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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
New Venture from Industry Leader, Empire Resource Partners, Displaces Costly Resins in Industrial Extrusion Applications with Oshenite® Performance Mineral
Leading manufacturer of recycled plastics distributes ground Oshenite® as replacement for costly resins and recycled PVC. - June 11, 2014 - U.S. Aragonite.com
New Day Underwriting Managers Expands Operations with New Corporate Headquarters
Expansion Necessitated by 35 Percent Growth in Revenues & Staffing Over the Past Year - June 11, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Free Educational Tour on Energy Efficient Building Sponsored by Arlington Designer Homes and Energy House June 14th
Award-winning local green home builder Arlington Designer Homes has partnered with Energy House to host a free educational tour on energy efficient building this Saturday, June 14th, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Arlington Designer Homes is opening two of its new homes, located at 4033 N. 22nd St. and 2200 Military Rd. in Arlington, VA, to the public for a free, guided educational tour highlighting the latest in energy saving technologies. - June 11, 2014 - Arlington Designer Homes
Metal-Era Introduces New Coping Product: Perma-Tite Gold Cantilever Coping
Metal-Era announces the addition of a new, patented coping system: Perma-Tite Gold Cantilever Coping. - June 11, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Grand Canyon Consulting Group Announces New Vice President Construction Services
Grand Canyon Consulting Group announced today the addition of Vincent Tatum as the company’s Vice President. In his new role, Vincent is responsible for overseeing Grand Canyon’s development and construction management services. Mr. Tatum brings 10 years of Construction and Project... - June 08, 2014 - Grand Canyon Consulting Group
US Sawlog Prices Started Falling in the 2Q/14 After a Three-Year Upward Trend, This Due to Lower Lumber Prices and Weaker Log Export Markets
After a healthy 2013 and early 2014, lumber markets in the US started weakening in the spring with lumber prices falling over ten percent so far this year. The reduced lumber prices together with lower demand for US logs in Asia in the second quarter have put downward pressure on US sawlog prices so far this year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 08, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Metal-Era Renews Nationally Recognized Minority Business Certificate
Metal-Era renews their North Central Minority Supplier Development Council certificate which will be recognized nationally in place of affiliate reciprocal certifications. - June 07, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes is Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Builders
Local Residential Homebuilder Named Top Emerging Building Firm on Builder Magazine’s “Next 100” List. - June 06, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Terramor Homes Welcomes Trey Eades as Permit Coordinator
Local Home Building Company Expands Permits Office with New Staff Addition. - June 06, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Clark Roofing & Siding, Inc. Launches New Website for the Chesapeake Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Virginia. - June 05, 2014 - Clark Roofing & Siding Inc.
Crossrail Project on the Right Track
A noise monitoring system on London's huge rail project ensures construction noise compliance. - June 05, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK
ACEC New York Recognizes Karen Rae with Chair’s Award; Engineer of the Year and New Principal of the Year Also Honored
The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) will present its Chair’s Award to the New York State Deputy Secretary for Transportation, Karen Rae, on June 11th at the Union League Club in NYC. Two consulting engineers, John Waltz, P.E. and Brian R. Miller, P.E., will receive the Engineer of the Year and the New Principal of the Year awards, respectively. - June 04, 2014 - ACEC New York
Climate-KIC Launches Europe’s Largest Cleantech Idea Competition
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has kicked-off Europe’s largest business idea competition, CleanLaunchpad. Aspiring entrepreneurs across ten European countries will compete for three places in the world’s largest climate-specific start-up accelerator,... - June 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Basement Finishing Experts Arrive in New England
An award-winning basement finishing firm has just arrived in New England, promising to beat up moisture and water damage with their innovative waterproof wall and subflooring system. Matrix Basement Systems of New England - an offshoot of their Illinois-based headquarters - will be stationed at a... - June 03, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
UBuildNet: A 21st Century Social Networking and Marketing Solution for the Construction Industry
UBuildNet provides free online social networking and marketing (and more) catering to the construction and building industry, its business partners, and its consumers at www.ubuildnet.com. - June 02, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Construction Company Recommends Home Retrofitting
Julian Construction Inc Recommending Retrofitting for Homes for Structural Integrity - May 31, 2014 - Julian Construction
Earthquake Readiness Must be a Priority in Los Angeles
Structural Inspection Specialist Warns Los Angeles Residents to be Ready - May 31, 2014 - Julian Construction
247PRO Launches New Contractor Estimating Web Application
247PRO (http://www.247pro.com) announced today that it has opened up the subscription to its new online estimating application, the 247PRO Estimator™, to residential contractors. The 247PRO Estimator offers contractors a new way to quote and bid for residential jobs. By using powerful... - May 31, 2014 - 247PRO
OM Construction Chooses BuildTrack Smart Automation for Its Kolhapur Project
BuildTrack home automation products have been chosen by one of the leading real estate companies in Maharashtra, OM Construction for their upcoming residential project in Kolhapur. - May 30, 2014 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Windham Construction, Inc of Bryan/College Station Receives Best of Houzz 2014 Award
Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals - May 25, 2014 - Windham Construction Inc.
HPS Flooring and Coating Specialist in the Philippines Announces Its New Website
All you need to know about flooring and coating services can now be found on High Performance Solutions (HPS) Philippines' new website. Find out more at www.hps.ph. - May 25, 2014 - High Performance Solution
Industry Innovator Total Door Systems Participating in SME’s THE BIG M Tours
American-Owned Door Company Gives Rare Peek Inside Locally Sourced, Advanced, Sustainable, Green Design and Production Process. - May 23, 2014 - Total Door Systems
Royal Oaks Homes Launches Updated Website
North Carolina Homebuilder Unveils Upgraded Website Featuring a Streamlined Navigation System and Home-Finding Tool - May 23, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
ARCO/Murray Construction Breaks Ground on Tampa Family Health Center
ARCO / Murray Construction Company broke ground for the construction of a new two-story, 31,320 square foot facility for Tampa Family Health Centers on Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, FL. The first floor will contain dental, physician and OB/GYN medical offices. The second floor will house its corporate... - May 22, 2014 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Metal-Era Introduces Pre-Manufactured TPO Coated Drip Edge to Edge Systems One Product Line
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions announces the addition of pre-manufactured TPO Coated Drip Edge to their Edge Systems One product line. TPO Coated Drip Edge fills a need in the industry for a pre-manufactured edge metal that is heat-weldable. - May 21, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision to Enable Healthcare Sector to Achieve Goals in Quality of Care
Health insurance, specialty care and measured quality outcomes to drive Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision for healthcare. - May 19, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Novagard Solutions Announces New Colors for NOVAFLEX Metal Roof Sealant
Novagard Solutions has announced today it is now offering four new standard colors to its broad line of NOVAFLEX Metal Roof Sealant expanding the total to 32 color choices. - May 19, 2014 - Novagard Solutions
PPI Group Welcomes the Topcon Technology Roadshow to Portland
PPI Group announces the arrival of the Topcon Technology Roadshow on June 4 and 5, in Portland, Oregon. The custom 52-foot mobile solutions center will roll into town to showcase the latest construction, survey, civil engineering, architecture and design technologies in a hands-on educational environment on a 23,000 mile tour across North America. This live learning experience will feature demonstrations and presentations by industry experts from Topcon, Autodesk, Bluebeam and PPI Group. - May 17, 2014 - PPI Group
Bob Moore Construction Receives TEXO / AGC’s Distinguished Building Award for Tandy Leather Store
Bob Moore Construction has won the prestigious Distinguished Building Award for its Tandy Leather store construction project in Fort Worth, Texas from TEXO. TEXO is the north Texas chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). It... - May 17, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Swimming Pool Inspections Are a Must with the Approaching Hot Season
Pound Pool Plastering is offering spring pool inspections thoroughly checking for cracks and fissures to your gunite pool structure as well as to ensure the plaster is in perfect condition. - May 17, 2014 - Pound Pool Plastering
PARAGON to Complete Penthouse Apartments at The Bravern Towers
PARAGON Construction Consulting, Inc. has been awarded a construction management contract from Riverstone Residential Group (RRG) to facilitate the completion of the Penthouses at The Bravern Towers located in the heart of downtown Bellevue, Washington. The owner, Invesco Ltd, acknowledges The... - May 16, 2014 - PARAGON Construction Consulting Inc.