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Modumate Raises $1.5M Seed Funding to Automate Drafting for Architects

New startup aims to modernize how architects design buildings with a data-first approach that enables time-saving automations and design insights. - July 12, 2018 - Modumate

Joseph Nawa Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day

Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers LLC). For the past six years, he has worked diligently to manage the professional environmental and... - July 12, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

The Pugliese Company, Located in Delray Beach, Florida, Chosen by National TV Show "World’s Greatest!..." for Skills Developing Land and Keen Eye for Architectural Design

The Pugliese Company, located in Delray Beach, Florida, has been selected for the national television show “World’s Greatest!...” for its skill developing land and keen eye for architectural design. “World’s Greatest!...” is the popular television series, which brings people, places and companies into the spotlight. Brought to you by the award-winning researchers and producers at How2Media, in Boynton Beach, Florida, “World’s Greatest!...” is currently in its 12th season. - July 05, 2018 - The Pugliese Company

Recognized Roofing Contractor Expands Into Georgia’s Northeast Region

Athens Roof Experts is now serving the Clarke, Oconee, and Jackson counties of Georgia with roof repair, restoration, and full-service roof replacement on residential and commercial properties. - July 05, 2018 - Athens Roof Experts

AmericaTowne Announces Partnership with Five Governments in the Republic of Kenya

The Company is happy to announce it has partnered with five additional counties in Kenya - Vihiga County, Kakamega County, Kisumu County, Migori County, and Kericho County - for the right to purchase from AmericaTowne a variety of infrastructure materials and equipment. - July 03, 2018 - AmericaTowne, Inc.

The Self Storage Developers Academy - Coming to Indianapolis July 2018: This Advanced 3 Day Event

The Developer's Academy is for Developers & Investors alike - Get ready for three full days of content and networking, where learning what's working now in self storage development, and how to can take advantage the incredible demand for self-storage facilities in virtually every market. - July 03, 2018 - Self Storage Investing

Le Parc Suite Hotel Unveils Its New Rooftop Skydeck Retreat

Le Parc Suite Hotel, one of Los Angeles’ best full-service, all suite hotels, announces the reopening of its rooftop Skydeck and Outdoor Pool following a $1.5 million renovation. - July 03, 2018 - Le Parc Suite Hotel

Mason Color Works Inorganic Color Pigment 7389 Catalina Testing Demonstrates Superior Degradation Resistance Properties Versus Competitor Pool Colors

Mason Color Works has conducted testing on its complex inorganic colored pigment 7389 Catalina alongside two additional pigments used in the pool industry. Testing reveals 7389 Catalina has superior degradation resistance properties to chemicals used in maintaining pools, versus competitor pool... - June 27, 2018 - Mason Color Works

Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Explores Construction Litigation Trends at DRI Construction Law Seminar

Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, recently explored the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar held in Nashville, Tennessee. During the panel discussion, Adams and his colleagues... - June 26, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers

ENGworks New Office - Nevada

ENGworks, the nation’s leading BIM services and solutions provider, announced today that as of July 1st 2018 it is opening a new office location in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today's announcement reinforces the company's ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality BIM support services to... - June 25, 2018 - ENGworks

Nearly 200 Tons of AquaBlok Used in Trench Dam Project in Colorado

Steepness of site's slopes has drastic affect on number of trench dams required. - June 25, 2018 - AquaBlok, Ltd.

Jewers Doors Secures Three New Fire Stations in Dubai

Jewers Doors have recently completed the supply and installation of nine sets of large Osprey sliding- folding doors to secure three new Civil Defence stations in Dubai. - June 24, 2018 - Jewers Doors Ltd

Tarps Now® Expansion Focuses on Deliveries of Heavy Duty Tarps & Covers

Company Expansion Continues as Significant Demand for Heavy Duty Tarps & Covers Outstrips Supplies - June 22, 2018 - Tarps Now

Conveyor Application Systems Launches New Interactive Website

Conveyor Application Systems (www.slingers.com) has launched the Slinger industry’s first interactive website, www.slingers.com. Like the Slinger equipment Conveyor Application Systems (CAS®) manufacturers, the new website is loaded with features and functionality. www.slingers.com also... - June 20, 2018 - Conveyor Application Systems

Tarps Now® Announces Expanded Line of Mesh Shade Tarps

New Lines of Mesh Tarps Provide Humans and Animals Protection from Harmful Ultra Violet Radiation - June 20, 2018 - Tarps Now

G-TEX Construction Lands on the Cover of Build Houston

Conveyor Application Systems (www.slingers.com) is pleased to announce Conveyor Applications Solutions' (CAS®) customer, G-TEX Construction, www.gtex.com, has landed on the cover of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) June/July 2018 issue of Build Houston Magazine,... - June 18, 2018 - Conveyor Application Systems

All-New Surface Protection Product, Ram Board Painter’s Board, Now Distributed by Builders Site Protection

Surface protection supplier Builders Site Protection is pleased to announce the release of Ram Board Painter's Board; a versatile new surface protection product. Designed for use on floors, walls, countertops, and nearly any interior finish, Painter's Board is a versatile solution for stopping overspray nearly everywhere. - June 13, 2018 - Builders Site Protection

OshaTrainer.Org Launches World’s First Price Comparison Engine for OSHA Training Courses

Online directory of OSHA trainers expands offering; Website transforms into gateway to online training providers; 130 million workers in the US can now find more affordable training. - June 13, 2018 - Klick Expert Ltd.

