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Atlanta Company Perfects Effective, Green-Cleaning Option — Brings Eco-Friendly Power Cleaning to Marketplace
Atlanta-based green pressure washing company, Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc. offers commercial and industrial cleaning services using eco-friendly techniques. It the only company servicing the Southeast region that specializes in dry steam vapor cleaning, green power washing, graffiti and surface oil removal, and mobile waste water recycling services that reclaim and re-use 98% of water on-site. - October 23, 2008 - Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2008 Parade of Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has received a Gold Award from the 2008 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received highest honors in the competition’s Category 1 ($125,000 - $175,000)... - October 23, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Teams with RealtyBid.com to Launch Online Auction on October 28th
East Tennessee Luxury Properties will be auctioning two premier lots in the Enclave at Cove Mountain, Gatlinburg, TN beginning on October 28, 2008. - October 22, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
IBA Consultants Secures Contracts for Two Prominent South Florida Projects: New Camillus House Center and 111 Broward Boulevard Tower
Mark Baker, president of IBA Consultants, one of the premier building envelope engineering firms in the country, announces the firm has been chosen to provide its services for two South Florida projects: the new Camillus House Center in Miami and 111 Broward Boulevard Tower in Ft. - October 20, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Designforum Selected to Update and Modernize Master Plan for 2,800 Acre Brandermill Community
This is the first update to one of the country's first major mixed used planned communites since 1974. In 1977 Brandermill was named The Best Planned Community in the U.S. by National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes & Garden Magazine. - October 19, 2008 - designforum
Portakabin Provides Modular Building Solution for Derby Council
Derby City Council has completed part of phase two of the Government’s Sure Start Children’s Centre initiative with the creation of three new Children’s Centres with the assistance of Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building supplier. - October 19, 2008 - Portakabin
Heisman Winner Mike Rozier to Participate in TCNJ Homecoming and North Allegheny High School Dedication
Mike Rozier, 1983 Heisman Winner and member of College Football Hall of Fame, to join TCNJ in pre-game coin toss, North Allegheny field dedication - October 18, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
NKES Vice President Becomes Only Electrical Contractor in the State of Kentucky Certified in Green Building Practices
Northern Kentucky Electric Service VP Steve Dorgan Named Green Advantage Certified Practitioner. - October 18, 2008 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
New 20mm, 25mm Special Edition Electricians Bush Spanner
Easy Life Tools would like to introduce a new product to add to its already extensive range of electrician and plumbing tools. - October 18, 2008 - Easy Life Tools
Hardin Construction Company Wins Southeast Construction’s Best of 2008
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that the company has received several awards from Southeast Construction magazine’s Best of 2008 for their work on various projects in the Southeast region of the... - October 17, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Silver LEED Certification for Denver Justice Center Parking Garage
Structure also an Award of Merit winner. - October 16, 2008 - Carl Walker, Inc.
North Carolina AIA Design and Building Team Panel on Downtown Raleigh LEED Platinum Project
Three Experts Involved in Project to Provide an Insider’s Perspective. - October 16, 2008 - Accent Construction
DirectBuy Helps Family Host for the Holidays
DirectBuy awards Barryville family $50,000 to complete kitchen renovations in time for Thanksgiving. - October 15, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy $25,000 Grand Prize Makes College Dream a Reality
DirectBuy awards single mom with cash prize. - October 15, 2008 - DirectBuy
IBA Continues Growth in Pacific Northwest with 1200 Madison Contract
IBA Consultants is one of the World's leading building envelope experts with a growing Seattle office location. - October 15, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Jeff Benton Homes Releases Quality Assurance Program Results
Jeff Benton Homes (JBH), Incorporated, announced the year-to-date results of the builder’s internal Quality Assurance Program. Constructing a home is a large task and Jeff Benton Homes is proud of the attention to detail that is made throughout the building process. Each stage of the building... - October 13, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Historic Attendance for Association Meeting
Over 700 persons attended a networking event for construction trade subcontractors to meet with Chicago area general contractors. - October 12, 2008 - ASA Chicago
Florida-Based Executive Search Firm Recruits James Manu for Dornbracht Americas
Dornbracht enlists the help of executive search firm, Brooke Chase Associates, to identify and recruit for a new position - October 12, 2008 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Early Mornings at Co’s Traffic Control Means a Safe Route for 2,500 Cyclists at 2008 Bike MS Fundraiser Event
Co's Traffic Control is celebrating their 10th anniversary in business by contributing more than $30,000 in traffic control services to the 2008 Bike MS event on Oct 11th & 12th. - October 11, 2008 - Co’s Traffic Control
Kele Enhances Online Ordering Experience for customers
Kele, Inc., the leading supplier of building automation and physical security products, announces three major enhancements designed to make it easier for customers to find the products they need. First, due to unprecedented growth in business conducted through www.kele.com, Kele has doubled the... - October 11, 2008 - Kele, Inc.
