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Code Approval of Modular Housing Systems (MHS Prefab)
MHS Aluminum Building System Meets LARR Requirements/ US Systems LLC, developer of MHS prefab technology is pleased to announce that it has received the final code approval for the use of MHS Structural Insulated Panel Frame Assemblies from the Department of Building and Safety, Engineering Research Section of City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Research Report: RR# 25703 - August 01, 2008 - Modular Housing Systems
Jeff Benton Homes Now Ranks Among the Nations Top 200 Home Builders
Jeff Benton Homes, Incorporated, has achieved a top-200 ranking on Builder Magazine’s annual list of the nation’s largest homebuilders for 2007. Builder Magazine tracks trends in the housing and construction industry and bases its annual rankings on both the total number of closings... - August 01, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Intertek Approved by USGBC as Certification Body for LEED Green Building Rating System
Third-party program allows for faster recognition of environmentally-friendly construction projects. - August 01, 2008 - Intertek
Key Plastering and Tiling Launch New Website
View information on Key Plastering and Tiling services, customer feedback, and tips from the experts at http://www.keyplastering.co.uk. - August 01, 2008 - Key Plastering and Tiling
The Construction Centre.co.uk Signs CHP (Combined Heat and Power) Petition on Downing Street Website
The Construction Centre.co.uk today signed a petition, established by Heating and Ventilation Review, which supports the adoption of a feed in tariff for CHP owners who have surplus electricity which is sent back to the national grid. - August 01, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Royal Oaks Building Group Launches New Web Site
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced the launch of the company’s new Web site. The Web site offers detailed descriptions of each Royal Oaks community with a large gallery of images and a list of featured properties, as well as news... - August 01, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New Power Tagline Unit
Provides remote access to overhead fall protection systems. - July 31, 2008 - Capital Safety Australia
DirectBuy Opens New Members-Only Design Showroom in Moncton
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Howdy, Partner...Klinger Manages, Becomes Partner in DirectBuy of Buffalo
After working as a General Manager for DirectBuy of Buffalo, Mark Klinger becomes partner. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy of Buffalo Names Klinger General Manager
Former CPA, Mark Klinger becomes general manager of DirectBuy Buffalo. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Builder Services of North Carolina Opens in Creedmoor
Owners Ben Bass, Chris Bass, and Danny Marshall are pleased to announce the opening of Builder Services of North Carolina, a first class home improvement company located at 908 N. Durham Avenue in Creedmoor. - July 28, 2008 - Windows Siding Roofing Experts of NC
Haver and Ibau, Two World Leaders in Cement Handling Industry, to Set Up an Assembly Plant in India
The two German premium product manufacturers Haver & Boecker and Ibau, world leaders in the storing and packing industry, will now be setting up a manufacturing unit with its main focus on the cement and building materials industry, near Baroda, through an Indian subsidiary Haver Ibau India... - July 26, 2008 - Haver Ibau India
Twinkling Stars on Your Ceiling with a Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit
Make your ceiling come alive with a myriad of twinkling stars using a Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Kit from Pegasus Associates Lighting. A Star Ceiling Kit can create a unique lighting effect and a conversation piece for your home theater, entryway, play room, dining room, or even your Jacuzzi or hot... - July 26, 2008 - Pegasus Lighting
Criss Angel Mindfreak: Building Implosion Escape
“Extreme Loading® technology used to predict the collapse of Spyglass Resort in a Criss Angel Mindfreak episode.” - July 25, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Chesapeake Homes North Carolina Taps MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Paul Luck, division manager of Chesapeake Homes North Carolina (www.ChesHomesNC.com), an outgrowth of Virginia-based L.M. Sandler and Sons, Inc., the largest privately owned real estate developer in the nation, has announced that the company has named MMI Associates, Inc, a Raleigh-based,... - July 25, 2008 - Chesapeake Homes North Carolina
Lohmann Golf Designs Goes Green
The golf course architects at Lohmann Golf Designs, already amongst the greenest firms in golf course design, have reduced their carbon footprint even further. LGD, part of the Marengo, IL-based Lohmann Companies, announced in July that Course Visions, its award-winning newsletter, would no longer... - July 24, 2008 - Lohmann Golf Designs
The Perfect Building Guide Invites Contractors and Building Professionals for a Free Round of Golf
