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... 

John Deere Launches New ZTrak PRO 900 Series Mowers

November 7, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
John Deere Launches New ZTrak PRO 900 Series Mowers

Professional landscapers continuously look for equipment to help bring more efficiency and productivity to their grounds care operations. Choosing a mower is one the most important business decisions these landscapers can make. John Deere is making the choice a little easier with its latest line of commercial mowers, the ZTrak™ PRO 900 Series and its “Work it for a Week” program. The ZTrak PRO 900s, which will be unveiled at GIE + EXPO,... 

New GE LED Module Simplifies Lighting, Makes Luminaires Upgradeable and Serviceable

November 5, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
New GE LED Module Simplifies Lighting, Makes Luminaires Upgradeable and Serviceable

General lighting with energy efficient long-lasting LEDs in directional applications such as recessed downlights, tracks, pendants and sconces becomes as easy as changing a standard light bulb early next year. A new technology “twist” from GE Consumer & Industrial—a small puck-shaped LED module that gives lighting designers and end-users the ability to easily upgrade LED lighting as technology advances—addresses the inflexibility of integrated... 

LUXEON LED based Street Lights Installation in Portugal

September 6, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
LUXEON LED based Street Lights Installation in Portugal

The implementation of efficient, attractive LED street lighting in Portugal has gathered pace over the summer as EnergiaViva has completed installations of the new UrbanLED street light in ten towns and cities. Installation work in a further 20 Portuguese municipalities is expected to have been completed this fall. The UrbanLED luminaires were introduced in April 2009, when they were installed on a street in the Portuguese town of Pombal. The solution,... 

Dura-Dock™ Loading Dock Lifts By Southworth Products

August 28, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
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... 

Samsung DR Series, New Outdoor Series of Commercial LCD Displays

June 18, 2009 Filed Under: Home Improvement, Real Estate
Samsung DR Series, New Outdoor Series of Commercial LCD Displays

Samsung’s all-in-one outdoor display solution, the 460DRn-A, has a sleek weatherproof and dustproof cabinet featuring its own HVAC and filtration system enabling it to withstand weather conditions from -22°F to 109°F and up to 90% humidity. The 460DRn-A also features an embedded PC, integrated touch and stereo sound system.

Cost-Effective, Easy-to-Use Noiseproofing Compound Perfect Solution for Growing Home Office Trend

March 18, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement
Cost-Effective, Easy-to-Use Noiseproofing Compound Perfect Solution for Growing Home Office Trend

There is one thing that turns a serene, productive home office into a negative working environment: noise. Whether it is loud neighbors, rush hour traffic or the return of excited kids from school, noise hurts productivity and blocks creativity. But The Green Glue Company is here to help. The company’s primary product, its namesake, Green Glue noiseproofing compound, is an eco-friendly viscoelastic compound that is easily applied between layers... 

EUROTILE, a new generation of professional floor coverings

February 16, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
EUROTILE, a new generation of professional floor coverings

In order to complete its range of interlocking PVC floor tile TRAFICLINE®, the company Groupe TLM creates a new concept of tiles for a better comfort of use and maintenance. Intended for all collective and industrial buildings, the tile EUROTILE® combines flexibility, resistance and aesthetics. A set of worldwide patented innovations The original and technical features of the new tile EUROTILE® lie in the completely invisible connection system,... 

Delta Cooling Towers

December 4, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Delta Cooling Towers are made from a CORROSION PROOF engineered plastic. The cooling tower shell will never rust, flake, chip, peel or ever need painting or protective coatings applied. Delta believes its towers are the future of the industry. Metal towers do not have the long-term corrosion protection advantages for outdoor usage. The galvanizing or other metal treatments only delay the corrosion of the underlying, often thin gauge sheet metal. Delta... 

Businesses Believe in Green Building Benefits, According to Report from McGraw-Hill Construction

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, has released its latest SmartMarket Report, Commercial and Institutional Green Building. Key findings from the report, which covers market activity, key triggers and obstacles, show an increase in the perceived value of green building among architects, engineering firms, contractors and owners over the last three years, especially as related to financial benefits: — Decreases of...