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Royal Oaks Begins Construction Rockbridge in Knightdale, N.C.
Local Homebuilder Starts Construction in Residential Community Located Off Poole Road - February 07, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Rohit Group of Companies Celebrates Another Successful Year with 17 Finalists for the Awards of Excellence in Housing
Rohit celebrates another amazing year with the announcement for the finalists of the 2014 Canadian Home Builders’ Edmonton Awards of Excellence in Housing. - February 06, 2014 - Rohit Communities
SCULPTGRAPHICZ on a Roll with Mcor Iris
Next Stops ... Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington D.C. and the 3D Printshow in NYC. - February 05, 2014 - SCULPTGRAPHICZ Inc
Terramor Homes Enters 44-Homesite Community in Southeastern Wake County
Local Luxury Homebuilder Starts Construction as Exclusive Builder for Hoke Landing Community - February 05, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Greenlion Cleaning & Maintenance Inc. Roars at "Flight 23 At Footaction," NYC
New York’s cleaning company creating waves while navigating through a tough economy. - February 04, 2014 - Greenlion Cleaning & Maintenance Inc
Julian Construction Creates Foundation Checklist for Homeowners
New Foundation Checklist Can Help Spot Indicators of Foundation Damage Early. - February 02, 2014 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Helps Homeowners Plan Maintenance in 2014
Foundation Repair Company Helps Homeowners Work Out Their Home Maintenance Program. - February 02, 2014 - Julian Construction
Stoneyard.com Exhibiting at NAHB International Builders' Show and Extending Free Admission
Stoneyard.com will be exhibiting at the 2014 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 4-6, 2014. Stoneyard.com will also be offering free admission to pre-registrants through the IBS website. - February 01, 2014 - STONEYARD®
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman, d.b.a. "Handy Guy," Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. This is the fourth year in a row Handy Guy has earned these accolades. - January 31, 2014 - Handy Guy
Building Cleaning Company Addresses DIY Mold Removal Risks
Mold Removal Specialist Company Warns Public on Dangers of Mold Removal - January 30, 2014 - Building Cleaning Services
Eos Group Announces Eos P6 Integrator 3.0
Today Eos Group, Inc. announces the latest release of Eos P6 Integrator, version 3.0. This release of Eos P6 Integrator introduces compatibility with version 8.3 of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (P6 EPPM) or Primavera P6 Professional Project Management (P6 PPM), and support... - January 29, 2014 - Eos Group
Dodson Custom Homes Announces Purchase of New Land for Community Development
Oklahoma City home builders prep plans for construction of new neighborhood. - January 29, 2014 - Dodson Custom Homes
Gen3 Moves to a New Headquarters to Expand Its ACM Exterior Wall Installation Operations
Gen3 has acquired a new property for their new Denver headquarters: 1270 S. Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223. The 17,186 rsf property located in the Golden Triangle (an industrial Denver submarket) is the new location for this growing commercial construction company. - January 29, 2014 - Gen3 Construction
South Coast Surety Announces 2013 as a Banner Year
South Coast Surety closed out 2013 strongly, posting its largest year ever in premium and commission production. For the first time in South Coast Surety’s nearly 20 years of operation they generated more than $8 million in premium, with a near 50/50 split of contract and commercial bond production. This was accomplished while growing both the gross and net volume by more than 10%. - January 28, 2014 - South Coast Surety
Systecon Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in 2014
Systecon Inc. is planning an expansion project that includes a 50,000 square foot addition at its Schumacher Park Drive facility at a cost of $2.1 million. About 81 jobs would be added. - January 28, 2014 - Systecon Inc.
AIP Custom Builders and Remodeling Contractors is Partners with Avis Homes in Lake Bluff, IL
AIP Custom Builders’ partner, Avis Homes, helps service homes along the North Shore in the Chicagoland area. - January 28, 2014 - AIP Custom Builders LLC
Bencardino Excavating Hired to Work on Affordable Housing for Veterans at HELP Philadelphia IV
Bencardino Excavating and Louis A. Bencardino partners with McDonald Building Co. to manage all excavation site work for veteran housing project in West Philadelphia. - January 26, 2014 - Bencardino Excavating
improveit! 360 Introduces the Home Improvement Sales Rep Mobile App
improveit! 360 releases a new mobile app for home improvement companies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales reps. - January 24, 2014 - improveit! 360
Phillip Bell Named Chief Executive Officer of Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction is pleased to announce that Phillip Bell has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Bell assumes his new position as the latest accomplishment in a successful career that goes back to 1964. - January 24, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Stoneyard.com Exhibiting at World of Concrete and StonExpo Trade Shows
Stoneyard.com will be exhibiting at World of Concrete and the StonExpo trade shows in Las Vegas, Nev. World of Concrete will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 21–25, 2014 and StonExpo will be at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Jan. 28–30, 2014. - January 23, 2014 - STONEYARD®
AGC of California Announces New Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc.
