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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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