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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

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

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

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

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