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Jeff Slivka Named President at New Day Underwriting Managers
Jeff Slivka has been named president of New Day Underwriting Managers, a company he helped launch in 2005 and has since grown into an award-winning, specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages and risk management services. He had... - November 02, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Julian Construction Offers Soft-Story Retrofitting in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Makes Soft Story Retrofitting Mandatory for Wood-Frame Structures. - November 01, 2015 - Julian Construction
Hoar Construction and Faith Community Hospital Bring Healthcare Home for Rural Texas Town
Together with Faith Community Hospital administrators, Hoar Construction announces the completion of the highly anticipated replacement hospital that sets the standard for rural healthcare facilities. The new $28 million, 86,000 square foot hospital in Jacksboro, Texas – population 4,511... - October 31, 2015 - Hoar Construction LLC
Dianna M. Johnson Has Now Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016 in Roofing by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lifetime member, Dianna M. Johnson of Mesa, Arizona has been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Roofing. - October 31, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New CSC Global Headquarters
Corporation Service Company® (CSC®), a global provider of business, legal and financial services, officially broke ground on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 for its new corporate headquarters in Wilmington, Del. Designed by Environetics, the 148,000 SF building will consolidate several of... - October 31, 2015 - Environetics
Linbeck Transforms Former Furniture Store Showroom Into $7 Million YES Prep Charter School
Linbeck Group, a Texas-based, technology-driven building construction firm, announces its completion of YES Prep Southside and phase three of YES Prep Gulfton. The total cost for both school projects is $12.3 million. The 10-acre YES Prep Southside, located at 5515 South Loop East, occupies the... - October 31, 2015 - Linbeck Group
pinta acoustic Introduces SONEX® PLANO Absorbers. Customizable to Add a Distinctive Flair with High Sound Absorption.
pinta acoustic’s new SONEX® PLANO Absorbers provide exceptional sound absorption with virtually unlimited design shapes and grid work configurations. Possible baffle shapes include curving convex, concave, stepped, diagonal, wedge and other custom contours. SONEX PLANO Absorbers are easy to suspend using typical 15/16-inch grid systems. Set in countless pattern arrangements at one or various elevations across a ceiling plane, SONEX PLANO provides state-of-the-art design expressions. - October 30, 2015 - pinta acoustic
Recognizing Signs of Roof Damage
Los Angeles Contractor Shares Warning Signs of Roof Damage and What You Can Do About It. - October 29, 2015 - Julian Construction
Mid-State Lumber Corp. Announces It Will Now Stock a Full Line of Benjamin Obdyke Products
Benjamin Obdyke's roof and wall products boost Mid-State Lumber's offering of best-in-class building materials for the northeast retail lumber dealer. - October 28, 2015 - Mid-State Lumber Corp.
Elliott Homes LLC Earns Third Straight Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
Elliott Homes LLC, a custom home builder on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, earns top marks from customers, winning a third straight Talk of the Town Award for excellent customer service. - October 27, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
Forever Metal Roof Company to Serve Massachusetts Market
Forever Metal Roof Company has announced it will be providing metal roofs and expert installation to the entire Massachusetts market beginning immediately. Providing knowledgeable, professional service to the New Hampshire area since 1996, the move was made by owner Patrick Hayes to meet the needs... - October 23, 2015 - Forever Metal Roof Company
Durante Rentals Wins 2015 Inner City 100 Award as One of the Fastest-Growing Inner City Businesses in the U.S.
Durante Rentals Ranks 33rd with a Five Year Growth Rate of 319%. - October 22, 2015 - Durante Rentals
New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year
2015 Ranking Places Leading Specialty Intermediary Among America’s Fastest-growing Privately-held Companies. - October 20, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
CrawlSpaceRepair.com Has a New Look with a New E-commerce Website
CrawlSpaceRepair.com has just launched it's long anticipated e-commerce website on October 7, 2015. Previously, Crawlspacerepair.com was only an informational site. - October 16, 2015 - CrawlSpaceRepair.com,LLC
Softwood Lumber Prices Continued to Fall in Many Markets Around the World in the 2q/15 Because of Weaker Demand for Wood Products
Despite reduced demand for lumber in the US, Europe and Asia, lumber production and trade volumes were relatively high during the first half of 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The supply/demand imbalance resulted in downward price pressure in key markets during the 2Q/15. - October 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Online Community for Green Home Owners and Builders Launches
Green Home Community (GHC) is a new online gathering place for those interested in green home building, remodeling, and living. It is the social site for those who are just learning what makes a home green and for those who are living the lifestyle and want to keep up on the latest news. GHC... - October 16, 2015 - Green Communities Media
Lobo London Continues Their Service This Winter and Shares Advice with Homeowners on Keeping Warm This Season
Refurbishment and loft conversion company, Lobo London announces their plans for the winter season and gives some advice to homeowners who wish to keep their lofts warm. - October 16, 2015 - Lobo London Ltd
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Senior Consultant at New Day Underwriting Managers
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Senior Consultant in the Construction Division of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers. He is responsible for assisting New Day clients within the construction,... - October 15, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Big Fresh Creates New Corporate Identity for Unity Care NW
Big Fresh Creates New Corporate Identity for Unity Care NW (Formerly Interfairth Community Health Center) in Bellingham, Wa. - October 14, 2015 - Big Fresh Media, Inc.
Nasir and Associates Announces Business Expansion Initiatives in Virginia
Nasir and Associates, a supplier of highway and commercial construction materials and equipment in the mid-Atlantic region, announces the acquisition of new metal fabrication and machining facilities, the addition of a key staff member to their management team, and becoming DBE Certified in the State of NY. - October 14, 2015 - Nasir & Associates, LLC
Power Engineering and Powerstrut.com Delivers Safer Bridge Inspection Walkways
Power Engineering and GS Metals is delivering its promise to supply inspectors a safer, more efficient approach to inspecting any bridge's underside. At hundreds of feet above rivers and lakes, these rickety walkways create a potentially dangerous situation -- not to mention an uneasy experience for inspection workers. - October 07, 2015 - Power Engineering Co. Inc.
The A-Team Comes to CitiesAlive in NYC
Green Roofs have a vast but unrealized potential to address many of the fundamental challenges facing North America. For the first time CitiesAlive is heading to the Big Apple October 5-8, 2015. - October 04, 2015 - Green Roof Technology
GRAITEC Acquires Total CAD Systems, Inc., US Autodesk Platinum Partner
GRAITEC acquires Total CAD Systems, Inc., US Autodesk Platinum Partner and becomes only Autodesk Platinum Partner operating across United States and Europe. - October 03, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
Top Design Build Firm Roger Perron Provides Free Report to Homeowners
A Report on “How to Select a Quality Architect and Contractor” is Available from Roger Perron’s Website -- Sharing His 33 Years of Experience in Serving Homeowners. - October 03, 2015 - Roger Perron Design and Construction
Work Has Begun for Hoar Construction on Luxury Residential Project in Dallas
Hoar Construction begins work on two-tower Ascent apartment high-rises in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 302-unit apartment towers will be the first partnership for Hoar Construction and developer, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC. - October 02, 2015 - Hoar Construction LLC
How to Tell if Your Foundation is in Need of Repairs
Los Angeles Foundation Contractor shares warning signs of foundation damage. - October 02, 2015 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Warns of the Dangers of Poor Drainage and Cold, Wet Weather
Drainage Problems, Mold, and Foundation Cracks - Are You at Risk? - October 02, 2015 - Julian Construction
Big Trees Inc. Prepares to Add 10 Acre Field of Trees
New Field Represents Major Expansion for One of Largest Tree Nurseries in Seattle. - October 02, 2015 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Louise Brodnitz is Selected as AFG Group’s Historic Preservation Architect
AFG Group has selected Louise Brodnitz as Senior Historic Preservation Architect to support the CM Team on the St. Elizabeths Consolidation Project, in Washington, DC. As the onsite subject matter expert, Ms. Brodnitz will advise on preservation issues related to the historic buildings and... - October 01, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
GRAITEC PowerPack for Revit® Available on Autodesk Exchange App Store
GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner across Europe, is delighted to announce its Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016, now available to try and buy on the Autodesk Exchange App Store. GRAITEC Advance PowerPack for... - October 01, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
2,200 RV’s Evicted from Orange County Storage. RV Owners Left with Few Storage Options. Eucalyptus at Beaumont Storage Condominium Owners Find Storage Oasis.
