The NewAcoustic stretch ceiling system is designed for high acoustical absorption for ceiling or wall applications. Designed by Newmat, a specialist in stretch ceilings, this system consists of a patented microperforated PVC membrane that can be installed by itself or over an acoustical core. NewAcoustic, one of many Newmat lines, is a flexible PVC membrane [...]
A Springfield construction company denies a lawsuit’s claim that it failed to properly waterproof a building.
C.S. Algona Warehouse of New Jersey sued Larry Snyder and Company and McMahon Springfield in Greene County last month over allegedly defective work.
According to the petition, LSC constructed a United Health Care building at 1930 W. Bennett St. The plaintiff [...]
Michael Baker Corporation announced that Vice President and Operations Manager Maher (Mike) A. Sidani, P.E., has been named 2006 Civil Engineer of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Central Jersey Branch. This is the highest award presented annually to an individual by the ASCE and is based upon a substantial contribution [...]
Speaking at this week’s 11th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress, Kevin DeSanctis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Revel Entertainment Group, announced that Arquitectonica has been named the design architect, BLT Architects has been named Executive Architect and Architect of Record and SOSH Architects has been named Associate Architect for the Company’s Atlantic City resort [...]
Ingersoll-Rand Co., the maker of Bobcat machinery and Thermo-King refrigerated trucks, said first- quarter profit fell 14 percent on slower sales of equipment used in housing construction.
Net income dropped to $217.5 million, or 70 cents a share, from $253.2 million, or 76 cents, a year earlier. Profit beat analysts’ estimates. Sales rose 5.7 percent to [...]
OCEAN CITY — Organization is probably the skill Edward Panuska most relies on these days.
Panuska is vice president of project management for George Harms Construction Co., which is in charge of the first phase of construction on the new Route 52 causeway.
If anything keeps him awake at night, it’s scheduling, he said.
“Anything that has to [...]
Not only is the Goldman Sachs building at 30 Hudson St. in Jersey City the tallest in the state. It is also distinguished by its design and use of wood products and energy-saving measures that help protect and sustain the environment.
That helps make the financial giant a leader in building construction and in corporate [...]
In his design for a 52-story tower across the Hudson River from Manhattan, internationally acclaimed architect Rem Koolhaas wants to inspire social interaction, life and energy.
The building’s design — three rectangular slabs stacked perpendicular to each other — allows for a mix of uses: condominiums, a hotel, artist lofts and studios, gallery and retail space.
“I [...]
When Robert Legere left his Manhattan couture wedding gown business in 2002, he reluctantly agreed to open a home-design firm in Asbury Park.
Starting out with a handful of clients who wanted help with anything from choosing the right color for their living room to redecorating an entire home, the next venture involves a partnership with [...]
Domain Home opened its third retail store in Massachusetts on Friday, bringing the total to 28 stores in seven states.
The 8,500-square foot store at Wayside Commons in Burlington is the first to open since the home furnishings company updated its look.
‘‘Our customers have changed and evolved,’’ said Judy George, chief executive officer for Domain Home. [...]
GridPoint, Inc.â„¢, a provider of intelligent energy management (IEM) products, today announced at the 2007 International Builders’ Show that the award-winning GridPoint Connectâ„¢ is featured in the only two residences in the United States to receive the definitive credential in the green building industry — a platinum score from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership [...]
On paper, it looks like the beginning of a joke: What do Prague, Barcelona and Dusseldorf have in common with Lehi?
The answer is legendary architect Frank Gehry.
And while jaws may drop at an announcement that Gehry will soon be designing an urban-inspired community in northern Lehi, it’s definitely serious [...]