, Insulwest. The innovative new home was built by 20*20 Pty. Ltd....
John Deere introduces the 75D mid-sized hydraulic excavator. This conventional boom, reduced tail swing unit weighs in at 17, 637 pounds, has a 15-foot, 1-inch dig depth and is perfect for light residential, site development, underground and landscaping duties. “This excavator’s reduced tail swing and 360-degree rotation enable it to get into tight spaces, ” said Mark Wall, excavator product marketing manager for John Deere. “Once...