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Universal Wrecking Corp Awarded Second Phase of Large Demolition Project
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, was recently awarded the next phase of the demolition of a large manufacturing and warehousing facility in Pennsylvania. - May 29, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Solid-State Lighting Provides a Warm and Inviting Atmosphere for Starlight Casino
The solid-state lighting product from Act One provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for Starlight Casino in New Westminster near Vancouver, Canada. The alluring lighting effect is generated by dispersing the color light from 200 LED lighting tubes for a total length of 700 feet over the draped mesh-screen curtains. - May 28, 2008 - Act One
DirectBuy of Fresno Featured on Valley Life
DirectBuy, a members-only, one-stop shopping destination brings a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs to area consumers. - May 27, 2008 - DirectBuy
Industrial Classifieds Connects Building Materials Buyers and Suppliers Worldwide
An industrial and construction classified site has launched a new marketplace connecting manufacturers and distributors of building materials with buyers in local, national and international markets. - May 25, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
College Pro Painters Charity Work
Student painters from College Pro team up with Sherwin Williams to paint the homes of four Madison families who otherwise could not have afforded to have their homes painted. For one couple, the Coopers, the College Pro student painters will be donating over 180 hours of work. - May 24, 2008 - College Pro Painters
Pangaea Holds Annual General Meeting and Announces Construction is Underway at Its Housing Developments in Kenya and Zambia
Pangaea Development Holdings Limited held its second Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 20 May at the Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana. During the meeting, Mr. Barry Newton, Pangaea’s Chairman, announced that house construction and sales were underway at its major housing estate developments in both Kenya and Zambia. Pangaea is a Pan-African regional property investment and development company that focuses on investments in the development of affordable housing estates in selected African markets. - May 23, 2008 - Pangaea Partners, Ltd.
Piping System Fundamentals Book Now Available
Engineered Software, Inc., an independent technology company developing next generation hydraulic analysis software and training today announced the release of its first publication under the ESI Press publishing arm, Piping System Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Gaining a Clear Picture of Your Piping System written by author and trainer Ray T. Hardee, P.E. The book is a comprehensive look at liquid piping systems and how they work. - May 22, 2008 - Engineered Software, Inc.
ContractWars.com Says "More Free Leads for Contractors"
ContractWars will continue to offer a free 15 day trial (for a limited time) of their service to home improvement contractors looking for leads. - May 22, 2008 - ContractWars, Inc.
JumboLoans.tv Brokering Billions in International Construction Loans
JumboLoans.tv expands world wide to cater to Dubai Construction Loans, India Construction Loans while also staying its course to fund Costa Rica Construction Loans, Panama Construction Loans, Mexico Construction Loans, and Belize Construction Loans. - May 22, 2008 - JumboLoans.tv
Hailo LLC Accepts Finalist New York State Foreign Investment Award
NY based aluminum ladder manufacturer is finalist for NY State Foreign Investment Award. - May 21, 2008 - Hailo LLC
Homecrete Homes on 2008 Giant 400 List
Homecrete Homes moves up on the Professional Builder Magazine Giant 400 list. - May 21, 2008 - Greenblock Worldwide Corporation
Greenblock's Fire Resistance Evaluation Exceeds Expectations
Greenblock has achieved a 4-hour fire resistance rating on its 6-inch core ICF. - May 21, 2008 - Greenblock Worldwide Corporation
Facilities Maintenance Expo Coming to Raleigh, NC May 29th
Facilities Maintenance Expo, a trade show for building facility managers and general contractors combining the focus of both a maintenance and a construction trade show, is coming to Raleigh on May 29th. Taking place in the Kerr Scott Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, the show will... - May 21, 2008 - Facilities Maintenance Expo
Richard Kammann Joins ARCADIS as Client Development Manager
ARCADIS, one of the nation’s premier engineering and project management/construction management (PM/CM) firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Dick Kammann to its staff. Located in ARCADIS’ Columbia, MD office, Mr. Kammann will serve as Client Development Manager (CDM) in support of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic PM/CM operations. - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
George W. Thomas Joins PinnacleOne as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that George W. Thomas, Esq. has joined the firm as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services. Mr. Thomas, who will be based in the Columbia, Maryland office, will expand... - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Property Managers and Owners Cut Real Estate Costs Using Security, Access Control, and CCTV with Urban Alarm
The DC based company is offering free site surveys to help real estate companies and residents save money on security systems, telephone entry systems, card readers, video surveillance, digital video recorders (DVRs), intercoms and more. - May 19, 2008 - Urban Alarm
PF WaterWorks Introduces 'Clean and Green' Commonsense Drain Management
