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Top Quality Plants, Individuals Honored by ACPA
QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits. - March 04, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
DUECO Inc. Recognized with Wisconsin Governor’s Trailblazer Award
Award Recognizes DUECO as a Successful Third Generation Business Owned/Operated by Female Relatives of the Founder. - March 03, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Tampa Bay Comfort Energy Savings LLumar Vista Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at Tampa Home Show, March 28-30, 2014
Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay's leading installer of both commercial and residential Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik and EnerLogic Low E Film window film, announced that they will be exhibiting for the eighth straight year at the Tampa Bay Home Show, March 28-30th 2014, at the... - March 02, 2014 - Advanced Film Solutions
Severe California Droughts Will Cause Foundation Problems
Home Foundations Will Be Affected By Droughts as Soil Moisture Drops - March 02, 2014 - Julian Construction
Water Constitutes Single Greatest Threat to Home Foundations
Water Leaks and Drastic Changes in Soil Moisture a Threat to Home Foundations - March 02, 2014 - Julian Construction
Knipp to Lend Expertise to Housing Investment Forum
Wally Knipp Founder and CEO will be speaking at the FICON event March 3rd and 4th in Santa Monica. With the Buy hold and lease industry heating up again, Hedge fund companies and Investors come from all over to share experiences and where the market is going. What will be the next business model. Wally Knipp will share his expertise and draw on his production experience as well as the buy, hold and lease model. - March 01, 2014 - Knipp Contracting
Ceresana Forecasts: Windows and Doors to the Market Are Wide Open
In Europe demand for windows and doors is forecast to reach 225 million units in the year 2020. - March 01, 2014 - Ceresana
Oldcastle Precast Delivers Multiple Distributed Antenna System Shelters (DAS) for Race Car Speedways
Oldcastle Precast (OPI) has completed customized wireless infrastructure shelter sites for several race car motorsports facilities in the United States. OPI supplied turnkey wireless equipment shelters known as Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Network Buildings in Florida, Illinois, and... - February 28, 2014 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Acquires Assets of Kristar Enterprises Inc.
Oldcastle Precast, Inc., a leading solutions provider for North American infrastructure projects, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Kristar Enterprises Inc. The purchase includes three manufacturing locations and all related intellectual property. - February 28, 2014 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Regatta Universal Exports Delivers Great Deals on the Popular Toskana Sandstone
Regatta Universal Exports deliver more variety in the popular toskana sandstone variety that is popular because of its multi-colored profile. Natural stone retailers make it a point to stock up on the latest delivery to satisfy their domestic clients. - February 28, 2014 - Regatta Universal Exports
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
DesignHouse Inc - House Plans Win Customer Satisfaction Award
DesignHouse Inc - Wins 2014 Houzz Customer Satisfaction Award. - February 27, 2014 - DesignHouse Inc
Royal Oaks Homes, LLC Serves as Sole Developer, Builder with Laurel Crossing Community in Cary, N.C.
Award-Winning Homebuilder Breaks Ground for New Residential Townhome Community with 32 Available Lots. - February 26, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Euroawnings Now Offer the New Polycarbonate European Awnings at Special Prices
Euroawnings announce special offers for their new polycarbonate European awnings. These unique awnings are well designed with high impact resistance. They provide a sleek, modern look while at the same time they are resistant to ultraviolet rays and hurricane grade winds. www.euroawnings.com - February 24, 2014 - Euroawnings
Log Homes of America, Inc. Owner Serves as Local Home Builder Association President
Joel Robinson will serve in 2014 as the Ashe County (NC) Home Builders Association President. - February 22, 2014 - Log Homes of America, Inc.
JFC & Associates Appoints Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant
John Connell CEO of JFC & Associates appoints Mr. Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant. JFC & Associates have been in the EAM business since 2001 providing value to their EAM clients. JFC has also been an IBM business partner since 2005. With the main office in Boston, today JFC is regarded as one of the pre-eminent services corporations within the EAM Service discipline. - February 21, 2014 - JFC & Associates
New Company – Coastal Concepts Custom Homes
Coastal Concepts Incorporates Sustainable Building Trends and exquisite design in Every Florida Custom Home Build. - February 21, 2014 - Coastal Concepts Custom Homes
Orgill and Emery-Waterhouse Dealer Oakland Hardware Switched from ECi Rocksolid to Microsoft RMS
Oakland Hardware is a 50 year old full-service home supply center serving the community in Oakland, NJ. Working with large suppliers like Orgill, Emery-Waterhouse, Hillman and independent manufacturers, allows Oakland Hardware to offer customers many products. To stay competitive, it’s critical to run as efficiently as possible. For 6 years, Oakland Hardware had been using an ECi RockSolid POS® system that was lacking in functionality, speed and support. - February 21, 2014 - System Solutions LLC
ACPA Honors Safest Concrete Pipe Plants, Companies
Prestigious national awards recognize excellence in workplace safety. - February 21, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Trey Wingate Selected as "Engineer of the Year" by the Georgia Engineering Alliance
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. announced that William ‘Trey’ Wingate III, PE has been selected as the 2014 Engineer of the Year in Private Practice by the Georgia Engineering Alliance (GEA) and the 2014 Georgia Engineers Week Planning Committee (E-Week). His nomination entry was selected by... - February 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Nu Flow Expands Into International Maritime Industry with Partner in Dubai
Nu Flow has increased its presence to the United Arab Emirates, partnering with Drydocks World, the renowned international services provider to the maritime, oil & gas and energy. - February 20, 2014 - Nu Flow
Tampa Bay General Contractor Launches Information Portal on Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling and Kitchen Remodeling
Cothron Contracting LLC today announced the launch of www.cothroncontracting.com as an information portal for Tampa Bay metro homeowners to find information about Home Remodeling and Home Remodeling solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home... - February 20, 2014 - Cothron Contracting LLC
Terramor Homes Donates $200,000 to Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center
Local Home Building Company Supports 20th Annual MIX 101.5 Radiothon Feb. 12 - February 19, 2014 - Terramor Homes
Underwater Construction Corporation Launches a New Branch Office
Underwater Construction Corporation Launches a New Branch Office in Wisconsin. The company, which already has offices in Michigan, Connecticut and Tennessee, wants to expand its operations with the launch of this branch office. - February 14, 2014 - Underwater Construction
Stoneyard.com Exhibiting at the Precast Show in Houston to Present Natural Stone Veneer Products
Stoneyard.com will be exhibiting at the 2014 Precast Show in Houston, Texas, Feb. 13-15, 2014 at Hilton Americas Houston. They will be presenting natural stone alternatives to concrete-based thin veneer products. - February 14, 2014 - STONEYARD®
Log Homes of America, Inc. Owner Completes 4-Year Term on Log Homes Council Leadership
Nicole Robinson, part owner of Log Homes of America, Inc. serves out 4-year term on Log Homes Council. - February 13, 2014 - Log Homes of America, Inc.
Mt. Prospect Roofing Company Wants to Give Away a Free Roof
Nominations Needed in Northern Cook County Free Roof Giveaway Program. - February 12, 2014 - Peterson Roofing, Inc.
Changing Temperatures Are Great Contributors to Roof Wear and Damage, Says Roofing NH Contractor
Roofing NH contractor Adam Vaillancourt (http://www.adamvroofing.com) notes that America’s famous groundhog, Puxatawny Phil has just seen his shadow this week. According to lore, that means New Englanders should prepare for six more weeks of winter. Of course, no one knows for sure exactly... - February 12, 2014 - Adam Vaillancourt, LLC Roofing & Construction
Metal-Era Appoints New Vice President of Operations
Metal-Era Appoints Nick Mallinger as the new Vice President of Operations. - February 09, 2014 - Metal-Era, Inc.
NC Gutter Guys Donates Free Gutters to Habitat for Humanity
Every year NC Gutter Guys installs gutters on Habitat for Humanity homes, their main charity. - February 08, 2014 - NC Gutter Guys, Inc
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
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services Appoints New Director of Marketing
Angela Smedley has been selected as Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services' new Director of Marketing. Smedley comes to Mid-Atlantic with fifteen years of marketing experience. “I am so excited to be part of the MAIS team,” says Smedley. “It is a great opportunity for me to take my... - February 07, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services
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