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Experience the New Capital Safety Website
Designed to be simpler, more impactful for an enhanced experience. - May 04, 2014 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Strategic Building Products, LLC Now Representing Metal-Era in Northern California and Nevada
Strategic Building Products, representing Northern California and Nevada, will be working closely with roofing professionals to assist them in choosing the best Metal-Era Roof Edge and Airflow Solutions for their projects. - May 03, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Homes with Neglected Repairs Could be Structurally Unsound
Homeowners Putting Off Inspection and Repair Can Contribute to Worsening Damage. - May 02, 2014 - Julian Construction
Older Roofs Require Inspection to Remain Structurally Sound
Construction Company Gives Tips to Recognize Signs of Roof Deterioration. - May 02, 2014 - Julian Construction
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Wins the Golden Gate Award for UCSD CTRI Project
J.T. Wimsatt Recognized by Cal/OSHA for Outstanding Safety Program Implementation. - May 02, 2014 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Metal-Era Releases Improved Hi-Perf Ridge Vent
Hi-Perf's Ridge Vents' new preassembled design decreases installation time by up to 50 percent. - May 02, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Mutual Screw & Supply Launches Safety-Products Division. Website Now Stocked with OSHA-Compliant Gear, All 5% Off in May.
As safety becomes an increasingly important issue in the construction field, Mutual Screw & Supply is launching an extensive safety-products division, featuring vital protective gear and jobsite necessities for every situation. To debut their new division, Mutual is offering a 5% discount on... - May 01, 2014 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
Craig Miller Brings Home the Gold for a Marvin Home Remodel
The Home Builders Association of Charlotte Awards Kinterra Group First Place - May 01, 2014 - Kinterra Group, LLC
Garage Door Installer in Albany Stands Apart from Other SMBs by Launching New Web Site
Local garage door specialists, Koops Overhead Doors, partner with the SEO experts at Prospect Genius to bring superior residential and commercial garage door services to the greater Albany, NY area. - May 01, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Innovative Flood Barrier Demonstration in Davenport, IA
The City of Davenport and the International Erosion Control Association are hosting an outdoor demonstration of a newer flood protection barrier called Big Bags USA. - April 30, 2014 - DRIPS, LLC
Walter T. Selver Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Walter T. Selver of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of asbestos removal. About Walter T. Selver Mr. Selver has 24 years experience in the asbestos removal field. He is... - April 30, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
AFG Group Welcomes Fred Clements, Jr., PE to the Washington, DC Office
AFG Group, Inc., a leading, award-winning construction management and relocation firm, announces that Mr. Fredrick D. Clements, Jr., PE has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office. AFG welcomes Mr. Clements as the newest member of its Federal portfolio management team where he will be... - April 28, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes Wins Gold Award at Annual Johnston County Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder Earns Recognition from Building Industry Association Of Johnston County - April 27, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Garage Door Installers in Middletown, NY, Become New Resource for the Online Shopping Demographic
Local garage door specialists Forgatch Overhead Doors partner with the SEO experts at 'Prospect Genius' to bring superior home and commercial overhead door services to the greater Middletown, NY areas. - April 25, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Electrical Contractor in Temecula, CA, Launches New Web Site to Reach Out to Online Shoppers
Electrical Contractors "Precision Electrical Services" partner with the SEO experts at "Prospect Genius" to bring comprehensive electricians to Temecula, CA and beyond. - April 25, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Richard F. Hall Custom Homes LLC Honored with Fourth Talk of the Town Award
Custom homebuilder, Richard F. Hall Custom Homes LLC, receives top marks from satisfied customers, winning four consecutive Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards. - April 24, 2014 - Celebration Media U.S.