Three years ago, a team of professionals from Texas and Oklahoma oilfields concluded that there must be a better way to maintain a clean drainage system. Resolving to find a solution that enhanced self-sufficiency while protecting the environment, a technology was developed to simplify the obvious,... - May 17, 2008 - PF WaterWorks
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Completes Demolition of Silos
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services completed the technical demolition, dismantlement and decommisssioning of two tall ash silos at an active power plant in New York. - May 16, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Salton Companies Announced That It Will be Launching a New Brand and Interactive Website
Salton Companies (Salton) has focused on upholding its position as a quality builder. Most of Salton work is new construction, transforming plans and drawings into actual structures. One other area of proven expertise is the rehabilitation/renovation of facilities and Church Construction. Salton... - May 16, 2008 - Salton Companies
The Construction Centre Comments on the UK Housing and Construction Markets
Fresh reports released by the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) this week seem to be compounding the belief that the credit crunch has not only affected the UK housing market but also the construction industry. - May 16, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Names Collier Arbor Care Premier Level Member
Doug Malawsky, executive vice president and COO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI) (www.moneygrowsontress.com), has announced that Collier Arbor Care has joined the Premier Level Member (PLM) Network. As a member of the PLM Network, a Collier Arbor Care certified arborist will conduct... - May 16, 2008 - Horticultural Asset Management
Miami Beach Landmark Building is Sold
The Lincoln Building, in the very heart of South Beach, is sold to a local partnership. - May 15, 2008 - MCJC, Inc.
Do Rising Oil Costs Justify Supply Chain Price Increases... And to What Degree?
Procurement Analytics, a variable price control company uncovers "accurate" oil-based commodity pricing using mathematical modeling. - May 15, 2008 - Procurement Analytics
The Mack Group, LLC Completes Interior Demolition and Decontamination Project
The Mack Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, decontamination and flooring removal contractor recently completed the decontamination, demolition and removal of 2 dryers from an active Fortune 500 pharmaceutical facility. - May 14, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
Miracle Truss Steel Buildings Help You Save Money, Time and the Environment in an Inflated Economy
Got a dream home you want to build or do you need an office space for your business? Discover the ways a steel building can enhance savings in a chaotic economy. - May 13, 2008 - MiracleTruss
Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Screen Receives Approval for Industry's Largest Roll-Down Hurricane Screen
The Florida Building Commission has recently approved Storm Smart Industries FL#10306 application for the expanded engineering of their Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Roll-Down Screen. Previously approved for spans up to 229 inches, Storm Catcher was already recognized as the most popular... - May 13, 2008 - Storm Smart
VIBCO Vibrators Helps ReadyMix Batch Plants Operate More Efficiently, Produce Consistent Batches
VIBCO Vibrators provides ReadyMix batch plants with pneumatic piston vibrators to increase the efficiency of material flow, helping to produce more consistent batches and reduce production and operational delays. - May 10, 2008 - VIBCO Vibrators
Excellence in Project Management
Michael C. Aquilino, President and CEO of Innovational Services, announced the rollout of the unique “Project Management Excellence” Workshop as well as the “Project Management Excellence” program for organizations looking to achieve world class results in their project... - May 09, 2008 - Innovational Services
Jeff Benton Homes Builds New Headquarters
Jeff Benton Homes is building a larger headquarters to accommodate the needs of its new home buyers. The builder has announced plans for a 5 million dollar office development project. Construction will start in May on a two-story, 52,000-square-foot office building. The project involves the... - May 09, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Urgent News for Property Owners from Wolf Technical Services, Inc. on Earthquake Inspections
Damage from earthquakes can be found hundreds of miles from the epicenter and weeks after quake. Local expert urges property owners to inspect property for signs of damage using FEMA guidelines. - May 09, 2008 - Wolf Technical Services, Inc.
UTRS Announces Acquisition of Professional Corrosion Service, LLC
UTRS, a New Jersey based engineering and government procurement firm announces the acquisition of Professional Corrosion Service, LLC, a Philadelphia based cathodic protection engineering and transit system design firm. - May 07, 2008 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Universal Wrecking Completes Recycling of Shipping Containers for Scrap Metal
Universal Wrecking Corp. (UWC), a premier demolition and scrap metal contractor, recently completed the purchase and scrap metal recycling of damaged cargo containers. - May 07, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Custom Textures, Inc. Announces That It Has Launched a New Website
The new website offers customers an easier and faster way of identifying company services and of asking important questions. - May 07, 2008 - Custom Textures, Inc.
