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Philadelphia's First Bitcoin Condo Offering
Susanna Kunkel, Realtor with Phillyliving.com at Keller Williams announces Philly's first bitcoin condo offering, especially designed to accommodate live/work lifestyle for entrepeneur start-ups. Unique architecture, abundant natural light and open, flexible work space make it ideal for a home based high tech business. Add to that a large garage space with room for 2 cars, bikes and storage. - January 13, 2016 - PhillyLiving.com
Ferrara Flame Introduces New Italkero Luxury Patio Heater Into the USA
Welcome Lightfire Dolcevita to the USA! This is the latest offering in the luxury line of patio heaters from Italkero in Italy. - January 12, 2016 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
South Florida Company is a Finalist in an Unprecedented Four of Nine Categories for Best Product of the Year at the 2016 International Builders Show
Aquarius BrandsTM and its wholly owned subsidiaries Atmospheric Water SolutionsTM and DroughtBusterTM will release new product lines of atmospheric water generators, water saving devices, and a new retractable solar solution at the International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas from January 19th... - January 12, 2016 - Atmospheric Water Solutions
Sonoma Academy Makes the Switch to Solar - Sonoma County School Goes Green, Saves Money
Sonoma Academy has switched-on a 208 kW solar power project on the north edge of its campus. The electricity produced from this system is projected to save over $1,280,000 for the academy over the next 25 years allowing that money to flow directly back into education. - January 12, 2016 - SolarCraft
Pulse of the City News Announces Consecutive Customer Satisfaction Award Winners
With yearly results coming in, only a selected group of companies have earned back-to-back Pulse of the City Customer Satisfaction Award. - January 07, 2016 - Pulse of the City News
Windows Installer in Gaithersburg, MD, Boosts Local Economy by Using Web Marketing Techniques
A new Web advertising campaign launched by Olney-based windows installer Thermal Specialties and Installation Co. is poised to help boost the local economy. By partnering with the online marketing specialists at Prospect Genius to get the word out about its window and door installation services,... - December 31, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dianna M. Johnson as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Dianna M. Johnson, of Mesa, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Roofing. - December 30, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
LichtensteinRE Just Sold a Development Site in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn for the Full Asking Price
Andrew Lichtenstein, President of LichtensteinRE, has just sold the development site located at 3016 Brighton 5th Street in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, for the full asking price of $775,000 all cash. This site is a 3,200 square feet lot containing a 4,480 square foot wood frame 2 story... - December 29, 2015 - LichtensteinRE
ForkliftCertification.com Shines a New Light on OSHA with Infographic Release
An industry leader in forklift training has released an infographic that sheds a new light on OSHA. - December 28, 2015 - ForkLiftCertification.com
TruGrain® Made with Resysta® at 2016 IBS
Westech Building Products will feature the full line of TruGrain® made with Resysta® bio-based decking, siding and facade profiles at the International Builder's Show, the biggest residential construction show in the United States. Westech, sister company, North American Pipe Corporation will also have their foundation building products on display. The show will be held January 19-21, 2016, in Las Vegas. - December 28, 2015 - Westech Building Products
US Builders Review Magazine Selects Westech Building Products as a 2015 Editor’s Choice Honoree
US Builders Reviews selected TruGrain® made with Resysta® line of decking, siding and façade boards to be included in their list of top building products for 2015. - December 28, 2015 - Westech Building Products
Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Wins Fifth Consecutive Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award
Michael Nash Design Build & Homes receives high praise from satisfied customers, earning it a fifth straight Talk of the Town Award. - December 25, 2015 - Celebration Media U.S.
CW Research: 2Q2015 Global Gray Cement Prices Fall 11+ % YoY, 3/4Q2015 Prices Recover
Global gray cement prices fell 11+ percent year-on-year, according to preliminary figures presented in the CW Research’s 3/4Q2015 update to its benchmark price assessment for monthly worldwide trade of gray cement, white cement, clinker, and slag, as well as ex-works and effective market prices: Global Cement Trade Price Report (GCTPR). - December 24, 2015 - CW Group
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber Increased in 2015, Though Prices Have Trended Downward in Key Markets
Both domestic and export prices of softwood lumber have fallen in the US, Europe and China during the 3Q/15, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian lumber exporters have had a good year with record-high export volumes, competitive export prices and 20% higher prices in Ruble terms. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Have Fallen Faster in Europe Than in the Rest of the World for the Past 18 Months, with the ESPI Price Index Reaching a Five Year Low, Reports WRQ
The European Sawlog Price Index (ESPI) has declined by almost seven percent in 18 months and in the 3Q/15, was at its lowest level in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since early 2014, sawlog prices in Europe have fallen faster than in most other lumber-producing countries around the world. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Los Feliz Design Build Contractor Roger Perron Completes Two Projects in Area
Roger Perron completed the construction of a new home in Los Feliz, as well as the full remodeling of another home and backyard, including building a guest house, spa and outdoor kitchen. - December 18, 2015 - Roger Perron Design and Construction
Durante Rentals Acquires Quality Rent All, Inc. of Carmel, NY
Newest Location Bolsters Durante’s Reach into the Putnam County Area - December 16, 2015 - Durante Rentals
Cambridge Pavingstones® Named Exclusive Master Distributor of i-lighting™ LED Landscape & Hardscape Lighting Systems
i-lighting™ Landscape & Hardscape Lighting Now Available from More Than 250 Cambridge Authorized Dealers Located in 15 States - December 16, 2015 - iLighting
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Explores Environmental & Pollution Professional Liability at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert Discusses Latest Construction Insurance Trends at 35th Annual Event Attended by More Than 1,500 Risk Management Professionals. - December 15, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Mutual Materials Receives Seattle Business Magazine 2015 Family Business Award
Mutual Materials, the largest manufacturer of masonry and hardscape products in the Pacific Northwest, has been honored by Seattle Business magazine as a top family-run business in Washington State with a 2015 Family Business Award. The Family Business Awards by Seattle Business magazine honor the... - December 15, 2015 - Mutual Materials
JFC & Associates Appoints David Mass as Sr. Consultant
John Connell, CEO of JFC & Associates appoints Mr. David Mass as Sr. Consultant. JFC & Associates has been in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) business since 2001, providing value to their EAM clients. JFC has also been an IBM Business Partner since 2005. With the main office in Boston, today JFC is regarded as one of the pre-eminent services corporations within the EAM Service discipline. - December 10, 2015 - JFC & Associates
Energy Efficient Homes a Priority at Mill Creek in Geneva
Shodeen Homes Encourages Energy Efficiency Buyer Education. - December 09, 2015 - Shodeen Homes
A Great Opportunity for the Drainage & Stormwater Industry Professionals
Day one of the 2nd Annual Edition of Future Drainage & Stormwater Networks Qatar conference at Intercontinental The City Doha (organized by Advanced Conferences & Meetings), was held with the support of Public Works Authority ‘ASHGHAL’. This conference brought together the... - December 09, 2015 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Concrete Repair Experts at Capital Industries Inc. Explore the Benefits of Concrete Resurfacing
The team at Capital Industries Inc. have provided quality concrete repair products for companies conducting concrete resurfacing services for many years. If your plant engineers and maintenance staff want to improve the quality of the concrete surface under their watch, Capital Industries Inc. - December 09, 2015 - Capital Industries, Inc
Chicago Baptist Institute - a Historical Landmark in Bronzeville /Washington Park for Sale for $15 Million
Ebonie Caldwell, of Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio - A Real Estate Development and Marketing Company, was commissioned to sale of the Chicago Baptist Institute - a historic landmark building at 5120 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60615, located across the street from the pending location of the Obama Presidential Library in Washington Park for $15 million. - December 08, 2015 - Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio Luxury
Leading Home Staging Authority Caps 2015 on a High Note with Three New Awards and a National Speaking Engagement
Joan Inglis, a Master Accredited Staging Professional®, was recently recognized by North Carolina Home Builders Association for Best Model Home Merchandising. Joan also was recognized by Lake Norman Home Builders Association for Best Residential Interior Staging. She will be speaking in January in Las Vegas at the International Builders Show put on by the National Association of Home Builders. She will be presenting to hundreds of home builders on the topic of model homes. - December 07, 2015 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
Construction Industry Meets in Dubai to Discuss Future of Modular Construction in Middle East
Prefabrication and Modular Construction has seen significant growth and acceptability in the regional construction sector. - December 06, 2015 - Information Exchange Group
KUBE Restructures with Expanding Operations
KUBE, the specialist provider of quality on-site modular workforce hotel accommodation, has formed a new holding company, KUBE Accommodation Group. Within this group separate divisions will provide manufacturing sales and workforce accommodation services. Kube Accommodation Group is actively working on acquisitions to vertically integrate into its business. - December 05, 2015 - KUBE
Go Grow LED Announces the Release of Their Greenhouse Series Fixture
Go Grow LED, LLC, manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced LED grow lights, announced today the release of their 500W Greenhouse Series LED fixture designed for supplemental lighting in the high mounting applications of greenhouses. - December 04, 2015 - Go Grow LED
Local Contractor, Decks Unique, Awarded Contractor of the Year by National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Decks Unique, Inc announces launch of their new website, www.decksunique.com. - December 03, 2015 - Decks Unique, Inc
Former Morris-Jenkins GM Joins Falcone Crawl Space
Falcone Crawl Space and Structural Repair recently appointed Anne Gannon as General Manager effective October 26, 2015. Gannon will work closely with Falcone owners, Fred and Melissa Falcone. “Fred and I realized our business had grown to a point that we needed to bring in someone with... - November 27, 2015 - Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair
HBD VC, Mota Engil, CST, Pestana and BISTP Sponsor São Tomé and Príncipe’s Online Investment Forum with University of Oxford Venture, BusinessBinder.com, in November 2015
Meet Top Sao Tome and Principe Government Agencies and Private Sector companies online - Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Tourism and Real Estate, Fisheries, Finance, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Trade. - November 23, 2015 - BusinessBinder.com
G&R Custom Elevator Cabs Completes Elevator Interior Modernization Phase V of County Wide Elevator Modernization Project at the Anoka County Government Center, MN
G&R Custom Elevator Cabs, a Minnesota company, works with other cab manufacturers, municipal construction managers and vertical transportation consultants on multi-elevator modernization projects. The latest project was in Anoka, Minnesota. Helping the building visitors and employee’s feel comfortable and safe. - November 22, 2015 - G&R Custom Elevator Cabs
Labosport Launches Fiber Performance Index
FPI is the synthetic turf industries first true measurement of fiber quality. - November 21, 2015 - Labosport
BEST Contracting Helps to Preserve the History of Hearst Castle
The Hearst Castle Re-roof Project seems fairly simple on paper with around 150 squares of tile and 25 squares of built up roofing, but as the project began there were a few interesting challenges that were overcome to prove BEST Contracting Service's role as a leader in the roofing industry. One... - November 18, 2015 - BEST Contracting Services Inc.
