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Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Jaime Trujillo as Sales Manager
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Jaime Trujillo to their sales team. In his new role as sales manager, Jaime will be instrumental in developing new business and expanding existing accounts. Jaime brings a great deal of experience having worked in the facility... - September 10, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
New Leaders in Construction ECM Exhibiting at Viewpoint Collaborate 2014 Conference
See How You Can Achieve Best Practices for Management Controls, Streamlined Field Operations and Improved Bottom Line Performance with Requordit ECM - Powered by OnBase - September 10, 2014 - Requordit, Inc.
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing Contractor NH Says Fall is the Ideal Time to Inspect Your Roof
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing NH contractor (www.adamvroofing.com) notes that Fall is the ideal time to make sure your roof is in good shape to with stand the ice, snow and wind of Old Man Winter. “You don’t need to be a roofing expert to do the basic checks on your roof,” says... - September 10, 2014 - Adam Vaillancourt, LLC Roofing & Construction
Solar Power Fuels Business Expansion for Milholland Solar & Electric a Certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB) after 24 years in San Diego responds to significant growth and a vigorous Solar Marketplace by relocating a majority of its operations to new larger facilities in El Cajon, CA. - September 09, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Chimney Champs Announces New Chimney Relining Certification
Chimney Champs LLC, a chimney sweep, chimney repair and chimney relining company serving the Greater Hartford and Farmington Valley regions of central Connecticut, announces its attainment of a new professional chimney relining certification. - September 06, 2014 - Chimney Champs LLC
Roofing Resources Inc. Now Representing Metal-Era in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico
Roofing Resources Inc., a manufacturer's representative and consulting firm, is now representing Metal-Era in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. - September 06, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Indeco Launches New ISS 35/60 Steel Shear Product for Scrap & Recycling Industries
Revolutionary Cutting-Edge Design Facilitates Faster Cutting Times with Better Reliability and Lower Overall Usage Cost - September 05, 2014 - Indeco North America
K. Larry Miller Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
K. Larry Miller of Apple Valley, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About K. Larry Miller Mr. Miller has almost 40 years experience in the construction maintenance... - September 04, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Terramor Homes Welcomes Heather Link as Marketing Assistant
Local Home Building Company Adds Graphic Design Specialist to Assist in Creativity for the Marketing Department - September 04, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Aerial Lift Certification Announces Successful Launch of Brand New Website
AerialLiftCertification.com, a leading force in aerial lift and scissor lift training operations, today announced the successful launch of its all new website. The company reports that the new site has been designed to provide an exceptionally smooth, fully interactive user experience for customers... - September 02, 2014 - Aerial Lift Certification
APPRO Development, Inc. Announces the Groundbreaking of a Manufacturing Expansion Project for Menasha Packaging, a Division of Menasha Corporation
APPRO Development, Inc. Announces the Groundbreaking of a Manufacturing Expansion Project for Menasha Packaging, a Division of Menasha Corporation - Building Expansion to Help Company Achieve Goals to Grow. - September 02, 2014 - APPRO Development & CERRON Properties
Hoar Construction Austin Office Grows Staff Tenfold
The Austin office of Hoar Construction has made several key new hires to support large new projects and expected growth in 2015. - September 02, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Terramor Homes Continues Building in Chapel Hill with Entrance Into Governors Club
Local Luxury Homebuilder Purchases New Homesites in Premier Chapel Hill Golf Course Community - August 30, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Nickle Electrical Acquires Virginia Business License
Delaware-based electrical contractor Nickle Electrical Companies has acquired a business license to perform work in Virginia. The company is expanding geographically, offering it’s commercial, industrial, residential, and service skills to better serve the entire Delmarva Peninsula. To... - August 30, 2014 - Nickle Electrical Companies
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Host OPPI Workshop at 34th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert to Explore Latest Owners Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI) Insurance Trends, Risks & Costs - August 26, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
The Douglas Company Breaks Ground on New Project
The Douglas Company, a general contractor based out of Holland, Ohio, has started construction on a fifth project for Kaplan Development: an assisted living and memory care facility in Raynham, Massachusetts. All American Assisted Living at Raynham will house 40 assisted living and 8 memory... - August 25, 2014 - The Douglas Company
Dana Spurgeon Joins Metal-Era as Southeast Regional Business Development Manager
Dana Spurgeon is responsible for overseeing and growing overall roof edge and airflow business as the Regional Business Development Manager in the Southeast Region. - August 23, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
New Atlantic Wins ENR Southeast's Best Project Award (Small Project)
New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. receives ENR Southeast's Best Project award (Small Project). - August 23, 2014 - New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
Water Damage a Major Factor in Mold Growth in Buildings
Building Cleaning Services Warns Building Owners to Watch for Mold from Water Damage - August 23, 2014 - Building Cleaning Services
Mold Growth a Problem for Buildings and Residents
Researchers Continue to Find Evidence on the Damage to Structures Caused by Molds - August 23, 2014 - Building Cleaning Services
Global Facility Management & Construction Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Global Facility Management & Construction has been recognized by Inc. magazine on their Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The annual list features the fastest-growing private companies based on percentage revenue growth when comparing 2010 to... - August 22, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Diversified Educational Systems Announces Partnership, Exclusive Representation, with Hamilton Scientific LLC
Partnership Brings Quality Educational and Lab Casework to Mid-Atlantic Region - August 22, 2014 - Diversified Educational Systems, Inc
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing for Work Buddy Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a valuable accessory in a variety of settings, the Work Buddy, has been developed by Richard McCready of Renton, Washington. The invention's unique design provides its users with a method of preventing a number of different potential problems and... - August 22, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Inc. Magazine Unveils 33rd Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
Lone Star State Construction Ranks No. 1652 on the 2014 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 257%. - August 22, 2014 - Lone Star State Construction
Bob Moore Construction Completes Five-Story Parking Garage in Addison Texas for Lincoln Property Group
Village on the Parkway, owned in a Partnership between Lincoln Property Company, The Retail Connection and Long Wharf Real Estate Partners, is an upscale retail center in north Dallas / Addison, Texas. With 40 stores and restaurants set in a retail community design, complete with tree-lined roads,... - August 20, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
AFG Group is Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM-PM Firm
AFG Group was listed on ENR's national ranking of 2014 Top 100 Construction Management / Program Management Firms. Having received 7 major awards so far this year, the company’s accelerated growth and business expansion is receiving recognition from engineering and construction industry leaders. - August 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
New Zealand is Now the World’s Largest Supplier of Softwood Logs with Exports Increasing Fourfold to Almost Two Billion Dollars in Five Years
More than 20 percent of the world’s softwood log trade originates from New Zealand. In 2013, the country exported 57 percent of the country’s timber harvest and the value of the trade had tripled in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. A majority of the log volumes were destined for China, but South Korea, India and Japan were also sourcing logs from New Zealand last year. - August 19, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Three Kirwin Norris, P.A. Partners Listed by Best Lawyers® for 2015
Kirwin Norris, P.A. has announced that Brian P. Kirwin, Bruce A. Norris and Michael J. Kirwin were recently chosen by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015. Brian P. Kirwin, a managing partner and Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, said “We... - August 18, 2014 - Kirwin Norris, P.A.
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Official Licensing Agent for Patented Chamfering Tool Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve an essential purpose when beveling the edges of a variety of materials, the Chamfering Tool, has been developed by Nita K. Sunderland of Washington, Illinois. The invention's unique design enables it to make the sculpting of edges much easier and accurate. - August 17, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
DAT instruments Soil Investigation Datalogger Saves Time, Money for Lebanon's Crystal Towers Project
Soil Investigation Accuracy Critical for Foundation Preparation and Structural Integrity - August 16, 2014 - DAT instruments
Requordit Adds Construction Industry & Viewpoint Expertise
Michael Ragan Has Joined Requordit's Rapidly Growing Construction Team - August 16, 2014 - Requordit, Inc.
