UK-based insurance services provider Howden Broking Group has acquired Tel Aviv-based insurance broker Bar-Ziv Ravid Insurance Group for an undisclosed amount to expand its operations in Israel. Founded in 1976, Bar-Ziv Ravid Insurance ...
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If you are interested in lighting design you may not want to miss the second Luminous Talks event in New York City. But don't worry if you can't make it to New York check in via?Philips and Parsons New School for Design's?webinar. ...
The weather might have been a bit dreary, but the glass industry turned out for the opening of the 18th Glass Expo Midwest, being held today and tomorrow at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill. Seminars were held ...
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100th offshore ship design from ULSTEIN Friday ULSTEIN's latest design contract for Vroon Offshore Services pushes the total number of offshore ship designs sold past the 100 mark. This milestone has been achieved in 14 years, with 74 of ...
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IEEE Standards Association is commemorating the 40th anniversary of ethernet and the 30th anniversary of IEEE 802.3 "Standard for Ethernet" with the launch of its "I Spy Ethernet IEEE 802.3" contest. "The 'I Spy Ethernet IEEE 802.3' ...
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The Fortifiber Building Systems Group recently announced new milestones in its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices through both its ForeSight Green Building Program and refinements to its manufacturing operations. From ...
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On October 29th, French OLED lighting company BLACKBODY opened its New York City showroom in SoHo, making remarkable new OLED technology accessible to American architects and the interior design communities. OLED Lighting showroom in ...
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Bolster announced the launch of the company, which simplifies the chaos of the home remodeling process by providing home remodeling insurance that guarantees the outcome of every project. For the first time, homeowners are protected ...
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The Pakistani Government is committed towards resolving the issues of the carpet industry and is determined to enhance the export of handmade carpets and rugs from the country to all over the world, said Punjab Minister for Commerce and ...
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The “Best Spanish Ship Built in 2012” award was granted to Zamakona Yards Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 On Thursday October 24, the Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in Spain (AINE ) handed over the award for Best ...
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Celebrating textures, materiality and artisan skills Desso a global carpets, carpet tiles and sports pitches company has launched its latest collection called Materials in Touch. Part of Desso's wider CARPETECTURE concept, this tactile ...
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The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces the 2013 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications, that took place October 24 at the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 ...
Showing a steady increase in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to accelerate, as it reached its second highest level of the year. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ...
PPG Industries has named Deron Patterson international sales manager, flat glass international. A 14-year sales veteran in the U.S. glass industry, Patterson has been handling architectural accounts in Texas, Louisiana and Mexico for the ...
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has increased the renewal date of the Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification certificate, to two years from one. This means that every two years the tile installer must retake ...
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