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Construction Digital Magazine Sets New Standards, Introducing the Passive House and Taking Green Living to Heights Unforeseen in This Month’s Brand New Issue
The August issue of Construction Digital magazine, found on ConstructionDigital.com, combines the very best of industry news including strategic analysis from FMI consultant Briston Blair, an exclusive Q&A with the President and CEO of PETRA and profiles of the world’s most innovative construction companies. - August 07, 2009 - Construction Digital magazine
Nations Roof LLC Announces Professional Achievement
Richard Langheim achieves coveted Green Roof Professional Accreditation. Nations Roof LLC is delighted to announce that Richard Langheim, President of the Nations Roof South office, has achieved the Green Roof Professional accreditation offered by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and is now... - August 07, 2009 - Nations Roof South
LifeTime Composites, BlueLinx Sign Regional Distribution Agreement for Revolutionary Wood-Alternative Lumber
Nation’s Leading Building Products Distributor Greatly Expands LifeTime Lumber Presence in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California - August 07, 2009 - LifeTime Lumber
Restructuring Our Interactions with the Economy and the Environment: RESCUE Green Launches New Green Building Communication Forum
The RESCUE Green blog focuses on bridging the communication gap between all sectors of society. Through collaborative efforts, awareness, and education solutions to environmental and economic problems are possible. - August 07, 2009 - RESCUE Green
Buffalo Thunder Resort Named 2009 Project of the Year
American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction project with prestigious award - August 06, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
US Building Consultants Inc., US Building Laboratories Inc., Analytical Research Systems Inc., and the University of Florida Join Forces
U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc. collaborate with Analytical Research Systems, Inc. and the University of Florida to find solution to defective drywall crisis. - August 05, 2009 - USBCI
The Future’s Bright for Goldholme Stone's Sustainable British Limestone
After several revised planning applications over a period of two years, British limestone quarry operator Goldholme Stone has secured additional reserves that are expected to last up to 30 years for its environmentally sensitive natural stone. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone
Environmentally Sensitive English Limestone from Goldholme Stone, Used for Luxury Apartments in London
A detailed study has shown the English limestone supplied by Goldholme Stone for Montrose House, in Montrose Place, Belgravia, has less than half the environmental impact of clay brick. The development of luxury apartments, which was designed by award-winning architect Hamiltons Architects for London developer CIT, is good news for clients looking for sustainable building materials that will add lasting character to their project. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone
$195 Forensic Mortgage Loan Audits Stopping Foreclosure Says DocumentAudit.org
Mortgage loan audit firm MitiGroup, LLC ( www.documentaudit.org ) has seen real results from its mortgage loan audit initiative. According to its legal affiliates, some foreclosures have been stopped in their tracks, while others have seen large reductions in principal loan balances in the Loan Modification phase. Mortgage Loan audits, when done correctly, expose violations of federal lending laws that provide affirmative defenses against lender foreclosure. - August 04, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
Indiana Steel Buildings Quotes Now Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free Indiana steel buildings quotes are available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online portal offers Free No-obligation Steel building Quotes for Indiana. - August 02, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
New Range of Plastic Rubbish Chutes from AKM Fabrications
Leading rubbish chute manufacturers AKM Fabrications Ltd, based in Chorley, Lancashire have found themselves handling rubbish in various parts of the globe this year. - August 01, 2009 - AKM fabrications
Dallas Light Bulb Opens Online Superstore
Dallas Light Bulb has launched DallasLightBulb.com, an online retail superstore that provides home and business consumers across the U.S. with prompt service and access to over 15,000 indoor and outdoor bulbs, accessories and specializes in all those hard to find bulbs. DallasLightBulb.com stocks... - July 31, 2009 - Dallas Light Bulb
Custom Home Builder G. J. Gardner Joins Forces with Denver Area Realty Company
The marketing agreement between G. J. Gardner Homes and Prudential Preferred Real Estate will benefit entry-level first time home buyers. - July 31, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Lennar Unveils Four New Home Designs at Rialto Community in Jupiter, Florida
Homebuilder Debuts New Plans Ranging from One or Two-Story with Each Design Including a Two-Car Garage. - July 31, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Western Architectural Announces Headquarters Move, Coinciding with 20th Anniversary
Western Architectural, a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm serving the western United States, has relocated its corporate headquarters, leasing 8,800 square feet on the top floor of Lincoln Center’s Building 5. Western Architectural’s new address is 10200 S.W. Greenburg Road, Suite 750, Portland, OR 97223. Established in 1989, Western Architectural is headquartered in Portland, with an office in Las Vegas, Nevada, and projects ranging across the United States. - July 31, 2009 - Western Architectural
