Construction & Building News
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DMB Associates, Inc. Appoints Dietrich Knoer as Chief Investment Officer
DMB Associates, Inc., a private equity real estate investment and development firm, today announced a new addition to its executive leadership team. Dietrich Knoer has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer. As Chief Investment Officer, Knoer will report to DMB Chief Executive Officer, Eneas... - June 11, 2009 - DMB Associates, Inc
ConstructionDigital.com’s June Issue Explores the Impact Flexible Concrete Will Have on the Construction Industry
Green Demolitions Steve Feldman, the Chartered Institute of Builders Keith Pickavance, and profiles of 36 companies across the globe in the latest issue of ConstructionDigital.com - June 11, 2009 - Construction Digital magazine
Nationwide Platforms Working a Dream
Nationwide Platforms recently helped with the installation of a giant statue on the site of the former Sutton Manor colliery near St Helens, Merseyside. Two Genie G85’s were chosen to assist with the construction of ‘Dream’, the work of internationally renowned contemporary artist... - June 11, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Launch of New Hyde Product: Power Washer Wand That Pivots
A power washer spray tool that pivots. Hyde Pivot Pro-Grade Nozzle Wands are rated at 4,000 and 3,200 psi, respectively. Users twist handle to activate pivoting nozzle feature. Because head of wand pivots 90°, there is no need to stoop, bend, or kneel to get hard-to-reach places, minimizing chance of worker strain or injury. - June 10, 2009 - Hyde Store
Lennar is on a Roll in South Florida and the Winning Roll Could Win You a Brand New Home
Lennar's Southeast Florida Division is giving people the chance to win a brand new Lennar home now through June 21 - June 10, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Popular Commercial Capital Expands Investor Capital for Distressed Hospitality
Popular Commercial Capital (PCC) has expanded investor capital in excess of $1 billion USD targeted towards distressed hospitality projects in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico. PCC's target is on repositioning distressed assets and distressed debt whether in development, partial construction or... - June 09, 2009 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Techno’s New Pro Series 4896 Models Hit the Market with Rigid Durability and a Compact Style
Techno, Inc. CNC Routers is proud to release the first production run of the Model 4896 Pro Series. Introduced earlier this year, the Pro Series was designed to meet the high demands of panel process manufacturing; now Techno expects this new heavy weight (3050 lbs) 4896 model to be the most... - June 09, 2009 - Techno Inc.
Roofing Materials Manufacturer, Trimline Building Products Announces Trimline Tri-Vent Rolled Vent
Roofing materials leader, Trimline Building Products provides a solution for exhaust and intake challenges with their new roofing product, Trimline Tri-Vent Rolled Vent. - June 09, 2009 - Trimline Building Products
Suffolk Construction Uses Vela Systems for $106 Million School Campus Project in Los Angeles
Owner, Los Angeles Unified School District, values transparency and reduced risk through mobile field software integrated with Oracle’s Primavera Contract Management. - June 09, 2009 - Vela Systems
New York City on Borrowed Time Against Hurricane Related Damage. IBA Consultants Urges Building Owners to Prepare Now.
