Construction & Building News
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Julie LaTerra Homes Sponsors Charlotte’s First & Only Realtor Online Discussion Group
Introducing www.CharlotteTopProducers.com. - January 18, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Southern Modular Industries "SMI" Announces Its Expansion Into the Southwest and West Coast Regions
Southern Modular Industries "SMI", a wholesale manufacturer of commercial factory built modular structures announced today the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Southern California. “Our new facility has over 62,000 square feet of manufacturing space combined with a... - January 17, 2009 - Southern Modular Industries
Krylon Products Group to Exhibit Full Range of Concrete and Masonry Solutions at World of Concrete 2009
World of Concrete, February 3-6, 2009. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev. Booth Number S21231. - January 17, 2009 - Krylon Products Group
Greenhouse Gas-Free Products from Krylon Products Group
To watch a short video clip on greenhouse gas-free products from Krylon, please visit www.youtube.com/krylonproductsgroup. - January 17, 2009 - Krylon Products Group
Environmental Crossings Inc. Launches New Website Showcasing the Company’s State of the Art Drilling Technology
ECI of Traverse City, Michigan, an established horizontal directional drilling industry leader launched a brand new website showcasing the environmentally conscious, innovative approach to directional drilling that has become the gold standard. - January 16, 2009 - Environmental Crossings Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Mark Konchar Earns “40-Under-40” Distinction
Company Vice President recognized in Building Design+Construction’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list. - January 15, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Five Strategies for Marketing During a Downturn: Practical Approaches for the Building Industry in 2009
How should companies in the building industry, facing a battered marketplace and intense competition, approach marketing in 2009? In response to industry-wide frustration, Baublitz Advertising has developed five practical, proven marketing practices every company in the building industry should consider for 2009. - January 15, 2009 - Baublitz Advertising
Eos Group Announces Release of v 2.0 of Unit Price software
Eos Group, Inc. has announced release of V 2.0 of their Unit Price Software. Unit Price was developed for contractors who need to deliver Bill of Quantity and unit price bids. Unit Price provides all the functionality necessary for bid day: generating bid item prices, spreading markups and overhead, and generating a proposal. - January 14, 2009 - Eos Group
New House Plan Design Service Established Ahead of Housing Recovery
Offers creative new designs and services to help builders and developers reshape their brand image. - January 14, 2009 - Simply Elegant Home Designs
IBA Consultants Names Gary Shaw Regional Account Manager for the West Coast
Mark Baker, president of IBA Consultants, Inc., announces the promotion of Gary Shaw to regional account manager, West Coast. In his new position, Shaw will work out of the company’s Las Vegas office and be responsible for projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and... - January 14, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Tanner Supply Company Opens Second Branch
Tanner Supply Company has provided sales, sales support and service to Southeastern Michigan and Northwest Ohio since 1996. Tanner boasts a wide variety of products including hollow metal doors, custom frames, architectural hardware, and many division 10 products including bathroom partitions and accessories and fire safety products. For more information visit www.tannersupply.com - January 14, 2009 - Tanner Supply Company
Snider & Associates, Inc. ISO 14001 Certification
Snider & Associates, Inc. gains the prestigious "Green Certification" as a result of their new, more environmentally friendly standards. - January 13, 2009 - Snider & Associates, Inc.
