Now available: the 2009 edition of the industry’s most used, quoted and respected construction pricing guide. Building Construction Cost Data has been the leading construction cost resource since 1942. It offers unit costs for materials, labor and equipment; overhead and profit; and crew and productivity data for a wide range of construction products and tasks. Location factors allow cost adjustments to more than 930 cities and towns in the U.S....
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announces that it has selected BBVA, Citi, HSBC, RBS and Banco Santander, S.A. to lead a global effort to i) negotiate joint bilateral facilities for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. and CEMEX Espa?a S.A. that will replace existing bilateral facilities with a group of banks, and ii) amend certain existing syndicated loan facilities. Completion of these transactions, including the amendments, may, depending on the facility, require majority...
A new study commissioned by the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA) found that expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation maintains its R-Value over time, even under tough freeze-thaw conditions. The study, Thermal Resistance and Moisture Content Testing of Foam Plastic Insulation, also concluded that competing insulation materials can lose R-Value over time. As energy prices increase, selecting the best building insulation becomes even more important. Choosing...
Cameron Merage, Founding CEO and President of First Team Real Estate, which ranks as the biggest independent real estate company in sales in Southern California and within the top one percent of largest volume brokers in the nation, has launched “The NEW Rules of Real Estate(SM),” a new set of business standards and criteria for real estate agents to service their consumers successfully in today’s turbulent residential real estate...
While the media is full of doom and gloom reports about the current economy, Landmark Financial Corporation announces that construction equipment leasing and financing remains stronger then would be expected given current economic news. “Those expecting to see evidence of an overall slowdown in commercial equipment finance activity — or a significant decline in portfolio performance — as a result of the mortgage crisis, rising energy...
The last 10 years have been a decade of growth and significant realty value increases in Texas with many properties more than doubling in value, according to Lewis Realty Advisors, one of the oldest and most respected Texas-based real estate valuation and consulting firms. Job growth and the strength of the state’s economy boosted demand — and the prices — for office space, retail centers, manufacturing buildings and residential properties...
What happens when two well-known, trusted exterior remodeling companies join forces? Area homeowners can now find “everything for the outside” expert installation of roofing, windows, siding, doors, insulation, fencing, and decks. Consumers also benefit from increased convenience, better services, and an iron-clad “above and beyond” guarantee of satisfaction. Advance, the new company, was formed by merging Advance Window & Siding and...
Energy efficiency and indoor air quality are increasingly considered equally vital factors in building design. At the same time, there is proof that performance and productivity are influenced by the working environment. With the importance of noise, lighting, temperature and humidity already understood, the role of air quality is receiving greater recognition. A variety of Sick Building Syndrome symptoms are known to be aggravated by even slight...
Thomas Sanderson, the UK’s leading supplier in Conservatory Blinds, Patio Awnings and Shutters have realised the importance of energy saving products, thats why they offer a wide selection of eco-efficient and stylish window solutions to complement your home all year round. As the world becomes more and more involved with the ever growing concern for the environment, it is time we all started doing our bit to help the cause and ourselves. With...
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the addition of a new 1-Watt warm white Moonstone™ power LED emitter for use in a variety of architectural, commercial, spot light, task, backlighting, and decorative lighting applications. Avago’s ASMT-MY09 LED features a low profile design and delivers high flux output of up to 95 lumens (lm) at 350mA...
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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