concrete reinforcement development aided by Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), AR Spritzfil-cem®, is prominently featured in the company’s presentation at the SAIE 2008 International Building Exhibition which opened today at Bologna. AR Spritzfil-cem®, an alkali resistant (AR) glass fiber, is designed to bring all-round higher performance to the reinforcement of sprayed concrete in tunnel lining applications. AR Spritzfil-cem® chopped strands were conceived...
Rogers Corporation, a recognized leader in manufacturing of high-performance specialty material products, introduces their new dur-E-volt™ high voltage, constant frequency peak current mode control LED driver. Using the dur-E-volt LED driver, an LED string is driven at a fixed current that is independent of the supply voltage. This enables constant light output and enhanced device reliability. The dur-E-volt LED driver provides efficient operation...
ohn Deere is offering two new hydraulic excavators in the 12- to 13.5-metric-ton range, the 120D and 135D – mid-sized machines with big performance. The 120D is a perfect “dig-and-run” unit for jobs such as excavating basements or placing pipe and transports easily between jobs. The 135D is a reduced-tail-swing machine capable of maximum production in confined areas and work within a single lane of traffic. A short counterweight allows...
San Francisco-based SMWM, one of America’s premier, award-winning women-owned architecture, urban design and planning practices, has joined forces with Perkins+Will, a global integrated design firm with 18 North American and 3 International offices. “Combining the knowledge, expertise and resources of two such professionally complementary and philosophically aligned firms will result in one of the most comprehensive, innovative and integrated...
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...
In four short years, Florida went from a handful of certified green building projects to more than 40, and a staggering 633 are registered in the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program. Responding to the growing demand for sustainable building expertise and related technical skills, Green Building Services Inc. (GBS) moves its Orlando office to a larger space and welcomes Robert Ramage to its team. “We’re excited to see...
ProLogis, the world’s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased approximately 174,000 square feet (16,200 square meters) in Shanghai to Mitsubishi Logistics, a leading third-party logistics company in Asia. Mitsubishi Logistics will lease the space through its affiliated joint venture Shanghai Linghua Logistics Co. and will fully occupy one of the buildings at ProLogis Park Pudong Heqing,...
The CFO Advisory Group, Inc. is currently offering a Main Street Bailout package for the common taxpayer. Since the inception of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, the country’s financial system has been heading toward today’s debt and credit crash by design. Our current monetary system’s never ending need for inescapable indebtedness has reached the end of its exponential curve. We as a society simply cannot produce or trade the required...
Doug Farr, author of Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature and chair, U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Neighborhood Development, will be featured at the 2008 Great Cities Speakers Series, 6-7 p.m., Monday, October 20, at the San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo De San Antonio. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. to encourage further discussion. This presentation and reception are free to the public. However, reservations are strongly...
Hitachi Power Tools announced a new 3-1/2” Wire Weld Framing Nailer, the NR90AF. The lightweight design and powerful driving, typical of a Hitachi quality tool, are now available in a nailer for offset round head wire weld nails. Full of features for convenient operation and superior performance, this nailer is ideal for framing, siding, decking, pallet assembly, trusses and sheathing. Using nails from 2” to 3-1/2” in length, the NR90AF can...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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