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North America Exports of Wood Pellets Reached Record-Highs in 2015, with the US Gulf States Increasing Shipments by 70% from 2Q/15 to 4Q/15, Reports the NAWFR
Exportation of wood pellets from North America totaled 6.1 million tons in 2015, which almost four times as much as in 2010, as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the second half of 2015, export volumes from Southern Gulf ports were up almost 70%. - May 13, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Top Industry Decision Makers Met in Dubai for the CW Middle East and Africa Cement and Fuel Summit 2016
Industry leaders joined the 2016 edition of the CW Middle East and Africa Cement and Fuel Summit at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, UAE, receiving exclusive insights from the leading global cement sector advisory and research firm, CW Group and coal and petcoke industry specialists, in a unique interactive format for the senior executives of the cement & fuel sectors. - May 13, 2016 - CW Group
LaCantina Doors Recognized by Pulse of the City News with Customer Satisfaction Award
LaCantina Doors earn top honors from Pulse of the City News for achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. - May 12, 2016 - Pulse of the City News
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Micheal Nicholson as Director of Construction
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Micheal Nicholson to their Construction team. In his new role as Director of Construction, Micheal will oversee every aspect of the Construction department. Micheal brings with him a tremendous amount of experience having worked... - May 11, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Jack Crocker Honored with Big50 Award
Jack Crocker, owner of Classic Home Improvements, has been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. The 2016 Big50 winners are featured in the May issue of REMODELING, a national trade publication read by more than 130,000 professional remodeling contractors, with longer profiles of the winners posted on the REMODELING website, remodelingmag.com. - May 11, 2016 - Classic Home Improvements
Minnesota Vikings Installing UBU Sports Synthetic Turf System at U.S. Bank Stadium
Vikings to become fifth NFL team to utilize scientifically advanced UBU Sports synthetic turf system as its stadium playing surface. - May 09, 2016 - UBU Sports
Durante Rentals Opens Sixth Location in West Nyack, NY
New hub is their first in Rockland County – Strategically located on Route 303 across from the Palisades Mall. - May 09, 2016 - Durante Rentals
The Building Material Architects Are Asking for: TruGrain® Made with Resysta® at 2016 AIA Convention
TruGrain® made with Resysta® has the look and feel of exotic hardwood and the performance and durability of a hybrid product. See it at the 2016 American Insitute of Architects Convention. - May 08, 2016 - Westech Building Products
Stella Homes Forms Stella Realty Group - Joins Volusia Building Industry Association
Stella Homes, Inc Announces the Formation of Stella Realty Group a Florida Real Estate Corporation – Joins the Volusia Building Industry Association. - May 07, 2016 - Stella Homes
Food Allergies, Asthma and--Interior Design?
Interior designers and architects join top industry professionals to foster awareness among prevalent topics within the built environment, to include: Indoor Air Quality: Asthma and Allergies, Sustainability, Food Safety in Design: Food-borne Illness Prevention and Food Allergy Awareness, Holistic Design and more. - May 07, 2016 - Maryland Chapter of ASID
Pool Doctor of the Palm Beaches Introduces New, Free Advanced Pool Safety Techniques
Pool Doctor of the Palm Beaches shares up-do-date pool safety techniques and tips to help local pool owners have a safe and fun-filled pool season. - May 07, 2016 - Pool Doctor of the Palm Beaches
RMI Corporation Wows Industry with New Version Release
Mid-April heralded the much-anticipated release of RMI Corporation's new version of their premier business solution, ADVANTAGE. - May 06, 2016 - Rental Management Inc
A Program That's Changing the Way We Buy Homes
Many consumers looking to purchase a home are unaware of a new solar program that allows them to bundle solar into their mortgage during their home purchase. The program, “Solar Ready Homes,” allows qualified borrowers to exceed their loan limit by up to 20 percent for the purpose of... - May 05, 2016 - Solar Ready Homes
Cabinet-S-Top Named 2016 Contractor of the Year from the NARI Greater Cleveland Chapter
Cabinet-S-Top in Medina, OH, was a recipient of NARI's 1ST Place CotY Award in the Residential Kitchen $45,000 to $60,000 category and the 2ND Place Award in the Residential Bath $45,000 to $60,000 category. - May 04, 2016 - Cabinet-S-Top, Inc.