The AGC of California is excited to announce a new Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc. as of 2014. Ehs International will now be the exclusive in-classroom provider of Safety Training for the AGC of California and its members. This partnership was formed in response to the industries demand for a higher quality and greater supply of safety training throughout California. - January 22, 2014 - ehs International, Inc
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss New Contractor Professional Liability Trends at Annual AGC Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm, is scheduled to join industry experts in a panel discussion on new trends in contractor professional... - January 22, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber in 2013 to Reach Its Highest Level in Five Years
With demand for lumber being in recovery mode in a number of countries in the world in 2013, global trade of both lumber and logs were on track to reach their highest levels since before the global financial crisis in 2008, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest increases in overseas lumber trade have been from Canada to China and from the Nordic countries to Japan. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Costs for Hardwood Pulp Producers Have Fallen 17% in Two Years and in the 3Q/13, Were the Lowest They Have Been Since 2009
Wood fiber costs, which account for about 60% of the production costs when manufacturing pulp, have been in steady decline in many parts of the world for the past two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the 3Q/13, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) had fallen 17% since 2011, while the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was down 10% over the same period. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Westside Wholesale, Nationwide Wholesale Distributor, Launches VIP Membership Program
Westside Wholesale, a nationwide wholesale distributor of commercial and residential products, is pleased to announce the launch of their VIP Membership Program. The program is dedicated to customer satisfaction, allowing members to save on all of their orders from Westside Wholesale. - January 20, 2014 - WestSideWholeSale
David Pond Reappointed by Governor McCrory to NC Board of Examiners
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced that David L. Pond, PE, Executive Vice President, has been reappointed by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Pond was initially appointed to serve in 2007, and with this... - January 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Boston Cedar and INTEX Millwork Solutions form a Distribution Partnership
Boston Cedar is very pleased to announce that it’s been awarded northeast distribution rights for INTEX Millwork custom exterior PVC products. “Boston Cedar shares our passion for being the best at what we do and we’re thrilled to add them as a strategic distribution... - January 20, 2014 - Boston Cedar
Nitto Introduces New Transparent Energy-Saving Window Insulation Film to U.S. Market
Nitto is expanding its portfolio of energy saving products by introducing PENJEREX®, a transparent window insulation film to the U.S. market. The housing industry is increasingly faced with greater demand for enhanced energy efficiency and CO2 reduction, being represented by such concepts as... - January 19, 2014 - Nitto Denko America, Inc.
Terramor Homes Welcomes Bryan Watkins as Field Manager
Local Home Building Company Adds 12-Year Industry Veteran to Manage New Home Construction in Knightdale and Garner Communities - January 17, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Premier Building Solutions Introduces XHS Adhesive
High Performance Adhesive Joins the Eco-Friendly Line of XtraBond Sealants and Adhesives - January 17, 2014 - Premier Industrial Supply
Luxe View Designs: the Artisan Within
At LVD, there is a passion for design and construction. With a team of experts they are able to bring dream homes to life. - January 15, 2014 - Luxe View Designs & Construction
Leland Saylor and Sierra West Consulting Group, Inc. Reach a Settlement, Affirming Leland Saylor’s Ownership and Exclusive Rights to SAYLOR Trademark
Leland Saylor, a leading construction consulting expert known for the Saylor cost publications, announced today that he has reached a settlement with defendants Sierra West Consulting Group, Inc., formerly known as Sierra West LLC, Saylor Publications, Inc. and Mary Wallers (collectively... - January 15, 2014 - Leland Saylor
Mara Majeeda Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Mara Majeeda as an account manager within the company’s Construction Practice. “Mara’s hire reflects New Day’s ongoing... - January 15, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Westside Wholesale Launches New Website
Westside Wholesale, a major nationwide wholesale distributor of commercial and residential products, announces their new, improved website. The website, westsidewholesale.com, is specifically designed for customers as it offers improved navigation and a revamped design. “The ultimate goal of... - January 14, 2014 - WestSideWholeSale
OPT4 Group Chosen by Glenmede Investment and Wealth Management
Opt4 Group who specializes in managing all telecommunications needs for their customers including data and voice wiring, audiovisual, videoconferencing and VoIP was selected to provide updated CAT6 cabling with riser and fiber cabling between the four floors Glenmede Investment and Wealth Management occupies. - January 14, 2014 - Opt4 Group
Sperry Van Ness in Oklahoma City
Sperry Van Ness/Land Run Commercial to leverage national platform in Oklahoma City. - January 13, 2014 - Sperry Van Ness Land Run Commercial
Ed McGuire Named President of Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction is pleased to announce that Ed McGuire has been named the company's new President. Mr. McGuire assumes his new position with thirty years of industry experience in Texas, Oklahoma and around the country and is a leader in organizations such as Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and American Concrete Institute (ACI). - January 13, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Spectrum Building Systems, Inc. Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Justin LaHayne has been hired by modular construction company as Regional Sales Manager. - January 12, 2014 - Spectrum Building Systems, Inc.
