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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

Drill Bits and More Free Shipping at Mutual Screw & Supply Through April; New Introductions Result in Warehouse Topping 100,000 Products

Mutual Screw & Supply is offering free shipping on purchases of Drill America products through the month of April. Just last month, Mutual announced its strategic partnership with the drill-bit manufacturer, as part of Mutual’s quest to continually update its product line to better serve... - April 06, 2013 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc

Skilled Jobs Direct Launches Website - Matching Skilled Craft Workers to Jobs

Skilled Jobs Direct launches a website (http://www.SkilledJobsDirect.com) dedicated to “Advanced Job Matching for Skilled Craft Workers” and "Advanced Job Seeker Matching for Recruiters" by exactly pairing the trade, skills, experience and other factors that Recruiters require with those that Skilled Craft Workers possess. - April 06, 2013 - Skilled Jobs Direct LLC

E.B. Tool Supports Green Construction and Sustainable Building with New Blog Series and Kwick Gripper Nail Removal Tool

The Kwick Gripper nail removal tool, made by the E.B. Tool Company, helps builders and woodworkers save time and money while reducing environmental impact by salvaging old wood. - April 06, 2013 - EB Tool Company

L.A. Management Company Produces Viral Video to Highlight Corporate Company’s Sense of Humor on April 1

Video production company creates April Fools video for SAKRETE® that generates tremendous traffic to website. - April 06, 2013 - LA Management Company

Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Names Joel Geniesse as Vice President of Operations

Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Welcomes New Leadership. - April 06, 2013 - Ashton Woods

Rabine Utility Paving Begins Expanding on Vacuum Excavation Initiative

Rabine Utility Paving is expanding its Vacuum Excavation Services. - April 06, 2013 - Rabine Group

Tamara Graham, PE Joins Oldcastle Precast Engineering Services Team

Tamara Graham, PE has joined the Engineering Services Team, previously holding the position of Director of Business Development with over 18 years of management. - April 05, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc

Home Design Plan in Alberta Specialists, Echo Ridge Homes, Allows Clients to Follow Projects Online

Home design plans in Alberta experts Echo Ridge Homes are offering a new feature for their clients. Future homeowners now have the option to follow their project online, from picking their home design plans in Alberta, to completion of their custom home. Many tasks can be completed online from... - April 05, 2013 - Echo Ridge

Commercial Building Products Pioneer Richard Zegelbone Receives Prestigious RCMA Martin A. Davis Industry Leadership Award

Highest Honor Bestowed as Recognition of Continued Member Commitment - April 04, 2013 - Tropical Roofing Products

Pavement Solutions Becomes a Provider of UltiMat®

Pavement Solutions, a Rabine Group company, is a licensee of an innovative alternative to asphalt mill and overlay called UltiMat®. - April 04, 2013 - Rabine Group

Boston Cedar Announces the 2013 AZEK Railing Roadshow

With the building materials industry in a constant state of change and improvement, consistent and accurate education is critical for the proper promotion and installation of the products that go into today's building projects. For that reason, AZEK Building Products and Boston Cedar have teamed-up... - April 04, 2013 - Boston Cedar

Paolo dela Torre 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 announced that Paolo dela Torre has joined the company as an account executive in the General Industry Practice. He will service the environmental and... - April 03, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

ADA-Compliant Cable Ramps Protect Pedestrians and Power Cables

On Site Energy announces ADA-compliant cable ramps to protect temporary power cables from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Designed to help organizations stay in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, the 5-channel ramps are ideal for use in public, commercial, industrial, construction and utility applications, as well as in amusement parks, sporting events and entertainment venues. - April 03, 2013 - On Site Energy

Sawlog Prices in North and Central Europe Have Trended Downward the Past Two Years, While Prices in Eastern Europe Have Increased Slightly

Sawlog prices in Europe were generally lower in 2012 than in 2011 because of lower log demand from the sawmilling sector, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Many sawmills on the continent have been forced to reduce production as a result of the weak lumber market. Log prices fell the most in the Nordic countries, while prices in Eastern Europe were steady or even slightly higher toward the end of 2012. - April 02, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC

HazTek Inc. Grows Safety Consulting Services in Southeast

Leading occupational health and safety management firm, HazTek Inc. expands footprint in Southeast region, opening new office in Charlotte, NC. - April 01, 2013 - HazTek Inc.

