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...
Pressure switches and differential-pressure switches for gas-explosive zones
Not only do explosions often cause severe damage to property – not infrequently, they lead to personal injuries and invalidity. Obviously, as far as possible, such dangerous situations must be prevented in the first place. In some areas of industry, such as the chemicals sector, however, ignitable gas or air mixtures are frequently inevitable. Here, it is absolutely essential to avoid sources of ignition. Technical devices are one such potential...
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. Closes $100 Million Secured Loan, Suspends Santa Clara Development and Reports Leasing Activity
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. announced that the Company closed on a $100 million secured loan with a syndicate of lenders led by KeyBank National Association. The loan has a three-year term with a one-year extension at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 3.50% (4.0% in the extension period) and includes quarterly principal payments of $500,000. The loan is secured by the Company’s newly constructed ACC4 prototype data center asset in Ashburn, Virginia,...
MILHUNDOS HOUSE by Francisco Portugal e Gomes, Arquitecto
The ground places in the outskirts of the city of Penafiel, in the valley of the river Cavalum and is inserted in an allotment near the park of Quinta das Lages. The proposal modifies the implementation anticipated in the original allotment and resumes the duplication rule, not observed in the buildings of the lots L8 and L9, seeking a more articulated solution with the nearest volumes and simultaneously taking the vast ambiguities and disarrangements...
Darlee Monte Carlo 21 Inch Square Cast Aluminum End Table
Cast Aluminum Construction. Color: Antique Bronze. Table Dimensions (in inches): 21 W x 21 H. Some assembly required.
Sandy Black Plasma Stand with 8mm Tempered Glass
Square front with elegantly curved back, elevated center platform plasma TV stand that will support plasma TVs up to 160 lbs and 40″ wide. Features include heavy duty tubular steel frame in sandy black powder coat finish, a dark mahogany faux grain base shelf, with tempered glass top and adjustable mid shelf and easy to use wire management system. Adjustable levelers included. Some assembly required. Finish: Sandy Black with Dark Mahogany Faux...
Loloma 5 Live / Work by Will Bruder Architects
Loloma 5 – A completely modern Live/Work solution at a new level of urban experience and architectural design. Showcasing a fabulous palette of materials designed and conceived by Architect Will Bruder. Every unit offers commercial office space, 2 bedrooms, roof terrace, and a view patio aligned with Camelback Mountain. This was the first development in the Loloma Arts District which offers easy access to the very best of historic downtown Scottsdale,...
Silva Cell Subsurface Tree Protection and Stormwater System
The Silva Cell is a modular system that holds soil for tree growth and stormwater management while supporting paved surfaces. Growing trees in urban areas can reduce the urban heat-island effect, pollution, and flooding, while replenishing oxygen and connecting inhabitants to the natural environment. This system creates a void space that holds 10 cubic feet of soil per unit, protecting tree roots from compaction and providing room for stormwater infiltration...
Tuscany Brown Executive Desk Embassy Tuscany Collection by Bestar Office Furniture – OFG-DG1007
Bestar Embassy Collection executive desk has a durable 1 commercial grade work surface with melamine finish that resists scratches, stains and burns.Stylish moldings, thermofused melamine finish, designer handles and ball-bearing slides are some of the great features offered in this 12 piece collection.Features a warm Tuscany Brown finish that will enhance any environment, a large work work
United Rentals Appoints William Plummer as Chief Financial Officer
United Rentals, Inc. announced that it has appointed William B. Plummer as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2008. Mr. Plummer brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience to United Rentals, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Dow Jones & Company. In that role, he set policy for its global finance and corporate strategy functions. Prior to Dow Jones, Mr. Plummer was Vice President and Treasurer of Alcoa...
CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Reach New Heights in Comcast Center
Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city’s new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment. Designed to receive LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Comcast Center uses 40 percent less water than the average office building, and the building’s water fixtures will save more...
Oriental Furniture 72" Classic Venetian Room Divider in Honey VENSHOJI-Honey
Oriental Furniture An attractive, well-crafted room divider, perfect where a simple, contemporary look is preferred. The Venetian blind design allows air and light to pass through 3/8 off set slats. It will go effortlessly with the rest of your decor due to its simple and clean design. It is also lightweight for easy portability so you can easily move if from one desired space to the next. Features: -Panels are constructed using fine mortise and...
Set of 2 Country Classic Oak Finish Side Chairs
Oak finish side chair with confortable solid wood seat, ladder back, two front turned style legs and curved back legs. Dimension: 17-3/4″L X 17″D X 39-1/2H. Lowest factory direct price guarantee.
Emecole Offers Contractors New Basement Waterproofing System and Partially Finished Basement Opportunity
Emecole, Inc. of Romeoville, IL has just developed a basement prefinishing model that offers contractors a new business opportunity. Using this model a contractor can perform basement waterproofing and completely prepare the basement for finishing at a later date. With the housing market in a slump, more and more homeowners are investing in their existing homes. Emecole says one of the best, long-term investments for a house is basement waterproofing...
Car Park Safety – Due to Colour Coding and Fire Protection
Bright, friendly and with well-conceived traffic routing: The new underground car park at Luxemburg Airport proves just how modern a functional building can be. The main creative element is colour. The footprint of the four car park levels is identical, but each one is painted in a different colour. All fire barriers – doors leading to stairs and entrance doors – fit perfectly into the simple guidance system. For example, the colour code not only...
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