Macintosh Electric Corp Safety First
Macintosh Electric Corp are licensed electrical contractors operating out of Yonkers, New York and Manhattan, New York City. The year round 24-hour emergency service electricians specialize in residential, commercial and industrial projects in Westchester County and New York City. Macintosh... - May 04, 2016 - Macintosh Electric
Macintosh Electric Corp Safety First: Winter Fires
The price of home heating fueling is through the roof and people are now utilizing alternative sources like wood burning stoves. Licensed Electricians Macintosh Electric Corp of Westchester County New York offer safety tips for these residents to maintain a safe environment for alternative... - May 04, 2016 - Macintosh Electric
Macintosh Electric Corp Safety First: Fireplaces
Heating fueling alternatives are popular again and people are now taking other means to heat their homes. The residential experts of Macintosh Electric Corp offer safety tips for safely using fireplaces in their home. Fireplace Safety: The stove should be burned hot twice a day for 15 – 30... - May 04, 2016 - Macintosh Electric
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2016 Market Update
Annual Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends & Predictions - May 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
EXOVATIONS Celebrates 20th Year of Changing Home Exteriors
EXOVATIONS®, headquartered in Cumming, Georgia, is commemorating twenty years in the home exterior remodeling business today. In an industry where few companies remain from the 2007-2010 housing recession, EXOVATIONS somehow managed to not only survive, but to grow and ultimately flourish. - May 03, 2016 - EXOVATIONS
V5 Systems Wins Award for Best in Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories in 2016 SIA New Product Showcase
V5 Systems, Inc. (“V5”) (www.v5systems.us), a leader in innovating wireless, on edge, intelligent security and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) computing solutions, confirms receipt of best new product in the category of Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories by the Security... - May 02, 2016 - V5 Systems
Learn about Concrete Patch Products from Capital Industries, Inc.
Mattituck, NY-based Capital Industries, Inc., leading distributors of concrete repair products, have announced they’re now offering several concrete patch products for freezer/cooler flooring repair applications. Suitable for low-temperature environments, products such as KWIK-FLEX ensure... - April 27, 2016 - Capital Industries, Inc
Project Qatar, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Launches Its 13th Edition
Project Qatar launched the 13th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition, through an official press conference on Monday, April 18, from 10:00 AM onward at the Intercontinental Doha – The City. The press conference, which detailed the program and activities of... - April 26, 2016 - topseos.com
Cheshire Builder Re-Launches Their Stylish New Website
It is well-understood that to stay ahead of your business competitors you need to continuously evolve. This shows a dynamic approach that appropriately reflects today’s ever-changing business environment. - April 23, 2016 - Simon Hindley Building Contractors
New Day Underwriting Managers Selected One of the Best Places to Work for Third Consecutive Year
Leading Specialty Intermediary Ranked 14th in NJ by NJBIZ Magazine - April 21, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Luna and Associates Now Representing Metal-Era in Kansas, Western Missouri, Iowa & Nebraska
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions, announces that Luna & Associates will be representing the Metal-Era product line in Kansas, Western Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska. They will be working closely with roofing contractors, specifiers and building owners to... - April 21, 2016 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Metal-Era Joins in Supporting the WCTC Integrated Manufacturing Center
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions, announces their support of the Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) expansion project with a monetary donation and community partnership. The new Integrated Manufacturing Center will help develop skilled... - April 21, 2016 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Madison Street Capital Arranges $2.5MM Equity Facility for GMS-Pavilion Properties, LLC
International investment banking firm, Madison Street Capital, acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a $2.5MM equity facility for its client, GMS-Pavilion Properties, LLC. Based in Bloomington, IN, GMS-Pavilion Properties is a real estate development and construction company that... - April 20, 2016 - Madison Street Capital
Smart Parking Qatar 2016 Successfully Launched
Utilizing new technologies and advanced design strategies to maximize the development, management and optimization of car parks and parking facilities in Qatar. - April 20, 2016 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
New Products Create New Business Opportunities at Granite Shield
New types of natural stones are being introduced to consumers with no regards on how to protect or maintain these types of stones - April 19, 2016 - Granite Shield
Durante Rentals and New York Takeuchi to Exhibit at the 28th NYC Parks Vehicle and Equipment Show
Durante Rentals and New York Takeuchi, a division of Durante Rentals, will be showcasing their latest Takeuchi earth-moving machines at the 28th NYC Parks Vehicle and Equipment Show. The event will take place on May 12th, from 9am to 2pm, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, by the iconic... - April 18, 2016 - Durante Rentals
Wesley Lever Appointed Head of ME Construction’s Specialised Works Division
ME Construction, the London-based specialist construction company, has appointed Wesley Lever as Head of its Specialised Works division. Until taking up his new role in the company, Wesley had been working as a surveyor in ME Construction’s main works section for the last six years or so. - April 17, 2016 - ME Construction Ltd
Home Staging Pros Sweep Charlotte Vacant Staging Awards
