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Guide Listing Top 10 OSHA Serious Violations in 2009 Issued by Graphic Products

A new guide, The Top Ten OSHA Serious Violations in 2009, addresses the most frequently cited standards by OSHA in fiscal year 2009. - February 14, 2010 - Graphic Products, Inc.

Nash Construction Proves That Even in a Recession Quality Reigns

2009 Capital CotY Awards Recognize Creativity & Craftsmanship Among Area's Top Remodeling & Design-Build Firms. - February 14, 2010 - Nash Construction, Inc.

NewProductHelp.com to Serve as Official Marketing Representative of Ladder Silencer Invention Worldwide

Derek S., South Dakota resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Ladder Silencer invention to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product targeted to all who use ladders regularly, the Ladder... - February 13, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.

Aptcon Opens New Office in Wilmington, NC

New Wilmington, NC location and hire of Construction Manager support continued growth. - February 13, 2010 - Aptcon

Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2010 Nationals

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Gold Award in the category of Building Industry Spirit at the 2010 NationalsSM Gala held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas on Jan. 19. The award recognizes the... - February 13, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

SealRite Spray Foam to Exhibit Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation at Atlantic Builders Convention

SealRite Spray Foam, a leading soy-based spray foam insulation contractor, will showcase its energy-efficient spray polyurethane foam products at the Atlantic Builder’s Convention on April 14-16, 2010. - February 13, 2010 - Coastal Insulation Corp

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.