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Heavy Equipment Wholesale Launches New Website
Heavy Equipment Wholesale of Nashville, Tennessee has announced the launch of their new website for construction companies, contractors, government agencies and builders to quickly find and purchase used heavy equipment at wholesale prices. Designed around the world's largest search engines and... - May 04, 2013 - Heavy Equipment Wholesale
Jay Pereira Earns NARI CLC Certification
Morrison Remodeling & Repairs LLC team member brings new value to every job. - May 03, 2013 - Morrison Remodeling
Royal Oaks Homes President Rich Van Tassel Named Exceptional Volunteer by Philanthropy Journal
Local Homebuilder Honored for His Contributions to Operation: Coming Home and Support of Military Veterans. - May 03, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Team Building Made Easy is Offering Corporate Team Building Activities for Your Next Conference
Team Building Made Easy is the first true retailer of corporate team building activities in Australia. - May 03, 2013 - Team Building Made Easy
i-lighting™ Named Governor’s Cup Grant Award Winner in Inaugural InvestMaryland Challenge
$100,000 Award Provided to Designer & Manufacturer of Easy-to-Install, Cost-effective & Energy-smart Easy Plug™ Stair & Outdoor Lighting Solutions. - May 02, 2013 - iLighting
Perfect Polish Announces TopShine Polished Concrete
New process can save customers up to 30% over traditional concrete polishing methods. - May 02, 2013 - Perfect Polish - Polished Concrete Specialists
CCA Concerned Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Will Harm the Construction Sector
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is very concerned that the changes to the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) and Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) programs announced yesterday will reduce the sector's ability and capacity to meet the increased demand for construction services across Canada. - May 02, 2013 - Canadian Construction Association
Southern California Home Buyers Can Count on More Taylor Morrison Communities This Summer
The southern California home builder is preparing for a June grand opening for its latest community, Quinterra at Portola Springs in Irvine. The luxury and convenience of Quinterra is evident in the spacious floor plans, which will feature up to five bedrooms and 3.5 baths while offering the backdrop of one of the most prestigious sections of Irvine Ranch. - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Houston Hires New Vice President of Construction
Taylor Morrison's Houston division announced today that Tom Fichter has joined the Houston home builders as the vice president of construction. Fichter will oversee all aspects of construction operations for Taylor Morrison, which is currently building in 28 communities in the Houston... - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Grande Collection from Taylor Morrison Debuts at Mar Bella in League City
Taylor Morrison Houston has debuted its new Grande collection of homes at Mar Bella in League City. The Grande collection of homes from Taylor Morrison features floor plans from 3,288 to 5,084 square feet on 70-foot home sites starting from the $290,000s. The Brantley model at Mar Bella showcases... - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Real Estate Veteran Joins Darling Homes as Houston Division President
Longtime real estate professional Amy Haywood-Rino has been named as the Houston division president for Darling Homes, the company announced today. Haywood-Rino joins the Darling team from Taylor Morrison’s Houston division, where she spent 8 years as vice president of sales and marketing... - May 01, 2013 - Darling Homes
Metal-Era Named Top 10 Business of the Year
Metal-Era was named a 2013 Top 10 Business of the Year by Waukesha County Business Alliance and BizTimes Media. - May 01, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes Wins Silver Award at 2013 Johnston County Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder’s Model Recognized by Johnston County Building Industry Association in Annual Competition. - May 01, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
QualityFirst Commercial Completes "Kettner Exchange" Lease for New San Diego Restaurant
Little Italy's “Kettner Exchange” will be San Diego's newest food, drink, and social destination. Recent lease completed by San Diego's Steven Martini and Barrett Geenen of QualityFirst Commercial. - April 30, 2013 - QualityFirst Commercial Corp
Dramatic Design of Chateau-Themed Luxury Home Grabs Attention
Interior designers, homebuilders, and residents in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, have become intrigued by the spectacular new 15,950 square foot luxury mansion nearing completion in Edgewood, Kentucky. The lavish home, which has been nicknamed the "Kentucky Mansion" by the local community, will be complete in time for the Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes during the first three weekends of May (presented by the Homebuilders Association of Northern Kentucky). - April 30, 2013 - Dwellings - Cincinnati Interior Design
3 Day Blinds Takes on Extreme Project in Season Opener of A&E's Long Running Hit Series
A&E’s long running hit series Sell This House: Extreme is back and 3 Day Blinds is proud to be chosen for the season opener. The producers of Sell This House: Extreme approached 3 Day Blinds last season to help with the show’s final episode. 3 Day Blinds was excited to have an... - April 30, 2013 - 3 Day Blinds Inc
Company Says Foundation Replacement Not a DIY Project
Construction Company Advises Homeowners on Foundation Replacement - April 28, 2013 - Julian Construction
Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Receives Four 2013 MAME Awards
Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Receives Prestigious Awards for Product Design, Outdoor Living Space and Model Merchandising - April 28, 2013 - Ashton Woods
Allan Brothers Takes to the Pitch for Comic Relief
A team from timber window and door manufacturer, Allan Brothers helped raise more than £1,200 for Comic Relief when they took part in a charity football tournament last week. The Allan Brothers squad fought off tough competition from other Berwick companies to reach the final, but narrowly... - April 28, 2013 - Allan Brothers
SMART-BIT® Deck Screw Depth Setter from Starborn Industries Delivers Perfectly Set Screws Every Time
New Adjustable Tool is Designed Specifically to Ensure Ideal Fastening Depths in All Types of Decking, Drywall & General Building Applications. - April 27, 2013 - Starborn Industries
Transformer Rentals Now Offered by On Site Energy
Transformer failures happen in the most random of circumstances, leaving buildings without power, with no way to make a quick fix. Office buildings, factory floors, computer rooms, and catering halls are but a few of the kinds of buildings that need power restored immediately. On Site Energy is your best choice for these emergencies. - April 27, 2013 - On Site Energy
Precision Building Construction, LLC Completes New High-Efficiency USP 797 Compliant Cleanroom for Olympia Pharmacy in Orlando, FL
Precision Building Construction, LLC, today announced that it has successfully completed the construction of a new high-efficiency aseptic cleanroom production facility for Olympia Pharmacy in Orlando, FL. To manage the rapid growth in the pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing market, Olympia... - April 26, 2013 - Precision Building Construction, LLC
Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Celebrates Record Month of Sales in the Triangle
Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Marks Best Growth Period in Central North Carolina Since 2010 Market Entrance - April 26, 2013 - Ashton Woods
Waikiki Residents File Appeal Against Department of Planning and Permitting Decision for Ritz Carlton Tower, PACREP LLC
Waikiki Residents Together with the Waikiki Area Residents Association Assert that the Decision Allegedly Fails to Meet Waikiki Special District Guidelines. - April 25, 2013 - 2121kuhiotower.com
Exportation of Wood Pellets from North America to Europe Reached a New Record of 3.2 Million Tons in 2012, with US Exporters More Than Doubling Their Shipments
Demand for wood pellets in Europe has gone up dramatically the past few years as power companies on the continent have switched from using fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives. Importation of pellets from North America increased over 60 percent from 2011 to 2012 with the US export volumes more than doubling, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Modernization Services for Commercial Elevators Makes Old Seem New Again
High tenant satisfaction and increasing property value are two leading business objectives of any commercial building owner. One of the ways these objectives can be met is with elevator modernization services offered by Denver’s top repair and maintenance specialists for commercial... - April 24, 2013 - Applied Elevator Service and Sales
Royal Oaks Homes Wins Seven MAME Awards Including Building Company of the Year
Local Homebuilder’s Models Recognized for Achievements in Product Design, Model Merchandising and Community of the Year - April 24, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Platinum Roofing Receives Special Recognition from Leading Roofing Manufacturer
Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy receives special recognition from Carlisle SynTec Systems for being in the top percentage of roofing contractors nationwide. - April 23, 2013 - Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy
F.E. Moran Launches New Website Featuring F.E. Moran, F.E. Moran Mechanical Services, and F.E. Moran Plumbing
F.E. Moran launched a new website for F.E. Moran, F.E. Moran Mechanical Services, and F.E. Moran Plumbing. The new site features educational resources including article, case studies, and industry news in their blog. - April 20, 2013 - The Moran Group
Chairman of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US to Retire at End of 2013
After 16 years of company service, Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US, will retire at the end of 2013. The announcement was made this week at the company’s annual officers meeting. “I’ve partnered with senior business leaders for more... - April 19, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Terramor Homes Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Local Firm Chosen to Lead Public Relations Campaign for Triangle-Based Premier Home Builder. - April 19, 2013 - MMI
Cork Flooring for DIY Bathroom Makeover
Globus Cork partnered with the DIY Network Television show “I Hate My Bath” for an extensive bathroom makeover using Globus Cork floor and wall tiles from CorkFloor.com. - April 18, 2013 - Globuscork
Daminion Server 1.0 RC1 – Inexpensive DAM solution
Daminion Software, a company specializing in digital asset management (DAM) solutions since 1999, unveils Daminion Server 1.0 Release Candidate– low-cost DAM solution for small teams. - April 18, 2013 - Daminion Software
The Douglas Company Achieves "Excellent" Contractor Rating
The Douglas Company, a general contractor with offices in Holland, Ohio and Orlando, Florida, has been dubbed ‘Excellent” by Contractor Score. This ranking places the company in category of contractors considered financially stable with low risk of default. Contractors scoring in this... - April 18, 2013 - The Douglas Company
NewProductHelp.com Creates Exciting Online Presentation for Sand Glove Invention
Mark W., Maryland resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to devise an informative online presentation for his Sand Glove invention. An innovative new product sure to appeal to those in the construction and home improvement trades, the Sand Glove... - April 18, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
Bencardino Hired by A.T. Chadwick for Project at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Bencardino Excavating and A.T. Chadwick Work Together at Construction Site in Center City Campus - April 18, 2013 - Bencardino Excavating
Jaime Partners Expands Services to Industrial Sector with 10,000-Square-Foot Warehouse Facility
The project management will manage the construction and implementation of the new Suja Juice manufacturing facility in San Diego. - April 17, 2013 - Jaime Partners
Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Names Cameron Smith as New Internet Sales Concierge
Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Welcomes New Hire - April 17, 2013 - Ashton Woods
Brooklyn Residents Poisoned by Toxic Mold Growth from Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters?
