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Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands Lending Guidelines for Super Jumbo Residential Loans from $2 Million Up to $50 Million
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC is pleased to announce additional conduits for funding super jumbo residential & construction loans ranging from $3MM - $50MM throughout the U.S. Aspen Financial Partners, LLC headquartered in Denver, CO is a privately held commercial real estate advisory &... - February 27, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Effects of Environmental Taxation Incentives and Desire to Increase Profits from Sustainable Aggregates Are Seen in Increased Sales of Small Crushers at SED 2007
Red Rhino Crushers Ltd enjoys most successful year ever at SED 2007, demonstrating that the building industry is beginning to re-think its waste management strategy and look for ways to profit from the creation of recycled aggregates by using onsite micro crushers. - February 27, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
DirectBuy of Cool Springs Opens New Environmentally Friendly Showroom
First Green Showroom of DirectBuy's More Than 140 North American Franchises opens in Tennessee. - February 25, 2008 - DirectBuy
Government Announces Target to Halve Construction and Demolition Waste Taken to Landfill, Leading to Increased Demand for Small Crushers as Part of Site Waste Management
Mini crushers used on building sites can significantly reduce construction waste and costs relating to landfill whilst creating secondary aggregate. Recycled building rubble can also be sold on to third parties to offset recycling costs. - February 25, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
Harley-Davidson of North Texas Moves to New Dealership in Carrollton, Texas
Bob Moore Construction finishes construction on the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in Dallas / Fort Worth. This 50,000 SF building is located in Carrollton, Texas. - February 25, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
The Construction Centre.co.uk Says Health and Safety is a Mindset Not a Policy
Following the much publicised announcement by Laing O’Rourke to introduce random alcohol and drug testing for all employees, The Construction Centre released a statement in support of the move but suggested that companies in the industry could go further still to reduce and even eliminate site accidents. - February 24, 2008 - The Construction Centre
The Construction Centre.co.uk Remains at the Top of the Class
The online provider for information on building products for the public and private sectors of the construction industry announced today that record visitor numbers in January indicated a very successful year ahead. - February 22, 2008 - The Construction Centre
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Introduces the Reserve on the Tennessee River
East Tennessee Luxury Properties is proud to introduce The Reserve, a unique historic development filled with majestic and detailed homes reminiscent of 19th century Europe. Residents will be surrounded by a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty, breathtaking sunsets, and awe-inspiring waterfront views. - February 21, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Poma & Sons, Inc., Hosts Redi-Tilt Luncheon Seminars for Florida Engineers, Architects, Design/Build Contractors and Developers
Poma & Sons, Inc., parent company of Redi-Tilt, announced that it will host a series of catered luncheons throughout the state of Florida in the offices of select structural engineers, architects, design/build contractors and developers, according to Jason Poma, Vice President. The luncheons... - February 21, 2008 - Poma
Log Home Builders, Manufacturers & Owners Offered Unprecedented Guarantee on One TIME® Wood Protection
Log homes treated with One TIME® wood protection are guaranteed to never require corn cob blasting or stripping. - February 20, 2008 - Bond Distributing
Bryant-Phillips Associates Named to Triangle Business Journal’s List of Top Residential Remodelers
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. (www.Bryant-Phillips.com), a licensed general contractor specializing in fire, water and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the firm has been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the top residential remodelers... - February 19, 2008 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
All Pro's New CarMate Trailer Superstore Website Offers Best Selection & Pricing of CarMate Trailers Online
All Pro has been one of Car Mate Trailers Top 10 Trailer Dealers for over 15 years. After moving into a new, updated and larger facility in 2005, All Pro has become the #1 Car Mate Dealer in the USA. - February 18, 2008 - CarMate Trailer Superstore
Asia Number 1 Woodworking Expo - WMF 2008 Bringing Innovative Technology and Olympics Furniture to the World
WMF 2008 will be staged at China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC), Beijing, P.R. China on March 7-10, 2008. The upcoming edition is the largest ever, in both scope of exhibits and number of exhibitors, compared with the previous editions, enhancing its professionalism and leading position in the industry. - February 18, 2008 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
Jason Poma Has Been Appointed Vice President of Poma & Sons, Inc., Parent Company of Redi-Tilt
Jason Poma has been appointed Vice President of Poma and Sons, Inc., according to Frank Poma, the company’s president at the World of Concrete Show Tuesday. “Jason will be managing the decision-making and the day-to-day operations of all our divisions and companies,” said Frank... - February 17, 2008 - Poma
DirectBuy Opens New Columbus East Members-Only Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - February 13, 2008 - DirectBuy
Baby Boomers Dominate New Homes Sales for 2007
Del Webb’s Village at Deaton Creek is #1 Selling Community in Atlanta. - February 13, 2008 - Village at Deaton Creek by Del Webb
RecycleInMe.com Moves to Paid Membership Model
Online scrap metal trading community RecycleInMe.com is to move to a paid membership business model in order to improve transaction security and help fund growth and development of the trading platform in line with organic. - February 13, 2008 - RecycleInMe
DirectBuy Design Showroom Now Open in Bakersfield
DirectBuy Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - February 12, 2008 - DirectBuy
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Interior Demolition Services Project
Universal Wrecking Corp., a nationwide demolition contractor and scrap metal recycling company recently completed an interior demolition project for a private client in New Jersey - February 12, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Gibbons Basement Systems ‐ Outstanding Dealer of the Year
Magnum Piering Presents Their Prestigious Annual Award at the 2008 World of Concrete Tradeshow to Gibbons Basement Systems. - February 11, 2008 - Gibbons Basement Systems, Inc
Get Ready for Spring with a New Selection of Dump Trailers, Equipment Trailers and Landscape Trailers at All Pro West
All Pro’s new 2008 Model Dump, Equipment and Landscape Trailers have arrived at their Trailer Superstore located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. - February 10, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
NAHETS Introduces iPod, “An Instructor in a Pocket,” for Heavy Equipment Training
The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS) is introducing a new training tool for heavy equipment operators called, “An instructor in a pocket.” This method of training allows NAHETS heavy equipment students to receive instruction in video format via Apple... - February 09, 2008 - The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS)
Senior Vice President and General Manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2008 Book of Lists
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. (www.BryantPhillips.com) has announced that, Eric Phillips, senior vice president of administration for Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. and vice president and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle, a... - February 08, 2008 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Lakes Region Roofing Certifies Two in CertainTeed's Quality Programs
Lakes Region Roofing announced today that two employees in its Farmington office have completed rigorous quality training and certification from the CertainTeed Corp., North America's leading roofing products brand. "CertainTeed's Master Shingle Applicator certification is the gold standard... - February 08, 2008 - Lakes Region Roofing
Outdoor Lighting Business in Jacksonville to Participate in Upcoming 5 Star Design Television Series
The 5 Star Design Show to feature backyard makeovers in the Jacksonville area and NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville has been chosen to particpate. - February 05, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
UK Online Service Connecting Homeowners with Reputable Tradesmen and Builders Expands
Homepromatch.com is expanding its service and database of homeowner recommended London builders and tradesmen nationwide to meet popular homeowner demand. Homepromatch.com is a free to homeowner online service which connects UK homeowners with customer rated and recommended builders and tradesmen. - February 05, 2008 - HomeProMatch
BDA Advises DIC and Sun Chemical on China Transaction
Business Development Asia ("BDA") advised Sun Chemical and Dainippon Ink & Chemicals ("DIC") on their majority JV with Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments, a leading Chinese manufacturer of aluminum pigments. - February 03, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
Historic Initiative Results in Landmark Commitment to Sustainability
The North Carolina component of the American Institute of Architects will have a completely "green" new headquarters building in downtown Raleigh. - February 02, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
The Construction Centre.co.uk Comments on UK Government’s Regeneration Plans
The UK government has stated its intention to solve the housing shortage by building 3 million new homes by 2020. This is a staggering number for the house building industry and The Construction Centre today released a statement commenting on the potential pitfalls of this bold strategy. - February 02, 2008 - The Construction Centre
MY LITTLE SALESMAN® Expands Sales Staff
MY LITTLE SALESMAN has expanded its sales team to better support its advertisers’ needs. Michael Butcher and Paige Hart have joined the MLS, Inc staff in two newly created positions. As the new Internet and Web Services Sales Representative, Michael Butcher will be helping customers evaluate... - February 01, 2008 - MLS Inc
Dino Sideris Chosen for Vice Chair Position on QUOIN / AGC Safety Resource Leadership Group
Dino Sideris, Safety Director for Bob Moore Construction, has been selected as Vice Chairman for the QUOIN / AGC Safety Resource Leadership Group. The AGC is the oldest / largest organization in the construction industry. With over 1100 member companies, QUOIN is the AGC chapter for a large portion of Texas from Dallas / Fort Worth east to the Louisiana border, and north to Oklahoma. QUOIN’s Safety Resource Leadership Group is the senior safety-related committee in QUOIN. - January 31, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
John Livengood Joins PinnacleOne as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services in Washington, D.C.
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that John Livengood has joined the firm as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services. In this role, Mr. Livengood will lead PinnacleOne’s construction claims services to the greater... - January 31, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
R2 HINGE Cuts Door Repair Cost in 1/2 with Fully Adjustable VARYX™ Continuous Hinge
Vertical and lateral adjustability and one-man installation make VARYX™ the fastest, most economical way to restore better-than-new life to the heaviest doors. Designed by the inventor of the continuous aluminum geared hinge, VARYX™ crowns forty years of engineering and field experience, setting new benchmarks for high security, outstanding performance and error-free door repair. - January 30, 2008 - R2 HINGE LLC
Poynter Scifres Companies Opens Dramatic Offices @ 161/Walnut Hill Building
Bob Moore Construction has completed a 106,800 SF two-story luxury office building in the Las Colinas area for Arlington, Texas developer Poynter Scifres Companies. The Las Colinas area is between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. - January 30, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
DirectBuy of Las Vegas East Now Open
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - January 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Pins.com Launches a New Service to Help Visitors Find the Best Custom Lapel Manufacturer
Pins.com, the web authority on lapel pins and collector's pins, now has added a service to help visitors interested in making their own custom lapel pins find the best manufacturer for their project. - January 29, 2008 - Pins.com
Steel Building Material Quotes & Prices Now Available on City Steel Buildings
City Steel Buildings is a steel building portal that connects Steel Building users and Steel Building providers. Knowledge about Steel Aircraft hangars, Steel Storage sheds, outhouses, Steel Homes, Prefabricated Buildings, Pre-engineered Buildings, Steel Garages, is available on City Steel Buildings. A 'No-Obligation' form makes the user eligible for a free consultation from a regional steel building expert. - January 25, 2008 - City Steel Buildings
Larry Knox Chosen to Serve on QUOIN / AGC Board of Directors
Larry Knox, Vice President of Preconstruction for Bob Moore Construction, has been named to the Board of Directors for QUOIN, the north and east Texas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The AGC is the oldest and largest organization in the construction industry, going back to 1919. With over 1100 member companies, QUOIN is the AGC chapter for a large portion of Texas from Dallas / Fort Worth east to the Louisiana border, and north to the Oklahoma border. - January 24, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
FTTH Made Easy with Optodaisy Cabling Solution
Belconn announced an innovative solution for the optical cabling of multi-story buildings within FTTH (Fiber to the Home) networks. Optodaisy solution, Belconn claims, will make deployment easier, less expensive and more reliable too. - January 23, 2008 - Belconn SpA
DAVACO's All Star Leadership Meeting Scheduled for February. "The DAVACO Way and Beyond" Theme Sets the Stage for Future Growth and Successes.
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that it will hold its Annual All-Star Field Leadership Meeting in Dallas, Texas on February 9-10 and February 16-17, 2008. The annual event, which brings a select group of nearly 200 of DAVACO’s field associates... - January 19, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
TopBuildingJobs.com and The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia Launch CEFGAJOBS.com to Combat Impending Labor Shortage
CEFGAJOBS.com to serve as a model for employing students and addressing the labor shortage in the construction industry. - January 18, 2008 - TopBuildingJobs.com
Free Steel Building Construction Prices Available at City Steel Buildings
City Steel Buildings, is a Steel Building portal that connects steel building users with regional steel building providers. A 'No-Obligation' form, available on the website, provides users with an opportunity to get a free consultation from a regional expert. - January 16, 2008 - City Steel Buildings
Navtrak: Protecting a Company's Reputation with a GPS Vehicle Tracking System
Navtrak's GPS-based vehicle tracking system helps "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" contractor protect its company name, image - and assets. - January 15, 2008 - Navtrak
Structured Cable Products, Inc. Opens European Distribution Center in the Netherlands
Structured Cable Products, Inc. announces the opening of a new European Distribution Center in Moerdijk, The Netherlands, which will serve as the main distribution hub for their European customers. - January 13, 2008 - Structured Cable Products
Structured Cable Products, Inc. Releases High Quality, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen (LSZH) Audio and Network Cables
Structured Cable Products (SCP), an industry leader in low voltage wiring, has created Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) audio, CAT5E & CAT6 cables covered with a highly flame-retardant LSZH cable jacket that contain no halogens and, when burned, produce very small amounts of smoke. SCP’s... - January 13, 2008 - Structured Cable Products
Design Basic Announces Release of Leading St. Louis-Area Housing Expert's Annual Forecast
Design Basics of Omaha, NE, is pleased to announce that one of their Woman-Centric Matters(sm) licensees, CA Jones, Inc., of Columbia, IL, has released his eagerly-anticipated annual housing forecast for 2008. Chris Jones, owner of CA Jones, Inc., is one of the most respected homebuilders in the St. Louis metropolitan area. - January 11, 2008 - Design Basics
Panther Platform Rentals Launch New Specialist Equipment Brochure
Panther Platform Rentals launch a new specialist equipment brochure, available online and in print. - January 11, 2008 - Panther Platform Rentals
Free Prefab Garages & Prefabricated Garages Quotes Now Available at City Steel Buildings
Steel Building Industry avenue, City Steel Buildings, is a primary source of all Steel Building related information. The online portal intercedes between Steel Building buyers and Steel Building providers. Steel Building users, buyers and investors are furnished with quotes from regional Steel Building companies across the US. Submitting a 'No-Obligation' form, present on the website, entitles a user to a free consultation from an expert in his region. - January 10, 2008 - City Steel Buildings
Panther Platform Rentals Go Up and Over at Wroughton Airfield
Panther help complete important maintenance work at Wroughton Airfield using their Niftylift. - January 09, 2008 - Panther Platform Rentals
Construction Companies Are Calling Spartan Security
Recently Spartan Security, a security company serving Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland has received a surge of security requests from Construction companies. This business has increased the spectrum of Spartan’s customer base even more. “Construction companies are realizing that... - January 09, 2008 - Spartan Security