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NH Custom Home Builder Zetland Homes LLC Winter Planning and Building Seminar
New Hampshire custom green home builder Zetland Homes LLC offering their Winter 2010 Planning and Building dinner seminar. Information on building a custom home whether stick built, structural insulated panel (SIP), log, timber frame or modular. Discusses Energy Star and Green Build NH certification programs. - February 12, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Initiates Patent Process on Remediation of Buildings with Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) was launched in 2009 to provide a solution to the defective or corrosive drywall crisis which has unfolded over the last seventeen months or so. The Institute developed what is being referred to as the “BESI System” and has now filed a provisional patent on their process for remediation of buildings that have defective or "corrosive" drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Conference for Certification of Inspectors & Remediators for Defective or Corrosive Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale
BESI will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors in Ft. Lauderdale on March 2-3, 2010. This certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD/XRF Now Available for Aluminum Smelting "Bath Ratio" Analysis
Following the introduction of BTX in mid 2009, inXitu now offers a tailored version, creating the world’s most cost effective XRD/XRF analysis tool for the smelting industry. - February 11, 2010 - inXitu
Lavendon Access Services Promotes from Within
Lavendon Access Services (LAS), the UK’s leading provider of powered access, has promoted two senior team members. Dave Barton has been appointed to the UK Board in his role as UK Business Development Director. Dave joined the business from The Platform Company when it was acquired in April... - February 11, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
DexSystems Now Offering Online Estimate and Order Decking Material Delivered to the Door–Lower 2010 Pricing
Get exterior decking materials delivered directly to the door, at home or job site. From easy online estimating and freight quote request, this new online ordering system makes it easier than ever to order and manage multiple project orders and all with better 2010 pricing. - February 10, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Basonas Construction Corp is Nearing the Restorative Completion of the Exterior of Tower 270
In its lack of esthetics, it makes up for it in its view of great ones. - February 10, 2010 - Basonas Construction Corp
NewProductHelp.com to Represent Schwister Tool Invention to Potential Licensees Globally
Robert S., a Wisconsin-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Schwister Tool concept to industry on a global basis over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product sure to appeal to a variety of tradesmen, the Schwister... - February 10, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
New Handheld XRF Identifies Corrosive Drywall
Quickshot XRF offers handheld x-ray fluorescence to determine if drywall is acceptable or defective by detecting strontium levels in drywall. High Strontium levels are an indicator of Chinese drywall; which recent studies show creates health and building problems. - February 10, 2010 - Quickshot XRF Analyzers
Roll Off Dumpster Rental: Maryland, D.C. and D.C. Metro Customers Find Dumpsters on Their Doorsteps in 24 Hours or Less
Next Day Dumpsters announces opening of Baltimore office to service Maryland and the Washington, D.C./Metro area with next day dumpster rental delivery. - February 10, 2010 - Next Day Dumpsters
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of New Mark It Invention
M. Scott C., Tennessee resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Mark It concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with the professional contractor and do-it-yourselfer... - February 10, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
SealRite Spray Foam to Showcase Environmentally Friendly Spray Foam Insulation at Globalcon 2010
SealRite Spray Foam, a leading soy-based spray foam insulation contractor, will exhibit its open and closed cell spray polyurethane foam products at Globalcon 2010 in Philadelphia, PA on March 24-25, 2010. - February 10, 2010 - Coastal Insulation Corp
Premier Corporate Housing Offers Deep Discounts to Those Affiliated with Kleen Energy Systems Plant in Middletown, CT
Premier Corporate Housing wishes to express its deepest condolences to the families who have been affected by the tragedy at the Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown, Ct. Premier Corporate Housing is extending a 15% discount off of normal rates for temporary accommodations to those workers affiliated with the clean-up and rebuilding of the plant. - February 10, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2009 AGC Merit Award
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2009 Merit Award for Construction Excellence from TEXO, the north Texas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and Associated Builders and Contractors. The award was given for the Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas, the largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial project in the state of Texas. With this award, 2009 is the fifth consecutive year where Bob Moore Construction has received honors from industry organizations. - February 10, 2010 - Bob Moore Construction
Johnny on the Spot of NJ Introduces “The Lookout” Temporary Guard Station
Portable Restroom leader listens to emerging customer demand to offer temporary site security solutions with temporary fencing and new economical Lookout Guard Station. - February 10, 2010 - Johnny on the Spot, LLC.
