Construction & Building News
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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
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
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
Dixie HomeCrafters Announces Giant Home Makeover Sweepstakes
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal
As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios
DRIFIRE Showcases ANSI-Certified High Vis Shirts with Flame Resistance for Flash Fire Protection
Performance garment provider DRIFIRE will highlight its ANSI-certified High Vis Shirts which include built-in flame resistance (FR), anti-static high-tech carbon fibers, and antibacterial qualities. - March 10, 2009 - Drifire
Batson-Cook Selected as Finalist for AGC-BITS Award for Use of Vela Systems Mobile Field Software
Vela Systems field software on Tablet-PCs enables faster field operations, cost savings; Enthusiastic field personnel featured in YouTube movie. - March 10, 2009 - Vela Systems
Security Company Expand to Open Welsh Office
Response Security Solutions are pleased to introduce their new regional office in Cardiff, South Wales. The new region will encompass South Wales and the South West of England, and will be headed up by Paul Green; an experienced security professional with a vast expanse of time served in the... - March 10, 2009 - Response Security Solutions
Wise Discover Damp Problems Make Homes Dangerous to Live in
Damp problems in Scotland are causing health problems and property problems. Find out what you can do to help your home and family. - March 09, 2009 - Wise Property Care
STET Homeland Security Services Set to Further Leverage on Focused Branding
STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd (STET HLS) was incorporated as a full-fledged security consultancy and solutions provider on 8 March 2009. With the name reflecting industry and core expertise of the company, STET HLS is poised to strengthen its presence in the region. A Dynamic Company In... - March 08, 2009 - STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd
Skylift Complete Ruthmann Purchase
Nationwide Platforms’ vehicle mount division, Skylift, has completed a deal to purchase two 58 metre truck mounted aerial platforms. The first of the two T580 Ruthmann Steigers was delivered to Skylift’s Manchester branch towards the end of February, whilst the second machine will be... - March 08, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Development for Whetstone West
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Whetstone West, a single-family home community development located in Angier, N.C. Five inventory homes are currently available for sale in Whetstone West, and pre-sale opportunities... - March 07, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Surface Consulting Selected for Exterior Finish Design of Prestigious Model Home at Mediterra
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting, Inc., is pleased to announce that his company has been selected to assist in the completion of a custom estate model home for BCB Homes. The luxury model Montelena is located at Marchello in the prestigious gated community of Mediterra in... - March 06, 2009 - Surface Consulting
Messer Construction Co. Deepens Health Care Expertise with Zipperer-Davis
Messer Construction Co. has significantly enhanced its expertise and position of influence in the health care industry with the addition of Pamela Zipperer-Davis as Health Care Director. Zipperer-Davis brings 20 years of experience to the position, where she will provide strategic counsel within... - March 05, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.
Electro Wizard™ Contact Cleaner Effectively Cleans Sensitive Equipment
Electro Wizard™ Contact Cleaner from Krylon Products Group features a new patent-pending formula that instantly removes, dissolves and rinses away foreign contaminants. To watch a short video clip on Electro Wizard Contact Cleaner, please visit www.youtube.com/krylonproductsgroup. - March 05, 2009 - Krylon Products Group
White Lighting® Ergo/Tech Dripless Caulk Guns from Krylon Products Group
White Lightning® Ergo/Tech Dripless Caulk Guns from Krylon Products Group offer an easy and effective solution for every caulking need. To watch a short video clip on White Lightning Ergo/Tech Dripless Caulk Guns, please visit www.youtube.com/krylonproductsgroup. - March 05, 2009 - Krylon Products Group
Major Industries' Guardian 275® Translucent Panel Hurricane Systems Were Recently Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance
Major Industries' Guardian 275® Translucent Panel Hurricane Systems were Recently Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. Guardian 275® is the first translucent panel system to be approved by TDI for use in the hurricane-prone Texas Gulf Coast. - March 04, 2009 - Major Industries, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $293 Million Jail Expansion Project
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the award of the Mecklenburg County Jail expansion project in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award comes through a joint venture team composed of Balfour Beatty Construction, Rodgers Builders, Trotter Development Group, and Lockman-Brooks Marketing... - March 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Advanced Materials Lead to a Longer Lasting Saw Blade
One blade last 3-10 times longer, saving money on sharpening and replacement blades. - March 01, 2009 - Carbide Processors
SolarPower Restoration Systems Announces a Multi-Year Purchase Agreement of PV Modules with SBM Solar Inc
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc, an innovative developer of building and roofing integrated photovoltaic application technologies announced today it has signed a multi-year, multi mega-watt purchase agreement with SBM Solar Inc. Under the purchase agreement, SolarPower Restoration Systems plans... - February 28, 2009 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
jobtrio.com: A New, Free Tool for Homeowners and the Construction Industry
Jobtrio.com is a free service that allows users to browse over 250,000 listings of contractors, or quickly search for a business by name, location, or specialty. Jobtrio.com features candid customer reviews and in-depth profiles so that it’s easy for home owners and project managers to find great construction professionals. - February 27, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
Pfister Energy Opens New Offices in Baltimore
Pfister Energy, Inc., in partnership with Cole Roofing, has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland in order to expand the company's installation footprint and deliver building-integrated solar and other turnkey renewable energy projects to the Mid-Atlantic region. - February 27, 2009 - Pfister Energy, Inc.
Jim Allen Joins Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Don Walston, owner and executive chairman of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Jim Allen has joined the firm as a broker associate. With more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, Allen earned his GRI professional designation as well as... - February 27, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Perfect Polish Doubles Sales Staff
Perfect Polish Increases Capacity as Demand for LEED / Sustainable Flooring Rises - February 26, 2009 - Perfect Polish, Inc.
Cost-Effective Roof Maintenance the Focus of MiniCo Publishing Webinar
In today’s economy, self-storage business owners are seeking cost-effective methods to maintain their facilities on a limited budget. On March 4, 2009, MiniCo Publishing will host a free webinar for self‑storage professionals addressing roof maintenance in a downturning economy. The... - February 26, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Learning Opportunities Abound at Kuiken Brothers Product Expo 2008
Some twelve hundred tri-state area building professionals, architects and interior designers gathered on Wednesday, October 29th for the Kuiken Brothers Product Expo. - February 26, 2009 - Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc
Fixsor.com Opens Its Free Online Local Contractor Finder to the Public
Find local contractors in 3 easy steps without disclosing personal information. - February 26, 2009 - FixSor.com