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IndustrialMRO Debuts Its New and Used Construction & Building Materials Directory

IndustrialMRO.com, an international trade site for manufacturing and construction companies has debuted its new building and construction supplies directory offering discounted new and used building materials. - April 05, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature

The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group

Admiral Consulting Group to Host Free Accounting Software Evaluation Event

Phoenix-Area Businesses Will be Able to Evaluate the Leading Mid-Market ERP Solutions During This Single Event. - April 03, 2009 - Admiral Consulting Group

E&B Paving Receives 15 Industry Awards for Recent Projects

E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, received 15 awards during the first quarter of 2009 for its work on transportation construction projects throughout Indiana. At its annual World of Asphalt Conference earlier this month, the National... - April 03, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.

Haws Introduces the HydrationStation™ - The World's First Hands-Free, Hygienic Water Dispenser

Introducing HydrationStation™ - The World's First Hands-Free, Hygienic Water Dispenser. - April 03, 2009 - Haws Corporation

Messer Construction Co. Receives International Recognition from Council of Better Business Bureaus

Messer Construction Co. has been awarded the 2009 International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence, presented by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. During an event in Washington, D.C., on March 31, Messer was recognized for exhibiting integrity in the marketplace and exemplary dedication... - April 03, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.

Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) Assists in Securing Refinery Expansions

Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI, of Ironton Ohio is assisting many major refineries around the US and Canada to secure their perimeters and to control access into the refineries. Many of these plants have begun expansion and retrofit work in preparation to receive the “heavy crude”... - April 03, 2009 - Modular Security Systems Inc.

Balfour Beatty's David Preston Inducted Into Constructor Hall of Fame

Since 2001, Texas A&M University has honored leaders in the construction industry with its annual Constructor Hall of Fame Award. On March 26, the university inducted David Preston, vice president at Balfour Beatty Construction, into its hall of fame as an industry leader who has significantly... - April 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

NH Custom Home Builder Zetland Homes LLC Spring 2009 Planning & Building Seminar

New Hampshire custom home builder is offering a free Home Planning & Building seminar with information on the steps needed to build a custom home whether it is stick built, SIP, log, timber frame or modular. Includes an explanation of the Energy Star and Green Build NH programs so you can take advantage of tax rebates. - April 02, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC

Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks

Car park operators understand just how daring people can be when they do not want to pay for parking. Running through aluminum boom arms, tailgating or fooling safety equipment to hold open boom gates are just some of the tricks. - April 01, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip

SteelMaster: At Home with Mother Earth

For less than $35K, a SteelMaster Buildings customer builds a custom energy efficient, environmentally friendly affordable home that is featured in the April/May edition of Mother Earth News magazine. - April 01, 2009 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.

Tocci Building Corporation Leverages Vela Systems Field Software Integrated with Navisworks to Deliver Autodesk Headquarters Project

First automated integration leverages barcodes to track office workstations through delivery, off-gassing, and quality inspection; Information available for LEED Platinum certification. - March 30, 2009 - Vela Systems

Army Navy Airforce Marines... SteelMaster Absolutley

SteelMaster constructs another prefabricated arched steel military storage building at the Navy’s Little Creek Amphibious Base. - March 30, 2009 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.

Grouterra.com Hits the Web with Tools & Supplies for Grout Restoration

The Tile & Grout restoration business has been quietly growing over the years and continues to thrive even in this difficult economy. Good quality tools & supplies to support these restoration contractors have been difficult to find - until now. Grouterra, who has been supplying tools to... - March 30, 2009 - Grouterra

Graco® Launches New Fine Finish Spray Packages

Graco introduces new Merkur™ high-performance spray packages for fine finish applications. These improved spray packages are designed to outlast and outperform other packages in their class. “The new features on these spray packages offer greater precision and increase efficiency to... - March 28, 2009 - Graco Inc

Green Modular Builder Epoch Homes Nominated for SBANE Innovation Award

Epoch Homes, a New Hampshire based leader in Custom Prefab Green Building has been nominated for a Small Business Association of New England Innovation Award for its Unique Green Design/Build System. - March 28, 2009 - Epoch Homes

