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Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned
The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Professional Stagers Speak Out and Show Support for Their Trade Association in Record Breaking Numbers
Real Estate Staging Association (RESA™) is the Trade Organization for Professional Real Estate Stagers. RESA launched in April 2007 and in one short year they have reached 1,089 members in North America. “During the month of March we had a record breaking 54 new members,” said,... - April 02, 2008 - Real Estate Staging Association
Green Nation Gardens Announces the April 5th 2008 Opening of Their "Green Gardening" Retail Site, GreenNationGardens.com
Green Nation Gardens announces the April 5th 2008 opening of their “Green Gardening” retail site, GreenNationGardens.com The environmentally conscious retail garden supply company is taking aim at the World’s “Green Living” movement. On April 22, 1970 the first Earth... - April 02, 2008 - Green Nation Gardens
Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist
Take your knowledge of wildlife and wildlife to a higher professional level by enrolling in WindStar Wildlife Institute's homestudy courses. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 66 million people 16 years old and older—31 percent of all Americans—feed, photograph and observe wildlife in 2001 and spent $40 billion on these activities. - April 01, 2008 - WindStar Wildlife Institute
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in Detroit, Michigan
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - April 01, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in Dallas, Texas
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - April 01, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in San Jose, California
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - April 01, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in Phoenix, Arizona
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - April 01, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in Houston, Texas
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - April 01, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent SkySail Luxury Condominiums
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that the firm has been selected to handle the sales and marketing for SkySail Luxury Condominiums. Located adjacent to New Bern Grand Marina and just steps from historic New... - April 01, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Redesigned Website Announcement: Real Estate Professional Patty Aguilar Launches New Site
OnDemand Virtual Services introduces Patty Aguilar's new dynamic website: www.PattyAguilar.com. - April 01, 2008 - OnDemand Virtual Services
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Associate
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Ann Smith has joined the firm as a sales associate. Smith received her Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems... - March 31, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
If the Cows Could See This Home Now
An historic Port Murray, NJ post & beam bank barn conversion was recently listed for sale through A Home For Sale Realty of Hackettstown, NJ. We are seeking a new owner to appreciate its civil war era history said Richard Rosenblum, the exclusive real estate broker handling the marketing of... - March 31, 2008 - A Home For Sale Realty
Solar Panels Expert Greenworks Improve Website Adding Water Conservation Section
The new water conservation section on greenworks-energy.co.uk allows UK plumbers to interact with an interactive flash bathroom to explore water saving technology in action. - March 30, 2008 - Greenworks
Coldwell Banker Commercial Announces 2007 Global Commercial Award Winners at Annual Conference
Coldwell Banker Commercial® (CBC), a leading commercial real estate brokerage franchise system, recently recognized top company professionals and affiliate offices for their achievements in 2007 with the announcement of the full list of Global Commercial Award winners. - March 29, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Commercial
Home Study Plumbing Courses Have Age-Appeal
Mature students show preference for home learning as Train4Trade continues to attract thousands of older learners onto their home study plumbing courses. - March 29, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
The Construction Centre UK Comments on the Push for Nuclear Power
The Construction Centre.co.uk highlighted that events this week have shown just how serious the government is about the development of nuclear power in the UK. - March 29, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Old Republic Home Protection to the Rescue
When Old Republic Home Protection, a leading provider in the home warranty industry, heard that U.A. Durr Home Warranty of Metairie, LA, had suspended operations, and that their Plan Holders might lose their valuable protection, ORHP donned its “Superhero” suit and came to the rescue. - March 29, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
Local Builders Face Off in Support of Habitat for Humanity; Weeklong Build-Off Broadcast Live by Assist-2-Sell at www.hellophilly.tv
The 2nd Annual Devon Builders Competition kicked off on March 24 at the Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, Pa. Sponsored by St. John’s Presbyterian Church, this weeklong “build-off” pits five teams of home builders against each other as they race to see who can build a house the... - March 29, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition and Scrap Metal Salvage of Manitowoc Crane
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed the demolition of a 4500 Manitowoc crane for a private client in Pennsylvania (PA). - March 29, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Garner Office Announces Award of Excellence Recipients
Annmarie Moore, sales manager of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Garner office, has announced the recipients of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Awards of Excellence. The awards were presented to the sales associates at the 34th Annual Coldwell Banker Howard... - March 28, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
ASI’s Extreme Loading® Technology Allays Implosion Concerns
Extreme Loading® Technology was used to predict the collapse of St. Francis Hospital scheduled for demolition in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania last weekend. The building’s demise was historic to that locale, but for Applied Science International (ASI), the hallmark event is about the technology that showed the public what would happen beforehand – a new structural analysis technology now available to practicing engineers internationally. - March 27, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Showcased to Sell: the Secret Weapon for Home Sellers in an Uncertain Market
With February 2008 markeing the lowest point for home sales in 20 years, it is more important than ever that home sellers properly position their home for sale. - March 27, 2008 - Rediscovered Rooms
Kimball Hill Homes Opens New Communities in Texas
Kimball Hill introduces new communities in the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas. - March 27, 2008 - Kimball Hill Homes
NARI Announces National Contractor of the Year Award Winners
The Evening of Excellence™, culminating with the Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards ceremony, is commonly regarded as the premier event of the year throughout the remodeling industry. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping Launches Organic Gardening with Kids Program
