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Founding Members of Initiatives Healthcare Bring Unprecedented Leadership to Florence Arizona Hospital, Tri-Valley Region
Edward McEachern, MD, CEO and Brent Cherne, CPA, CFO, combine talents to bring experience and leadership to the new hospital being constructed in Florence Arizona. Florence Community Healthcare will open its doors in late Fall 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Lennar Jacksonville Hosts Realtor Appreciation Event at Carlyle & Co. in the St. Johns Town Center
Homebuilder Recognizes Local Realtors for Selling Lennar Homes - September 03, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Introducing… The ShadeRight Premium Canopy: A New Shade System Offered by Backyard America
With broad product knowledge and years of experience under its belt, Backyard America has now brought in a new canopy system that is nothing short of special. - September 03, 2009 - Backyard America
Backyard America Introduces New Pergola
The country’s leading pergola fabricator, Backyard America, has recently introduced a new product to their already extensive line of pergola kits, the Southampton. The Southampton is Backyard America’s first pergola with gabled rafters, which differentiates from other pergolas due to... - September 03, 2009 - Backyard America
Balfour Beatty Construction Celebrates Dedication of Student Union at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
On Friday, August 28, 2009, students, faculty, and administrative staff at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte gathered for the dedication of their much-anticipated new student union. Recently completed by Balfour Beatty Construction, the expansive, 196,000-square-foot facility promises... - September 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Eugene, OR Handyman Launches New Web Site - CCB License #190186
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Eugene, OR, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://oregonhandyguy.com. With over 15 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - September 02, 2009 - Handy Guy, LLC of Oregon
Heavy California Rainy Season Predicted - Check Your Foundations Now
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners with Indicators of Foundation Problems to Act Before the Rainy Season Starts - September 01, 2009 - Julian Construction
Self Storage Experts Provide Key Financial Strategies and Blog About the Business on SelfStorageGuide.com
Offering sage advice generated from years of experience in the business, three industry experts are currently featured on SelfStorageGuide.com addressing: • Who can get financing now? • How you must respond to the economic challenges of today, and • Offering “Tricks of the Trade” in the editor’s ongoing blog. - August 31, 2009 - SelfStorageGuide.com
HomeImprovementWantAds.com Launches
Home improvement resource HomeImprovementWantAds.com launches using a new post and respond system developed by Wilcox Brands. Project owners will be able to find the best contractors in their area while professionals can receive free job leads. - August 31, 2009 - Wilcox Brands, LLC
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Polyurethane Structural Insulated Panel Withstands C4 Explosive Blast
SIP Supply’s Greenix Panel survives 4lb detonation of the military explosive C4 while being tested for the new Quantico, Virginia modular training houses. - August 27, 2009 - SIP Supply, LLC
Allan Block Design Software AB Walls 2007 Upgrade Now Available
Allan Block has enhanced their segmental retaining wall design software with an update to AB Walls 2007, Version 9.1. The update is currently available for download at allanblock.com or by clicking the Update button in AB Walls 2007. AB Walls 2007 is a comprehensive design tool which outputs... - August 27, 2009 - Allan Block Corporation
Lennar Hires Erica Brooks as Hamilton Glen at Oakleaf Plantation New Home Consultant
Brooks has more than 10 years of experience in New Home Sales - August 27, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Reliance Fall Protection Introduces the ‘Comfort Series’ Harness
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, introduces the ‘Comfort Series’ of Full Body Harnesses. These harnesses combine our best-selling ‘A’ Series™ and ‘Ironman’ Series™ harnesses with ‘X’ style shoulder... - August 27, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Ethernet Extension Experts Announces the Arrival of World's Only 100Mbps Ethernet and PoE DSLAM Concentrator
8955 Concentrator Extends E3’s Remarkable Ethernet Extension Abilities to Multiple Units at Once. - August 25, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Building Science Academy Launches Trade Ally Programs with Several Utility Companies Throughout the U.S. on Their Programs for Energy Optimization and Weatherization
The Building Science Academy (BSA) is currently the only training provider listed in DTE Energy's online Energy Efficiency Directory (DTE Energy's Directory) for every county in the State of Michigan. - August 25, 2009 - Building Science Academy
Empowerment Gateway Announces That They Have Short-Listed Two Cold Asphalt Suppliers for the Adopt-a-Pothole Programme
Empowerment Gateway is close to awarding two contracts for the supply of cold-asphalt worth R7M during the one-year pilot and over R1billion over 5-years as suppliers to the Adopt-a-Pothole programme in South Africa. - August 25, 2009 - Empowerment Gateway Group
HobNobMurfreesboro Interviews Storage Plus in Murfreesboro, TN About the Advantages of Climate Controlled Storage Facilities
HobNobMurfreesboro has been working closely with Storage Plus, a premier storage facility in Murfreesboro, TN, and together have laid out the advantages of using climate controlled storage facilities versus non-controlled units. Self-storage units have become very popular in recent years. Many... - August 23, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Texas Steel Building Quotes Now Available at CitySteelBuildings.com
Free quotes for Texas steel buildings are now available at CitySteelBuildings.com. The online portal provides consultancy and free quotes for Texas steel buildings. - August 23, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
LegalView Announces Construction Accident Blog Updates
LegalView has recently announced that it will begin updating a construction accident blog in hopes of providing information to individuals seeking access to construction accident resources. - August 21, 2009 - LegalView
Lennar Hires David Hennigar as New Home Consultant for Premier Southeast Florida Rialto Community
Hennigar will be the main point of contact at the master-planned community in Jupiter, Florida. - August 21, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Zavanti Property and Construction Software to Feature at the Nottinghamshire Construction Symposium
ra Information Systems the UK distributor of Zavanti’s Property Developer and Construction Manager software systems have announced their joint participation at the Nottinghamshire Construction Symposium, which takes place on October 7 at New College Nottingham (NCN). Aimed at a broad range of... - August 21, 2009 - ra Information Systems
Julian Construction Announces 0% Financing for Credit-Stressed Californians
California Construction Company Removes a Major Barrier Facing Property Owners Who Need an Earthquake Retrofit or Foundation Replacement - August 20, 2009 - Julian Construction
Upgrading the Senco Pallet Tool Line with the Pallet Pro 100 or 130
Introducing the new Senco Pallet Pro 100 and the Senco Pallet Pro 130 at Nail Gun Depot. - August 19, 2009 - Nail Gun Depot
Arizona Steel Buildings Quotes Now Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free Arizona steel buildings quotes are available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online steel building portal serves users in Arizona State with free, no-obligation steel building quotes. - August 19, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Jackson Design & Remodeling Selected as an Exclusive Partner for Pella® Windows and Doors in San Diego
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR), winner of the 2007 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics, has been selected as an exclusive partner for Pella Windows and Doors in San Diego. - August 19, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Bob Moore Construction Provides Online Job Seeker Listing for U.S. Construction Professionals
Bob Moore Construction has provided a free online job seeker listing for those seeking employment in the construction industry. The job seeker listing is available at four industry websites: www.CommercialConstruction.com, www.ConstructionCompany.com, www.Tiltup.com and www.ConcreteContractor.com. Construction professionals seeking employment can go to any of these websites to register. Companies seeking employees can retrieve a listing of registrants for their state from the above websites. - August 19, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Builders Site Protection and OES Equipment Announce Strategic Alliance
Builders Site Protection, a leading provider of temporary surface protection and OES Equipment, a renowned construction equipment sales and rental company, today announced a strategic alliance to expand the offerings of both companies with products and equipment to support builders from the start... - August 19, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
Lindahl Excavating LLC is Now on the Web
Lindahl Excavating LLC is proud to announce the launch of their website. Lindahl Excavating LLC is a fully licensed excavation company located in Madison, Connecticut owned and operated by Chuck Lindahl who has over 30 years of experience in construction. Lindahl Excavating has been serving the... - August 17, 2009 - Lindahl Excavating LLC
Storm Smart Named to 'Inc 5000' Record Fourth Year in a Row
Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Florida, has just been named to Inc. Magazine's annual list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in America. No other South Florida company has been named to this list four years in a row before. - August 17, 2009 - Storm Smart
Digital Canal Announces the Release of Building Blocks™ Residential Design Software
Digital Canal Corporation, a leading developer of professional design, estimating and scheduling software for the construction industry, has announced the release of Building Blocks as a stand-alone product. Previously Building Blocks required the user to own SolidBuilder in order to use this easy and inexpensive residential design software. - August 16, 2009 - Digital Canal Corporation
G.J. Gardner/Vibrant Solar Partner to Offer Green Homes
GJ Gardner Homes, a leading international custom homebuilder, can incorporate additional green-friendly amenities such as; geothermal heating and cooling, tankless water heaters, solar, gray water irrigation, low emission paint, environmentally friendly carpeting and flooring. Its agreement with Vibrant Solar, Inc. offers not only solar photovoltaic system options on all new homes, but also a complete Zero Carbon System™. - August 16, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Soilworks' Growth Prompts Expansion Into New Production Facility and New Corporate Office
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers and dust control products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters and production facility in Chandler, Arizona. Exponential growth since its establishment in 2003, coupled with a dramatic... - August 15, 2009 - Soilworks, LLC
Ashton Graham Solicitors Look at Leaseback in France - Risks You Should Consider
Leaseback property purchases can be a very attractive way of buying a property in France. However they do have a number of substantial risks..... - August 15, 2009 - Ashton Graham
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Completes Eastern North Carolina’s First LEED Platinum Home
Mark Johnson Custom Homes has recently completed the certification process through the U.S. Green Building Council for our home in Wilmington, NC and received a LEED Platinum rating, the highest certification attainable. This is the first of its kind in Eastern North Carolina. - August 15, 2009 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes, Inc.
