Kana Pipeline Awarded Residential Contract in IE, Harvest Homes to Open Summer 2012


Rancho Cucamonga, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2012

Kana Pipeline received its second underground pipeline contract with now key client, Beazer Homes, for the Harvest Tract. This $ 1.1M project for Kana is located in Inland Empires Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and includes offsite and onsite water, sewer and storm drainage systems construction work. This new 161- unit residential development is located at the southwest corner of 6th and Archibald, minutes away from Victoria Gardens Mall and the I-10 freeway with precious views of Mt. Baldy.

The Harvest tract model homes are expected to be up in the next couple of months and Beazer Homes couldnt be more eager to share their unique family-friendly community with us. The Harvest Tract has been designed such that multi-family units will be surrounded by single-family homes calling this a cluster home residential type of community. This type of community is said to have done well for other homebuilders in nearby areas such as Upland that have also featured the cluster home concept. The cluster homes are on a smaller lot, where front doors open into a common green belt area, and where an alley may be shared with multiple other homes.

Pipeline construction work began end of April, with sewer, water pipeline and storm drainage systems totaling nearly 20,000 linear feet of pipe. This is not to mention the underground large yellow half-domed ribbed storm water chambers that were installed measuring 5 in diameter x 4 tall that will be used to retain storm drainage on site before exiting to public channels.

This new residential project will feature three separate product series, totaling 9 floor plans, comprised of condos and 1-2 story single-family homes. These homes will feature spacious floor plans, extra storage spaces and private backyards with one-of-a kind amenities including community gardens, all in a gated community. There will no mello roos, not to mention the advertised ENERGY STAR

RTT PictureBook 6.5 and PowerHouse 2.5 Open New Perspectives for 3D-collaboration Within the Company


Royal Oak, Michigan (PRWEB) July 12, 2012

“With a visualization-based workflow, PictureBook 6.5 minimizes the interpretation scope during the product development process. Globally, limitless communication and efficiency between decision makers, designers and markets can be achieved. In conjunction with PowerHouse 2.5, the production of images for catalogs and e-commerce is fully automated. The end result, due to the elimination of the physical patterns, allows clients to benefit from significantly reduced variations in production costs and a significant time advantage. These are clear competitive advantages, which are as relevant in the fashion industry as they are in the automotive industry,” explains Sascha Lanninger, SVP for Fashion, Sports & Luxury at RTT.

The user-friendly web interface of PictureBook simplifies project tracking and enterprise-wide decision-making for visual assets – from early product development stages to marketing campaigns. It supports not only 3D specialists, but is just as focused on the requirements of users in marketing and sales departments as well as of agencies. With version 6.5, the coordination is now also interactively possible in 3D via web meetings. PowerHouse automates rendering processes for online product catalogs, and high-circulation print productions. This provides marketing departments and agencies with significant time savings. On the basis of DeltaGen scenes, the full range of file formats of images, videos or personalized on-demand media can be produced automatically. PictureBook distributes the required 3D models in the PowerHouse rendering cloud and uses a powerful framework for monitoring the progress achieved. The flexible architecture allows the rendering processes to be scalable and can be safely used for a variety of user needs. The seamless connection to DeltaGen, the core software of RTT, guarantees a smooth process.

The main applications and features at a glance:

PictureBook 6.5

_ Intuitive and secure visual asset management

_ Examination of product representations, including sketching, commentary function and project tracking with an extended preview feature

_ Integrated reporting functions

_ Global use through replication on various server locations

_ Data access, role allocation and rights management at the highest safety level

_ Fully synchronized and secure 3D web meetings with RTT InstantMeeting

PowerHouse 2.5

_Cloud-based rendering: Visualization as a service

_Print-on-demand: 3D content server production for personalized marketing materials

_ Automated production of large media volumes

_3D real-time streaming of highly complex product models on mobile terminals

_Rendering farm

_ Advanced options for progress monitoring of renderings

About RTT

RTT is the leading, one-stop-provider of high-end software, consulting and creative services in professional, 3D visualization. As a strategic partner, RTT offers sustainable, effective and seamless process support across the entire product lifecycle with its holistic approach. As a result, products are developed faster and more cost-effectively while time-to-market is significantly reduced. Through creative, photorealistic CGI implementations RTT enables innovative sales and marketing advantages and new dimensions of emotional brand staging. The Group

Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC) Announces the Purchase of Land to Open MRC Clear Springs Retirement Community in Galveston County, Texas


Clear Lake, TX (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC) President & CEO, Ron Jennette, has announced that Happy Harbor Methodist Home, Inc., a non-profit corporation whose sole member is Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), has entered into a Purchase Sale Agreement with Florida-based Regency Realty Group, Inc. The purchase includes an 18.81 acre site at the corner of FM 518 and 270 in the League City/Clear Lake area of Galveston County, TX, on the south side of Houston.