KTI Announces the Opening of Its New Office in Kansas City, KS
Kruger Technologies, Inc. has announced the opening of a new office in Kansas City, KS. The office is conveniently located about five minutes from the Kansas Speedway and is KTI’s second location in the Kansas City Metro area. Building on its growth in 2009, KTI is excited to expand its... - February 10, 2010 - Kruger Technologies, Inc
Mascoat Opens New Location in The Netherlands
The world leader in insulating coatings, Mascoat, formally announces the opening of a new European office located in The Netherlands - February 06, 2010 - Mascoat
Wilson Kelsey Design Partners with Audio Video Design in Presenting a Home Theater Seminar
Now Become Wow! Retrofit home theater makes an existing room into a home cinema, without extensive construction. - February 06, 2010 - Wilson Kelsey Design
NorthStar Signs Agreement with Tillsonburg Hydro to Implement MeterSense
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues their expansion into the Canadian MDM/R market with the selection of MeterSense by Tillsonburg Hydro. MeterSense is an Operational Data Store that will provide Tillsonburg Hydro with a comprehensive solution to monitor and validate their immediate smart meter rollout plan while supporting their goal of improving customer service. - February 06, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR® Homes Coalition Awarded Funds to Boost New Home Performance
The Colorado Governor’s Energy Office Funds Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR New Homes Program. The Northern Colorado (NoCO) ENERGY STAR® Homes coalition has received approval for funding from the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) for the implementation of the ENERGY STAR New Homes program along the Northern Front Range. - February 06, 2010 - Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR Homes
Cement Industry in Asia – Pakistan, Malaysia, Taiwan and Philippines
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about the cement markets in Asia. They make available the following brand-new market analyses Cement - Pakistan Cement - Malaysia Cement - Taiwan Cement - Philippines These analyses give a clear overview of the... - February 06, 2010 - Global Research & Data Services
Pegasus Lighting Becomes an Illuminating Engineering Society Sustaining Member
Pegasus Associates Lighting has become a Sustaining Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America helping to further lighting research, education projects, and other endeavors to communicate all aspects of good lighting practices. - February 05, 2010 - Pegasus Lighting
Doucet Remodeling & Design Wins Gold Contractor of the Year Award and Customer Service Award
2009 COTY Awards are presented to Doucet Remodeling and Design for excellence in remodeling and customer service. - February 05, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Cathy Doucet Earns Industry Certification Recognizes Expertise in Kitchen & Bath Design
Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Inc. in Stoneham announced that she has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. - February 05, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Iraq’s Economic News Channel Visits SAK Corporate Offices in Baghdad
Following the recent flurry of activity posted by Sanna Al Kassir (SAK) regarding its recent contracts with Iraq’s Ministry of Trade - State Company for Construction Materials; The Iraq Economics News (IENN) Channel came to visit to see what was happening. On a busy Tuesday evening following... - February 04, 2010 - Sanna Al Kassir General Trading Company
Tectonix Steele Reports Proper Project Management as a Critical Step in Growing a Company During a Difficult Economy
During the month of January, all of the Project Managers with Tectonix Steel had the opportunity to attend an intense, weeklong course on Project Management. The training was based on a real life scenario in which there were people calling in sick, revisions to the project, subs refusing to work... - February 04, 2010 - Tectonix Steel
Historic Bendix Brand Reintroduced on Efficient Household Appliances
Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available... - February 03, 2010 - Thor Appliance Company
Atlanta Building Company Named NARI 2010 CotY Winner
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Atlanta Building Company, in Grayson, GA, 2010 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year) winner in the Residential Kitchen Under $40,000 category of its annual awards competition. - February 03, 2010 - Atlanta Building Company
Taylor Morrison Division Uses Team-building Cash Prize to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
After leading the homebuilder's fundraising efforts, Taylor Morrison's Austin division finds one more cause to support. - February 03, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Boston Cedar Introduces Abaco Tropical Hardwood Decking and Railing
Boston Cedar is the exclusive Northeast distributor of high quality ABACO Hardwood Decking and Railing produced by Aljoma Lumber. - February 01, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Stephanie Y. Drake, President of Drake Incorporated, Featured in MBE Magazine, a Successful Woman-Owned Construction Firm at the Smithsonian
When you flip through the pages of the current issue of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Magazine you will find an article about how the world’s largest educational and research institute and museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, is preserving history while enhancing the future for M/WBEs. Simultaneously, you will see the vital face behind some of the Smithsonian’s most visible construction projects: a woman who is making both headlines and history. - January 31, 2010 - Drake Incorporated
Accel Framing, Inc. Wins NARI Contractor of the Year Awards in Team Remodeling
San Diego, CA, Local Building Contractor Accel Framing, Inc.® has been awarded Contractor of the Year (COTY) awards, as part of a team in two categories. The awards are for: Entire House $500,001 to $1,000,000 and the Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration categories in The National Association of the Remodelers Industry (NARI)’s Southwest Region 7. - January 30, 2010 - Accel Framing, Inc.
