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DRIFIRE Showcases ANSI-Certified High Vis Shirts with Flame Resistance for Flash Fire Protection
Performance garment provider DRIFIRE will highlight its ANSI-certified High Vis Shirts which include built-in flame resistance (FR), anti-static high-tech carbon fibers, and antibacterial qualities. - March 10, 2009 - Drifire
Batson-Cook Selected as Finalist for AGC-BITS Award for Use of Vela Systems Mobile Field Software
Vela Systems field software on Tablet-PCs enables faster field operations, cost savings; Enthusiastic field personnel featured in YouTube movie. - March 10, 2009 - Vela Systems
StreetMac Aligns with Urban Retail Properties to Provide Advising Services
StreetMac, a Northbrook, Ill.-based commercial real estate financing firm, today announced an alliance with Chicago-based Urban Retail Properties, LLC to advise Urban on opportunities for acquiring and managing distressed retail mall properties nationwide. - March 10, 2009 - StreetMac, LLC
Security Company Expand to Open Welsh Office
Response Security Solutions are pleased to introduce their new regional office in Cardiff, South Wales. The new region will encompass South Wales and the South West of England, and will be headed up by Paul Green; an experienced security professional with a vast expanse of time served in the... - March 10, 2009 - Response Security Solutions
Self-Storage Management Companies the Focus of Minico Publishing Webinar
The next webinar in the ongoing Mini-Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series will focus on the benefits to self-storage owners of hiring a management company. The free webinar "Fee Management Specialists: Are We Right for Each Other?" will be presented on March 18, 2009, by M. Anne... - March 10, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Wise Discover Damp Problems Make Homes Dangerous to Live in
Damp problems in Scotland are causing health problems and property problems. Find out what you can do to help your home and family. - March 09, 2009 - Wise Property Care
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s James Madison Finishes 2008 as Top Selling Agent in Sonoma County and Company’s No. 2 Agent in Northern California
Bank-owned property specialist also ranked No. 2 nationally for number of home sales. - March 09, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Metropolitan Realty Associates Offering Newly Renovated, Garden Style Co-Op Apartments in Oakdale
Metropolitan Realty Associates LLC is offering 51 newly renovated, affordable co-op apartments for sale in Oakdale in Suffolk County, NY. - March 09, 2009 - Metropolitan Realty Associates LLC
RK Kliebenstein Presents Webinar on Making More Money in Self-Storage
In today’s economy, self-storage operators are looking for strategies to generate more revenue, cut expenses, and increase equity. On April 8, 2009, the Mini‑Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series presents "How to Make Money in Self-Storage," a live webinar for... - March 09, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
STET Homeland Security Services Set to Further Leverage on Focused Branding
STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd (STET HLS) was incorporated as a full-fledged security consultancy and solutions provider on 8 March 2009. With the name reflecting industry and core expertise of the company, STET HLS is poised to strengthen its presence in the region. A Dynamic Company In... - March 08, 2009 - STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd
Skylift Complete Ruthmann Purchase
Nationwide Platforms’ vehicle mount division, Skylift, has completed a deal to purchase two 58 metre truck mounted aerial platforms. The first of the two T580 Ruthmann Steigers was delivered to Skylift’s Manchester branch towards the end of February, whilst the second machine will be... - March 08, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
BJAC Named Fifth Largest Architect Firm in the Triangle
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named the fifth largest architect firm in the Triangle by Triangle Business... - March 08, 2009 - BJAC
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) Names 2009 Committee Chairs
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.trianglecrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among women commercial real estate professionals in the Triangle market, has announced its 2009 Committee Chairs. The selected committee chairs will be... - March 08, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Croatia Property to See New Popularity in 2009
Overseas property portal Property Abroad expects an increase in interest in Croatia property from investors in the coming months, after the EU foreign affairs Committee's announced that negotiations with Croatia over its accession into the EU can be concluded in 2009. Les Calvert director of the portal said: - March 08, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Romania Property Growing in Popularity - Property Abroad
Overseas property portal Property Abroad has announced that enquiries into Romania properties increased by 10% in January 2009. The figures are based on the total number of enquiries for Romania properties in January 2009 being higher than they were in January 2008, which subsequently means Property Abroad had more enquiries into properties in Romania than it has had any other month since it first began advertising property in Romania. - March 08, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
A Custom IDX Solution Gives Gail Pruette’s Real Estate Website an Advantage Over Her Competition
IDX Broker saves realtors and their clients time by providing an easy-to-use search function for their websites. - March 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Italian Residence Clubs Announces Gary Player Design to Bring First Golf Resort to Cortona Italy
Manzano Golf Resort, the first golf resort in the Tuscan village of Cortona, Italy, will cover over 200 acres and include an 18-hole championship golf course by Gary Player Design as well as a luxury full-service boutique hotel. - March 07, 2009 - Italian Residence Clubs
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Pioneers New Coldwell Banker Connect Phone Technology
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Utah’s leading provider of real estate services, announced today that it is pioneering a new marketing platform that delivers property information—text descriptions, photos and video—instantly to a consumer’s cell phone or mobile device. - March 07, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
In Oregon, Independence Station is on Track to be the World’s Greenest Building
In the pioneer town of Independence, OR, Independence Station is on track to become the World’s Greenest Building with the highest LEED® rating ever awarded for new construction. The 40 percent complete, 57,000-square-foot mixed-use structure by Aldeia, LLC will house offices, retail... - March 07, 2009 - Independence Station
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Development for Whetstone West
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Whetstone West, a single-family home community development located in Angier, N.C. Five inventory homes are currently available for sale in Whetstone West, and pre-sale opportunities... - March 07, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
IndustrialCOOP.com Debuts Its Idaho Pumps & Plumbing Supply Buying Guide
The co-op industrial search engine IndustrialCOOP has launched its new industrial pumps and plumbing equipment directory and buyers' guide for the state of Idaho - March 06, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Surface Consulting Selected for Exterior Finish Design of Prestigious Model Home at Mediterra
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting, Inc., is pleased to announce that his company has been selected to assist in the completion of a custom estate model home for BCB Homes. The luxury model Montelena is located at Marchello in the prestigious gated community of Mediterra in... - March 06, 2009 - Surface Consulting
IDX Broker Gives Realtor Amy Lassen the Tools to Create a Unique Branding Throughout Her Real Estate Website
An easy-to-use and efficient search function, speeds of the online real estate search, saving realtors and their clients time. - March 06, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
3M Company Provides Value Engineering for Buildings
3M Company has introduced new products to help the architectural community value engineer commercial buildings. In today's economic environment, building owners are seeking the input of architects to reduce costs in ongoing building projects. 3M Company has recently introduced DI-NOC Architectural... - March 06, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
Florida Repossession Properties Advertised with Full Details
Overseas property portal Property Abroad can now make details available of the many Florida and Orlando repossession properties it has on offer at bargain basement prices. Late last month the portal announced it had been approached about advertising large numbers of repossessed properties in Florida, and the amazing bargains that were among them, but couldn't give any details. Now the details have become available Les Calvert said: - March 06, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Lightswitch Architectural Provides Solid Insights at US Department of Energy Meeting
Lightswitch Architectural Principal, Avraham Mor, presents SSL facts and a call to press on with research at “Transformations in Lighting," a solid-state lighting workshop, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on February 3-5, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. - March 06, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Retired Moving Company Executive John Black Has Published an eBook Revealing Insider Information About the Industry
John Black, former moving company executive, has written about the down side of the industry and how the average person can overcome problems when they move. - March 05, 2009 - John Black and Associates
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. - March 05, 2009 - Commercial Brokers Association
Kathy Beacham Joins Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Kathy Beacham has joined the firm as a broker associate. With more than 11 years of experience in the real estate industry, Beacham is a member of the Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS) professional... - March 05, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Landscape Firm Congratulates New Technician
M & I Landscapes proudly congratulates Nicole L. Ranney for her recent accomplishment of achieving the Ohio Certified Nursery Technician-Garden Center certification. This honor is in addition to her recent certification as an Ohio Certified Nursery Technician-Landscape. Nicole is currently... - March 05, 2009 - M & I Landscapes
A Dozen Strategies to Take Control of Your Sales Operation
Bob Schulz will present objectives, strategies and tactics that challenge conventional thinking to enable successful sales effort. - March 05, 2009 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
White Lighting® Ergo/Tech Dripless Caulk Guns from Krylon Products Group
White Lightning® Ergo/Tech Dripless Caulk Guns from Krylon Products Group offer an easy and effective solution for every caulking need. To watch a short video clip on White Lightning Ergo/Tech Dripless Caulk Guns, please visit www.youtube.com/krylonproductsgroup. - March 05, 2009 - Krylon Products Group
Electro Wizard™ Contact Cleaner Effectively Cleans Sensitive Equipment
Electro Wizard™ Contact Cleaner from Krylon Products Group features a new patent-pending formula that instantly removes, dissolves and rinses away foreign contaminants. To watch a short video clip on Electro Wizard Contact Cleaner, please visit www.youtube.com/krylonproductsgroup. - March 05, 2009 - Krylon Products Group
IDX Broker’s Unique Features and Customized Searches Sets Realtor Jodie Uhl’s Website Apart from Her Competitors
Easy-to-use IDX search tools speed up the online real estate process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - March 05, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Messer Construction Co. Deepens Health Care Expertise with Zipperer-Davis
Messer Construction Co. has significantly enhanced its expertise and position of influence in the health care industry with the addition of Pamela Zipperer-Davis as Health Care Director. Zipperer-Davis brings 20 years of experience to the position, where she will provide strategic counsel within... - March 05, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.