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association to Form

A new trade and professional association of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) practitioners, the SUE Association, is being formed and an organizing conference will be held on Thursday, July 26 at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Washington, DC. - June 10, 2018 - John M Palatiello & Associates

Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law

After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

Copper Pond Grand Opening Celebration

Visit Copper Pond in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, June 9 from 12-3 pm to view new homes under construction and the newly finished and decorated model home. Lunch provided and giveaways every hour including a Tiffany gift box. - June 06, 2018 - McKee Homes

JMP&A Makes Geospatial Community’s Voice Heard in Halls of Congress

The voice of the geospatial community is being heard in the halls of Congress and in Federal agencies throughout the first half of 2018 as a result of representation by John M. Palatiello & Associates, Inc. (JMP&A), the leading public affairs and association management firm serving the... - June 06, 2018 - John M Palatiello & Associates

Centreville Roofing Contractors Advise Against DIY NOVA Roof Repair

The Centreville roofing contractors at Beyond Exteriors released a blog advising against do-it-yourself Northern Virginia roof repair, which can be more expensive than hiring a professional and lead to a variety of other problems. - June 06, 2018 - Beyond Exteriors

Build Magazine Awards J/Brice Design International, Inc. Two Top Honors for 2018

J/Brice Design International was awarded two major honors at Build Magazine’s Interior Design Awards presentation for 2018: Best Multi-Cultural Architecture Practice USA, and best High-End Hospitality Project of the Year for the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. In... - June 05, 2018 - J/Brice Design International

2018 Hurricane Season Begins with Increased Demand for Tarps Used in Disaster Recovery

Upcoming Storm Season Anticipated to Result in 3 Hurricanes Being Category Strength 3 or Greater. - June 02, 2018 - Tarps Now

Skynetwest and Navopache Electric Cooperative Partner for Electrical Grid Inspections with UAS

The vast expanse of the United States electrical grid stretches several million miles. A complex network of power generation plants and substations are interspersed between overhead transmission lines. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like the Falcon 8+ operated by Skynetwest LLC provide a safe and efficient method to survey and inspect the condition of the aging power grid. - May 30, 2018 - Skynetwest

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel Named by Remodeling Magazine to Its 2018 Remodeling 550 List of America’s Biggest Remodelers

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel, San Diego's most trusted design-build remodeling contractor, has earned a place on the 2018 Remodeling 550 list of the nation’s biggest full-service remodelers. - May 30, 2018 - Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel

New Stepladder Tool FlipTray Now Available to Make Stepladder Tasks Easier & Safer

While most of us are familiar with the common stepladder, very few use it fully, primarily because of its “up and down” nature. For professionals, do-it-yourselfers, as well as casual ladder users, a new stepladder tool is now available that safely, skillfully guides the professional through the task at hand. - May 29, 2018 - FlipTray

Tarps Now® Announces Expanded Offers of Sun Shade Tarps for the Summer Season

New lines of Mesh Tarp Coverings Engineered to Help Protection from Harmful Ultra Violet Radiation. - May 27, 2018 - Tarps Now

Sturdy Homes Ltd. of Albuquerque New Mexico USA Introduces Affordable Tiny Steel Container Type Houses Along with Modular Customs Houses

Container Type Homes and Modular Steel Pre-Fabricated Homes made in China under specifications provided by Sturdy Homes Ltd. of Albuquerque NM USA. - May 24, 2018 - Sturdy Homes

Latest Collection of Acoustic Baffles for Modern Workspaces

Sontext is an eminent company, dedicated to developing modern day office solutions to a number of architectural noise problems. You can visit the company website of Sontext to find detailed information about its products and services or schedule a consultation meeting. - May 23, 2018 - Sontext Pty Ltd

Conveyor Application Systems Adds Luke Mazziotti to the Team

Eugene, OR, Conveyor Application Systems (www.slingers.com) is pleased to announce the hiring of Luke Mazziotti as National Account Representative. Luke is focused on introducing new contractors to the advantages of CAS® Slingers throughout North America. Luke will report directly to Conveyor Application Systems, Director of Sales & Marketing-Don Lindsey. - May 22, 2018 - Conveyor Application Systems

Pack-It-In Dumpsters in Glens Falls, NY, Voted Region's Best Garbage Collection Company

Pack-It-In Dumpsters, a local garbage collection and dumpster rental company based in Glens Falls, NY, was voted "Best Garbage Service Company" in a 2018 "Best of the Region" poll. The "Best of the Region" poll is part of The Post-Star's Readers' Choice Awards. The... - May 20, 2018 - Pack-It-In Dumpsters

