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Forget Buying Internet Leads When You Can Get Them for Free
Are your purchased leads not producing the results you anticipated? Nationwide website offers free leads to all contractors in the service industry; no strings attached. - October 24, 2007 - Contract Spot
Abelard Construction Company and National Storm Management, Inc. Discontinue Merger Discussions
Companies reach mutual agreement to pursue different paths. - October 24, 2007 - Abelard Construction
KVM Tools Shares Their Success and Growth
KVMTools.com a leading value-added reseller today announced that it now offers more than 400 manufacturers offering the large selection of power tools, air tools and hand tools as well as fasteners, and accessories available at guaranteed lowest prices. - October 23, 2007 - KVM Tools Inc
New Technology Defeats Moisture in Cold Attics and Potentially Enables Household Energy Savings
Ventotech is the spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden that develops and sells a new technology for cost- and energy efficient moisture and mold control for enclosed construction spaces such as cold attic spaces. The technology is based on years of research and the innovator is well known Professor Carl-Eric Hagentoft. Recently, a product line for cold pitched roofs and attics was released. Ventotech will attend the Roofex exhibition in Manchester, UK, 22nd of November. - October 23, 2007 - Ventotech AB
Abelard Joins as Sponsor to Help End Hunger
The Neighborhood House Hunger Learning Series works to eliminate hunger in Minnesota, and help low-income Americans move from poverty to self-sufficiency - October 22, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Abelard Certifies Seven in CertainTeed Quality Programs
Abelard Construction, the premier residential restoration firm in the Midwest, announced today that seven employees in its St. Louis office have completed rigorous quality training and certification from CertainTeed, North America's leading exterior and interior building products... - October 22, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Dexter Foundry Introduces DuraDex Iron™
DuraDex Iron™ offers as-cast value compared to heat treated materials such as Quench & Tempered and Austempered Ductile Irons. - October 20, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Bryant-Phillips Associates Completes Fire Damage Restoration for Knightdale Residence
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has completed fire and smoke damage restoration services for a Knightdale residence. The home suffered severe... - October 19, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
The Construction Centre.co.uk Calls for Further Investigation Into Diesel Particulate Filters for Site Plant in London
The Construction Centre.co.uk announced today its support of the Construction Plant Hire Association’s (CPA) lobby to revise key elements of the Best Practice Guidance, issued by the Greater London Authority, in order to help plant owners and suppliers transition to meet EU emission standards. - October 19, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Redding's First Condo Conversion Opens Models with Three Car Giveaway
Monaco Condominiums, Redding's first condo conversion project, opens their models with a unique incentive of a new car to the first three purchasers. - October 17, 2007 - Affordable Housing Investments, LLC
Demolition Begins on Festival Marketplace Mall in Arlington, Texas; Closed Mall Makes Way for 1.3. Million SF Pioneer 360 Business Park
Bob Moore Construction has begun demolition of Arlington's Forum 303 / Festival Marketplace Mall to make way for three new office / warehouse facilities. Demolition of the closed mall began in September and will be completed in November, clearing the way for the new Pioneer 360 Business Park; the $55 million of construction for this business park will include 1.3 million square feet of office and warehouse space. - October 13, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
United States Congressman Joseph Courtney Convenes Construction Industry Summit with University of Connecticut Officials
Future Meetings Already Planned - October 12, 2007 - CT Laborers' District Council
Brown’s Zero Carbon Tax Breaks Don’t Go Far Enough, Says UK Online Building Directory; the Construction Centre.co.uk
Gordon Brown’s announcement in May this year that new carbon zero homes would be exempt from stamp duty was positively received by both the public and construction industry. However, The Construction Centre.co.uk today voiced its concern that the directive to build zero carbon homes is not being achieved. - October 12, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Bob Moore Construction Completes CIGNA Call Center in Denison, Texas
Bob Moore Construction recently completed the dramatic 140,000 SF CIGNA Call Center / Operations Center in Denison, Texas for CMC - Commercial Realty Group. The CIGNA building was the 45th successful collaboration between CMC and Bob Moore Construction in a business relationship that spans a quarter century. - October 11, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Begins Expansion to Walnut Creek
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Walnut Creek, a single-family home community development in Raleigh. Walnut Creek is centrally located inside the beltline in southeast Raleigh and within a 10-minute drive... - October 11, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Bryant-Phillips Associates Named to Inc. 5,000 List
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the firm has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The Inc. 5,000,... - October 11, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
PDC Affordable Housing Welcomes John Kynes