Brooklyn Residents Have Recently Been Reported to be Suffering from Allergies, Asthma, and Possibly Emphysema Caused by Toxic Mold Growth from Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters According to a Brooklyn Mold Inspection and Mold Removal Company in NYC. - April 16, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
PropertyShark.com Launches Mobile Friendly Property Reports
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate research site, today officially announced the launch of mobile friendly property reports. Property reports will easily adapt to any mobile device allowing people to see all the property details in a user friendly format. “One of the most requested... - April 16, 2013 - PropertyShark.com
Metal-Era Receives Minority Business Award of Excellence
Metal-Era has been awarded the 2013 Award of Excellence by the Wisconsin Iowa Central Illinois Minority Supplier Development Council. - April 14, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.
High-End Deck Building Demands the Strength of Face Fastening for Reliable, Long-Term Results
Alain Bagagem began learning his craft as an eight-year-old working with his father to build and renovate homes throughout New Jersey. More than 20 years later, Alain Bagagem Contracting, Inc. of Wall Township, NJ is responsible for building everything from 3,500 sq. ft. luxury estates to high-end... - April 13, 2013 - Starborn Industries
Globus Cork Floor Installed at New York University
Globus Cork Inc is pleased to announce an entrance lobby floor installation at NYU. - April 13, 2013 - Globuscork
New Kenya Cement Industry Study: Full Steam Ahead by 2017
Kenyan cement companies hit the brakes in 2012 when the industry reached the lowest growth rate in the last ten years. However, going forward the fortunes are expected to turn as cement demand is projected to expand 10 percent per year on average and exceed 6.3 million tons annually by 2017. - April 13, 2013 - CW Group
American West Homes Celebrates Two Grand Openings
American West Homes is celebrating two grand openings in Highlands Ranch located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two new communities range from 1,798 to 3,990 square feet with up to 5 bedrooms. - April 11, 2013 - American West Homes
Allan Brothers Raises the Profile of Timber Windows and Doors at Major UK Homebuilders’ Show
Timber window and door manufacturer, Allan Brothers has launched its latest campaign to promote wooden products at the National Home Building & Renovating Show. - April 11, 2013 - Allan Brothers
Construction Sector Growth in TX; New People and Projects at Hoar Construction
Hoar Construction announces senior staff promotions and new staff. The bigger message is about the growth in Houston's construction industry, and across the state. The release contains statistics that support AIA's most recent Architectural Billings Index, as well as recent construction spending forecasts from Reed Construction Data and ENR office construction and healthcare sectors spending. - April 10, 2013 - Hoar Construction LLC
The Douglas Company Begins Renovations on Century-Old Building
Longstanding hotel to become affordable apartments for seniors. - April 10, 2013 - The Douglas Company
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Fall Protection Tie-Off Adapter
An easy to use fall protection dual-ring cable anchorage device. - April 09, 2013 - Capital Safety Australia
Buro Happold Instrumental to “Double L.E.E.D.” Platinum Certification for Newest Building at the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Multi-disciplinary engineering firm used integrated engineering services – including sustainability engineering, computational analysis and energy modeling – to achieve energy efficiency. The building meets market demands of its environmentally-responsible client and tenant. - April 07, 2013 - Buro Happold