Free Quotes for Sacramento Modular Steel Homes Are Now Available at CitySteelBuildings.com
Free quotes for steel buildings and modular steel homes in Sacramento are now available from the online steel building resource, CitySteelBuildings.com (http://www.citysteelbuildings.com/). Free quotes for Sacramento metal buildings and prefab buildings can be obtained by filling up a no-obligation... - January 30, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
Viceroy Homes Southeast Announces 25% Off Promotion on All Home Packages
Now through February 28th all customers will receive 20% off on any custom home package from Viceroy Homes Southeast. If you are planning to build in 2010, contact us for more details. - January 30, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast
Miller Construction Co. Completes $43 Million Omni Renovation Project
Landmark Miami Mall “Reborn” with 320,000 Square Feet of Offices and Sleek Exterior -- Miller Construction Company has completed a $43 million renovation project for developer Argent Ventures, transforming 320,000 square feet of former retail space at the 1970s-era Omni International Mall into The Omni Offices, a state-of-the-art, Class A office address. - January 30, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Estes Construction & Woodworking Launches New Web Site
Estes Construction & Woodworking, launches their new web site, www.esteswoodworking.com, designed and hosted by NetSource Technologies. - January 28, 2010 - Netsource Technologies
WA Brickmatch Hope to Expand Their Recycling Program in WA with the Launch of a New Dedicated Website
An environmentally friendly recycling program for secondhand bricks, paving and roof tiles. - January 28, 2010 - WA Brickmatch Pty Ltd
NARI Announces Regional Winners of the 2010 CotY Awards
140 Regional “Contractor of the Year” (CotY) Winners were named by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) during this year’s regional competition. Judging for the regional projects took place at NARI’s national headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois, in... - January 28, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Commemorate Anniversary of Northridge with Foundation Inspection
Company Urges Homeowners to Commemorate 16th Anniversary of Northridge Earthquake by Getting More Prepared for Next Big Shake - January 28, 2010 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Urges L.A. Homeowners to Get Foundation Inspection After Big Rains
Company Urges Homeowners to Get an Inspection to See If Poor Drainage May be Damaging Their Home Foundation. - January 28, 2010 - Julian Construction
Masonry Technology Introduces the Only Weep Screed That Actually Weeps
Masonry Technology's L+R Weep Screed™ is the only metal termination specifically designed to accommodate a rainscreen drainage plane material and allow all the moisture to escape, every time. Join them in evolutionary change. - January 27, 2010 - Masonry Technology, Inc.
Pine Street Carpenters Honored with 2010 “DelCY Award”
Pine Street Carpenters among recipients of DelChester NARI's annual DelCY awards. - January 27, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Lennar Enters Atlanta Market
Homebuilder Hires Todd Jones as Division President. - January 27, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Turner Construction Company and Vela Systems Release Joint Study on Field Software Improving Enterprise-Level Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Managing QA/QC from an Enterprise Perspective – Verifying Conformance and Driving Performance. - January 26, 2010 - Vela Systems
South Coast Surety Announces Staff Promotions
South Coast Surety has grown its annual rate of production from 40% to over 50% through 2009. To respond to its continued growth, the firm has further defined and systematized the agency’s departments. South Coast Surety has promoted various staff members to department supervisors. - January 26, 2010 - South Coast Surety
Ohana Modular Homes Launches New Website
Website Provides Detail Regarding Affordable Housing Solutions - January 25, 2010 - Blue Planet Studio
Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of the Country’s Best Employers
On January 21, Fortune magazine recognized Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The distinction is a first for the company, which ranked 76th on the list, and it reflects how a... - January 25, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Lennar Has Homes Available for Immediate Move in at Summerwood in Accokeek, Maryland That Qualify for the Tax Credit
Homebuilder Offering Brand New Homes Priced from the $300s in Beautiful Prince George’s County Just Thirty Minutes Away from the Nation’s Capital - January 24, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Corporate Traffic Closes Out 2009 with a 32% Increase in Shipment Volumes
Corporate Traffic Inc., a third party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida proudly finished out 2009 with a 32% higher shipment volume than that of the previous year. Corporate Traffic supported this boost in new business by adding 30% more equipment to their asset based... - January 22, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
Lennar Jacksonville Provides Cash and Donates Toys to the Tony Boselli Foundation
Homebuilder Set to Help Build Next Foundation Community Center. - January 22, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division