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Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Names Builder Representative for Colvard Farms
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Pat Simpson has been named new on-site agent for Colvard Farms. Simpson has more than 25 years of real estate experience and has been with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder... - August 14, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Elaine Bridges Receives 2007 Women In Business Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that Elaine Bridges, vice president of marketing and sales for the company, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s top businesswomen by the Triangle Business Journal at the “Women In Business Awards” event... - August 11, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Robert Paisola, CEO of Western Capital, Explains How National Sub Prime Mortgage Defaults Are Expected to Hit All Time Highs and How to Protect Yourself
In the years 2005 and 2006, Sub Prime Mortgages were as easy to get as picking apples off of a tree. Now reality is hitting hard, as those Variable Rate Loans are coming to term. Millions of Americans are now locked out of the housing market. In an Exclusive Western Capital Review, it is estimated... - August 09, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc
Northeast Development Commission Launches New Program to Assist in Bringing New Jobs to North Carolina
Northeast Commission Announces Regional Spec Building Program - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Names Builder Representative for Saddle Run
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Lynette Tate has been named new on-site agent for Saddle Run. Tate has more than 22 years of real estate experience and concentrates in luxury property as well as relocation. She resides in... - August 09, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Landquest Purchases Four Cemeteries In Raleigh Area
Jeffery Milligan, senior vice president of Landquest, has announced that the firm has purchased four cemeteries in the Triangle area for renovation and development. Through Landquest Legacy, a division of Landquest specializing in the development and beautification of cemetery properties throughout... - August 08, 2007 - Landquest Development
Launch of International Real Estate and Building Networking Platform
Talented Team of New York-Based Professionals Launches International Real Estate & Building Networking Site, UPworld.com - August 08, 2007 - UPworld
Bob Moore Construction Releases Major Update to GeneralContractor.com
Bob Moore Construction has recently released a major update to their corporate website, http://www.GeneralContractor.com. The new version of GeneralContractor.com features a dramatic photo of the company’s award-winning Mouser Electronics project on the home page. The new version of the website also features an extensive search function. - August 05, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA; the Southeast’s leading builder of semi-custom homes. Mr. Harper has... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Can We Quiet Down New York City?
The new noise law in New York City states that “the making, creation or maintenance of excessive and unreasonable and prohibited noises within the city affects… is a menace to public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and the prosperity of the people of the city.” - August 03, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
Lauren Manufacturing Offers Custom Seals for Countless Applications
Window and door manufacturers looking to save costs should look to Lauren Manufacturing for designing window and door gaskets. These custom products are designed for creating manufacturing efficiency at the customer end, saving countless man hours and bottom line savings. - August 01, 2007 - Lauren Manufacturing
Portakabin Provides Revolutionary Modular Office Accommodation, Ultima Vision, in Just Ten Weeks
The Portakabin one-stop-shop service answered a manufacturing company’s urgent need for a temporary office solution, by providing a two-storey modular building, on time on budget in under 10 weeks. Portakabin managed all elements of the project from start to finish, from the groundworks, through to installing a Portakabin AirCare climate control system. - August 01, 2007 - Portakabin
Self-Cleaning Buildings Thanks to Nanotechnology and Green Chemistry
MCH Nano Solutions a nanotechnology solutions provider and global distributor of advanced photocatalyst* coatings, recently introduced its new easy to apply, green, environment friendly, transparent coating for exterior applications distributed under brand Gens Nano. The photocatalyst coating is... - August 01, 2007 - MCH Nano Solutions
LED Light Bulbs Made a Long-Lasting “Star-Like” Scene at Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles
The 41-story Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles has a center courtyard on the 2nd floor surrounded by retail shops and restaurants. The courtyard is nicely decorated with tiny light bulbs mounted on a truss-structure above to produce a “star-like” romantic scene at night. Replacement with long-life, energy-efficient LED light bulbs has eliminated the need to change burned-out incandescent bulbs regularly, leading to an annual saving of tens of thousands dollars for the building owner. - July 31, 2007 - Act One
Local Outdoor Lighting Company NiteLites of Sarasota Sponsors of the Home Builders Association MarineMax Tournament
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Sarasota County MarineMax Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 8 – 11 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida. - July 30, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Marblelife and Groutmasters Join Forces in Detroit
Merger makes for the largest tile-granite-grout manufacturing company in Michigan - July 27, 2007 - MarbleLife
