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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Rosendin Electric Receives Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier Award
Rosendin Receives Prestigious Preferred Provider Award for Fourth Consecutive Year. - March 15, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
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
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
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