Pakistan Utility Signs Contract with GE Energy to Fast Track Power Supply in Port City of Karachi

Delivering on a commitment to reduce the number of rolling blackouts in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi, the new management of the utility Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited (KESC) has ordered 64 of GE Energy’s Jenbacher gas engines to supply 180MW of urgently needed power to the local grid. The milestone contract was signed November 22. Karachi has been facing an average daily shortage of 500MW in electricity, forcing KESC to impose... 

More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today

The Princeton Architectural Press has sent us a copy of the recently published book by Jennifer Siegal called “More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today.” It’s the follow-up to her 2002 book “Mobile: The Art of Portable Architecture.” The book is filled with fun, interesting, and creative examples of mobile and portable architecture like tents, trailers, shipping containers, inflatable buildings, and a variety of other creatively designed... 

Condo interior design – Foyer

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Caterpillar 773F WTR, 777F WTR and 785D WTR Trucks

Caterpillar Inc. now offers specialized chassis for the water truck market to improve performance and customer satisfaction for this increasingly important market segment. The first Water Truck (WTR) models to be offered are the Cat® 773F WTR and 777F WTR Off-Highway Trucks and the 785D WTR Mining Truck. The ROPS structure on WTR models is certified to the ISO 3471 Tractor rating. The corresponding off-highway and mining truck chassis for these specific... 

TIAA-CREF Global Real Estate’s One Boston Place Awarded First LEED-EB Gold Certification for Operations and Maintenance

TIAA-CREF Global Real Estate announced today that One Boston Place in Boston is the first building to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designation from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance is a rating system that recognizes buildings with maximum operational efficiency and minimal environmental... 

Linon 84026BLK-01-KD-U Sutton Black Plasma TV Center – Black

Features The simple beauty of Sutton Plasma TV Center is enhanced by the contemporary black finish. The Sutton Collection is suitable for any contemporary or traditional decor. The TV Center has two drawers and ample shelving allow you to store your electronics and media in style. Linon Home D?cor Sutton Plasma TV Center – Black Finish: Black Primary Material: Rubberwood and Rubberwood Veneers over Particle Board Some Assembly Required. 54″W... 

New IBAG 25 mm spindles for automatic lathes

IBAG North America announces the new 25mm HSC, High Speed Cutting, motor spindles designed for use with ‘Swiss-type’ automatic lathes fit in the linear toolholders and operate at speeds up to 60,000 rpm for machining applications involving micro milling and drilling tools as well as engraving and fine milling. These new spindles feature rigid precision bearings near the spindle nose to dramatically enhance true running, assuring better... 

RAW – New Brazilian Architecture

The architects Metro Arquitetura and Juliano Dubeux present you with the interiors design of The Club NOX in Recife which is being designed as part of RAW – New Brazilian Architecture which is the Embassy of Brazil’s main programme of this year’s London Festival of Architecture to reveal emerging talents in Brazilian architecture through a display of recent projects shown alongside works by more established architects, and curated by the... 

The Carré Kitchen by Marc Sadler for Ernestomeda

The Carré kitchen is firstly introduced in At Eurocucina 2010 in Milan, Italian kitchen manufacturer Ernestomeda. It is designed by Marc Sadler. Versatile and multifaceted, Carré combines eclecticism and avant-garde design, responding to the observer’s imagination to pay homage to the kitchen as a place for sharing, the centre of the home’s daily life. The design project arose from the desire to produce a kitchen with versatility and breadth... 

ITW Reports 8.8 Percent Growth in Operating Revenues for Three Months Ended October 31, 2008

Illinois Tool Works Inc. reported an operating revenue increase of 8.8 percent for the three months ended October 31, 2008. The increase in revenue growth for the three months was due to contributions from acquisitions and translation. Base revenues were negative for the three month period as North American and international end markets continued to weaken. On a segment basis, the Company’s three month moving average percentage change for operating...