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Whitman Construction Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles

SunTegra and Whitman Construction partner to provide the aesthetically-preferred solar roof system to residential customers. - July 08, 2016 - SunTegra

AstroTurf and SYNLawn Brands Join APT and SportGroup

APT Advanced Polymer Technology’s business as a member of SportGroup® has some exciting news: After a period of remarkable growth, the time has come for the next chapter in the history of the SportGroup®, and indeed of the sports surfacing industry. In order to complete the line-up... - July 08, 2016 - APT

For Third Year in a Row, Richards Paving Named to National "Top Paving Contractor" List

Locally-owned and operated Richards Paving was recently named one of the top paving contractors in the country by Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction magazine. Richards Paving, the only Delaware based company on the list, received the same honor in 2014 and 2015. “It really is a result... - July 08, 2016 - Richards Paving

Burrow Global, LLC Ranks #5 Overall and #3 in Petroleum on Engineering News Record (ENR) Texas-Louisiana Top Design Firms 2016

High Ranking Confirms Burrow Global’s Regional Strength. Burrow Global, LLC (www.burrowglobal.com), a full-service EPC solutions provider with specialized expertise in automation, industrial buildings, plant commissioning/ startup and I&E Construction, has been listed as the #5 largest... - July 06, 2016 - Burrow Global

Timothy Jones Named Consultant in Real Estate Group at New Day Underwriting Managers

Timothy Jones has been named a consultant within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. His responsibilities include working closely with New Day’s... - July 06, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Start Digital Launches New Website for Floors of Distinction

Perth web design agency, Start Digital, have designed and developed a new website for timber flooring company Floors of Distinction. It was recently launched to widen praise. - July 05, 2016 - Start Digital

Lamer Roofing & Exterior Renovations Inc. Announces Redesigned Website

Newly redesigned web resource for consumer education and awareness in ON. - July 03, 2016 - Lamer Roofing & Exterior Renovations Inc.

Orlando-Based General Contractor Starts $42M Apartments & Townhomes Project

Roger B. Kennedy Construction Breaks Ground on Upscale Multi-Family Living Complex in Windermere, Florida. - July 01, 2016 - Roger B. Kennedy Construction

New Website Launched for Zinc Distributor, elZinc America

MetalTech-USA, the exclusive distributor for Asturiana de Laminados S.A. brand name elZinc, has recently announced the launch of its new website, www.elzinc.us.com, devoted solely to their architectural zinc line elZinc America. This site is dedicated to further expand the brand name and increase... - July 01, 2016 - MetalTech Global

Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Distribution Deal with Letoon Mimarlik

Rust Bullet, LLC today announced a distribution deal with Letoon Mimarlik to make its multi-patented anti-corrosion products available in Turkey and 8 other countries. - June 29, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC

Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Distribution Deal with Rendor

Rust Bullet, LLC Products Now Available in Poland and Lithuania. Rust Bullet, LLC today announced a distribution deal with Rendor to market its multi-patented anti-corrosion products in Poland and Lithuania. “We are very excited to have Rendor join the Rust Bullet family of distributors. - June 28, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC

New, Minority Owned Electrical Engineering Consulting Firm is Sparking Interest in California

Winston Engineering LLC is a new startup based in Murrieta, CA. The company is the brainchild of Anthony Winston III, P.E. and was conceived out of the need to provide affordable, concise and quality Electrical Engineering solutions for commercial and residential buildings. The company focuses on... - June 28, 2016 - Anthony Winston III, P.E.

Roger B. Kennedy Construction Starts $24 Million Building 70 at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Orlando

Central Florida General Contractor Begins 80-Unit Timeshare Construction - June 27, 2016 - Roger B. Kennedy Construction

Midas Hospitality to Manage Hotel in New Sikeston, Mo. Development

Hampton Inn to be completed by end of 2017. - June 25, 2016 - Midas Hospitality

Metal-Era Expands Quick-To-Ship Program

Metal-Era, Inc., the largest supplier of edge metal in North America, announces an expansion of their next day and express shipment program for fascia products. Already the biggest and most extensive express program in the industry, they are pleased to add even more quick-to-ship products for... - June 25, 2016 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Houston-Based KW Solar Innovates to Reduce Soft Costs

KW Solar, a Houston-based solar panel provider and installation company, utilize home-grown technology to streamline workflow and internal processes. This emphasis on soft cost reduction is unique in the residential solar energy industry, where traditionally-run construction companies lack the technical savvy to systematize and automate internal processes. KW Solar sees soft cost reduction as the best opportunity for staying competitive, as other costs of delivery will remain static or increase. - June 23, 2016 - KW Solar

Announcing Dependable’s New KeedeRoll Products

Dependable Announces New KeedeRoll Products to the KeedeRoll Product Line. - June 21, 2016 - Dependable, LLC

MW Golden Constructors Celebrates Completed Restoration of 140-Year-Old Bank Building in Longmont

Jon Schallert, owner of the Schallert Group, is celebrating a new start for a historic building in Longmont, Colorado. 321 Main Street, the building that once housed Longmont’s first bank is now open for business. - June 19, 2016 - MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS

Michigan Hispanic American Construction Industry Association

Notice of organizational meeting - June 19, 2016 - Michigan Hispanic American Construction Industry Association

Leading Insurance Experts “Investigate Mitigation/Rectification Coverage for Contractors”

New Day Underwriting Managers & Berkley Construction Professional Underwriters Explore Coverage Trends, Variations & Claims Services During Interactive, Live Webinar - June 16, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa Imported 10% of Internationally Traded Softwood Lumber in 2015

Northern Africa and the Middle East have become a major destination for softwood lumber produced in Europe the past ten years. In 2015, the major trade flows were from the Nordic Countries and Russia to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly in its latest issue. - June 16, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC

MW Golden Constructors Donates to Family Food Fund and Habitat for Humanity

MW Golden Constructors, an award-winning Colorado construction firm, reported donations to Habitat for Humanity and will donate to the upcoming Grand County Builders Association’s (GCBA) annual sale on June 25. MW Golden Constructors consistently donates leftover construction materials and... - June 11, 2016 - MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS

Andora Systems Expands Operations to Miami-Dade Area

Andora Systems is now offering low voltage integration services for commercial and residential projects located within the areas of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach in Florida. - June 10, 2016 - Andora Systems

Andora Systems Partners with Luxury Residential Development in Manhattan

11 Beach Street is a new luxury residential development in Manhattan that has partnered with Andora Systems for all of their low voltage integration needs. - June 10, 2016 - Andora Systems

Lennar Unveils Big Homes on Big Homesites in Chandler, Arizona

Lennar has created two new large home designs for a boutique gated community in Chandler. The homes, with room for kids, cars, boats and more, will be built on large lots. - June 09, 2016 - Lennar, Arizona

Single-Family Home Trends & Forecasts from Southland Custom Homes

Thinking about buying a new home in 2016? Here are the latest single-family home trends and a forecast for what to expect. - June 09, 2016 - Southland Custom Homes

Temporary Door Protection, DoorGuard, Chosen by Andersen Construction to Protect Doors of Western Oregon University’s Richard Woodcock Education Center

DoorGuard, the temporary door protection product from Builders Site Protection, will be used to protect interior doors at Western Oregon University's new Richard Woodcock Education Center; a project being completed by Andersen Construction. - June 08, 2016 - Builders Site Protection

New Day Underwriting Managers Hosts Online Forum Exploring PLL Marketplace Trends, Challenges & Opportunities

Industry Experts Provide Insights Into the “PLL Marketplace...The Disruption Continues” - June 07, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

AerialliftCertification.com Announces National Aerial Lift Safety Week

Aerial lift operators can pledge to aerial lift safety from 6/6/2016 thru 6/12/2016 for a chance to win a GoPro. - June 06, 2016 - Aerial Lift Certification

Durante Rentals Owners Win the SBA Person of the Year Award

John Durante, Chris Jones and Anthony Durante Honored During Small Business Week. - June 06, 2016 - Durante Rentals

Thomas Roofing, LLC, Provides a Wide Variety of Commercial and Residential Roofing Services

For clients who are considering metal roofing, the following is a list of signs this type of roofing system is right for your home or business. - June 06, 2016 - RoilnfoTech Solutions

Launching the 2nd Annual Green Concrete GCC Conference

Addressing the use of sustainable concrete across GCC to reduce carbon emissions and increase project lifecycles. - June 05, 2016 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings

Capital Safety Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their Upgraded Anchor on the Go™ Portable Roof Anchor

Easy-to-Use Economical Temporary Anchor compliant with AS/NZS 5532. - June 04, 2016 - Capital Safety Australia

Russian Lumber Exports Declined for the Second Consecutive Quarter in the 1Q/16 with Reduced Shipments to Europe and Egypt, While Lumber Demand in Asia Was on the Rise

Russia has increased exports of softwood lumber from seven million m3 in 2000 to 23 million m3 in 2015. In the 1Q/16, shipments declined for the second straight quarter mainly because of less demand in Europe and the CIS countries, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lumber export prices have fallen 36% the past two years. - June 02, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC

RAM Modular Gives Emergency Relief to Alberta Wildfire Evacuees and First Responders

The wildfire still rages on in Alberta Canada, recently consuming an evacuated oil sands camp while threatening at least a dozen other sites in the oil sands region. Despite this fact, the best of humanity rises up as RAM Modular and a host of other modular building companies opened up their camps... - June 02, 2016 - Ram Modular

Keene Building Products Announces Nick Quercetti Jr. as Technical Consultant

Nick Quercetti Jr. is hired at Keene Building Products as Technical Consultant. - May 27, 2016 - Keene Building Products

Sila Capital, LLC Partners in Development of 143 Unit Apartment Complex

Sila Capital has recently partnered with H.M. Mac, an Indiana development and construction company, on the the development of Echo Park, a 143 unit apartment complex in Bloomington, IN. The town of Bloomington offers urban amenities while located in the hilly, forested landscape of south-central... - May 26, 2016 - Sila Capital

Chinese Log Imports Have Trended Upward in Early 2016 with Australia Increasing Their Market Share the Most, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

Increased demand for wood products and declining log inventories in China has resulted in higher importation of logs to China in the 1Q/16, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Australia has increased its shipments almost three-fold in three years and currently, ten percent of all softwood logs unloaded in Chinese ports are from Australia. - May 21, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC

Leading Contractors Professional Liability Underwriters to “Investigate Mitigation/Rectification Coverage for Contractors” During June 1 Webinar

New Day Underwriting Managers & Berkley Construction Professional Underwriters to Examine First Party Coverage and Prudent Claims Servicing Methods - May 19, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

DuraLife™ Introduces New Railways® Cable-Ready Railing Component System

New Pre-drilled Post Sleeves & Balusters Save Time & Remove Hassles from Cable Railing Installations - May 19, 2016 - DuraLife

LGI Technology Proudly Announces the Launch of 3 New LED Tubes

Three new LED T8 models now available Ballast Bipass, Ballast Compatible, Twinlume (works with or without ballast). All three models available in made in USA versions. - May 15, 2016 - LGI Technology

New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Marketplace Trends During May 24 Webinar

The “PLL Marketplace...The Disruption Continues” to Explore Latest Industry Changes & Methods for Protecting Commercial Real Estate from Legacy & Environmental Exposures - May 13, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

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