The nation's largest RV storage facility closed to make way for development in the Orange County Great Park. RV owners finding few storage options in high priced Orange County. - September 30, 2015 - Eucalyptus at Beaumont
Go Grow LED Introduces Revolutionary New Grow Light
Revolutionary LED grow light by Grow Grow LED, LLC utilizes a single high wattage chip and a true full-spectrum of light unseen in the industry. Better quality light and increased light penetration combine for faster and healthier growth. - September 30, 2015 - Go Grow LED
TaskitPro Releases New Job and Task Management Feature Package
RACI Change Manager announces a new feature package for its TaskitPro software and mobile application. - September 29, 2015 - Taskitpro
Linbeck Group Completes KIPP Unity Primary School, Begins KIPP Academy West Middle School at Former Manufacturing Facility Site
Linbeck Group, a Texas-based, technology-driven building construction firm, announces its completion of KIPP Unity Primary School, part of a two-school campus in southwest Houston at the site of the former Sunbelt Spas manufacturing and retail facility. The 10.5-acre KIPP West Campus, located at... - September 29, 2015 - Linbeck Group
Venice Shores Realty Becomes Gulf Shores Realty
Venice Shores Realty is pleased to announce their name change to Gulf Shores Realty, which more accurately reflects their expanded service area of Southwest Florida. This is an opportune time to unveil their fresh new look and marketing program. Gulf Shores Realty will continue to be the company... - September 28, 2015 - Gulf Shores Realty
Brazilian Sawlog Prices Have Declined 40% Since 2011, and in the 2Q/15 Hit Their Lowest Levels in Ten Years
Sawmills in Brazil have become much more competitive in the export market the past few years because of substantially lower sawlog costs. In the 2Q/15, average log prices were down to their lowest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This downward trend may rebound later in 2015 as the export market for lumber is likely to improve. - September 26, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Burrow Global, LLC, a Full-Service EPC Firm, Acquires Furmanite Technical Solutions
Effective Monday, September 28, 2015 Burrow Global, LLC will will acquire the assets, contracts and certain liabilities of Furmanite Technical Solutions. This acquisition will enhance their capability to serve their clients in several ways. 1. Increasing technical bench strength to enable execution of large EPC projects. 2. Augmenting In-plant staffing capabilities in the Gulf Coast region. 3. Adding local offices in key Gulf Coast geographies. - September 25, 2015 - Burrow Global
GreenTechnologies’ Innovative Research Project to Reduce Water Pollution Receives Funding from EPA SBIR Program
GreenTechnologies, LLC. is pleased to announce that its’ research and technology development project for a sustainable nutrient removal, recovery and conversion system has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Award from the United States Environmental Protection... - September 25, 2015 - GreenTechnologies, LLC
Riley Contracting Group Completes Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Cary
Local General Contractor Constructs Popular Restaurant Chain’s Latest Triangle Location in Cary’s Bradford Development. - September 25, 2015 - Riley Contracting
EMLab P&K Helps Mold Testing Specialists in New York and Maryland Through Patent-Pending Lab Report
Mold testing specialists in New York and Maryland gain enhanced insights for their mold inspections through MoldRANGE Local Climate reports. Mold lab report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels based on the project’s zip code. - September 23, 2015 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Stockell Custom Homes Brings Higher Standard of Energy Efficiency, Quality Assurance to Missouri Customers Through EPA Energy Star Program
Leading St. Louis Builder Joins National Network as Active Partner, Indoor AirPlus Provider. - September 22, 2015 - Stockell Custom Homes and Construction
Joseph Nawa of New Day Underwriting Managers to Address Environmental & Professional Liability Trends at CFMA Meeting
Joseph Nawa of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has been selected to address The Valley of the Sun Chapter of Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) on the latest... - September 21, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AFG Group Awarded 2-Year Construction Management Contract by GSA NCR Region
AFG Group, Inc. was recently awarded a 2-year construction management contract for CM support services to the Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, DC. - September 19, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
CertifyMe.net Releases Infographic Featuring Warehouse Forklift Hazards to Promote Safety
CertifyMe.net, a web-based forklift training facility to obtain OSHA forklift certification, released an infographic featuring forklift hazards to promote the safe operation of forklifts in warehouses. With the “Warehouse Forklift Hazards” infographic, CertifyMe.net explains the most... - September 14, 2015 - CertifyMe.net
Builders Site Protection Releases New Surface Protection Catalog
Builders Site Protection has unveiled their new surface protection catalog. Featuring several new products, Builders Site Protection's new catalog is a testment to their commitment to innovation within the surface protection and construction industries. - September 12, 2015 - Builders Site Protection
Saniqua Wins the Heart of Countless People at Index Kitchen and Bath Exhibition
The Exhibition was organized in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi and was jointly inaugurated by some of the most renowned designers and dignitaries. The Exhibition was attended by major players in the Kitchen and Bathroom industry, who displayed their diverse products for the benefit of the visiting dignitaries and common people. - September 09, 2015 - Saniqua
California’s Next Big Earthquake Not What Expected
Experts Point to an Even Larger Earthquake Overdue to Hit Pacific Coast. - September 07, 2015 - Julian Construction
New Video Explains Earthquake Retrofitting
Foundation Contractor Publishes Video on House Bolting and Earthquake Retrofitting. - September 07, 2015 - Julian Construction
Elliott Homes LLC Named Professional Builder Design Award Winner
Selected from custom homes built across the country, Elliott Homes LLC has won Professional Builder's Silver Award for their French Quarter inspired beach home. The 2,900 square foot home combines New Orleans charm and southern flair. - September 06, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
Erin Belmore Announces Expansion of Washington State Kitchen and Bath's Remodel Services
Erin Belmore expands Washington State Kitchen and Bath's services to meet increased demands for home remodeling services. - September 05, 2015 - Washington State Kitchen and Bath