Arlington Home Remodeling Contractor Discusses Small Bathroom Remodeling

Koncept Design + Build, an Arlington home remodeling contractor, released a blog discussing small bathroom remodeling ideas. - May 18, 2018 - Koncept Design + Build

RT New Day Named One of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine

RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers), a part of R-T Specialty, LLC, has once again been named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine. During ceremonies held May 1st at iPlay America's Event Center in Freehold, NJ, RT New Day was ranked 19th in the small... - May 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Tarps Now® Announce the Release of Newest Line of Heavy and Light Duty Truck Tarps

Tarps Now® has released new lines of heavy and light duty tarps engineered to better meet the demands of the transportation industry. - May 13, 2018 - Tarps Now

Tarps Now® Announces New Online Configurator for Ordering Custom Tarps and Covers for North American Customers

Tarps Now® has released multiple Web 2.0 configurators used to design and order custom made tarps and covers. - May 11, 2018 - Tarps Now

Site Design Overhaul of OnlineSafetyDepot.com Intended to Refresh Store Look & Make Shopping Easier

OnlineSafetyDepot.com recently updated its ecommerce store and blog in an effort to make their store easier to shop and more accessible with mobile devices. The new store was rolled out Monday, May 7, 2018. - May 11, 2018 - OnlineSafetyDepot.com

SolarCraft, North Bay's Solar Leader, CEO Ted Walsh and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Discuss Energy, Economics & the Environment

The CEO of Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading provider of solar and clean energy solutions for homes and businesses, met with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss challenges facing the state and North Bay region. The lunch, attended by local business and environmental leaders, was hosted by Donald Simon and Zach Wasserman of the law firm Wendell, Rosen, Black & Dean in Oakland, CA in support of Newsom’s campaign for governor. - May 10, 2018 - SolarCraft

All Season's Summer Beat the Heat Cookout 5/19/2018

All Seasons Pools is having a “Summer Beat the Heat” Cookout on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. until the last customer leaves. Join All Seasons Pools and WDBO 96.5 FM to take advantage of the best swimming pool prices of the year with up to $3000 free pool upgrades on new pool... - May 10, 2018 - All Seasons Pools

Construction Begins on Luxury Condo Development Next to Bryant Denny Stadium

Spectrum Capital, Developer of WestGate Luxury Condos in Tuscaloosa, AL announces plans to begin construction immediately on luxury development across the street from Bryant Denny Stadium. The 7 story tower will feature 79 luxury residences and include private parking, a front desk for residents, and a rooftop "SkyGate" clubroom that will include catering before Alabama Football home games and view of the Walk of Champions. - May 09, 2018 - Spectrum Capital

Hawkins-Welwood Homes Bringing a New, Luxury Community to Southlake

Hawkins-Welwood Homes will soon break ground on The Metairie, a luxury neighborhood in Southlake. Catering to both families and empty nesters, The Metairie will offer smaller lots with high-quality homes equipped with the latest technology. The 29-acre development will have a heavily treed park and... - May 07, 2018 - Hawkins-Welwood Homes

RT New Day Introduces 2018 Market Update

State-of-the-Market Assessment Explores Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Industry Trends & Challenges - May 04, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Lean Plando for Lean Construction Planning and Digital Transformation Gets an Upgrade on the Mobile

With the growing need in the market to improve the planning of construction projects and to incorporate dynamic inputs and quick decision making, Lean Station is announcing two mobile apps for site teams and the management teams. Introducing the Lean PlanDo Site & the Lean PlanDo Insights... - May 03, 2018 - Lean Station Pte Ltd

RoofConnect Hires Wayne Gwaltney as Director of Business Development

RoofConnect, the largest national commercial roofing service provider in the country, is pleased to announce the hiring of Wayne Gwaltney as Director of Business Development. Gwaltney joins RoofConnect with over 26 years of sales and leadership experience, including 16 in the commercial roofing... - May 02, 2018 - RoofConnect Logistics, Inc.

Clement Kwegyir-Afful Shares Secrets to Success, Based on Handling Multi-Billion Dollar Projects

Successful management of billion dollar engineering projects requires more than a basic understanding of tools of the trade, according to Clement Kwegyir-Afful, a veteran project manager and new author. In his new book, "Delivering Successful Megaprojects, Key Factors and Toolkit for the... - May 01, 2018 - Clement Kwegyir-Afful

Lyons Roofing is Named the New Sponsor of the AZ Family News Chopper

Lyons Roofing has entered into an agreement to be the named sponsor for Arizona's KTVK and CBS Channel 5's news helicopter. The Lyons Roofing News Chopper, flown by the Emmy award winning Bruce Haffner will air its premier flight on the AZ Family affiliate stations starting on May 1st. "We could not be more excited to be part of the AZ family team," says Paul and Rhonda La Nue owners of Lyons Roofing. - May 01, 2018 - Lyons Roofing