Construction & Building News
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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
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.
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
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
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
Senior V.P. of Global Engineering at the Rabine Group Renews LEED Certification
Ryan Laughlin, Senior V.P. of Global Engineering at the Rabine Group, renews his LEED Certification through continuing education. - March 23, 2013 - Rabine Group
Grand Palms Assisted Living Welcomes Residents
The Douglas Company Orlando's recently completed project makes great home for seniors. - March 23, 2013 - The Douglas Company
Ram Board Floor Protection for Builders
A heavy duty reusable floor protection product designed to protect the floor during the building process is on the market. - March 22, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Martin of Iron Workers Local #5 Receives DC AFL-CIO's Outstanding Trade Unionist Award
At the 2013 "Evening with Labor," Kendall Martin, Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Iron Workers Local #5 was named Outstanding Trade Unionist by the DC AFL-CIO. - March 21, 2013 - Iron Workers Local #5
Titus Contracting LLC Hires New Construction Manager
Martin Wood brings over 15 years of construction experience to Titus Contracting. - March 20, 2013 - Titus Contracting
Tub Protector for Builders
Tub Protection designed to protect bathtubs from damage during construction is helping builders save time and money. - March 20, 2013 - Surface Protection International
3M Safety & Security Window Film Helps Protect Facilities from Would-Be Intruders
The installation of 3M Safety & Security Window Film could make a difference when it comes to protection of the ones you love. ATD Solar & Security can help. - March 20, 2013 - ATD Solar & Security Inc
Size Does Matter, and It’s 24 Inches
PolycreteUSA President Bruce Anderson introduced the largest pre-assembled insulated concrete form (ICF) available in the US or International markets. Extended width ICFs are particularly useful for insulated foundations. The Polycrete ICF for building concrete walls up to 24 inches thick will revolutionize commercial construction by saving time, effort and money. - March 19, 2013 - PolycreteUSA
Luxury Estate Realtor Levay Smith Announces New Full Service Brokerage in Palm Beach-Luxury Elite Properties
Luxury Estate Broker Levay Smith describes his company as a "one stop luxury real estate company specializing in luxury home sales around Palm Beach and its neighboring Inter coastal Waterways." - March 17, 2013 - Luxury Elite Properties
Terramor Homes Accepting Donations to Benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center
Fundraising, Donation of Materials Will Benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center 2014 Miracle Home. - March 17, 2013 - Terramor Homes
Bhangals Comments as Construction Industry Growth Exceeds Expectations
Bhangals Construction Consultants, a leading firm offering a range of services in both the residential and commercial sectors of the construction industry, has commented on the announcement that growth in the construction industry has exceeded expectations. The Office for National Statistics (ONS)... - March 17, 2013 - Bhangals Construction Consultants
Exportation of Logs and Lumber from North America to China Fell by 17% in 2012, But a Turn-Around in Shipments is Expected in 2013
The demand for wood products in China fell in 2012, and as a consequence, exportation of logs and lumber from North America was down 17 percent from the previous year to 2.1 billion dollars, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite this decline, timberland owners in the US and lumber companies in Canada have greatly benefited from China’s increased wood consumption the past five years. - March 16, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Tennessee Roofing Contractor Launches New Website for Knoxville Homeowners
Bluebird Construction today announced the launch of www.bluebirdconstruction.com as an information portal for Tennessee home owners to find information about roofing and roof repair information. - March 16, 2013 - Bluebird Construction
Carolyn A. Cohee, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Carolyn A. Cohee of Milford, Delaware, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Building and Construction. About Carolyn A. Cohee Carolyn A. Cohee was... - March 16, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Nakota Development: Rockin’ the Bakken Building for Beyond the Boom
North Dakota is shoveling out from its first major storm of the winter. Not that eight wimpy inches of new snow slows down anything here, however. There are still 30,000 oil wells to drill. But while the usual frenzied “gett’er done” double time pace continues, western North... - March 15, 2013 - Nakota Development
Kryton International Inc. Launches New Chinese Website
Kryton International Inc., a Canada based manufacturer and pioneer of crystalline concrete waterproofing products worldwide, has launched a new website for its growing Chinese market. - March 15, 2013 - Kryton International Inc
Kryton Celebrates 40 Years of Concrete Waterproofing
Kryton International Inc., a Canada based manufacturer and pioneer of crystalline concrete waterproofing products worldwide, is celebrating 40 years in business in 2013. - March 15, 2013 - Kryton International Inc
Ashton Woods Homes Expands Presence with New Division in Charleston, S.C.
New Home Private Builder-Developer Hires VP of Land Acquisition Kevin Wadley to Lead Company Expansion Into First South Carolina Division - March 15, 2013 - Ashton Woods
It’s Natural: Mutual Screw Adds Drill Bits to Its Extensive Selection of Fasteners
For every screw there is a driver, for every fastener, a drill bit. But as any contractor will tell you, having the right pair on hand when you need them can pose a challenge. To make life on the job site more turnkey and effortless, Mutual Screw & Supply is introducing an extensive selection... - March 14, 2013 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
Granite Slabs Supplier Granite Imports, Inc. Introduces Stain Proof™ by Dry-Treat to Product Offering
Leading granite slabs supplier Granite Imports, Inc. has announced that they are now a distributor for Stain Proof™ sealers, manufactured by Dry-Treat. Stain Proof™ stands out as one of the premier impregnating sealers for any porous building material, providing protection from... - March 13, 2013 - Granite Imports Inc.
Primekss Rabine Wins Most Innovative Products Award at World of Concrete
PrimeComposite, a patented concrete flooring system, won the Most Innovative Product Award for the second year in a row. - March 13, 2013 - Rabine Group
Weidlinger: Algonquin Power Cogeneration Plant Reconfiguration Project Receives Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors Top Award
Weidlinger Associates designed many aspects of the intricate plan to erect a massive boiler on a narrow, inaccessible site and transport it on rails into an existing building, from which an entire wall was removed. - March 12, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Elliott Homes LLC Wins 2013 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award
Mississippi custom home builder Elliott Homes wins the prestigious Talk of the Town Award for receiving high customer satisfaction marks. - March 10, 2013 - Celebration Media U.S.
Weidlinger Receives ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Award
The FBI Portland Field Office Complex takes multihazard design to the next level. - March 09, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
FZLED Releases T8-07 LED Tube Light Series: Installation Without Lighting Fixtures
FZLED, maker of high-performance LED lighting products, adds a new model today to their line of T8 LED Tube Lights – FZL-T8-07. - March 09, 2013 - FZtech Incorporation
Green Room Completes Design Project for Nu Skin
Green Room Retail, the UK's fastest-growing retail design and delivery practice, has recently finished its extensive interior design development for global anti-aging company, Nu Skin. - March 09, 2013 - Green Room Retail
Nemours Children's Hospital Wins Best of the Best
Nemours Children’s Hospital won two awards March 1st at IIDA’s Annual Best of the Best gala (Georgia Chapter). The first award was in the Healthcare Design category and the second was best overall out of all 11 categories, the Best of the Best. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational Association of 13,000 Members in 10 specialty practice forums and 31 Chapters around the world. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Stanley Beaman & Sears Architects Receive Design Awards for Adamsville Regional Health Center
Stanley Beaman & Sears has recently won two awards for their Adamsville Regional Health Center project. The Southeast Region of DBIA awards First Place: Public Sector, Building Under $15 Million. Construction team partners include Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Hermosa Construction Group. The 2013 AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards Program, Category A: Built, Less than $25 million. The project will be exhibited at the 2013 AIA National Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. Launches New Electrical Contracting Division
1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. launches a brand new electrical contracting division, supervised by seasoned electricians Joseph DelVecchio Jr. and Sr. The company's new branch will offer comprehensive electrical services, increasing 1-800 NY BULBS' ever-expanding platform in the New York Metropolitan Area. - March 08, 2013 - 1-800 NY BULBS
Taylor Morrison Arizona Offers Family Fun, Spring Training Baseball Tickets at March 9 Las Brisas Grand Opening in Goodyear
Tour all six of Taylor Morrison’s model homes at Las Brisas Discovery/Encore and Las Brisas Expedition to receive a ticket to the game. There is a limit of four tickets per family and the offer is only good while supplies last. - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Richelieu Exhibits at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2013
Richelieu, a leading supplier of kitchen and bath products and hardware, will exhibit at the KBIS 2013 in New Orleans. Several new, exclusive and innovative products will be unveiled. - March 07, 2013 - Richelieu Hardware
Perrone Construction Wins SRQ Magazines Home of the Year Competition
A Dutch West Indies style home wins this years coveted Home of the Year award. Built by Perrone Construction as an example of their Jewel Box line of homes at slightly less than 4,000 square feet the home is a stunning example of true to style architecture. - March 06, 2013 - Perrone Construction
Barrington Pools to Build New Stingray Pool at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
Chicago custom swimming pool builder, Barrington Pools has been selected by Shedd Aquarium to build the pool for their new Stingray Touch exhibit. This is the second stingray pool that the company has built in Chicago since 2007. Barrington Pools enjoys the challenge of building museum quality pools in addition to the custom residential and commercial spas and pools that it has built in Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa over the past decades. - March 05, 2013 - Barrington Pools
Rabine Group Hires a New Director of National Accounts
Justin Head joins Rabine Group as Director of National Accounts for the Western Region. - March 03, 2013 - Rabine Group
General Contractor in Arlington, MA, Reaches Out to Local Homeowners with Help from Web Marketers
Homeowners in and around Arlington, MA, will soon have an easier time finding a qualified general contractor to handle home remodeling, from tile installation to bathroom renovation to plumbing services. Through a new partnership with the online marketing company Prospect Genius, locally owned... - March 03, 2013 - Durkin Construction & Plumbing Inc.
MKA Capital Group Announces Cathedral City California Tesoro Project to Break Ground in Spring 2013
The project will consist of 107 single-family detached homes in a residential area of Cathedral City, CA. - March 02, 2013 - MKA Capital Group Advisors