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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle Releases Podcast on Choosing a General Contractor
Podcast Addresses What to Do When Using a Contractor. - January 08, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Charlies Angels Residential Designer Signs on with Vintage Cottage House Plans to Sell His Plans
Vintage Cottage House Plans is providing by making the process of buying house plans and building the home easier. He is selling his home designs on VCHP. - January 07, 2007 - Vintage Cottage House Plans
CalTrans Reserves Over $20 Billion Dollars in Infrastructure Building Bonds Exclusively to Small Businesses; the SBDC is Here to Assist Small Business in the RFP Process
Strategically placed California Construction Contracting Programs, all located within existing Small Business Development Centers, offers the free training and counseling you need to enhance your ability to bid for and win state highway construction contracts. - January 07, 2007 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Bob Moore Construction's Ed McGuire Appointed to Prestigious Committee for the American Concrete Institute
Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction, has been appointed as a consulting member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 301 - Specifications for Concrete group. Founded in 1904, the ACI is recognized as a leading source of guidance and... - January 02, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Construction / Contractor Industry Confidence Rebounds 11 Points to 42.04: Owners, Managers Project Greater Optimism
General economy, cost of materials, interest rates three top concerns. Reducing expenses leading priority for 2007 - December 30, 2006 - Small Business Research Board
Marble Master Wins Jaeger's London Store in Regents Street Marble Restoration Contract
Marble Master Wins Prestigeous Stores Antique Marble Floor Restoration Contract - December 21, 2006 - Marble Master Ltd
Rammer Vibrating Compactor Launched in South Africa
Goscor Engines and Forestry announced the launch of Meiwa Japan´s 70 Kg rammer (RT-70R). Rammers are used in all aspects relating to building and construction industry as well as trench compaction for the laying of pipelines and are exposed to heavy-duty use. Ground is compacted prior to... - December 20, 2006 - Goscor Power Products
Charleston Common at Alexander Place Announces Opening of Phase V
North Raleigh Community to Sell Last Phase of Homes - December 12, 2006 - Charleston Homes
New Florida Management Company Stirs Up Competition
Four Points strives to provide the most professional, effective, accurate and efficient property management service available. Four Points provide great property management services in the Miami and South Florida area. Four Points Property Management, Inc. is a full-service, CAM certified, residential property management company, specializing in condominium association management and condominium conversion. - December 11, 2006 - Four Points Property Management, Inc.
Phillips Builders LLC Announces Partnership with Energy Star
Phillips Builders LLC. have made a commitment to building 100% of their homes to be Energy Star Certified. - December 08, 2006 - Phillips Builders
MMI Associates, Inc. Named Agency of Record for Charleston Homes
Local Public Relations Firm Inks Deal with Regional Home Builder - November 30, 2006 - Charleston Homes
"Maintenance Performance Measures" Educational Seminar
Presented By: Dr. Joe Jacobsen. This program is designed for people who have maintenance management, plant operations or facilities management responsibilities. Sponsored By: Eagle Technology Inc. - November 30, 2006 - Eagle Technology, Inc.
LumberCell Mobile Software Debuts as Salesperson’s Sidekick
Unique Data Solutions, a premiere provider of innovative lumber software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the lumber and wood products industry, announces the immediate release of LumberCell, the coolest, must-have solution for the vibrant, self-motivated, high achieving... - November 28, 2006 - Unique Data Solutions
Storm Smart Industries Offers Resolution to Customers of Bankrupt Sarasota Shutter Company
Fort Myers, Florida: Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Southwest Florida, is offering to assist customers of a hurricane protection company that has closed its doors, potentially leaving customers behind with missing deposits and unfinished work. Storm Systems,... - November 21, 2006 - Storm Smart
Vintage Cottage House Plans
Architects Make Money While on the Beach: Homeowners Pay One-Fourth Cost for Custom Designs. - November 21, 2006 - Higgins Marketing
Prime Edge Asbuilt Services Proposes a New Method for Building Field Data Verifications
Prime Edge Asbuilt Services has launched AsbuiltEdge Technologies in an effort to develop applications to support newly invented building data collection method. - November 17, 2006 - Prime Edge Asbuilt Services
Vicon Industries Partners with Optellios: Provides Video Surveillance Component to Fiber Patrol Perimeter Protection
Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, today announced that the Fiber Patrol Division of Optellios, Incorporated has entered into a partnership with Vicon Industries to incorporate Vicon’s ViconNet Digital Video Management system into Fiber... - November 15, 2006 - Optellios
