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PONTE HEALTH Brings Vertical Medical City to Downtown Chicago at the Loop to Serve the City's Elders
Vertical Medical City, LLC, a new Lean Mid Rise Development Project is coming to the core of Downtown Chicago in the Loop. The primary focus of the facility is to bring into the Urban Core the Next Level Assisted Living, Care, and Wellness for Residents and Outpatients 60 and over. Developer PONTE HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC is securing a Closing of 424-434 S. Wabash Ave. - May 04, 2019 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Toll Brothers to Build New Community South of Parker
Toll Brothers announced that it will start building 30 homes this summer in a new community just south of the town of Parker. Toll Brothers at The Timbers will be an exclusive and secluded community that features oversized home sites nestled among native pine trees and gently rolling hills with... - May 03, 2019 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Understanding 5-Year Sprinkler Inspections and Pipe Corrosion Webinar
Telgian’s Tracey Bellamy to present NFPA 25 Understanding 5-Year Sprinkler Inspections and Pipe Corrosion webinar. - May 03, 2019 - Telgian
May is Deck Safety Month®
During Deck Safety Month® and throughout the year, homeowners can take advantage of resources and tools from the North American Decking and Railing Association to ensure the security and longevity of their decks. - May 01, 2019 - The North American Deck and Railing Association
Habitat for Humanity Owners to Receive a Surprise Gift During the 2019 Women’s Build
Two Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Pasadena, CA will receive a special housewarming gift during the 2019 Women’s Build hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity on Friday, May 3. The homeowners will be a given a new Sonos soundbar by Emilygrene Corp., a Southern... - May 01, 2019 - Emilygrene Corp.
Baltimore Fill Dirt Contractor Discusses Landscaping for Water Drainage
A Baltimore fill dirt contractor at Dirt Connections released a blog discussing how to use fill dirt to create landscaping that allows for water drainage. Proper drainage can help protect houses and yards that are in areas that experience heavy rainfall. Better water drainage in your home's... - May 01, 2019 - Dirt Connections
Emergency Roof Tarping Discussed by Fairfax Roof Replacement Contractors
The Fairfax roof replacement contractors at Beyond Exteriors released a blog outlining what homeowners should know about emergency roof tarping. - May 01, 2019 - Beyond Exteriors
Reliant Roofing Launches New and Innovative Solar and Hurricane Protection Packages
Reliant Roofing, Northeast Florida’s highest-rated roofing contractor, has announced new services to revolutionize their customer’s roofing experience by incorporating solar roofing technology and full envelope hurricane protection. Starting May 1 of 2019, Reliant Roofing will be... - April 30, 2019 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Omega Consultants Earns Gold Award for Safety
Omega Consultants received The Mosaic Company Gold Award for Excellence in Safety Leadership and Performance for 2018. Omega President, Steve McCormick, and Vice President, Kristin McCormick, were honored with their 8th Award at the 12th Annual Mosaic Contractor Awards Luncheon, where contractors... - April 29, 2019 - Omega Consultants
Global eTraining Releases ISO 19650 Global BIM Standards
Global eTraining adds ISO 19650 Compliant Global BIM Standards Courses inside the "GeT Everything" library. - April 28, 2019 - Global eTraining
Big Trees Inc. Provides Large Tree Privacy Screen to Home
Big Trees Inc., (https://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company, provided a large tree privacy screen, consisting of 10 trees, to the back yard of a home since a builder had recently removed the native forest. A woman had called into Big Trees with her story of the forest having... - April 28, 2019 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
JOA, Subconsultant to Hout Construction Services, Inc., Begins Work on Transit Facility Projects for the Orange County Transportation Authority
The project team, which includes Hout Construction and subconsultant JOA, will provide program and construction management services on projects at bus bases, transportation centers, and park-and-ride facilities. - April 26, 2019 - JOA
Lafferty Communities is Helping to Rebuild Sonoma County
Since the fires, homebuilder Lafferty Communities has been busy rebuilding homes and communities across Sonoma County. For more than 30 years, Lafferty Communities has been building quality homes throughout Northern California, and now, they are using their deep experience to help Sonoma County... - April 24, 2019 - Lafferty Communities
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty Explores Wood-frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Conference
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) recently explored the wood-frame construction boom and strategies for managing the related and wide-ranging risks at the 2019 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance... - April 22, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Fence Company Franchise Earns Both Local and National Recognition
Superior Fence & Rail has experienced unrivaled success in the fence industry and with its recent expansion, is the first successful fence franchise in the country. - April 19, 2019 - Superior Fence & Rail
RAC Facility Systems Group National Expansion
RAC Facility Systems Group opens new office in Hayward, CA. - April 19, 2019 - RAC Facility Systems Group
NAI Plotkin Appoints Daniel J. Moore Vice President of Brokerage Division
NAI Plotkin, a well-known, third generation commercial real estate firm based out of Springfield Massachusetts, announced the promotion today of Daniel J. Moore to Vice President, and leader of the company’s Brokerage division. President and CEO Evan Plotkin praised Dan, a 12-year veteran of... - April 18, 2019 - NAI Plotkin
T.E. Johnson & Sons Broker Makes Commitment to Excellence
