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Melbourne and Brisbane’s Orbit Homes Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award as One of Australia’s Top Home Professionals
Over 25 million users in Australia and around the world select the best of Home Building, Renovation and Design. - September 15, 2016 - Orbit Homes
New Roofinox Brochure Highlights Full-Line of Stainless Steel Roofing Products
Roofinox, the leading manufacturer of architectural stainless steel, has introduced a new four-page, four-color brochure highlighting the company’s line of products providing long-term sustainability and corrosion-resistance for roofing, wall-cladding, flashing, rainware and interior... - September 13, 2016 - Roofinox
Wallace Hardware Named Wholesale Distributor by DuraLife™ Decking and Railing
Wallace Hardware Company, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials (LBM), has joined with DuraLife™ Decking & Railing Systems to provide hundreds of lumberyard customers with “the quick and steady supply” of DuraLife’s long-lasting and beautiful composite... - September 13, 2016 - DuraLife
Joseph Nawa of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss Intricacies of “Creating an Environmental Risk Profile” at 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Joseph Nawa, a senior consultant at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, will address the intricacies in “Creating an Environmental Risk Profile” at the 36th... - September 13, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Orlando, Florida General Contractor Boosts Annual Tools 4 Seminole Campaign
Roger B. Kennedy Construction Collected and Donated School Supplies for Seminole County, Florida Students in Need - September 12, 2016 - Roger B. Kennedy Construction
Roger Perron, L.A. Design Build Contractor, Wins Houzz Awards
Perron’s home remodels and new homes built are showcased on Houzz.com, where he has received many five-star reviews, awards and badges. - September 02, 2016 - Roger Perron Design and Construction
Home Improvement Contractors Serving Albany, NY Work with Web Marketers to Boost Online Presence
The latest company to join the trend is Albany’s Giuffre Contracting LLC, which offers a wide selection of exterior home improvement services in the Capital District. - September 02, 2016 - Prospect Genius
Dallas-Based Consulting Firm Covalus Acquires Balfour Resource Group
Headquartered in Dallas, Covalus is a professional services firm offering building solutions to public and private clients coast-to-coast from its offices in Dallas, Nashville, Houston, and Denver. Established in 2015, Covalus is 100% veteran-owned. For more information, go to www.covalus.com. - September 01, 2016 - Covalus
Connect-Air Upgrades the Installer Experience at The NECA Show in Boston
Connect-Air, an expert in the manufacturing and design of HVAC and building automation control cables, is excited to showcase an innovation in cable distribution that can rapidly enhance the productivity of electrical contractors during installs. Through the company’s partnership with Lake Cable, contractors attending this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show in Boston will be able to get an up close view of the CableM8, an all-in-one cable distribution system. - August 31, 2016 - Lake Cable
Top Gun Advisors Completes 352,730 SF Industrial Sale in Nicholasville, KY
Top Gun Advisors is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the sale of 352,730 SF of a newly constructed warehouse facility located at 1541 S. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY. The building was constructed by Gray Construction out of Lexington. - August 31, 2016 - Campio
Inc. Magazine Unveils 35th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000
For the 3rd Time, Global Facility Management & Construction Appears on the Inc. 5000 list, Ranking No. 2970 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 115%. Inc. magazine today ranked Global Facility Management & Construction No. 2970 on its 35th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the... - August 29, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Removing the Early-Dates Bias in CPM Risk Analysis Presented at AACE’s Annual Meeting
Dr. Gui Ponce de Leon presented his published paper on removing the early-dates bias in CPM risk analysis at the AACE’s 2016 Annual Meeting. The presentation and paper demonstrate the bias and unrealistic completion distribution in CPM risk analysis. CPM risk analysis tools cannot model what... - August 26, 2016 - PMA Consultants, LLC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Panel Install at Marin Tennis Club - San Rafael Tennis Club Goes Solar and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 50.7 kW DC solar panel installation at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael, CA. The new system offsets their utility bill by 93%, and now powers the Club with clean, sustainable solar energy, saving them thousands in energy fees every year. - August 25, 2016 - SolarCraft
United Kingdom Loves the American Business Model of SuperGlass Inc.
English entrepreneurs and consumers quickly appreciate this American way of doing business. - August 24, 2016 - SuperGlass Windshield Repair, Inc.