Long Island Pool Company, Poolfection Recently Launches New Website

Long Island Swimming Pool Company, Poolfection recently launches new website. - March 31, 2013 - Poolfection

Installation of a Retaining Wall May Prevent Foundation Damage

Julian Construction Inc Advises Homeowners to Get Educated on the Use of Retaining Walls - March 31, 2013 - Julian Construction

Julian Construction Speaks Out on Danger of Foundation Settlement

Construction Company Highlights Indicators for and Remedies of Foundation Settlement - March 31, 2013 - Julian Construction

M SPACE Wins Four Awards at MBI’s 2013 World of Modular Convention

The Modular Building Institute (MBI) honored M SPACE, a nationwide modular general contractor, with four Awards of Distinction at its annual World of Modular Convention in Scottsdale, AZ on March 19. The MBI Awards of Distinction contest is the commercial modular industry’s premier awards... - March 31, 2013 - M SPACE

GK Johnson Construction Co Expands to Charleston, SC

GK Johnson Co LLC, a leader in construction located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina officially announced its expansion into the Charleston and Mount Pleasant area. Their new office in Charleston is conveniently located at 1045 Wappoo Road, Unit A, Charleston, SC 29407. This construction company has... - March 31, 2013 - GK Johnson Co

Eos Group Announces the Public Release of Eos Navigator

Today Eos Group, Inc. announces the much-anticipated first public release of Eos Navigator to the AEC/O industry. Eos Navigator is an enterprise preconstruction workflow management solution. Projects lay the foundation for managing the preconstruction process within Navigator, encompassing... - March 30, 2013 - Eos Group

LincTrack GPS Solutions Introduces New Mobile Website

LincTrack GPS Solutions is pleased to announce they now have a new mobile website making it easier than ever to access information on their business via smartphone or tablet. Their mobile site was created by SirkDot Innovations, a Lincoln, Neb. based company specializing in website and app... - March 30, 2013 - LincTrack GPS Solutions

Carpet Protection Film for Builders

CarpetWrap carpet protection film installed on construction sites worldwide. Designed to protect carpets during the construction process, CarpetWrap carpet protection has proven to save time and money for the construction industry. - March 29, 2013 - Surface Protection International

Long Island Central Vacuum Systems, DuraVac Central Vacuums is Chosen by DRI Relays to Install the Central Vacuum System in the Clean Rooms in Hauppauge.

DuraVac Central Vacuums is chosen by DRI Relays to install the central vacuum system in the clean rooms for their new location in Hauppauge, Long Island- New York. - March 29, 2013 - Duravac

Free 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course in Virginia Beach

A free OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Safety course takes place September 11 and 12 in the Virginia Beach office. With this seminar, you will get the tools and training needed to work safely, productively, and profitably. There is no cost to attend and you can register up to 3 employees per business at the web site www.friedman-insurance.com - March 29, 2013 - Friedman Associates Insurance

New Group Will Keep Staffordshire at the Forefront of Construction Advances

Staffordshire materials technology company Ceram is expanding its construction services by setting up a Technology Development Group (TDG). - March 29, 2013 - Lucideon

Louis A. Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating to Begin Work for AMTRAK Electrical Upgrades

Bencardino Excavating Hired by Vanalt Electric for Improvements to Hamilton Sub-station. - March 28, 2013 - Bencardino Excavating

Safeguard Self Storage Completes the Purchase of Land for a New Facility on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn, New York

Safeguard Self Storage will continue to expand its presence in the New York metropolitan self storage market with the purchase of land on Albany Avenue for its newest location in Brooklyn, New York. - March 27, 2013 - Safeguard Self Storage

Composites Speed Up the Building Process

The use of composite building products is spreading as consumers become more familiar with them. Ybscomposites have been serving the British public and building industry for over 30 years. They make composite building materials such as porches, dormer windows, chimneys and other items. The... - March 27, 2013 - YBS Composites

Metal-Era Releases on Demand Webinars

Metal-Era's pre-recorded webinar sessions offer instant access to their online education programs. - March 24, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Gary Rabine Receives UIC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Gary Rabine, CEO of the Rabine Group, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. - March 24, 2013 - Rabine Group

Lake Custom Wood Products May Help Improve Morale All Around

A new “custom” look may help improve morale all around - March 24, 2013 - Lake Shore Custom Wood Products

Lumber Markets Improved Sharply in the US During 2012 and Early 2013; Prices Have Increased Over 60 Percent Since Late 2011

The lumber market in the US really took off in late 2012 and early 2013. Lumber prices in February were more than 60 percent higher than in late 2011. Increased lumber production has put upward pressure on sawlog prices and in the US Northwest, Douglas-fir sawlog prices reached a five-year high in the 4Q/12, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - March 23, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC