Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Friday, November 13th 2009
Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized with eight industry awards for infrastructure projects, including the Best Overall Award from the Design-Build Institute of America for rebuilding the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old bridge collapsed in 2007. The I-35W Bridge project, recipient of more than 20 industry awards to date, was again recognized with the Design-Build... 

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Board Announces Plans to Move and Elevate Building

Friday, November 13th 2009
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Board Announces Plans to Move and Elevate Building

The Board of Directors of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library announced today that it is pursuing a plan to move and then elevate its flood-damaged museum building. The museum building will become part of a new and expanded facility. The 15-year-old structure is an architectural icon in Cedar Rapids and the museum’s red roof rising above the 2008 floodwaters depicted the Cedar Rapids disaster around the world. In an effort to... 

New GE LED Module Simplifies Lighting, Makes Luminaires Upgradeable and Serviceable

Thursday, November 5th 2009
New GE LED Module Simplifies Lighting, Makes Luminaires Upgradeable and Serviceable

General lighting with energy efficient long-lasting LEDs in directional applications such as recessed downlights, tracks, pendants and sconces becomes as easy as changing a standard light bulb early next year. A new technology “twist” from GE Consumer & Industrial—a small puck-shaped LED module that gives lighting designers and end-users the ability to easily upgrade LED lighting as technology advances—addresses the inflexibility of integrated... 

Full Tower Crane Training comes to Shady Grove

Monday, November 2nd 2009
Full Tower Crane Training comes to Shady Grove

The latest aid to on-site training is a Potain MDT 178 topless tower crane located close to the classrooms at Shady Grove. High Resolution Photograph Manitowoc Crane Care’s state-of-the-art training facility at its Shady Grove, Pa., U.S., facility now offers a complete range of tower crane training programs. The training program is a direct response to customer demand, and Manitowoc Crane Care is now able to offer a level of tower crane training... 

Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Sunday, October 25th 2009
Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Children in Trumbull (CT) have one more reason to go outside, play and get dirty – a sustainable playground – thanks to Wilton-based Sun Products Corporation, makers of fabric care products including all®, Wisk® and Snuggle®. Sun Products’ FULL CIRCLE playground initiative utilizes “plastic for playgrounds” representing the equivalent of 50,000 Sun Products plastic (HDPE#2) laundry containers recycled and saved from landfills.... 

National Crane 1100 Series Mounted on Tracked Carrier

Wednesday, October 21st 2009
National Crane 1100 Series Mounted on Tracked Carrier

The National Crane 1100 Series, which is fitted with a man-basket, is part of a large fleet of similar units owned by NESCO Sales based in Bluffton, Ind. NESCO rents these specialty units to customers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NESCO has opted for the National Crane 1100 series because it has a maximum tip height of 161 ft and each is equipped with a wireless remote that allows workers to hoist themselves to the heights required... 

The Honors College at Arizona State University in Tempe

Friday, October 16th 2009
The Honors College at Arizona State University in Tempe

American Campus Communities Inc., one of the largest owners, managers and developers of high-quality student housing properties in the U.S., announced today that the grand opening ceremony for Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe, is to be held 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15. Speakers include ASU President Michael Crow, Dean Mark Jacobs, Craig and Barbara Barrett, Bayless, and ASU honors students. Tours of the campus... 

Brookfield Properties’ 1225 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Friday, October 9th 2009
Brookfield Properties' 1225 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Brookfield Properties Corporation announced that its recently redeveloped 1225 Connecticut Ave. office building in Washington, DC has earned LEED Platinum certification – the industry’s highest rating for environmental sustainability. It is the first redeveloped office building in the Eastern United States to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The following building features facilitated the LEED-CS (Core & Shell) Platinum rating from the... 

Custom-Bilt Metals Moves Vail Shingles into Distribution

Wednesday, September 9th 2009
Custom-Bilt Metals Moves Vail Shingles into Distribution

Custom-Bilt Metals is launching their category-leading Vail Titan Select Steel & Vail Majestic Copper shingles into the national market place strictly through one-step distribution. Vail shingles are now being supplied to a growing number of independent wholesale building materials distributors and roofing supply houses nationwide, with more partnerships being added on a regular basis throughout the year. This new sales model for Custom-Bilt... 

Wall Graphics Vinyl from Hexis

Saturday, July 18th 2009
Wall Graphics Vinyl from Hexis

Hexis, announces the launch of a new printable cast vinyl film for wall graphics. The VCSR100WG1 is designed for direct application onto brick, concrete or plaster walls. The compound is made of a highly conformable 50µm vinyl and it carries a high tack adhesive to ensure perfect adhesion on such irregular surfaces. The VCSR100WG1 can be stuck directly on brick walls and will achieve the most stunning visual effects. Hence virtually any indoor or...