Texas Stadium Implosion Set for April 11, 2010

January 17, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Texas Stadium Implosion Set for April 11, 2010

The City of Irving announced today that Texas Stadium, the iconic facility that served as home of the Dallas Cowboys for 37 years, will be imploded at daybreak on Sunday, April 11, 2010. “City officials are currently determining logistics such as staging and viewing areas, parking, and how to manage traffic around the stadium.” Interest is building and outlets are being developed so the public can be involved in the demolition progression from... 

WorkScapes at Newport Beach Welcomes Lionakis, Inc.

November 24, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
WorkScapes at Newport Beach Welcomes Lionakis, Inc.

Despite a slow economy, WorkScapes at Newport Beach is bustling with activity, including a new 3,587 square foot lease, signed by Lionakis, Inc. to accommodate the architectural firm’s growing business. The firm specializes in innovative design that integrates sustainability and technology. In addition to its new Newport Beach location at 20371 Irvine Avenue, Lionakis has offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Modesto, Reno and Seattle. WorkScapes... 

Deluxe Systems Custom Structural Industrial Mezzanine

November 7, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Deluxe Systems Custom Structural Industrial Mezzanine

Deluxe Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial mezzanines in Tampa, Florida. We custom design structural mezzanines to meet additional plant floor space needs – from manufacturing, assembly, inventory/parts storage to additional office space (to name just a few). In these economic times it may be very difficult to justify/finance a building addition or a new building when additional space is needed. A custom mezzanine can be designed to... 

Tough doors for Waste & Recycling facilities

October 13, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Tough doors for Waste & Recycling facilities

Michael Whitley Architects, acting as Project Managers for North Down Borough Council, approached Crawford UK, to ask them for the most appropriate door solution for the Bangor project. Not only was keeping dust and odour in the plant a key criterion, but they also asked for a number of other requirements to be considered. They had looked at roller shutter doors but felt these did not look aesthetically pleasing and had a perception of being noisy.... 

Golden Square and Golden Villas Open in Pompano Beach

October 4, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Golden Square and Golden Villas Open in Pompano Beach

Water front views, Energy-Star appliances, cultured marble vanities and ceramic tile floors are just a few of the amenities that allow the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach and Pinnacle Housing Group to redefine the notion of affordable housing. On September 17th, Golden Square and Golden Villas, located at 1415 N.W. 18th Drive, introduced the new face of quality affordable rental communities. A Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated... 

Eclisse Glass Sliding Doors

September 26, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement, Real Estate
Eclisse Glass Sliding Doors

Originally a 19th century silk mill, Dandridge’s Mill has now been completely restored in order to create four luxurious and low energy homes in the heart of Oxfordshire. The development combines the buildings’ traditional history with the latest technology in the building sector including some Eclisse glass sliding pocket doors. Built in the 1820s in East Hanney, the mill was purchased by Hallidays Developments who wanted to undertake an... 

Viking New Flush-Style Residential Sprinkler

September 1, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Viking New Flush-Style Residential Sprinkler

Viking Corporation, a worldwide leader in fire protection and life safety systems, is pleased to introduce a new 4.9 (71) K factor, “flush-style” sprinkler to its leading Freedom® residential line. With its low flow and pressure requirements, the new model VK476 pendent sprinkler is both a hydraulically-efficient and aesthetically-pleasing solution for protecting all types of residential applications, including ceilings with beams. The... 

192-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Community at San Francisco’s Mission Bay

April 4, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
192-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Community at San Francisco’s Mission Bay

Urban Housing Group announced that its new luxury apartment community, Strata at Mission Bay, is open for leasing. The 192-unit mixed-use community is located on a new portion of Fourth Street and Mission Rock Street in San Francisco, near the growing UCSF Mission Bay life-science campus, amidst thriving Mission Bay and AT&T Park. Strata has opened strongly, already having leased over 30 residences. Strata’s eight floor plans offer up to approximately... 

New Trespa Wood Decors

March 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
New Trespa Wood Decors

Trespa’s new Wood Decors extend the collection to 17 Wood Decors and 6 Naturals. These are available for the Trespa Meteon range – the architectural panel specified worldwide for exterior cladding and imaginative building facades. The high performance, aesthetically pleasing panel is available in a very extensive range of colours, metallics, natural decors and unique finishes. As trees define the natural landscape, so Wood Decors colour and... 

CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Reach New Heights in Comcast Center

February 16, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Reach New Heights in Comcast Center

Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city’s new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment. Designed to receive LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Comcast Center uses 40 percent less water than the average office building, and the building’s water fixtures will save more...