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Mayrise System keeps holiday resort lights shining for less
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has saved thousands of pounds in a matter of weeks following the introduction of street lighting software from Mayrise Systems. The remotely hosted software has helped the Council improve the collection and management of lighting asset information, which in turn has led to an immediate reduction in their electricity bill. Streetlights that don’t work or have previously been removed were, in some cases, still being c... [more]
Hong Kong association joins strong international line up of supporters
The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, one of the world’s most influential and comprehensive lighting industry events has already sold more than 160,000 sqm of exhibition space for its show taking place 9 – 12 June 2012 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China. Organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, the show provides a one-stop platform offering the world’s most dynamic trading hub for the lightin... [more]
Legrand is the first to respond to regulation changes
Legrand responded first to an amendment to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations that means the vast majority of metallic cable trunking systems are no longer suitable for use with single insulated (non-sheathed) cables. BS7671: 2008 – Amendment No. 1: 2011 came into force for all new designs on January 1st, 2012 and Section 521.10.1 stipulates the need for trunking to deliver IPXXD or IP4X protection when used with single insulated (non-sheathe... [more]
Prysmian launches new Afumex cable range & website
Prysmian released a new dedicated website to coincide with the launch of its Afumex range of low smoke zero halogen cables (LSOH), www.afumexcables.co.uk. The portal is the source of information for the entire range, including Afumex 6491B, Afumex 6242B, Afumex BS6742 and Afumex LSX. Afumex is specifically designed for use in today’s modern buildings in place of the standard PVC cabling that can be so hazardous in the event of fire. In the e... [more]
Fluke introduces 430 Series II Three-Phase Power Quality Analysers
Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the new Fluke 430 Series II three-phase Power Quality Analysers, the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost. The 430 Series II helps facilities reduce electrical power consumption and improve the performance and lifespan of electro-mechanical equipment by providing the ROI justification to mitigate power q... [more]
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Chrysler's 'halftime in America' ad sparks furor
So what exactly was Chrysler Group selling in its unabashedly patriotic Super Bowl commercial starring Clint Eastwood? Its cars, trucks and Jeeps? Or a second term in office for Barack Obama?
Firm to close Montreal office
"While the new commercial team includes employees from both companies, TRT-ETGO will be closing its trading office in Montreal and relocating a few employees to Becancour or the joint venture's office in Oakville, Ontario," he said.
OFFICE JOB GROWTH SPURS COMMERCIAL MARKET
San Diego’s office market is sprinting ahead of national trends, thanks to demand from growing high-tech companies, according to the Studley commercial real estate services firm.
Agile Working Specialists "Your Office Agent" Expand Again Into Four New US States In January
Your Office Agent have bucked the commercial real estate industry trend by expanding again, with new offices and agents in Southern California, Florida, Texas and Phoenix. With demand high for their no fee, office space consultancy further global expansion is expected throughout the rest of the year.(PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Agile working specialists, Your Office Agent, are changing the ...
Commercial office vacancy 'stabilizing'
A study of Lexington’s commercial office space availability has found for the first time in r
Birmingham developer plans luxury apartments near Winchester and Forest Hill-Irene
The project will require change to the Forest Hill Heights planned development.
Real estate title agent to add 200
The parent of United Lender Services, a national real estate title and settlement agent in Findlay, has acquired two large office buildings along the Parkway West, where ULS will relocate and triple its employment to more than 250.
Global Office Vacancies Decline to Two-Year Low, Jones Lang LaSalle Says
Global office vacancies dropped to their lowest level in two years, driving rents higher for an eighth straight quarter, a Global Office Index report by Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. showed.
Northrop Grumman Corporate Office Achieves LEED Gold Level Certification
FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's new corporate office building has received the U.S. Business Council's (USGBC), Gold-level certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ...
Bud Light Platinum Office Party Super Bowl Commercial: 'Work' Ad Introduces New Beer (VIDEO)
This office is stocked with Bud Light Platinum. The second Super Bowl ad for Bud Light Platinum is called "Work" and shows an office full of beautiful people mixing business, pleasure and ample amounts of this new beer in quite the unique work environment.