Turner Announces Closing Ceremony for Youth Force 2020 Program
Turner Construction Company of New Jersey announces the closing of their two-year community relations campaign, Youth Force 2020 at Vailsburg Middle School. - May 07, 2008 - Turner Construction Company
Royal Oaks Building Group Named Building Company of the Year
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received the 2008 Triangle Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Building Company of the Year Award. The MAME award, given by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council... - May 07, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Construction Industry 'Lockes' in Success with Virtual Assistant
Locke Solutions is a private, independently owned Virtual Assistant business. The company was started when Mary Lou realized that her years of experience in the Construction Industry could be used to benefit estimators and sales people. - May 06, 2008 - Locke Solutions
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Donates to Project Hospitality
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son), a specialized dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocation and demolition contractor, recently donated to Project Hospitality as part of their “Shelter From The Storm” Spring Luncheon. This annual event is a... - May 04, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Boomer Advertising Wins Five International Creative Summit Awards
Out of thousands of entries from 25 countries around the globe, Boomer Advertising has won five (5) 2008 Summit Creative Awards® - one Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze Awards. The awards recognize a variety of the marketing tools created for Boomer clients: packaging, website design, print... - May 03, 2008 - Boomer Advertising, Inc.
CedarMAX Composite Cladding Saves Energy
New siding product that provides maintenance freedom and and energy-savings guarantee on homes. - May 02, 2008 - Heartland Building Products, Inc.
Builder Homesite, Inc. Launches Condo Search Site
Platform makes it easy to search for the newest downtown digs. Builder Homesite’s (BHI) New Home Source (http://www.newhomesource.com), the leading consumer resource to new home communities throughout the U.S., has launched Urban Condo Living (http://www.urbancondoliving.com) – a comprehensive, new condo search website tailored to urban dwellers looking for their dream space in the sky. - May 01, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.
Storm Smart Offers Economic Stimulus Program
In an effort to assist homeowners of Southwest Florida, Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Florida, is offering an immediate rebate of 21% to all customers on their entire portfolio of hurricane protection products. - May 01, 2008 - Storm Smart
The MACK Group, LLC Celebrates 6th Year in Business
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, demolition, mold, lead, hazardous waste and flooring removal/shot-blast contractor recently celebrated their 6th year in business. - May 01, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
Act One's Solid-State Lighting Accents the Artistic Theme of Noho Art District in North Hollywood
The NoHo Art District in North Hollywood, California has added a solid-state lighting display to accent the artistic theme of the area. The 128-foot long, 7-foot high display nicknamed “Art Box” can be operated interactively to display lighting animations as triggered by the passing-by vehicles through the use of video monitoring cameras. Act One’s ActPixel technology is employed for this advanced LED lighting system. - April 30, 2008 - Act One
Home Plans Unveiled for Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development
Builder Mike Stevens and partner Jon Stevens announce home plan designs for the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development. - April 28, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Contractor Marketing Guide Powered by Duct Tape Marketing
16-page document will establish a basic understanding on how to apply the Duct Tape Marketing System to a contractors business. - April 27, 2008 - Business901.com
Platinum Advanced Technologies Names New Chief Operating Officer
Platinum Advanced Technologies, Inc. has named R.B. “Rob” Coats III as Chief Operating Officer. Rob came to Platinum in September of 2007 as Vice President of Marketing and Sales, and is now being promoted to COO to continue training and building an effective management team at Platinum. - April 26, 2008 - Platinum Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Greenblock Completes ICF Walls for 2008 Southern Show Home in Orlando
ICF Wall construction for the 6000 square foot Southern Show Home has been completed ahead of schedule and nearly 100% of the EPS foam construction waste has been recycled. - April 26, 2008 - Greenblock Worldwide Corporation
InvitingHome.com Introduces Free Kitchen Design Guide
Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details. - April 25, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Large Asbestos Removal and Abatement Project in New Jersey
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos removal contractor also offering the abatement of mold, lead, biological and chemicals, recently completed a large, multi-tasked asbestos abatement project. The project was performed for a Fortune 500 company at one of their manufacturing plants in New Jersey. - April 25, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC