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Elie Hirschfeld Donates $18,000 to the Jewish Community of Rome, Inspired by Visit with Pope
When Elie Hirschfeld and his wife Dr. Sarah Schlesinger visited Rome to meet the Pope in January, they were so taken by the warmth of the Jewish community in Rome. Today they announced a $18,000 to the Jewish Community of Rome. - March 07, 2016 - Hirschfeld Properties
TEKA Building & Development Will be Featured at the 43rd Annual 2016 Home Show in Kingsport, TN
Teka Building and Development, your one stop showroom for custom cabinets, stone countertops, flooring, and acrylic bathroom systems, will be at the Home Show in Kingsport, TN on March 4, 5, and 6, 2016. - March 06, 2016 - Teka Building and Development Inc.
The Future of Prefabrication and Modular Construction Industry is Bright in the Middle East, Say Construction Experts
The Middle East Prefabrication and Modular Construction Summit 2016 which was held on the 16 & 17 of February 2016 witnessed high profile stakeholders, architects, market leaders and industry experts from construction, property development, mining, power & energy and oil & gas sectors... - March 04, 2016 - Speed House Group
Capital Industries Inc. Now Offering a Concrete Sealer - REPORE
Cutchogue, NY-based concrete floor repair specialists, Capital Industries, Inc. have just announced they’re now offering the concrete sealer REPORE. It is a single component moisture cured urethane clear coating and sealer designed to offer industrial settings exceptional wear resistance over many years. It is positioned to be an excellent product addition to warehouses, office floors and many other areas within industrial facilities. - March 03, 2016 - Capital Industries, Inc
Concrete Contractors in Albuquerque, NM, Aim to Reach Locals via Web Marketing Techniques
Locally owned business David Rue Concrete, LLC, is partnering with the online marketing specialists at Prospect Genius to make its website more visible and accessible to prospective customers. - March 02, 2016 - Prospect Genius
CSL Materials Now Representing Metal-Era in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions announces that CSL Materials is now representing the Metal-Era product line in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. They will be working closely with roofing contractors, distributors, specifiers and building owners to assist... - March 02, 2016 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New ExoFit STRATA™ Full Body Harness
Designed and tested with third-party research, offers real measurable comfort and fall protection for at-height workers. - March 01, 2016 - Capital Safety Australia
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers a Vital New Service to Ensure a Person with This Cancer Understands How the Compensation Process Works
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to make certain that a person who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma understands how the mesothelioma claim process actually works. We do everything possible to keep it as simple as possible for the victim and family. The first... - February 29, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Jewers Doors Open Hitachi’s Flagship Rail Manufacturing Centre
Specialist industrial door manufacturer Jewers Doors have installed several of its Phoenix range sliding folding doors at Hitachi’s new UK rolling stock manufacturing centre at Newton Aycliffe. - February 26, 2016 - Jewers Doors Ltd
Save the Date: May 5… Annual Charity Golf Classic
Get your foursome together and come out to support Children’s Aid Club and Taylor's Closet at CASF's Annual Charity Golf Classic on Thursday, May 5th at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club’s North and South Courses in Plantation. Registration, light lunch and driving at 12:00 Noon. - February 25, 2016 - Construction Association of South Florida
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss Environmental Exposures & Insurance at IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, will host the “Primer on Environmental Exposures &... - February 24, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Skoler Building Resources Now Representing Metal-Era in Pacific Northwest
Metal-Era, the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions, announces that Skoler Building Resources LLC will be representing the Metal-Era product line in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. - February 24, 2016 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Kraken Stormwater Filter NJCAT Verification
The Kraken Membrane Filter is NJCAT verified and NJDEP approved. - February 23, 2016 - Bio Clean Environmental Inc.
pinta acoustic Introduces AirHush® Modular Sound-Blocking Panel System
pinta acoustic, inc. announces the introduction of AirHush®, a portable sound-blocking panel system engineered to keep sound from traveling into adjacent spaces. AirHush panels easily assemble to create freestanding partitions or enclosures to allow for private conversations or to block... - February 23, 2016 - pinta acoustic
Leasing Announced for Arden Luxury Apartments
Second Phase will be available for spring 2016 move-ins! - February 23, 2016 - Pegasus Residential
Co-Deco Containers in Miami Offers New Expanded Rental Service
Co-Deco Containers in Miami offers new rental service in south Florida to meet with the growing construction demand. - February 23, 2016 - Co-Deco Containers
J. Wales Construction & Lowen Hospitality Management Break Ground on First Hotel in Fairview, TX - Residence Inn Fairview
J. Wales Construction, in partnership with Lowen Hospitality Management, had their groundbreaking Friday, January 22nd on a new Residence Inn by Marriott slated to open in early 2017. It will be the first hotel in Fairview, Texas, and the fourth project that J. Wales has built for the Lowen Management team. In attendance were Josey Parks (J. Wales CEO), Mayor Darion Culbertson, Ronald Stewart (Marriott), among others. - February 22, 2016 - J Wales Construction
Work Begins on City Center Bishop Ranch, a Reinvention of the American Suburban Shopping Destination
Demolition Activities Signal Start of Long-Planned Effort to Bring Distinctive New Shops, Restaurants and Services to East Bay Employees and Residents - February 19, 2016 - Sunset Development
The Greenlion Roars at Wincoram
Cleaning company helps with community revitalization. - February 18, 2016 - Greenlion Cleaning & Maintenance Inc
Terra Site Constructors, LLC Expands Its DBE Certifications in Virginia
The VDSBSD approved Terra Site Constructors, LLC to provide services in NAICS codes 238140 and 238120 and expanded the list of previously approved services within NAICS codes 237310, 237990, 238110, and 238910. - February 18, 2016 - Terra Site Constructors
Edge ProTect, Builders Site Protection's New Temporary Jamb, Mullion, and Edge Protection Product, Named Among Design Journal’s "Best of 2015 Products"
Builders Site Protection has recently unveiled its newest surface protection product, Edge ProTect. Edge ProTect has been incredibly well reviewed by builders, contractors, and designers alike; as it has been named to Design Journal's "Best of 2015" products catalog. - February 18, 2016 - Builders Site Protection
New Day Underwriting Managers to Host Webinar to Discuss the Dynamics of the Changing PLL Marketplace
Leading Industry Experts to Provide Insights into the Evolution of Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Coverage on February 25. - February 17, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Join CASF at the DPR Networking Breakfast This Thursday
Remember, this Thursday is your opportunity to join CASF at their Networking Breakfast sponsored by DPR Construction. The productive event is taking place at the West Palm Beach Marriott on February 18, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Industry leaders from around South Florida will enjoy a light breakfast... - February 17, 2016 - Construction Association of South Florida
Industrial Textiles and Plastics Exhibit at Ecobuild 2016
Building protection materials producer ITP will be showcasing innovative new products in March at Ecobuild, the UK’s largest sustainable construction exhibition. - February 17, 2016 - Industrial Textiles & Plastics Ltd
Riley Contracting Group Renovates East Building of North Carolina Museum of Art
Local General Contractor Working to Complete $2.5 Million Upgrade to Art Museum’s Storage and Preservation Systems - February 13, 2016 - Riley Contracting
North American Overseas Pellet Exports Rose for the Second Consecutive Quarter to Reach a New Record High in the 3Q/15 with the US South Shipping 77% of the Volume
The wood pellet industry keeps investing in new production capacity in the US South because of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/15, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from the southeastern US. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trade of Logs in Baltic Sea Region Fell 10% in 2015 Because of Substantially Lower Demand for Softwood Pulplogs in Finland and Sweden, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
After reaching a record high in 2014, log trade in the Baltic Sea fell by 10% in 2015. Most of the decline was that of softwood pulplogs, while trade of sawlogs actually increased to reach its highest level since 2007, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russia has been surpassed by the Baltic States as the major softwood log supply region. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Roofing and Remodeling Contractors in Bergen County, NJ, Connect with Locals via New Website Launch
Marroquin Home LLC is working with the local online marketing experts at Prospect Genius to improve its Internet presence. - February 11, 2016 - Prospect Genius
Covestro Introduces Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Enabling Economical Application
Bayseal® OCX spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is AC377 Appendix X compliant, eliminating the need for an ignition barrier in service-only attics and crawlspaces. - February 11, 2016 - Covestro LLC
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Introducing a New Fun and Interactive Product, Gaga Ball Pits, Dubbed "America’s Fastest Growing Dodgeball Alternative," on Their Website
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, is excited to announce the addition of a new product- Gaga Ball. This fun, action packed game has become known as “America’s Fastest Growing Dodgeball Alternative.” Noah’s is pleased to offer two Gaga Ball Pit sizes for schools, churches, HOA’s, city parks, camp grounds as well as numerous other customers throughout the U.S. - February 08, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Housing Benefit Reform Conference, Thursday 24th March 2016 – London
With the Spending Review and Autumn Statement heralding further changes to Housing Benefit, Capita's national Housing Benefit Reform Conference is designed to ensure local authorities and social housing providers are equipped to support the local population and the workforce through the changes to the benefits system. - February 06, 2016 - Capita Conferences
The Import Value of Logs and Lumber to China Has Fallen by 25% in 12 Months Because of Declining Housing Constructions
The reduction in house construction in China has resulted in a substantial decline in the importation of forest products during 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The total value of imported softwood logs and lumber has fallen 25% and import prices have declined almost 30% that past 12 months. - February 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trinity Custom Homes: Trinity Receives the BBB Complaint Free Award from the Better Business Bureau
Trinity Custom Homes is a recent recipient of the BBB Complaint Free Award from the Better Business Bureau. Learn more here. - February 02, 2016 - Trinity Custom Homes
Trinity Custom Homes: Trinity Now Uses the Zip System by AdvanTech
Trinity Custom Homes now uses the Zip System by Advantech. Learn how the Zip System helps improve the quality of a build. - February 02, 2016 - Trinity Custom Homes
Shaddock Development Company Announces Purchase of 122 Acre Development in Parker, Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth based Shaddock Development Company has acquired 122 acres in Parker, Texas between E Bethany Drive and Allen Heights Drive. The development, Parker Ranch Estates, consists of 67 lots on 1-2 acre with convenient access to North Central Expressway. William Shaddock, Partner and... - February 01, 2016 - Shaddock Development
Alyson Lupinetti Named Construction Group Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
Alyson Lupinetti has been named an account manager within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for supporting the informational and risk... - February 01, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Sunspace Texas of Bryan/College Station Awarded Best of Houzz 2016
Sunspace Texas has won “Best Of Houzz Award” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The porch enclosure specialist company was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. - February 01, 2016 - Sunspace Texas
JulianConstruction.com: Does Your Home Need Foundation Underpinning?
Julian Construction, Inc., (http://www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, offers foundation underpinning and explains why homeowners might need it. - January 30, 2016 - Julian Construction
Home Remedy Construction LLC Launches New Website for the Livingston County Area
Home Remedy Construction LLC today announced the launch of www.homeremedyconstruction.com as an informational portal that features educational resources on subjects such as property value benefits from roofing, and siding, and many other helpful tips for homeowners considering roofing contractors... - January 30, 2016 - Home Remedy Construction LLC
Julian Construction Warns the Public of the Dangers of Flood Season
Julian Construction, Inc. (http://www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, is warning the public about some of the dangers of flood season and different indications of damage to look out for. This is particularly important in light of the projected El Nino heavy rain conditions this year. - January 30, 2016 - Julian Construction
JAS Construction Group, a Top of the Line, Commercial and Residential Construction Company, Has Just Joined the Service Channel Network
JAS Construction Group provides Residential and Commercial repairs ranging from handyman work to construction re-builds, additions and remodels. Not only do they offer Residential and Commercial work but they also provide Facilities Management for retail stores throughout the South East. Whatever... - January 28, 2016 - JAS Construction Group
Capital Title Closes Largest Residential Transaction in Dallas History with Sale of Tom Hicks Mansion
Last Friday, DFW-based Capital Title closed the sale on a 25-acre, 28,000-square-foot mansion that once belonged to Texas businessman Tom Hicks. Hicks is the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars. The sale of the Tom Hicks home by Capital Title marks the largest residential transaction... - January 27, 2016 - Capital Title
RMI Corporation to Attend "The Rental Show" in Atlanta
RMI Corporation will be bringing their premier business management software, RMI ADVANTAGE, and a super show special to the ARA's 60th annual trade show, "The Rental Show" in Atlanta, GA. - January 24, 2016 - Rental Management Inc
January Sees Another Contraction for Med Basin and Persian Gulf – Arabian Sea Cement FOB Prices
On a monthly basis, cement prices continue to drop, according to the CW Research’s January update to Med Basin, Persian Gulf – Arabian Sea and East Africa Cement and Clinker price assessment. - January 21, 2016 - CW Group
Athens Building Company of Athens, GA Awarded Best of Houzz 2016
Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World. - January 21, 2016 - Athens Building Company
James Denomme Joins Metal-Era as Vice President of Manufacturing
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions, announces that James Denomme has joined the company as Vice President of Manufacturing. James will oversee management of all areas of manufacturing to direct activities and produce products that meet timelines, quality standards and cost objectives. - January 20, 2016 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Cutting Edge Track Featured at “Nike + Run Club House of Track” Locally Built by Beynon Sports Surfaces of Tualatin, Oregon
It’s that fast. In both construction time and running speed. And records - will likely - be broken on it in March. Beynon Sports Surfaces latest track - a 200 meter, indoor, banked track - is both a vision and a mission. It is a movable, regulation track that was built to anchor several... - January 15, 2016 - Beynon Sports Surfaces
LichtensteinRE Retained as Exclusive Broker to Sell Gut Rehabbed 6 Residential Unit Property in Yonkers, New York
LichtensteinRE has been retained on an exclusive basis to sell a multifamily apartment building located at 56 Groshon Avenue Yonkers, Westchester, New York. The asking price is $1,175,000 but offers at all prices are invited. The property, built in 1965, is a three story walk-up building... - January 15, 2016 - LichtensteinRE
Your Choice Program™ from DuraLife™ Blends Finish, Performance & Value to Create Beautiful, Custom Decks
First-of-Its-Kind Program Allows Users to Design Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces by Selecting the Color They Want at the Performance & Price Points of Their Choice - January 14, 2016 - DuraLife
Myles Nelson McKenzie Design of Newport Beach, California Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016
Myles Nelson McKenzie Design of Newport Beach, California has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 30-year old residential and commercial design firm was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. - January 13, 2016 - Myles Nelson McKenzie Design