Skanska (STO:SKAB) has secured a contract to build a Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) and a Tail Gas Treatment Unit (TGTU) at Capuava refinery (RECAP) in São Paulo, Brazil. The total contract value is USD 125 M. Skanska’s share is 40 percent, USD 50 M, about SEK 310 M, which is included in order bookings for the third quarter. The customer is RECAP, an oil refinery owned by the Brazilian oil company Petrobras, that is one of Skanska’s repeat customers...
Williams Scotsman, the leading provider of modular space and storage solutions, today announced further expansion in Mexico with branch openings in Juárez, Hermosillo, Riviera Maya and Tijuana. “The new branch openings represent the company’s commitment to serving our Mexican customers in the manufacturing, mining, agricultural, and tourism-related fields,” said Nicholas Polit, country manager of Mexico. “With nine branch locations strategically...
San Antonio, Texas-based Lynd Development Partners unveiled the name and plans today for a 29-story, 249-unit luxury apartment development at 161 W. Kinzie in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Scheduled for spring 2010 occupancy, EnV (pronounced “envy”) will incorporate environmentally responsible design and building practices its developers expect will result in one of the city’s first LEED-certified rental properties. “We’re proud...
Beacon Redevelopment Industrial Corporation announced that they have received and agreed to a winning bid for the dismantling and salvage of its Westmoreland glass property. The company has accepted a bid and now has its corporate attorneys reviewing said company’s bid for financial ability, proper insurances and licensing requirements. If all is in order, the company will execute all the required formal contracts immediately and announce the...
Genesis Worldwide Inc., an international provider of “green” structural building technology using light gauge steel aimed at the residential, commercial and institutional building markets, is pleased to announce that, as stated in the Company’s press release dated August 6, 2008, it has entered into a license and services agreement with Metallist Ltd. of Krasnodar, Russia, a newly established subsidiary of Newforma Corp., a construction...
On September 20, 2001, President George W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress and the American people. He said, “On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have known wars — but for the past 136 years, they have been wars on foreign soil, except for one Sunday in 1941. Americans have known the casualties of war — but not at the center of a great city on a peaceful morning....
Planon was recognized in the Leaders quadrant in Gartner’s 2008 Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems.(1) According to the report, “Leaders have strength in applications and platform technology, demonstrate a high level of quality in product reliability and service, have strong operational and organizational capabilities and financial stability, have global reach, and offer a strong vision of customer needs reflected...
U.S. Equities Realty, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced today that it is beginning construction on MetraMarket. Connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop, MetraMarket is a 100,000-square-foot restaurant and retail development that will enliven the area through its eclectic mix of dining and shopping options. Several of MetraMarket’s tenants are scheduled to open in summer 2009. MetraMarket will...
All segments of the construction industry are finding that building with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features is more than a passing trend. In Montserrat, a gated community in Ft. Worth, Texas — a lush hilly area with views of the city — is the setting for an energy efficient custom home built by John Askew Company that will be featured in the Kaleidoscope of Homes tour this year. Montserrat is located in West Fort Worth...
General Growth Properties, Inc. announced another closing today as part of the staged funding of its $1.75 billion secured portfolio facility. This brings the total amount outstanding under the facility to $1.51 billion, thereby exceeding the funding level necessary to eliminate the reserve requirement and terminate any possibility that the Company would be obligated to make partial prepayments under the facility. The Company increased the initial...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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