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AFG Group Appoints Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for NYC Office

AFG Group, Inc. appointed Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for the AFG New York City office where she will be specifically responsible for city-wide AFG contracts. - November 05, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

Royal Oaks Homes Named One of Triangle’s Top 10 Residential Homebuilders

North Carolina Homebuilder Earns Spot on Business Journal’s Annual Ranking Report - November 05, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Garage Storage Company Offers New Flooring Options

No Matter the Current State of Floors, Customers Can Have a Durable Flooring Solution - November 01, 2014 - Monkey Bar Storage

Terra Site Constructors, LLC Expands and Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Virginia-based Specialty Construction Firm acquires warehouse and office space to meet increasing work-load. - November 01, 2014 - Terra Site Constructors

MetalTech-USA Panels Contribute to Sophisticated Material Palette of Wind Creek Wetumpka Expansion

Natural Materials from MetalTech-USA Over 45,000 square feet of New Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino Facade. - October 31, 2014 - MetalTech Global

Industrial Flooring Company’s Rapid Growth Demands Move to New HQ at Wyboston Lakes

Acrylicon, one of the world’s fastest growing industrial flooring specialists has moved it’s UK headquarters to The Knowledge Centre at Wyboston Lakes in Cambridgeshire. - October 31, 2014 - Wyboston Lakes

Cleveland Granite Countertop Fabricator Holds 2014 Sale Benefiting Homes for Our Troops Charity

Rocksolid Stone Works, fabricator of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone hosted their 2014 stone remnant sale with a portion of proceeds going toward disabled military veterans. - October 30, 2014 - Rocksolid Surfaces

Lucideon is Awarded UKAS Accreditation for Frost Resistance Testing of Clay Roof Tiles

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, is pleased to announce that it has been accredited to BS EN 539-2: 2013 by UKAS to test clay roofing tiles for frost resistance. - October 30, 2014 - Lucideon

Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks

Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company

Construction Expenses Falls 0.8% in August Due to Drop in Nonresidential

Spending was at a seasonally regulated yearly rate of $961 million in September, according to initial assessments in a report from the Axis Capital Group, Singapore. - October 29, 2014 - AXIS Capital Group

Announcing Dependable’s New Flooring Underlayment Products

Dependable, LLC is introducing a new line of Underlayment products to their floor preparation products. - October 28, 2014 - Dependable, LLC

Local Electricians in Hartford, CT, Launch Mobile Web Site to Reach Area Smartphone and Tablet Users

For home-and business owners in need of residential or commercial electrician services in the greater Hartford area, help is on the way. Locally owned business Tuthill Electric, LLC, is partnering with the online marketing experts at Prospect Genius to boost its Web presence. One of Prospect... - October 25, 2014 - Prospect Genius

Foundation Contractors in Indianapolis, IN, Create New Web Site to Appeal to Online Shoppers

For home- and business owners seeking foundation contractors in Indianapolis to repair and stabilize concrete foundations, it should soon be much easier to locate the right company for the job. - October 25, 2014 - Prospect Genius

Gulf Coast Resident Comes Out of Retirement to Help with the 2015 St. Jude Dream Home

80 year old Andy Vitali from Andy’s Iron works in Long Beach, Mississippi, retired as a true craftsman in the ironworks business. In hopes of helping raise one million dollars for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Andy came out of retirement to work on a special project for the 2015 Dream Home. - October 23, 2014 - Elliott Homes LLC

Launch of New Construction Software Creates First All-in-One RFI Solution

PlanGrid again set to change how the construction industry works. - October 23, 2014 - PlanGrid

Skiles Group Hires Its First Director of Operations

Keyan Zandy brings more than a decade of experience in health care, educational, corporate and commercial construction markets. Zandy’s goal is to create measurable value for Skiles Group’s clients. - October 23, 2014 - Skiles

AM Technical Solutions Acquires Dallas Based Cleanroom Construction Company

AMTS, an Austin-based specialty engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm today announced its completion of acquiring Dallas based L&L Maintenance Company and L&L Cleanroom Construction. L&L was founded in 1981 and had a large base of business in the Southwest... - October 22, 2014 - AM Technical Solutions

Beautiful, Well-Made Sundecks Built to Withstand West Coast Weather Challenges from a Premiere Provider

Homeowners who want a sundeck added to their home or see their existing deck renovated or restored are in the best of hands when they trust their job to Celsky Vinyl Sundecks and Railings. For a combination of expert work, quality materials, and affordable pricing, customers should help themselves to a free quote and see for themselves if Celsky is the right choice as their deck builder. - October 22, 2014 - Celsky Vinyl Sundecks & Railings

New Day Underwriting Managers Named One of the Philadelphia Region’s Fastest Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, was named one of the fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial companies within the Philadelphia Region. The... - October 21, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Terramor Homes Wins Gold Award in 49th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes

Local Home Building Company Receives Award from Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County - October 19, 2014 - Terramor Homes

Royal Oaks Homes Takes Top Honors in 49th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes

Local Homebuilder Receives Three Awards from Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. - October 18, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Phuket Residential Property Market Report

Siam Real Estate's Phuket Residential Market Report provides the first detailed research information and analysis on the Phuket property market giving home buyers, developers, investors, hoteliers an accurate and unique insight into the property market place. - October 16, 2014 - Siam Real Estate

AWP Windows and Doors Announces New Innovation with Unveiling of Optimizer Technology

AWP Windows and Doors today announces they have implemented optimizer technology to significantly improve glass yields in their manufacturing process. AWP is the manufacturer of America’s first certified impact window, a long-standing manufacturer of high quality aluminum and vinyl windows... - October 16, 2014 - AWP Windows and Doors

Elvenia Dykes Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Elvenia Dykes of North Chesterfield, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Elvenia Dykes Ms. Dykes has over 10 years experience in the construction field. She is... - October 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Door Protection Helps Builders Save Big Time

A newly designed product for contractors and builders when it comes to protecting doors during the construction phase is on the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dings, dents, scratches and paint, this product will protect doors while any phase of construction is being done. - October 16, 2014 - Surface Protection International

Floor Protection Helps Builders Save Big Time on Repairs

A new reusable floor protection product designed to protect floors and other surfaces during the construction process is on the market. - October 14, 2014 - Surface Protection International

Nu Flow Receives ACS Certificate of Sanitary Conformity for #7000 System

Nu Flow's Potable Water Epoxy #7000 System has received the ACS Certificate of Sanitary Conformity in France. - October 11, 2014 - Nu Flow

Nu Flow Receives WaterMark Technical Specification for Epoxy Barrier Coating System

Nu Flow's Epoxy Barrier Coating System received the Australian WaterMark Technical Specification for use in water supply applications. - October 11, 2014 - Nu Flow

GREEN CREATIVE Expands MR16 Family with New MR16 LED 20W Halogen Replacement

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its new MR16 4W LED lamp. - October 11, 2014 - GREEN CREATIVE

Dropfan Promises to Revolutionize Your Workspace

Game Changing Fans Use Less Energy Than a Lightbulb, Save Money on Your Electric Bill, Fit in Your Current Drop Ceiling - October 07, 2014 - Dropfan

Lia Construction Announcing New Website

Lia Construction just launched a brand new website that contains all new information about their services and more. - October 07, 2014 - Lia Construction

Addison Homes President Earns Green Building Leadership Award

Todd Usher -- president of Addison Homes in Greenville SC -- has received the Leadership in Green Building Award from the US Green Building Council-SC Chapter. He was honored for his “above and beyond” efforts to further the cause of green building in South Carolina. - October 05, 2014 - Addison Homes

Axis Capital Group, Singapore to Invest in Indonesia to Boost Facility

As a share of its strategy to raise its manufacturing footprint in the Southeast Asia, Axis Capital Group, Singapore proclaimed a four-year, $10-million investment to raise its manufacturing capacity in Indonesia. The announcement to boost engine and machinery production in the country was made... - October 04, 2014 - AXIS Capital Group

Northern Virginia's First Net Positive Energy Home Earns Cold, Hard Cash on Electric Bill

Net Positive Energy Residence Earned Net Income in the Coldest, Snowiest Season in Decades - October 03, 2014 - NOVA e+ Home

US Building Consultants Hires Tim Lee as New Forensic Investigator and Consultant

USBCI has hired a new forensic investigator and consultant. Tim Lee is a Florida native who is highly certified in the construction industry. - October 03, 2014 - USBCI

Narang Civilisation Opts for Surmount Energy for High Rise Consulting Certification Facilitation

Narang Civilisation project has chosen Surmount Energy for its High Rise Consulting certification facilitation for one of its multistoried residential tower near Dadar raillway station, Mumbai. Surmount Energy provides expertise as High Rise Clearance (HRC) Consultants for buildings in Greater Mumbai that are over 20 stories (70 Meters) and need to go through this clearance. Surmount has previously worked with Orbit Groups to achieve HRC and GRIHA pre-certifications. - October 03, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.

PrimeComposite Concrete Flooring Receives First North American Installation

Rabine Group’s jointless concrete innovation was successfully installed in Illinois. - October 01, 2014 - Rabine Group

Metal-Era Launches Updated Website

The website's improved design provides enhances user navigation, accessibility of resources, and an updated look and feel. - October 01, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.

AFG Group Participates in GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program

AFG Group, Inc. recently joined GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program as a Mentor to the Protégé firm, VYD and Associates (VYD). The General Services Administration’s program focuses on encouraging subcontractor partnering relationships and fostering small business growth. - September 30, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

Kim Vincent Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager

Kim Vincent has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, as an account manager responsible for fulfilling the product and information needs of the company’s... - September 30, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Silva Tool Invention

An innovative and functional new product designed to facilitate a common flooring task, the Silva Tool, has been developed by Christopher Silva of Whitman, Massachusetts. The invention's unique design provides its users with the ability to uniformly stamp risers and treds. The Silva Tool allows... - September 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Capital Safety Introduces Their New Fall Protection Resource & Education Centre App for Phones

Bringing fall protection into the digital age. - September 26, 2014 - Capital Safety Australia

New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies

Leading Specialty Intermediary for Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Industry Ranks Among Top Half of All Ranked Insurance Companies in Annual Listing Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success - September 23, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Major Industries Opens New Online Store

Major Industries recently opened a new online store - www.shopmajorskylights.com - for quick and easy ordering of select LightBasic™ Quick Ship™ skylights. - September 22, 2014 - Major Industries, Inc.

Lucideon Develops Technical Guide for the European Lime Association

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, has produced a technical guide, "Lime in Mortars: Hydrated Lime – Benefits of the Use in Mortars" for the European Lime Association (EuLA). - September 20, 2014 - Lucideon

GREEN CREATIVE Releases New Generation 4 A19 LED with Industry Leading Efficacy

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its new LED A19 9W lamp. Part of GREEN CREATIVE’s new TITANIUM LED SERIES 4.0, the A19 9W is one of five GREEN CREATIVE lamps selected by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)for its... - September 19, 2014 - GREEN CREATIVE

Howard Hughes Building Big in The Woodlands

Hoar Construction tops out One Lake’s Edge, marking construction completion of the building structure. One Lake's Edge is an upscale apartment building in the new Hughes Landing development at The Woodlands, Texas. - September 18, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC