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Construction Commando Announces California Construction Contracts and Forms
Construction Commando announces new California construction contracts and mechanic's lien waiver forms. - September 18, 2008 - Construction Commando
DirectBuy of Spokane Helps Build Two Duplexes for Local Habitat for Humanity
DirectBuy helped Habitat for Humanity finish their Blitz Build project in Spokane, WA. - September 17, 2008 - DirectBuy
Tuscany Hills Clubhouse Now Complete Outside Atlanta: Open for Homesite Tours and Event Bookings
Tuscany Hills -- a private, gated-community just 25 minutes outside Atlanta -- is now open for homesite tours and inquiries into clubhouse rentals. Interested buyers and renters can tour the impeccable clubhouse and grounds, and imagine their family having its dream home at Tuscany Hills. - September 17, 2008 - Tuscany Hills Georgia
Homeowners Benefit from Gutter Protection in Hurricane Season
As homeowners enter the hurricane season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, now is a great time for the Gutter Pro USA dealer network. Sales to property holders, especially apartments and condos, are on the rise as people see the need to protect their real estate investments. Become a dealer today. Add potential to your business investment by being a part of our dealer network. - September 17, 2008 - GutterProUSA
IBA Consultants Celebrates First Year in Pensacola with a Growing Customer Base
As one of the country's premier building envelope experts, IBA celebrates the one year anniversary of its sixth regional office. - September 17, 2008 - IBA Consultants
DirectBuy of Columbia Hires Expert Kitchen Designer Tim Watkowski
DirectBuy has expert kitchen designer Tim Watkowski on staff to help members with their home renovation projects. - September 16, 2008 - DirectBuy
New Building Products and Materials eMarketplace
Industrial Classifieds introduces a new emarketplace for buyers and suppliers of building materials, hardware and supplies - September 14, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
SteelMaster Buildings Unveils Roofing System Website
SteelMaster Buildings launches RoofingSystemsUSA.com, a website created to showcase their roofing system. - September 14, 2008 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
A First Home Can be a Dream Home
Gladstone Homes says first-time homebuyers needn't compromise on their new home wish list. It's Luxury Villa Series offers what first time buyers are seeking, and more. - September 12, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Immaculate Tile Flooring with Builder Superstore
Builder Superstore launches a new underfloor heating product to help tiled floors feel luxuriously warm. Also see the ultra grout and adhesive range to add the finishing touches to that amazing new floor. The first thing to consider when tiling the floor of any room in your home is to pick the... - September 12, 2008 - Builder Superstore - Superior Savings on Building Materials
Accent Construction Wins EPA Award
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named them 2008 WasteWise Small Business Partner of the Year. Accent Construction will receive the award at the WasteWise & National... - September 11, 2008 - Accent Construction
Expansive Kitchens a Fit for Every Size Family: Full-Size Kitchen & Dinettes Featured in All Gladstone Single-Family and Villa Designs
Open, flowing kitchen-centered home designs are the hallmark of Northern Illinois semi-custom homebuilder Gladstone Homes. - September 08, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
DryJoist Named One of the 50 Most Innovative Building Products of 2008
Wahoo Decks’ DryJoist Receives Top Honor from Professional Remodeler Magazine. - September 07, 2008 - Wahoo Decks
Gladstone Homes Launches Live 4 Free Event: Homebuyer Relief from Grocery Costs, Credit Card Debt and Utility Bills for a Year, Plus Free Luxury Upgrades
During Gladstone Homes' “Live 4 Free” event Sept. 12 through Oct. 5, families who purchase a Gladstone home will receive a year’s worth of groceries free, as well as having their utilities and credit card bills paid for a year. In addition, Gladstone will provide $20,000 in free luxury upgrades and options. - September 06, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Save on Construction Heavy Equipment Announces Pre-Owned Heavy Equipment at Discount Prices
Save on Construction Heavy Equipment is a new website that has just announced it is now offering discounted prices online on pre-owned heavy equipment. With an auction format and a ‘buy it now” format powered by eBay, the site is able to assist construction equipment buyers in finding excellent machinery for discounted prices. - September 06, 2008 - Save on Construction Heavy Equipment
Topper Double Bar Van Rack Provides Top Notch Strength and Durability at a Fraction of the Cost
