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Randr Inc Would Like to Announce the Latest Release of Their 2nd Derivative Rental Portal. The Rental Portal is One of Randr Inc's EBusiness Suites.
Randr Inc would like to announce the latest release of their 2nd Derivative Rental Portal. The Rental Portal is one of Randr Inc's free Open Source EBusiness Suites (EBS). It is a full function back office transaction system and a true web application for equipment rental (for hire) companies. - October 14, 2009 - Randr, Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Recognized for Growth in Down Economy
Builder magazine's August 2009 issue recognized Jeff Benton Homes (JBH) for its growth during the current economic downturn. While the 2008 housing market is off by 23.5 percent, JBH had its best month in its 22-year history. Even among the top-200 builders in the country, Jeff Benton was one of the few builders to increase both revenue and closings during that period. - October 14, 2009 - Jeff Benton Homes
Basonas Construction Corp Gives the Browns Companies Building a Facelift
Designed by Paul R. Allen it is a quaint building in the neighborhood of Midtown South. - October 14, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
Lennar Hires Jasmine Scott as Willowcove at Nocatee New Home Consultant
Scott will be working alongside New Home Consultant Cal Williams at the brand new community. - October 14, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
USBCI Connects with Homeowners to Provide Answers to Defective Drywall Questions
A discussion panel comprised of 15 top experts which is “Open to the Public” allows homeowners to get their questions answered on defective Chinese drywall, its effects to property values and health concerns. - October 13, 2009 - USBCI
Lennar Announces Its Newest Community Tryon Place in Raleigh, North Carolina
Thirty Home Sites Now Officially Open for Sale - October 11, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Nov 1: Nominate a Nonprofit or Family in Need for DryHome’s “Free Roof for the Holidays” Program
DryHome Roofing and Siding, a Sterling, Va.-based roofing company, continues its tradition of giving. For the 6th year, DryHome is giving a free roof away this holiday season to a Northern Virginia individual, family or nonprofit in need. - October 11, 2009 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team
Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Cartee-Berry Wins Grand Prize in SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition
Cartee-Berry & Associates is proud to announce that it has won a grand prize in the commercial category of the 2009 Design Data SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition. The company received the award for its steel detailing work on the Cyber Innovation Center, a state-of-the art research park located in... - October 10, 2009 - Cartee-Berry & Associates, LLC
Mark of Excellence Remodeling Introduces New Home Maintenance Club
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, an award winning New Jersey remodeling company, is taking their customer service one step further and introducing their new Home Maintenance Club. The goal of this new club is to help families keep homes maintained and energy efficient. Using the NJ Clean Energy... - October 10, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Global Trade of Wood Chips Down 26% in 2009 as Pulpmills Reduce Production Worldwide, Reports Wood Resources International
The international financial crisis has put a damper on global trade of wood chips used for pulp manufacturing in 2009, reports Wood Resources International. The biggest decline has been in shipments from Australia, South Africa and Uruguay to Japan. - October 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lennar Jacksonville President Barbara Moore Named Woman of Influence by Jacksonville Business Journal
The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named Lennar Jacksonville Division President Barbara Moore as one of their Women of Influence at its 6th Annual Women of Influence Awards Program. The publication recognizes the contributions of First Coast women in the Northeast Florida business... - October 09, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Discovery Channel Features the Vyouz Network’s Reuse Websites
Discovery Real Time’s new TV series “the nations favourite builder” takes up the challenge of helping families enhance their homes for very little cash. Reclamation experts find everything they need by rummaging through skips (dumpsters in the US) and builders cast offs and using... - October 08, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Three Steps to Receiving Your Court Awarded Judgment
With a little hard work and determination, judgment owners can get the money awarded to them by the courts. It’s as easy as 1-locating the debtor, even if they’ve moved out of state; 2-finding the assets by searching public databases; and 3-seizing the assets and discharging the judgment. - October 08, 2009 - Interstate Judgment Recovery Specialists
Construction Digital Magazine Investigates: New Global Infrastructure Poised to Reenergize Economy
As the definitive magazine for construction leaders, the October issue of Construction Digital also looks at companies at the forefront and other industry heavyweights - October 08, 2009 - Construction Digital magazine
Shingle Masters Roofing & Construction Services, Inc. Appoints Global Vision’s to Provide Online Marketing, SEO, and Hosting for Its Firm
Shingle Masters mission is to provide prompt quality of service and customer satisfaction. Through online marketing Global Vision's will reach out to internet users and provide message. - October 07, 2009 - Global Visions
Storm Smart 'We Care' Winner Well-Deserving Englewood Family
The 'We Care' program is intended to provide free hurricane protection to a Southwest homeowner, based on need, during the 2009 Hurricane Season. This month's winner is Mr. Ed Kensey, who's compelling story prompted immediate action from Storm Smart. - October 07, 2009 - Storm Smart
Mackilwean Turf Farm Harvests N.C. Centipede for Public Sale Eastern, N.C.
Mackilwean Turf farm is the only farm in Eastern N.C. that harvests centipede seed available for sale to the public. - October 07, 2009 - Mackilwean Turf Farm, Inc.
Local ServiceMaster Franchise Wins National Award
ServiceMaster Clean has recognized the owner of ServiceMaster of Greater Dallas & North Texas, Larry Hutson, with an Achiever Award. - October 06, 2009 - ServiceMaster of Greater Dallas & North Texas
Balfour Resource Group Helps Neonatal Intensive Care Patients Transfer Safely to New Facility
Moving over 60 premature and ill babies from an existing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to a new, expanded facility is a delicate operation. On September 23, Balfour Resource Group coordinated “moving day” at Women & Infants’ Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island,... - October 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
U S Building Consultants, Inc. Considers Homeowners the Winners with New Certified Protocols
The homeowners wanted back the value of their homes and they wanted assurance that the fix was not going to be a band-aid type repair. Armed with this information, USBCI and the DDIA launched a six month pursuit in designing a cost effective protocol that would insure homeowners would only have to go through this nightmare once. Spending 90% of the time on the solution and 10 % of the time on the problem. - October 05, 2009 - USBCI
The Time to Prepare for Earthquakes is Before It Starts to Shake
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Ensure Their Houses Are Properly Secured to Their Foundations - October 04, 2009 - Julian Construction
Albion Supply Smart Systems for Shufflebottom
More than 14,000m of cold rolled purlin and rail steelwork has been erected in an extension to Smart Systems offices, warehouse and manufacturing plant located in Yatton, North Somerset. Custom cold roll forming manufacturer, Albion Sections, provided Z-section and accessories to specialist steel... - October 03, 2009 - Albion Sections Ltd
Florida Steel Buildings Quotes Now Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free Florida steel building quotes are available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online steel building portal provides users in Florida with free, no-obligation steel building quotes. - October 03, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers Homes in Churchill
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Churchill, a community development located in Knightdale, N.C. Six inventory homes are currently available for sale in Churchill, and pre-sale opportunities are available,... - October 03, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
T W Design Received National Re-Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
T W Design, a 27 year old family owned and operated business specializing in design & construction for; exhibits, museums, corporate events, themed environments, retail and outdoor media, received national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Council Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). - October 02, 2009 - T W Design
Brad and Sons Construction Launches Their New Corporate Web Site
Brad and Sons Construction launches their new corporate web site with web site design and hosting provider, AutoWeb Technologies. - October 02, 2009 - AutoWeb Technologies
Exports of Wood Chips from Australia Have Declined 28% in 2009 But the Country is Still the Largest Chip Exporter in the World, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Australia, the world’s largest chip exporter, has reduced Eucalyptus and pine chip exports substantially in 2009 due to weak pulp markets in Japan. In the domestic market, pulpwood prices have increased over 13% in US dollars this year as the Australian currency has strengthened, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 01, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Max® USA Corporation Full Line is Now Offered at Nail Gun Depot
Max produced Japan's first small-sized stapler, hand tacker , and drafting machine and since offers an extensive line of construction tools. - October 01, 2009 - Nail Gun Depot
Acoustiblok Provdes Kennel Neighbors with Peace and Quiet, and Kennel Owners with Peace of Mind
Building or retrofitting a kennel can present some unique challenges for dog-loving entrepreneurs, but if engineered properly a kennel can and should be an affordable, quiet, and neighbor-friendly facility. Acoustiblok went in to this Iowa kennel, and saved the kennel owner from shutting down. - September 30, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
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
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.
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
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