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Architecture Firm Farewell Mills Gatsch Celebrates 35 Years in Business
Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC is proud to celebrate 35 years of award-winning architecture and begin its 36th year of practice. Since the firm’s founding in 1974, FMG has been widely recognized for the design of new buildings and the stewardship of historic structures. Today, that... - January 10, 2010 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
CADO Real Estate Group's Michael Hixson Receives Prestigious Award from University of California, Irvine
Michael Hixson of CADO Real Estate Group, Inc. is honored with "Distinguished Instructor" award by University of California, Irvine, for excellence as an educator in the University's Extension certificates in "Marketing for the Residential Builder" and "Light Construction and Development Management" programs. - January 10, 2010 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Lend a Helping Hand to Those in Need
Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, leading vacation rental and real estate firms located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, are committed to improving the community each and every day. - January 10, 2010 - Seaside Vacations
Builders Site Protection Announces Its' First Every Warehouse Clearance Sale
Builders Site Protection's first ever Warehouse Clearance Sale starts today. Temporary Surface Protection products from this award winning designer will be priced to sell. The company is clearing merchandise to bring in new product designs for the uptick in residential home construction. - January 10, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
RE/MAX Vision 212 Puts Down Roots in Noble Square, a Central Spot to Serve Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Vision 212 has relocated to 1500 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, in the city's Noble Square neighborhood. This central location will make it easy for agents affiliated with the office to serve clients in many parts of the Chicago real estate market. - January 09, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
CoSign My Lease Offers a Rental Payment Guaranty to Landlords with Risky Renters
A Texas based company, CoSign My Lease, is using an insurance model to offer landlords financial protection for renting to risky renters. - January 09, 2010 - CoSign My Lease
Distressed Pro Launches Property Professional’s Podcast Series
With distressed commercial real estate loans soaring, industry veterans share lessons learned through a Property Professional’s Podcast Series about how to prosper during a time of significant change. - January 09, 2010 - Distressed Pro
A Custom IDX Broker Incorporation Sets Realtor Deana Luedtke Apart from and Above Her Competition
Easy-to-use IDX search tools provide clients with the most time efficient online real estate search possible. - January 09, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Green Chemicals Now Available for Cleaning Oily Parts
Eco-Green® Ultra-Power™ Parts Washer & Cleaner dissolves grease and oil without harmful solvents. - January 09, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Property Search Index Sees Online Activity Recover Following Festive Dip
Online searches in the UK regarding commercial property slowed during December but showed a marked increase in activity by the end of the month according to the Property Search Index (PSI) compiled by Revolution Public Relations. - January 09, 2010 - Revolution Public Relations Ltd
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Global Sawlog Prices Jumped Almost 8% in the 3Q/09 Because of Improved Lumber Markets in the US and Europe, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
In the 3Q/09, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) had the highest quarter-to-quarter jump in the 15-year history of the Index, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Index increased for the third straight quarter and reached just over US$73/m3. - January 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
A Custom IDX Solution Enables Realtor Maureen Clark to Display MLS Listing Information Directly Onto her Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to simplify and speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - January 08, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Chicago Realtor Joins Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomes Ziv Bensira. Mr. Bensira joined the company's team of over 130 residential consultants last month. He is one of three new agents added to Dream Town's roster in December of 2009. - January 08, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Premier Corporate Housing Reaches Out to Locum Tenens Physicians for Temporary Housing Needs in Houston and Beyond
Premier Corporate Housing, headquartered in Houston, Texas, initiates temporary housing program for Locum Tenens physicians. The program ensures that Locum Tenens physicians seeking temporary accommodations, anywhere in the U.S., receive the same program rates as given to those seeking treatment at... - January 08, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Pro-Staff Says Freeze in Florida Will Damage Plants & Shrubs
According to Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control freezing temperatures in Central Florida in the first week of the year will have a damaging effect on landscape turf and plant material. - January 08, 2010 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control
Michelle Ames Joins Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine is pleased to announce that Michelle Ames recently joined Meservier & Associates as a Listing Specialist at the Auburn Market Center located at 34 Center St. Auburn. Having owned and operated a local Factory-Built Retail Sales Center for sales in modular and... - January 08, 2010 - Meservier & Associates of Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
MLS Listings are Displayed Directly Onto Realtor Sam Buck's Website with a Custom IDX Integration
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers preforming their real estate search online. - January 08, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Daimer's New Steam Cleaners Generate 22,000 Watts of Cleaning Power
The Ultra 10220C combines super-dense steam with non-stop cleaning and stainless steel construction for maximum productivity. - January 08, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Acoustiblok, Inc.’s Sound Abatement Material Named 2009 Best Products Winner by Builder News Magazine
Builder News Magazine, the national residential and multifamily media brand for builders, developers, contractors and designers, released its 2009 "Best Products" edition naming Acoustiblok noise abatement products among the top products used in the building industry throughout the... - January 07, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
ACT Global Sports Completes Natural Grass Study at Texas A&M University
Research by leading synthetic turf manufacturer and Labosport benchmarks sport performance of natural turf. - January 07, 2010 - Act Global
Der Scutt Architect Engaged for 1615 L Street Renovation Project
Spitzer Engineering, LLC has engaged Der Scutt Architect as its design consultant for the renovation of 1615 L Street NW in Washington, DC., a 13 story office building. Der Scutt Architect is removing the façade from the bottom three floors and replacing with a new low-E energy efficient... - January 07, 2010 - Der Scutt Architect
Construction to Begin on Voorhees Hall Façade Recladding Project
Der Scutt Architect's design for New York City College of Technology Voorhees Hall renovation slated to begin construction in Spring 2010. - January 07, 2010 - Der Scutt Architect
Judeann Stipe Creates a Truly Personalized Real Estate Website with the Addition of a Custom IDX Solution
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers executing their real estate search online. - January 07, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Bowen Family Homes Ranks Fourth Among Top Home Builders in Atlanta
Atlanta Business Chronicle’s annual Book of Lists recently ranked Bowen Family Homes fourth on its list of Top Home Builders in Atlanta. Bowen Family Homes jumped one spot from last year’s ranking of fifth. Rankings for the list were determined by number of homes sold in... - January 07, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Building Envelope Science Institute's Development of Certified Protocols: from Conception to Certification
The Building Envelope Science Institute has taken steps to create a remediation process that works and is both comprehensive and cost effective. The “BESI System” pulled resources from top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and twelve business sectors that were considered in the development and analysis. - January 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Birdair, Inc. Launches Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Web Site
New Site Provides Comprehensive Overview of World’s First Insulated Composite Membrane Roofing System - January 07, 2010 - Birdair, Inc.
CT REIA Announces The Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut January 2010 Quarterly Meeting
On January 13, 2010, the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut will be hosting its quarterly meeting with Attorney Gary Lavigne and insurance Broker John Czel. - January 07, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Lennar’s Caldwell Commons Community Now Officially Open for Sale in Charlotte
Homebuilder Offering Brand New Homes Priced from the $170s in the Highly Desirable University Area - January 06, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division
A Custom IDX Solution Gives Realtor Laura Martin the Ability to Increase Her Listings Visibility Throughout the Web
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up and simplify the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - January 06, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Doryan Winkelman Joins Lennar Virginia as Executive Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development
Lennar Virginia Announces Doryan Winkelman as Executive Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development. - January 06, 2010 - Lennar
Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter (CIRC) Announces Board of Directors for 2010
Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter (CIRC) releases names of its board of directors for 2010. - January 06, 2010 - Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter
ZebraOptical OptoProfiler for Bow, Warp, Roller Wave Glass, and Edge Kink Metrology for Tempered Glass, Thin Film Solar Cells, and Other Devices
SOLLC: Zebra OptoProfiler Glass Metrology Tool for full surface tempered glass measurements including roller wave, and edge kink, and full surface metrology for thin film solar cells manufacturing. Same technology in scaled down version is offered for glass MEMs substrates. - January 06, 2010 - Sunrise Optical LLC
Free San Diego Steel Buildings Quotes Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free San Diego steel building quotes now available at CitySteelBuildings.com - January 06, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
Merjs Commercial Property Agents Announces Successful Let of Refurbished London W1 Offices Comprising Entire Fourth Floor of National House
Acting on behalf of Benesco Charity Ltd, MERJS have let the entire 4th floor offices of National House, 60-66 Wardour Street to Hive Health Ltd. - January 06, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Global Softwood Lumber Markets Were Mixed in the 3Q/09 - Up in China and Northern Africa, While Still Slow in the US and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber imports to China have increased by 81% in 2009. It is not inconceivable that China will import more lumber than Japan in 2009, a historical first. Canadian sawmills have been the major beneficiaries of this new fast-growing market, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 05, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Benefits of the “All Calls” Strategy for Self-Storage Businesses the Topic of MiniCo Publishing Webinar
Today, more than ever, self-storage operators face increased competition, and effectively handling incoming calls is critical to business success. On January 27, 2010, MiniCo Publishing will host a free webinar for self‑storage professionals entitled "The 'All Calls' Strategy: Why This... - January 05, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Inspections by Bob Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Inspections by Bob, LLC, of Gaithersburg, MD, has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award. - January 04, 2010 - Inspections by Bob
Venice Florida Realtor Helps Charities
Realtor® Wayne Welsh, P.A. announced that the “Welsh Team” has donated $50,000. in personal commissions to charity resulting from the sale of Venice Florida real estate. The Welsh Team donates 10% of their personal commission to charity after every sale. They are unique in that... - January 04, 2010 - Gulf Shores Realty
Shade Systems Provides Its Mega Span Shade Covers for City of Miami Springs, FL
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided multiple Mega Span shade covers for the City of Miami Springs, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As a satisfied repeat buyer of Shade Systems products, municipal staff again selected Shade Systems to provide its Mega Span shade products at two of the City’s beautiful parks. - January 04, 2010 - Shade Systems, Inc.
