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August 11,2010Carpet Specification Guidelineshelps designers, architects and facility managers choose carpet that will perform appropriately in any end-use area with an expected amount of foot traffic. The Appearance Retention Rating identifies the carpet performance requirement.The Carpet and Rug Institute.
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August 11,20103-D scanner series provides flexibility for 3-D measurement, inspection and modeling through laser measuring technology. The lightweight, easy-to-use design provides maximum efficiency for use in demanding applications. The name, LPM-Series, stands for Laser Profile Measuring System. It enables a single operator to measure the relative location of any object for various applications.
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August 11,2010Construction has commenced on India Tower, a 60-story mixed-use tower in South Mumbai, India. Designed by FXFOWLE Architects, the tower will include shopping, dining, entertainment, a Park Hyatt hotel, and condominiums. The Building Team, which includes developer D.B. Hospitality Private Ltd. and structural and MEP engineer Buro Happold, London, is working toward a LEED Gold rating.
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August 11,2010Firm announcements Sweden-based contractor Skanska AB has consolidated its U.S. companies into one national firm, which will operate solely under Skanska USA Building Inc., Parsippany, N.J. The move joins the following companies: Beers Skanska, Barclay White Skanska, Barney Skanska, Baugh Skanska, Beacon Skanska, Etkin Skanska, and Sordoni Skanska.
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August 11,2010Patterned carpeting and rugs by Joan Weissman can be seen adorning the halls of high-end hotel, resort and retail facilities. Patterns with names such as Canterbury, Le Chateau and Monaco offer functional artwork and accents.Durkan.Circle 257
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August 11,2010Here are the results from our February BDCnetwork.com poll, which asked BD&C readers: What is your opinion of the progress of the reconstruction efforts in the Gulf Coast? Progressing as fast as possible under the circumstances 31.21% Not enough progress to sustain a real economic recovery 31.21% Not enough progress, but economic recovery is still possible 23.
