G&M Contracting Inc, and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition Go Green in Hyattsville, MD

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
G&M Contracting Inc, and ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition Go Green in Hyattsville, MD

G&M Contracting builds extreme green on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” ABC Television’s Emmy-award winning hit reality show in the nation’s capital. The TV event airs on ABC February 14th at 8pm EST. G&M and thousands of volunteers worked 24/7 for one week to construct one of the most energy efficient homes ever built for the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” television show. Some of the green elements of this build are... 

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors Announces That Pennington-Chen Joins Bay Area Team

October 3, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors partners, Mark Woodroof and Marilyn Eiland, have announced that Pennington-Chen Real Estate is joining the Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors Bay Area operations. “Throughout its 50-year history, Pennington-Chen has been a consistent market leader in serving the real estate needs of the Bay Area community,” said Woodroof, “and we are excited to join forces with this dynamic group.” “Nancy... 

P3 International Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor

January 6, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Electric bills can be murder. But now you can cut down on costs and find out which machines are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect your appliances to the Kill-a-Watt electricity usage monitor and it will assess how efficient they really are. The unit’s large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, or year while also... 

Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.

January 31, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that eleven of its Hilton brand hotels in the central United States are in the process of completing renovations, which combined are valued at more than $131 million. These projects are part of an ongoing initiative by the Hilton brand to upgrade its facilities and guest accommodations in order to exceed guest expectations for... 

Caterpillar 613G Elevating Wheel Tractor-Scraper

July 16, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Caterpillar 613G Elevating Wheel Tractor-Scraper

The smallest of the Cat® wheel tractor-scraper line, the 613, has been upgraded to G-Series performance, comfort and serviceability standards. The new model features a tractor that has been redesigned from the ground up. With increases in power train efficiency, rimpull, elevator speed and travel speed, the 613G is more productive than its predecessor and can load material as much as 13 percent faster. Other enhancements promote safe operation and... 

New Trespa Wood Decors

March 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
New Trespa Wood Decors

Trespa’s new Wood Decors extend the collection to 17 Wood Decors and 6 Naturals. These are available for the Trespa Meteon range – the architectural panel specified worldwide for exterior cladding and imaginative building facades. The high performance, aesthetically pleasing panel is available in a very extensive range of colours, metallics, natural decors and unique finishes. As trees define the natural landscape, so Wood Decors colour and... 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces 2008 Board of Directors Election Results

November 15, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco today announced the election of one director to a new term on its board. The Bank’s California members have elected incumbent director Timothy R. Chrisman for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2012. Mr. Chrisman is currently chairman of the Bank’s board of directors and an officer of Pacific Western Bank, San Diego, California. About the Federal Home Loan Bank of San... 

Metal Building Installation Opportunities Offered by VersaTube Building Systems

December 4, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Metal Building Installation Opportunities Offered by VersaTube Building Systems

VersaTube® Building Systems has announced the launch of a new Authorized Installer Program designed to link local contractors with building installation experience to its customers in need of installation services. For many licensed construction contractors and handymen, this program represents an opportunity to add a new revenue stream in an otherwise challenging economic market. Because steel frame components have been pre-engineered, pre-cut,... 

Hillsdale Furniture Qty. 1 of 62540/ Qty. 1 of 62541 Classic Oak Game Table

May 13, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Hillsdale Furniture Qty. 1 of 62540/ Qty. 1 of 62541 This Game Table is the perfect fit for casual entertaining. The stunning flip top table provides a solid surface on one side, and game playing surfaces with chip and drink holders on the other. Coupled with the matching chairs and bar, this game table makes an excellent addition to any home. Features: -Available in medium oak finish -Flip top table for dining or gaming -Gaming area features faux... 

Pranziamo Dining Table – Le Corbusier Style

June 14, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Black ovoid steel frame

Chatham Furniture 65102S (Antique White) Highland Road Cherry Shaker Side Chair Finish: Antique Whit

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Chatham Furniture 65102S (Antique White) The Highland Road Shaker Collection offers the authentic style of a traditional Shaker home. This collection has a lighter color wood which glimmers with organic beauty. The Shaker Side Chair is a classic example of Shaker construction, which is known for beauty as well as strength. This chair is an ideal ideal

The PMI Group, Inc. Announces Investor Conference on December 4, 2008

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

The PMI Group, Inc. announced today that it will host an Investor Conference on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST at the Hilton New York in New York City. The purpose of the Investor Conference is for PMI executives to communicate the Company’s strategy and operational highlights to its shareholders. If you are unable to attend the conference, a live webcast of PMI’s presentation will be available at its website... 

Talon Architectural Area Luminaire

July 13, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Cooper Lighting has introduced the McGraw-Edison Talon, an outdoor area site light offering unmatched optical versatility and performance with premium construction to satisfy every specific exterior lighting need. An innovative optical design includes a choice of 14 high efficiency, field rotatable optical systems including the unrivaled Spill Light Eliminator optic for areas mandating strict light trespass control, and a new Automotive Front Row... 

Bostitch HP118K 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer

January 3, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

leaves the tiniest hole imaginable. two things to get used to, if your used to using regular nailers, the safety is a double trigger, not a nozzle depression, so it’s easy to fire off, very easy. also there’s no rubber tip on the nozzle, so if you used to leaning into your nailer, you’ll leave a dent. once I got the hang of this pinner (and the shock of pinning my finger, just once), I really liked it. a great tool to have if you... 

The Overton Hygienic Building: 3617-3625 South State

September 6, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Developed during the first decades of the 20th century, the “Black Metropolis” was home to numerous nationally prominent, African-American-owned and -operated businesses and cultural institutions. This building was constructed in 1922 by noted entrepreneur Anthony Overton, a purveyor of cosmetics for black women. This once-vacant and boarded-up building was threatened with demolition before being rehabilitated by the developer for their own offices...