Topper Manufacturing has introduced its new double bar van racks. This new van rack mounts to the gutter utilizing Topper’s patented mounting system, and is manufactured from the same high strength steel you come to expect from a Topper rack. - September 06, 2008 - Topper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Storm Smart Named to 'Inc. 5000' List Third Year in a Row
For a record third year, Storm Smart has been named as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in America by 'Inc. Magazine.' - September 05, 2008 - Storm Smart
Business Software Provider Focuses on Building Efficiencies at BCMC
At this year's Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC), Deacom, Inc., producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, will exhibit how manufacturers can gain a competitive advantage in today's challenging marketplace by building... - September 05, 2008 - Deacom
Tubwrap to be Innovative Solution for Builders
A new patented builder product designed to protect bathtubs during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from chips and scratches this product will protect bathtubs during all phases of construction. - September 04, 2008 - Surface Protection International
ACBMS Group Int'l. Awarded a FMS Contract for Nortel Pakistan Facilities
ACBMS (Pakistan) Pvt. Ltd Awarded a multi year Contract with Nortel Pakistan. Nortel Pakistan is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, and secure and protect the nation's most critical information. The... - September 03, 2008 - ACBMS Group Int'l.
InvitingHome.com Launches Decor Blog to Inspire Homeowners
The new InvitingHome.com Blog offers countless home decor ideas and opinions designed to help homeowners unleash their creativity. - September 03, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
Coming Soon - the Home Maintenance Club
The Mark of Excellence Remodeling expert services can now be customized for your home’s current needs while securing its integrity and value for the future. - September 02, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Client Appreciation Barbecues Heat Up the Summer
What is a better way to celebrate a great project and great clients than a summer barbecue with family and friends? - September 02, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked Among Top Residential Builders
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top residential builders by the Triangle Business Journal. - August 28, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Whole House Comfort Ventilators Provide a Greener Approach to Home Cooling
As consumers we are always looking for ways to save a little green in our wallets. Once in awhile a product comes along that does just that while helping make less of a negative impact on the environment. Heyoka Solutions, LLC offers its uncompromising design of a whole house comfort ventilator,... - August 23, 2008 - Heyoka Solutions, LLC
Construction Commando Announces New Free Contractor Forms
Free California Preliminary 20-Day Notice forms available for download from www.constructioncommando.com. - August 23, 2008 - Construction Commando
Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President
The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, AFL-CIO (SMWIA) endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States at its annual SMWIA Business Agent’s Conference in Orlando, FL. This endorsement follows a process that saw an overwhelming majority of sheet metal... - August 22, 2008 - SMWIA
Konstructa Hire Gets Ahead of Competitors with Three-Story Site Accommodation for London Construction Site
The three storey pre-fabricated site buildings required by Bell Projects’ luxury home construction site in Hampstead was delivered by Konstructa Hire, as they proved to be the only company able to set up high-quality site accommodation in three storeys right for the budget. - August 22, 2008 - Konstructa
New Multi Axis Load Cell Measures Tri-Axial Loads
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) has just expanded its Multi Axis Load Cell series with the new MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell. The MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell (Tri-Axial) offers an excellent solution for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads. - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
New Handheld Digital Display IHH200 Offered by FUTEK
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is pleased to announce its new Handheld Digital Display, the IHH200. This product is widely used by system integrators and test engineers in laboratory, medical, automotive and aerospace instrumentations. The portable... - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Triangle Native Tom Booth to Lead Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh Branch
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, a vice president for the company, has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s recently expanded Raleigh presence. Booth, a Triangle native, is responsible for overall... - August 21, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Optima Leads the Way for Greener Partitions Construction
As the warnings keep on coming about the state of our planet, Optima, the UK's market leading partitioning specialist has vowed to completely cut waste to landfill out of their operations through recycling by 2010. - August 20, 2008 - Optima
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.cedarhandyman.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - August 19, 2008 - Handy Guy
Half Million Dollar Custom Home Made Mostly with Earth to be Raffled
Super Strong, Energy Efficient, Custom Green Home Raffle Will Raise Funds to Build Affordable Housing. - August 17, 2008 - Aeonian Brick Homes of S.C., LLC
Energy Optimizers: Wireless Energy Management via Mobiles and PCs
"Plogg" Bluetooth smart power meter enables wireless energy management via PCs, mobiles and PDAs. - August 16, 2008 - Energy Optimizers Ltd
Topper Manufacturing Has Done It Again
High strength, durability, and a protection against rust that is unmatched in the industry has kept Topper Manufacturing the Midwest's top manufacturer of ladder racks and cargo carriers - August 15, 2008 - Topper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
ZA-12 is Raising the Bar in Bearing Performance
US manufacturers go green with ZA-12 as the lead free bearing material of choice. - August 14, 2008 - Eastern Alloys, Inc.
Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Hardin Construction Company Expands Triangle Operations
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company is expanding its Triangle operations. The Raleigh office, which has 22 employees, is led by Booth, a Triangle native. Hardin, based in Atlanta, has... - August 13, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Stenbak Designs, Builds and Delivers New Veterinary Care Facility in Concord for Fall 2008
Local Design, Build, Manage Firm build larger veterinary facility for local group. - August 09, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
New Building Materials Buying Guide, Directory & Marketplace from IndustrialCOOP
The industrial search engine for engineers, technical buyers and other B2B sourcing professionals IndustrialCOOP, has launched a series of directories to connect buyers and suppliers of building products worldwide. - August 07, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 6 – 9 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida 34236. - August 06, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
DirectBuy of Gurnee Celebrates Move to New Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - August 05, 2008 - DirectBuy
Exclusive and Luxury Bathroom Vanities and Bathroom Products from BathKitchenAndBeyond.com
Their new Website that features many more digital high-resolution pictures of the products with full descriptions makes it easier for you to find the exact bathroom vanity you are looking for. - August 04, 2008 - Bath Kitchen And Beyond
MorningStar Restoration Responds to Hurricane Dolly with High-Tech Estimates, Done Online
Web Savvy Roofing Company Marries Professional Storm Damage Estimates with Online Images and Documents; Offers Assistance to Hurricane-Hit Homes and Businesses. - August 03, 2008 - MorningStar Restoration
Trammell Crow Company Debuts Two 362,200 SF Distribution Centers in Dallas, Texas
Trammell Crow Company retained Bob Moore Construction as the General Contractor, and Alliance Architects and Halff Associates as the designers for the I-30 Distribution Centers 1 & 2 in Dallas Texas. Completed in July, 2008, the project features two 362,200 SF cross-dock distribution centers. Each building features four entries, a 32-foot clear height and 60 dock doors. The primary entrances for each building are finished with an extensive stone façade to provide dramatic visibility. - August 03, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
HomeAdditionPlus.com Introduces Its Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet for Homeowners
The Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet arms homeowners with the knowledge on how to complete a successful basement remodeling project and how to hire the right general contractor. - August 03, 2008 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com
Linford Expands North West and North Wales Building Operation
Linford Group has expanded its building, refurbishment and facilities management and maintenance operation across the North West and North Wales with a move to new premises in Flintshire. The new offices in Hawarden will be the headquarters for Linford across the region. Paul Baines, regional... - August 02, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
Alfresco with an Outdoor Room
Natural stone paving are ideal for use outdoors and are low maintenance. Limestone, travertine, granite and slate paving are all excellent choices. - August 02, 2008 - Builder Superstore - Superior Savings on Building Materials