FKP Architects Hires Dallas Healthcare Leader
FKP Architects continues to expand its Dallas office, adding a key senior leader. James Kendrick, AIA joins the firm as Vice President and Senior Project Manager for the healthcare sector. It this role, Kendrick will be responsible for project leadership, strategic client relationship development, and overseeing adherence to healthcare design best practices. - August 15, 2014 - FKP
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Irvin E. Richter as Professional of the Year
Irvin E. Richter, of Marlton, New Jersey, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Architecture Construction Services. - August 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Log Exports from Canada and the US to Asia Have Increased This Year with the Shipment from the US South Being 130% Higher Than in 2013
North America continues to supply China, Japan and other Asian countries with logs for their forest products sectors. Log exports from the US and Canada in the 1Q/14 were up 14% from last year, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review, with shipments from the US South having increased the most. - August 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Heidi Burke 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 Heidi Burke as account manager. She is responsible for providing detailed commercial insurance information and support to... - August 07, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
DBIA Announces 2014 Design-Build Project Award Winnners
The 2014 Design-Build Project/Team Awards showcase design-build best practices and celebrate the achievements of owners and design-build teams in nine categories across the spectrum of horizontal and vertical construction. These categories include: aviation, civic buildings, commercial/office buildings, industrial/process/research facilities, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, rehabilitation/renovation/restoration, transportation and water/wastewater. - August 05, 2014 - DBIA
Fifthroom.com Expands Online Specialty Marketplace with New Line of Outdoor Structures, Garden Bridges & Walkways
Fifthroom.com, the leading online marketplace for consumer and commercial indoor and outdoor furniture and landscaping structures, has expanded its extensive product line with the addition of a new series of cabanas, ramadas, walkways and garden and trail bridges. The virtual showcase consisting of... - August 04, 2014 - fifthroom.com
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Fall Protection Resource & Education Centre App
Bringing fall protection into the digital age. - August 04, 2014 - Capital Safety Australia
UBuildNet Upgrades the Toolbox Application
UBuildNet released its newest upgrade to enhance its professional and consumer construction features, “The Toolbox Application.” The Toolbox application is now enhanced to include many of the documents construction professionals and Do It Yourselfers require to manage their construction projects. - August 03, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
ARCO/Murray Construction Converts Cigar Distribution Center to FedEx Ground Home Delivery Center
ARCO / Murray Construction Company announced today the completion of a 175,000 square foot industrial renovation for FedEx Ground Home Delivery on West Knollwood Road in Tampa, Florida. Converted from a cigar distribution center, the West Knollwood location is the largest FedEx Ground Home... - August 03, 2014 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Classic Home Improvements Named in Qualified Remodeler Top 500 for 2014
Qualified Remodeler, the premier publication serving contractors who specialize in residential and light commercial remodeling, has selected Classic Home Improvements as one of the Top 500 remodelers of 2014. - August 02, 2014 - Classic Home Improvements
Paramount Painting & Renovations Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards
For the third year in a row, Paramount Painting & Renovations has won the Talk of the Town Award for outstanding customer satisfaction. - August 01, 2014 - Celebration Media U.S.
Lighthouse Masonry Wins Multiple Contracts Across Mass
Lighthouse Masonry Inc., one of the largest masonry contractors in New England, recently landed six major projects in Massachusetts. - July 31, 2014 - Lighthouse Masonry, Inc.
Solar Systems a Good Investment for Saving Energy
Julian Construction Recommends Installing Solar Systems in a Home. - July 27, 2014 - Julian Construction
Repairing Retaining Walls a Complicated and Professional Project
Construction Company Says Retaining Walls Not a DIY Project. - July 27, 2014 - Julian Construction
Myles Sosnoff Joins Metal-Era as Midwest Regional Business Development Manager
Myles Sosnoff has joined Metal-Era as the Midwest Regional Development Manager in the Midwest and is responsible for overseeing and growing overall roof edge and airflow business in the Midwest region. - July 27, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Plant Tour Reinforces Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure
July 15 tour of Denver-area concrete pipe plant for state officials addresses critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 25, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Pascal Steel Corporation Designs and Builds the Great American Pavilion for California’s Great America Amusement Park
60 years of combined knowledge and experience in the steel building industry went into the design, building and construction of a high-quality 18,000 square foot multi-purpose steel facility that will be home to the Red Zone Rally pregame event for all 49ers home games and other Levi's® Stadium events as well as corporate events, community gatherings, product launches, holiday parties and more. - July 25, 2014 - Pascal Steel
Everkem Diversified Products Introduces TruSil 100™ - 100% Silicone, NSF Certified Sealant / Adhesive
Everkem Diversified Products, manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and specialty chemical compounds used for construction and industrial applications introduces TruSil 100 Silicone Sealant to its Seal Tite™ brand of sealants and adhesives. - July 22, 2014 - Everkem Diversified Products
Nationally Recognized Food Facilities Design Firm Acquires Top Graphics and Web Media Agency
Merger creates a synergy of services spanning Commercial Kitchen Design to Visual Marketing Services in order to drive profits for clients. - July 17, 2014 - Foodesign Associates