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CMT Worldwide Announces Dulhunty Power Ltd. Titan Distribution Pole License Agreement
CMT Worldwide and Dulhunty Power Ltd have entered into a definitive agreement to license the Titan Pole Manufacturing Rights for Australia & New Zealand. The Titan Poles will meet the strong Australian demand for fireproof, environmentally sensitive, low carbon footprint poles. Dulhunty will open their full scale manufacturing plant in Geelong, VIC in early 2010. - September 30, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Fyfe Co. LLC Awarded Patent for Reinforcing Connector
On August 18, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was awarded a United States Patent for Connectors for Reinforcing the Attachment among Structural Components (US Patent No. 7,574,840 B1) - September 30, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC
Highlight Homes of Georgia Extends a Helping Hand
Local Builder Offers Aid to Atlanta Area Flood Victims. - September 27, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Lennar Releases New Townhomes at Hawthorne Ridge Community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Homebuilder’s Liberty Townhomes feature 1,471 square feet and start at $125,990 - September 27, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Tom Booth of Hardin Construction Company Named to Leadership Raleigh
Hardin Construction Company LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager for Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh office, has been chosen to participate in Leadership Raleigh. Leadership Raleigh is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber... - September 27, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
Flooring Markets in Germany, Poland, France, Italy, UK, Spain, Netherlands and Belgium
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about flooring markets in European countries. We offer you the following market analyses: Flooring - Germany Flooring - Poland Flooring - France Flooring - Italy Flooring - UK Flooring - Spain Flooring -... - September 25, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
SharePoint360 Keeps San Diego Community College District Construction Projects Organized
Successful Web Site Work on Propositions S and N Leads to Increased SharePoint Services - September 24, 2009 - SharePoint360
Capital Safety Australia Introduces their Nomex®/Kevlar® High Temperature Fall Protection Range
Offers extended protection for Hot Work and the Utility industry, eliminating the risk of your fall protection equipment igniting or melting. - September 24, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
CertifiGroup Program for General Contractors – Avoid Delays from UL Testing Issues on Jobsites
Knowing what to do when jobsite delays might occur makes the difference between days and weeks for solving UL problems. What are the questions for suppliers of non-certified equipment? - September 24, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Suntec Concrete Inc. Establishes Two $500 Scholarships to Promote Careers in Construction
Suntec Concrete Inc. established two $500 scholarships to be awarded to students pursuing a career in construction at Phoenix College. - September 24, 2009 - Suntec Concrete Inc.
Lennar Jacksonville Takes Home Two Awards at St. Johns Builders Council 2009 Parade of Homes
Homebuilder Receives Two Judges Choice Awards. - September 24, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Solar Business Startup Announces a Toolkit to Simplify the Paperwork for Solar Businesses
A new set of industry specific business tools have been created for solar business owners to help with the tasks of system design, site inspection, bidding, and account management. - September 23, 2009 - Solar Business Startup
Lennar Advises Prospective First-Time Homebuyers That Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of the $8,000 Tax Credit
Homebuilder has homes available for immediate closing in Maryland and Pennsylvania. - September 23, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Riverview Homes, Inc. Receives MHWC’S Award of Distinction
Riverview Homes receives an award for outstanding customer service. - September 23, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Diffuse Reflectance Capability Extends Range of Applications for Exoscan Hand-Held FTIR
A2 Technologies recently announced that the Exoscan hand-held FTIR is now available with diffuse reflectance sampling interface. This capability greatly extends the range of applications for the Exoscan system. With the diffuse reflectance sampling capability, Exoscan can tackle an increased... - September 22, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Smyrna Roofing Contractors Are Recognized as "Top Local Roofers" in the Atlanta, GA Area
Reliable Renovations & Roofing is a leading roofing company in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, and Smyrna, GA who stands strong in the world of roofing. - September 21, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
Founder of Leadership in Capital Projects Heads Workshop: 23rd Anniversary of Executive Women in Texas Government
Carol Warkoczewski, founder of Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum, will speak at the EWTG Conference on November 23, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop, Texas. The conference provides opportunities for leadership development skills for multiple career levels. - September 20, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Russian Flooring Market – A Brand-New Market Analysis
Russian demand for flooring has been growing strongly with an average growth of 10.6% per year between 2002 and 2008. The situation in the market seems to be rather attractive for foreign flooring companies as the growth is predicted to continue in the following years. - September 19, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
AKM Announces Continued Success of Their Guard Rail Protection System
