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Weidlinger’s Dr. Mohammed Ettouney Receives National Institute of Building Sciences Honor Award
Ettouney was recognized for his “exceptional contribution to the nation and the building community.” - January 10, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Kansas City Custom Home Builder Homes by Chris Selected for Showcase in 2015 Artisan Home Tour
Kansas City-based Homes by Chris have announced that two members of their team have been selected to debut an artisan home as part of the Artisan Home Tour of 2015. The Tour event, which is due to take place in September 2015, is sponsored by the Kansas City Home Builders Association and will allow... - January 09, 2015 - Homes By Chris LLC
Regatta Exports – Setting a Benchmark in Kashmir White Bullnose Fabrication
Regatta Universal Exports manufactures and export granite stone articles. The Kashmir White granite bullnose fabricated by the supplier is incredibly wonderful. - January 08, 2015 - Regatta Universal Exports
ARCO/Murray Construction Company Completes New Topgolf Location
Tampa Bay construction firm builds the area’s most unique entertainment facility - January 07, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Corland Construction Introduces Specialized Equipment to Complete Projects in Frigid Winters
Corland Construction plans to make building projects possible even in the frigid cold winters. - January 07, 2015 - Corland Construction
Winter Poses Hazardous Weather Conditions for Home Foundations
Construction Safety Inspector Briefs Public on Dangers of Winter Weather for a Home. - January 07, 2015 - Julian Construction
Wall Cracks in a Home Are Potentially a Much Bigger Problem
Foundation Inspector Warns Homeowners to be Wary of Cracks on Walls in a Home. - January 07, 2015 - Julian Construction
MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS Completes KeyBank Renovations
Project included a complete gut and remodel of interior space in addition to exterior renovations and site work. - December 24, 2014 - MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New Sealed-Blok™ Self Retracting Lifeline Range
Sealed-Blok SRL lowers cost of ownership and maximises work site versatility. - December 20, 2014 - Capital Safety Australia
Metal-Era Appoints Northeast Regional Business Development Manager
Michael O'Donnell joins Metal-Era's growing Sales and Marketing Team as Northeast Regional Business Development Manager. - December 20, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
MWGC Completes AHEC Campus Panic Alarm
MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS recently completed work on the Auraria Higher Education Center’s Campus panic alarm system. The project called for the installation of a new centralized security system in virtually every building on campus—more than thirty structures. The new system allows each... - December 19, 2014 - MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS
Jody Kriss Announces Launch of New Website for East River Partners
Jody Kriss, Principal and Co-Founder of East River Partners, LLC announced the launch of the company’s new website, www.eastriverpartners.com. The website offers a wealth of information useful to both current and prospective customers alike. ERP’s new site has an improved interface,... - December 18, 2014 - East River Partners
SolarCraft and Enphase Energy Help Liberty School Cut Energy Costs with Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft has completed the construction of a 44.7 kW solar electric system at Liberty School in the rolling hills of West Petaluma, CA. The installation of the solar photovoltaic array will reduce the school’s carbon footprint and save thousands of dollars in energy costs for years to come. - December 18, 2014 - SolarCraft
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Plateaued During the 1H/2014 with Canadian Shipments Declining and Exports from the US South Continuing Upward
Pellet shipments from the US and Canada to Europe have gone in opposite directions in 2014, with the shipments from the US South being up ten percent from the 4Q/13 to the 2Q/14, and Canadian volumes declining 25% during the same period, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The new expanding markets for pellet producers in Western Canada have instead been Japan and South Korea. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Worldwide in the 3Q with the Biggest Declines Seen in Europe
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI), an index based on sawlog prices in 20 key regions around the world, fell 4.6% in the 3Q/14. The major factors for the reduced sawlog prices were the strengthening of the US dollar and weaker demand for lumber in some countries, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines occurred in Russia, Western Canada, Sweden and the Czech Republic. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
WK Dickson Promotes Brian Tripp as Regional Branch Manager in Charlotte
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Brian Tripp, PE, BCEE, has been promoted to Regional Branch Manager for the Charlotte area. Brian assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Charlotte Region and will continue to... - December 17, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Punch List Launches New Website for the Chicago Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Illinois. - December 17, 2014 - Punch List
FloorTech® Liffey Meats Case Study
FloorTech® Installs patented Trazcon® Decor Screed hygienic flooring system in Liffey Meats 600m2 boning hall. - December 15, 2014 - FloorTech®
East River Partners: Landslide Sell-Out of Every Condo Up for Grabs in Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn
East River Partners, LLC announced today that the sale of condo units at the newly renovated building at 364 Union Street in Brooklyn, has ended quickly with a highly successful sell-out. The brownstone in Carroll Gardens, on one of the most desirable blocks in the neighborhood, was led by... - December 13, 2014 - East River Partners
Stop Throwing Money Away on Rent – It’s Time to Buy Your Own Piece of the Pie - NYC Condo Valuations Remain in Check with the Cost of Renting
Rents are at an all-time high in New York City’s Brooklyn and Manhattan boroughs and mortgage rates have plummeted to an all-time low. Some top real estate firms in the city are pointing out that renters have a shot at owning their own piece NYC at less than the monthly cost of renting. - December 12, 2014 - East River Partners
To-Increase Launches Vendor Invoice Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX
To-Increase, one of the largest developers of industry, integration and business productivity solutions for Microsoft Dynamics, officially releases today its latest software solution, To-Increase Vendor Invoice Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX (VIM). Vendor Invoice Manager is a powerful add-on capable of handling a wide variety of invoice scenarios, from simple recurring payments to those requiring more complex routing and approvals. - December 10, 2014 - To-Increase
Softwood Lumber Prices Have Trended Downward in the US, Russia and Japan This Fall, While They Have Gone Up in China and the Nordic Countries
Prices for softwood lumber imported to China increased this fall, while they fell in Japan as the housing market weakened. In the US, lumber prices were moving downward in the 3Q, while still being close to their highest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the Nordic countries and Russia, lumber exports have increased because of higher demand for wood in key markets in Europe and the MENA countries. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Licensing Representative for Trout Blade Invention
An innovative and highly effective new tool designed to greatly simplify a number of carpentry tasks, the Trout Blade, has been developed by Alan Trout of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The invention’s unique design enables it to serve as a highly diverse and multi-functional accessory when cutting... - December 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
OCS Forms Joint Venture with Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group
OCS Group has announced the formation of a facilities services joint venture in Saudi Arabia with the Jeddah-based Zahid Group. - December 07, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
Everkem Diversified Products Introduces Flame Tech FB™
Continuing their commitment to providing quality, market-driven solutions to better serve their customers, Everkem Diversified Products is proud to announce the addition of Flame Tech FB Fireblocking Foam Sealant to their extensive and innovative line of products. - December 07, 2014 - Everkem Diversified Products
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Licensing Campaign for Cable Clamp Invention
An innovative new product designed to greatly simplify an important aspect of municipal electrical work, the Cable Clamp, has been developed by Robby Hansen of Cody, Wyoming. The invention’s unique design allows utility company workers to enjoy greater efficiency and organization when working... - December 04, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Construction Site Cameras Provider Worksite Webcams Unveil Newly Redesigned Website
New Jersey-based construction site camera company Worksite Webcams have unveiled their newly redesigned website that features a more user-friendly interface and two new sections focusing on the latest news and sample time lapse videos, respectively. The many benefits of using time a construction... - December 04, 2014 - Worksite Webcams
Leading Exerts from New Day Underwriting Managers Head Discussions on Professional Liability Insurance Trends at 34th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Senior Company Executives Help Hundreds of Construction Industry Professionals Identify Latest Risk Management Alternatives in Today’s Changing Construction Marketplace - December 03, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Indonesia Construction Chemicals Market to Grow at Over 13% Through 2019, Says Techsci Research
Strong Anticipated Growth in Infrastructure and Residential Construction Activities to Boost Construction Chemicals Market in Indonesia - December 03, 2014 - TechSci Research
Independent Drain Tile Testing
Charles Weber Consulting is the only company offering independent drain tile testing to homeowners with concerns about water entry in their basements. In the proper hands, a drain tile test will not only determine the exact cause of water entry, but also may save homeowners thousands of dollars by... - December 01, 2014 - Charles Weber Consulting
AFG Group Awarded 5-Year Construction Management BPA by GSA Region 4
The U.S. General Services Administration Region 4 awarded AFG Group a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for construction management services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will involve Federal office buildings, courthouses, border stations, and laboratories. - December 01, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Julian Construction Gives Tips on How to Strengthen Your Home Foundation
Julian Construction, (http://julianconstruction.com/) a foundation repair and construction company in Southern California, recently offered tips to the public on how to strengthen their home foundations. Partner Sean Kyles says that if certain precautions are taken, the home will be much more... - November 30, 2014 - Julian Construction