Replacing Floodlights at Anfield with Help from Nationwide Platforms
The UK’s largest powered access provider, Nationwide Platforms, was recently called upon by electrical contractors, D&A Systems, to facilitate maintenance work at Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club. After a site survey, the JLG 800AJ boom was identified to replace the lower... - August 15, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
North Texas Regional LinCP Opens October Forum Registration
Leadership in Capital Projects Forum has opened early-bird registration for the October 15-16, 2009 Irving, Texas event focused on project delivery methods. Corporate sponsorships at various levels are still available. - August 15, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Lennar Continues Expansion in St. Augustine with New Johns Creek II Community
Homebuilder Now Selling Coastal-Series Collection of Homes at Pre-Construction Prices. - August 14, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Structural Systems Building Students Higher Education
Bristol based Steel Framing Specialist, Structural Systems, have completed the £18.6m design and build project for St. John’s School & Community College in Marlborough. Structural Systems have provided a site team of engineers and steel fixers as well as a fully co-ordinated SFS package - from initial design to completion on site. The new secondary school and sixth form department is now ready to use for the upcoming school term. - August 14, 2009 - Structural Systems Ltd
Experience the Measurement of Savings in a Lennar Charlotte Spotlight Home
The Charlotte division of Lennar, one of the nation’s strongest homebuilders, wants prospective homebuyers to step into the housing market and see why a Lennar home will measure up to your highest expectations. During its month long “Measurement of Savings” campaign, the... - August 13, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Diverse Portfolio Brings Four Wins in Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction’s diverse portfolio recently brought the company four awards across Florida for projects that promote higher education, high school athletics, infrastructure replacement, and professional arts. These awards include construction management services for Florida... - August 12, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Further Investigation Into Defective Chinese Drywall by US Building Consultants, Inc. Results in a Warning for Companies Performing Remediation
After performing more inspections and additional laboratory results, U S Building Consultants, Inc. issues a warning to those performing remediation on homes or commercial buildings that may have defective Chinese drywall. - August 12, 2009 - USBCI
DesignerHardware.com Announces Its Eclectic Mix of Interior Locksets
DesignerHardware.com is proud to announce its eclectic mix of interior locksets; the right lever or knob will set the very tone of your home and leave an everlasting impression on your guest of elegance and sophistication. Locksets ranging from classic, traditional, victorian, transitional, modern... - August 12, 2009 - DesignerHardware.com
Hill International Adds Vela Systems Software to Enterprise-Wide Construction Technology Platform
Vela’s field mobility software suite integrated with Oracle’s Primavera Contract Management established as best practice in construction technology - August 11, 2009 - Vela Systems
G.J. Gardner Custom Homes is Now Building in Forest Meadows Custom Home Builder Offering 13 New Affordable Custom Homes with Solar Options
The Colorado Springs area G.J. Gardner Homes franchise owner is currently building custom homes in the highly desirable northeast section of town. The beauty is that buyers have the freedom of choosing custom options at extremely attractive prices. - August 09, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Boston High-Rise Rescue Casts Spotlight on Façade Worker Safety Issues
Window washing accident in Boston spurs interest in OSHA regulations for inspections of fall arrest roof anchor systems. - August 08, 2009 - Boston Anchor & Safety Equipment
Fyfe Co Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
On July 9, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was audited by QAS International to the quality management systems, standards and guidelines for ISO 9001:2008 and achieved certification. - August 08, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC
Free Quotes for Louisiana Steel Buildings Now Available on City Steel Buildings
Free Quotes for Louisiana Steel Buildings and Louisiana Metal Buildings are now available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online portal features a No-Obligation Form that gets you free quotes and consultancy in your particular area. - August 08, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Sports Turf is Specialty of SC Sod Farm Modern Turf
Modern Turf is pleased to announce high quality, fully guaranteed sports turf for your sports fields needs in the southeastern United States and internationally. If your golf course, school sports team, municipal stadium or pro field needs top quality sports turf with the ability to withstand wear and tear, Modern Turf guarantees every single piece of sod will perform. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf