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Homebuilder Selects Deacom Manufacturing Software as Foundation for Improved Business Processes
Homestead Building Systems, Inc., based in Bristow, VA, has licensed the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to streamline its business processes in a single software system. An engineered wood, lumber, and component company, Homestead Building... - June 18, 2008 - Deacom
DirectBuy Franchise Owner Named One of Fairfield County’s Top “40 Under 40”
DirectBuy co-owner of Fairfield County, Connecticut ranked as top business professional for 2008. - June 17, 2008 - DirectBuy
Rebuilding Together and NARI Work Together to Assist Low-Income Homeowners
Rebuilding Together, the nation’s lead nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the only national association dedicated exclusively to the remodeling industry, have forged an alliance. The partnership will allow... - June 15, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Guardian 275® Translucent Curtainwall Receives Florida Approval for Hurricane Protection
Major Industries recently announced that their Guardian 275® translucent curtainwall has been approved by the Florida Building Commission for use in the Florida construction industry. The Guardian 275® hurricane system, engineered to provide the highest level of hurricane protection, offers... - June 14, 2008 - Major Industries, Inc.
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Concrete Surface Preparation Service Contract
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, flooring removal and surface preparation contractor, recently completed a concrete sidewalk surface preparation project at a mall in New Jersey. - June 13, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
Three Decades of Efficiency: Newpro Windows Marks 30th Anniversary of Green Guarantee
Homeowners looking to renovate or build in the interests of contributing a “green home” to the environment should not overlook the importance of energy-efficient windows Newpro Windows has been offering their replacement windows with a 40% fuel savings guarantee for over thirty years. - June 12, 2008 - Newpro Replacement Windows
Industrial Classifieds Introduces Buyers and Sellers of Construction Equipment
The on-line marketplace to buy and sell industrial and construction products Industrial Classifieds has launched a new international trading platform focusing on new and used construction equipment. - June 12, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
DirectBuy of Pittsburgh Donates a Kitchen to Hospice of Western Pennsylvania
DirectBuy of Pittsburgh helps raise funds for Hospice through donation. - June 11, 2008 - DirectBuy
Newell Cheatheam, Building Designer Designs Unique Country Home for Mastercraft Construction
National Award winning building designer Newell Cheatheam of Newell’s Designs, Katy, Texas has designed a unique 5269 sq. ft. two story country custom home on 11 acres on Hunter’s Creek Way in Hunters Creek, a gated community, off of Hwy 2920, Hockley, Texas for Master Craft... - June 11, 2008 - Newell's Designs
BBC Restoration Winner Opens Doors
Birmingham’s winning Restoration project, the historic Saracen’s Head and Old Grammar School in Kings Norton, will be officially opened by Mark Thompson the Director General of the BBC and Carole Souter, Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund on Friday 13th June 2008. The Kings... - June 11, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
DirectBuy of Houston Southwest Creates a “WE CARE” Program
DirectBuy implements program to enhance employee relationships. - June 10, 2008 - DirectBuy
Turner Construction Company Receives ACE Mentor Program Award
Turner Construction Company is an honoree at the 9th Annual ACE Mentor Scholarship Breakfast for their dedication and commitment to the ACE Mentor Program. - June 07, 2008 - Turner Construction Company
Linford Bridgeman Complete Restoration of Southampton’s Historic Tudor House Museum
The UK’s leading restoration specialist Linford-Bridgeman has completed the £1.2m restoration of Southampton’s historic Tudor House Museum. The restoration project is the first phase in a three year programme which will see the stunning 15th Century building completely... - June 06, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
DirectBuy Home Makeover Winner’s Sad Morning Turns Into Happy Ending
DirectBuy Member who had to part with her beloved pets won the $25,000 Home Makeover Giveaway. - June 04, 2008 - DirectBuy
Energy Assessor College Opens Second Training Centre in Birmingham
The opening of the second ABBE approved Energy Assessor College in Birmingham has been announced. The centre now makes Energy Assessor courses accessible to anyone living in Central England and Northern Wales, in addition to the established Energy Assessor College Reading, serving Southern England... - June 04, 2008 - Energy Assessor College
New Build Energy Assessor Course to Meet New Legislation
Energy Assessor College (Reading and Birmingham) is offering applicants the opportunity to qualify as a New Build Energy Assessor. The New Build Energy Assessor Course, one of the first of its kind in the UK, leads to the On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor Diploma (ABBE OnCon DEA) from ABBE,... - June 04, 2008 - Energy Assessor College
New Commercial Energy Assessor Course from Energy Assessor College
One of the first Commercial Energy Assessor Courses in the UK is now running at the Energy Assessor College, in Reading and Birmingham. Selected applicants undertake training at the Energy Assessor College as well as studying from home and completing a portfolio of Energy Performance Certificates... - June 04, 2008 - Energy Assessor College
Energy Assessor College Launches Multi-Skilled Energy Assessor Courses
Energy Assessor College (Reading and Birmingham) is offering the UK’s first Multi-Skilled Energy Assessor courses. This comprehensive and accredited training program offers a fast-track route to anyone seeking a new career as a qualified New Build, Commercial and/or Domestic Energy... - June 04, 2008 - Energy Assessor College
IndustrialSAVER Increases Offerings of Heavy Equipment for Its On-Line Marketplace
The industrial and construction equipment auction site and B2B marketplace IndustrialSAVER, has increased its offerings of new and used heavy construction equipment and machinery from dealers and suppliers worldwide. - June 04, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
DirectBuy Members, Spring and 17 Years of Success
DirectBuy of Suffolk County celebrates helping families and thanking loyal members. - June 03, 2008 - DirectBuy
InvitingHome.com Debuts Wood Selection Guide
The InvitingHome.com Wood Selection Guide offers helpful information about seven hardwood species used in corbels and other carved wood products. - June 02, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
Restoration Building Company Acquires Traditional Plastering Specialist Trumpers
Restoration specialist Linford Bridgeman has acquired the Birmingham-based plastering specialist Trumpers for an undisclosed sum. Trumpers is one of Britain’s best-known traditional plastering businesses, specialising in working with lime plastering on historic restoration and conservation... - June 01, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
Copiergeeks.biz Announces New Website Milestone
Copiergeeks.biz has now received over 3,000,000 unique visitors looking for refurbished digital printing equipment for their businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Copier Geeks LLC
Allconstructions.com is Entering the German Market
Allconstructions.com, an international network of construction and home improvement websites, has launched a site for the German market named Allesbauabc.de The site features German construction news and home improvement articles and lists more than 40,000 construction contractors in... - May 30, 2008 - Allconstructions.com
The Construction Centre Highlights Its Concern Over Housebuilders Reaction to Slowing Market
Several reports this week that major UK housebuilders are considering job losses and the postponement of projects have revealed that the construction industry will not be immune from the effects of the global credit crunch. - May 30, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Restoration Specialist Appoints New South West Manager
Leading UK restoration specialist Linford-Bridgeman has expanded in to the South West with the appointment of Ian McEvoy as its new regional manager. - May 30, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
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
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
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
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
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
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
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