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Blades Direct “Blades Direct Reviews” Announces Record Breaking SHOXX Diamond Blade Sales
Blades Direct, LLC, an online distributor of diamond blades and related tools for contractors and the construction industry, announces record breaking sales – led by “SHOXX” brand diamond Blades, Manufactured by “Samedia,” a leading German manufacturer of diamond tools... - December 14, 2018 - BladesDirect.net
Justin Wright Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Justin Wright has been named an account administrator in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales, account management, claims and policy servicing activities. “We are committed to... - December 13, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Temporary Floor Protection and Carpet Film Being Provided by Builders Site Protection to LMC Construction’s New Residential Construction Projects
Surface protection provider Builders site Protection is providing RamBoard floor protection and Carpet Film to LMC Construction's new residential and mixed-use projects. These two new developments in Portland, Oregon are relying on surface protection to prevent cotsly delays during their finish installations. - December 12, 2018 - Builders Site Protection
Local Paving Company AP Blacktop Service Announces New Location in Houston, TX
AP Blacktop Service, an asphalt paving company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is proud to announce its expansion to a second location in Houston. Starting in October of 2018, the company opened this additional branch and is now able to bring its asphalt paving services to an all new region of... - December 07, 2018 - AP Blacktop Service
Two of AD1 Global’s Disney-Area Hotels Converting from Choice to IHG Flags
Two of AD1 Global’s Disney-area hotels, the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista and the Royale Parc Suites, are being converted from Choice brands to InterContinental Hotels Group flags. According to CFO Alex Fridzon, the company is planning to spend approximately $13 million on renovations in... - December 06, 2018 - AD1Global
Daniel Wilhelm Named Account Manager at RT New Day
Daniel Wilhelm has been named an account manager in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting new business and marketing efforts as well as coordinating the renewal process for clients from solicitation to quoting... - December 04, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Sonoma Community Center - Local Community Center Goes Solar & Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of an 87 kW DC solar installation at Sonoma Community Center in Sonoma, CA. The photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to offset over 70% of their utility bills, helping the Center save over $26,000 in electrical costs every year. - December 04, 2018 - SolarCraft
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Partners with Local Roofers to Replace Hurricane Damaged Roofs Before Next Season
In recognition of National Roof Over Your Head Day, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) is pleased to announce that 65 low-income homeowners will receive new roofs over the next six months, with 20 of these roof replacements occurring in December. The goal of this large-scale roofing project is to... - December 04, 2018 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Load King 60-Ton Lowboy Trailer Receives 2018 Construction Equipment Magazine’s Top 100 New Products Award
Construction Equipment Magazine (CEM) has named Load King’s 60-Ton Lowboy Trailer as one of the Top 100 New Products of 2018. Since 1991, CEM’s Top 100 New Products list has been the longest-running, and most respected award program of its industry. Each year, CEM editors evaluate... - December 03, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
Kahana & Feld Founding Partner, Jason Feld, Appointed Co-Chair of CLM Orange County Education Committee
Kahana & Feld LLP’s founding partner, Jason Feld, was recently appointed Co-Chair of CLM’s Orange County Chapter’s Education Committee. “It is an honor to be part of a great organization and I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity,” said Mr. Feld, chair of... - November 30, 2018 - Kahana Feld
TTP HARD Drills Bits Are Officially Certified as HARD
TTP HARD drill bits Ltd. knew their cobalt drill bits were hard but wanted to know exactly how hard. They commissioned SGS, the world's leading testing and certification company, to find out how hard they were. - November 29, 2018 - TTP HARD drills Limited
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Address Construction Claims & Litigation Strategies at ExecuSummit
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day, a senior consultant in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice, will help attendees navigate today’s coverage options at the 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit to... - November 27, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Colin C. Howard Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Colin C. Howard of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of construction supplies. About Colin C. Howard Collin Howard has over 35 years... - November 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
NICMAR, India and Lean Station, Singapore Collaborate in the Area of Lean Construction to Bring in a Paradigm Shift in the Performance of the AEC Industry
National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) and Lean Station, Pte Ltd., today announced the beginning of a new journey into Digital Lean Planning and Collaboration in the Indian construction market to bridge a gap between project planning and site execution. Together NICMAR... - November 16, 2018 - Lean Station Pte Ltd
Joe Reynolds Named Assistant Vice President in National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT Specialty/New Day
Joe Reynolds has been named an assistant vice president in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers) at RT Specialty/New Day. He is responsible for securing environmental and construction-related professional liability... - November 15, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Safety Reports Integrates with PlanGrid
Safety Reports, a leader in the development of mobile safety solutions, has integrated its Safety Reports Inspection mobile app and web application with PlanGrid software. With PlanGrid integration, Safety Reports customers can have their Safety Reports inspection documents and corrective action... - November 15, 2018 - Safety Reports
Luis Pablo Torres Joins Precision Building Construction, LLC (PBC) as Project Manager
