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SelfStorAll, is breaking ground on a new project - Premier Garage Condos - Northern Alberta's first garage condominium project. - February 18, 2013 - SelfStorAll
Tennessee Roofer Creates New Nashville Focused Consumer Website
Tennessee-based roofing company, Nashville Roofing Master has announced the creation of a consumer focused website. The new site provides helpful advice and news about roofing materials and techniques for homeowners in the Nashville area. - February 18, 2013 - Nashville Roofing Master
Louis A. Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Hired for Sysco Philadelphia Construction Project
Bencardino Excavating Partners with Turner Construction Company to Complete New Addition for National Food Distributor’s Philadelphia Headquarters - February 16, 2013 - Bencardino Excavating
PW Trenchless Introduce New Carbon Protocol on Website
Industry specialist for trenchless construction solutions, PW Trenchless has announced that the company is offering a new client tool directly on their website. The new carbon protocol is a part of the organization’s commitment to taking an environmental approach to their construction... - February 16, 2013 - P.W. Trenchless Construction Inc.
Gold Seal Certification Program to Phase Out Senior Practitioner Application Stream by 2014
Gold Seal Certification program, the leading Canadian certification program for construction management professionals, announced today that it will phase out applying for Gold Seal Certification as senior practitioner by 2014. - February 16, 2013 - Canadian Construction Association
Weidlinger-Engineered MIT Media Lab Awarded Boston Society of Architects’ Most Prestigious Honor
The MIT Media Lab extension, designed by Maki and Associates with Leers Weinzapfel Associates, received the Harleston Parker Medal, which acknowledges Boston’s “most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument or structure.” - February 14, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Basement Waterproofing Contractor in Newtown Works with SEO Marketers to Help More Homeowners
Newtown-area residents concerned about water drainage and foundation repair issues will soon find it easier to secure the services of a basement contractor online. - February 14, 2013 - Premier Waterproofing, LLC
Lauton & Foxton Capital Partners Announces Representation Agreement with Hush, Inc.
As an award winning firm, Hush, Inc., builds some of the finest homes and communities in the Greater Toronto Area. - February 14, 2013 - Foxton Capital Fund
Springfield Mobile Completes One-Day Installation at Rochdale School
Springfield Mobile, a leading UK manufacturer of portable buildings for use in the education, business and sports sectors, recently completed an installation of several new classroom modules at Cross Gates Primary School in Rochdale. A recent job for a school in Greater Manchester required that... - February 14, 2013 - Springfield Mobile Ltd
Customers Are Still Coming to Quick Roofing for a Roof Replacement in Winter
Despite usually being a slow period for contractors, Quick Roofing is busy fulfilling orders for roof replacement and repair in winter. Many of their roofers and customers actually prefer working in winter rather than summer. - February 09, 2013 - Quick Roofing
Huntington Beach Roofing Contractor Shulman Roofing, Inc. Launches Website as a California Roofing Resource on the Internet
Shulman Roofing specializes in re-roofs and repairs for many different projects including single-family homes, condominiums, and apartments, commercial and industrial properties. This Huntington Beach Roofing Contractor service offers quality workmanship in Roof Replacement, Roof Installation, Roof Repairs, Roof Maintenance, Roof Inspections, and Roof Systems. - February 09, 2013 - Shulman Roofing Inc
Inspiring Renovation Brings New Life to Historic Denver Building
Streamline Painting has taken a part in renovating a part of Denver’s history converting the Soergel building built in the late 1800’s, into the new Inspire Apartment residences located on Detroit and Colfax. It has been told that this building, once a hotel, hosted the famous Buffalo... - February 09, 2013 - Streamline Painting Inc.
Carnival Cruise Terminals Reflect a Polished Image
Over 3.6 million passengers traversed Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL last year bound for adventure on one of forty-two cruise ships, including Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Lines. When four of the port terminals underwent a major restoration project, the facility managers... - February 09, 2013 - Perfect Polish - Polished Concrete Specialists
Taylor Morrison Unveils New Homes in Houston with the Addition of Luxurious Grande Series at Mar Bella
Be one of the first to view Taylor Morrison’s new Grande Series collection on homes when the Texas homebuilder unveils new homes in Houston in the coastal community of Mar Bella in League City on Feb. 16. With scenic lakes, a nature preserve, coastal terrain and a Mediterranean-inspired... - February 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Debuts New Homes in Houston with Eagle Springs
Houston homebuyers looking for the perfect place to call home will find it when Taylor Morrison unveils new homes in Houston at Eagle Springs on Feb. 9. Offering the small-town friendliness of historic Humble along with the nearby vibrancy of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, Eagle Springs... - February 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Renova Renovation Attends 2013 International Roofing Expo in San Antonio, Texas
Renova Renovation announced today that the company will attend the National Roofing Contractors Association NRCA Annual Convention and the Hanley Wood International Roofing Expo held Feb. 3-7 in San Antonio, Texas. - February 07, 2013 - Renova Flooring
Harry Stendhal Presents: Fluxhouse™/Fluxcity™ Prefabricated/Modular Building System
George Maciunas Foundation is pleased to present “Fluxhouse™/Flucity™: Prefabricated Modular Building System” that can resist natural disaster, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. - February 07, 2013 - George Maciunas Foundation Inc.
Globe Pipe Hanger Products Adds Stainless Steel Line to Their Pipe Support Products
Stainless Steel Pipe Supports, Clamps and Hangers Now Available for Structural Needs in Corrosive Environments from Globe, SilverHawk and MaxMechanical - February 07, 2013 - Globe Pipe Hanger Products, Inc.
New Jersey Roofer Warns Consumers to Beware of Fly-by-Night Contractors
Joseph David Roofing is a well-established roofing company and can undertake any job, large or small. As your New Jersey roofing contractor, they have over 54 years of quality roofing experience with proven customer satisfaction. At Joseph David Roofing, our roofing services will help you retain the value, safety and appearance of your New Jersey home. Their gutters will keep rainwater from damaging your foundation. - February 07, 2013 - Joseph David Roofing
Best Real Estate Markets in 2013 Announced
The best real estate markets in 2013 have been released by MoneyJournal.com, which provides insight on stocks, bonds, real estate and all sorts of other investments. - February 06, 2013 - Money Journal
Optima ECM Consulting Expands Operations to Latin America
Optima ECM Consulting kicks off 2013 by expanding operations to Latin America. Just days before attending and presenting at the SAP Forum “Accelerating Innovation in Mexico” February 6-7, 2013, Optima will open its doors in Monterrey, Mexico. Optima Founding Partner and Chief Architect... - February 06, 2013 - Optima ECM Consulting
Weidlinger Associates Entry in 2012 New York Canstruction® Charity Event Sponsored by Goya Foods
“Room for One More,” Weidlinger’s table and chairs exhibit, was constructed entirely of Goya cans; all cans from the exhibition will be donated to City Harvest for distribution to local food banks. - February 06, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Log Imports to China from New Zealand and the US Were Up 26 Percent in the Second Half of 2012 from the 1H/12, and Chinese Log Prices Reached New Record Highs
Log imports to China were off to a slow start in 2012 but in the second half of the year, shipments picked up with New Zealand and the US gaining the biggest market shares, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Chinese domestic log market also heated up, with log prices reaching record high levels. - February 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Were Up Over 70% in the 3Q/12 Year-Over-Year
Rapid expansion of wood pellet production in both the US South and British Columbia has dramatically increased pellet exports from North America to Europe the past year, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/12, total shipments were up 70 percent year-over-year to 860,000 tons. The growth is expected to continue with numerous plans for adding capacity, particularly in the US South. - February 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
New England Home Improvement Launch Remodeling Website for Massachusetts Residents
New England Home Improvement is a full service Worcester remodeling contractor specializing in home additions as well as design and build services. They are a professional Worcester remodeling contractor located in Shrewsbury, MA. Their New England Home Improvement services offer Design / Build, Home Renovations, Room Additions, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Exteriors, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Doors, and Porches and Decks. - February 06, 2013 - New England Home Improvement
IW5's Business Manager to Receive Top Labor Award
Kendall Martin, Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Iron Workers Local #5 will receive the 2013 "J.C. Turner Award" from the Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO. - February 06, 2013 - Iron Workers Local #5
Echo Ridge Home Designer in Alberta is Accepting Floor Plans for Working Prints and Plans
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that the firm is now accepting floor plans from customers that require working prints and plans to turn their vision of their future home into a reality. This is ideal for clients that have a unique idea for a floor plan but would like the experience of a... - February 06, 2013 - Echo Ridge
The Douglas Company Welcomes John Nobles as Director of People Development
In the new year, general contractor places emphasis on human capital. - February 06, 2013 - The Douglas Company
RhinoRock Installs Light Weight Concrete Fence for Home Builder DR Horton in Tacoma Washington
Rhinorock concrete fencing makes inroads in the the Northwest fencing market. DR Horton, America’s largest homebuilder, recently installed a RhinoRock concrete fence at their La Terra subdivision in Tacoma, Washington. RhinoRock, a Utah based company, manufacturers a light weight concrete... - February 02, 2013 - RhinoRock
Precision Walls, Inc. Welcomes Steve Riggins & David Walker to the Team
Steve Riggins rejoins the Precision Walls' Greensboro team as Account Executive and David Walker joins the Greenville project management team. - February 02, 2013 - Precision Walls, Inc
Mutual Screw & Supply Tells Customers: the Shipping is Free on US Shipping on Orders Over $1,500 Through February
February is a great month to stock up at Mutual Screw & Supply, as the company offers free ground shipping on orders of $1,500 or more. Every product in Mutual's vast warehouse of 75,000 types of fasteners, drill bits, reamers and more is included in the promotion. "We are always looking... - February 01, 2013 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
Weidlinger Principal Co-Chairs Facades Conference
Weidlinger Principal Dr. Mohammed Ettouney represents the engineering firm's leadership in the burgeoning field of dynamic facade design, a major contributor to high-performance buildings. - February 01, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $70,000 to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) recently raised more than $70,000 in 2012 for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual convention for the past 12 years, and is approaching the half million dollar... - February 01, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
