Peter Brotherhood Expands Aftermarket Division

January 11, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Peterborough-based engineering company Peter Brotherhood Ltd has expanded its Aftermarket Division and opened a new purpose-built engineering service centre dedicated to providing after sales services. The new centre, also based in Peterborough, will service, repair and refurbish reciprocating and rotating machinery manufactured by Peter Brotherhood as well as by other companies. The 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft ) building has been fully equipped with state-of-the-art... 

Lateral File In Mahogany Finish By Bush Furniture

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

This Bush Lateral File features interlocking drawers to reduce the likelihood of tipping, drawers hold your letter, legal or A4-size files, gang lock with interchangeable core affords privacy and flexibility, full-extension, ball bearing slides allow easy file access, durable melamine top surface resists scratches and stains, levelers provide stability on uneven floors, and durable PVC edge edge

Maple and Silver Peninsula Table Classic Maple Collection by Bestar Office Furniture – 08351-1

June 21, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Bestar Classic Collection peninsula table is constructed of top quality medium density fiberboard and is finished in a durable high pressure Maple and Silver melamine finish, which resists scratches, stains and burns.Overall dimensions are 59-7/8”W x 23-1/4”D x 29-3/4”H. Weight limit is 150 lbs.Ships ready to assemble.

The Sweet Seating Collection from Spell

October 23, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Sweet Seating Collection from Spell

Just like sitting in candy and chocolate not only comfortable but also give a sweet and fun feeling to everyone who sit in this seating collection that has been designed by Dutch designers Sander van der Haar and Jaromir Maas. This collaboration of creative designers have created the Sweet seating collection for the Dutch manufacturer Spell. The collection consists of stools, a hocker, and sofa made from beech wood and coated foam rubber. Such a unique... 

Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

December 7, 2009 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

It’s pretty hard not to notice the merry transformation happening in cities, towns and neighborhoods across the country as homes and businesses decorate for the holidays. To make sure this year will be a very happy holiday season, the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) is urging consumers to take special precautions with their Christmas trees and Christmas lights to avoid Christmas tree fires. “If your household includes a natural... 

Breakthrough Technology can save Homeowners Money on Their Heating Service

July 13, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Recent years have seen many technological breakthroughs that let homeowners save money on a cooling or heating service. One of the best new advancements is the Hybrid cooling and heating system. What differentiates the Hybrid from other types of heating service products is the fact that the Hybrid operates with dual fuel. This means that the system uses both gas and electricity for power. The Hybrid system automatically chooses the energy source that... 

TGI Solar Establishes Solar Power Italy Srl

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (Other OTC:TSPG.PK), a full turnkey supplier of vertically integrated systems for a variety of applications from Solar Parks (solar to grid) to commercial markets, announced today that it established Solar Power Italy Srl to launch a range of solar products and systems for the Italian residential, commercial and solar power plant markets “The leadership position Italy is taking in Europe in promoting the use of renewable... 

Credit Market Condition Not Likely to Affect Plans to Build Green Buildings, Say 75% of Commercial Real Estate Executives Surveyed by Turner Construction Company

November 19, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Despite the concerns about the availability of credit, 75% of the commercial real estate executives surveyed said they would not be any less likely to construct “green” buildings. Green buildings are designed to be more efficient in their use of energy, water and other resources and to create better environments for occupants. In total, 754 commercial real estate executives were surveyed for Turner Construction Company’s 2008 Green... 

Energy-Efficient GE LED Cove Lighting System Offers 5-Plus Years of Continuous Maintenance-Free Operation, Superior Light Quality

August 5, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement

The reality of continuously running architectural cove lighting in casinos, hotels, resorts and commercial retail settings, and extended operation in residential applications, no longer runs up wasteful spending on energy or maintenance. Designed to perform for more than 50, 000 hours (5.7 years of continuous operation), the new GE LED Cove Lighting System from GE Consumer & Industrial— the first GE LED system marketed through GE’s electrical... 

One Bryant Park

August 10, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

One Bryant Park/Bank of America Tower in New York City is one of the world’s “greenest” office towers. With an emphasis on sustainability, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and energy and atmosphere, the building, about half of whose 2.1 million square feet will be occupied by Bank of America, will be constructed largely of recycled and recyclable building materials. It will feature a wide range of sophisticated environmental...