HomeGrown Wood Character Flooring

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement

The member-owned Massachusetts Woodlands Cooperative offers FSC-certified HomeGrown Wood character flooring harvested from family-owned forests. The kiln-dried, tongue-and-groove planks feature the visual interest of heartwood and sapwood color variations, mineral streaks, pinholes, sound knots, and grain variations. Sold in random mixed widths (2-1/4 to 6 inches, end-matched) and lengths (2 to 12 feet), these 3/4-inch-thick floorboards come unfinished... 

Black and Decker WM425 Workmate 425 550 Pound Capacity Portable Work Bench

January 16, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Workmate&tmreg. 425 Workbench, 1 Handed Clamp Portable Project Center, Front Jaw Swings Up For Vertical Clamping, Folds ForEasy Storage, Holds Up To 550 LB.View product details at Amazon

Securian’s Web-Based “Encyclopedia” Helps Plan Sponsors Address Fiduciary Duties

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Plan sponsors who find the fiduciary duties of their plan administration daunting can find many of their questions answered in an online guide published by Securian Retirement called Fiduciary Focus. “Federal regulations about employers’ and plan sponsors’ fiduciary responsibilities are strict and complicated. Many plan sponsors are understandably nervous when carrying out these duties,” said Rick Ayers, second vice president,... 

Isle of Grain LNG Terminal Receives First Gas

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

CB&I announced that the Isle of Grain LNG project in the U.K., owned and operated by National Grid Grain LNG Ltd., successfully received its first shipment of LNG. Receipt of the shipment is part of the final cool-down and commissioning process. CB&I is the engineering, procurement and construction contractor on this expansion project, which increased the facility’s capacity to 8.6 billion cubic meters per year, or 12% of the U.K.’s current... 

The Park Sofa from Poliform

May 13, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Park Sofa from Poliform

The manufacture Poliform present you this Park Sofa that has been designed by Carlo Colombo. Coming in either leather or fabric this sofa also completed with the attached coffee table is made of the finest marble and will be available in 25 matte and glossy lacquered colors. So great, beautiful and elegant. via

The Thrasher Residence in Los Angeles California

March 27, 2011 Filed Under: Real Estate
The Thrasher Residence in Los Angeles California

The real estate agent Bennett Carr adding the The Thrasher Residence to their list. This house for sale is designed located on its perch among the bird themed streets of the Hollywood Hills overlooking Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. For the first time this house was for sale at at $12.85 million, but according to MLS, it has recently been reduced to $10.5 million. This contemporary luxury house is offered with 5 bedroom/5 bathroom including polished... 

Versatile Metallic Finish Audio Video System

May 20, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

With L-shaped sides and a bull nose front, this powder-coated, scratch resistant black finish steel frame and 2 tempered safety glass shelves with a glass top can accommodate most Flat Panel Plasma or LCD TVs, DLP or LCD Projection TVs up to 52″, plus up to 4 or more audio/video components and a center channel speaker. There is an integrated CMS Cable Management System to hide wires and interconnect cables. Use as a stand alone unit or with... 

House in Vancouver, Canada by Eric Rojo

May 29, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
House in Vancouver, Canada by Eric Rojo

The architect and designer Eric Rojo designed this house located in Vancouver, Canada. This absolutely modern home was designed for his brother-in-law. Although Eric Rojo works for CEI Architecture, but sometimes he also designs some house outside the project from CEI architecture just like this one. via

Peregian Beach House by Middap Ditchfield Architects

June 5, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Peregian Beach House by Middap Ditchfield Architects

The Peregian Beach House is modern holiday house is designed by Middap Ditchfield Architects in Queensland, Australia. The architect can harmonize wood and stone. Great job on the exterior and interior of this house. This holiday house is located on an elevated site overlooking Peregian Beach and foreshore. This beautiful house is designed to take full advantage of dramatic ocean views. If you look for a modern and beautiful house for villa and for... 

The envision Group Awarded $2.3 Million project

November 15, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement

The envision Group today announced that it’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Western Construction and Combustion Services Inc. has been awarded a $2.3 Million contract with the University of Calgary. This new contract is in addition to our current standing offer agreements and multi-year contracts. Under the terms of the contract, the job involves the removal of the existing glazing system and the install of new structural steel and aluminum and glass...