Bond Brothers Standardizes on Vela Systems for Projects at Harvard University, Expands Usage to New Projects at MIT
Field Software from Vela Systems and Tablet PC Solution for Commissioning, Worklists, Punchlists and Document Delivery Accelerates Project Delivery and Reduces Risk for Bond Brothers. - January 12, 2009 - Vela Systems
Leadership in Capital Projects Announces Open Registration for Forum to Enhance Excellence in Texas’ College and University Construction Projects
The LinCP Forum provides the venue for the open exchange of concerns, ideas, and solutions, leading toward positive, forward movement in this field and more positive outcomes for all project stakeholders. - January 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Shade Systems Provides Innovative ‘Sail’ Shades to City of Lake Charles in Multi-Park Project
Shade Systems is proud to announce it was recently awarded a multi-park shade project by the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The City of Lake Charles was the recipient of a FEMA grant to rebuild their community after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. When Mayor Randy Roach and Parks Director... - January 10, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
City of Benton Adds 22 Shade Systems Shade Structures to Youth Baseball and Softball Complexes
Shade Systems, in cooperation with local distributor Arkoma Playgrounds and Supply, is proud to announce it has provided 22 shade structures for the City of Benton Parks and Recreation department in Benton, Arkansas. The project was a joint effort between the City of Benton Park Commission and... - January 10, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
SH Communities Keeps Building on Its Award-Winning Reputation
The company’s award-winning homes with in-house design by Southern Architectural Group can be found in communities in Homestead, Davie, Miramar, Boynton Beach, Estero, and Melbourne. - January 09, 2009 - SH Communities
Recycled Glass Shows Floors in a Whole New Light
Stonhard’s commitment to sustainability is stronger than ever. The Stonclad GR product incorporates recycled materials and Stonhard’s unique packaging methods minimize waste. - January 08, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
MorningStar Restoration Completes 920 Jobs in First Year of Work, Largely in Hurricane Reconstruction
Company opens three offices this year--two in Texas, one in Atlanta--and announces recent contract, new promotion - January 08, 2009 - MorningStar Restoration
Roofing-Directory Announces Long Island’s New Source for Roofing Estimates
Homeowners and building managers in Long Island, NY can now use http://www.roofing-directory.com to find local pre-screened roof contractors for free estimates on roofing repair, replacement and installation. - January 08, 2009 - Roofing Directory
Balfour Beatty Construction Reaches Milestone on Signature Service Program
Company celebrates three years and 300 surveys in its unique client satisfaction program. - January 07, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Engineered Software, Inc. Names New COO and VP of Engineering
Engineered Software has taken another prodigious leap forward by appointing new leadership and naming Michael Blondin as the new chief operating officer, and Christy Bermensolo as the new vice president of engineering. Former Vice President of Engineering, Ray Hardee, P.E., will now be operating solely as the chief executive officer for Engineered Software. Both moves are effective immediately. - January 07, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Expands and Restructures for 2009 Despite a Down Economy
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self storage solutions, began 2009 with several newly developed positions, including Director of Operations, despite the struggling economy. On January 5, the company welcomed Mike Gately as its new Director of Operations. Mike will be in charge of... - January 07, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
A2 Technologies Announces Patent License Agreement with the Boeing Company
A2 Technologies today announced they have entered into a patent license with the Boeing Company allowing the use of Boeing patents in association with the development, manufacture and sale of A2 Technologies’ FTIR Spectrometers. The license will permit A2 Technologies to utilize the patents... - January 07, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Specialty Wire and Cable Company Expands Stock of SOOW
In early November, Distributor Wire and Cable Company expanded its inventory to include all sizes of SOOW. Also referred to as SO Cord, this multi-conductor flexible rubber 600 volt cord is used in a variety of commercial, residential and industrial applications. Within the Rocky Mountain Region it... - January 02, 2009 - Distributor Wire & Cable
Coneqtec Corp. Announces Acquisition of Terramite, Inc. Assets
Future Infrastructure Investment Motivates Company to Broaden Distribution Channels and Invest Its Management and Manufacturing Expertise Into Niche Construction Market. - January 01, 2009 - Coneqtec Corporation, Inc.
Tom Booth of Hardin Construction Named Real Estate Impact Leader
Hardin Construction Company LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager, has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding achievements in the professional field as... - January 01, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
Greenstone Launches the First "Themed Gathering" on Real Estate Issues
Greenstone, the real estate development subsidiary of Johnny Saadé Holdings, invited two select groups on the 4th and 12th of December 2008 at Vintage (Saifi) to a Dinner/Seminar to discuss key subjects related to the real estate market in Lebanon. Being a first, both gatherings featured the... - December 31, 2008 - greenstone real estate developers
New Hampshire Manufacturer Goes Global: Epoch Homes Employs Internet to Build Houses for the Ukraine
Modular Home Builder uses Internet to fuel growth in international market. - December 31, 2008 - Epoch Homes
SEPI Engineering Group Project Manager Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that Brian Kraynak, project manager at the firm, has earned the Leadership in Energy... - December 31, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Hoover Dam Construction Worker Database