Builders Site Protection Releases New Catalog of Award Winning Surface Protection Products
Builders Site Protection has just released their 2009-2010 catalog of award winning surface protection products. - July 31, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
Lennar Jacksonville Celebrates Welcome Home Center Grand Opening at Lexington Park
New Community Offers Homes Priced from the Mid $100s - July 30, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Independence Station Teams Up with CALMAC Energy Storage to Boost LEED Score
Independence Station chose CALMAC's ice storage technology as part of the overall HVAC system to offset the energy usage during the peak demand hours. - July 30, 2009 - Independence Station
Residents Club Opens at East West's Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
The residents club, part of a $5 million amenities package at East West Communities' Rolling Hills community in Florida, recently opened. - July 30, 2009 - Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
FSC Certified Western Red Cedar Bevel in a Box Clapboard is Now Available at Boston Cedar
: Bevel in a Box WRC clapboard a long time offering at Boston Cedar is a now available in a FSC certified option. Factory primed Bevel in a Box saves a time consuming and costly coating step on the jobsite and minimizes possible water infiltration. It's no longer necessary to wait for a break in... - July 29, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Leadership in Capital Projects Announces October Forum
Owners/users, contractors/suppliers and A/E’s/consultants plan to address today’s most pressing challenges around integrated project delivery, competitive sealed proposals, construction-manager at risk and design-build, all within a collaborative setting. - July 29, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Earlplace to Build New Care Home in Bristol
Work has begun on one of the biggest construction projects in Bristol this year. The developer Earlplace has completed a land swap with Bristol City Council over a site off Kellaway Avenue, Horfield -exchanging land at the rear of the site for land at the front. As part of the deal, Earlplace... - July 27, 2009 - Earlplace
Hurricane Protection Professionals and Building Officials to Meet in New Orleans - August 21st
The International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) will conduct its August Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The event will feature a General Membership Meeting with Guest Speaker Norman Morris, CAE – Senior VP, Louisiana Realtors and Luncheon, Panel Discussions featuring noted Hurricane Protection experts and a Networking Reception. - July 27, 2009 - International Hurricane Protection Association
New Marketplace for Construction Equipments, Parts and Heavy Machinery Attachments
IndustrialCOOP, the co-op search engine for industrial and construction professionals has launched a new international new and used construction machines and equipment marketplace and on-line directory - July 26, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Riverview Home VP is Re-Elected to State Trade Association
John Fanelli of Riverview Homes, Inc. (RHI) has been re-elected to Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association (PMHA) Board of Directors. - July 26, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Kingspan Water Publishes Guide to Rainwater Harvesting for Installers
Kingspan Water, a leading supplier of rainwater harvesting equipment to the UK building industry, has published an introductory guide to rainwater harvesting for plumbers and installers on its website. The guide covers operating principles for UK rainwater harvesting equipment, how to distinguish... - July 25, 2009 - Kingspan Environmental
Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating Hires Team of Experts to Position for Long Term Growth
Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is proud to announce and welcome two new additions to the team: Todd Stanislaus in Sales and Michelle Beaudet-Smith in Sales and Marketing. Mr. Stanislaus brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with his 27 years in the... - July 24, 2009 - Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating
Redesigned Wall Systems from Stonhard Go Far Beyond the Traditional "Painted Wall" Look
Two new wall systems from Stonhard re-define the standards for high-performance wall coatings. - July 24, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
One Year Later— Giving Spirit of SteelMaster’s Late CEO and President Lives on at VA Aquarium
SteelMaster Buildings gives gift of metal building to Virginia Aquarium in memory of late President and CEO. - July 24, 2009 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
President of Intuitive Concepts Featured in Columbus Dispatch "Feng Shui Should be Felt, Not Seen"
Diana Garber was featured on the front page of the Home & Garden Section in one of central Ohio's most recognizable Sunday papers. The article discusses how the ancient practice of Feng Shui was used at the Dani Home at the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes. - July 24, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
As Property Related Businesses Struggle on the Costa del Sol? – This New Business is Optimistic
What may appear to be a somewhat foolhardy time to set up a new building company in a region of Spain seriously feeling the impact of the global economic downturn on its property market may not be as crazy as it sounds. With property related businesses struggling to survive and nearly half a million coastal new build holiday homes sitting on the market, according to Spanish financial daily Expansion, why do Blueray think they make sense? - July 23, 2009 - Blueray Design & Build S.L.