123 Exteriors Recognized Among the Top 500 Home Improvement Companies in the Nation
123 Exteriors Earns Place in Qualified Remodeler’s Magazine’s Top 500 List, ranking at number 117. - August 24, 2016 - 123 Exteriors
Kristy Thompson, Melody Lane Join Addison Homes
Construction Superintendent, Accounting Manager join Addison Homes as the Greenville SC builder staffs up to meet increasing demand for its Healthy, HighPerformance Homes. - August 24, 2016 - Addison Homes
Durante Rentals Makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies for Fourth Straight Year
Durante Rentals Ranks #1643 on the 2016 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 228%. - August 19, 2016 - Durante Rentals
Dmitri Rusov-Morningstar Honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dmitri Rusov-Morningstar of Santa Rosa, California has been honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of home improvement and design. About Dmitri Rusov-Morningstar Mr. - August 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Brentwood Brand Alliances - Kansai Paint Onboard
Brentwood (Pvt) Ltd and Kansai Paint have joined hands together to bring about a digital revolution in the real estate industry of Pakistan. - August 17, 2016 - Brentwood Pvt Ltd
Houston Business Journal (HBJ) Honors Burrow Global Founder and CEO, Mike Burrow
Mike Burrow, CEO of Burrow Global, awarded as the 2016 Outstanding Large-Sized Company CEO by Houston Business Journal Annual C-Suite Awards on August 11, 2016 in Houston, TX. - August 16, 2016 - Burrow Global
“The Barn Raisers” Film to be Showcased in Amelita Mirolo Barn August 21 in Ohio
A special free Ohio Humanities Council Preview of the new documentary "The Barn Raisers" by Emmy® nominated filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films will showcased Sunday, August 21, 2016, 5p-8:30p at the Amelita Mirolo Barn in Upper Arlington, Ohio. - August 16, 2016 - Fourth Wall Films
ATAS Expands Partnership with Roofinox
Leading Manufacturer of Sustainable Building Envelope Technology Adds Roofinox Stainless Steel Roofing Products to 2016 Complete Product Line Catalog. - August 16, 2016 - Roofinox
Sunspace Texas Announces the Sponsorship of Operation Finally Home
Sunspace Texas, an established leader in well-constructed sunrooms and porch enclosures, today announced its recent participation in sponsoring Operation Finally Home this past May. - August 12, 2016 - Sunspace Texas
Bobby + April Concierge Real Estate Highlights Renew Renovations Newest Projects; A Starry Night Infused with Local Fare and Music Dazzles All
Bobby+April offer new marketing strategy for listings for Renew Properties. - August 11, 2016 - Bobby+April
New Zealand Log Export Volumes and Prices Have Increased in 2016 Because of Higher Shipments to India and South Korea
New Zealand, the leading softwood log exporter in the world, increased log shipments to India and South Korea during the first five months of 2016, while exports to China were down, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With total shipments trending higher, log export prices have gone up by 36% from September of 2015 to May 2016. - August 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Skilled Tradesmen Flood Pangea with Resumes
Today, Pangea Enterprises Inc., a project management and subcontracting service provider for the maritime and oil & gas industries, has increased their skilled tradesmen database by concentrating in foreign regions. Receiving resumes from over 3,300 applicants through a recent global recruiting... - August 11, 2016 - Pangea Enterprises
Join Lazaway Pool and Spas at SPASA Spa and Pool Show 2016
Lazaway Pool and Spas have always had a unique edge when it comes to constructing modern pools and spas. The leading pool provider has elevated pool installation and backyard makeover to another level. And you can have an outright testament to their innovation and work at Australia’s largest... - August 10, 2016 - Lazaway Pools and Spas
Do You Need to Water Your Foundation?
Julian Construction (http://www.julianconstruction.com) a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, explains when and how to water your home’s foundation, and most importantly, why. - August 08, 2016 - Julian Construction
AMTS Expands Life Science Footprint with Acquisition of Validation Specialists
AM Technical Solutions announces the acquisition of Boston-based, Validation Specialists and develops a more focused approach within the Life Sciences Industry. - August 04, 2016 - AM Technical Solutions
Max Alley Delivers 3 Family Dollar Stores for Simultaneous Grand Openings
Fast Track process and great people deliver record breaking development and construction activity for July 2016. - August 04, 2016 - Max Alley Construction
Trinity Custom Homes’ Green Building Process – Saving Money and the Environment
Learn how Trinity Custom Homes saves money and helps the environment. Discover Trinity's green building process here. - August 04, 2016 - Trinity Custom Homes
European Sawlog Prices Have Fallen Over Nine Percent in Two Years with the Biggest Declines Occurring in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic, Reports the WRQ
The European Sawlog Price Index (ESPI) has fallen for eight consecutive quarters to reach its lowest level since 2010, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines have occurred in Central Europe. Despite substantial reductions in domestic log costs for sawmills in Austria and Germany, both countries continue to import large volumes of low cost sawlogs from neighboring countries. - August 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Expanded Docks Oyster House Opens Its Doors with Celebrated Design by Lynn Gaffney Architect
Docks Oyster House has been an important part of Atlantic City since 1897. Lynn Gaffney Architect led the expansion design to 14,000 SF. The restaurant/bar retained the original façade as well as something less tangible. Owner Frank Dougherty said, “While we knew it was time to expand, we also knew that we needed to preserve the Docks 'feel' our customers have loved for decades. Lynn’s design helped us retain our history while offering an impressive new space. People love it." - August 03, 2016 - Lynn Gaffney Architect
Mitch Cohen of New Day Underwriting Managers Discusses Environmental Insurance Hot Topics & Trends at E&C Risk Management Conference
Mitch Cohen, PE, former structural engineer, construction manager, and now vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, recently hosted two separate sessions... - August 02, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Diamond Tech Tiles Debuts the Sanibel Collection by Studio S
Diamond Tech Tiles announces a lush new line, Sanibel by Studio S, featuring textured, matte and smooth glass and porcelain backed shell. - August 01, 2016 - Diamond Tech Tiles
Changes for Texas Survey Business - Frank Surveying Company, Inc. is Now FSC, Inc.
