John Wilson Named as President and CEO of Quantapoint

November 17, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Quantapoint (http://www.quantapoint.com) announced that John Wilson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Quantapoint. The selection was made by Quantapoint’s board of directors and by Eric Hoffman, the previous CEO, and is part of Quantapoint’s strategic growth initiative. Wilson succeeds Hoffman, who will remain as Founder, and will focus full-time on the ongoing development of Quantapoint’s innovative and award-winning laser... 

Load Arrestor ensures safety of machinery and equipment.

January 11, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

PROTECTA, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated in providing the best in fundamental fall protection has announced the launch of their NEW Load Arrestor. PROTECTA’s new Load Arrestor model number AD412/300 has been modelled on the popular compact, lightweight and durable JRG range of self retracting lifelines. The Load Arrestor has been engineered as a back up safety device to completely stop a dropping load (material loads... 

Eden Kapur Wood Outdoor Bar Set with Bar Stools – For Outdoor or Indoor use!

June 28, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Made of non-endangered tropical Kapur hardwood, this compact bar weathers to a beautiful silver-gray finish. Outdoors, you’ll set up for casual evenings by the pool or on your patio; indoors, it’s a welcome addition to your family room. The back of the bar is open, providing easy access to two shelves;1 top shelf for use as a counter (with a sink/ice tray) and a second lower shelf for storing glassware, ice buckets, and other essentials,... 

Realty Income Retires $100 Million 8.25% Monthly Income Senior Notes Due November 2008

November 18, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), The Monthly Dividend Company, announced that it retired all of its outstanding $100 million, 8.25% Monthly Income Senior Notes, NYSE ticker symbol OUI, due November 2008. The CUSIP number for these Notes is 756109203. The 2008 Notes were retired at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2008 Notes, plus accrued interest. Commenting on the retirement of the Notes, Chief Executive Officer, Tom... 

Atkins Celebrates Iris Bay Topping Out

December 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Atkins Celebrates Iris Bay Topping Out

Atkins officially celebrated one of the construction industry’s oldest customs, the structural ‘topping out’ of the 32-storey Iris Bay office and retail tower at Business Bay in Dubai. Aside from the distinctive architectural design of this unusually shaped commercial building, Iris Bay was an early opportunity for Atkins to explore the challenges of sustainable design in a hot climate and incorporates both passive and active environmental... 

DSM contributes to world record for most efficient solar module

September 28, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
DSM contributes to world record for most efficient solar module

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, announces today that its KhepriCoat™ anti-reflective coating system has contributed to achieving the highest energy conversion ever of a full-size solar module. The world record of 16.4%, achieved by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), was verified by global certification and testing organization TÜV. The previous record of... 

PREPAC WEW-1624 Elite Collection 16 inch Deep Garage/Laundry Room Topper/Wall Cabinet, 1 Door

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Elite Collection 16 inch Deep Garage/Laundry Room Topper/Wall Cabinet, 1 Door The ELITE Storage Collection is a versatile storage program that is attractive enough to be used in any home storage area including: Laundry, Bedroom, Utility, Kitchen, Mudroom Garage. With eight cleverly designed models, ELITE provides enough flexibility to accommodate most storage applications Contemporary white finish finish

The Power of Design: A Force for Transforming Everything

December 4, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
The Power of Design: A Force for Transforming Everything

In The Power of Design, Farson asserts a deeply engaging premise: Design can transform the world. It can put right what is wrong in our communities. It can address society’s most intractable ills. Properly mobilized, he argues, design could make a whopping impact on deep-rooted dilemmas such as the ravages of poverty, the miserable state of the American education system, and the failure of criminal justice. It could do nothing short of move... 

SUNSET TERRACE 5 PIECE OUTDOOR BAR SET BY MALLIN – 36" Round Cast Aluminum Bar Table and 4 Stools

July 4, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Mallin makes the highest quality and longest lasting outdoor furniture available. They only build true outdoor furniture able to withstand the sun and the rain year after year. These sets will last longer, feel more comfortable and look better than sets from the big-box stores.============== This set features: Aluminum Frame —– Extruded aluminum frame with cast aluminum arms; Reinforment wall to prevent denting; Aluminum is lightweight... 

Chatham Furniture 1004AU (Antique Black) Back Bay Cherry Bayside Arm Chair Finish: Antique Black

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Chatham Furniture 1004AU (Antique Black) The Back Bay Collection features slit back chairs from a natural wood construction. The natural wood emphasizes a comfortable style for practical uses. The linear, prairie-style of the Bayside Arm Chair adds warmth and personality to any dining area. Features: -Available in Natural (light cherry), Antique Black, Antique White, and Antique Antique

Stanley MaxLife 369 Tripod LED Flashlight #95-112M

January 6, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Stanley makes a wide assortment of lights for use in your workshop, garage, or job site — with tripods, angled heads, and brilliant bulbs to illuminate even the darkest corners.View product details at Amazon

SABIC Innovative Plastics New Lexan Thermoclear Sheet Offers Superior Thermal Insulation for Glazing, Helping Customers Reduce Energy Costs

November 12, 2008 Filed Under: Construction
SABIC Innovative Plastics New Lexan Thermoclear Sheet Offers Superior Thermal Insulation for Glazing, Helping Customers Reduce Energy Costs

The cost of heating and cooling is reaching new levels, causing builders to look for new alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of residences and commercial buildings. A traditional route is installing multi-pane glass windows. However, besides being heavy, breakable and challenging to install, glass is falling behind in the drive for higher insulation values. To address these drawbacks, SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a new 9-wall... 

Classic Style Occasional Coffee Table in Cherry Finish By Coaster Furniture

June 24, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Cherry finish hardwood table set with hand carved legs, bun feet and glass top inserts.

Now Import Directly from AutoCAD into VizTerra Landscape Design Software

December 21, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Now Import Directly from AutoCAD into VizTerra Landscape Design Software

Structure Studios announce that 2D AutoCAD® files can now be imported directly into VizTerra landscape design software. Within minutes, a standard 2D AutoCAD file can be transformed into a fully interactive 3D presentation. The latest update introduces a new feature which allows information from DWG files, the native file format for Autodesk’s AutoCAD software, to be copied directly into VizTerra projects. This feature also allows for DXF... 

Bathing luxury in a tropical paradise

December 14, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement
Bathing luxury in a tropical paradise

The new Four Seasons Resort Mauritius tempts its visitors with the ultimate in bathing luxury: when the holiday paradise opens in October, its guests will be able to relax in luxurious Kaldewei Classic Duo baths – the ideal way to round off a dip in the Indian Ocean. The bath, which was designed by the Italian design studio Sottsass Associati, is characterised by its straight-lined design contours and timeless elegance. Two ergonomic back rests...