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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]
Midcentury Modern Style - Bau Pendant Lamp
Designed by Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt the BAU* Pendant Lamp by Normann Copenhagen is a striking and sculptural lampshade that combines geometric shapes, composition and creativity that suits both minimalistic interiors and more daring houses. Based on interlocking geometric wooden circles, sticking out in all directions, the immediate pattern of theBAU Pendant Lamp is BAU is broken up by the discs' colours, sizes and off-centre linkages, maki... [more]
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FirstEnergy Solutions Offers Lowest Price on Electric Generation to Potomac Edison's Residential Customers
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential electric customers of Potomac Edison can now sign up with FirstEnergy Solutions to receive the lowest price on electric generation currently available. ...
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Estimated Fourth Quarter 2011 Results and Select Financial Data
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. and (NYSE Amex:ARR.WS) ("ARMOUR" or the "Company") today announced the preliminary estimated results and selected financial data provided ...
Residential school for Buxa kids
"The capacity can be increased later. The education, lodging and food will be free of cost and children between five and 12 years will be taken in. The funds have been sanctioned and construction work will start soon. We will recruit the teachers from the local villages so that they attend school regularly. We will start the classes as soon as possible," he said.
Brookfield Residential Properties Inc. 2011 Year End Conference Call & Webcast
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Brookfield Residential Properties Inc. - 2011 YEAR END RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST FOR INVESTORS AND ANALYSTS Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m. ...
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Public Offering of 22,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ARR.WS) ("ARMOUR" or the "Company") announced today that it is commencing an underwritten public offering of 22,000,000 ...
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of 26,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ARR.WS) ("ARMOUR" or the "Company") announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 26,000,000 shares ...
Equity Residential Reports in Line - Analyst Blog
Equity Residential ( EQR ), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), reported fiscal 2011 fourth quarter funds from operations (FFO) of $201.4 million or 64 cents per
Equity Residential FFO Climbs on Increased Renter Demand for Apartments
Equity Residential (EQR) , the largest publicly traded U.S. apartment landlord, said fourth-quarter funds from operations climbed as the nation’s rents increased amid a 10-year low in vacancies.
Residential market shows signs of stability in Dubai
(MENAFN - Arab News) The year 2011 ended with mixed signals for Dubai's real estate market. Although pockets of stability and even growth were to be found these are still the exception rather than ...
St Modwen lifted by focus on residential
St Modwen shares rose sharply after property company redeveloping MG Rover's former plant at Longbridge reported a 34pc increase in profits.
