Construction & Building News
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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
AM Technical Solutions Celebrates 20 Years in Business
A One-on-One Interview with CEO, Kelly McAndrew - July 17, 2014 - AM Technical Solutions
Architect Gary Gene Olp, FAIA Recognized for Significant Contribution to National Architecture & Society
Dallas, TX based award-winning architect and eco-preneur Gary Gene Olp, FAIA, LEED AP B D + C was inducted into the distinguished AIA College of Fellows in Chicago in late June. An honor bestowed upon less than 3% of the AIA’s 83,000 members, the accreditation comes with the responsibility and commitment to continue contributing to leadership, innovation, and mentorship in the Architecture and design industry. - July 17, 2014 - GGO Architects
SEO Local is Pleased to Offer Up a C Stearns Design Build Website
The website also comes complete with new features and improved more modern web design. The entirety of the Stearns Design and Build website has been created using new graphics and an easy navigation toolbar system. - July 16, 2014 - Stearns Design Build
Mountaintop Roofing Launches New Website for the Denver Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Colorado. - July 13, 2014 - Mountaintop Roofing
Innovation Direct™ Serving as Official Marketing Representative for Bartos Safety Boot Invention
An innovative and effective new product designed to provide increased safety to firefighters, the Bartos Safety Boot, has been developed by John Bartos of Rapid City, South Dakota. The invention's unique design enables it to offer a number of safety benefits not found in conventional boots. The... - July 13, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
UBuildNet: Real People, Real Connections, Real Business
Construction professionals know that building relationships with contractors, partners, and customers is the way to increase success through new and repeat business. Some construction companies are using popular social media networks to attract followers in the hope of stimulating business. The... - July 11, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Plant Tour to Underscore Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure
July 15 tour of Denver area concrete pipe plant for state legislators will address critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 11, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Haul Junk Away Expanding Junk Removal Services to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan Area
Haul Junk Away, a national company for providing junk removal services, is expanding to now include the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan area. This service area now encompasses Broward and Dade Counties. - July 11, 2014 - Haul Junk Away
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing Contractor NH Says Now is the Time for Re-Roofs
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing NH contractor (http://www.adamvroofing.com) notes that Summer is the best time for getting your house or business re-roofed. “A whole house or business Re-roof is a large job that takes time and attention to do the job right,” says roofing contractor NH Adam... - July 11, 2014 - Adam Vaillancourt, LLC Roofing & Construction
AWNEX Garners Near-Perfect Score in Leading QSR Brand Evaluation
The developer of architectural canopies, awnings, sunshades, decorative slat walls and advanced drive thru technologies for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and other retail industries has earned an “A” grade in a supplier evaluation conducted by a top 5 U.S. Quick Service Restaurant brand. - July 10, 2014 - Awnex Inc.
Shawn Bakker Appointed to the Planning Commission for the City of Salinas
Local contractor Shawn Bakker has been appointed to the City of Salinas Planning Commission representing District 5. - July 10, 2014 - Bakker Construction
Rustic Lumber Co Has Named a Winner to Their Backyard Project Contest
Rustic Lumber Co, a leading and award-winning wood supplier in Utah, has made an official announcement regarding their “Backyard Project Contest.” - July 10, 2014 - Rustic Lumber Company
APPRO Development Receives an A Grade through ISNetworld
Through the ISNetworld process, APPRO Development is honored to receive excellent grade. - July 09, 2014 - APPRO Development & CERRON Properties
AFG Group Wins New York Construction Award for Outstanding MWBE
AFG Group was presented with the Outstanding MWBE Award at this year’s New York Construction Awards, based upon the company’s demonstrated accelerated growth and business expansion. In 2013, AFG’s overall revenues grew 17%, with New York City based revenues reaching $3.5M, a more than 50% increase over the previous year. - July 08, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Artcraft Granite, Marble & Tile Co. (Mesa, AZ) Awarded Grand Prize for Technical Expertise
Tile Installation at GateWay Community College an example of Artcraft's Skill and Expertise. - July 04, 2014 - Artcraft Granite, Marble & Tile
Sheet Metal Supply, LTD Now Representing Metal-Era in Northern Illinois
Sheet Metal Supply, LTD is now representing Metal-Era, Inc. in the Northern Illinois Region. - July 04, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
BIM for Facilities Management Case Study: YouBIM & IBM Maximo Integration - Maine General Medical Center
The Challenge was to tie YouBIM into the IBM Maximo environment. The world leading solution from IBM, Maximo is one of the most widely deployed CMMS solutions that helps manage every aspect of facility management. YouBIM is a SAAS (Software as a Service) cloud based solution that brings an integrated database and instant access to facility information through an easy-to-navigate 3D/BIM (Building Information Modeling) interface. - July 03, 2014 - ENGworks
Terra Site Constructors is Now a DBE Certified Construction Firm (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) and a Small, Women and Minority Owned Firm (SWaM) in Virginia
Virginia Specialty Construction Firm Recognized with DBE and SWaM Certification Alongside Their Rapid Growth as a Small Business. DBE’s are small businesses, which are at least 51 percent owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. - July 02, 2014 - Terra Site Constructors
Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
Evolucia Shareholder Update
CEO of Evolucia provides update to shareholders. - June 29, 2014 - Evolucia, Inc.