46th Year Brings New Name, Expanded Services and Changing Management. - July 28, 2016 - FSC Inc.
Grand Opening of EPIC Sky Trek Challenge
MW Golden Constructors announces the grand opening of their recently completed EPIC Sky Trek Challenge at Philips S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado. The Sky Trek is a hexagon-shaped adventure challenge, measuring 100 feet in diameter and standing 50 feet high. The Sky Trek is an aerial... - July 20, 2016 - MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS
Roofinox Displays Full-Line of Stainless Steel Roofing Products at Moon in June Machinery Show
Leading Manufacturer Invited by N.B. Handy Company to Demonstrate Tin-plated (Terne) to National Contractors & Architects at Annual Exposition. - July 19, 2016 - Roofinox
Roger B. Kennedy Construction Breaks Ground on New Senior Living Apartment Community
Central Florida-Based General Contractor Begins Construction on Apopka's Newest Senior Complex. - July 18, 2016 - Roger B. Kennedy Construction
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Rust Bullet Clear Coat for Concrete
Rust Bullet, LLC today announced availability of a clear, anti-skid top coat designed to be used with its Rust Bullet for Concrete coating - July 15, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Sure Point Exteriors Launches New Website for the Kansas City Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in KS. - July 15, 2016 - Sure Point Exteriors
Moffitt Corproation Debuts Its New Natural Solutions Product Line
Moffitt Corporation Announces the expansion of its product line to include the new Natural Solutions products. - July 14, 2016 - Moffitt Corporation
Daniels HVAC & Home Services, Known for HVAC Installation & Repair Services in Philadelphia, Announces New Website
Daniels HVAC & Home Services specializes in plumbing, air conditioning, heating and electrical services; Well experienced personnel provide outstanding support and repair services to every customer without delay - July 13, 2016 - Daniels HVAC & Home Services
Brummitt Energy Selected for Zero Net Energy Projects for the County of San Diego
Brummitt Energy, an energy modeling company and expert in Zero Net Energy (ZNE) planning, has been selected by the County of San Diego’s Energy and Sustainability Program to provide energy modeling analysis for its buildings starting July 2016. The State of California has mandated that state agencies take measures towards achieving ZNE for at least half of their existing buildings by 2030. - July 13, 2016 - Brummitt Energy Associates
Durante Rentals Opens Their Seventh Location in Brewster, NY
New hub is their second in Putnam County and offers 13 acres of construction equipment and tools for rental, sale or service. - July 12, 2016 - Durante Rentals
Roofinox Tin-plated (Terne) Provides Long-term Durability for All Roof Types
Roofinox Terne Remains the Only Tin-Plated Stainless Steel Product Designed & Manufactured for Building Envelopes - July 12, 2016 - Roofinox
The Top 10 Global Cities for Green Buildings by Solidiance
This white paper ranks the performance of 10 global cities: Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo (not in particular order), with regards to green buildings performance. Each city was analyzed to assess green building policies and targets, adoption of green building certification and construction projects, and the efficient performance of the city's built environment. - July 12, 2016 - YCP Solidiance
Global Facility Management & Construction Promotes Stacy Brown to Vice President, Strategic Planning
Global Facility Management & Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacy Brown to Vice President, Strategic Planning. In her new role, Stacy will influence the direction of future business, including internal policies and procedures. Stacy has been with Global for 2 years and... - July 11, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Lumastrobe Warning Lights, the Leader in Safety Warning Lights, Launches New Website with New Diverse Range of Products, Custom Orders and Top Professional Service
Lumastrobe Warning Lights invites all safety professionals to visit www.lumastrobe.com to see their improved line of tried and tested safety warning light products. Growing everyday Lumastrobe continues to set the precedent in providing only the best quality products to safety professionals and is looking to expand its reach even further. With more products to come and a vast following of satisfied customers Lumastrobe Warning Lights is reaching new heights. - July 11, 2016 - Lumastrobe Warning Lights
Capital Safety Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New 3M™ Protecta® PRO Fall Protection Full-Body Harness Range
Re-designed and upgraded to provide total compliance, absolute confidence and value, without compromise - July 10, 2016 - Capital Safety Australia