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Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned
The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition and Scrap Metal Salvage of Manitowoc Crane
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed the demolition of a 4500 Manitowoc crane for a private client in Pennsylvania (PA). - March 29, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Local Builders Face Off in Support of Habitat for Humanity; Weeklong Build-Off Broadcast Live by Assist-2-Sell at www.hellophilly.tv
The 2nd Annual Devon Builders Competition kicked off on March 24 at the Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, Pa. Sponsored by St. John’s Presbyterian Church, this weeklong “build-off” pits five teams of home builders against each other as they race to see who can build a house the... - March 29, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
The Construction Centre UK Comments on the Push for Nuclear Power
The Construction Centre.co.uk highlighted that events this week have shown just how serious the government is about the development of nuclear power in the UK. - March 29, 2008 - The Construction Centre
ASI’s Extreme Loading® Technology Allays Implosion Concerns
Extreme Loading® Technology was used to predict the collapse of St. Francis Hospital scheduled for demolition in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania last weekend. The building’s demise was historic to that locale, but for Applied Science International (ASI), the hallmark event is about the technology that showed the public what would happen beforehand – a new structural analysis technology now available to practicing engineers internationally. - March 27, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
NARI Announces National Contractor of the Year Award Winners
The Evening of Excellence™, culminating with the Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards ceremony, is commonly regarded as the premier event of the year throughout the remodeling industry. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
VIBCO External Concrete Form Vibrators Ensure Excellent Quality & Finish
A large precast concrete company uses VIBCO SVRL-6500 High Frequency Pneumatic Vibrators to vibrate bridge form sections to ensure that the finished product had superior concrete strength and quality. - March 27, 2008 - VIBCO Vibrators
Micro Glass™ the Next Generation of Architectural Surfaces. See It at WolrdGlassAG.com
WorldGlass, an international architectural and decorative glass company, announces its new, exclusive product line Micro Glass™. Micro Glass is a unique decorative glass product designed for architectural surfaces and other uses. It offers advantages over natural and engineered stone including superior strength and a higher resistance to scratching. Readers are encouraged to visit www.WorldGlassAG.com to learn more. - March 27, 2008 - WorldGlass
Building Component Manufacturer Links Engineering Design Data to Business Processes with DEACOM Software
Deacom, Inc. announces that Nascor Ltd., one of western Canada's largest and fastest-growing manufacturers of building components, is implementing the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System at its Alberta headquarters and two manufacturing facilities to... - March 27, 2008 - Deacom
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
The Mack Group, LLC Hires New Client Development Manager for Asbestos Removal Services
The Mack Group, LLC (www.mackgrp.com) is a nationwide contractor that provides asbestos removal, asbestos abatement, flooring removal and lead and mold remediation services. The company’s main office is proud to announce the addition of Matt Fay as the new Client Development Manager. - March 26, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
New Web Site Captures Attention of Earth Friendly Homeowners
Web site brings together people looking for practical earth friendly tips with advertisers who wish to reach those homeowners. Site features "life casting" & visitor participation in every step from raising funds to purchase a home remodeling the the home toward more sustainable living, all the while providing product placement & advertising opportunities for companies. - March 25, 2008 - Progressive Media Partners
Jaworski Coatings, Inc Provides the Stongsville Historical Society Restoration Project Services
A summer long project has finally come to an end with exceptional outcome. The Roe- Chapman house at the Strongsville Historical society in Strongsville Ohio has been successfully restored to its original glory. This Dutch Colonial Revival house that was built in 1904 needed some TLC to bring it... - March 23, 2008 - Jaworski Coatings
The Construction Centre UK Comments on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Construction Centre today released a statement in support of the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which is set to replace the unpopular Planning Gain Supplement. - March 22, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Good To Be Green Introduces Its Initiative for State Specific Web Channels to Localize Its Green Building Service Professionals and Information
Seattle-based Good To Be Green is happy to announce the launch of Building Washington Green (www.buildingwashingtongreen.com). BuildingWashingtonGreen.com is the first in a series of web channels that Good To Be Green will introduce over the next 6 to 8 months. These state channels allow local... - March 21, 2008 - Good To Be Green Inc
Minnesota Roofer Wright-at-Home Services Announces Its New Website
Minnesota roofer Wright-At-Home Services announces its new website www.wrightathome.net. Potential customers can research all their roofing needs in one place. - March 20, 2008 - Wright At Home Services