Applewood Acres will visit with your children to provide a one hour educational seminar on the benefits and importance of organic gardening and practicing responsible gardening without the use of chemicals and pesticides. The seminar is a hands on, fun approach, encouraging children to have an enjoyable time doing such things as creating a vegetable or herb garden, planting small trees or a perennial garden, while at the same time learning about how to care for plants. - March 27, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Senior Marketing Manager Earns CSP Certification
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Kelly Talbot has earned her Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation. CSP was designed for specialists in new home sales to gain a broad understanding of... - March 27, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc, Named "Best of Business 2008"
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc, (SFC) has won the New Hampshire Business Review’s 2008 Best of Business (BOB) Award for “Best Engineering Firm” in a statewide readers’ survey. The winners of the 2008 BOB awards were honored at a celebration held March 19 at the Grappone... - March 27, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
VIBCO External Concrete Form Vibrators Ensure Excellent Quality & Finish
A large precast concrete company uses VIBCO SVRL-6500 High Frequency Pneumatic Vibrators to vibrate bridge form sections to ensure that the finished product had superior concrete strength and quality. - March 27, 2008 - VIBCO Vibrators
Micro Glass™ the Next Generation of Architectural Surfaces. See It at WolrdGlassAG.com
WorldGlass, an international architectural and decorative glass company, announces its new, exclusive product line Micro Glass™. Micro Glass is a unique decorative glass product designed for architectural surfaces and other uses. It offers advantages over natural and engineered stone including superior strength and a higher resistance to scratching. Readers are encouraged to visit www.WorldGlassAG.com to learn more. - March 27, 2008 - WorldGlass
Judy and Frank Harmon to Discuss "What I Learned Doing My Own House" During Boston Design and Construction Convention
Award-winning landscape architect Judy Harmon, ASAL, and her husband, architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, will participate in a panel discussion entitled “What I Learned Doing My Own House” during Residential Design & Construction (RDC), a two-day convention and trade show for design and... - March 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Architectura Launches New Website, www.architectura.tv
Architectural firm creates new online destination to showcase 100+ properties. - March 27, 2008 - Architectura
Building Component Manufacturer Links Engineering Design Data to Business Processes with DEACOM Software
Deacom, Inc. announces that Nascor Ltd., one of western Canada's largest and fastest-growing manufacturers of building components, is implementing the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System at its Alberta headquarters and two manufacturing facilities to... - March 27, 2008 - Deacom
Colliers International Poland to Become Partnership
Colliers International Poland has changed its company structure so that it is now a partnership, managed with twelve partners. - March 27, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Organic Lawn Care Movement Gains Momentum
A press release about a new company that offers an alternative to corporate chemical lawn care. - March 26, 2008 - Organic Lawns for America
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in New York City
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - March 26, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in Chicago, Illinois
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - March 26, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Brokers Opens Membership in Los Angeles, California
National Retail Brokers is a National Alliance of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. The network includes retail real estate law firms, brokers, developers, contractors, and financiers. - March 26, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Employee Earns Quality Service Certification
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Elsie Phillips has earned her Quality Service Certification (QSC). Phillips has nearly ten years of real estate experience and has... - March 26, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
The Mack Group, LLC Hires New Client Development Manager for Asbestos Removal Services
The Mack Group, LLC (www.mackgrp.com) is a nationwide contractor that provides asbestos removal, asbestos abatement, flooring removal and lead and mold remediation services. The company’s main office is proud to announce the addition of Matt Fay as the new Client Development Manager. - March 26, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
New Web Site Captures Attention of Earth Friendly Homeowners
Web site brings together people looking for practical earth friendly tips with advertisers who wish to reach those homeowners. Site features "life casting" & visitor participation in every step from raising funds to purchase a home remodeling the the home toward more sustainable living, all the while providing product placement & advertising opportunities for companies. - March 25, 2008 - Progressive Media Partners
BJAC Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader Magazine and Wake Technical Community College. The... - March 25, 2008 - BJAC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Earns Premier Office Award
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that the firm has been named a Coldwell Banker® Premier Office, the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker offices. The award demonstrates the high level of teamwork among... - March 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Dramatic Rise in Foreclosures Seen to Help Real-Estate Investors Profit Significantly
Firm releases a report stating that 2.2 million new home foreclosures were filed in 2007. This will allow great opportunities for investors to prosper. - March 25, 2008 - Basic Foreclosure Information blog
A Broker Friendly Real Estate Portal?
InvestorLoft.com is a real estate investment focused website, and is offering free listing service for real estate brokers and agents. InvestorLoft.com was created to service the needs of 1031 Exchange, Self Directed IRA, other real estate investors. - March 25, 2008 - InvestorLoft.com
Organic Lawn Care, a Growing Business for Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
Anti-pesticide crusader, Richard Brzakala, President of Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping encouraged by the McGuinty government's pledge to ban pesticides on a provincial level and even give considerations to banning the sale of such products at all retail stores. - March 24, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm has won the 2008 Business Champions award presented by Business Leader Magazine. The award pays tribute to local businesses that enhance the Triangle’s workforce by creating jobs and providing... - March 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
JDavis Architects Designed Development Recognized by Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carlton Place, a mixed-use, mixed-income development in downtown Raleigh, has been selected to receive the prestigious... - March 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC