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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
Local Basement Waterproofing Company Recognized for Quality Customer Service
Quality First Basement Systems recently won two Angie’s List Super Service Awards and Service Magic’s certification for customer service excellence. - April 25, 2008 - Quality 1st Basement Systems
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
LegalView Mesothelioma Blog Reports on Whistleblower Who Was Allegedly Fired for Reporting Improper Asbestos Cleanup to Authorities
LegalView recently updated its mesothelioma blog to include reports of a whistleblower being fired after he reported improper asbestos cleanup. The worker who refused to sign off on the demolition of the school was dismissed from his job duties permanently after he reported the improper procedure cleanup to officials. - April 19, 2008 - LegalView
Panther Cover the South West with New Bristol Branch
Kestrel Powered Access has become Panther Platform Rentals, continuing to specialise in local reliable access rental. - April 19, 2008 - Panther Platform Rentals
The Construction Industry Can Save £50 Million Every Year Simply by Procuring Site Accommodation That is Delivered on Time
On time delivery of site accommodation could save the construction industry £50 million every year, according to site accommodation hire company Konstructa Hire. Delays to building projects are all too common, as Konstructa Hire has discovered through reports from their clients, 50% of whom require last-minute site cabins, following problems with other suppliers. - April 19, 2008 - Konstructa
Platinum Technology™ Helps Local Resident Build It Back Stronger... Smarter... Better... in New Orleans
Platinum Advanced Technologies, Inc. provides a local hurricane victim a product for walls, ceilings and roofs that is strong, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, decay resistant and easier to use to rebuild stronger, smarter and better in New Orleans. - April 18, 2008 - Platinum Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Sarasota’s Outdoor Lighting Experts, NiteLites, to Help Sponsor the Annual “Tropical Nights” - Meals on Wheels Annual Fundraising Event
Randy and Becky White, local owners and operators of NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota are participating in the annual fundraising event ‘Tropical Nights’ which will be held at the home of Darrell and Mary Ann Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape. The proceeds from this event will benefit the area Meals on Wheels Program. - April 17, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Bob Moore Construction’s Longhorn Harley-Davidson Project Honored by QUOIN / AGC
Bob Moore Construction’s Longhorn Harley-Davidson construction project has received the 2008 Merit Award from QUOIN / AGC. Completed in 2007, the Longhorn Harley-Davidson Dealership is a 38,000 SF building located in Grand Prairie, Texas. This award makes 2008 the fourth consecutive year Bob Moore Construction has received formal recognition from QUOIN. - April 17, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Commercial Asbestos Removal Project at Mall in NJ
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement and flooring removal contractor, recently completed a commercial asbestos abatement project that consisted of the removal of asbestos floor tile and mastic. The project was performed at a Mall in New Jersey. - April 17, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
Bob Moore Construction Completes First Garland Business Center Warehouse Phase II
Bob Moore Construction was the design / build contractor for the First Garland Business Center Warehouse Phase II in Garland, Texas. Completed in March 2008, the new building provides 435,180 SF of new speculative warehouse space and brings the total space for this business complex to 944,000 SF. Bob Moore Construction also built the 509,000SF Phase I of the First Garland Business Center in 2001. - April 14, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Maxus Powers Pressure Washer Line with New Engines, Pumps
Maxus puts more power into its contractor pressure washer line by adding Honda engines and CAT pumps – all to improve efficiency, longevity and reliability. “We’ve incorporated contractor feedback into our designs and the result is better products,” said Mike Houge, Vice... - April 13, 2008 - MAXUS Tools
Avoid Remodeling Fraud During a Soft Economy
Soft Economy and Warm Weather Can Bring Out the Con Artists. Tips for Homeowners to Avoid Home Improvement Scams. - April 11, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
GO Technology Management Implements Cbeyond Wireless Cards for Reliant Commercial Construction
Reliant Commercial Construction recently implemented both Novatel wireless cards from Cbeyond and Vostro laptops from Dell for its technicians to use in the field. Using the X720 Express Card Modem, the latest addition of Cbeyond's mobile offerings, the technicians connect at speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps, throughout Cbeyond’s 3G cellular network. GO configured both hardware and software to provide technicians with e-mail and access to web-based proprietary application software. - April 11, 2008 - GO Technology Management