Leading roof top guard rail manufacturer AKM Fabrications Ltd, based in Chorley are very pleased to announce the success of their recently redesigned website which has helped them to attract new international distributors. - September 19, 2009 - AKM fabrications
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy Featured Speaker at Manchester Home and Energy Show
New Hampshire (NH) custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC to speak on Green Building and Energy Efficiency at the Manchester Home and Energy Show September 26 and 27, 2009. - September 18, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Rentricity, ARRA to Support New Hampshire-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York-based renewable energy recovery company, is completing an energy recovery installation within the Water Treatment Facility in the City of Keene, New Hampshire. This project, which will transform the excess energy contained in over-pressurized water pipes into a new source of "green" electricity, is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding program. - September 17, 2009 - Rentricity Inc.
Intuitive Concepts Receives 2009 Best of Sunbury Award
Intuitive Concepts, Inc. has received the 2009 Best of Sunbury Award from the US Commerce Association (USCA). This association recognizes businesses who enhance their community through exceptional service. - September 17, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Trinity Garage Doors & Openers, Inc. Announces New Hours of Operation
With the increase in call volume, Trinity Garage Doors & Openers announced that they are changing their hours of operation to accommodate the demand. “Our call volume into our office has changed over the last two months and we are having to adjust our hours of availability so our... - September 16, 2009 - Trinity Garage Doors & Openers, Inc.
Imports of Logs, Lumber and Pulp to China Increased Substantially in the 2Q/09 as the Country’s Economy Grow by Almost 8%, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
China became the major import destination for many globally traded forest products in 2009. The country is the world’s largest importer of wood pulp and logs, and was the 2nd largest importer of softwood lumber in the world in the 2Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 13, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
A Nashville First- Local Business Among Forbes.com Top 20 Finalists in the U.S. I Want a Better House, Inc. Honored as One of the Country’s Best Business Plans
I Want a Better House, Inc. is the first Nashville business to be named one of Forbes.com’s Best Business Plan finalists through Forbes.com’s “Boost Your Business” contest. Nashville area residents may vote for the first Nashville business to receive the distinction of the... - September 13, 2009 - I Want a Better House, Inc.
USBC States the Importance of Certification in Remediation for Chinese Drywall
An entire program has been designed out of the workgroup Defective Drywall in America (DDIA) which included top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and 12 business sectors that were considered in the development of the certified protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Takes Stand on Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. Mr. Mulholland and the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup has for months tried every conceivable... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Chinese Drywall Certification Presented by USBCI in Orlando, Florida
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc. and U S Building Laboratories, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. USBCI and USBLI continue to do research and experiment with all kinds of... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Sweden Consumes More Than 20% of the World’s Wood Pellets and Demand is Growing, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 11, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Russian Insulation Market – A Brand-New Market Analysis
Russian demand for insulation has been growing strongly with an average growth of 13.8% per year between 2002 and 2008. The situation in the market seems to be rather attractive for foreign insulation companies as the growth is predicted to continue in the following years. Global Research &... - September 11, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
HomeAdditionPlus.com Announces Its Asphalt Shingle Roofing Bid Sheet
The Asphalt Shingle Roofing Bid Sheet helps homeowners save money and get the quality asphalt roof they desire by making sure they hire the right roofing contractor - September 11, 2009 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com
ERP Software to be Showcased at Building Component Manufacturers Conference
Deacom, Inc. will exhibit its manufacturing ERP software for makers of modular buildings, building components, millwork, floor and roof trusses, and wall panels at the 2009 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Phoenix, Ariz. from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. BCMC is the premier... - September 11, 2009 - Deacom
The Resas Company Launches New eCommerce Store For Garage Plans
The Resas Company LLC, based in St. Peters, MO, announced today the much awaited release of their new online store, My Garage Plans by TRC, offering garage plans for the do it yourselfer at www.my-garage-plans.com. Anyone wanting to build their own garage or have one constructed for them by a... - September 11, 2009 - The Resas Company, LLC
Cabinet-S-Top’s 8th Annual Tent Sale – Proceeds Donated to Habitat for Humanity
Cabinet-S-Top located at 1977 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio will be having their 8th Annual Tent Sale on September 18th and 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds of the Cabinet-S-Top Tent Sale will be donated to the Medina County Habitat for Humanity. Big sale items at the Tent Sale include... - September 11, 2009 - Cabinet-S-Top, Inc.
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
3B Dataservices, Developers of IBM System i Business Solutions, Announce Today That Their Enterprise Software, iNfinite Answers Will Now be Known as the First UnERP
3B Dataservices, developers of IBM System i business solutions, announce today that their enterprise software, iNfinite Answers will now be known as the first unERP. IT leaders and all levels of corporate management praise the merits of (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information systems. - September 10, 2009 - 3B Dataservices Ltd.
Lennar Offers Fiscal Year-End Savings on Immediate Move-in Homes This Weekend All Across South Florida
Homebuilder Accepting All Reasonable Offers - September 10, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Reliance Fall Protection Releases New Catalog
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of it’s new 63 page full color catalog. - September 10, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Unveil New Acquisition Stan Bond at Security 2009
Fensec Pty Ltd introduced their new acquisition, Stan Bond, at the Security 2009 exhibition in Sydney last week. - September 09, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Builder Magazine Lists Lennar’s Stoneybrook Community as One of the Best-Selling Communities in America
Homebuilder Has Only Florida Community Featured on List - September 05, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Group VI Announces the Opening of Brenau University’s South Atlanta/Fairburn Campus
The City of Fairburn and Brenau University celebrated the Grand Opening of their new campus located in the Fairburn Education Center at 314 NW Broad Street (U.S. Highway 29) in historic Fairburn, GA. The City of Fairburn Georgia selected Group VI to provide design-build, construction, and leasing... - September 05, 2009 - Group VI Corporation
Free Quotes for North Dakota Steel Buildings Now Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free Quotes for North Dakota Steel Buildings and North Dakota Metal Buildings are now available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online portal features a No-obligation form that gets you the free quotes and No-Obligation consultancy for your preferred State. - September 05, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Certified Green Dealer Year Two Status Achieved
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the second year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a second year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in lumber and building materials. - September 04, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Pinellas County Florida Jail’s Installation of Acoustiblok All Weather Sound Panels Vastly Improves Sound Quality in Courtroom Videoconferencing
Largo, Florida – Videoconferencing between Pinellas County jail inmates and the adjacent Pinellas County Court saves money by doing away with prisoner transportation and the extraneous costs and inconveniences that go with escorting prisoners to court for arraignment and other initial appearances. System feedback was a big problem for judges who couldn't hear the proceedings until Acoustiblok all weather sound panels were installed. - September 04, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Construction Digital Magazine Gleans Insights from White House Fellow Charles Garcia
Also in the September issue, affordable housing commitments provide opportunities for builders and developers worldwide. - September 04, 2009 - Construction Digital magazine
CETCO Remediation Technologies Acquires Distribution Rights for Tensar International’s Triton® Marine Mattress System
CETCO Remediation Technologies proudly announces distribution rights to the Triton® Marine Mattress System in the United States and Canada for subaqueous treatment of contaminated sediments. - September 04, 2009 - CETCO
Pine Street Carpenters Expands Remodeling Services for Smaller Projects
Pine Street Carpenters, a design-build remodeling company based in West Chester, PA, hires new production manager for "small jobs." - September 04, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI