Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Friday, November 13th 2009
Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized with eight industry awards for infrastructure projects, including the Best Overall Award from the Design-Build Institute of America for rebuilding the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old bridge collapsed in 2007. The I-35W Bridge project, recipient of more than 20 industry awards to date, was again recognized with the Design-Build... 

In Weekly Cycles: Apartment Walls and Slabs in Fair-faced Concrete Quality

Wednesday, November 11th 2009
In Weekly Cycles: Apartment Walls and Slabs in Fair-faced Concrete Quality

GRIDFLEX, the aluminium grid slab formwork system from PERI, once again showed its numerous advantages during its initial use in Brazil. Within a very short period of time, it has been possible to construct the floor slabs of the MaxHaus Morumbi residential complex with even, ready to-be-painted ceiling surfaces. Modern living in a rectangular form In São Paulo´s Morumbi district, 128 modern apartments are currently being constructed, spread across... 

Shaw Makes History with Major Milestone at World’s Largest Surge Barrier in New Orleans

Sunday, October 25th 2009
Shaw Makes History with Major Milestone at World's Largest Surge Barrier in New Orleans

Just 10 months since breaking ground on the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Surge Barrier project, The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) has completed a major phase of construction on Lake Borgne near New Orleans, driving the final 66-inch diameter, 144-foot-long vertical pile on the foundation of the world’s largest storm surge barrier on Oct. 21, 2009. The two-mile floodwall, designed as part of a system to provide 100-year-level storm protection... 

Czajka sewage plant, Warsaw, Poland. Short construction period and high level of safety

Tuesday, October 6th 2009
Czajka sewage plant, Warsaw, Poland. Short construction period and high level of safety

The large-scale sewage treatment plant Czajka, situated to the north-east of Warsaw, is scheduled to be finished in December 2010 – and this after only a two-year construction period. With a cleaning capacity of almost 450, 000 cubic metres per day, designed for the equivalent of two million inhabitants, it will be the largest waste-water facility in Poland. Together with the Warbud construction company, PERI´s Polish engineers developed a cost-effective... 

Dura-Dock™ Loading Dock Lifts By Southworth Products

Friday, August 28th 2009
Dura-Dock™ Loading Dock Lifts By Southworth Products

Dura-Dock™ Series loading-dock lifts from Southworth Products transfer loads quickly and safely from any truck bed to any dock height, and vice versa, without ramps or inclines. Available in 5, 000 lbs. and 6, 000 lbs. capacities, Dura-Dock lifts feature corrosion-resistant, galvanized base and legs as standard. For higher capacities (up to 20, 000 lbs.) galvanized construction is optional. All Southworth dock lifts work from grade level to a maximum... 

Casa De Luz by Charles Schreiber

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Casa De Luz by Charles Schreiber

Welcome to Casa De Luz, The House of Light. Originally designed in 1962 by Charles Schreiber. Casa De Luz was defined and recently rejuvenated by nationally acclaimed award winning designer Jeffrey Rausch. Defined as The House of Light for its walls of windows, interior glass doors, and upper perimeter clerestory windows. The East floor to ceiling windows capture incredible views of Camelback, minimalist xeriscape, and the lush desert landscape from... 

Loloma 5 Live / Work by Will Bruder Architects

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Loloma 5 Live / Work by Will Bruder Architects

Loloma 5 – A completely modern Live/Work solution at a new level of urban experience and architectural design. Showcasing a fabulous palette of materials designed and conceived by Architect Will Bruder. Every unit offers commercial office space, 2 bedrooms, roof terrace, and a view patio aligned with Camelback Mountain. This was the first development in the Loloma Arts District which offers easy access to the very best of historic downtown Scottsdale,... 

The House of Earth and Light by Marwan Al Sayed Architect

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
The House of Earth and Light by Marwan Al Sayed Architect

One of the finest examples of modern desert architecture we have ever offered! City-Az/Desert Living selected this internationally recognized, well published, award winning home as one of the ten best examples of Valley Architecture. Superb design and unmatched structural integrity with detailed use of steel, cast concrete and earthen-concrete “poured-earth” construction. Exceptional features include rare select hardwoods, polished concrete... 

David Wright Residence by Frank Lloyd Wright

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
David Wright Residence by Frank Lloyd Wright

The David Wright Residence was the designed in 1950 by Frank Lloyd Wright for this fourth son from his first marriage. Intended as a Desert Dwelling, the residence is lifted off of the desert floor in a spiraling design, a ramp-way provides access; all terminating in the master suite. Such design allowed for systems placement and concealment as well as to catch a gentle desert breeze. A reinforced concrete floor cantilevers the space and the interiors... 

VAST Composite Masonry Products in Green Building and Sustainable Development Projects

Monday, March 23rd 2009
VAST Composite Masonry Products in Green Building and Sustainable Development Projects

VAST Enterprises, LLC, announced that using its composite pavers in construction applications can contribute to six or more LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. VAST produces green building products with its patented technology that transforms post-consumer recycled rubber and plastics into an environmentally friendly material: composite masonry. All VAST products are made from up to 95 percent recycled car tires and plastic...