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Blue Ribbon Residential Construction President Receives Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Designation
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction has announced that John Sperath, president of the company, has received a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Home Builders Association. To receive the CAPS designation, Sperath was required to complete a three-day program... - June 16, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
DirectBuy of Toronto North Celebrates 10 Years of Member Service
DirectBuy’s Markham showroom to host a celebration and charity auction for FightSMA, a charity fighting Spinal Muscular Atrophy. - June 14, 2007 - DirectBuy
Bob Moore Construction Participates in Largest Construction Safety Stand Down in Texas History
Bob Moore Construction recently participated in the largest construction safety stand-down in Texas state history. On May 16, 2007 major construction projects across the state stopped production to participate in the SAFE Stand Down, which was organized by the AGC. The stand down lasted for 90... - June 14, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Announces New Employee
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that Tim Biggs has joined the company as a sales coordinator. In this position, Biggs will be responsible for overseeing the company’s exteriors division and... - June 13, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Lakestone Village Project
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has started construction on Lakestone Village, a mixed-use development in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Lakestone Village will offer 380 homesites, as well as condominiums, a pool and clubhouse, office space for... - June 13, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Pelladio Developers Announces Style Search Contest for Their 950MODE Condominium Project in Northern Liberties
Pelladio Developers and Philly Style Magazine are showcasing some of Philly's hottest designers with "Style Search": An interior design contest for Pelladio Developers' 950MODE condominium project in Northern Liberties. The contest launches June 21, at Philadelphia Style Magazine's Best of Style Party. - June 11, 2007 - Pelladio Developers, LLC
Landquest Announces New Employee
Jeffery 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 William Byrnes, Jr. has joined the firm as a staff accountant. In this position, Byrnes will... - June 11, 2007 - Landquest Development
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. to Provide Fire Damage Restoration for Historic Durham Building
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 for the penthouse of the Snow Building located at... - June 11, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
CHETRA 15 and CHETRA 25 Got TUV Certificates
CHETRA – Industrial Machinery JSC offers equipment corresponding to the European Standards. - June 09, 2007 - Chetra - Industrial Machinery
Bob Moore Construction Completes Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center in Flower Mound, Texas
Bob Moore Construction recently completed the new 651,000 SF Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center for Flaherty Development in Lakeside Industrial Business Park, Flower Mound, Texas. Bob Moore Construction was general contractor for Cornerstone 1; Alliance Architects was the architect and Pacheco-Koch was the civil engineer. Lease space is available. - June 08, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
VitraStone Earns 2007 Installation, Use & Maintenance Earth Day Award
Ryan and Jamie Waxman are co-founders and creators of VitraStone Eco-Friendly Sinks and Surfaces. VitraStone is announcing its award winning product line of vessel sinks, integral sink-tops and countertops. Dedication to environmental responsibility and the social need for affordable ecological... - June 07, 2007 - VitraStone LLC
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives Guildmaster Award
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Guildmaster Award presented by GuildQuality Incorporated. The Guildmaster Award, presented annually, recognizes building... - June 07, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
The Ultimate Tool Belt Accessory Wins Handyman Seal of Approval
Beaver Brand announced today that their clip-on pencil sharpeners have been awarded the Handyman Club of America Member Tested & Recommended Seal of Approval. An essential accessory for any carpenter’s tool belt, the Beaver Brand pencil sharpeners were tested by over 400 carpenters and craftsmen in real-world situations, and are featured in the June 2007 issue of “Handy.” - June 07, 2007 - Beaver Brand, Inc
The Construction Centre Helps the Building Industry Move Forward
The Construction Centre today announced four new valuable additions to its website; Exhibitions & Events, University and College Courses, Building Regulations and Construction Work in a bid to help further promote careers and business in the building industry. - June 06, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Protecta Introduces Their New Re-designed Pro™ Fall Protection Harness Range
Designed to provide total compliance, absolute confidence and value, without compromise - June 06, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia
DirectBuy Opens New Shreveport Members-Only Design Showroom
DirectBuy of Shreveport will be a low cost, one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - June 05, 2007 - DirectBuy
Small Business Research Board Study: Small Businesses in Canada Optimistic; Predict Steady or Improving Economy, Revenues Next 12 Months According to Latest SBRB Report
Businesses to focus on staff training, finding quality employees, improving or adding automation or technology to boost productivity says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with Integrated Business Analysis. - June 05, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Complete Soundproofing Launches Operations, Offers Solutions for a Noisy World
Complete Soundproofing, a total solutions provider for a broad range of acoustical and noise barrier problems, announces that it has set up operations in San Diego to help homeowners and businesses combat the ever-increasing dissonance of urban living. “We are working with architects,... - June 05, 2007 - Complete Soundproofing
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Completes Damage Restoration Efforts On Greenville Church
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 water damage restoration on The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville, N.C. Most of the... - June 04, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
New Website Promises to Help Homeowners and Contractors
A new website has been designed to help homeowners get home improvement work done and get it done within their budget. The name of the website is budgetbidmaster.com. Through budgetbidmaster.com individuals and contractors can view open bids with detailed information on the project, such as the... - June 03, 2007 - BudgetBIDMaster.com
Response to Planning White Paper from The Construction Centre.co.uk
Following the release of the Planning White Paper by Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly on Monday last week, The Construction Centre has welcomed the proposals but with a degree of caution. - June 02, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Bond&Fill Expands Nationwide as a Vendor for the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC)
Bond&Fill’s field-tested line of high performance sealants and adhesives are specially formulated to bond, fill and repair exterior or interior PVC trim, vinyl, and aluminum products, including Kleer, AZEK, KOMA, Versatex, Fypon, and ATW. - June 01, 2007 - Bond&Fill
Sportexe Takes Johns Hopkins to 2007 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title
Blue Jays Use Sportexe Turf to Capture NCAA Championship - May 31, 2007 - Sportexe
New, Environmentally Friendly Large Format Paper Offered at wabpapersupply.com
WAB Paper Supply has announced the debut of a new paper to their line-up of reprographic printing supplies. The new “green paper” is virtually equivalent to the standard paper widely used in the large format printing industry, but creates less impact on the environment. The paper is... - May 31, 2007 - WAB Paper Supply
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Exterior Facelift
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Exterior Facelift from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue Ribbon... - May 31, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
NH Remodeling Firm Matches Spring Boutique Proceeds for Nashua Pastoral Care Center
Nashua, NH-based remodeling firm G.M. Roth announced the results of a fundraiser held to support the Nashua Pastoral Care Center, and announced the donation of a matching contribution to the non-profit agency that supports low-income individuals and families at-risk of homelessness with the basic necessities of life. - May 31, 2007 - G.M. Roth
Partnership Taps Into the Texas Market with Innovative Playground Equipment
Ulrich Barn Builders, LLC announced today the launch of its newest products geared towards family fun and entertainment. Wooden outdoor playground equipment built by Playmor Swing Sets will be available at all Ulrich Barn Builders locations. Playmor Swing Sets produce a high quality brand of... - May 31, 2007 - Sagentic Web Design
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Design Showroom in Long Beach
DirectBuy of Long Beach, a low-cost alternative to retail, will be a one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - May 30, 2007 - DirectBuy
Isserman Consulting Creates Strategic Partnership with Mammoth Distribution
Isserman Consulting, a leading provider of communications and web development and strategy solutions has today announced that it has created a strategic partnership with Las Vegas-based Mammoth Distribution to build an online presence for its retail and wholesale power equipment... - May 26, 2007 - Mammoth Distribution
Verde Energy Improves the Renewable Energy Customer Experience
Deploys Online Customer Relationship Management Portal for Renewable Energy Contractors - May 23, 2007 - Verde Energy
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Attic Over $100,000
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Attic Over $100,000 from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue... - May 23, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Inks Deal with Ivy Chase Apartments
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 by Ivy Chase Apartments to provide fire and water damage restoration. Ivy Chase Apartments,... - May 23, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
The Construction Centre Sees Rise in Searches as UK Responds to New Smoking Ban Laws
The Construction Centre today announced that searches on its website for signage and smoking shelters have increased significantly over the last two months, as businesses prepare for the new smoking ban laws which come into effect on 1st July 2007. - May 23, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Sound Wall Enclosure Engineered to Reduce Shredder Sound Near Residential Community
Sturgis Iron and Metal retained Acoustical Solutions to assist in a continuous effort to “coexist” with the surrounding residential community in Elkhart, Indiana. After the installation of the Mega-Shredder at the Sturgis facility, Acoustical Solutions was brought in to perform additional sound mitigation, including the design of a sound wall enclosure. - May 22, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2007 Outstanding Construction Award for Mouser Electronics Project
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2007 Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch-Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The company was selected as the top submission in the category of Industrial / Warehouse Over $5 Million. This is a statewide competition, and the award comes on the heels of Bob Moore Construction winning the Summit Award from QUOIN / AGC. - May 21, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Developer's Vision is Catalyst for More Commercial Development
Turning a former landfill into a $90 million retail complex has caused neighboring landowners to rehab, recycle, rebuild in Reading, Mass. - May 18, 2007 - Dickinson Development
The Construction Centre.co.uk Seeks to Help Reduce the UK Building Industry Skills Shortage
The Construction Centre today issued concern for the UK building industry, which is currently seeing continued improvement and buoyancy in the market but which is also simultaneously experiencing a skills shortage. Many industry pundits have also highlighted their worries that despite the apparent... - May 18, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Storm Smart Industries Receives Award from Governor Charlie Crist
The annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference Awards Banquet, held in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday evening, concluded with Fort Myers-based Storm Smart Industries receiving the ‘Corporate Award’ presented to Storm Smart Industries President Brian Rist. Nominated by staff members of the... - May 17, 2007 - Storm Smart
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.handymandesmoines.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - May 16, 2007 - Handy Guy
DBI-SALA Introduces i-Safe™ Intelligent Safety System
Fall protection enters the information age - RFID equipped personal protective equipment combined with web-enabled information management. - May 16, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia
DirectBuy Awards Winnipeg Family $25,000 Home Makeover
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, awards Winnipeg member with $25,000 home makeover. - May 15, 2007 - DirectBuy
Satori Group, Inc. and Deltek, Inc. Announce Relationship to Provide Integrated Best of Class Reporting, Analytics, and Profitability Management for Project Focused Firms
Satori Group Inc., a premier provider of enterprise class business intelligence and business performance management applications to law firms, professional services, and consumer products companies and Deltek, the leading provider of enterprise management software for project-focused organizations... - May 15, 2007 - Satori Group, Inc.
ProtectConnect Names Stephen P. Anderson as New CEO
Stephen P. Anderson has been named Chief Executive Officer for ProtectConnect, a modular wiring systems device manufacturer, located in Irvine, California. Anderson's responsibilities will include oversight of all branding, customer service and product development for the company, plus maximization... - May 12, 2007 - ProtectConnect
Eastern Refinishing - Bathtub Reglazing Specialists Introduce Hot Tub, Spa and Swimming Pool Restoration
Eastern Refinishing Inc., the largest bathtub and tile refinishing company in North America, in operation for nearly 35 years, has just expanded its product line to include hot tub, spa and swimming pool restoration. Hawk Laboratories, an industry leader in refinishing products, which Eastern Refinishing uses exclusively, has used its extensive knowledge database to develop an array of premium pool, hot tub and spa refinishing products to suit any application. - May 11, 2007 - Eastern Refinishing Inc.
Correct Building Products(R) Introduces CorrectDeck RapidRail(R) CX in Stone White with Microban(R) Antimicrobial Product Protection
New Composite Railing Provides Aesthetically Appealing Low-Luster Finish and the Warm Look of Painted Wood - May 10, 2007 - Correct Building Products
Low-Maintenance Composite Decking Recycled and Recyclable
Correct Building Products (R) expands recycling to include jobsite scrap - May 10, 2007 - Correct Building Products
“Zoo Furniture” Expands Concrete Product Line
Front Range Precast Concrete (FRPC), manufacturers of concrete utility structures for septic service, water cisterns, and advanced treatment units are producing a new product line for 2007. Prefabricated concrete housing for animals like Athos and Diesel is another way FRPC helps contribute to the... - May 10, 2007 - Front Range Precast Concrete
DirectBuild Lends More Than a Helping Hand to the Kempe Foundation
DirectBuild’s Dream Home Will Improve Children’s Reality - May 10, 2007 - DirectBuild Franchising LLC
Practice Makes Perfect at LSU on Sportexe Turf … Tigers Send 12 to NFL, Including No. 1 Pick
JaMarcus Russell Leads LSU to New Record with Four First-Round Picks - May 04, 2007 - Sportexe
Base Builders Announces the Release of Praesto 7.5 - Enhancing the Functionality of its Centralized Practice Management Software Products
Praesto products are optimized software solutions that centralize job tracking, project and business management systems for Architecture and Engineering Firms and Facility/Campus Management Organizations - May 04, 2007 - Base Builders