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ROOFWORKS Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Awards
Maryland-based roofing contractor, ROOFWORKS, earns a second straight Talk of the Town Award for excellent customer service. - May 16, 2014 - Celebration Media U.S.
Terra Building Group President Ask to Speak at Local Event
James Brett Robinson, President of Terra Building Group was asked to do a presentation for the Green Building Alliance. - May 16, 2014 - Terra Building Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dianna M. Johnson as a Round Table Member
Dianna M. Johnson, of Mesa, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Roofing. - May 14, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick of Matrix Basement Systems Honored with Big50 Award
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick, owners of Matrix Basement Systems, Inc. and Matrix Manufacturing, USA have been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. The Big50 awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2014. - May 13, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
Rustic Lumber Co’s is Now Offering Bargained Deals for Their Shed Siding Products
An award-winning supplier of wood in Utah has just announced that they are selling their best selling product at a discounted rate. - May 13, 2014 - Rustic Lumber Company
ARCO/Murray Construction Awarded Contract for Great Bay Distributors Cold Storage Distribution Facility and Corporate Office Building
ARCO / Murray Construction Company and Great Bay Distributors, Inc. held a ground-breaking ceremony on April 7 to announce the construction of a 267,787 square foot cold storage distribution facility and corporate office building in St. Petersburg. The site was designed with a focus on energy... - May 11, 2014 - ARCO|Murray Construction
McCarthy Grows Houston Division with Hire of New Project Director
Brian Luney named newest McCarthy Houston team member. - May 10, 2014 - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
The Downward Trend in Australian Wood Chip Exports Was Broken in 2013 Thanks to Increased Chip Demand from Chinese Pulpmills
Australia, one of the world’s largest wood chip exporters, increased its chip shipments in 2013 after a ten-year low in 2012. In the 1Q/14, shipments were close to the highest since 2010 thanks to high demand from China. Chinese pulp mills imported almost 30% of their hardwood chip import volume from Australia during the first three months of 2014. - May 08, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Have Doubled in Two Years to Reach 4.7 Million Tons in 2013 with the US South Accounting for 63% of the Volume
North America exported wood pellets valued at over 650 million dollars in 2013, a dramatic increase of more than 250 percent in just two years, according to data compiled by the North American Wood Fiber Review. The US South shipped almost three million tons last year, which was almost two-thirds of total export volume from North America. - May 08, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Celebrities, Communities and Businesses Support South Shore Habitat for Humanity’s High Heels & Hard Hats Gala
South Shore Habitat for Humanity, Taniya Nayak, a host and interior designer on HGTV and featured designer on Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible, and WCVB Chronicle host Anthony Everett, came together for the annual High Heels & Hard Hats gala event. South Shore Habitat’s business partners, community leaders, and family partners enjoyed an evening with friends, all in support of affordable housing. - May 08, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Travertine Scabos French Pattern Pavers by Stoneworks Wholesaling Inc.
Stoneworks Wholesaling, Inc, a knowledgeable expert in natural stone and a trusted name in large residential stone-working projects, has announced today that it will be adding Travertine Scabos French Pattern pavers to their catalogue of products. - May 08, 2014 - Stoneworks Wholesaling
Bob Moore Construction Debuts Dura-Tech Processes' New Manufacturing Facility in Mansfield, Texas
Dura-Tech opened the doors on their new operations facility built by Bob Moore Construction. Constructed with tilt-up construction, the building provides 57,000 SF of custom-designed production space. The floor features a custom-engineered containment system that is sloped and fully coated with epoxy. An extended catwalk provides access to elevated equipment and seven five-ton cranes are mounted overhead. - May 07, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Terramor Homes Hosts Grand Opening for Hoke Landing Community Saturday, May 10
Local Luxury Homebuilder Welcomes Community to New Neighborhood in Wake County. - May 07, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Flame Control Coatings Announces Launch of Thermal Barrier Coating for Spray Polyurethane Foam
Flame Control Coatings has announced the launch for Flame Control 60-60A Thermal Barrier for Spray Polyurethane Foam. 60-60A is a thin film intumescent coating that will was tested to NFPA 286 standards. This coating is approved for use in spaces where building codes call for the spray foam insulation to be separated by a 15-minute thermal barrier. - May 07, 2014 - Flame Control Coatings
Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secure a Dismissal of Indictment and All Charges Against Poker-Playing Lawyer Ralph Pecorale
Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secured a Complete Dismissal of All Charges Against Its Client Ralph Pecorale, Rendering the prosecution and case against Pecorale a Nullity. - May 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC
Global Facility Management & Construction Appoints New Controller
Global Facility Management & Construction is excited to announce that Richard Kowalewski will be joining its accounting team in the role of Controller. His new position will see him assist Global with cost control, compliance, reporting and budget analysis. Rich has over 15 year’s... - May 05, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Global Facility Management & Construction Expands Its Construction Department with New Manager
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Bruce Wollmuth as the newest member of its Construction Department. In his role as Construction Manager, Bruce will be anchoring a dynamic team of construction project managers. His 16 years of construction / facility management... - May 05, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
New Day Underwriting Managers Announces Results of 2014 Market Update
New Report Highlights Latest Market Trends in Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance - May 05, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
McCormack Roofing Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards
Anaheim-based roofing construction and solar company earns the prestigious Talk of the Town Award for a fourth straight year by achieving excellent customer satisfaction. - May 05, 2014 - Celebration Media U.S.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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