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Regatta Universal Exports Introduces Different Finishes for Black Limestone to Wholesale Importers
Regatta Universal Exports introduces black limestone to international natural stone importers that cater the best quality product from the global circuit to their domestic clients. Meeting the demand for fresh varieties typically used for renovation and construction work. - November 11, 2013 - Regatta Universal Exports
Llanelly House Reopens After Ten Year Restoration Project
Following ten years of restoration, Grade I Listed building, Llanelly House, has been brought back to life. - November 10, 2013 - Protectahome
Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series
"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association
U.S. Recession Leads to Rental Boom! New Micro Documentary: Renter Nation Just Released by FutureMoneyTrends.com
Renter Nation: How America's Depression is becoming a Rental Boom. - November 08, 2013 - Future Money Trends LLC
Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Names New Sales Managers for Davis Park Community
Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Adds La Sonda Stasinopoulos and Valerie Pifer to Community Sales Team in Research Triangle Park Community - November 08, 2013 - Ashton Woods
Cleaver-Brooks Expands Two Plants in North America
Cleaver-Brooks will be expanding its manufacturing capacity and making equipment and process upgrades to it Lincoln plant to meet current and future demand for its products this fall. - November 07, 2013 - Cleaver-Brooks
Kraemer Land Company and Planet Home Living Acquire Eagle Rock Parcel to Develop Unique, 15-Home Small Lot Ordinance Project
Kraemer Land Company and Planet Home Living, announce their purchase of a parcel entitled for 15 single-family, small-lot homes in the Eagle Rock submarket of Los Angeles. The approved plans for the development, called PR15M, comply with the City of Los Angeles Small Lot Ordinance, which classifies the structures as single-family detached homes; qualifying residents for preferred financing and protection against Home Owners Association dues. Prices are expected to start in the mid $550,000’s. - November 07, 2013 - Kraemer Land Company
MaxEcoTek Inc. Introduces Self-Cleaning Coating to Independent Contractors Across Ontario
Maxecotek Inc. is a master distributor of the top of the line of scientific detection and application equipment and dry ice blasting and dry ice making products and self-cleaning coating products. - November 07, 2013 - MaxEcoTek
Spitfire Management Announces Latest Release of the Spitfire Project Management System
Spitfire Management, LLC, announces the release today of Version 4.4 of its Spitfire Project Management System—project management software for the construction and professional services industries. The new release offers · greater support for tablets, · many improvements to the... - November 07, 2013 - Spitfire Management Software
Joseph Nawa Named Account Executive at New Day Underwriting Managers
Joseph Nawa has been named Account Executive in the General Industry Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers. He is responsible for helping New Day clients representing the... - November 06, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Holiday Market at Riverstone: a Perfect Time to Visit Darling Homes’ New Avalon at Riverstone Collection
Riverstone is hosting its annual Holiday Market on Nov. 7 and Houston home builder Darling Homes is inviting local families to visit the festive event before touring its latest community in the sought-after master-planned neighborhood. One-of-a-kind shopping, signature cocktails, music, food and... - November 06, 2013 - Darling Homes
Darling Homes Invites Houstonians to Explore the Enchanted Village Hosted by Aliana
Guests can enjoy thousands of lights, live music, holiday gifts and register to win a trip to Disney World beginning on Nov. 9. - November 06, 2013 - Darling Homes
Alan R. Brossoie Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alan R. Brossoie of Woodstock, Georgia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Alan R. Brossoie Mr. Brossoie has over 42 years experience in the construction field. He is... - November 05, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Living Green Network Donates Over $24,000 for Flood Relief Efforts in Boulder County, CO
The Living Green Foundation has donated over $24,000 in cash for flood relief efforts in Boulder County and has provided over $10,000 in equipment, materials, and supplies to support volunteers offering immediate relief. Over 100 families in Boulder County have been served. Living Green is now shifting its attention toward raising funds for three priorities after the devastating floods that hit Colorado in September. - November 03, 2013 - Living GREEN Foundation
Boston Cedar Proudly Announces Distribution of Trex Decking and Railing, KOMA Trim boards, and an Expanded Line of RDI Railings
Boston Cedar is very pleased to announce that the company has been awarded distribution rights of three exceptional product lines. Starting on Friday, November 1st, 2013 Boston Cedar will market, stock, and deliver Trex® Decking and Railing; KOMA® Trim boards; and an expanded RDI® Railing offering which features a revolutionary railing product that’s exclusive to Boston Cedar. - November 01, 2013 - Boston Cedar
ABBA Wholesale Closes Physical Store to Make Way for New LA Metro Line
After over 20 years on the Westside of Los Angeles, ABBA Wholesale has closed the doors of its physical store to make way for the new Metro Expo line construction. The business will now operate entirely online at alightingstore.com - October 31, 2013 - ABBA Wholesale
Basic Building, Inc. Launches Website as a Florida Remodeling Resource on the Internet
Parkland Florida Remodeling Company Announces Launch of New Website & Remodeling Information Portal for Broward and Palm Beach County Homeowners - October 31, 2013 - Basic Building, Inc.
Hakahana Industries Signs MoU with Egypt-based Unitech for the Construction Tools for Tses Glass
Hakahana Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based Unitech to supply and provide services and construction tools for the construction of Tses Glass Manufacturing Factories in Tses, Namibia. - October 31, 2013 - Hakahana Industries (Pty) Ltd
Darling Homes Announces the Start of Pre-Sales Fairway Ranch in Roanoke
Former Ranch of Hall of Fame Golfer Byron Nelson Offers Unique Charm - October 30, 2013 - Darling Homes
Taylor Morrison Phoenix Division Volunteers to Help Local Families Fleeing Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Almost 100 Taylor Morrison Employees Volunteer to Refurbish and Refresh Vital Housing Facility for Save the Family Foundation of Arizona - October 30, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Opens Landmark Collection in Master-Planned Community: The Bridges at Gilbert
Landmark Collection Will Feature Stunning Floor Plans Ranging from Approximately 1,779 to 3,659 Square Feet - October 30, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Houston Unveils Rousseau Model at Cypress Creek Lakes
Floor Plan Provides Home Buyers with Expansive Living Spaces and Several Customized Building Options to Fit Their Lifestyle - October 30, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Building Safety Expert Speaks on House Leveling
Unstable Foundations Can Result from Lack of Attention to According to Safety Expert. - October 30, 2013 - Julian Construction
Helical Piles a Potential Solution to Common Foundation Problems
Julian Construction Discusses a Proven Solution for Damaged Foundation. - October 29, 2013 - Julian Construction
Cheshire Building Contractors Announce "Unprecedented Demand for Home Refurbishment in 2013"
One of the most important factors of business acumen in today’s competitive building trade is a true understanding and appreciation of what services are in demand. Simon Hindley Building Contractors have shown incredible astuteness in identifying home refurbishment services as such a prevalent and requested service for 2013. - October 27, 2013 - Simon Hindley Building Contractors
New GREEN CREATIVE A19 and BR30 High CRI Lamps Meet the California Quality Specification with CRI 92 and 4-Step Macadam Ellipse
GREEN CREATIVE LLC, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, announces the launch of its brand new TITANIUM LED CRISP SERIES 3.0 A19 13W and BR30 13W High CRI lamps that meet the California Quality Specification set forth by the California Energy Commission. With the release of these new... - October 26, 2013 - GREEN CREATIVE
Metal-Era Releases New Edge Systems One Video
Metal-Era introduces a new video depicting the benefits of Edge Systems One over shop fabricated edge metal. - October 26, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Wins Awards in Parade of Homes of Raleigh-Wake and Durham Counties
Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Earns One Gold and Three Silver Honors in Annual Showcases of Building Excellence - October 26, 2013 - Ashton Woods
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing NH Contractor Offers Valuable Tips to Avoid Roofing Scams
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing NH contractor notes that unscrupulous roofing contractors routinely prey on vulnerable homeowners. - October 26, 2013 - Adam Vaillancourt, LLC Roofing & Construction
Value Vinyls Launches New Responsive Website Design
Value Vinyls, a provider of industrial and printable vinyl for hundreds of applications, proudly announces the launch of its new responsive website which showcases the diverse selection of products available to Value Vinyls customers. The responsive design allows for easy viewing and navigation on... - October 25, 2013 - Value Vinyls
Hoar Construction Completes New Class-a Office Tower in Houston's Westchase District
Hoar Construction, working for developer Granite Properties, reached substantial completion on a new Class-A office tower in the growing Houston Westchase District. The 300,000 s.f. building will be LEED Gold certified. - October 25, 2013 - Hoar Construction LLC
Royal Oaks Homes Wins Bronze Award at 48th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder Earns Recognition from Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. - October 25, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2013 Achievement Award from Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2013 Achievement Award for retail construction from the Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA). The TCA Achievement Awards program was established to honor projects that use site-cast Tilt-Up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology and provide unique solutions to building programs. Bob Moore Construction received the 2013 Achievement Award for the Harley-Davidson of North Texas dealership in Carrollton, Texas. - October 24, 2013 - Bob Moore Construction
ME Construction Embarks on £2.2M Refurbishment Project
ME Construction has begun a £2.2m refurbishment project for The Cadogan Estate, one of London’s most prestigious estate management companies. - October 24, 2013 - ME Construction Ltd
Nova Hotel Renovation & Construction Completes Renovations
Nova Hotel Renovation & Construction Completes Renovations of Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim-Main Gate Area, Radisson Hotel San Francisco Airport Bay Front and Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove. - October 23, 2013 - Nova Hotel Renovation & Construction
Spectrum Building Systems, Inc. Appoints New Project Coordinator
Anne Braselton has been hired by modular construction company as Project Coordinator. - October 23, 2013 - Spectrum Building Systems, Inc.
