The Landmark Plaza Wins New York Region’s Prestigious 2008 “Restoration / Renovation of the Year”

December 12, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
The Landmark Plaza Wins New York Region's Prestigious 2008 "Restoration / Renovation of the Year"

The iconic Plaza at the intersection of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue has been selected as the tri-state region’s 2008 Renovation Project of the Year by New York Construction magazine, the authoritative industry monthly published by McGraw-Hill. The publication cited the outstanding three-year, $400 million, lobby-to-roof restoration of the legendary landmark. Miki Naftali, President and CEO of El-Ad Group, owner of the storied castle on the... 

Granite Construction Awarded $161 Million Subway Rehabilitation Project in New York

November 1, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Granite Construction Incorporated announced that Granite Construction Northeast Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary, has been awarded a $161 million contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority-New York City Transit Authority to rehabilitate the five stations at Avenues H, J, M, Kings Highway and Newkirk along the Brighton “B” Line in Brooklyn, New York. The project entails the reconstruction of platform areas, including foundations,... 

New Dow Impact Modifier for Rigid Vinyl Material Greatly Boosts Impact, Gloss and Processing Performance

September 17, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
New Dow Impact Modifier for Rigid Vinyl Material Greatly Boosts Impact, Gloss and Processing Performance

Producing vinyl window profiles remains a highly competitive contest that pits increasing performance against decreasing manufacturing costs. Dow Plastics Additives, a division of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:Dow), is now providing answers for both of these contrasting demands with their recently introduced Paraloid™ KM-X100 Pro impact modifier. Even while rigid vinyl demand for construction applications is forecast to be weak until housing starts... 

Haus 47°40’48”n/13°8’12”e by Flockner and Schnoll

February 4, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Haus 47°40’48”n/13°8’12”e by Flockner and Schnoll

Absolutely fascinating, a contemporary modern house residence had been done designed by Austrian architects Maria Flöckner and Hermann Schnöll. These architects designed this modern beautiful house located in a rural setting just south of Salzburg, Austria. The unique name of this house is derived from the geographic coordinates for where it can be found 47°40’48”n/13°8’12”e, but the architects suggest that the design is such that it could... 

Pendant lights by Fabby Lighting

October 8, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Pendant lights by Fabby Lighting

Lifting your spirit and lighting your spaces, thats what the lighting manufacture Fabby Lighting try to give through their contemporary lighting products such as scones, classic lights, interior/exterior lighting, eclectic, textural lighting, table lamps, ceiling fixture lamps, pendant, bathroom lighting, and so on. And here are Two of their pendant collection called the #846 and the #862 Pendant lights, The unique beautiful white pendant light that... 

STANFORD COLLECTION LATERAL FILE

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Lateral File Antique Black / Hansend Cherry Finish Height matches Desk for extended work surface when positioned side-by-side Smooth, full-extension drawer slides allow easy file access Accommodates letter, legal or A4-sized files Interlocking drawer mechanism reduces likelihood of tipping Coordinating entertainment furniture available Overall Dimensions : H 30.75″ W 32″ 32″

B & C Eagle 12343 1-1/4-Inch x .083 Ring Electro Galvanized Coil Nails And Caps (2800 Pack)

July 5, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

1-1/4 in. nails for use with the NV50AP.

Ultra Life Battery UPVL-X 10 Year Smoke Detector Battery

February 6, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

9V Lithium Power Cell, Smoke Detector Battery, Lasts Up To 10 Times Longer Than Ordinary Batteries, Last Up To 4 Times Longer Than Alkaline Batteries, Recommend Ultralife Battery With Confindence For: Smoke Detector, Garage Door Openers, Security Transmitters, Radar Detectors, Remote Controls, & Radios Or Any Device Requiring A 9V Battery.View product details at Amazon

Impeccable Loft Home Apartment in New York

October 17, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Impeccable Loft Home Apartment in New York

Located in the coveted pre-war condominium The Sweeney Building, this sun-filled corner 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment features well-proportioned rooms, en-suite marble baths and California-style closets in both bedrooms – a true two bedroom with windows! Exposures south and east from the oversized windows, this unit is perfect for living and entertaining. Other features include open chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances; including... 

Black and Decker 9078 3.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Screwdriver

July 16, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Cordless screwdrivers are a wonderful invention, but some jobs around the house still require that extra control a conventional screwdriver can provide. The 3.6-volt, three-position Black & Decker 9078 screwdriver combines the best of both. As a power screwdriver, the unit operates at 180 rpm and offers up to 40 in./lbs. of torque, with 24 settings. A torque control collar allows the operator to match the torque to the job, reducing unwanted...