RedlineOps.com Now Offers Financing Through Lincoln Electric Capitol
Lincoln Electric has given RedlineOps.com the green light to allow financing and leasing on orders over $1000.00 on all Lincoln Electric welders and Lincoln Electric welding accessories. - April 10, 2008 - Redline Ops LLC
All Pro Trailer Superstore Named CAM Superline's Top Trailer Dealer in the Country for 2007
All Pro West Truck & Trailer, just outside of Harrisburg Pennsylvania has been recognized by CAM Superline, Incorporated as its number one Trailer Dealer in the Nation for 2007. - April 09, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
ASI Contracting’s Nussbeck Completes Minnesota Construction Continuing Education
Pat Nussbeck, vice president with ASI Contracting Inc./Aspen Contracting Inc., recently completed the annual continuing education certification required by the Construction Codes and Licensing Division of the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. Robbinsdale, Minn.-based ASI Contracting... - April 09, 2008 - Aspen Contracting, Inc.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Celebrates 10th Year in Business
Universal Wrecking Corp. (UWC), a premier demolition contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, recently celebrated their 10th year in business. - April 08, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Anderson Construction Company Retirement Auction
Anderson Construction Company, Inc. of Mapleton, IA closes its business and sells 40 major pieces of heavy construction equipment at auction on April 24, 2008. Stock Auction Company will be conducting the auction. - April 07, 2008 - Stock Realty and Auction Co.
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New Live Line Fall Protection Range
The range offers complete fall protection and resistance to electrical conductivity for high and low voltage live line work. - April 06, 2008 - Capital Safety Australia
Custom Order Online Introduces Fakro Skylights and Roof Windows to Its Extensive Line of Products
Custom Order Online, Inc. (www.customorderonline.com) is leading the industry in distributing custom-made windows and doors offering products to every state in the U.S proudly extends its product line by adding Skylights products by Fakro Skylights and Roof Windows. - April 06, 2008 - Custom Order Online, Inc.
PinnacleOne Names Steve Playford Associate Vice President of Arizona Infrastructure Services
National construction consulting firm PinnacleOne recently announced the promotion of Steve Playford to the position of Associate Vice President of Infrastructure Services for Arizona. - April 05, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
NPSA Launches Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - April 05, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
ContractWars Offers Free Trial of Contractor Leads
ContractWars is now offering a free 15 day trial of their service to home improvement contractors looking for leads. - April 04, 2008 - ContractWars, Inc.
Conley Motorsports Welcomes American Metal Supply as Major Sponsor
The Conley Motorsports, Inc. teams would like to welcome the American Metal Supply Company on board as a major supporter of Delmas, Rod, and R.J. Conley for the upcoming 2008 racing season. - April 04, 2008 - American Metal Supply Co
Things are Looking Up: Ceiling Domes Define Home Decor Renaissance
Ceiling design was once an important facet of home decorating but over the years has fallen by the wayside due to changing tastes and high costs. New production methods have resulted in a recent ceiling decor renaissance and a wealth of new options for designers and home owners. - April 03, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
MAIL BOSS Introduces Wall Mount Security Locking Mailboxes for Mail & Identity Theft Prevention
The Wall Mount Locking Security MAIL BOSS offers home owners a truly “secure” solution to mail and identity theft prevention. High resolution product images and press materials are available for use at http://www.themailboss.com/Press_Release_Materials-Mar08/. There you can also find two short .wmv video files that reveal the gross inadequacy of so called “secure” mailboxes on the market. - April 03, 2008 - Epoch Design, LLC
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
"RICS Survey Puts Government Target of 3 Million Homes at Risk" Says the Construction Centre.co.uk
A survey released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today has shown a sharp downturn in workload growth particularly in the housing sector. - April 03, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Reputation of Konstructa Hire Rescues a Site Development with Their Site Accommodation Hire
Konstructa Hire Ltd was launched a year ago and has since gained the reputation of a quality, dependable provider of anti-vandal construction site buildings, delivered within 48 hours. - April 03, 2008 - Konstructa
Flip Flap Doors Go Thermal
Thermal flip flap doors for cold store use have been launched into the market by Polar Thermal Product, a division of the Aerotrim Group. - April 02, 2008 - Polar Thermal Products Ltd
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