District Director for Former U.S. Rep. Jim Davis of Florida Joins Affordable Housing Consulting Group - October 10, 2007 - PDC Affordable Housing
developer sales group, llc Purchases New Corporate Headquarters in North Miami, Florida
developer sales group, llc a leading provider of exclusive sales, marketing & leasing services for the real estate industry announced the purchase of its new corporate headquarters in North Miami in a stylish new office condo named “THE BLDG,” effective immediately. developer sales... - October 09, 2007 - developer sales group, llc
Bryant-Phillips Associates Releases Podcast on Managing Water Damage
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced the release of a podcast providing tips on managing water damage to a home or office. In this podcast, Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates,... - October 08, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Bob Moore Construction to Build Office / Warehouse in South Dallas, Texas Suburb for First Industrial Realty Trust
Bob Moore Construction will be breaking ground on a major new office and warehouse building south of Dallas in early November, on behalf of developer First Industrial Realty Trust. The 758,922 SF office and warehouse building will be located in the DalPort Business Park in Wilmer, Texas, along... - October 08, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
DEACOM Software Helps Modular Building Manufacturers Focus on Growth
Deacom, Inc. announces that Chaparral Industries, a manufacturer of modular residential, commercial, and recreational buildings, is implementing the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to improve its business processes in order to facilitate... - October 06, 2007 - Deacom
Even the Samaritans Need Help from Panther Platform Rentals
Panther Platform Rentals recently supplied the Samaritans with a V20 truck mounted boom to take down a large banner that spanned the width of Tunnel Road, just off Reigate High Street in Surrey. A number of avenues had been explored in aiding the taking down of the 5 metre wide banner, but Panther Platform Rentals came up with a suitable solution. - October 05, 2007 - Panther Platform Rentals
New Purchasing Manager for Atlantic Supply
Michael Gordon named as Purchasing Manager for all locations of Atlantic Drilling Supply, Inc. - October 05, 2007 - Atlantic Drilling Supply, Inc.
Registration Now Open for Largest U.S. Maritime Industry Trade Show
International WorkBoat Show scheduled for November in New Orleans; Record Number of Exhibitors and Customer Expected - October 04, 2007 - Diversified Business Communications
Disney Entrepreneur Center Makes “Construction Connections” Happen
The Disney Entrepreneur Center has teamed up with Hardin Construction and Austin Commercial to help local contractors and sub-contractors make connections with local infrastructure projects. This is a free event. Your business card is your ticket. - October 04, 2007 - Disney Entrepreneur Center
MiracleTruss Launches New and Improved Website
New website provides valuable information to consumers looking for versatile steel buildings. - October 03, 2007 - MiracleTruss
DirectBuy Launches DirectBuyArticles.com
Online article database provides advice on home building, decorating and remodeling. - October 03, 2007 - DirectBuy
(BRRN) Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network Offering Greener Paint Products for 2008. Diy Resurfacing Market to Benefit.
Bathtub refinishing and reglazing industry to follow new government guidelines for paint coating manufactures. California based Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network leading the way by introducing low VOC bathtub refinishing coatings to the do-it-yourself market. - October 03, 2007 - Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network
Abelard Construction Cited for Customer Satisfaction
Premier Restoration Firm Tracks Feedback for One Year and is Rewarded with Customers Praising Everything from Friendly Crews, Prompt Service, to Help with Adjusters - October 03, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Sportexe Announces Changes
Following its acquisition in the first quarter of 2007 by private investment firm Insight Equity, Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry for the past 18 years, has undergone an extensive review of its operations with a view to enhancing cost effectiveness and functional efficiency. - October 02, 2007 - Sportexe
RedneckJobs.com, a New Job Site Just for Rednecks Launches Today
RedneckJobs.com, the first employment web site designed for “redneck workers,” has launched today. From office workers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and construction workers to municipal supervisors, construction foremen, and business owners, rednecks comprise a large segment of the American workforce. - October 02, 2007 - RedneckJobs, LLC
Landquest Wins Best Places to Work Award
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 the firm has been recognized as one of the 2007 Best Places to Work by Triangle Business... - October 01, 2007 - Landquest Development
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New EZ-LINE™ Retractable Horizontal Lifeline System
Temporary Lightweight System Retracts into Housing for Easier Storage and Use. - September 27, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia
Bryant-Phillips Associates Releases Podcast Introducing Guarantee Program
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced the release of a podcast providing information on the firm’s new guarantee program. In this podcast, Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips... - September 27, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Moblize Launches Web Portal to Monitor, Track and Control Virtually Any Fixed and Mobile Asset in Real Time for Any Industry Like Mining, Oil Gas and Commercial Fleet Etc