New Brisbane Real Estate for Sale at Spring Mountain Estate
With large urban/rural blocks fast disappearing, it’s refreshing to see premium Brisbane acreage is still on offer with Spring Mountain Estate’s latest real estate release, The Nest at Spring Mountain Estate. - January 04, 2010 - Spring Mountain Estate
Contractor Solution Network Introduces a Reward Engine
The Contractor Solution Network, LLC (CSN) introduced a new enhancement by allowing Pros to add photos of their work as a reward for spreading the news about http://ContractorSolutionNetwork.com to the Pro community. Photos are an excellent tool to give homeowners an idea of the type of work a Pro... - January 04, 2010 - Contractor Solution Network, LLC
EcoMech LLC. Geothermal & Mechanical Contractors Hits Atlanta Metro Market
Well respected HVAC veteran finally steps into the Atlanta Metro Geothermal Market. - January 04, 2010 - Ecomech LLC.
Four Seasons Sunrooms Expands in Pittsburgh - Hall Construction LLC and Kevin Hilliard & Company LLC Added as New Retailers in Pittsburgh
Four Seasons Sunrooms has expanded in the Pittsburgh market by adding Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC to its retailer base in Pittsburgh, PA. Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC will be able to provide much better service to Pittsburgh and it suburban... - January 02, 2010 - Hall Construction LLC
Small Town Welding Shop Now Employs Robotics
Classon Industrial Services, LLC. in Camilla GA. has built a new facility equipped with computer controlled CNC robotic machinery, including an 80,000 P.S.I. Water Jet cutting machine that can cut detailed shapes in stainless steel, glass, tile, etc. - January 02, 2010 - Classon Industrial Services,LLC.
RE/Advantage's IDX 3.0 Listing Service Has a New User - Oscar Ocampo of Re/Max Properties in Tenafly
Oscar Ocampo of Re/Max Properties in Tenafly is now signed up to receive live updated listings from the NJMLS. Oscar is now part of a network of real estate professionals that use RE/Advantage's IDX 3.0 solution to immediately and efficiently connect visitors to his website with the thousands of... - January 02, 2010 - RE/Advantage
Julian Construction Offers Slab Foundation Repair
Company Offers Tips to Knowing if Your Slab Foundation Needs Attention and Repair. - January 02, 2010 - Julian Construction
RE/Advantage's IDX 3.0 Users are Pleased to Welcome Kathleen Antti of Coldwell Banker in Mahwah
RE/Advantage's IDX users are now joined by Kathleen Antti of Coldwell Banker in Mahwah. She has signed up to be a part of a network of real estate professionals that use the IDX 3.0 solution to immediately and efficiently connect visitors to her website with the thousands of New Jersey properties. - January 01, 2010 - RE/Advantage
Heritage Home Inspections Launches Their New Corporate Web Site
Heritage Home Inspections, Inc. launches their new corporate web site with web site design and hosting provider, AutoWeb Technologies. - January 01, 2010 - AutoWeb Technologies
Fine Homebuilding Gives Outlook for the Building Industry: Predictions for 2010 and the Decade Ahead
The editors of Fine Homebuilding have made their predictions for what you can expect from the residential building industry in the decade ahead. - December 31, 2009 - The Taunton Press