Maxus Adds New Welder Line to Product Portfolio
Maxus is launching its first line of professional-grade welders, all available in “ready-to-weld” kits that feature the necessary accessories to take a project to completion. “Welders are a natural extension of the Maxus brand, and like our other equipment, they are designed for... - March 20, 2008 - MAXUS Tools
Bobbitt’s Jim Bell to Teach Green Building Class at Wilson Community College on March 20
Jim Bell, project developer for Bobbitt Design Build, will teach a Green Advantage® class at Wilson Community College on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Green Advantage is a green building educational and certification system for building contractors and trades people. The organization... - March 20, 2008 - Bobbitt Design Build
Bob Moore Construction Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Bob Moore Construction has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC is a non profit organization that is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education. The organization’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building... - March 19, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
BudgetGPS Announces Low Cost GPS Tracking Solution - BudgetGPS.com
BudgetGPS announced today that it has released version 2.0 of its primary operating system as well as a new, more aggressive pricing structure designed to allow smaller fleets access to truck mounted GPS services. - March 18, 2008 - towPartners
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research Names New Chief Operating Officer
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) announced today that Simon Cobb, most recently the Director of North Carolina Operations for Lotus Engineering, Inc., is being named to lead business and program development for the NCCAR, the automotive testing and research facility located in the northeastern region of North Carolina. - March 18, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
Jeff Benton Homes Attends International Builders’ Show
Jeff Benton Homes is focused on the leading edge of home design and construction. The International Builders Show provides management and sales teams a terrific opportunity to see the very latest in building products, services and technologies. - March 17, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completed Technical Interior & Exterior Demolition Project
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed a very technical interior demolition / equipment salvage project that also included exterior demolition of a tank farm and associated piping, pipe bridges and concrete stantions and pads. - March 15, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
New Corporate Website–NAHETS.org–Unveiled
The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS) launched its new corporate website–www.NAHETS.org–on February 28, 2008. Unique from the existing NAHETS sites, NAHETS.org is an information-based site that focuses solely on sharing relevant company information and... - March 15, 2008 - The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS)
The Construction Centre UK Responds to Darling’s First Budget
Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his first budget yesterday in the House of Commons. There were few surprises as Darling sought to raise taxes in order to support the likely economic downturn however it was slated by the opposition as a “bad news budget”. - March 15, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Ecumen Expands Its Senior Housing Development Team by Welcoming Julie Murray
Ecumen, which is one of the country's largest non-profit senior housing, aging services and senior housing development companies, has named Julie Murray as a director of real estate development services. She joins Ecumen from Dallas-based Greystone Communities, a developer of continuing care retirement communities. - March 14, 2008 - Ecumen
Weathered Stone Featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover
Unique Solution Found in Weathered Stone™. - March 14, 2008 - Weathered Stone
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Smith Seal of NC Receives International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certificate
Judy Smith, president of Smith Seal of NC, has announced that the firm has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001: 2000 Certification from the National Quality Assurance (NQA). The ISO certificate of registration is presented as recognition of the firm’s commitment... - March 13, 2008 - Smith Seal of NC
Construction of Groves Park Commons - A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - Announced at the Oak Ridge Developer’s Forum Meeting
Walter B. Wise and partners, Terry Wheeler, Bill Kennedy, Christos Christopoulos and builder Mike Stevens, announce the launch of the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development at the Developers Forum Meeting at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. - March 12, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
DirectBuy of Syracuse Earns Top Five Service Rating
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, is proud to announce that its Syracuse, N.Y., location ranked in the top five for the company’s customer service ratings for 2007. The ratings are based on the results... - March 11, 2008 - DirectBuy
Rafiki Village Building with Greenblock Insulated Concrete Forms
Rafiki Foundation's new home office complex to be built on a 50+ acre campus in Eustis, Florida will consist of 13 structures built with Greenblock insulated concrete forms. - March 11, 2008 - Greenblock Worldwide Corporation
SecureUSA Deters Terrorism with New Vehicle Barrier, FutureWEDGE™ Series 2
SecureUSA Inc, the leading provider of perimeter defense solutions, announced today the release of their 2nd generation vehicle barrier the FutureWEDGE™ Series 2. - March 08, 2008 - SecureUSA Inc
Skills Shortages Now Critical for UK Building Industry Says The Construction Centre.co.uk
Following the release of the Construction Skills report on the state of the building industry, The Construction Centre released a statement today about its concern for the skills shortage. - March 08, 2008 - The Construction Centre
The Mack Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of the Former GAF Plant in South Bound Brook, NJ
The Mack Group, LLC completed a large asbestos abatement removal project at the former GAF Plant located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. - March 07, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in Virginia
Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing... - March 05, 2008 - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald
Harmon Construction, Inc. Completes Work on Historic Heritage Center
Harmon Construction has completed work on the Heritage Center. The Heritage Center, located at 1200 Kansas City Road, tells the story of the Mahaffie family, the western trails and life in Olathe and Johnson County in the 1860s. Harmon Construction, Inc is a Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting Firm. - March 05, 2008 - Harmon Construction
Konstructa Hire Provides Site Accommodation for 300 Workers in Major Construction Project
More than 300 construction workers at one of the UK’s leading providers of new build projects, extensions and refurbishments have settled into comfortable new surroundings, thanks to the high-quality construction site accommodation provided by Konstructa Hire Ltd. - March 05, 2008 - Konstructa
Rhino Dispels Metal Building Insulation Myths
Many potential buyers of steel buildings believe that they are difficult to insulate from the weather. - March 03, 2008 - Rhino Steel Building Systems
Redi-Tilt Ensures City Fountain Center’s On-Time Completion
City Fountain Center completion schedule on target. - March 02, 2008 - Poma
Expanded Timberline® Shingle Offering from GAF-Elk Helps Contractors Build Their Business
Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that a Timberline roof can offer. Now, GAF-Elk is pleased to offer the industry’s #1-selling architectural shingles in two distinctive looks: Timberline® Natural Shadow™ and Timberline® Prestique® High Definition®. Research shows a clear demand by property owners for both looks – now contractors have more selling options that will help increase their customer base and maximize sales opportunities. - March 01, 2008 - GAF Materials Corporation
GardenScapes Garden Roofing from GAF
In today’s increasingly environmentally-conscious climate, savvy property owners are investigating the multitude of benefits that garden roofing systems can offer. Garden roofs are one of the fastest growing systems in the low-slope roofing market. Now, GAF Materials Corporation introduces GardenScapes™ Hassle-Free Garden Roofing Systems that provide a simple, safe, and hassle-free solution for property owners considering garden roofing. - March 01, 2008 - GAF Materials Corporation
Lee Industrial Contracting Adds Massive Heavy Hauler to Fleet
Lee Industrial Contracting expands fleet of equipment and capabilities with the addition of their new 13-Axle, 85-Ton Heavy Hauler. - March 01, 2008 - Lee Industrial Contracting
New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body
All Pro’s new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop. - February 29, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Imminent Rise in Aggregate Levy Increases Sales of Red Rhino Onsite Micro Crushers to Create Recycled Aggregate
Government plans to increase aggregate levy by over 20 percent from April 2008 causes an increase in demand for small crushers as part of building site waste management. Red Rhino Crushers Ltd advises the building industry to investigate the use of mini crushers onsite to recycle building rubble and reduce both landfill tax and aggregate levy bills. - February 29, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
BuildingsDirect.net Annouces Its Acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com
BuildingsDirect.net is proud to announce the acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com, a steel building supplier website. BuildingsDirect.net is also a steel building supplier, which makes this a great addition to the company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition gives... - February 29, 2008 - BuildingsDirect.net
The Construction Centre.co.uk Comments on the Lifetime Homes Strategy
The Government this week published a new strategy for housing guidelines which help to accommodate the needs of the elderly and is to be woven into the existing policy; the Code for Sustainable Homes. The strategy has been hailed as the first of its kind in the world and The Construction Centre today commented on how it might affect the UK’s already new build industry. - February 29, 2008 - The Construction Centre
A Different Approach to Revitalizing the Housing Market
Lyle Martin, co-founder and co-chief executive of Assist-2-Sell, shares his thoughts on what it will take to get the housing market back on track. - February 28, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Justin Poma Appointed General Manager of Poma Construction-Railing Division
Justin Poma has been appointed General Manager of Poma Construction’s Railing division, according to Jason Poma, the company’s vice president. “Justin will be managing the day-to-day operations of our railing division,” said Jason Poma. “He has done an excellent job... - February 28, 2008 - Poma