The Perfect Building Guide has begun an aggressive promotion of their home and garden directory - Toronto-Contractors.ca. Now, they are inviting everybody in the home and garden industry, located in the Greater Toronto Area, to a free round of golf. - July 24, 2008 - The Perfect Building Guide
Modu Tech Framed for Success with DEACOM Manufacturing Software
Modu Tech, a building component manufacturing and framing company, recently selected the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage its sales order entry, scheduling, inventory control, production, labor data collection, document management,... - July 24, 2008 - Deacom
Portaloo Rises to the Challenge to Provide Temporary Toilet Facilities at Busy Train Stations Without Disruption to Customers
When Portaloo were asked by SIS Facilities to install temporary toilet facilities at some of the UK’s busiest train stations there were a number of challenges. Not only were the stations in the middle of a rolling refurbishment programme, but the high-volume of usage required a full-range of top-quality products and installation services, all meeting the latest DDA legislation. - July 24, 2008 - Portakabin
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
Interlock Industries, Inc. Announces Membership in North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA)
Interlock Industries, Inc. has announced its membership in the North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA). According to Mark Vance, VP Marketing, “Membership in this select group of roofing contractors, manufacturer’s, distributors, and architects allows Interlock Roofing to... - July 23, 2008 - Interlock Industries, Inc.
Toronto-Contractors.ca Announces Launch of Toronto's Most Comprehensive Home and Garden Directory
Toronto-Contractors.ca has begun an aggressive promotion of their directory. Over 2500 local listings in various categories makes Toronto-Contractors.ca the most comprehensive Home and Garden Directory. - July 19, 2008 - Toronto Contractors - Home and Garden Directory
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Mobile Awareness, LLC, formally releases VisionStat™, a new series of industrial wired and wireless commercial vehicle camera systems. - July 18, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
VAT Reduction Proposals Welcomed by the Construction Centre.co.uk
The European Union (EU) announced last week that small firms in the building, catering and services industry could benefit from a VAT reduction to 5% from the current rate of 17.5%. - July 18, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Coastal Powder Coatings Opens State of the Art Facility in Palm City
Coastal Powder Coatings, Inc. in Palm City, FL announced today its grand opening with the completion of its new state of the art E.S.P. (Electrostatic Spray Painting) facility, according to Anthony Poma, General Manager of Coastal. The facility is designed and constructed to provide for the painting of products that other facilities cannot. - July 18, 2008 - Poma
New Products at Nail Gun Depot
Nail Gun Depot continues to expand into 2008. Exciting new product offerings and great prices help add value for customers. - July 17, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
The Perfect Building Guide Announces Launch of Toronto's Home and Garden Directory
The Perfect Building Guide has begun an aggressive promotion of their Toronto Home and Garden Directory. - July 17, 2008 - The Perfect Building Guide
Restoration Specialists Restore South Wales Historic Shire Hall
The UK’s leading restoration specialists Linford-Bridgeman will begin the restoration and conservation of Shire Hall in Monmouth this month. The £4.5 million project will see the Grade I listed building returned to its former glory by December 2009 thanks to a £3.1m grant from... - July 17, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
DirectBuy of Savannah Hosted Grand Opening Celebration
DirectBuy’s members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 16, 2008 - DirectBuy
General Contractor Hires New Construction Administrator
Construction Coordinator James Kocourek has been hired by SunLee Development LLC. The Rockford based company specializes in Retail construction. - July 16, 2008 - SunLee Development LLC
Portakabin Provides Rok Development Solid Solution with Exceptional Finish
Leading modular building supplier Portakabin has delivered premium quality marketing suite for Rok Development, the nationwide commercial and business park developer. The relocatable building solution was ideal for Rok Development thanks to the high quality and re-usability. - July 16, 2008 - Portakabin
DirectBuy Members Trade Membership Card for Franchise
Former members open Columbia home improvement design showroom. - July 15, 2008 - DirectBuy
Thinc Projects Limited Engaged on Stratford City Mega Project, London
Thinc Projects Limited has been engaged to undertake the project management of the design phase of the one of the largest mixed-use developments in the UK. - July 15, 2008 - Thinc Projects Limited
Basonas Construction Corporation Completes Work on Historic Manhattan Building
Basonas Construction Corporation, a New York-based building restoration and construction company, is pleased to announce the completion of exterior restoration work on the 6-floor structure located at 101 West 85th Street. Implementing the latest restoration technology, the project has helped... - July 14, 2008 - Basonas Construction Corp
Digital Canal Announces Version 12 of Its Award Winning Estimating and Takeoff Software Solution
Digital Canal Corporation, the construction industry’s leading provider of estimating, home design and scheduling software has announced the release of Version 12 of BidBuilder, its Award Winning estimating and takeoff software for builders. Version 12 of BidBuilder with Digital Takeoff has... - July 13, 2008 - Digital Canal Corporation
Konstructa Supplies Real Site Accommodation for Rialto Homes
Rialto Homes is one of the UK’s leading house builders, and they recently found themselves in need of site accommodation hire for their own building sites. They wanted these pre-fabricated site buildings to provide their workers with the essential facilities needed during building projects. Rialto Homes were approached by Konstructa Hire Ltd, the site accommodation suppliers, who were able to provide pre-fabricated site buildings to meet the company’s needs. - July 12, 2008 - Konstructa
Major Industries, Inc. Acquires Translucent Skylight and Curtainwall Business
Major Industries, Inc. has reached an agreement with Oldcastle Glass® to purchase its translucent wall and skylight business. The sale is expected to close in late July. - July 11, 2008 - Major Industries, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked 52nd on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List, which recognizes the top small businesses in North Carolina. Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List... - July 11, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
DirectBuy Sponsored the First Kevin Everett Golf Classic Weekend
It’s good! DirectBuy of Buffalo Sponsored the Inaugural Kevin Everett Golf Classic Weekend. - July 10, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy of Tri-Cities Held Grand Opening Gala at New Design Showroom
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination also sponsoring upcoming Tri-City Water Follies hydroplane race heat. - July 10, 2008 - DirectBuy
Surface Consulting Launches New Web Site
Christopher O’Guin, owner of Surface Consulting, is proud to announce the launch of the company’s Web site. - July 10, 2008 - Surface Consulting
New On-Line Auction Focuses on Heavy Equipment Attachments, Parts and Accessories
IndustrialSAVER, an on-line industrial and construction marketplace has launched a new auction focusing on connecting buyers and sellers of new and used heavy equipment parts, attachments and accessories. - July 10, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Beracah to Unveil New Model at Delaware State Fair
Beracah Homes is revealing a new modular home at this year's Delaware State Fair. Categorized as "off-site, stick built" construction, the new model has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is completely customizable. - July 09, 2008 - Beracah Homes
DirectBuy of Pinellas County Celebrates One Year of Member Service
Pinellas County DirectBuy showroom offers local area residents thousands of items for their homes. - July 08, 2008 - DirectBuy
Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project
A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The... - July 08, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Copper Crisis Costing Builders Thousands - Protect Your HVAC Equipment Against Copper Theft
ServiceSelect is offering an affordable security solution, for vulnerable HVAC systems, to protect against copper theft. This new security solution will protect HVAC equipment from the moment it is installed, and can continue throughout the lifetime of the product. Protect your investment. - July 05, 2008 - Corporate Purchasing LLC
General Contractor Thrives in Stale Economic Climate
SunLee Development LLC has continued to grow despite rising material, labor and fuel prices. Company owner Ryan Cole expects 25% expansion in the coming months. - July 04, 2008 - SunLee Development LLC
Sawlog Prices in Europe Have Grown Faster Than the World Average the Past Two Years
Softwood sawlog prices have gone up faster in Europe than in any other region of the world the past two years, according to Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - July 03, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Montalbano Homes of Arizona Assists Valley Homeowner Through Rebuilding Together
Montalbano Homes has made an elderly Valley homeowner’s dream come true. The company worked through Rebuilding Together in rehabilitating the home of 78-year-old Margaret Howard in Scottsdale, Arizona. This heart-warming act was a part of the company’s effort to give back to the community by helping the aged and the disabled with their home renovation projects. - July 03, 2008 - Montalbano Homes