Cowperthwaite Roofing in New Zealand's Top 10%
Employees at Cowperthwaite Roofing in Auckland have achieved an advanced skills accreditation. - July 23, 2009 - Cowperthwaite Roofing Ltd
New 100 Percent Recycled Matting Introduced
Crown Mats and Matting, one of the oldest manufacturers of matting systems in the United States, has just introduced two new lines of 100 percent recycled matting systems bonded to a vinyl backing. - July 22, 2009 - Crown Mats and Matting
Lennar Hires Susan Fredrickson as Johns Creek II New Home Consultant
Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is pleased to announce a new member to its Jacksonville division. Susan Fredrickson joins the team as a New Home Consultant for Lennar’s Johns Creek II community in St. Augustine. Susan has been in the real estate industry for more than... - July 22, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Free Webinar on Why 97 Percent of Real Estate Investors Fail; and How to Fix It
Real estate coach and author, Tim Taylor, to conduct a July 23 webinar on how to become a successful real estate investor, regardless of the current economic conditions. - July 21, 2009 - Tim Taylor Real Estate Success Coach
Three Northern Gulf Coast Projects Select IBA Consultants for Third Party Inspection Services
Onsite inspection, such as what IBA will provide, helps developers save time and money through quick approvals to keep projects on schedule, on budget. - July 19, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Champion-Arrowhead LLC Converts All Products to "Lead Free" in Preparation for New Laws
Champion-Arrowhead LLC is proud to announce that it has converted all of its products to “lead-free.” New products will be available to order starting September 1, 2009. All products will be available in “lead-free” by adding a “LF” to the end of the... - July 18, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
Design Build Contractor SCC Selects Workspace for Email Management
Full roll out in phase two to include Document and Drawing Management - July 17, 2009 - Union Square Software
Epoch Homes Welcomes Cedar Mill Group as Newest Independent Epoch Builder
The Cedar Mill Group, a high quality award winning remodeling company in Webster, NH, has entered an agreement with Epoch Homes, a New Hampshire based leader in custom prefab Green Building, to become the newest Recognized Independent Builder to offer Epoch’s line of fully custom modular homes. - July 17, 2009 - Epoch Homes
Artisan Group Member Joins an Elite Group of 25 in the Stone Industry to be Accredited by Marble Institute of America (MIA)
Rocksolid Stone Works, an Artisan Group member, has earned the coveted designation of Marble Institute of America (MIA) Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator. Accredited Natural Stone Fabricators represent the best companies that work on residential projects such as kitchens and bathrooms. - July 17, 2009 - Artisan Group
Small Business Taps SBA for Growth Opportunities
Industria Inc., a small construction and project management firm, has obtained the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certification and completed the SBA Emerging 200 Program, which will provide the firm with opportunities for further growth and development - July 16, 2009 - Industria Inc.
Macallan Construction to Build Johnston County Hospice
Macallan Construction will begin construction on the Johnston County Hospice this month. - July 16, 2009 - Macallan Construction
Hathaway Goes Green with Solar Power
The project, named Ansley at Princeton Lakes Apartments, will consist of 306 market-rate apartment units. It will feature 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, a resort style pool, an energy efficient clubhouse and other attractive amenities. The clubhouse, which was completed in May 2009, was built with... - July 16, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Industry Specialists Unite to Form Global Engineering Services Organization
New Venture Enables Energy & Construction Companies Worldwide to Leverage a Full Spectrum of Engineering Expertise Through a Single Service Platform - July 15, 2009 - Cantara Engineering International
New Glass Imaging Technology Helps On-Site Systems Meet Tight Deadline
Creating full-color glass store windows and product shelf backgrounds on less than two days' notice was a challenge for On-Site Systems. With the Atlanta.net store opening just hours away, Sierra Construction commissioned On-Site Systems to make it happen. Barry Russell, superintendent of Sierra... - July 15, 2009 - On-Site Systems
Spiderman S. Mulholland, U S Building Consultants, is Issuing a Warning About Conducting Remediation on Homes with Defective Chinese Drywall
A leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese drywall, Spiderman S. Mulholland, Senior Forensic investigator and national consultant with U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc., is issuing a warning to those conducting remediation on homes and buildings across the states including Florida. - July 12, 2009 - USBCI
Atlanta Steel Building Quotes Now Available on City Steel Buildings
Atlanta steel building quotes are now available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online steel building portal connects steel buildings users in Atlanta with a local steel building expert. - July 11, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Stonhard Joins in the Effort to Green a Storm-Ravaged Town
Stonhard is the latest company to become a part of the “greening” of a Midwest town destroyed by a tornado. - July 11, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
ArriveNEWS Launches Its Surplus and Salvage Building Materials Marketplace
The trade directory publisher ArriveNEWS has created a new marketplace for companies seeking to buy and salvage and surplus building products. - July 11, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Florida Property Owners and Insurance Agents Benefit from a New Technology
WindStormDiscount.com, LLC, one of the fastest growing inspection companies in Florida, has streamlined the process of acquiring windstorm mitigation discounts. This new technology is saving homeowners money, saving insurance agent’s time, and helping to educate property owners about additional discounts that are available to them. - July 10, 2009 - WindStormDiscount.com, LLC.