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas recently added to its collections a copy of Judith Sattler Irons’ CD, “Hoover Dam Construction Worker Genealogical Database”. Irons spent 14 years of diligent research in archives, libraries, and museums throughout the West; the resulting... - December 28, 2008 - Judith Sattler Irons
The QB Specialists Team Obtains Advanced QuickBooks® Certification
The QB Specialists announced today that its entire team of consultants has obtained their Advanced QuickBooks® ProAdvisor certification, a program designed to deepen the expertise of ProAdvisors who are already knowledgeable in QuickBooks® and distinguish these experts as highly proficient... - December 28, 2008 - The QB Specialists
DEACOM ERP Software to Integrate Building Component, Lumber and Hardware Business
Deacom, Inc. today announced Allensville Planing Mill, Inc. will implement the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage its truss and wall panel manufacturing business and lumber and hardware stores. - December 25, 2008 - Deacom
Beracah Builders Complete Green Advantage Certification
Staff and preferred builders of Beracah Homes recently completed Green Advantage certification. Green Advantage certification is a top certification agency for green building practices. - December 24, 2008 - Beracah Homes
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
WideVision LLC Announces Release of ‘AccessGPS’ a Free GPS Tracking System for Nextel Phones
AccessGPS - the perfect solution for asset tracking without incurring any additional costs beyond data plan from Nextel. - December 23, 2008 - WideVision
The Fireplace Goes Green
Portland Area Business Introduces High Efficiency, Green Masonry Fireplaces as an Alternative Energy Source - December 22, 2008 - Mastercraft Masonry
Blake Products Offers Free Shipping on Zipwall 4 Pack Plus and Zipwall Dust Barrier Products
The Zipwall 4 pack plus and other Zipwall dust barrier products are now being distributed by Blake Products with a special free shipping offer. - December 22, 2008 - Surface Protection International
"Energy and Storm Resistant Home Builder Thrives in North Port Florida"
American Homes, LLC at www.amrhomes.com, offers semi-custom homes from $159,000 to over $2,000,000 that are energy saving and storm resistant for savings and peace of mind. A privately owned and operated builder with over 60 years of combines experience. - December 21, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
The New Duo-Fast DF350S Can Help Increase Profits by Increasing Productivity
The new Duo-Fast 20° paper tape framing nails and the new DF350S are making revolutionary changes to the framing market. These changes are making the previous "way of framing" ancient history. - December 20, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
New Hampshire Manufacturer Receives Top National Award in Two of Three Categories for Modular Home Design Excellence
Epoch Homes, a leading Green Custom Modular Manufacturer was awarded first place in the 2009 Excellence in Home Design for homes between 2,301 sq. ft. and 4,000 sq. ft., and for homes over 4,001 sq. ft by the NAHB’s Building Systems Council. - December 19, 2008 - Epoch Homes
Jim Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that CEO Jim Eichel has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals who are recognized as leaders in their industry. Eichel... - December 19, 2008 - Accent Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group President Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that its president, Rich Van Tassel, received the Builder of the Year honor from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The award was presented at the HBA’s annual Holiday Celebration and Officer... - December 19, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
SEPI Engineering Group Vice President of Site/Civil Division Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Bill Piver, vice president of the firm’s site/civil division, has earned the... - December 18, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
New American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Monograph on MRI Suite Safety Calls for the Use of Ferromagnetic Detectors and Features Products from Mednovus
The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) just released its fifth management monograph for 2008. This title 'Designing and Engineering MRI Safety', authored by architect and president of Mednovus, Tobias Gilk, identifies the major physical and operational hazards that effective MRI suite planning can mitigate. From cryogen releases to the all-too-frequent magnetic projectile accidents, the monograph identifies unique MRI risks and provides strategies to promote safety in design. - December 17, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Blake Products Reveals Its New Reusable Bath Tub Protector for Builders and Remodelers
A new patented builder product designed to protect tubs from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips this product will protect bathtubs during all phases of construction. - December 17, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Blake Products Reveals Its New Corrugated Cardboard Sheets Designed for Floor Protection
A new innovative floor protection product designed to wick moisture away from the floor and protect the floor during the building process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dents and scratches, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - December 17, 2008 - Surface Protection International
IndustrialSAVER Connects Buyers and Sellers of Heavy Construction Equipment Worldwide
New online auction and global marketplace launched by IndustrialSAVER.com is designed to promote new and used heavy equipment and machinery as well as general construction equipment, tools and accessories. - December 17, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
The Basement Doctor Helps the Mid-Ohio Foodbank
'The Basement Doctor' J&D Basement Systems is working with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank by utilizing their Home Improvement Center in Reynoldsburg Ohio as a collection point for non-perishable food donations. - December 15, 2008 - The Basement Doctor