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NH Home Builder to Speak on Green Building at Northern New England Spring Home Show
Custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC featured speaker on green building and energy efficiency at the Northern New England Spring Home Show January 22-24. - January 14, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
Lennar Jacksonville Announces Tim Wolgemuth as Internet New Home Consultant
The Jacksonville Division of Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is pleased to announce Tim Wolgemuth as its newest Internet New Home Consultant. Wolgemuth has been with the Lennar Jacksonville team for more than two years previously working as a New Home Consultant for the... - January 13, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Home Builders Association Chooses Stone as Agency of Record
After years as the Triangle’s leading advertising agency for new Home Builders and Developers, the team at The Stone Agency announced that their Builder and Developer Marketing Group has been named Agency-of-Record for the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The Raleigh-based... - January 13, 2010 - The Stone Agency
Hardin Construction Company Selected as Design Builder for Bennett College Expansion
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been named the design builder for the Bennett College for Women’s $22 million expansion. All facilities are scheduled for completion in first quarter of... - January 13, 2010 - Hardin Construction Company
AAA Quality Home Improvement Adds Hallie Cranford of Long & Foster Realtors as One of the Top Customer Oriented Realtors on the Northern Virginia’s Best Realtors List
AAA Quality Home Improvement understands that choosing the right agent is key to buying a home or selling your current home. Hallie Cranford, of Long & foster Realtors is a great choice no matter what side of the transaction you are on. - January 12, 2010 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
AAA Quality Replacement Windows Northern Virginia Pella Window and Door Contractor
Herndon, VA “Say goodbye to your drafty, old windows and doors”, the Pella Windows and doors marketing pitch, and AAA Quality Replacement Windows, LLC., of Northern Virginia is enthusiastic about it. As a certified Pella contractor and distributor AAA Quality Home Improvement is proud to represent Pella Windows. They are considered some of the finest quality window on the market today, carried by Lowes and Home Depot. - January 11, 2010 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Local Non-Profit Agency Opens New Office in Yorkville Area, Demand Remains High for Foreclosure-Prevention and Foreclosure-Intervention Services
Federally funded credit-counseling programs help consumers avoid foreclosure and stay in homes. - January 10, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
CADO Real Estate Group's Michael Hixson Receives Prestigious Award from University of California, Irvine
Michael Hixson of CADO Real Estate Group, Inc. is honored with "Distinguished Instructor" award by University of California, Irvine, for excellence as an educator in the University's Extension certificates in "Marketing for the Residential Builder" and "Light Construction and Development Management" programs. - January 10, 2010 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Builders Site Protection Announces Its' First Every Warehouse Clearance Sale
Builders Site Protection's first ever Warehouse Clearance Sale starts today. Temporary Surface Protection products from this award winning designer will be priced to sell. The company is clearing merchandise to bring in new product designs for the uptick in residential home construction. - January 10, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Tensar’s Roadway Improvement Solutions “Topped” with Acquisition of Endurablend
Tensar International Corporation improves property values by providing technology-driven site solutions for common development problems such as grade changes requiring retaining walls, and poor soil conditions. - January 10, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Global Sawlog Prices Jumped Almost 8% in the 3Q/09 Because of Improved Lumber Markets in the US and Europe, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
In the 3Q/09, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) had the highest quarter-to-quarter jump in the 15-year history of the Index, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Index increased for the third straight quarter and reached just over US$73/m3. - January 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
PA Group Offer Free Training in Asbestos Awareness
PA Group, Dartford are offering free training in asbestos awareness to new and current clients. The course deals with where to find asbestos and the liability associated with asbestos. - January 08, 2010 - PA Group
Acoustiblok, Inc.’s Sound Abatement Material Named 2009 Best Products Winner by Builder News Magazine
Builder News Magazine, the national residential and multifamily media brand for builders, developers, contractors and designers, released its 2009 "Best Products" edition naming Acoustiblok noise abatement products among the top products used in the building industry throughout the... - January 07, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
ACT Global Sports Completes Natural Grass Study at Texas A&M University
Research by leading synthetic turf manufacturer and Labosport benchmarks sport performance of natural turf. - January 07, 2010 - Act Global
Building Envelope Science Institute's Development of Certified Protocols: from Conception to Certification
The Building Envelope Science Institute has taken steps to create a remediation process that works and is both comprehensive and cost effective. The “BESI System” pulled resources from top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and twelve business sectors that were considered in the development and analysis. - January 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Lennar’s Caldwell Commons Community Now Officially Open for Sale in Charlotte
Homebuilder Offering Brand New Homes Priced from the $170s in the Highly Desirable University Area - January 06, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Free San Diego Steel Buildings Quotes Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free San Diego steel building quotes now available at CitySteelBuildings.com - January 06, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
Global Softwood Lumber Markets Were Mixed in the 3Q/09 - Up in China and Northern Africa, While Still Slow in the US and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber imports to China have increased by 81% in 2009. It is not inconceivable that China will import more lumber than Japan in 2009, a historical first. Canadian sawmills have been the major beneficiaries of this new fast-growing market, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 05, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Inspections by Bob Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Inspections by Bob, LLC, of Gaithersburg, MD, has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award. - January 04, 2010 - Inspections by Bob
Venice Florida Realtor Helps Charities
Realtor® Wayne Welsh, P.A. announced that the “Welsh Team” has donated $50,000. in personal commissions to charity resulting from the sale of Venice Florida real estate. The Welsh Team donates 10% of their personal commission to charity after every sale. They are unique in that... - January 04, 2010 - Gulf Shores Realty
Contractor Solution Network Introduces a Reward Engine
The Contractor Solution Network, LLC (CSN) introduced a new enhancement by allowing Pros to add photos of their work as a reward for spreading the news about http://ContractorSolutionNetwork.com to the Pro community. Photos are an excellent tool to give homeowners an idea of the type of work a Pro... - January 04, 2010 - Contractor Solution Network, LLC
EcoMech LLC. Geothermal & Mechanical Contractors Hits Atlanta Metro Market
Well respected HVAC veteran finally steps into the Atlanta Metro Geothermal Market. - January 04, 2010 - Ecomech LLC.
Four Seasons Sunrooms Expands in Pittsburgh - Hall Construction LLC and Kevin Hilliard & Company LLC Added as New Retailers in Pittsburgh
Four Seasons Sunrooms has expanded in the Pittsburgh market by adding Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC to its retailer base in Pittsburgh, PA. Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC will be able to provide much better service to Pittsburgh and it suburban... - January 02, 2010 - Hall Construction LLC
Small Town Welding Shop Now Employs Robotics
Classon Industrial Services, LLC. in Camilla GA. has built a new facility equipped with computer controlled CNC robotic machinery, including an 80,000 P.S.I. Water Jet cutting machine that can cut detailed shapes in stainless steel, glass, tile, etc. - January 02, 2010 - Classon Industrial Services,LLC.
Julian Construction Offers Slab Foundation Repair
Company Offers Tips to Knowing if Your Slab Foundation Needs Attention and Repair. - January 02, 2010 - Julian Construction
Fine Homebuilding Gives Outlook for the Building Industry: Predictions for 2010 and the Decade Ahead
The editors of Fine Homebuilding have made their predictions for what you can expect from the residential building industry in the decade ahead. - December 31, 2009 - The Taunton Press
Cashiers NC Construction Firm Aptcon Expands Executive Team
Cashiers NC Construction Firm Aptcon Expands Executive Team with Addition of Claire Cox as Vice President - December 31, 2009 - Aptcon
Tony Gee International - Bridge Construction Equipment Designer Reviews Financial Woes for the Past Year
Tony Gee International reviews the effects of the recession on the its business for the past year. The bridge construction equipment manufacturer has not escaped the effects of the world-wide recession on the construction industry. Inquiries have been well down on previous years. The United States... - December 31, 2009 - Tony Gee International
Celergy Networks Strengthens Its Smart Grid / Smart Energy Integration Business
Celergy Adds Telecom Veteran Martin W Greenwood to Its Executive Team - December 30, 2009 - Celergy Networks, Inc.
Victoria Promociones Presents at URBE 09 Their Offer of Apartments for Sale in Calpe
Despite the decline of exhibitors at the fair URBE Valencia compared to last year, this edition has managed to close more sales transactions than last year. The Real Estate Mediterranean Fair URBE 09, took place the days 20 to 22 November at the Feria Valencia exhibition grounds. This fair had the... - December 26, 2009 - Victoria Promociones
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Ultra-Lok™ RSQ Self Retracting Lifeline with Rescue
World’s First Dual-Mode Operation SRL Allowing for Fall Arrest and Rescue. - December 24, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Recycling Systems Inc Partners with Toys for Tots for the Holiday Season
RSI servers as an official sponsor of the local Chicago Toys for Tots - December 24, 2009 - Recycling Systems INC
Free San Francisco Steel Buildings Quotes Now Available on City Steel Buildings
Free San Francisco steel building quotes now available at CitySteelBuildings.com. - December 24, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
NPPD/FPS Awards 5 Year Contract for Enhanced Metal Detectors to CEIA USA
CEIA USA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five year contract by FPS for the supply of Enhanced Walk-Through Metal Detectors, model 02PN20 for the protection of Federal buildings. The 02PN20 is already deployed in the majority of US airports and is in use by many other Federal... - December 23, 2009 - CEIA USA
Free Quotes for Steel Buildings in Fresno Are Now on Offer at City Steel Buildings
Free, no-obligation steel building quotes are now available for Fresno, California from City Steel Buildings. - December 23, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Free Quotes for Metal Buildings in California Available at CitySteelBuildings.com
Quotes for metal buildings in California can now be obtained at the steel buildings resource, CitySteelBuildings.com, for free. - December 23, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
E&B Paving Promotes Steve Varner to Lead Indianapolis Area Office
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, promotes Steve Varner to area manager of its Indianapolis office. - December 23, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Free California Steel Building Quotes Now Available at CitySteelBuildings.com
Free quotes for California Steel Buildings are now available at steel building site, CitySteelBuildings.com. Get quotes for all types of steel buildings in California. - December 19, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
E&B Paving Receives Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana Awards for Anderson, Muncie Projects
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, was recognized by the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) with two Quality Pavement Awards at the 2009 APAI Winter Conference. APAI honored E&B in the Airport and Governmental award... - December 17, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Now Available: the World's First Solution for Capping the Power-over-Ethernet Voltage Problem
New and Affordable 324 PoE Reducer First Product to Cap/Reduce ‘hot’ Ethernet Extended PoE to 24v Standard - December 16, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
2009 Edition of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 (TP-410) Ships Today
Engineered Software Announces the First Shipments of the New 2009 Edition of Technical Paper No. 410. The first major rewrite in over 20 years and includes new chapters, and accompanying online calculators. - December 16, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Contractor Solution Network Launches Its Website Creation Service
The Contractor Solution Network, LLC (CSN) launched its website creation service, named CSN Creation (http://www.CSNCreation.com). CSN Creation offers website creation services based on templates, as well as custom website design and creation suited to customer needs. CSN Creation offers its... - December 13, 2009 - Contractor Solution Network, LLC
Universal Valve Co. Unveils New Bollard Covers
Universal Valve Co. recently released their new bollard covers designed to enhance and protect the appearance of bumper post steel bollards in all indoor and outdoor applications. - December 13, 2009 - Universal Valve Co.
Portakabin Works Around the Clock to Help the Flood-Hit Community in Cockermouth
The Portakabin rapid-response team has installed an interim building for two Cockermouth GP surgeries, which serve 15,000 patients, after their buildings were destroyed in the Cumbria floods. Working over a weekend and in adverse weather conditions, Portakabin has just delivered and erected a 624... - December 13, 2009 - Portakabin
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Features Donald Trump and Trump Plaza
Trump Entertainment Resorts as Part of the Interstitial Programming for Public Television. - December 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Bob Moore Construction Participates in 5th Annual SAFE Stand Down
Bob Moore Construction participated in the November, 2009 Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) stand-down, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). To support the SAFE stand-down, participating general contractors stop work at their jobsites and perform training on current safety-related topics for all workers on the sites. The latest stand-down focused on fall protection and the proper use of harnesses, tie-offs and other safety gear. - December 12, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Bob Moore Construction Completes Largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial Project in Texas
Built by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction, the 1.16 Million SF Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas has been certified a LEED Gold Core & Shell industrial project. This is one of the first industrial projects in Texas to achieve this certification, and is the largest industrial project to do so. The project included the demolition of an 800,000 SF mall, and the buildings were built with tilt-up construction. - December 10, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
ACT Global Sports Earns Synthetic Turf Council Certification
STC certification another recognition of quality and reputation for leading artificial turf manufacturer. - December 09, 2009 - Act Global