RV & Boat Storage Survey Announced by MiniCo Publishing
MiniCo Publishing will launch a survey of RV and boat storage professionals on March 16, 2009. Results from the survey will be reported in the company’s "2009 RV & Boat Storage Expense Guidebook" scheduled for publication in May 2009. RV and boat storage facility owners are... - March 05, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Belize Retirement
5 reasons to consider Belize retirement. Find out why more and more people are considering this paradise location for retirement. - March 05, 2009 - Sol Property Group
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Local Residents’ Efforts to List Breed’s Hill Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places
If approved, the Breed’s Hill Historic District in Charlestown, MA will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and will be an expansion of the Monument Square Historic District listed on the National Register in 1987. “The National Register of Historic Places is the... - March 04, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
A Custom IDX Solution Assists Ed Gongola in Fulfilling His Goal of Bringing Sellers and Buyers Together
IDX Broker software speeds up the online real estate search, saving realtors and consumers time. - March 04, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Peachtree Residential Announces Tillman Hall
Peachtree Residential Properties, a luxury builder in Atlanta, is pleased to announce the opening of Tillman Hall, offering the company’s newest luxury homes in the highly sought-after Peachtree Corners area of Gwinnett County. Homeowners will experience the privacy of an exclusive, gated community with elegant homes near a selection of metro Atlanta's best schools. - March 04, 2009 - Peachtree Residential
Highland Homes Opens Two Model Homes at Their Lake County Community Whitemarsh
Highland Homes has recently opened their two brand new furnished models in their newest community, Whitemarsh. Located in Leesburg, this is the first community for Highland Homes in the Lake County area. With all the success this builder has obtained in Polk County, moving into Lake County was a... - March 04, 2009 - Highland Homes
Leading Industry Consultant Leverages Starta’s Robust Compliance Tracking Software
Starta Development announced that it has partnered with San Francisco-based Housing Compliance Enterprise to support the implementation and integration of the affordable housing industry's premier development and compliance software application system. - March 04, 2009 - Starta Development, Inc.
Securapost Bollards Go Twisted and Grooved
Bollards made of pipe have traditionally come in a plain stainless or painted finish. Leda Vannaclip, makers of Securapost now have the added options of both grooved or twisted finishes. - March 04, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
New England Hardscpes Sees Increased Demand in Outdoor Living in 2009
New England Hardscapes is seeing an increase in spending on outdoor living areas for home and family enjoyment. Company President Rich Capachione says "We have seen a marked increase in the demand for backyard patios, terraces and pool decks over the first two months of 2009." New England Hardscapes conducted a survey of potential clients and nearly 75% of the interest relates to the fact people are cutting back, they are not traveling and will be spending more time at home in 2009. - March 04, 2009 - New England Hardscapes, Inc.
Duke's "Green" Conservation Center Wins Wood Design Award
Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, uses wood construction and application for the university's first LEED Gold structure. - March 04, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
The Real Estate Staging Association Has Just Released a Study That Proves Home Staging Shortens the Time on the Market by Up to 89%
The Real Estate Staging Association has just released statistics stating that occupied homes that were professionally staged sold 89% faster in 2008. - March 04, 2009 - New Vision Interiors, LLC
AVD Australia Wins AMX Best Projects 2009 Award for The Energy-Efficient Residence
AVD Australia has won the prestigious AMX Best Projects Award 2009 for its innovative and ground-breaking ‘Energy-Efficient Residence’. The residence, which was once a four storey- sweat shop in the heart of the city, is now a five-storey family home built around an atrium and central... - March 04, 2009 - avd.com.au
Prescott-Area-Foreclosures.com Launches to Serve Buyers and Sellers of Prescott and Prescott Valley Foreclosures
Patrick Schutte, Chief Blogging Officer and Certified Foreclosure Specialist, announced a new site, www.Prescott-Area-Foreclosures.com.com, to focus on the needs of buyers and sellers of REO/bank-owned and short sales properties in the Quad-Cities area of Northern Arizona including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt. - March 04, 2009 - PrescottREOS.com
Staging with a Strategy. One Local Company Responds to Tough Economic Times and a Soft Market.
A local home staging company is determined to change the way real estate is sold in the Niagara region. Sellers need to prepare their homes for sale, but more importantly save money. Buyers are demanding value. The Staging Professionals have developed solutions appeal to both. - March 04, 2009 - The Staging Professionals
Major Industries' Guardian 275® Translucent Panel Hurricane Systems Were Recently Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance
Major Industries' Guardian 275® Translucent Panel Hurricane Systems were Recently Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. Guardian 275® is the first translucent panel system to be approved by TDI for use in the hurricane-prone Texas Gulf Coast. - March 04, 2009 - Major Industries, Inc.