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Activelogix Adds Professional Services Division
Activelogix LLC, a leading provider of Internet-based enterprise automation solutions, announced today that it has formally established a Professional Services organization to enhance its support for systems integrators, consulting engineers, and end users in the M2M intelligent buildings marketplace. - April 30, 2009 - Activelogix LLC
Jackson Design & Remodeling Wins National Chrysalis Award and Four San Diego Contractor of the Year Awards
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) is proud to announce the company has been honored with a national Chrysalis award and four San Diego Contractor of the Year (CoTY) awards. Judged by editors and writers of Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, Southern Living and Houseplans.com, the... - April 30, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Every Condo Must be Sold at Lennar’s Sealed Bid Condo Auction Event
Name your best price on immediate move-in condos at 360 and The Colonnade. - April 30, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Reelcraft Introduces High Strength, Compact Dual Pedestal Reel
A breakthrough in dual pedestal base design, Reelcraft Industries now offers the stability of a dual pedestal reel in a superbly engineered and extremely compact, yet strong design. Reelcraft’s new DP7000 Series is the only reel in its class that features a two-piece, non-welded, interlocking... - April 30, 2009 - Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction in Joint Venture Awarded the Parkland Replacement Hospital
As part of a joint venture team known as BARA, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to manage construction of the Parkland Replacement Hospital for the Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. The 1.9 million-square-foot facility will replace the existing 55-year old hospital,... - April 29, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Two Way Radio and Accessories Recycling Program
Radio Express announces the first national two way radio and accessories recycling program. - April 29, 2009 - 2 Way Radio Express
Progress Continues on Iowa State’s Solar Decathlon Entry
An important piece to the energy-efficient design of the Interlock House, Iowa State University’s Solar Decathlon entry, fell into place when the structure was insulated with BioBased Insulation® on Earth Day. BioBased Insulation® manufactures and markets spray polyurethane foam... - April 26, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
Technical Services Inc. President Named to Durham Workforce Development Board
Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president of the firm and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization, has been named to the Durham Workforce Development Board. The board brings together various services to... - April 26, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Glimmer of Hope for New House-Building
Further to the Chancellor’s Budget statement and pledged housing boost on Wednesday, NHBC’s latest statistics show the first quarter-on-quarter rise in applications to start new homes for almost two years. 16,232 applications were received by NHBC during the first three months of 2009... - April 26, 2009 - NHBC
Gladstone Turns Back the Clock on New Home Pricing During 20th Anniversary Event
Chicago-area new home builder, Gladstone Homes, reduces base prices at Windstone Place in North Aurora by $80,000 in celebration of its 20th anniversary. - April 25, 2009 - Gladstone Homes
Griptite Turns 88
Grip-Tite Manufacturing Company has turned 88 years old. Founded in Winterset, Iowa in 1921, the company has been manufacturing earth anchoring and foundation stabilization products for 88 years. The company is best known today for the Grip-Tite® Wall Anchor System. In the early years,... - April 25, 2009 - Grip-Tite Manufacturing
SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar
Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
E&B Paving Promotes Jason Richmond to Business Development Position
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, announced Jason Richmond, 32, has been promoted to Corporate Business Development Manager, a new position at the company. He will be responsible for identifying, securing and managing business development... - April 23, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Major Industries, Inc. Honored with Small Business Award
Major Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of skylights and translucent curtainwall, was honored as the 2009 Small Business of the Year in Manufacturing from the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce has presented small businesses with the Small Business of the Year... - April 23, 2009 - Major Industries, Inc.
Hardin Construction Company Named Top General Contractor
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been featured in the Triangle Business Journal as one of the Triangle’s top 25 general contractors. Rankings were based on 2008 Triangle gross... - April 23, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
Factory Direct Drapes™, a Custom Drapery and Curtain Manufacturer, Will be Planting Trees for Earth Day 2009 to Help Put an End to Global Warming
With the help of the Arbor Foundation, Factory Direct Drapes™ will support Green initiatives by planting a tree in American National Forests for every order over $200 between Earth Day and April 29. - April 22, 2009 - Factory Direct Drapes
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Mohan Technologies, Inc. Secures Global Marketing and Sales Agreement with IHSN, Inc.
Mohan Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has secured a world wide marketing and sales agreement with IHSN, Inc. IHSN is the founder of the ThermaSave Structural Insulated Panel Building Systems. This agreement will allow Mohan Technologies, Inc. to bring the number one building system to the forefront global structural eminence. - April 22, 2009 - Mohan Technologies, Inc.
Cashman Equipment Company Sends Their Business Into Cyberspace
Web development company LasVegas.Net has teamed with a leading supplier of new, used and leased heavy construction equipment to assist the company in reinventing the way it does business on the internet. Cashman Equipment Company, based in Henderson, Nevada, partnered with the web design firm to... - April 22, 2009 - LasVegas.Net
Zetland Homes LLC of New Hampshire and Westchester Modular Homes Join to Offer Green Custom Homes
Zetland Homes LLC of New Hampshire Joins with Westchester Modular Homes to Offer Custom Modular Homes Focusing on Energy Efficient and Green Homes. - April 22, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
ArdiBathrooms.com Improves Its Customer Service
Ardi Bathrooms improves its services to make their customers’ shopping experience the most informative and memorable. - April 21, 2009 - Ardi Bathrooms
Gov. Rendell Looks to Riverview Homes for Modular Leadership
Chair of the Board, Doug Rehak named to serve on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council. - April 19, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Bob Moore Construction Completes First Industrial Project in Texas to Be Registered as a Gold Facility for LEED Core and Shell
Bob Moore has completed the Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas on behalf of Flaherty Development. This 1.16 million SF business park is believed to be the first industrial project to be registered as a Gold facility for LEED Core and Shell in the state of Texas. This high-profile 70-acre project is part of the same "Champion Arlington" strategic community development plan that includes the Texas Rangers' Ballpark in Arlington and the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. - April 19, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Daylighting Manufacturer to Exhibit at 2009 AIA National Convention
Major Industries, a manufacturer of skylights and translucent curtainwall, announced that they will be exhibiting at the 2009 American Institute of Architects National Convention and Design Exposition in San Francisco, California April 30th through May 2nd. Major Industries offers a wide range of... - April 19, 2009 - Major Industries, Inc.
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 274 Units in Charlotte
Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. commenced construction at Ansley Falls, a 274 unit Class A apartment community located in Charlotte, NC. The project is owned by a group of private investors and was developed by Hathaway Properties, Inc. and affiliate of Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. The... - April 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
IndustrialMRO Now Includes Offerings for Road Construction Equipment for Sale
The American Industrial Supply Portal & Directory IndustrialLeaders.com has published its new guide offering construction equipment for sale with emphasis on road construction equipment, material transport and heavy equipment. - April 19, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
IBA Consultants Secures Contract to Provide Services for The New Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital
To ensure a strong exterior protects people and resources on the inside, The Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital hires IBA Consultants for it's new medical center in Hollywood, Fla. IBA adds this project to its growing portfolio of prominent health facilities. - April 19, 2009 - IBA Consultants
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
Lennar Celebrates 'This Bailout's for You' Sales Event This Weekend in South Florida
This weekend April 18 and 19, the Southeast Florida division of Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is bailing prospective homebuyers out with incredible prices, incentives and interest rates that make it simple to buy a new home in today’s current real estate market. - April 18, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Find Your Way Home to Lennar Jacksonville with a Free GPS Giveaway Event
On Saturday, April 18 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Jacksonville division of Lennar is giving away a free TomTom® 125 GPS to households* while supplies last, who visit, register and tour one of the four participating Lennar Communities in the Jacksonville area. - April 18, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
New Builder, New Pricing at Westbrook Community in South Forsyth County
O'Dwyer Homes now building in the well established and sough after community of Westbrook in South Forsyth County, GA. - April 18, 2009 - O'Dwyer Homes
NH Home Builder Offering Dinner Seminar on Building a Custom Modular Home and Green Building
Zetland Homes LLC and Westchester Modular Homes Present Free Dinner Seminar on Building A Custom Modular Home and Green Building with Modular Technology on May 7. - April 18, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
New Query Service Brings Together A/E/C Sources with Editors and Reporters in the Industry
Design & Build PR Query List is a free service connecting professionals with reporters seeking sources. - April 17, 2009 - Design & Build PR
Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co Remodels CN Renovation with a Complete Rebranding Campaign
Picture this: You are a thriving construction and renovation company specializing in high-end Manhattan residences. Despite your success, however, you still want to expand your client base, but you are having problems getting past the gatekeepers of potential new clients. The solution: you use a... - April 16, 2009 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.