Happy Harbor Methodist Home, Inc. will be doing business on this site as MRC Clear Springs with a plan to develop a life care Healthy Living Community for persons aged 62 and better.

Upon completing the due diligence process, MRC is anticipating closing on the land in September or October of this year to be followed by informational sessions, then open the marketing offerings while the project is being designed. Construction is anticipated to start the end of 2013 or early 2014. Conceptual architectural renderings of the project have already begun, with a preliminary expectation of 108 Independent/Residential apartment homes, 36 Assisted Living apartments, 24 Memory Support suites for those with various dementias, 20 short-term Rehab units and 28 Skilled Nursing units for long-term care.

The MRC system, whose central support offices in The Woodlands, TX, is currently celebrating its 50th year of service ministry to senior adults in Texas. MRC prides itself in fulfilling its mission commitment to quality living for senior adults in a Christian environment where each person has the opportunity to live every day to the fullest they can and choose. This is done through services, programs, activities, care and housing with amenities; all supported with a capable, competent, caring and compassionate staff. MRC has other similar communities in Texarkana, Lufkin, Bryan and a smaller version under current construction in Huntsville. MRC also has 3 Home Health Agencies and has sponsored and manages 5 HUD apartment communities for seniors with income limitations, 3 in Bryan and 2 in La Porte. Additionally, MRC owns and leases to a 3rd party a retirement community on Galveston Island. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.mrcaff.org, which also provides a link to our Facebook site.







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BlueSnaps Open Commerce Handbook to Help Online Vendors Navigate an Evolving eCommerce Landscape


Fremont, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

BlueSnap, a global provider of open Cloud Commerce technology and services, today released the Open Commerce Handbook, a practical guide for companies and entrepreneurs wanting to expand their online selling presence. The handbook is a free, downloadable resource designed to help companies navigate the changing eCommerce landscape and develop best practices for increasing revenue. As it evolves, the Open Commerce Handbook will help newcomers and veterans alike expand their Web presence to new monetization models and provide a path toward an agile, flexible architecture that addresses the changing demands of their customers.

We believe that the future of commerce is open and will be fundamentally different from traditional eCommerce said Hagai Tal, CEO of BlueSnap. We created the idea of this handbook as a living document that will grow and deepen with additional chapters and expand to cover emerging challenges and future opportunities. It will never really be finished just as the evolution of Open Commerce will never end, but only evolve. We hope the handbook will be an excellent resource for enterprise clients as well as small and medium-size businesses. Whether you are a new entrant to the digital goods space, or an eCommerce veteran eager to expand into Open Commerce monetization models, we hope the information will be as interesting as it is useful.

BlueSnap is committed to enabling digital commerce through an open and simple payment-processing architecture. The Open Commerce Handbook will cover various business success factors including:

Jay Suites to Open Flagship Executive Office Space at 1441 Broadway

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Since its founding in 2007, exciting things have been happening at Jay Suites. And now, more than ever, this statement proves to be true. As reported by the New York Post on May 30, 2012, the founders are happy to confirm the news of their flagship location opening in Times Square. And it seems Jay Suites is always on the lookout for the next strategic business center location.

Jay Suites is taking up residence at 1441 Broadway, occupying 23,000 square feet of space for its fifth business center location. The building occupies the entire block from Broadway to Seventh Avenue on 41st street. The building was designed by the architectural firm Buchman & Kahn and was constructed in 1929, spanning 38 stories and over 550,000 square feet. With an art-deco lobby and entrances from both Broadway and Seventh Avenues, the building is home to brands such as Liz Claiborne and Tommy Hilfiger.

A completely new build out of the fifth floor at 1441 Broadway is looking to offer one of the most coveted executive suites in Manhattan. The planned open date is just two weeks away. Incorporating the classy white and black marble flooring throughout a large glass entry area, seventy-six executive suites, three conference rooms, a fully equipped pantry, and a hotspot, Jay Suites Times Square may just become the model New York city office space.

Brothers Jack and Juda Srour launched Jay Suites five years ago. The brothers now have five prestigious locations: 30 Broad Street, 369 Lexington Ave, 1370 Broadway and 2 West 46 Street. The Srours report plenty of demand for serviced, flexible office space with conference rooms, and a modern d