NCDOT Announces Temporary Traffic Pattern on Cary Parkway Overpass of U.S. 1/64 in Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will install a temporary traffic pattern on Cary Parkway over U.S. 1/64 in Cary, beginning on Monday, Nov. 13 at 9 p.m., weather permitting. The newly constructed entrance ramp and loops from Cary Parkway onto U.S. 1/64 northbound and... - November 10, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Colorado Cabinet Coatings Under New Ownership
New owners, Steve and Ginny Warren, bring Colorado Cabinet Coatings decorating expertise and excellent customer service. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are quickly, easily and affordably updated using industrial strength coatings with a smooth, durable finish. - November 08, 2006 - Colorado Cabinet Coatings of Colorado Springs
NCDOT To Shift Traffic on Northbound U.S. 1/64 In Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will shift northbound traffic on U.S. 1/64 in Cary, beginning on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Traffic from Tryon Road to I-40 will be shifted to the permanent inside northbound lanes to complete work on the outside lanes. - November 03, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Cavalier Builders President Elected to TBA Board of Remodelers
Cavalier Builders, Inc., a locally owned and operated full service contractor in Hampton Roads, is pleased to announce that Brian Twiddy has been elected to the board of Tidewater Builders Association Remodeling Council. As a Board member, Mr. Twiddy will facilitate and assist in meeting the... - October 31, 2006 - Cavalier Builders
Storm Smart Industries Certified to Participate in 'My Safe Florida Home' Initiative
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) has approved Storm Smart Industries as a Participating Contractor in the My Safe Florida Home Program. This program is designed to assist Florida homeowners in protecting their homes from the perils of hurricane-force winds by providing a matching grant of up to $5,000 towards those code-approved products being installed on their homes. - October 30, 2006 - Storm Smart
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. Announces Burgess WISe™, a High-tech, Wireless Inspection System
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc., a Third-Party Quality Improvement Consulting firm, announced today the deployment of Burgess WISe™, a high-tech, Wireless Inspection System. Burgess WISe™ allows Burgess Field Consultants the ability to record observed deficiencies in... - October 26, 2006 - Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc.
Frank Harmon to Design NC Oyster Hatchery Facilities
Frank Harmon, FAIA, of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, has been selected to design up to three oyster hatchery facilities and/or oyster research and education facilities along the coast for the North Carolina Aquarium Division. Harmon will also work with the Division to design educational... - October 20, 2006 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Bryant-Phillips Associates Sponsor in Nationwide Insurance Golf Tournament
Local General Contractor Sponsors Tournament to Benefit United Way - October 03, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
The Debate Continues on the Potential for Homebuilder Stocks to Rebound
Despite the Lows in Homebuilder Stocks this Year, the Industry Continues to Show Signs of Strength - September 28, 2006 - InvestorIdeas.com
Exterior Research and Design Announces Name Change, Celebrates Anniversary
Exterior Research and Design has changed its name to Trinity | ERD. Along with the new name comes the unveiling of a new logo and website. The name change coincides with Trinity | ERD’s 20th year in operation. Trinity | ERD looked back to its roots for a name to celebrate that... - September 19, 2006 - Trinity | ERD
Online Industrial Supply Marketplace Adds Thousands of Construction Equipment Offerings
New directory offers a significant selection of construction equipment and machinery from international manufacturers and distributors serving North America, United Kingdom, Australia and European Union markets. - September 16, 2006 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Modular Kaleidoscape Carpet Tile™ Transforms Flooring Design, Installation and Economics for the Hospitality Industry
Binvetec's new Kaleidoscape Carpet Tile will be showcased at the HD Boutique Expo in Miami Beach September 18-19. See the tiles in action at Booth #1872. - September 14, 2006 - Binvetec
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen to Exhibit at the Southern Ideal Home Show
Local Remodeling Company To Participate In Triangle Home Show. - September 13, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Storm Smart Creates Training Curriculum for Job Creation and Industry Standardization
In an effort to 'self-police' an industry with no training standards or curriculum, Storm Smart Industries has joined efforts with the State of Florida to create appropriate training programs and core curriculum standards for all those who will receive licensing to install code-approved hurricane protection products. - September 13, 2006 - Storm Smart
NCDOT To Reduce Lanes On Walnut Street In Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will temporarily reduce a section of Walnut Street in Cary to one lane in each direction between Kingston Ridge and Buck Jones Road daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 15, weather permitting. - September 11, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
New Program Helps Homeowners Jump Start Katrina Rebuilding
A new program, called Total Action Teams, is being introduced on the Gulf Coast to assist home and business owners rebuild following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The program, introduced by Gulfstaff LLC of Biloxi, Miss., enables property owners to act as their own contractors, saving them much money and time and giving them greater control over their projects. Nearly $13 billion in homeowner assistance grants coming into Mississippi and Louisiana are enabling many residents to finally rebuild. - September 08, 2006 - Gulfstaff LLC
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Provides Personal Chef to Clients
Personal Chef To Prepare Meal For Four In Newly Remodeled Kitchen. - September 07, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
MCFIII Corporation Offers Revenue Generating Cost Cutting Tools to the Home Improvement Industry
The MCFIII Co. today announced the introduction of DIY-Expertbots, an exciting feature-rich Artificial Intelligence software to the Home improvement Industry. MCFIII Co. has spent over eight years developing this cutting edge AI interactive technology. MCFIII has been using this underlying... - September 07, 2006 - MCFIII Co
SEPI Engineering Group Announces New Vice President of Site Development
William Piver Selected to Lead Site Development Operations. - September 05, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Bryant-Phillips Associates Announces New Director of Marketing
Former Panosonic Executive Named Director of Marketing. - September 01, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Announces New Designer
Lori Wathen Named Designer for DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen. - August 25, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
SEPI Engineering Group Announces New Site Development Project Manager
Rick Baker Named Project Manager at Transportation Engineering Firm. - August 23, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Replacement Steps
Replacementsteps is a product constructed to out perform all current forms of exterior stair steps in relation to cost, installation, longevity, maintenance, and attractiveness. - August 17, 2006 - Replacement Steps
SEPI Engineering Group Acquires Piver & Associates, P.A.
Raleigh-based Transportation Engineering Firm Adds Site Engineering Expertise. - August 15, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
NCDOT To Temporarily Reduce Wide Load Width Limit To 12 Feet
On The I-40 East Bound Ramp From U.S. 1/64 Northbound. - August 01, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Cedar Built of Fort Worth Announces Web Site Release with Sagentic Web Design
Providing a vast array of backyard amenities, Cedar Built of Fort Worth heralds their services online in collaboration with Sagentic Web Design, one of the nation’s leading strategic marketing and design firms. Cedar Built of Fort Worth takes great pride in being “Your backyard... - August 01, 2006 - Sagentic Web Design
Land Yourself a Bargain with a Self Build Home - Building the House of Your Dreams Can Actually Save You Money
Recent research by HomePlots (the online plot portal) suggests that over 25,000 people a year embark on self-build projects, either doing all or part of the work themselves, or employing a team of builders and architects to undertake the creation of their dream home for them. In fact, HomePlot’s research suggests that self-builds can be worth as much as 30% more than the land and build costs the moment they are put onto the open market. - July 28, 2006 - HomePlots
National Coatings Corporation Gets an A+
National Coatings wins the highly competitive LAUSD bid for cool roofing. Building on experience and knowledge from supplying Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas, NV, National celebrates the big win in the City of Angels. - July 22, 2006 - National Coatings Corporation
Buildingctgreen.com Posts Q & A with Master Green Developer Stephen Soler
Soler recently discussed with buildingctgreen.com staff how he engaged stakeholders and developed a sustainable plan for this quite suburban town in Southwestern Connecticut. The project has recieved national recognition and has become a model green building project that aims to become one of the first LEED-certified communities. - July 19, 2006 - AuctorVerno, LLC
NCDOT To Temporarily Shift Northbound Traffic On U.S. 1/64 In Cary At The I-40 Eastbound Entrance Ramp
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will temporarily shift northbound U.S.1/64 traffic at the I-40 eastbound entrance ramp on Friday, July 7 at 9 p.m, weather permitting. The lanes will be shifted onto newly constructed lanes adjacent to the median, to allow for work to... - July 07, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Fund For Builders, LP Growth Update
Tim Lyons Appointed Chief Financial Officer; David J. Reinsdorf Appointed Vice President-Asset Management; New Office Open in Northbrook, IL. - June 29, 2006 - Fund for Builders
Storm Catcher Received Texas Department of Insurance Approval
Storm Catcher Inc., a division of Storm Smart Industries, and the manufacturer of the Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Systems, has been approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Recognized in the Gulf and Western States as the pre-eminent authority on building codes and... - June 20, 2006 - Storm Smart
Data Builder Expands e-PCS Integration Engine
Data Builder, Inc., leading provider of data management solutions and services for the Building Industry, today announced additional features to their Data Builder e-PCS Integration Engine. Enhancements include expanded construction project management integration with Meridian’s Prolog in... - June 16, 2006 - Data Builder, Inc.