Award-Winning Waterproofing, Crawlspace and Foundation Products and Services from the Basement Doctor at the 2014 Columbus, Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo
The Basement Doctor of Columbus, Ohio is a proud participant of the Columbus, Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo on January 17, 18, and 19, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Two booths will educate homeowners about creating drier, cleaner, healthier, safer, more energy efficient homes. - January 12, 2014 - The Basement Doctor
Innovation Direct(TM) to be at Helm of Promotional Blitz for Drilling Tubular Turbo Screen Cleaner Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem in the drilling industry, the Drilling Tubular Turbo Screen Cleaner, has been developed by Robert Capaldi of Perryton, Texas. The invention's unique design enables its users to quickly and effortlessly clear debris out of... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct(TM) Tabbed to Represent Steel Serts Invention to Industry
A simple yet effective new product designed to provide its users with an effective and often-needed accessory, Steel Serts, has been developed by Brian Russell of Windsor, Connecticut. The invention’s unique design insures that its users can have access to properly accessorized footwear at... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Irving Materials, Inc. Acquires W.T. Congleton Co.
Irving Materials, Inc., a construction industry material supplier and contractor, announced it acquired W.T. Congleton Co., a Lexington, Ky.-based ready mix concrete supplier. Irving Materials will immediately integrate W.T. Congleton’s entire production staff and Lexington plant operations... - January 11, 2014 - Irving Materials, Inc.
Sam Summerville to Head Weidlinger's Transportation Group; Qi Ye Promoted to Transportation Principal
Summerville has extensive experience in the transportation field, having worked on a panoply of projects nationwide; Ye has played a critical role in new business development, focusing on bridge design. - January 10, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Epoxy Flooring Specialists Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services Announce Success of Recent New Jersey Installation Projects
New Jersey-based epoxy flooring installation specialists Mid Atlantic Industrial Services (MAIS) has announced recently that the company has achieved great success with several recent New Jersey based projects. An example of the firm’s recent success in their flooring installation work is the... - January 09, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services
New Software-as-a-Service Construction Project Management Application to Make Debut in 2014
Mantra, a leading New Jersey software development company, will be launching a new cloud-based software-as-a-service construction project management application in early 2014. The new application will come packed with features like project management, task management, issue tracking, work assignment, and document sharing. - January 09, 2014 - Mantra Information Services
Regatta Universal Exports Displays Rainbow Cube Sandstone for Creating Garden Pavements
Regatta Universal Exports showcases Rainbow cube sandstone which is typically used for garden pavements to match with the colorful greenery around. - January 09, 2014 - Regatta Universal Exports
Microsoft RMS POS Software Integrated to BlueTarp Financial
Microsoft's Retail Management System (RMS) point of sale software was fully integrated with BlueTarp Financial which offers financial services to the building supply industry. Single and multi-store building material dealers can purchase Microsoft retail POS technology backed by an ecosystem of Microsoft trained retail professionals all over North America. - January 08, 2014 - System Solutions LLC
RA-LIN Project Earns Prestigious LEED(R) Gold Green Building Award
The new Greenway Medical Technologies office building in Carrollton, GA has been certified as a Gold level green energy building by the U.S. Green Building Council. - January 04, 2014 - RA-LIN and Associates, Inc.
Free Analysis for Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power and Otter Tail Power Solar Rebate Program
If you're an Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power or Otter Tail Power customer you have a limited opportunity to benefit from a new Minnesota Solar rebate. Receive a no cost-no obligation solar/cost analysis. Jan 1, 2014 through Feb 28, 2014, you can apply for a new solar rebate program. Find out if it makes economic cents for your home/business. This service is provided by "The Centsible Energy Hour, MN's "makes cents" call in Energy talk show. Saturday 3-4 pm on AM 1280 WWTC. www.Centsiblemedia.com. - January 02, 2014 - Centsible Media
E.B. Tool Company Gives Insight Into the Best Places to Find Reclaimed Wood
Midwest-based carpentry tool company provides handyman tips for finding and recycling reclaimed wood. - January 01, 2014 - EB Tool Company