For most people living along the northeastern seaboard, the hurricane season comes and goes without much concern. After all, in the New York area, it’s been nearly 71 years since a Category 3 hurricane devastated a then sparsely populated Long Island. Impact-resistant building expert Mark... - June 09, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Oak Ridge High’s New Football Coach, Scott Blade, Buys the First Home in Groves Park Commons
Winning and being ‘first’ come naturally for the Wild Cats’ new head football coach, Scott Blade. So, it should come as no surprise that Coach Blade now has his first ‘first’ in Oak Ridge—a new home in Groves Park Commons. Blade has the distinction of being the... - June 08, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Dominio San Sebastiano, Sustainable Italian Holiday Homes, West Liguria, Realitalia.co.uk
Dominio San Sebastiano, a genuine ecological project. One of the first energy sustainable holiday home developments in Italy - June 06, 2009 - Realitalia
WDMA Releases Window, Door, Skylight and Curtain Wall Market Study
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have jointly released the updated 2008/2009 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers accurate and timely information on window, door, skylight and curtain... - June 06, 2009 - Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)
Forensic Imaging & Archiving is Taking the Sting Out of Construction Defect Cases
FIA Announces New Repairs & Renovation Division. - June 06, 2009 - Forensic Imaging & Archiving (FIA,)
Quality Automation Graphics Releases Symbol Library Version 2.0 for Building Controls Industry
Quality Automation Graphics announces the release of version 2.0 of their popular symbol library for building automation systems (BAS). - June 05, 2009 - QA Graphics
Intertek Granted Accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to Certify Manufactured/Modular Housing and RVs in Canada
Manufacturers now have a choice in certification and testing partner for faster market access - June 05, 2009 - Intertek
Dr. Thomas V. Falone Joins Coordinated Project Solutions LLC as Vice President of Business Development
Coordinated Project Solutions LLC (CPS), based in Marlton, NJ, announces the addition of Dr. Thomas V. Falone to its company. CPS is a leading developer of custom professional office buildings and has special expertise in the design and build industry related to senior care facilities, such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's Care. Visit www.coordinatedprojectsolutions.com for more information. - June 05, 2009 - Coordinated Project Solutions
Granite Shield Has Received Kosher Certification
Granite with Granite Shield is the first branded granite on the planet to receive the Kosher certification. - June 04, 2009 - Granite Shield
NMAPC Steps Up to Aid Chrysler and Ford
The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee approved a series of modifications to its industrial maintenance and construction contracts with Chrysler and Ford Motor Company on June 3, a move that is expected to create hundreds of millions of dollars of savings for each company over the... - June 03, 2009 - National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee
Demolition Firm Repeats Safety Feat
For the second year running demolition contractor, Clifford Devlin, has received a Gold Award, the highest available, from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The achievement is a demonstration of the Company’s commitment to the health and safety of its workforce who... - June 03, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd
Lennar Charlotte Nails Top Ten Placement on Latest M.O.R.E. Report on Home Closings
Homebuilder Moves From 15th to 6th Place on List - June 03, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract for 218 Cabarrus Street
Macallan Construction was awarded the contract to renovate 218 Cabarrus Street an almost 32,000 sq. ft. public safety building. - May 31, 2009 - Macallan Construction
TEMP-AIR Named #56 on RER Top 100, Recognized as a Leader in Construction Indoor Air Quality
TEMP-AIR, Inc., a specialist in temporary HVAC rental services, is named #56 on Rental Equipment Register magazine’s list of top 100 rental companies in 2009 (RER 100). While the accompanying article states that overall rental volume of the RER 100 fell 0.36 percent in 2009, TEMP-AIR climbed... - May 31, 2009 - TEMP-AIR
HOCHTIEF Implement Union Square's Workspace System to Address Issues with Information Access and Email Management
HOCHTIEF UK goes live with Workspace ahead of schedule, rolling out 'Themis' - May 29, 2009 - Union Square Software
Kingspan Water Provides Rainwater Harvesting Solution for Defra Offices in Northumberland
Lion House is an ultra low-emissions office building, designed and built for Defra in Alnwick, Northumberland. The aim was to construct a building with the highest possible BREEAM rating. Kingspan Water was asked to design a suitable rainwater harvesting solution for the building. - May 28, 2009 - Kingspan Environmental
RedVector Introduces Pre-Approved Course Packages for Utah Contractors
New Course Packages Will Help Utah Contractors Meet State-Mandated Continuing Education Requirements - May 28, 2009 - RedVector
Lennar Goes Smaller and Smarter with New Home Models
Homebuilder Set to Debut Five New Space-Efficient Designs in North Carolina. - May 28, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Mortgage Loan Audit May be Last Resort for Tough Loan Modifications and Investment Properties
It seems that investment properties, second homes, and jumbo mortgage loans are turned down for modification almost immediately, in the absence of leverage against the lender, like a failing mortgage loan document audit. - May 26, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
Boston Cedar Announces the Addition of AZEK® Deck Terra Collection
AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of the leading brand of PVC stain-resistant decking, announces the AZEK Deck Terra Collection in two rich, earthy colors of Kona and Fawn. Kona is a rich chocolate brown shade and Fawn is a deep tan with amber hues. Both new AZEK Deck colors are available in 5-1⁄2" wide boards in 12, 16 and 20 foot lengths. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
FSC Certified TiO2 Titanium White Trim boards Added to Boston Cedar Green Product Offering
In an effort to consistently introduce third party certified products, Boston Cedar and Millwork is pleased to announce that it's TiO2 Titanium White trim board has achieved FSC Chain of Custody Certification. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
Thompson Pump’s 19th Annual Pumpology® School
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., held their 19th Annual Pumpology® School April 22-24, at their corporate office in Port Orange, Fla. Thompson Pump hosted more than 40 select attendees from 13 U.S. states and seven countries. The three-day workshop included training sessions for... - May 24, 2009 - Thompson Pump
Qube Global Software Joins the Facilities Management Association (FMA)
Qube Global Software, one of the world's leading providers of Property and Facilities Management Software is pleased to announce they have joined the Facilities Management Association (FMA). - May 23, 2009 - Qube Global Software
Surface Protection Dot Com Reveals a New Carpet Protection Film for Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection film is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and spills, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - May 23, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Columbia Analytical Develops Protocol for Testing Corrosion and Odor in Chinese Drywall
Columbia Analytical announces a reliable test protocol for identifying odor and corrosion problems in drywall. The tests identify problems with drywall, initially reported as "Chinese drywall." - May 23, 2009 - Columbia Analytical Services
Eric Welsch Celebrates 16 Years as CFO for Gatlin Development Company
Chief Financial Officer of Gatlin Development Company since 1993, Eric Welsch continues to head financing, project evaluation, tax planning and accounting for one of America’s leading retail development companies. - May 23, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Jackson Design & Remodeling President Todd Jackson Honored as Finalist for National Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) today announced that Todd Jackson has been honored as one of four finalists for the national 2009 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award, considered by many to be the most prestigious award in the remodeling industry. The winners were chosen by a... - May 22, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Rooms To Go Selects Bob Moore Construction for New Showroom in Fort Worth, Texas
Rooms To Go has chosen Bob Moore Construction to build their latest showroom in Fort Worth, Texas. Their newest store will be a 34,888 SF showroom on I-35W in Northwest Fort Worth. Construction will begin in late May 2009 and is expected to be finished by December 2009. In February, 2009 Bob Moore Construction started work on the 1,000,000 SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Brookshire, Texas, just outside of Houston. - May 22, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Basonas Construction Corp. Completes Another Park Avenue Project
Exterior renovations help preserve building's pre-war appearance. - May 22, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
Construction Kenya Launches Service to Connect Homeowners with Contractors
The online news portal for the Kenyan construction and real estate marketplace has launched a match-making service to connect homeowners with contractors - May 22, 2009 - Samscom Media
McDonald's Uses Quality Automation Graphics' Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard
McDonald’s Fans in North Carolina Can See How Green Their Local Hot-Spot is - May 22, 2009 - QA Graphics
The Equipment Leasing World Now Has its First Exclusive Online Referral Service
PickYourLease.com Specializes in Equipment Leasing/Financing Referrals using a Proprietary System that Automatically Matches the Right Clients with the Right Lenders Making the Whole Financing Process 750% More Efficient, for the Clients and for the Lenders While Increasing Conversions for Retailers. - May 22, 2009 - PickYourlease.com
Patton Group Wins Excellence in Innovation Category at Northern Ireland Business Awards for Workspace Implementation
Workspace is proving pivotal in helping to win key contracts for the Patton Group. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Faithdean Goes Live with Workspace ix
Faithdean to use Workspace to centralise project data and improve security. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Chapman Taylor Recognised for Their Achievements in International Trade at the Queens Awards
Second Union Square client to win the award in the past 2 years. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Social Housing Contractor United House Places £170,000 Order for Workspace
Workspace will give office based employees, site based staff and external consultants fast and reliable access to documentation and project information. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Bob Moore Construction Chosen to Complete Retail Center Finish-Out at Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas
Bob Moore Construction has been selected to build the retail center finish-out in the 1,000,000 SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas. In January, Bob Moore Construction was named general contractor for the distribution center’s building shell following a competitive bidding... - May 21, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Lennar Extends Its Quarter-End Inventory Clearance Sales Event in South Florida
Last opportunity to name your price on 52 inventory homes that must be sold. - May 21, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Timber Frame Raising Celebration and Green Building Seminar in NH
NH custom home builder Zetland Homes LLC hosting timber frame raising celebration of a hybrid home featuring energy efficient stick built and post & beam construction Sunday May 31. Green Building seminar offered on site. Geothermal system available to view. - May 21, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC