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AFG Group is Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM-PM Firm
AFG Group was listed on ENR's national ranking of 2014 Top 100 Construction Management / Program Management Firms. Having received 7 major awards so far this year, the company’s accelerated growth and business expansion is receiving recognition from engineering and construction industry leaders. - August 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Log Exports from Canada and the US to Asia Have Increased This Year with the Shipment from the US South Being 130% Higher Than in 2013
North America continues to supply China, Japan and other Asian countries with logs for their forest products sectors. Log exports from the US and Canada in the 1Q/14 were up 14% from last year, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review, with shipments from the US South having increased the most. - August 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Tollgate Naples Commercial Center Adds State of Florida Department of Revenue and Child Support Services Center
Coral Commercial Properties is pleased to announce the addition of The State of Florida’s Department of Revenue and Child Support Services Customer Service Center to the Tollgate Naples Commercial Center. Jennifer Hardy, the property’s Leasing Manager, recently announced the executed... - August 08, 2014 - Coral Commercial Properties
Heidi Burke Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, has named Heidi Burke as account manager. She is responsible for providing detailed commercial insurance information and support to... - August 07, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Chicago-Based BSC Group Voted Best Finance Company by Inside Self-Storage for the Fourth Year in a Row
The BSC Group, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and self-storage specialist is thrilled to announce they have been voted winner of the 2014 “Best of Business – Finance” award by the readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. This marks the 4th consecutive year The BSC Group has been honored with this award. - August 05, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
DBIA Announces 2014 Design-Build Project Award Winnners
The 2014 Design-Build Project/Team Awards showcase design-build best practices and celebrate the achievements of owners and design-build teams in nine categories across the spectrum of horizontal and vertical construction. These categories include: aviation, civic buildings, commercial/office buildings, industrial/process/research facilities, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, rehabilitation/renovation/restoration, transportation and water/wastewater. - August 05, 2014 - DBIA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Marin’s New Emergency Operations Facility - County’s Emergency Services Building Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 518.5 kW solar power system at Marin County’s New Emergency Operations Facility in San Rafael, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the County’s new solar panel system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving millions in utility costs in the years to come. - August 05, 2014 - SolarCraft
Fifthroom.com Expands Online Specialty Marketplace with New Line of Outdoor Structures, Garden Bridges & Walkways
Fifthroom.com, the leading online marketplace for consumer and commercial indoor and outdoor furniture and landscaping structures, has expanded its extensive product line with the addition of a new series of cabanas, ramadas, walkways and garden and trail bridges. The virtual showcase consisting of... - August 04, 2014 - fifthroom.com
Beacon Default Management, Inc. Appoints New Director of Business Development
Industry Leader in Commercial Foreclosure Services strengthens growth resources - August 04, 2014 - Beacon Default Management, Inc.
UBuildNet Upgrades the Toolbox Application
UBuildNet released its newest upgrade to enhance its professional and consumer construction features, “The Toolbox Application.” The Toolbox application is now enhanced to include many of the documents construction professionals and Do It Yourselfers require to manage their construction projects. - August 03, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion
Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion - July 30, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
Tranzon Driggers Principal Elected President of the National Auctioneers Association
Thomas W. Saturley, CAI, a principal at Tranzon Driggers, was elected President of the National Auctioneers Association. Mr. Saturley was installed as President at the NAA’s 65th International Auctioneers Conference & Show in Louisville on July 10. He is a co-founder of Tranzon, one of... - July 15, 2014 - Tranzon Driggers
UBuildNet: Real People, Real Connections, Real Business
Construction professionals know that building relationships with contractors, partners, and customers is the way to increase success through new and repeat business. Some construction companies are using popular social media networks to attract followers in the hope of stimulating business. The... - July 11, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Apex Maintenance Group Opens in Atlanta
Apex Maintenance Group has now opened in Atlanta, GA. Apex Maintenance Group provides commercial asphalt and facilities maintenance and management services to many clients in the Atlanta and Destin metropolitan areas. Apex’s portfolio of clients includes property managers, grocery stores,... - July 11, 2014 - Apex Maintenance Group
AWNEX Garners Near-Perfect Score in Leading QSR Brand Evaluation
The developer of architectural canopies, awnings, sunshades, decorative slat walls and advanced drive thru technologies for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and other retail industries has earned an “A” grade in a supplier evaluation conducted by a top 5 U.S. Quick Service Restaurant brand. - July 10, 2014 - Awnex Inc.
Primavera Residences Offers Sound Investments in CdO with Buy-to-Rent Units
Primavera Residences announces the launch of its serviced condos for short to extended stays. - July 09, 2014 - Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corp.
