
The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,...
A cordless nailer—it’s true. This ingenious nailer is powered by battery and fuel cells, beating the heck out of a cumbersome, heavy, loud compressor. Still, it’s amazingly light and easy to handle because of its smart, compact design. For the professional, it’s a huge time saver—there’s no setup involved. For the do-it-yourselfer, it’s the power and convenience of a compressor-fired pneumatic nailer without the...
‘Structure and Architecture’ is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of architecture and structural engineering. MacDonald explains the basic principles of structure and describes the ranges of structure types in current use. Furthermore, the book links these topics directly with the activity of architectural design and criticism. An update of the first edition, ‘Structure and and
Vico Software announced today its partnership with Autodesk whereby Vico’s 5D Virtual Construction™ solutions and services will be integrated with Autodesk’s leading technology and solutions for the AEC industry. With the adoption of BIM accelerating, it is advantageous for General Contractors and Owners to have the combination of Vico’s integrated 5D capabilities within the Autodesk solutions environment. According to Clay Freeman,...
NOF intends to acquire 2 properties on Nov. 5, 2008 Left: ‘PMO Nihonbashi Honcho’, a newly completed high quality mid-size office building in central Tokyo. Right: ‘Nomura Sapporo Building’, a large scale office building with an excellent location and high specifications, completed in July, 2008 in Sapporo city, Hokkaido. Nomura Office Fund Determined the Acquisition – PMO Nihonbashi Honcho for JPY5,000 Million and Nomura...

Since the grand opening Big South Fork has gotten numerous inquiries from Canadian pilots looking to have a warm retreat, and with the current currency situation, a good deal. Located in an area renowned for its lush landscape, abundant wildlife, cascading waterfalls, and rivers, the beauty of the landscape and its surrounding tight knit community were all considered when designing Big South Fork [Airpark in Tennessee]. The goal was to create a first-class...
Classic Mission style meets the electronic age in this computer desk. Sides have the traditional 5-slat Mission look. Beneath the spacious desktop is a slide-out keyboard tray and side drawer for supplies. Matches Mission TV/VCR stand, entertainment center and bookcases (each sold separately). Wood. Imported. 29.5Hx47Wx20D”.
There are plenty of chop saws on the market, but there are a few features that set the DeWalt DW715 apart from the mitering crowd. First among them, we think, is the great detent override, because every corner in your workday is not a perfect 90 degrees. With most saws, it’s impossible to set a miter at 44.5 degrees, because you’ll slide right into the otherwise handy detent. But on this DeWalt, a simple override lets you lock into the exact...
Battery backup maintains time settings during power failures / Aux & MP3 line-in jack / Adjustable LED side accent lights / Snooze & dimmer bar
Amazingly light, super compact and easy to load and fire, the 90AD is a nice change from the beefy nailers that framers are used to. Hitachi went to aluminum on this body, and it really cuts down on the weight of the tool. It’s only 7 pounds, the lightest we’ve seen in its class, yet it drives 2- to 3-1/2 inch nails in all kinds of applications: floor and wall framing, truss and window build-up, subflooring and roof decking, wall sheathing and...
Autodesk, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Softimage – a developer of 3D technology for the film, television and games markets – for approximately $35 million. On October 23, 2008, Autodesk announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage from Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID – News). “We welcome Softimage customers, strategic partners and employees...
Whether you’re tired of that manual stapler or just ready to upgrade, this 18-gauge pneumatic crown stapler from Campbell Hausfeld offers a world of user-friendly features for stapling delicate trim work, light cabinet assembly, and more. This versatile stapler accepts a wide range of staples from 3/8- to 1-¼ inches in length. The narrow, ¼-inch staple width provides steadfast attachment with minimal surface impact. An adjustable depth control...
Skanska is selling the ongoing office project Havneholmen Tower in Copenhagen. The buyer is Fastighetsaktiebolaget Norrporten, which will take possession of the property in January 2011. Skanska is responsible for leasing of the project until the end of June 2014. The project was started in the first quarter of 2008 and no leases have been signed yet, but negotiations are in progress with several potential tenants. The final development gain depends...
This charming dining table is 46 inches in diameter and suitable for four people. Made of Southern Cypress it is resistant to decay. This outdoor table has a weathered antique look and is finished with a water-based stain. A UV inhibitor is used in the stain to provide good color retention and resist fading. Easily add shade by utilizing the 1.75 in. umbrella hole for more decor versatility. All hardware is stainless steel to prevent rusting. Some...
Jaycee Functional Furniture Classic Soft Collection TV stand is constructed of engineered wood with genuine wood veneer.TV stand features 3/4” thick panels and shelves, tempered glass doros, five adjustable shelves, six side storage cubbies, and a wood veneer finish. Hutch has three adjustable shelves. One bookcase is 19-1/2”W and has one door and shelf on bottom and glass door with three glass shelves on top. CD tower has ten shelves...