Global Sawlog Prices Rose in the 4Q/13 Resulting in the GSPI Reaching Its Third Highest Level Since 1995; Highest Increases in Western North America and Northern Europe
Higher demand for lumber and increased global trade of logs pushed sawlog prices upward in many markets during 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a consequence, the GSPI price index has move upward to reach its highest level in eight years. Log prices in Western North America, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Japan have increased the most over the past 12 months. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports Have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log Exports That Came as the Result of Higher Log Export Tariffs by Russia in 2007
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013. During the same period, lumber exports have increased but shipments have not compensated for the decline in income from the log exports, reports the WRQ. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Importation of Softwood Logs to Sweden Reached a 10-Year High in 2013 with Norway and Latvia Being the Major Suppliers of Both Pulplogs and Sawlogs
The forest industry in Sweden imported about ten percent of its wood raw-material needs in 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Softwood log imports reached a ten-year high, while there has been a decline in the importation of hardwood logs. The major log suppliers to Sweden in 2013 were Latvia, Norway, Estonia and Finland. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rockland County Builder Marks 30th Anniversary
The Carteret Group, an award-winning home builder headquartered in Rockland County, NY recently celebrated two milestones: the company’s 30th anniversary and a strong sales volume for 2013 in their multi-generational neighborhood, Woodbury Junction, located in Central Valley, NY. Surrounded... - April 22, 2014 - Woodbury Junction
2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Nick Richmond Launches Matrix Manufacturing, USA
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick recently launched their second entrepreneurial endeavor, Matrix Manufacturing, USA. They founded Matrix Basement Systems in 2009, and helped it grow into the Midwest’s leading provider of basement finishing systems. Matrix Basement Systems, Inc. has now served more than 1,000 Chicagoland and Detroit residents. - April 21, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
Albania Property Group in Helsinki Property Fair on 29 and 30 March 2014
The best Albania real estate company promoting properties in the coast of Albania and tourism in this beautiful Mediterranean country participated in the Helsinki Property exhibition organized by Fair Media International. - April 21, 2014 - Albania Property Group
Obshi Corp Shows Uses for New Obshi Versa Drain
Company releases first video illustrating uses for drain installed in wheelbarrows. Obshi Corp is looking to change the way that everyone from homeowners to contractors utilize their wheelbarrows. The company has released their first video showing some of the new ways that a homeowner or contractor can use their wheelbarrow with the Obshi Versa drain installed. - April 20, 2014 - Obshi Corp
AFG Group Wins 2013 CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group is honored to receive the 2013 CMAA Project Achievement Award from the Association’s National Capital Chapter. The award recognizes AFG’s outstanding Construction Management practices on the 5-year Steam Line & Condensate Replacement Project, serving GSA’s Heating Operations & Transmission Division. This complex $13.6M project accomplished replacing 11,000 LF of underground steam lines that serviced 21 Federal buildings within the District. - April 18, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes Wins Two MAME Awards
Local Homebuilder’s Forest Springs Townhome Model in Holly Springs Recognized for Achievements in Product Design and Model Merchandising. - April 18, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Home Improvement and Roofing Contractor in Chicago Stands Apart from Other SMBs with New Web Site
One of the latest SMBs to join the Web-savvy minority and take steps to create a visible and accessible Web presence is Chicago-based roofing contractor Carroll Construction & Roofing LLC. - April 17, 2014 - Prospect Genius
American Concrete Institute Will Publish Completely Reorganized ACI 318 in Late 2014
Reorganized Code Offers Many Benefits in the Design, Construction, and Education of Structural Concrete - April 17, 2014 - American Concrete Institute
American Concrete Institute Reorganizes ACI 318 Code on Structural Concrete
Reorganized Code Offers Many Benefits in The Design, Construction, and Education of Structural Concrete - April 17, 2014 - American Concrete Institute
Minimize the Cost Impact of Rising Natural Gas Prices with Whalenado™ HVLS Fans
To meet the increasing demand by consumers to lower their natural gas consumption and cost, the Whalenado™ HVLS range of ceiling mounted fans are now available from Northern Dock Systems. Designed and engineered by Envira-North Systems Ltd. in Seaforth Ontario, Whalenado™ HVLS fans are... - April 17, 2014 - Northern Dock Systems
Operation: Coming Home Hosts Key Ceremony for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Oliver “Ollie” Hughes
Volunteer Project Completes Seventh Custom-Built Home to Honor the Service of Army Veteran - April 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home
HomeSquare Announces New Maintenance Plans for Connecticut Homeowners
HomeSquare announced the availability of three home maintenance plans today: Basic, Enhanced, and Concierge Services. These new plans expand beyond traditional a la carte repair and maintenance services, and are priced at a 30% discount to retail rates. These regular service offerings are part of HomeSquare’s focus on customer service and updating the home maintenance experience for homeowners. Each program includes a dedicated property manager and regular check-ins during vacations. - April 15, 2014 - HomeSquare
Cushman & Wakefield Announces More Than 56,000 Square Feet of Leasing at Two Harbour Place
Cushman & Wakefield announced today it has negotiated eight separate transactions for new and renewing tenants for office space during the past 12 months at Two Harbour Place. These leases comprise more than 56,000 square feet of space, or about 30 percent of the entire building. The building... - April 10, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
George A. Woollacott Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
George G. Woollacott of Fort Wayne, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About George G. Woollacott Mr. Woollacott has over 37 years in the construction field. He is a... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dianna M. Johnson Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dianna M. Johnson of Mesa, Arizona has recently been included in the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Roofing. - April 10, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Inaugural Fundraising Campaign Announced by Classic Home Improvements to Support San Diego's Habitat for Humanity
Saws n' Stilettos, the all women's group formed by Classic Home Improvements has a stated goal of reaching $10,000 to support the Women Build on May 2nd in Imperial Beach. Classic Home Improvements (License # 944782) is excitedly preparing for their first fundraising events, to be held on Saturday, April 12th and Saturday, April 26th. The events will bring together small business owners, local trade services, and local community members to support San Diego Habitat for Humanity. - April 09, 2014 - Classic Home Improvements
Grimes Development Selected by Advanced Foot and Ankle Center to Construct New Medical Facility
Grimes Development, a McKinney based commercial general contractor, was selected by Advanced Foot and Ankle Center to construct new medical facility. Construction will begin mid-April of 2014. - April 09, 2014 - Grimes Development
Metal-Era Appoints New V.P. of Sales and Marketing
Metal-Era announces Brad Van Dam has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. - April 09, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Deck Contractors in Manassas, VA, Join Internet Advertising Trend with Launch of New Web Site
Deck and patio specialists "Outdoor Escapes" partners with the SEO experts at "Prospect Genius" to bring comprehensive deck services to the greater Manassas, VA areas. - April 05, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Renova Beefs-Up Emergency Roofing Teams for Denton and Hard Hit Areas of North Texas
Dallas-based Renova Renovation announced this evening that is will beef up emergency roofing services for storm damage and hard hit areas of Denton and North Texas. The company has mobilized to handle Emergency services for residents and businesses in North Texas. - April 04, 2014 - Renova Flooring
New Generation LAD-SAF X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve
Integrated energy absorber that limits the maximum arresting force to 1350 pounds (6 kN) or less. - April 03, 2014 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Ohio Department of Aging Survey Ranks Anna Maria of Aurora 3rd Highest in State
Ohio nursing home and assisted living facility residents rated their facilities highly in an Ohio Department of Aging survey released today. Several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Northeast Ohio made the top 24 list, according to resident opinion of care there. - April 02, 2014 - Anna Maria of Aurora
Royal Oaks Homes Announces New Construction in Grays Creek Community in Fuquay-Varina
Local Homebuilder to Offer 30 Award-Winning Homes in Residential Community - April 02, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Seattle’s Pine + Minor Apartment Building Receives LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification
Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced that the Pine + Minor apartment building in Seattle, Washington, received a LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The $19.4 million, 89,800 square foot urban mixed-use project includes 120... - April 01, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Light Efficient Design's Compact LED-8039 Delivers LED Retrofitting Solution for Small Spaces
Light Efficient Design introduces the LED-8039, a compact LED retrofit lamp that replaces 70W HID lamps. Suitable for walkways and steps, the LED-8039 squeezes into small spots in either indoor or outdoor applications. The easy 3-step retrofit process bypasses the ballast, eliminating fixture replacement costs. 5-year warranty. UL listed. - March 30, 2014 - Light Efficient Design
New Ecommerce Site Makes Purchasing Biobased and Biopreferred Products Easier
6R Supply launches their ecommerce site for purchasing biobased industrial products. - March 29, 2014 - 6R Supply
Michael J. Kukish Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael J. Kukish of Colonia, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Michael J. Kukish Mr. Kukish has over 26 years experience in the construction field. He is... - March 28, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Metal-Era Expands Production Department with Weekend Shift
Metal-Era announces the addition of a weekend shift to their production department which is now operating Monday through Sunday. - March 28, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Mobile Awareness Introduces YardTRAQ, Facility-Based Truck TPMS
Mobile Awareness, LLC, releases YardTRAQ™, a truck TPMS yard monitoring system that also works with MobileTRAQ™ Vue. - March 26, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Michelle Simms of Terramor Homes Wins Triangle Business Journal’s 2014 Women in Business Award
Chief Operating Officer of Local Luxury Homebuilder Recognized for Business Success and Outstanding Leadership - March 26, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Advanced Home Technologies Awarded Dealer of the Year Honors for a Second Consecutive Year
Advanced Home Technologies (AHT), the Clintonville, WI based window and door retailer, was awarded 2013 Dealer of the Year accolades by manufacturer Compozit Windows & Doors. This marks the second consecutive year that AHT has been honored with this award, which was presented to owner Scott... - March 25, 2014 - Compozit Windows & Doors