Premier Storage Investors, LLC Announces New York Self Storage Acquisition
Premier Storage Investors announced today the acquisition of Broadway Self Storage in Holbrook, New York. - July 08, 2014 - Premier Storage Investors, LLC
BIM for Facilities Management Case Study: YouBIM & IBM Maximo Integration - Maine General Medical Center
The Challenge was to tie YouBIM into the IBM Maximo environment. The world leading solution from IBM, Maximo is one of the most widely deployed CMMS solutions that helps manage every aspect of facility management. YouBIM is a SAAS (Software as a Service) cloud based solution that brings an integrated database and instant access to facility information through an easy-to-navigate 3D/BIM (Building Information Modeling) interface. - July 03, 2014 - ENGworks
Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
Evolucia Shareholder Update
CEO of Evolucia provides update to shareholders. - June 29, 2014 - Evolucia, Inc.
Long Dormant Pennsylvania Town Becoming Artist Enclave
In 2008, the idea of Ken Marquis, a PA based picture framer, became one of the largest non-profit international art efforts, The Landfillart Project. Now Marquis’ new mission is to transform the forgotten hamlet of Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania into a thriving artist community. Just two hours from... - June 24, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
Zephyr Partners Acquires Downtown San Diego City Block
Zephyr Partners announced the $21.1 million off-market acquisition of one of the last remaining full blocks of available property in downtown San Diego, a 60,000-square-foot site on Broadway. - June 19, 2014 - Zephyr Partners
Bob Moore Construction Receives Texas Building Branch AGC’s Outstanding Construction Award for Trader Joe’s Cold Storage Warehouse
Bob Moore Construction's cold storage warehouse built for Trader Joe's has been named the top design / build ($10M - $30M) construction project in the state of Texas for 2013. The Trader Joe's project received the Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch, the state organization for the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC). To qualify for the Texas Building Branch competition, the building first had to win a regional AGC competition. - June 18, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
For Rent Media Solutions Moves Office to Plano
The NAI Robert Lynn Office Division recently arranged a 20,258-square-foot lease for For Rent Media Solutions in the International Business Park building, located at 6500 International Parkway in Plano, Texas. The company is relocating its divisional offices from its current location in Carrollton,... - June 18, 2014 - NAI Robert Lynn
Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates the Sale of The Cove in Tampa
Cushman & Wakefield’s Florida Multifamily Advisory Group announced the sale of The Cove in Tampa, Fla., for a total of $50,500,000 on behalf of the seller, LNR Partners, LLC. The purchaser was The Laramar Group, LLC. Executive Director Byron Moger of C&W was the only broker involved... - June 11, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
New Day Underwriting Managers Expands Operations with New Corporate Headquarters
Expansion Necessitated by 35 Percent Growth in Revenues & Staffing Over the Past Year - June 11, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
XPS Solutions, Ltd. Moves Headquarters in Richardson
NAI Robert Lynn Office Division Arranges 18,399-SF Lease in Class A Building - June 11, 2014 - NAI Robert Lynn
Inaugural Multifamily Talent Summit Set for September in SoCal Wine Country
The first and only conference designed for leadership and talent strategies in the multifamily industry. Discover valuable insight on creating winning performance cultures, recruiting tactics, new technologies and employment branding practices that drive performance, productivity and effectiveness for multifamily operators. - June 05, 2014 - Multifamily Talent Summit
UBuildNet: A 21st Century Social Networking and Marketing Solution for the Construction Industry
UBuildNet provides free online social networking and marketing (and more) catering to the construction and building industry, its business partners, and its consumers at www.ubuildnet.com. - June 02, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Industry Innovator Total Door Systems Participating in SME’s THE BIG M Tours
American-Owned Door Company Gives Rare Peek Inside Locally Sourced, Advanced, Sustainable, Green Design and Production Process. - May 23, 2014 - Total Door Systems
Bob Moore Construction Receives TEXO / AGC’s Distinguished Building Award for Tandy Leather Store
Bob Moore Construction has won the prestigious Distinguished Building Award for its Tandy Leather store construction project in Fort Worth, Texas from TEXO. TEXO is the north Texas chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). It... - May 17, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Jeff Lamm Joins Cushman & Wakefield Tampa Office as Director in Industrial Brokerage Services
Jeff Lamm has joined the Tampa office of Cushman & Wakefield as a director in its Industrial Brokerage Services division. He joins Mike Davis, Julia Silva Rettig and the industrial team that represents more than 3.6 million square feet of real estate in Central Florida. His role will include... - May 15, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
John Fredrick Taylor Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John Fredrick Taylor of Enid, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About John Fredrick Taylor Mr. Taylor has over 15 years experience in the construction field. He is... - May 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mericle Commercial’s ReadyToGo!™ Program is Helping to Create and Retain Thousands of Jobs in PA
Mericle Real Estate is using unique speculative land and building program to fast track economic development projects along Pennsylvania's I-81 Corridor. - May 14, 2014 - Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services
Bob Moore Construction Debuts Dura-Tech Processes' New Manufacturing Facility in Mansfield, Texas
Dura-Tech opened the doors on their new operations facility built by Bob Moore Construction. Constructed with tilt-up construction, the building provides 57,000 SF of custom-designed production space. The floor features a custom-engineered containment system that is sloped and fully coated with epoxy. An extended catwalk provides access to elevated equipment and seven five-ton cranes are mounted overhead. - May 07, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
New Day Underwriting Managers Announces Results of 2014 Market Update
New Report Highlights Latest Market Trends in Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance - May 05, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
ARCO/Murray Construction Announces Completion of Suncoast Community Health Centers New Tampa Facility
ARCO / Murray Construction Company is pleased to announce the completion of a 16,000 square foot facility for Suncoast Community Health Centers located on Palm River Road in Tampa, Florida. The ground-up facility is home to the first pediatric dental residency program in the Tampa Bay area. The... - May 01, 2014 - ARCO|Murray Construction
AFG Group Welcomes Fred Clements, Jr., PE to the Washington, DC Office
AFG Group, Inc., a leading, award-winning construction management and relocation firm, announces that Mr. Fredrick D. Clements, Jr., PE has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office. AFG welcomes Mr. Clements as the newest member of its Federal portfolio management team where he will be... - April 28, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Global Sawlog Prices Rose in the 4Q/13 Resulting in the GSPI Reaching Its Third Highest Level Since 1995; Highest Increases in Western North America and Northern Europe
Higher demand for lumber and increased global trade of logs pushed sawlog prices upward in many markets during 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a consequence, the GSPI price index has move upward to reach its highest level in eight years. Log prices in Western North America, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Japan have increased the most over the past 12 months. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports Have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log Exports That Came as the Result of Higher Log Export Tariffs by Russia in 2007
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013. During the same period, lumber exports have increased but shipments have not compensated for the decline in income from the log exports, reports the WRQ. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Couple Retires from Family Owned Livestock Market After 50 Years
Gail and Janet Sohler have owned the Stockmen’s Livestock Market in Yankton, South Dakota since 1952. During that time they established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Gail implemented new technologies in the 50 year long operation of the sale barn including strong advocates... - April 18, 2014 - Stock Realty and Auction Co.
Agcapita's Canadian Farmland Investment Thesis Confirmed by New Report from Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada’s newest farmland values report shows the average value of Canadian farmland increased 22.1% in 2013. - April 15, 2014 - Agcapita
ADA Compliance Expert Protects Los Angeles Business from Lawsuit
California Access Consultants (CAC) has the tools and personnel to support any size Business while providing peace of mind from the drive by ADA lawsuit happy people. Many Businesses’ do not know what an ADA barrier is, or how to resolve it. That makes many Properties vulnerable to lawsuits and loss of money. But ADA Compliance allows for a better business environment for all persons regardless of any type of disadvantage. - April 15, 2014 - California Access Consultants
Etkin Johnson Fills Business Center at Westminster Mall with Two Leases Totaling 30,000 Square Feet
Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners, a Denver‐based development, investment, ownership and management company, today announced the completion of two industrial lease transactions totaling more than 30,000 square feet at Business Center at Westminster Mall, located at West 91st Avenue and North... - April 13, 2014 - Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners
Self-Adhesive Flexible Cement ADA Mats— Game Changing New Technology Available from ADA Sign Depot
California and ADA Compliant Self-Adhering Truncated Domes That Install on Concrete or Asphalt—No Anchoring Hardware or Special Tools Required—Peel and Stick Technology Allows One Person to Install ADA Pads in Minutes - April 12, 2014 - ADA Sign Depot
Cushman & Wakefield Announces More Than 56,000 Square Feet of Leasing at Two Harbour Place
Cushman & Wakefield announced today it has negotiated eight separate transactions for new and renewing tenants for office space during the past 12 months at Two Harbour Place. These leases comprise more than 56,000 square feet of space, or about 30 percent of the entire building. The building... - April 10, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
Renova Beefs-Up Emergency Roofing Teams for Denton and Hard Hit Areas of North Texas
Dallas-based Renova Renovation announced this evening that is will beef up emergency roofing services for storm damage and hard hit areas of Denton and North Texas. The company has mobilized to handle Emergency services for residents and businesses in North Texas. - April 04, 2014 - Renova Flooring
Weidlinger Receives ACEC New York’s Most Prestigious Honor
The firm provided structural and civil engineering services for the curvilinear Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, which earned the ACEC NY Empire Award. - April 03, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Ashoka Residency Tower Opts for BuildTrack Surveillance System
A well-known residential project in Navi Mumbai chooses BuildTrack Surveillance System for the safety of society complex. - April 03, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Construction Kicks Off Today on Montgomery County-Based RE/MAX Realty Group's Crown Farm Office
RE/MAX Realty Group begins construction on a new office in the Crown Farm development of Montgomery County, MD. This expansion will position RE/MAX Realty Group to expand into one of the hottest real estate markets in suburban Washington, DC. Realty Group currently has 130 agents and will seek to add an additional 60 to its sales force. - April 01, 2014 - RE/MAX Realty Group