The Construction Centre.co.uk Supports Federation of Master Builders Lobby on Planning White Paper
The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) lobby against the government regarding the proposals laid out in Mays planning white paper, affecting loft conversions and roof extensions. - July 26, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Smarter Security Systems Releases New All-In-One Motion-Triggered DVR and Camera Kit
SmarterDVR 100 ™ is a Portable Battery-Operated DVR/Camera Surveillance Product that Starts Recording When Motion is Detected - July 26, 2007 - Smarter Security Systems
DirectBuy Launches Online Discussion Forum
DirectBuy launches an online discussion forum to connect members across North America to ideas and information on decorating, home building, and remodeling. - July 24, 2007 - DirectBuy
Preservation Homes Wins MAME Award for Best Community Ad for a Magazine
Kim Yontosh, senior marketing manager for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Preservation Homes has been awarded a Major Achievement in Marketing and Excellence (MAME) for Best Community Ad for a Magazine. The ceremony was held on April 20 at the Embassy... - July 24, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Banner Power Co Inc Enters Florida Market
Banner Power Company ("BPC"), headquartered in Rockville, Maryland has signed an agency agreement with Generator Concepts ("GC") based in Boca Raton, Florda. The Banner Backup Electric System is a professionally installed inverter that provides instant backup electricity from a... - July 23, 2007 - Banner Power Company Inc
Simplex Conveyor LLC Introduces the First Reversible MDR Extendable Conveyor
The first reversible single stage extendable conveyor designed with an exclusive patent pending "Continuous Roller Surface". - July 23, 2007 - Simplex Conveyor
Longhorn Harley-Davidson Dealership Relocates to New Building in Grand Prairie, Texas
Bob Moore Construction has built the new 38,000 Longhorn Harley-Davidson dealership in Grand Prairie, Texas. Bob Moore Construction was the design / build contractor for the new Longhorn Harley-Davidson dealership. The architect was Avant Design Group, Inc. The building’s interior is finished in a rustic Texas design, with stone, wood and chemically-distressed corrugated metal accents and Lone Star décor throughout the building. - July 23, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
The Construction Centre.co.uk Comments on UK Cement Shortages
The last quarter has seen widespread reporting on the UK’s cement supply chain, highlighting severe shortages which have been affecting projects around the country. - July 21, 2007 - The Construction Centre
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New Heavy Duty Shock Absorbing Lanyard Range
Ideal solution for heavy duty fall arrest applications. - July 21, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia
Nation's Only Pet Friendly Landscape Company
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. is the nation's only pet friendly landscape company. They are located in Colorado and have helped others nationwide with their pet friendly landscapes. They use organic material to deter dogs from digging, climbing fences, eating plants and sprinklers, destroying sod... - July 20, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Sportexe Forms Strategic Alliance with Vibra-Whirl
Only days after being promoted to full-time Chief Sales Officer with Sportexe, Marc Belloumini, who had been serving as the company’s National Sales Director since 2005, has already made an immediate impact for the synthetic turf industry leader by forming a strategic alliance with... - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe
Central Indiana Pole Building Contractor 4D Buildings Joins Walters Buildings Authorized Dealer Program
Pole building manufacturer Walters Buildings announces addition of established Indiana pole building contractor 4D Buildings to its authorized dealer program, to offer post-frame buildings in central Indiana. - July 19, 2007 - Walters Buildings
Meyer Homes Announces “Millionaire for a Night” Charity Fundraiser
Many people often wonder what it would be like to live the luxurious life of a millionaire but few have the opportunity to do so. Meyer Homes will make that dream become a reality for one special night while simultaneously raising money for local nonprofit organizations. - July 19, 2007 - Meyer Homes
Construction Firm Nestled Between the Lakes and Mountain Regions of Central New Hampshire Wins Three Cornerstone Awards
The Cornerstone Awards celebrate the best in home design, construction, an remodeling in the state of New Hampshire, as judged by their peers from the Builders Association of Greater Boston. In June 2007, Cargill Construction took three Cornerstone Awards home to their new showroom, tucked between the beautiful Lakes Region and stunning White Mountains Region of central New Hampshire. - July 18, 2007 - Cargill Construction
Glitnir Bank Enters First Real Estate Venture in China
Nordic bank Glitnir signed a joint venture with Sinopec‘s CGCOC (CGC Overseas Construction Co. Ltd) on June 5th to develop a residential area in Shenyang city in north-eastern China. The residential site covers 230,000 square metres, of which 85% will be earmarked for housing and the rest... - July 17, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
Certified Contractor Referal Network Begins Operations in Lee County
Certified Contractors Referral Network, Inc. owned and operated by Laurie E. Miller has begun operations in the Lee, Collier and Charlotte County areas. Certified Contractor Referral Network offers homeowners a resource of pre-screened contractors. How often have you heard on the news or read in... - July 12, 2007 - Certified Contractors Referral Network
Bond&Fill Structural Acrylic Adhesive is Endorsed for Use with All Brands of PVC Trim
Unlike some brands of adhesives that have been endorsed for use with only one specific brand of PVC trim board, Bond&Fill’s sealants and adhesives are formulated to work with all brands of PVC trim, including Kleer, AZEK, KOMA, Versatex, Fypon, and ATW. - July 11, 2007 - Bond&Fill
42 Layout Choices from Portakabin Answer All Portable Buildings' Needs in Just 15 Working Days
Even more layout choices from leading modular buildings supplier Portakabin and a new customer promise means you can get the portable office space or temporary classrooms you need – fast. - July 11, 2007 - Portakabin
Indexator - From Sweden to North America
Once again, from Vindeln, Sweden, the family owned company, Indexator AB grows into a new market. With the United States becoming the third country outside Sweden to host another daughter operation, Indexator AB is happy to welcome Dennis Buquet into the Rototilt family as the first US Sales Manager. - July 09, 2007 - Indexator, AB
Speedheat Floor Heating to be Offered by Chatham Neighborhoods at Parkside at Polo Fields
Speedheat® is pleased to announce that Chatham Neighborhoods will be offering their electric radiant floor heating systems at their new community, Parkside at Polo Fields, located in Cumming, Georgia. - July 08, 2007 - Speedheat US
What is NARI? The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Voice of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry brings together people who work in and with the remodeling industry, belonging and growing by learning from one another. As professionals, we create an exceptional experience for the remodeling consumer. - July 04, 2007 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Small Business Research Board: Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 30, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
The Construction Centre.co.uk Adds Acoustic Engineers to Its Professionals Directory
Due to a rise in popularity for searches regarding specialist acoustic engineering firms a new section has been added to the Professionals directory on The Construction Centre website. - June 30, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Modular Building Provider Portakabin Appointed Accredited Supplier by Public Sector Procurement Agency OCGbuying.solutions
Leading modular building provider, Portakabin, has won accredited-supplier status with OGCbuying.solutions - the major national public sector procurement agency. - June 30, 2007 - Portakabin
Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Sarasota / Bradenton, Shares Spectacular Gallery of Houses at Summer 2007 Home Expo in Mid-July
NiteLites of Sarasota/Bradenton Outdoor Lighting, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will be on hand at the Summer 2007 Home Expo to showcase their latest lighting projects and low voltage lighting fixtures. - June 29, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Releases Podcast Discussing Green Remodeling
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting firm that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the growing impact of green products and practices on today’s remodeling industry. In the podcast,... - June 29, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Allspace, the Leading Portable Buildings Supplier in Ireland Scores a Hit with Market Leading Website
The new cutting-edge website from Ireland’s leading portable buildings supplier, Allspace, at http://www.allspace.ie/ makes it as easy as possible to learn about the advantages of using modular buildings to solve temporary accommodation needs. The site has been designed to be as informative... - June 29, 2007 - Allspace
Fastenator™ Hidden Fastener System Reduces Installation Time and Improves Aesthetics
Correct Building Products®, the manufacturer of CorrectDeck® composite decking and railing systems, offers the Fastenator™ Hidden Fastener System, which dramatically reduces installation time for its Channeled Profile decking system and improves aesthetics by eliminating nail or screw... - June 29, 2007 - Correct Building Products
San Francisco Bay Area New Construction Looking East for Custom Wood Doors
A quickly growing company based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida is providing high quality custom wood doors for remodels and new construction housing for the entire United States at exceptional prices. - June 29, 2007 - Bay Area Custom Doors
DirectBuy Opens Thousand Oaks Members-Only Design Showroom
The DirectBuy Thousand Oaks location will be a low-cost, one-stop shopping destination for home improvement and remodeling. - June 28, 2007 - DirectBuy
Landquest Announces New Administrative Assistant
Jeffrey Milligan, senior vice president of Landquest, a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of communities on the East Coast, has announced that Wendy Manley has joined the firm as administrative assistant. In this position, Manley is... - June 28, 2007 - Landquest Development
Your Initial Investment into the Screw Air Compressor is Paid Back by Energy Saving
Ningbo Xinda Group Co Ltd is a ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 approved supplier for screw air compressors to several distributors and end users in developed and developing countries. The R&D team of about 300 staff is continuously monitoring and improving the quality and efficiency of the products. In... - June 28, 2007 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Directbuy Opens New Burbank Members-Only Design Showroom
The DirectBuy Burbank location will be a low-cost, one-stop shopping destination for home improvement and remodeling. - June 27, 2007 - DirectBuy
Konstructa Hire Launch Sets New Standards for Construction Site Accommodation Hire Market
The face of the construction site accommodation market is set to change dramatically with the launch of Konstructa Hire Ltd, a new temporary accommodation hire company. - June 27, 2007 - Konstructa