Moblize, an innovator in providing real time surveillance technologies solutions to enable Smart Services for industries like oil and gas, commercial fleet, construction, power generation and mining, today announced the official release of the Megs1.5 web portal to monitor any remote fixed and... - September 26, 2007 - moblize.com
Old Fashioned Ingenuity Becomes Today’s Environmentally Friendly Solution
Whatever one’s stance on global warming happens to be, rising temperatures are driving everyone to find the best way to cool homes down. Today’s customers are more concerned than ever before with buying products that are environmentally sound and affordable. But long before the need for... - September 26, 2007 - Empire Vant Equip. co., Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces Additions to Braxton Village
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Braxton Village, a single-family home community development in Holly Springs, N.C. Convenient to Cary, Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park, Braxton Village will offer... - September 26, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Wiese Company Named to 2007 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 for 3rd Year Running
The Wiese Company has been named to the 2007 Top 500 list of remodeling firms by Qualified Remodeler Magazine for the 3rd year running. The annual listing is published to recognize remodeling firms for six criteria of success: Annual sales volume for the previous year, total number of years in... - September 26, 2007 - The Wiese Company
The Wiese Company Named a 2007 Market Leader by Professional Remodeler Magazine
Professional Remodeler has named The Wiese Company as a 2007 Market Leader in the Boston area. The 2007 Market Leaders list represents the top five remodeling firms in 20 of the largest remodeling markets throughout the country. “We are pleased to be recognized by an industry publication and... - September 26, 2007 - The Wiese Company
Weekend Improvements- Residential and Pasture Fencing in Raleigh NC
Weekend Improvements provides high quality residential and pasture fencing at reasonable rates. Raleigh North Carolina's newest fence company. - September 25, 2007 - WeekendImprovements.com
Goldberg Project in Malaysia Has Royal Visit
The Banyan Curve at Port Dickson, one of Goldberg & Partners favourite developments, was proud to receive a royal visit from the former King of Malaysia. For the Water & Garden Chalet Development another achievement to get the royal blessing. - September 22, 2007 - Goldberg & Partners Global Real Estate LLC
Heritage Wake Forest Wins Six 2007 STARS Awards
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Heritage Wake Forest was awarded six 2007 STARS Awards from the N.C. Home Builders Association at the annual STARS Awards Gala during the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference in... - September 20, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
DenMark Construction Wins Three 2007 Excellence Awards
Kim Yontosh, senior marketing manager for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that DenMark Construction was honored with three 2007 Excellence Awards from Residential Design & Build magazine. DenMark Construction was awarded The Great Room, Outdoor Living... - September 18, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Launches New Web Site
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, an award-winning, fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced the launch of the company’s new Web site at http://www.blue-ribbon-construction.com. The new... - September 17, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Bryant-Phillips Associates Contracted for Restoration After Lightning Strikes Cary Home
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has been contracted to provide fire and water damage restoration to a Cary residence. The damage occurred after the... - September 17, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston and the HPW Foundation Sponsors Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that the company along with the HPW foundation will sponsor the 2nd Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary. The event will feature a live auction of unique,... - September 14, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Local Area Network Controlled Environment Systems Corporation Announces LANce MPU for Offline Home Automation
LANce MPU delivers hard wired, distributed home automation with emphasis on energy conservation, user ergonomics, ease of installation and simple programmability all from the controller station. - September 12, 2007 - Local Area Network Controlled Environments Corp.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Names Builder Representative for Peakway Village
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Steve Tate has been named builder representative for Peakway Village in Apex. Tate has over 10 years experience in luxury residential real estate. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Ohio... - September 11, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Show Me How Videos Releases Two More Instructional Videos
Show Me How Videos is pleased to announce another in their instructional videos, this one on Electrical Code Inspection with Rick Neall, a veteran electrical code inspector. This video was filmed in Maryland. Rick Neall is a seasoned code inspector and instructor. This is the second and third... - September 11, 2007 - Show Me How Videos
Secrets to Marketing Real Estate on the Internet
Has today’s real estate market brought your business to a standstill? Home Builders included in the survey results indicated that their highest quality leads come from online sources. - September 10, 2007 - Affordable Web Design and Marketing, Inc.