Cathy Robertson, REALTOR®, GRI, ARM®, Vice President of T.E. Johnson & Sons, Winston-Salem, NC, has earned the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of Realtors®. The endorsement goes to Realtors® who have demonstrated knowledge and competency in 10... - April 17, 2019 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
Lafferty Communities Restores Historic Petaluma Home
In an age of a severe Bay Area housing shortage leading to a surge of real estate developments across the region, Lafferty Communities, a privately held, family-owned homebuilder, is doing their part to preserve the local communities where they are building. Lafferty is currently restoring a historic home in the hills of Petaluma. They will be repairing the home as it has deteriorated over time, while still preserving the features that convey its historical, cultural and architectural values. - April 17, 2019 - Lafferty Communities
ACEC New York Presents 52nd Annual Engineering Excellence Awards; Arup Wins Top Award for The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center
On Saturday, April 13, 700 consulting engineers and clients attended the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York’s (ACEC New York) 52nd annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the New York Midtown Hilton. Awards were presented to 130 ACEC New York member projects in the... - April 15, 2019 - ACEC New York
WoodAirGrille.com Announces Expansion
Online building materials firm announces relocation plans. - April 12, 2019 - WoodAirGrille.com
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Address BIM Issues and Best Practices at American Council of Engineering Companies 2019 Annual Convention
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will address Building Information Modeling (BIM) issues and best practices at the American Council of Engineering Companies... - April 11, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Precision Door Service in Columbia, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach Earn Esteemed 2018 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Precision Door Service is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2018. “The... - April 04, 2019 - Precision Garage Door Service
R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) Unveils 2019 Market Update
Annual Recap Details Environmental & Construction-related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Conditions & Forecasts. - April 03, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Growth Planned for Southwest Orlando Region and ABD Development's Providence Golf Club Community
Growth is happening around the peaceful setting of Providence Golf Club Community, just southwest of Orlando in Davenport, Florida. A Super Publix prototype store, new Polk County high school, additional Orlando Health facilities, and increased retail and dining are planned for the area. - March 31, 2019 - ABD Development Company
New Abatement Rental Supplier, Northwest Abatement Rentals, Announces Company Launch
Northwest Abatement Rental is a new Oregon-based rental company providing abatement, remediation, and other specialty negative air equipment. Northwest Abatement Rental provides rentals locally, and can ship equipment throughout the country. - March 29, 2019 - Northwest Abatement Rental
Houston, TX Based Cinch Kit, Expands Sales Team to Washington, DC to Support Customer Expansion
Cinch Kit is pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Creamer to their growing sales team. Dustin will service the VA, DC, MD and PA region for Cinch Kit, as their customer base continues to expand. - March 26, 2019 - Cinch Kit
Pool Removal Sinkhole Questions Answered by Pool Demolition Contractor
A pool demolition contractor at Dirt Connections recently released a blog answering questions about the possibility of sinkholes appearing after a pool removal. Pool removal sinkholes are a common concern that can be easily avoided if your pool removal contractor is a high quality professional who... - March 21, 2019 - Dirt Connections
Burton Pools & Spas Inducted Into the AQUA 100
Burton Pools & Spas is proud to announce it has been inducted into the AQUA 100, an exclusive honor bestowed to just 10 North American pool and spa retailers each year. The AQUA 100, presented by AQUA Magazine, is an industry-leading competition designed to honor excellence in pool and spa... - March 20, 2019 - Burton Pools
Parc at Wesley Chapel Apartment Homes
Equity Resources, LLC announces the development of Parc at Wesley Chapel Apartments in Tampa, Florida; Names Pegasus Residential as Management Company - March 19, 2019 - Pegasus Residential
Telgian Engineering & Consulting Expands System Commissioning Services
Telgian Engineering & Consulting, a full-service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy, has recently expanded its system commissioning services. Telgian now offers services that encompass, not only fire suppression, detection and notification systems, but also security, life... - March 16, 2019 - Telgian
Steven Nudelman, Partner, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven Nudelman, Partner, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Recent Modifications to the AIA Construction Contracts Documents: What You Need to Know Live Webcast.” - March 16, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Builders Site Protection to Provide Temporary Floor Protection to W.G. Clark’s Main Street Flats Project
Temporary floor protection products CoverGuard, Clean & Safe, and Walk-Off mats will be used in the construction of W.G. Clark's new Main Steet Flats multi-use development. Builders Site Protection has been chosen as the sole surface protection provider for this new construction project in downtown Bellevue, Washington. - March 13, 2019 - Builders Site Protection
DevMar Equities, Inc. (OTC: DEVM) Announces Appointment of Michael Brillati to the Board of Directors
DevMar Equities, Inc., a Nevada corporation (OTC: DEVM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Brillati to the Board of Directors. Mr. Brillati is Chief Executive Officer of Salus Group, a benefits consulting, brokerage and administration firm, and the managing partner of Oxford Capital... - March 12, 2019 - DevMar Equities, Inc.
NEFCO Corporation Acquires Blume Supply Inc.
The NEFCO Corporation, a leading distributor of construction and industrial supplies, announces its acquisition of Blume Supply Inc., a specialty construction and industrial supply distributor servicing the greater Charlotte, North Carolina market. - March 12, 2019 - NEFCO Corporation
Fourth Quarter 2018 and Year End Review for Absolute Storage Management
Absolute Storage Management (ASM), a leading private, third-party management company for self-storage facilities, announced operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. 2018 Highlights for Three Months Ended December 31, 2018: · Increased same-store revenue by 4. - March 08, 2019 - Absolute Storage Management
CrossPurpose Celebrates Grand Opening of New Community and Career Center
This grand opening culminates years of growth and expansion for CrossPurpose and serves as an important milestone for the organization’s unique and important work of abolishing relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development. - March 08, 2019 - Snyder Building Construction
Bayrock Financial and Development Targets $100 Mln for Boston Real Estate Fund
Bayrock Financial and Development Corporation (BAYROCK), a Boston-based real estate investment and development firm, is in the process of raising a new $100 million fund, according to regulatory filings. BAYROCK (no relation to the New York City based Bayrock Group LLC headed by Felix Sater and... - March 07, 2019 - Bayrock Financial and Development Corporation
Help for Disaster Victims: Becoming Tile's Major Discount on Mosaic Tile Designs Helps with Recovery
Becoming Tile is helping victims of disasters rebuild with higher quality by offering a major discount on all mosaic designs and murals for orders in 2019. - March 07, 2019 - Becoming Tile, LLC
ACEA Presents the Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium Featured Keynote Speaker Shares Stats and Information on Future Growth
The 16th annual Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium at the Austin Convention Center on April 24, 2019 brings together subject matter experts to discuss the most relevant issues affecting the engineers and contractors involved in designing and building the area’s infrastructure. - March 06, 2019 - Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
Telgian’s Tom Parrish to Present NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Spacing Requirements Webinar March 14
Fire alarm systems utilize initiating and notification devices to determine when there is a fire to warn building occupants. The March 14 Fire Alarm Spacing Requirements webinar will provide an understanding of why the placement of these devices is such a critical aspect of design and installation, and how this impacts systems’ efficacy. - March 03, 2019 - Telgian
Silva Construction Expands Their Commercial Construction Division
Silva Construction, a residential and commercial remodeling company serving the south bay area of Los Angeles, is expanding their commercial construction division, offering remodeling and tenant improvements for restaurants, dental offices, real estate offices, art galleries, schools, churches, and retail stores. - March 03, 2019 - Silva Construction
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to vice president within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. For the past five years, he has been integral to the company’s new business efforts within its Southern U.S. region, while developing and... - February 26, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Menlo Group Sells Mesa Land for $3.6M
Menlo Group negotiated the sale of 7.8 acres of land, located at 1810 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa, Ariz. - February 26, 2019 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
DynaGrace Enterprises is Helping People Breathe Cleaner Air
It’s more than dust. The employee who works in a dusty environment is exposed to a deadlier form of dust, silica. DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB and GSA Vendor, have been chosen to be a distributor of the Nanozen DustCount 8899, a real-time, wearable, respirable dust monitor. Instantaneous reporting makes compliance with OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica standard easy. - February 25, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
Advanced Film Solutions Awarded Eastman LLumar SelectPro Southeast Dealer of the Year, 2018
Advanced Film Solutions was awarded the Eastman LLumar SelectPro Dealer of the Year Award for the Southeast USA in ceremonies held last light at the Omni Resort, Amelia Island. - February 25, 2019 - Advanced Film Solutions
Pool Shark H2O Receives Center for Disease Control Certification
Pool Shark H2O Inc.’s patented web application, which helps commercial pool managers ensure water quality, safety and compliance to health department regulations, has been awarded certification from the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC). This certification confirms that Pool... - February 22, 2019 - Pool Shark H2O, Inc.
JOA Adds Experienced Construction Manager Dennis Downs to Its Management Team
Mr. Downs brings extensive knowledge in public works, hospitals, and educational institutions. - February 21, 2019 - JOA
Fairfax Roofers List Questions Quality Northern VA Roofing Contractors Ask
The Fairfax roofers at Beyond Exteriors released a blog listing the questions that quality Northern VA roofing contractors will ask homeowners before beginning work. - February 20, 2019 - Beyond Exteriors
California Solar Solutions Pioneer, Sun Light & Power, Installs a New 905kWp Solar Array at San Francisco International Airport
The project represents Sun Light & Power’s ability to deliver large, complex projects in challenging environments. - February 19, 2019 - Sun Light & Power