New CMSA Storage Sprinkler Provides Installation and Design Advantages

Thursday, December 4th 2008
New CMSA Storage Sprinkler Provides Installation and Design Advantages

Viking Corporation, a global leader in fire protection products and services, announces the availability of a new 19.6 (280) K factor storage sprinkler. The new VK592 pendent is cULus Listed and FM Approved as a Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA) sprinkler for protecting class I-IV commodities and cartoned unexpanded plastics, without the use of in-rack sprinklers. The sprinkler is UL Listed for up to 40 ft (12, 2 m) ceiling heights and FM Approved... 

Viewpoint V6 Software® Product Now Available for Canadian Commercial Contractors

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Viewpoint Construction Software™, a leader in software for the construction industry, today introduced the release of a fully localized version of its flagship construction enterprise software solution, Viewpoint V6 Software®, developed and designed to meet the specific needs of mid- to large-volume commercial contractors in Canada. Viewpoint Construction Software announced today, at Construct Canada in Toronto, the release of Viewpoint V6 Software... 

CNA Reinforces Its Commercial Real Estate Appetite with New Coverage and Service Enhancements

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Last Spring, CNA announced commercial real estate and property owners as a part of its targeted Middle Market focus class initiative. Today, the global insurer reinforces commercial real estate as a core industry appetite with the announcement of new coverage and service enhancements, further positioning CNA as a premier carrier for these businesses. “We’ve seen strong new business growth with this business since we launched it earlier this... 

Viking Launches New Model G-4000 Dry Valve

Tuesday, December 2nd 2008

Viking Corporation, a global leader in fire protection products and services, has added a new dry valve to its quality line of fire protection systems. The new model G-4000 dry valve, which is cULus Listed and FM Approved, offers many design and installation advantages including simplified trim, reduced weight, and a compact size. The new G-4000 dry valve includes an innovative external reset feature. To reset the valve, the installer simply re-establishes... 

WSP Group USA Takes Top Honors in Annual Hot Firms Competition

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

WSP Group USA has been ranked No. 1 on the authoritative ZweigWhite list of fastest-growing engineering, environmental and architecture firms for 2008. This award reflects the firm’s consistent growth and success at outperforming the economy and their competitors to become market leaders. The annual “Zweig Letter Hot Firm List” is open to all US- and Canada-based firms in the fields of engineering, environmental consulting, architecture... 

The Allen Group to Develop a Build-to-Suit Container Yard at Dallas Logistics Hub

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in Southern Dallas County, announced today an execution of a lease with Bridge Terminal Transport (BTT), one of the largest marine container haulers covering all major port locations and inland rail sites within the United States. BTT is a market leader in worldwide container services, agency, logistics and terminal activities. The company will relocate... 

AT&T Unwraps New Store Design in Warwick

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

AT&T Inc.is providing customers in Rhode Island a new way to experience and shop for wireless communications and entertainment services at its new cutting-edge store in Warwick. This store, located in the Warwick Mall is the only one of its kind in Rhode Island. “We are thrilled to have our new store ready for the holidays,” said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager of AT&T in New England. “Our customers crave new... 

EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Mechanical Services Contract for Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

EMCOR Group, Inc. a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. (MSI) subsidiary has been awarded a mechanical services contract for Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Winter Park, Florida. MSI will be responsible for the mechanical system upgrades related to increasing the capacity of the... 

Lexington Realty Trust Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.18 per Common Share and Targeted Common Share Dividend for 2009

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

Lexington Realty Trust announced that it declared a regular common share dividend/distribution for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 of $0.18 per common share/unit payable on January 15, 2009 to shareholders/unitholders of record on December 31, 2008. Lexington also declared dividends of $0.503125 per Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share, $0.8125 per Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share, and $0.471875 per Series D Cumulative... 

Vico Software Announces BIM Partnership With Autodesk

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

Vico Software announced today its partnership with Autodesk whereby Vico’s 5D Virtual Construction™ solutions and services will be integrated with Autodesk’s leading technology and solutions for the AEC industry. With the adoption of BIM accelerating, it is advantageous for General Contractors and Owners to have the combination of Vico’s integrated 5D capabilities within the Autodesk solutions environment. According to Clay Freeman,...