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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

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

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

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

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

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.