Royse City High School’s New TigerTurf is "Number One Field" in Texas
Rapidly growing high school near Dallas “can’t say enough good things” about Texas Sports Builders, which recently installed Royse City High’s new advanced technology synthetic turf TigerTurf. - October 10, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Exciting New Developments for Ground Probing Radar
As a firm on the forefront of ground probing radar (GPR) technology, industry leader Subtechnics has recently appointed Jonathan Wainwright to the team as Software Development Manager to further enhance their innovative radar data translation software, RDXPro. RDXPro was originally borne from a... - October 10, 2008 - Subtechnics Ltd
Linford Unveils New-Look Craft Division at Interbuild
Linford Group will launch its new Linford Specialists Works division, one of the UK’s largest and most comprehensive traditional crafts services, at Interbuild in October. Linford Specialist Works (LSW) will be part of the new Restoration and Conservation area at Interbuild, a new feature... - October 10, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
Hardin Construction Company Sponsors International Affairs Council Citizen of the World Event
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm will serve as a Diplomat sponsor for the International Affairs Council 2008 Citizen of the World Award Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Brier Creek... - October 09, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Nail Gun Depot Partners with Pneu Tools
Nail Gun Depot welcomes it's new partnership with Pneu Tools. Pnue Tools offers a wide range of tools and fasteners for roofing felt, Tyvek, joist hangers, flooring, and crating. - October 09, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
Home Franchise Concepts Announces New Relationship with The Contractor Office to Improve Customer Relationship Marketing Efforts
Home Franchise Concepts (www.homefranchiseconcepts.com) announced today that it entered into a agreement with The Contractor Office (TheContractorOffice.com) to provide better contact relationship management solutions for its Budget Blinds and Closet Tailors franchisees. “The customer... - October 08, 2008 - The Contractor Office
Nash Construction Builds First EarthCraft™ Certified Green Home in Fauquier County
Nash Construction is proud to announce that it has completed construction on a home in Delaplane, Virginia that is the first home in Fauquier County to receive green building certification from EarthCraft. EarthCraft provides a certification process for single family and multifamily projects and... - October 06, 2008 - Nash Construction, Inc.
Bob Moore Construction Selected as Member of OSHA State Partnership
Bob Moore Construction has been accepted into Texas’s State OSHA Partnership Program. Bob Moore Construction’s state-level partnership membership follows their acceptance as only the fifth general contractor in north Texas into OSHA’s Local Partnership in 2007 and their successful reassessment earlier this year. With the state partnership now formalized, the company can now perform greater self-governance of its jobsites all across Texas. - October 05, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
IndustrialSAVER.com Launches Building Materials On-line Marketplace
Industrial Classifieds, a B2B marketplace for industrial and construction buyers has launched a new e-marketplace for buyers and suppliers of building supplies, materials and allied products. - October 05, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Cornerstone Detention Products Website Wins 2008 WebAward in International Competition
Cornerstone Detention Products website received a "Standard of Excellence" Award during the 2008 WebAwards, hosted by the international Web Marketing Association. The website has led to increased sales for the company's institutional sales division. - October 02, 2008 - Cornerstone Detention Products
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Principal Receives Prestigious Chamber Award
George Fredette, P.E., Principal of SFC, is the recipient of the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award. - October 02, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
Gladstone Homes Lets Homeowners Create an Array of Masterful Suites
Dual master suites and private first floor suites are increasingly in demand in new home construction, according to Northern Illinois homebuilder Gladstone Homes. - October 01, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee's Certified Builder Program Helps Provide Home Buyers Peace of Mind
The Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee has announced that it has made its Certified Builder database available to the public through its website. "Buying a new home is one of the most important steps a person can take, but with over 15,000 single-family homes currently on the... - October 01, 2008 - Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee
Hardin Construction Company Joins Chamber Board of Advisors
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors. - September 28, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Asa Names Harrison Publishing House Exclusive Content Provider
The American Supply Association announces that it has selected and exclusively endorses Harrison Publishing House (HPH) as the content provider for its membership. The American Supply Association is the leading national trade organization representing wholesale distributors and manufacturers in... - September 27, 2008 - Harrison Publishing House, Inc.
Pattison Sign Group Selected as New Sign Vendor for HD Supply
Pattison Sign Group (PSG) is pleased to have been selected by HD Supply as their new national sign vendor. - September 27, 2008 - Pattison Sign Group
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces New iDea™ Seal for Window and Door Manufacturers
Lauren Manufacturing’s new iDea™ Seal showcases technology that offers outstanding "Innovative Design Engineered Applications." The iDea™ Seal’s co-polymer design will benefit window and door manufacturers through reduced labor and manufacturing costs while... - September 26, 2008 - Lauren Manufacturing
DJH Construction, Inc. Project Selected to be Showcased in 9th Annual Solar Homes Tour in San Diego
DJH Construction, Inc., an Orange County based solar installation construction company, announced their project has been selected to take part in the 9th Annual Solar Homes Tour in San Diego. Over 40 homes throughout San Diego County is anticipated to participate in this year’s home tour. - September 26, 2008 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Fitzs Acoustics Midwest Inc. Enters Into a Contractual Agreement with Indianapolis SEO for an Innovative Website and a Regional SEO Program
Fitz’s Acoustics Midwest, Inc. a family owned business specializing in all types of custom suspended acoustical ceilings, has contracted with Indianapolis SEO to design an innovative website and perform a regional search engine optimization program to further grow the company's base in Central Indiana. - September 26, 2008 - Indianapolis SEO
The Peninsula at Amberly Featuring Homes by Royal Oaks to Host NBC 17 Shredding Event Location
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company will host one of the two locations for the NBC 17 Shredding Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is free to the public and will take place at The Peninsula at... - September 26, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development
The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
PeerAssist, LLC and InfoSource Corporation Form Partnership
PeerAssist and InfoSource have synergized development and marketing capabilities to implement customer-driven solutions and combine industry best practices with construction specific functions to successfully address vital areas of the construction industry to meet their client needs. - September 25, 2008 - PeerAssist LLC
The Construction Centre.co.uk Highlights Fresh Reports of Skills Shortages in the Construction Industry
The Construction Centre reported earlier this year that migrant building workers were returning to their homelands which would exacerbate the UK skills shortage. - September 25, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Now Over 100 Pump Catalogs Available for Download with PIPE-FLO® Software
Today Engineered Software and PUMP-FLO Solutions announced its list of downloadable pump eCatalogs now exceeds 100, more than any other software selection tool available. The latest additions including AMPCO Pumps, Blagdon Pump, Cornell Pumps, Forum SPD, Q-Pumps, and Thrush Pumps. - September 24, 2008 - Engineered Software, Inc.
New Rollex Flashings Speed Fiber Cement Siding Jobs
Metal products specialist Rollex Corporation has launched a line of pre-formed aluminum flashing components expressly designed to simplify and ensure the proper installation of fiber-cement siding while enhancing the appearance of the finished job. Rollex is offering the factory-fabricated,... - September 23, 2008 - Rollex Corporation
Mercantile Partners Opens the Doors on Two New Distribution Centers
Mercantile Distribution Centers 16 and 17 Mark the 26th and 27th Successful Bob Moore Construction Projects for Mercantile Partners. - September 22, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Gladstone Homes’ Family-Friendly Designs Make Room for Growing and Changing Households
Today more than 15 percent of children are living in blended households, and multi-generational households – including those of more than 22 million Boomerang adults living in their parents’ homes -- are growing faster than any other housing arrangement, according to US Census data. The changing make-up of families has a big influence on home design. - September 19, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Announcing the New Professionals to Home Modifications and Evaluations in the DC Metro Area That Specialize in Wheelchair Accessibility
Mobility Consulting and Contracting Co., Inc. has been providing wheelchair accessibility evaluations and contracting for homes, apartments, condos, work sites and public accommodations since 1988. This year Mobility Consulting and Contracting Co., Inc. is expanding to Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. They install ramps, wheelchair lifts, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen modifications, wider doorways, room additions and grab bars. - September 19, 2008 - Mobility Consulting and Contracting