Tony and Jeff Vallone to Open New Restaurant in Weingarten’s River Oaks Shopping Center

Weingarten Realty Investors announced that iconic Houston restaurateurs Tony and Jeff Vallone will open a new signature bistro and wine bar at River Oaks Shopping Center in early fall 2009. The yet-to-be-named Italian restaurant and wine bar will be a highlight of the newly redeveloped northwest corner of the center, located at the intersection of Shepherd and West Gray. Featuring a first-floor dining room and outdoor dining area and a second level... 

Lighting Science Group Designs, Manufactures, and Installs Interactive Led Lighting Systems for Dutch Nightclub

Lighting Science Group, a global developer and integrator of intelligent and efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, announced today that it has installed several integrated LED systems to create an interactive, dynamic lighting experience for the newly opened Club Devo in Goes, Netherlands. Using close to 100 percent LED technology for its lighting needs, Club Devo is the first nightclub in Europe believed to implement LED lighting systems... 

Many Save on Utility Bills Indoors, but Not with Their Yard, Lawn, or Garden

While most (96 percent) of U.S. adults have personally adopted sustainable or energy efficient practices at home, comparatively fewer (58 percent) use energy or water saving techniques in their yard, lawn, or garden, according to a new national survey about sustainability. Conducted online by Harris Interactive® on behalf of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the results were presented at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Philadelphia. Of... 

Urban Restaurant and Retail Marketplace Plans to Open in Summer 2009

U.S. Equities Realty, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced today that it is beginning construction on MetraMarket. Connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop, MetraMarket is a 100,000-square-foot restaurant and retail development that will enliven the area through its eclectic mix of dining and shopping options. Several of MetraMarket’s tenants are scheduled to open in summer 2009. MetraMarket will... 

New Haven Selects Preferred Developer for Coliseum Site

The City of New Haven is pleased to announce the selection of Northland Investment Corporation as the preferred developer for the former Coliseum site. The site is a 4.5-acre surface parking lot located on the southern end of the Ninth Square neighborhood in downtown New Haven which is bounded by North Frontage Road, State Street, George Street, and South Orange Street. The City will enter into negotiations with this developer for the period of time... 

Duke Realty Corporation Selected to Build New Office Campus in Cincinnati for 1,400 Employees

Duke Realty Corporation has been selected to construct a 403,800-square foot, built-to-suit office campus for GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Corporation (GE – News) that is a leading producer of jet engines for commercial and military aircraft. The corporate office campus will include two, four-story “L”-shaped buildings, into which GE Aviation will consolidate approximately 1,400 office personnel, including more... 

IMS Named One of Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Integrated Mortgage Solutions (IMS), a collateral protection resource for the mortgage servicing industry, has been named by Inc. magazine as one of 2008’s Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. IMS, which has tripled revenue in the past year, and president Cheryl Lang, will be honored at the 27th Annual Inc. 5000 Conference and Awards ceremony September 18-20, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington,... 

BetaLED™ Begins Mass Production of LEDway™ Streetlights

The first production run of the revolutionary LEDway Streetlight from BetaLED, using the latest in light-emitting diode (LED) technology, rolled off Beta Lighting’s manufacturing line Tuesday, August 5. The first LEDway off the line was presented to Beta Lighting President Al Ruud, with fixtures two through 21 shipping to the City of Racine for installation later this month at various locations.

Pressure switches and differential-pressure switches for gas-explosive zones

Not only do explosions often cause severe damage to property – not infrequently, they lead to personal injuries and invalidity. Obviously, as far as possible, such dangerous situations must be prevented in the first place. In some areas of industry, such as the chemicals sector, however, ignitable gas or air mixtures are frequently inevitable. Here, it is absolutely essential to avoid sources of ignition. Technical devices are one such potential... 

RIKEN provides unique solutions for kitchen and bathroom walls, high-speed train interiors, outdoor films, furniture, and floor coverings.

RIKEN provides unique solutions for new applications such as kitchen and bathroom walls, high-speed train interiors, outdoor films, furniture, and floor coverings. Key to Rivestar’s successful acceptance by environmentally-conscious Japanese companies is that the material does not damage incinerators and burns cleanly, leaving only water and carbon dioxide residues. In addition, designers and brand owners will maintain or build their socially-responsible...