Precision Building Construction, LLC (PBC) announces and welcome Luis Pablo Torres - November 14, 2018 - Precision Building Construction, LLC
Critical Path Method Construction Scheduling Basics
Speaker will provide construction professionals with an understanding of how to manage and protect the project time from a risk perspective. - November 14, 2018 - Edupliance
Athyron LLC Launches Miura Board™ "The Most Durable 100% Recycled Alternative to Wood and Plastic"
Miura Board™ is a wood-free, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic available as decking, siding, and sheets. It exhibits remarkable properties: stronger than conventional plastic, reduced thermal expansion, improved wear resistance, and improved resistance to crystallization at low temperatures. 100% recyclable. Miura Board™ can be nailed, drilled, cut, routed, and sanded just like wood; however, it can also be waterjet, laser cut and welded like metal. - November 13, 2018 - Athyron LLC
Fairfax Roofing Contractors Discuss Roof Replacement Insurance Coverage
The Fairfax roofing contractors at Beyond Exteriors recently published a blog post explaining situations in which insurance would or would not cover roof replacement. Roof replacement insurance coverage can help with a variety of issues, and it is important to understand when it may or may not... - November 13, 2018 - Beyond Exteriors
Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Acquires Paragon Engineering Consultants
Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering, an engineering and consulting firm specializing in civil, agricultural and natural resource engineering, acquired Paragon Engineering Consultants on November 5, 2018. Paragon, a Civil Engineering firm in Littleton, Colorado, has been providing engineering and land development services on the Colorado Front Range area since 1994. - November 12, 2018 - Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering
Roppe Garners 2018 Healthcare Facilities Symposium Distinction Award
Envire® Rubber Sheet with FlashCove recognized as most sustainable product. - November 09, 2018 - Roppe Holding Company
Trinity East Village CDC Developer Selection
Trinity East Village CDC Announces Developer Selection for an Affordable Housing Project, to be Located in the 2500 Block of McGowen St. Between St. Charles and Live Oak and Raising Needed Funds for the Project. - November 09, 2018 - Trinity East Village CDC
Trilogy Partners Continues Collaboration with Trimble Bringing Virtual Reality and 3D Models to Clients
Trilogy Partners is proud to announce their continued collaboration with Trimble and will attend Trimble Dimensions in Las Vegas, Nevada this week. Trimble Dimensions is a multi-day event where over 4,000 partners, pros and experts, gather to ask questions, share knowledge and take the user experience to the next level. - November 09, 2018 - Trilogy Partners
Operation Underground Railroad & Rose Development
Rescuing children from sex trafficking is no easy task. More awareness means less trafficking. Education is the first line of defense. On November 14, 2018, at 12 pm at the Historic Ancestor Square in downtown St. George, Utah, Rose Development will begin the process with Operation Underground Railroad to develop and transform the infamous "Jailhouse" into an information center. - November 08, 2018 - Rose Development
Rose Development Creates Team of Opportunity Zone Experts in Utah
Utah has 46 Opportunity Zones. Rose Development has created a team of experts to assist investors as they place their money in these tax-deferred zones. - November 08, 2018 - Rose Development
The Collage Companies’ Brian Walsh Receives the Design-Build Industry’s Highest Distinction
The Design Build Institute of America has named Brian A. Walsh as one of 20 nationally recognized industry leaders chosen as part of the 2018 inaugural class of DBIA Fellows. Designated Design Build Professional Fellow status is the highest level of DBIA Certification and acknowledges the... - November 08, 2018 - The Collage Companies
GarageFloorCoating.com Announces Revolutionary “Clean” Mica and Its New Bagari Stone Effects Coating System
GarageFloorCoating.com (www.garagefloorcoating.com) is announcing its exclusive and proprietary “clean” mica and its new epoxy coating system called Bagari Stone Effects. Mica is a shimmering silicate mineral found as minute crystals in granite and other rocks. It is available in... - November 07, 2018 - GarageFloorCoating.com
Meadows Bank Named NADCO’s Most Active Community Lender for the SBA 504 Loan Program
Meadows Bank announced that it was recently awarded, for the second time, the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO), Most Active Community Lender of the Year for the SBA 504 Loan Program. Meadows Bank accepted the award last month during the NADCO 2018 Annual Meeting in Ft. - November 06, 2018 - Meadows Bank
AD1 Global Unveils Newly Constructed Hotel in Fort Lauderdale
On November 5, 2018, AD1 Global unveiled the latest addition to their expanding portfolio, the new Wyndham Garden Airport & Cruise Port hotel in Fort Lauderdale. - November 06, 2018 - AD1Global
Houston Glazing Contractors: Business is Booming in Houston
Houston is still one of the best places to own a construction business right now according to the Houston Chronicle. Commercial projects just roll in one after another with solid consistency and no end in sight. Gary Brown with Houston Glazing Contractors said they opened for business in April... - November 02, 2018 - Houston Glazing Contractors LLC
JOA Expands Its Management Team with Industry Leader, James Matz
Mr. Matz adds his knowledge and experience at public agencies to JOA’s senior staff. - November 01, 2018 - JOA
Sannino Vineyard is Building a New Winery on Their Vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island in Cutchogue, New York
Sannino Vineyard is pleased to announce that the timbers will be raised for its new winery and tasting room at 15975 Rte. 48 in Cutchogue, New York on October 30, 2018. The timbers have been fabricated and supplied by New Energy Works of Farmington, New York. Anthony Sannino, co-owner of Sannino... - October 26, 2018 - Sannino Vineyard
Roppe Holding Company Acquires New Facility Increasing Manufacturing Capacity
Acquisition helps avoid the production constraints and pricing uncertainty of non-US flooring manufacturers. - October 24, 2018 - Roppe Holding Company
On Tuesday, October 23rd, the Shape of Honey Bee Hives Will Change Forever
Honeycomb Hives - Game-Changing Beekeeping System Launches Indiegogo Campaign - October 23, 2018 - Honeycomb Hives, Inc.
