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Chadsworth Columns Wins "Best of Houzz 2015" for Design
Chadsworth Incorporated, leading manufacturer and distributor of columns and architectural products, is chosen by the millions of users in the Houzz community for the "Best of Houzz 2015" award. Offering thousands of project photographs, Chadsworth inspires online viewers with their design process. - January 26, 2015 - Chadsworth Incorporated
Africa Strengthens to Build the Capacity in Public Private Partnerships
Africa is set to host the most important Public Private Partnerships (PPP) event in Johannesburg. - January 25, 2015 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
Local Construction Manager, RLS-CMC, Inc. Completes Sheraton Network Updates in Time for Super Bowl XLIX
Local construction manager, RLS-CMC completed network updates for carriers Verizon and AT&T at the downtown Sheraton ahead of this year’s Super Bowl festivities. The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will host numerous Super Bowl related events in the run-up to this year’s game. Many... - January 24, 2015 - RLS-CMC, Inc.
The Growth Potential of B.C.'s LNG Industry and ROI Land Investments Ltd. Unshaken in Spite of Oil Slump
Despite a steep drop in global oil prices, 2015 is expected to be a big year for B.C’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. The future growth and investment potential of this industry remains strong as B.C. finalizes plans to move forward with several major LNG projects. B.C. currently has... - January 23, 2015 - ROI Land Investments, Ltd.
Weidlinger Hires Associate Principal James Cohen to Expand the Firm’s Forensics and Investigations Practice in the Eastern U.S.
Cohen has more than 35 years’ experience in structural engineering, forensic investigations, trial testimony, and advanced analysis techniques. - January 23, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes Named Cary Magazine 2015 Maggy Award Winner
Award-Winning North Carolina Company Recognized by Local Lifestyle Magazine as Best Homebuilder in Western Wake County - January 23, 2015 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Rebel Bulldozes His Way to the Big Screen
Son of civil rights leader developing socially-charged screenplay movie, "The Man Behind Black Monday." It is inspired by the unsung efforts of his father, Ellis R. McGruder Jr. and labor activist, Nate Smith. - January 21, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
University of Kentucky Selects UBU Sports Synthetic Turf for Their New Stadium Improvements
University of Kentucky select UBU Sports synthetic turf as part of their renovation of Commonwealth Stadium. Local Lexington company Vescio SportFields will contribute to the installation of the synthetic turf field by handling the base construction and Kiefer USA will execute the synthetic turf installation. - January 19, 2015 - UBU Sports
Kim Johns Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, has named Kim Johns as account manager within the company’s Construction Group. She is responsible for providing detailed risk... - January 19, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Clearwater Countertop Company Expands Showroom and Slab Yard
Five Star Stone has the largest stone selection of any countertop installation company, said Vadim Izoita, the company's owner. The expansion allows for even more stone and cabinetry designs to be displayed, easing the process of narrowing down and then choosing the stone that matches a building's needs. - January 16, 2015 - Five Star Stone Inc
Foundation Contractor in Louisville, KY, Launches Web Site to Promote Local Services
United Dynamics, Inc., a foundation repair contractor in the Louisville area, is putting its advertising dollars to effective use with a newly launched Web site and online marketing campaign. Developed by the Internet advertising team at Prospect Genius, this program works to promote their concrete... - January 16, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Premier Garage Door Company Expands Upon Reputation for Excellence
Ed’s Garage Doors’ Technicians Earn Accreditation for Residential & Commercial Garage Door Installation - January 16, 2015 - Ed's Garage Doors
New Atlantic Selected for the CM at Risk UNC Charlotte Outdoor Events Shelter
New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. will construct the new, 8,000-square-foot pre-engineered Outdoor Events Shelter with an adjacent Restroom Building. The Outdoor Events Shelter will cater to special events and football tailgaters. - January 15, 2015 - New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
DBIA Elects Peter M. Kinsley 2015 National Board Chair
DBIA Announces 2015 Board of Directors; Peter M. Kinsley, President of Haskell’s Government & Public Services Group will serve as DBIA’s National Chairman of the Board. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches, and promotes best... - January 14, 2015 - DBIA
New Specialist Commercial Mortgage Comparison Site Launched
A new specialist commercial mortgage comparison service has been launched offering small to large businesses the ability to compare business mortgage products and find the best rates, LTV's and benefits to suit their needs. - January 14, 2015 - Commercial Mortgage Link
Richardson Kitchen & Bath Showroom Grand Opening
Richardson Kitchen & Bath, a division of Richardson Industries, Inc., is proud to announce the grand opening of their new showroom on Saturday, January 17th at 202 Pine Street in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. In conjunction with the grand opening, Richardson Kitchen & Bath will unveil a... - January 14, 2015 - Richardson Industries
James Pease Gives a Webinar on Reliable Delivery of Capital Projects with Lean Integrated Project Delivery
Learn more about lean construction methods applied to high dollar healthcare projects to help trim budgets, keep projects on timeline and eliminate waste. - January 14, 2015 - Lean Construction Institute
Flooring Contractor in Hartford, CT, Creates Web Site to Market to Area Home- and Business Owners
American Wood & Tile, an Avon-based flooring contractor serving the greater Hartford area, has become the latest small business in the region to add online marketing to its arsenal of advertising tactics. - January 14, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Motzkin Group Launches Park Terrace Luxury Row Houses in Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Motzkin Group launches Park Terrace, a row of vastu compliant 47 independently constructed luxury row houses in Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, boasting of a classy neighbourhood and unmatched serenity to unwind securely. - January 12, 2015 - Motzkin Group
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.