Foundation Damage Can Cause Stucco Cracks
Construction Company Offers Repair of Stucco Damage to Homeowners - June 28, 2014 - Julian Construction
California Drought Affecting Home Foundations
State-Wide Drought is Bad News for Home Foundations Says Construction Company. - June 28, 2014 - Julian Construction
UBuildNet's Project Idea Gallery
UBuildNet.com a niche construction networking site has recently released its Project Idea Gallery. - June 26, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Studio 2055 Announces New Branding for Southern California General Contractor
Studio 2055 announces the launch of a new brand for San Diego’s preeminent general contractor, Reno Contracting. Led by Principal and Creative Director, Nanette Newbry, Studio 2055 collaborated with Reno’s President, Walt Fegley and Project Development Director, Eric Scheidlinger, to... - June 26, 2014 - Studio 2055
AceClamp®/PMC Exhibits Solar Kits at PV America 2014
AceClamp® fasteners receive UL Listings; New L-Bracket provides complete access to mounting clamps. - June 25, 2014 - AceClamp/PMC
Spectrum Building Systems, Inc. Hires Construction Services Manager
Mario Rotanelli has been hired by modular construction company to manage field staff & production. - June 25, 2014 - Spectrum Building Systems, Inc.
AFG Group Receives CMAA Metro NY/NJ Project of the Year Award for M/W/DBE Firms
AFG Group is honored to receive Project of the Year Award from the Association’s CMAA Metro NY/NJ Chapter. The award recognizes AFG’s outstanding Construction Management practices for an $8.8 million interior renovation on the Brooklyn Municipal Building, serving NYC Department of Finance. - June 24, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Stacy Brown as Director, Strategic Planning & Development
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Stacy Brown as Director, Strategic Planning and Development. In her new role, Stacy will be instrumental in determining Global’s strategic policy as it relates to future business. Well known throughout the industry, Stacy... - June 23, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
KONE Ranked by Newsweek the World’s 12th Greenest Company
KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has been ranked the world’s 12th greenest company by the American magazine Newsweek. Released by Newsweek and its research partner Corporate Knights Capital, the 2014 Newsweek Green Ranking evaluates the world’s... - June 22, 2014 - KONE Elevators S.A
Vail ProductsTM Introduces the X Series - Line of Attachments for Compact Track Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Utility Tractors
Vail ProductsTM introduces a new series of attachments for compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and utility tractors-called the Vail ProductsTM X Series. - June 19, 2014 - VAIL Products
Local Real Estate Agent, Eric Burch, Joins Agents Across the Country in the First Ever "Great Home Giveaway"
Eric Burch of Burch & Co. Real Estate has joined many real estate agents across the country who have invested in “The Great Home Giveaway” that will allow area citizens to enter for a chance to win one of sixteen $10,000 down payments, and one $100,000 grand prize to be used towards the purchase of their new home. - June 19, 2014 - Burch & Co. Real Estate
Midwest Restoration LLC Launches New Website for the Racine Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Wisconsin. - June 19, 2014 - Midwest Restoration LLC
Bob Moore Construction Receives Texas Building Branch AGC’s Outstanding Construction Award for Trader Joe’s Cold Storage Warehouse
Bob Moore Construction's cold storage warehouse built for Trader Joe's has been named the top design / build ($10M - $30M) construction project in the state of Texas for 2013. The Trader Joe's project received the Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch, the state organization for the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC). To qualify for the Texas Building Branch competition, the building first had to win a regional AGC competition. - June 18, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
To-Increase Joins Microsoft GovCon Alliance to Support Vision of Compliance and Agility for Government Contractors
Project-driven government contractors gain comprehensive Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution that enables regulatory compliance, process optimization, and efficient business management. - June 18, 2014 - To-Increase
RNO Expo Partners with Reed Expo to Launch an Innovative New Concept
RNO Exhibitions and the National Hardware Show announced today that both companies are officially working together on the inaugural launch of the Fall 2014 Outdoor Supply Auction & Dealer Expo to be held in the “Biggest Little City In The World,” Reno Nevada. - June 17, 2014 - RNO Exhibitions
Kirwin Norris, P.A. Recognized by Chambers and Partners USA Guide 2014
Kirwin Norris, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm has been again recognized in the Chambers & Partners USA Guide (Chambers) for its construction law expertise. Brian P. Kirwin and Bruce A. Norris were also individually recognized. Chambers said Kirwin Norris is a “dedicated... - June 15, 2014 - Kirwin Norris, P.A.
Super Lawyers 2014 Recognizes Three Kirwin Norris, P.A. Partners
Kirwin Norris, P.A. is pleased to announce that three partners of the firm have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2014. Congratulations to Brian P. Kirwin, Florida Super Lawyer (2006-2014), Bruce A. Norris, Florida Super Lawyer (2007-2014) and April A. Atkins, Florida Rising Star... - June 15, 2014 - Kirwin Norris, P.A.
ARCO/Murray Construction Breaks Ground on Sligh Avenue Tampa Family Health Center
ARCOMurray Construction breaks ground on the second Tampa Family Health Center facility within two months. - June 12, 2014 - ARCO|Murray Construction