New Jersey Foreclosures Down 10% from Q1 2008, But Up 13% Over Q4 2008
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q1 2009. Foreclosure auctions scheduled in New Jersey in Q1 2009 (2,293) were down 10% compared to Q1 2008 (2,560), but they have gone up 13% since Q4 2008 (2,030). - April 15, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Wood Fiber Costs Fell in the US South and the US Northwest in the 1Q/09 as Pulpmills Were Taking Extensive Downtime, Reports WRI
Wood fiber costs have diminished in all regions of the US this year as the decline in fiber demand by the pulp industry has been greater than the reduction of residual chips supply from the sawmilling sector. The past six months, pulpwood costs have fallen about 10% in the US South and 20% in the US Northwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 15, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event
On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Ag-Power Selects Bob Moore Construction for New 60,000 SF Sales and Service Center in McKinney
Ag-Power, a leading Texas retailer of John Deere equipment, has selected Bob Moore Construction as the General Contractor for their new sales and service center in McKinney. Ag-Power is a Gold Star certified John Deere dealer with locations in McKinney, Terrell, Mineola, Paris, Sulphur Springs, Mt. Pleasant and Sherman, Texas. The new 60,000 SF brick building is being constructed on North Central Expressway in McKinney and will provide a new home for Ag-Power's current McKinney dealership. - April 15, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Ijams Nature Visitor Center Shines with Eco Floors by Perfect Polish
Use of Polished Concrete Flooring Aligns with Ijams Environmental Mission - April 15, 2009 - Concrete Polishing Technologies
GTI Spindle Technology, Inc. Scheduled to Attend Eastec 2009 Exposition
Company to demonstrate new wireless vibration monitoring system at Eastec Exhibition on May 19-21, in West Springfield, MA. - April 15, 2009 - GTI Spindle
Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience
New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 2nd Annual Greenerborough
Green building expert to speak on: Decoding Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Beyond at the Greenerborough Green Living Expo & Festival on Saturday April 18. - April 12, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Donated Architectural Renderings from James Colucci Enterprises LLC Help Spur Construction Project for Vets
It’s hard to imagine that an architectural rendering could change an injured service member’s life forever, but in the case of Sgt. Mark Ecker and Sgt. Michael Downing, donated renderings from James Colucci Enterprises are a step in the right direction. - April 11, 2009 - James Colucci Enterprises
Soy Seal® for Gaps & Cracks Now Available Nationwide at Homedepot.com
Soy Seal® for Gaps & Cracks, the first consumer product from the makers of BioBased Insulation®, is now available at homedepot.com. The six-pack of 16-oz. cans retails for $29.98. BioBased Insulation®, the industry leader in bio-based spray polyurethane foam insulation for... - April 11, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
Underwood Solar Future LLC Selects Blue Archer to Manage Web Marketing
Pittsburgh-based companies team up to promote “green” entrepreneurship. - April 11, 2009 - Blue Archer
Jobtrio.com Partners with Internet Marketing Inc. to Provide Greater Exposure to Contractors
The construction contractor directory website Jobtrio.com has retained the search engine optimization firm Internet Marketing Inc. to help increase the exposure offered to California contractors. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process through which the quality and volume of organic, or... - April 10, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
Process Dealer Services Group Named First Lutron Homeworks Authorized Programmer
Process Dealer Services Group announces today that it is the first Company to be designated as a Homeworks Authorized Programmer (HAP) by Lutron Electronics. Process DSG has been supporting their worldwide client base of Digital Home Technology Integrators, Electrical Contractors, and Architects... - April 10, 2009 - Process DSG
Mariners Buildcon India Ltd Coming Up with Its New Venture in Sec 67, Gurgaon "Neptune’s Haven"
Mariners Buildcon India Ltd (MBIL), a Real Estate Co catering to the housing needs of the Indian Mariners, NRIs & other high-end professionals has announced its next exclusive residential project Neptune's Haven at Sec 67, Gurgaon. - April 10, 2009 - Mariners Buildcon India Ltd
Italian Earthquake – Would an Early Warning Have Helped?
Academic-led, government-run earthquake early warning systems are still not ready for prime time. But QuakeGuard, from California's Seismic Warning Systems has been successfully protecting schools and fire stations in California for ten years. - April 09, 2009 - Seismic Warning Systems
Messer Construction Co. Named One of Nation’s Safest Construction Companies
Messer Construction Co. has been named one of the nation’s top companies in construction safety by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, receiving first place in the AGC’s national 2009 Construction Safety Excellence Awards. - April 09, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.