GreatWay Roofing Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award
GreatWay Roofing, a Ventura County, California roofing contractor, has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, awarded annually to about 5 percent of the companies rated on Angie’s List. The award reflects the company’s consistently high level of customer service. - February 01, 2013 - GreatWay Roofing
Onslow Memorial Hospital Selects Balfour Beatty Construction as the General Contractor for New Wound Care Center
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected as the general contractor for Onslow Memorial Hospital’s new Wound Care Center, which will offer advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy for patients whose wounds are resistant to traditional forms of treatment. Onslow Memorial Hospital is an acute... - February 01, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Triangle Grading and Paving to Construct Aviation Apron at Lynchburg Regional Airport in Virginia
Burlington, N.C. Construction Company Awarded Contract to Enhance Regional Airport - February 01, 2013 - Triangle Grading and Paving
Perfect Polish Concrete Launched Polished Concrete Blog
Perfect Polish, one of the largest specialty polished concrete contractors, launches a blog dedicated to discussing trends and relevant topics on the use of polished concrete in government buildings, schools, and other commercial institutions. - January 30, 2013 - Perfect Polish - Polished Concrete Specialists
New Saudi Arabia Cement Industry Study: "Golden Era" Seen Through 2017
Saudi Arabian cement demand is expected to increase 9.4 percent per year to over 80 million tons by 2017 as massive infrastructure projects create surging demand. Virtually all regions of the country will post gains, with large new cement production capacities coming online in the next few years. - January 27, 2013 - CW Group
Todd Usher Named Master Certified Green Professional of the Year
Todd Usher, a home builder in Greenville, SC, has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as Master Certified Green Professional of the Year. Usher was honored for his experience, expertise and advocacy of sustainable design/construction. - January 27, 2013 - Addison Homes
Rabine Group Partners with Primekss
Rabine Group and Primekss partner to introduce an innovative industrial concrete flooring system to the United States. - January 27, 2013 - Rabine Group
Portable 20 Ton Air Handlers Provide Temporary Heat
20 ton air handlers, can utilize a buildings existing steam or hot water infrastructure, avoiding all of the pitfalls of temporary electric, oil, or gas fired heaters. - January 26, 2013 - On Site Energy
comCables Continues to Grow Sales Team
David Meyers and Mike Wright join the growing comCables Team - January 25, 2013 - comCables
F.E. Moran Fire Protection Provides Free Fire Protection Inspections to Chicago Area Malls
F.E Moran Fire Protection provides free fire sprinkler and detection inspections for malls, retail stores, and shopping centers in Illinois. - January 25, 2013 - The Moran Group
Government Contract Opportunities on the Rise for Small Business
Business Thru Government Forsees Big Year in Government Work - January 24, 2013 - Business Thru Government, Inc
Richmond Roofing Contractor Launches New Website for Richmond Homeowners
Coastal Contracting, Inc provides Central Virginia's premier roofing, window, siding, and general contractor services. They are a family owned and operated Richmond roofing contractor and general contractor. Their Richmond Roofing Contractor services include Residential Roofing, Commercial Roofing, Windows, Siding, Railings, Additions & Renovations, Decks, Gutters, and Handyman Services. - January 24, 2013 - Coastal Contracting, Inc.
Mutual Screw Introduces Bridge Reamers to Its Extensive Selection of Fasteners
As Mutual Screw & Supply continues to expand its product selection, bridge reamers are the newest additions to the website and warehouse. Reamers are part of the bolt-installation process, particularly in the highly specific and technical worlds of bridge construction and ship building. The... - January 23, 2013 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
OilSpillClaims.org Needed as BP Claims Continue to Be Filed
Farr Law Firm saw the need for a comprehensive website to answer frequent questions and describe the claims process as more claims continue to be filed. The new website is OilSpillClaims.org. - January 23, 2013 - Farr Law Firm
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Announces Bret L. Cogdill as Special Counsel
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce Bret L. Cogdill as Special Counsel (effective from January 1, 2013). Bret is a 2001 graduate of the University of Denver, College of Law and was awarded an internship with the State Department, serving at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo,... - January 23, 2013 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction Honored with Liberty Mutual’s Top Safety Award
Liberty Mutual Insurance recently honored Balfour Beatty Construction with a Gold Safety Award for an outstanding safety record achieved on the military base of Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield. A Gold Award is the insurance carrier’s most coveted safety benchmark and is awarded to less than... - January 23, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction
McKim & Creed, Inc. Launches Renewable Energy Design/Build/Maintain Firm
McKim & Creed, Inc., in partnership with AXvantage, Inc., announced today that it has launched McKim & Creed Green, a firm focused on the design, construction and maintenance of renewable energy generation systems and microgrids. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, McKim & Creed Green... - January 23, 2013 - McKim & Creed, Inc.