Engel & Völkers Real Estate Opens in Punta del Este, Uruguay

January 30, 2010 Filed Under: Real Estate
Engel & Völkers Real Estate Opens in Punta del Este, Uruguay

Engel & Vôlkers North Mallorca and Menorca, Spain opens their first real estate office in Punta del Este, Uruguay. In this major strategic move, E&V are expressing their confidence in the international real estate market which continues to recover from economic downturn, with an increasing number of people seeking their place in the sun. Since the early 1960’s, Punta del Este has made its mark on the international “jet set”... 

New remote solar charger line

January 17, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

ICP Solar Technologies and The Coleman Company have launched the Coleman line of portable solar chargers, designed to provide backup or primary power for vehicles such as automobiles, boats, RVs and for remote living applications. The line includes five models for a range of applications, plus an intelligent charge controller to ensure batteries reach maximum capacity. All chargers come with plug’n'play for quick connections, a cigarette lighter... 

Thermafiber Mineral Wool Insulation Products

March 19, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Thermafiber Mineral Wool Insulation Products

Thermafiber makes a variety of mineral-fiber insulation products from pre-consumer recycled iron-ore slag for commercial and residential thermal, sound attenuation, and fire-resistant construction applications. Both batt and boardstock materials are available in a wide range of densities, facings, thicknesses, and R-values. Thermafiber products, according to the manufacturer, are noncombustible without flame retardants, are odor-free, will not absorb... 

Classic Black Finish Wood Bedroom Night Stand

May 21, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Classic Black Finish Wood Bedroom Night Stand w/Drawer Beautify and furnish your bedroom with this lovely night stand with drawer. Item is crafted with black finish wood that is built to last and give you many years of service. Matching twin bed, dresser, mirror and chest are sold separately. Dimensions Measure: 19″L 16″W 23″HView product details at Amazon

DeWalt D51823 Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

February 20, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

What a beauty! One of the lightest framing nailers available, this DeWalt weighs in at just 7-1/2 pounds but packs a wallop, sending nails into even the hardest woods with minimal recoil. Dry fire lockout prevents this workhorse from firing empty, and should it jam up, you’ll be working again in no time thanks to DeWalt’s well-engineered quick-release jam-clearing mechanism. You can change the depth of the drive in a jiffy, too, and without... 

Porter-Cable 557 7.5 Amp Plate Joiner

January 22, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Though this Porter-Cable tool is priced higher than comparable DeWalt and Makita models, the 557 is Amazon.com’s top-selling plate joiner. Its success is perhaps due to its very powerful 7-1/2 amp motor–the largest in the industry–which turns the blade at 10,000 rpm and does an excellent job of making clean cuts in any kind of wood. As well as cutting slots for the standard no. 0, 10, and 20 biscuits, Porter-Cable’s joiner... 

Modern Green Living at Troon Tusayan Hillside Home

December 30, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Modern Green Living at Troon Tusayan Hillside Home

The panoramic valley, city light, and mountain views are just the beginning of the highlights for this Troon Tusayan hillside home. Built by Construction Zone, the simple concept was to create a home that is conscious of its environment and will provide generations of modern green healthy living. Glass, steel, stone, and concrete are the building blocks, and the mountain’s constant breezes are fully utilized to aid in cooling and heating the structures. Solar... 

Brookfield Investments Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

November 15, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

Brookfield Investments Corporation reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of $60 million, compared to a net loss of $58 million for the same period last year. The results for the first nine months of 2008 reflect other income of $160 million, as described further below, partly offset by a $62 million net loss from the company’s forest product investments. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was... 

Strathwood St. Thomas Cast Aluminum Chaise Lounge with Cushion

June 24, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Product Features * All-weather chaise lounge with synthetic tweed cushion; adjustable, 6-position back * Made of durable yet lightweight cast aluminum; 300-pound capacity * Wide ribbed design on frame; dark finish with bronze highlights and silver flecks * Chaise measures 28-1/2 inches wide by 77 inches long by 44 inches high * Cushion measures 85-1/2 inches long by 24 inches wide by 4 inches thick

Ballard Library in Seattle, Washington

August 12, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
Ballard Library in Seattle, Washington

Such a great project design had been finished by the architect and designer Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. This architect had designed The Ballard, a 15,000 square foot building that is used as the public library. The modern design both interior and exterior shows the great work of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson architect. This Ballard Library is located in the northwestern part of Seattle, Washington. To the north it is bounded by Crown Hill, (N.W. 85th Street);...