CSI Electrical Contractors Ranks #9 Amongst Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation
Solar Power World, the industry’s leading source for technology, development and installation news, ranks CSI Electrical Contractors as #9 on its Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation list. - October 22, 2013 - CSI Electrical Contractors
Top Education Organisations Opt for ME Construction
Having completed a major refurbishment project for The American School in London (ASL), the London-based specialist construction company, ME Construction, has recently finished a further two projects for organisations in the education sector. ME Construction carried out a £130,000 flooring... - October 22, 2013 - ME Construction Ltd
NAPO-Los Angeles Chapter Branding Information
NAPO National has become the authority within the Professional Organizing Industry. NAPO National have done a fabulous job marketing the organizing profession, growing the industry and facilitating business for the organizers through their automated referral network and their marketing... - October 21, 2013 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
South Street Seaport: Popular New York City Destination Gets a Facelift
The South Street Seaport suffered major damage during Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. The historic seaport, a popular tourist destination, received a major overhaul in spring 2013, completed just in time for the busy summer visitor season. The project made use of retrofitted shipping containers, saving considerable time and money in delivering the project. Bayer MaterialScience LLC supplied the spray polyurethane foam insulation for the 11 shipping containers used as part of the project. - October 21, 2013 - Covestro LLC
Bencardino Excavating Hired by A.T. Chadwick to Work on Temple University Expansion Project
Bencardino to begin work on research building at Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. - October 20, 2013 - Bencardino Excavating
The Collection at RiverPark Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification
Certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for the community. - October 20, 2013 - Shea Properties
New Day Underwriting Managers Named One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Philadelphia Region
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, was named the 77th fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial company within the Philadelphia Region during the Philadelphia 100® Awards Ceremony... - October 19, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Why Didn't They Think of This Sooner? New Ladder Handle Makes Carrying Your Ladder a Lot Easier.
There's a new device on the market from Handsaver Handles that helps you carry your fiberglass ladders. The all new Ladder Grabber from Handsaver Handles is a durable weatherproof handle that easily and safely attaches to any A frame fiberglass or fiberglass extension ladder up to 14 ft. This amazing new device makes carrying your ladder a breeze. - October 19, 2013 - Handsaver Handles
Metal-Era Renews Minority Business Certificates
Metal-Era renews 23 regional reciprocal certifications with the National Minority Supplier Development Council for 2013-2014. - October 19, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Metal-Era Introduces New Coping Product: One Coping
Metal-Era, Inc. announces the addition of One Coping to their Edge Systems One product line. - October 19, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.
New GREEN CREATIVE T8 TITANIUM LED Series Features Exceptional 110 LPW Efficacy and an Innovative Design
GREEN CREATIVE LLC, the Commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer announces the launch of its brand new T8 TITANIUM LED SERIES tubes. This T8 line features the T8 ULTRA 18W 4’ (DLC listed), T8 18W 4’, and the T8 9W 2’. “For years GREEN CREATIVE has been asked to develop... - October 19, 2013 - GREEN CREATIVE
Hurricane Protection Professionals to Meet in Pensacola
Frank Browning, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that a meeting will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel on November the 8th. - October 18, 2013 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Tucker Hill’s Pumpkinville in McKinney Perfect for Halloween Pumpkin Patch Fun This October
Hay Rides, Toddler’s Hay Maze, Costume Contests, Stilt Walker, Face Painting, Food and Chance to Win $500, create a Frenzy at Tucker Hill’s Pumpkinville Event, Oct. 17-31 - October 17, 2013 - Darling Homes
Darling Homes Keeps Growing in Houston, Four Communities Slated to Open Soon
Houston Home Builder Adds Cross Creek Ranch, Imperial, Harmony and Expansion of Long Meadow Farms - October 16, 2013 - Darling Homes