The professional home stagers at Carolina Spaces LLC, a full service home staging, model merchandising, and interior design firm based in Charlotte, NC, have added two new awards to their list of accolades. Joan Inglis and Carol Inglis have won Best Staged Vacant Properties of 2015 from Charlotte International Association of Home Staging Professionals® Regional Chapter. - April 16, 2016 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers Tips About Why Full-Time Experience Matters When It Comes to Hiring a Mesothelioma Lawyer
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Because mesothelioma is such a rare form of cancer, it should go without saying that if a recently diagnosed person with mesothelioma, or their family, the chances of losing out on compensation are high if they do not have representation from one of the... - April 14, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Mayor Kevin Faulconer Appoints David McCullough to San Diego’s Historic Resources Board
City of San Diego Strengthens Its Board to Preserve Historic Buildings and Neighborhoods - April 14, 2016 - McCullough Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Mr. James A. Greer Elected to National Board of Directors
Accredited Drug Testing Inc. announced the election of Mr. James A. Greer, to a three-year term as a member of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Association’s national board of directors. Mr. Greer currently serves as the President/CEO of Accredited Drug Testing Inc. and Health Screenings USA... - April 12, 2016 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Sand Springs Public Schools Choose Noah’s Park & Playgrounds’ Custom Design for Pratt Elementary School
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will install a large, 5-12 age play structure, along with and an ADA wheelchair accessible Sway Fun® Glider at Pratt Elementary, in Sand Spring Oklahoma this Summer. - April 11, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
WorldBuild365 Launches a Mobile Application
WorldBuild365, the digital platform for Building, Architecture, HVAC, Interior Design and Decor is now available as a mobile application for iOS. - April 08, 2016 - WorldBuild365 - ITE Group Plc
EZ Raise Partner Jersey Shore United Looks to Complete the Job for Hurricane Sandy Homeowners
EZ Raise LLC and Jersey Shore United have partnered to assist NJ families looking to recover from Hurricane Sandy. JSU helps finish homeowner's projects, while EZ Raise helps homeowners save time and money finding the right contractor for their job. - April 08, 2016 - EZ Raise
Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers to Guide a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran Through the Mesothelioma Compensation Process to Ensure the Best Settlement
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to educate all US Navy Veterans recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and/or their family about the compensation process. We also want to include shipyard and manufacturing workers in this group because they typically know exactly how or where they... - April 07, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Velexo Hires Dave Wright as New Contractor Services Manager
Velexo, a Software-Enabled-Services (“SES”) company, announced today that Dave Wright will be joining their team to provide invaluable domain knowledge and serve as their Contractor Services Manager. He is assisting both their Service Operations and Product Development teams to provide... - April 07, 2016 - Velexo
Stella Homes Announces Growth & Move
Stella Homes Announces Company Expansion & Relocating of Corporate Offices to Downtown Deland, FL. - April 07, 2016 - Stella Homes
LichtensteinRE Retained as Exclusive Broker to Sell “Money Tree” Morris Heights 2 Adjacent 5 Unit Properties in The Bronx, New York
Even before the properties go to market Lichtenstein received two offers. - April 06, 2016 - LichtensteinRE
Introducing the Most Advanced Self-Powered Security Solution
V5 Systems will be unveiling their groundbreaking security solution at ISC West, the largest security tradeshow in North America. ISC West takes place April 6-9, 2016 in Las-Vegas Nevada. Attracting over 30,000 security professionals, ISC West not only features an exhibit hall, but also a full... - April 04, 2016 - V5 Systems
Construction Solutions Provider, JH Greene & Son, to Attend “The Who’s Who In Building & Construction” Showcase
JH Greene & Son will be attending the 2016 Blue Book Who’s Who In Building & Construction Philadelphia Showcase. - April 03, 2016 - JH Greene & Son, Inc.
Weaker Lumber Markets and a Strengthening US Dollar Have Pushed the Global Sawlog Price Index Down Almost 22% in Two Years
Sharp reductions of sawlog prices occurred in Russia, Brazil, Central Europe and Western Canada in 2015 because of weaker currencies, less demand for lumber and reduced trade of logs, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. European sawlog prices have fallen faster than prices in most other regions of the world. - April 02, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
JulianConstruction.com: Why is House Bolting so Important?
Julian Construction, Inc., (http://www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, explains why house bolting is so important in Southern California. House Bolting is the process of attaching a house to its concrete foundation using foundation plates and... - April 01, 2016 - Julian Construction
The Colorado Dream House Team Launches New Radio Show
Partners, Gary K. Lohrman and Dan Polimino of The Colorado Dream House team of Keller Williams Realty DTC will host a new one-hour real estate talk show. - March 31, 2016 - Colorado Dream House
New "Your Choice Program™" eBook from DuraLife™ Helps Users Design Custom, Beautiful Decks in Three Easy Steps
First-of-its-Kind Program Blends Finish, Performance & Value to Create Ideal Outdoor Living Experiences. - March 29, 2016 - DuraLife
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Diagnosed Shipyard Workers and Navy Veterans Nationwide to Call for Honest Financial Compensation Advice
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want all recently diagnosed shipyard workers and/or US Navy Veterans to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 for extremely honest advice about the needed components for the best possible financial compensation for this cancer caused by... - March 28, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Pre-Leasing Begins for Waterfront Luxury Apartment Community
Sweetwater Apartments - Charleston’s only apartment community with deep-water access - has begun pre-leasing for move-in dates starting in Fall 2016. - March 28, 2016 - Pegasus Residential