Lavendon Launches New Sales Division

Lavendon Group PLC has unveiled its brand new sales division – Lavendon Sales. Launched on 9 March 2009 and based in Belgium, Lavendon Sales will have access to the Group’s European rental fleet taking responsibility for the sale of second hand machines, with a key focus on... - March 28, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services

Sharper Impressions Painting Expands to Dallas, Texas

Sharper Impressions Painting welcomes Carter Hines to their Dallas, Texas Location. - March 27, 2009 - Sharper Impressions Painting

Hi-Tech Home Announces Partnership with McCaffrey Homes

Company to be the exclusive home technology provider for leading central valley residential home builder - March 27, 2009 - Hi-Tech Home

The Castilian Dorm Serving the University of Texas Receives Upgrades

University of Texas students as well as those attending Austin Community College continue to rank The Castilian their #1 choice for student housing with new improvements almost complete and more on the way. The Castilian’s current amenities include: Newly renovated indoor heated swimming... - March 26, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions

Gripper Edge™ Tack Strip Reaches Manufacturing Milestone Despite Poor Economy

Southern Cross Building Products announces a new production milestone for GripperEdge™ carpet tack strip. More than 200,000,000 (two hundred million) lineal feet of GripperEdge™ tack strip has been sold in North America. According to Southern Cross CEO Rodrigo Vera, “Gripper Edge... - March 26, 2009 - Southern Cross Building Products, LLC

Krylon® Products Group Partners with Common Ground Alliance to Promote 811 "Call Before You Dig" Number

Krylon Products Group has partnered with the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) to promote safe digging. As part of National Safe Digging Month this April, Krylon and CGA are working together to inform the public about 811, the national number for homeowners and professional excavators to call before digging. Krylon is the first and only coatings company to add the national 811 number to its marking paint labels. - March 26, 2009 - Krylon Products Group

American Homes - "Going Green"

Certifications awarded to buyers of a new home from American Homes at www.greenamericanhomes.com - March 24, 2009 - American Homes, LLC

Security Barrier Standards Compliance: Are You Getting What You Paid for?

Question: How do you know if the vehicle barrier sold to you for your project has been manufactured and will be installed in compliance to the standard in which it was originally tested against? - March 24, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip

Outdoor Bathrooms Are the Latest Trend for Victoria & Albert

Victoria & Albert bathtubs are proving popular for outdoor use, thanks to striking designs and the durability of the modern technology material ENGLISHCAST™. The trend of outdoor rooms continues to grow, and outdoor “bathrooms” are joining the ranks of outdoor kitchens on... - March 24, 2009 - Victoria & Albert Bath

IAQ Technology Breakthrough

Whole House IAQ and Whole House Bathroom Ventilation From a Single System - March 21, 2009 - American Aldes Ventilation Corporation

Rainwater Harvesting Experts Launch New Brand

Kingspan Environmental has created a new umbrella brand, Kingspan Water, for all its sustainable water solutions, including rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling products. The company’s existing product portfoilio of Envireau, Raintrap, above-ground commercial Rainstore, and domestic... - March 20, 2009 - Kingspan Water

Rosendin Electric Receives First Place Honors for Safety with AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award

Rosendin Electric Only California Contractor Tapped for Specialty Division with Top Honors in Construction Site Safety. - March 19, 2009 - Rosendin Electric

Abelard Donates New Roof Through Habitat for Humanity

Anthony Delmedico, President of Abelard Construction, helps hard working, low-income family during tough economic times through Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” Program. - March 18, 2009 - Abelard Construction

New North Dakota Construction Equipment Directory Introduced by Worldwide Industrial Marketplace

The online industrial trade portal Worldwide Industrial Marketplace (WIM) debuts its new Construction Equipment Buyers' Guide and Directory for construction companies and equipment dealers in North Dakota. - March 18, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

The MACK Group, LLC Completes Plaster Silica Removal within Active Laboratory Facility

The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, mold, lead, biological, chemical and demolition contractor recently completed the removal of plaster silica ceiling and walls within an active laboratory facility in New Jersey. A large Fortune 500 pharmaceutical client needed 15,000 square feet... - March 17, 2009 - The Mack Group, LLC

Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition of Facility in Virginia

Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the demolition of a large facility in Virginia. The goal of the demolition project was to demolish the buildings and structures on the site in a safe and... - March 17, 2009 - Universal Wrecking Corp

Universal Wrecking Corp Proudly Announces Another Accident Free Year

Universal Wrecking Corp (UWC), a diversified demolition, wrecking and scrap metal recycling contractor, is proud to announce another accident and incident free year. This ability to have zero reportables on the OSHA 300 form is due to the strong commitment UWC has to employee safety. From... - March 17, 2009 - Universal Wrecking Corp

Buy American Debuts Its South Carolina Heavy Equipment Directory

The industrial-based blog Buy American has introduced its all new heavy equipment buying guide for construction companies and others in North Carolina seeking new or used heavy machinery. - March 15, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Rosendin Electric Receives Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier Award

Rosendin Receives Prestigious Preferred Provider Award for Fourth Consecutive Year. - March 15, 2009 - Rosendin Electric

Creamer-Pearce Selects DoubleDome for Web Design

DoubleDome Web Technologies, an innovative Atlanta web design firm specializing in web and flash design has been awarded a web design project by Atlanta, Georgia based Creamer-Pearce, LLC. Under the contract, DoubleDome Web Technologies will design a unique and creative website using a mix of... - March 15, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies

Cornerstone Detention Employee Named Treasurer of American Subcontractors Association

Cornerstone Detention Products Employee Kerrick Whisenant has been elected Treasurer of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) for 2009-2010. Mr. Whisenant currently serves as the national organization's secretary. - March 15, 2009 - Cornerstone Detention Products

Diamond Barrier™ Technology Helps Advance Energy Conservation

As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is offering homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. Diamond Barrier™ is a state-of-the art reflective insulation product that blocks radiant heat from home attics, allowing homeowners to... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters

Dixie Super Windows Help Advance Energy Conservation

As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is proud to offer homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. Dixie HomeCrafters’ Super Windows are engineered and built to give homeowners the highest possible thermal performance. They allow... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters

Accent Construction Releases 2009 Green Design Guide

Accent Construction, a Triangle-based commercial construction company focused on environmentally-friendly tenant finish, has announced the release of their 2009 Green Design Cost Comparison Guide. The 16 page guide provides an easy to understand, side-by-side look at standard building systems and... - March 14, 2009 - Accent Construction

Dixie HomeCrafters Announces Giant Home Makeover Sweepstakes

Toledo Outdoor Lighting Business to Feature Latest in Contemporary Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

Toledo Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Toledo Lima to unveil the latest in their line of outdoor lighting contemporary lighting fixtures at Toledo Home Remodeler’s Association (THRA) Home and Garden Show. The event runs from March 13th through March 15th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH. - March 13, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Partners S&S Electric and Mercedes Homes Honored with National TechHome Awards

Awarded ‘Home of the Year’ and ‘Community of the Year’ Distinctions from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). - March 13, 2009 - S&S Electric

RedVector Partners with the University of Tennessee and Offers Sustainable Design and Green Building Certificate Program

Program provides interactive, online courses dedicated to green building education and LEED AP exam preparation. - March 13, 2009 - RedVector

ArriveNEWS Introduces Its New Mexico Online Building Materials Vertical Directory

ArriveNEWS, the founder of the International Industrial Trade Show (IITS 2009) and publisher of industrial buying guides has launched a new directory focusing on building materials in New Mexico. - March 13, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Construction Technology Veteran Joins Common Sense Solutions

Common Sense Solutions, technology consultant to contracting and service companies throughout the Midwest, announced today the addition of Chicagoland Area Sales Manager, Ken Smith, a 25-year construction and business technology expert. - March 11, 2009 - Common Sense Solutions

Facility Group Named Recipient of Engineering Excellence Award

Atlanta-based Facility Group has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC/G). The award, part of the annual Engineers Week, recognizes Facility Group’s ONEsource planning, design and construction management for the... - March 11, 2009 - Facility Group