Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

March 17, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine... 

Wine Guardian Introduces New Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling System

March 17, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Wine Guardian Introduces New Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling System

Wine Guardian® has announced the launch of its Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall wine cellar cooling system. Featuring a contemporary design, the quiet, energy-efficient Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall system was created by Air Innovations®, a leader in specialized environmental control systems for such industries as aerospace, pharmaceutical and cleanroom. Engineered to accommodate small- to mid-sized residential wine cellars, restaurant and hotel... 

VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in a 4×8-inch Size for Large Commercial and Residential Hardscapes

February 25, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in a 4x8-inch Size for Large Commercial and Residential Hardscapes

VAST® Enterprises, LLC, a material science research and manufacturing company, announced that it has developed a new version of VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in a 4×8-inch size. Manufactured in VAST’s proprietary composite blend of up to 95 percent recycled car tires and plastic containers, VAST Composite Pavers fulfill the most demanding requirements for hardscape beauty, design versatility, toughness, and installation efficiency. VAST’s... 

Hitachi DH38YE2 1-1/2″ Spline Shank Rotary Hammer

February 7, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Hitachi DH38YE2 1-1/2" Spline Shank Rotary Hammer

Hitachi Power Tools today introduced the DH38YE2, a 1-1/2” Spline Shank Rotary Hammer featuring more power, lighter weight, less vibration and lower noise than its long standing predecessor, the DH38YE. The next generation DH38YE2 is compact and ergonomically designed to hammer or hammer/drill holes in concrete for anchors or rebar, demolish and chisel concrete, cut, dig, tamp or drive ground rods with ease. With a powerful 8.4 Amp motor that delivers... 

Kubota Introduces New KX057-4 Compact Excavator

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Kubota Introduces New KX057-4 Compact Excavator

Kubota introduces the KX057-4, a new conventional tail swing model in the five-ton class. This new KX-4 Series compact excavator is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and increased stability in open areas. The KX057-4 offers an optional hydraulic float angle blade with 25-degree pivot angle for increased productivity; while the machine’s new design adds stability and lift capacity. Stability, Power and Productivity The conventional... 

Screwpop™ Tool new patent pending 4-in-1 keychain tool: The Screwpop™

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Screwpop™ Tool new patent pending 4-in-1 keychain tool: The Screwpop™

The Screwpop™ is a perfect convenience tool that fits right in the palm of your hand. As a screwdriver, it leverages surprisingly impressive torque delivered through a reversible snap-in Flathead and Phillips screw-bit. The compact design even functions as a ¼” nut driver for tightening loose bolts and works as a mini pry-bar for working things apart (using flathead bit). The Screwpop also functions as a bottle opener for enjoy that tasty cold... 

CircleBath Hospital by Foster + Partners

January 15, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
CircleBath Hospital by Foster + Partners

CircleBath is Foster + Partners’ first hospital and the first in a programme of new independent hospitals which offer a radical departure from orthodox approaches to hospital planning. After a period of commissioning, CircleBath is expected to open to patients in February. The compact design encourages a sense of community and well-being with facilities more comparable to a luxury hotel rather than a traditional hospital. The three-storey hospital... 

LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home

November 21, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home

For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame to help them design and manufacture a log home that is now in the final certification process to be awarded the LEED Platinum rating. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a... 

Energy-efficient Modular Frequency Inverter

November 21, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Energy-efficient Modular Frequency Inverter

Siemens Drive Technologies Division will be presenting its new modular frequency inverter SINAMICS G120P which has been specially designed for pump, fan, and compressor applications. This compact drive is particularly suitable for the energy-efficient operation of flow machines in building automation, the process industry and in the water management industry. The IP55 degree of protection also enables Sinamics G120P to be used under harsh ambient... 

New MovinCool CM25 Self-Contained, Ceiling-Mounted Air Conditioner

November 11, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
New MovinCool CM25 Self-Contained, Ceiling-Mounted Air Conditioner

The new MovinCool® CM25 self-contained, ceiling-mounted air conditioner offers the industry’s highest cooling capacity for an air conditioner of its class, but at a lower cost than conventional solutions such as precision cooling systems. It has a total cooling capacity of 25,000 Btu/h and a high sensible cooling capacity of 18,900 Btu/h, yet its manufacturer’s suggested list price is only $6,995. The compact CM25 was specifically designed for...