Jaime Partners Announces Project and Construction Management of The Market Hall’s National Expansion
Jaime Partners is working on four different locations in San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Dallas, in an aggressive expansion plan. - November 28, 2014 - Jaime Partners
Goods Roofing Inc Launches New Website for the Burton Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Michigan. - November 26, 2014 - Goods Roofing Inc
Royal Oaks Homes Ranks 10th Among Triangle’s 50 Fastest-Growing Companies
Award-Winning North Carolina Homebuilder Recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 22nd Annual Fast 50 Survey Of Privately Held Companies - November 26, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Innovations, Hosted by Award Winning Actor Ed Begley, Jr., Features SkyCentrics on Discovery Channel
.San Francisco-based SkyCentrics was featured in Innovations, hosted by Ed Begley, Jr., on November 19th on Discovery Channel. The episode is available on SkyCentrics’ website (www.skycentrics .com), and Discovery Channel will feature SkyCentrics again in future broadcasts. SkyCentrics is a... - November 24, 2014 - SkyCentrics
Better Healthcare in Central Texas, One Brick at a Time
Faith Community Hospital, in rural central Texas, celebrated the topping out of their new $24 million hospital recently. Hoar Construction is building the hospital. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Hoar Construction Donates $12,000 to Austin Charity, Commits Volunteers for One Year
The Hoar Construction Austin office hosted an open house to welcome new friends and colleagues and to celebrate their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX). The Hoar Construction Community Foundation generously donated $5,000 to RMHC CTX and matched an additional $5,000 in donations from guests; the event generated over $12,300 for RMHC CTX. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Academy Sports + Outdoors Growth Continues; New Addition to Headquarters Tops Out in Houston
Athletic equipment retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors is building a new headquarters just west of Houston in Katy, Texas. Hoar Construction recently reached the top-out phase on the new 200,000 s.f. building. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Associated Builders and Contractors Houston Recognizes Hoar Construction Projects
ABC Houston recognizes office building, apartment complex built by Hoar Construction, citing construction excellence and exceptional commitment to safety. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Announcing Keene Building Product’s Newest Quiet Qurl Fast Track Product
Keene Building Products is pleased to announce a faster drying noise control mat. Quiet Qurl FT is a new variation to Keene Building Products’ current Quiet Qurl noise control products for multi-family construction. Quiet Qurl FT is equipped with Keene’s “Fast Tracking”... - November 22, 2014 - Keene Building Products
Royal Oaks Homes Serves as Lead Builder for Operation: Coming Home Hero Home IX
North Carolina Homebuilder to Donate Sixth Custom-Built Home to Disabled Combat Veteran Through Local Nonprofit. - November 21, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Dangers of Electric Heaters by Macintosh Electric Corp
Electric Heaters are not dangerous, however they are often utilized in an unsafe manor. Any electrical powered equipment often will overload circuits especially in older residencies. If the properties electrical service is not properly grounded and bonded than a fire may easily be started. Often... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
Indeco North America Introduces 18-Inch, Boom-Mounted Compactor for Tight Trench Applications
New IHC-70 Series Slashes Construction Excavation Time, Increases Productivity and Reduces Cost for Demanding Construction Applications Where Space is at a Premium - November 20, 2014 - Indeco North America
Macintosh Electric Corp Promotes Safety This Hanukkah Season
Macintosh Electric Corp encourages the communities of Riverdale, Bronx, New York City and Scarsdale, New York to properly illuminate their properties this holiday season. Macintosh Electric Corp recommends decorating homes and businesses without prolong usage of extension cords. The Southern... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
Safe and Happy Holidays from Macintosh Electric Corp
Manhattans’ and Yonkers’ own Macintosh Electric Corp encourages all decorators to please trim their properties this year the proper way. Remember Santa is always watching, so please utilize weatherproof outdoor GFCI outlets to illuminate their properties this holiday season. Macintosh... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric
AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Rock Salt in New Jersey and Staten Island is Now Available for the 2014 - 2015 Winter Season
ATAK Trucking, a company offering bulk delivery of rock salt in NJ and Staten Island at competitive prices, has rock salt in stock for the upcoming winter season. The company also offers convenient pick-up of rock salt in East Brunswick, NJ. - November 18, 2014 - Atak Trucking
GRAITEC Launches PowerPack, Productivity Tools for Autodesk Advance Steel
GRAITEC, an international BIM software developer for AEC and Structural Engineering specialist, is excited to announce the launch of their complementary productivity tools for Autodesk Advance Steel, GRAITEC Advance PowerPack. - November 16, 2014 - GRAITEC Group
Operation: Coming Home Begins Construction of Home for Marine Cpl. Ryan Wightman
Nonprofit Organization and Royal Oaks Homes to Build Ninth Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina Neighborhood - November 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home