Louisville Ladder Focuses on Users with New LeanGreen Technology
Customers asked, and Louisville Ladder is delivering. In 2016, Louisville Ladder set a new industry standard when they designed the 2 in 1 Step and Leaning Cross Step Ladder. The Cross Step’s innovative design solved one of the biggest issues in the industry, leaning a step ladder. Before the... - October 22, 2018 - Louisville Ladder, Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Helped a Builder Move a Large Landscape Tree
Big Trees Inc., (https://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company, was contacted by a builder to move a large landscape tree on their property. The builder had been speculating on a property for some time, and in making their intentions for the property known, the city inspectors... - October 21, 2018 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Centreville Insulation Contractors Discuss Attic Insulation Replacement
The Centreville insulation contractors at Beyond Exteriors recently published a blog post explaining why homeowners should consider replacing their attic insulation this fall. Proper attic insulation replacement can help homes remain comfortable during the colder winter months. Heat rises, and... - October 21, 2018 - Beyond Exteriors
Badger Truck Center Recognized as Top Privately Held Business with Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 14 years running. - October 20, 2018 - Badger Truck Center
Fairfax Roof Repair Contractors Create Northern VA Roof Evaluation Guide
The Fairfax roof repair contractors at Beyond Exteriors created a roof evaluation guide to help homeowners determine if they require Northern VA roof replacement services. - October 20, 2018 - Beyond Exteriors
NOVA Pool Removal Contractor Educates on Best Time for a Pool Removal
Dirt Connections, a NOVA pool removal contractor, recently published a blog post explaining the best time of year for homeowners to remove their pools. - October 20, 2018 - Dirt Connections
Electrical Distributor OneSource Updates Logo
35-year San Diego-based company updates brand to reflect changing marketplace. - October 19, 2018 - OneSource
Sheffield Metals International Opening New Facility in Southern California
Sheffield Metals International, a leading distributor of coated and bare metal coil and sheet products, is opening a new facility on the West Coast just outside of Los Angeles. - October 17, 2018 - Mazzella Companies
Durante Rentals Announces New Store Opening in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
New Hasbrouck Heights store is their first in New Jersey and tenth overall. - October 16, 2018 - Durante Rentals
J.C. Restoration, Inc. Named to Qualified Remodeler’s 2018 Largest Remodeling Firms in the U.S.
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) has earned the number 80 spot on Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s 2018 edition of the Top 500 Remodelers in the United States. JCR has made appearances on the list since 2007. - October 16, 2018 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
Accurate Home Services Has Been Nominated for the Lone Star Community College Small Business of the Year Award
Accurate Home Services has been nominated for the Lone Star Community business of the year award. What an honor it has been to have been nominated for this award on four occasions, as well as, a finalist for the award in 2010. Each year, members of the LSC-SBDC Advisory Council recognize... - October 12, 2018 - Accurate Home Services
Menlo Group Negotiates Sale of Tempe Office Space for $4.1M
Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate has announced the sale of two office buildings. - October 11, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Mason Color Works, Inc. to Exhibit Cobalt Nucleating Compounds at the Investment Casting Institute's Annual Technical Conference and Expo
Mason Color Works, Inc. will be exhibiting cobalt nucleating compounds at the Investment Casting Institute’s (ICI) 65th Annual Technical Conference and Expo in Kansas City, MO, October 21-24, 2018. The four cobalt compounds include: K-4704 Cobalt Aluminate, K-4538 Cobalt Meta Silicate,... - October 10, 2018 - Mason Color Works
Keeping Vets Safe and Dry with Vital Home Repairs
Join San Diego's Habitat for Humanity on October 12 when it steps in to help an Air Force veteran repair his home with a new roof, carpet and updated plumbing. The non-profit runs its VetRepair program with help from local building companies. - October 10, 2018 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
GrowFL Announces 2018 Florida Companies to Watch Finalists - The Collage Companies Among Second-Stage Businesses Competing to Earn Prestigious Honor
The Collage Companies is one of the 2018 Florida Companies to Watch as announced by GrowFL. The awards event - now in its eighth year - honors 50 select second-stage companies from throughout the state for developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and broadening new industries throughout Florida. Chosen from a large pool of growing businesses throughout the state, the finalists collectively represented $518 million in annual revenue. - October 09, 2018 - The Collage Companies