Concrete Repair Experts Capital Industries, Inc. Updates Company Website
Mattituck, NY-based specialists for concrete repair solutions, Capital Industries, Inc. have recently announced they’ve updated their company website. The new company website provides visitors with comprehensive information on the company product line as well as a new blog that will highlight... - November 18, 2015 - Capital Industries, Inc
The BlueDuct® is the First Underground Air Duct System to be Certified for R-10 Thermal Performance Per Rigorous NSF P374 Protocol
The BlueDuct, from AQC Industries, is an underground preinsulated duct system. The BlueDuct®, from AQC Industries, is the first underground air duct system to receive NSF P374 certification for R-10 thermal efficiency. - November 17, 2015 - AQC Industries
AFG Group Appoints Kim Showalter as Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist
AFG Group, Inc. (AFG) announces the designation of Kim Showalter as a Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist. Ms. Showalter is currently supporting AFG’s Transition and Relocation Team for the relocation and activation of more than 1600 personnel, and consolidating five staff... - November 14, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Macintosh Electric Corp Congratulates Mayor Mike Spano
Mayor elect Mike Spano has once again won the race for City Mayor in Yonkers New York this November, 2015. Local Yonkers group M-PAC lent their support to the Mayors re-election campaign. This included local business support such as Yonkers own Licensed Master Electricians Macintosh Electric Corp. - November 13, 2015 - Macintosh Electric
Cement Shine Announces New Houston Location
Cement Shine concrete flooring contractor has new Houston location. - November 11, 2015 - Cement Shine
Macintosh Electric Corp Salutes Our Veterans
The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month marks Veterans Day 2015. A day of reflection, a day of remembrance for those brave men and woman whom served our armed forces. This sacrifice is made for freedom, for justice and the pursuit of happiness. This sacrifice cannot be paid... - November 11, 2015 - Macintosh Electric
Builders Site Protection Releases Edge ProTect, a New Surface Protection Product for Curtain Walls, Window Mullions, and Hallway Edges
Surface Protection company Builders Site Protection has now released their latest product, Edge ProTect. Edge ProTect is aimed at preventing damage to curtain walls, window mullions, and any edges in a construction project. - November 11, 2015 - Builders Site Protection
Infrastructure Repair Systems Introduces Trenchless 90° Elbow Spot Repair System
New Liner Repair Solution Seals Joints, Cracks & Missing Sections to Ensure Smooth, Unobstructed Curves without Bunching or Wrinkling in the Elbow - November 10, 2015 - IRSI
Precast Concrete "Z" Superstructures Used to Construct Seattle’s New Elliott Bay Seawall
New seawall structure consists of a cast-in-place support slab with custom precast concrete face panels, precast concrete Z-superstructure segments and precast sidewalk panels. - November 08, 2015 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
MSLBMDA Partners with Surf Star Media for New Website
Mountain States Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association has chosen new media and web development specialists Surf Star Media to design and develop a new website for the association from the ground up. - November 06, 2015 - Surf Star Media
Asia Infotech is All Set to Enter a New Zone with the Upgradation of Their Technical Faculties
Asia Infotech is a highly reputable provider of engineering service solutions in Ahmedabad with a long term record in offering some of the best structural steel detailing services to companies both in India and abroad. Their technical services have been much praised by their clients due to their high level of efficiency in a broad range of fields. - November 06, 2015 - Asia Infotech
Surprise Lake Camp is Building a Swimming Pool
Site work began on August 31 and the concrete shell was poured mid-October. The pool will have an enormous impact on today's campers, and it will enrich the lives of young people for many generations to come. It will be a facility that will make the entire camp community proud. - November 05, 2015 - Surprise Lake Camp
Dallas Architect Gary Gene Olp, FAIA Selected as 2015 LEED Fellow
LEED Fellows are best-of-the-best in green building design, engineering and development. - November 04, 2015 - GGO Architects
ARCO / Murray Construction Awarded La Chiquita Production Facility
ARCO / Murray Construction Company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the construction for the La Chiquita tortilla production and distribution facility located in Orlando, Florida. The 80,000 SF project will consist of renovating an existing warehouse to accommodate a production area,... - November 04, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Solatube International Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Company invented tubular daylighting devices in 1990 and is now in over 120 countries worldwide. - November 03, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing