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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 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
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
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
Acoustics Expert Dr. Prasad Gives Keynote Presentation at International Conference
Professor Marehalli Prasad advocates better design to reduce environmental noise. - March 02, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Taylor Morrison Denver Announces Pre-Sales at Its Latest New Home Community, Terrain in Castle Rock
Taylor Morrison has announced that pre-sales have begun for its latest community, Terrain, located in prestigious Castle Rock, Colo. Located conveniently between the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs, Terrain offers a connected family lifestyle surrounded by the beauty of the Colorado... - March 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Local Construction Company Wins Regional Award
EDW Builders Named NARI 2013 Regional Contractor of the Year - March 01, 2013 - EDW Builders
Yemela D. Bell-Gomez, Owner/Partner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Yemela D. Bell-Gomez of Victorville, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of civil engineering. About Yemela D. Bell-Gomez, Owner/Partner Ms. Bell-Gomez has over 8 years experience... - February 28, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
A New, High Tech Concrete Scanning & Utility Location Service Provider Has Just Launched, Offering Services to the Building and Construction Industry in Sydney
Concrete Scanning Services is proud to announce their new Concrete Scanning & Utility Location Services for Sydney and Sydney surrounds. They use the latest Ground Penetrating Radar Technology (GPR) and precision Pipe & Cable Locators to provide underground utility locating and mapping services to the building and construction industry. - February 28, 2013 - Concrete Scanning Services Pty Ltd
RMI Premiers ADVANTAGE for Windows Surface at The Rental Show
During the 2013 Rental Show RMI proudly premiered the first Microsoft Windows Surface running ADVANTAGE, read on for details about the event and this new compatibility. - February 27, 2013 - Rental Management Inc
Ease of Use, Power and BIM... the Key Words of the GRAITEC Advance 2013 Release
GRAITEC, European software developer for modeling and drawing creation for the construction industry, announces the release of the GRAITEC Advance 2013 suite. - February 27, 2013 - GRAITEC Group
Building Cleaning Services Says Mold Removal May Reduce Infant Asthma Risk
Building Cleaning Services, Inc, a company providing mold removal services for the Greater Los Angeles area, says that proper mold removal from residential homes can reduce the risk of asthma in infants. - February 24, 2013 - Building Cleaning Services
AAA Trash Be Gone in Buffalo, NY, Now Offering Commercial Dumpster Rental
Local trash removal company "AAA Trash Be Gone" is now offering commercial dumpster rental to bring cleanliness to the greater Buffalo NY area. - February 23, 2013 - AAA Trash Be Gone
Buric Global Expands to Include Owner Representation
Joe Kapitan, AIA, NCARB, will manage clients' projects from ideation to occupancy. - February 23, 2013 - Buric
J. P. Cullen Awarded Three Top Projects of 2012 from The Daily Reporter
J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. (Cullen) was recently recognized by The Daily Reporter for serving as the construction manager for three Top Projects of 2012. The Lapham Park Revitalization Project, UW-Whitewater Laurentide Hall and the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Family Care Center were among thirty notable projects from across the state that will be recognized as a Top Project during the May 2 awards banquet at the Harley Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee. - February 22, 2013 - JP Cullen
Ed’s Garage Doors Launches New Website to Kick-Off Strategic Marketing Program
Premiere Garage Door Service and Installation Company Introduces New Corporate Initiatives. - February 22, 2013 - Ed's Garage Doors
Beasley & Henley Interior Design “Wows” at Mediterra in Naples, FL
Renowned design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to have completed the new Regency II model home for Stock Construction in the Buonasera neighborhood at Mediterra, Naples, Fl. This four-bedroom, estate home is now open for viewing. The Beasley & Henley design team, lead by... - February 21, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Thomas Custom Builders Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Thomas Custom Builders, top general contractor in Northern Virginia, earns the 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award. - February 21, 2013 - Thomas Custom Builders
Commercial Roofing Products Manufacturer; Tropical Roofing Products Hires New General Manager for La Mirada, California Plant
Additional Validation Company is Poised for Continued Growth in Southern California - February 20, 2013 - Tropical Roofing Products
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces - $7.8MM Non-Recourse Multifamily Loan- Jeffrey Luxury Apartments – Columbus, OH
The proceeds of this $7.8MM, 75% loan-to-value mortgage was used by the borrower, JDS Development & Management, for the repayment of existing debt and equity for the acquisition of several apartment units that were previously sold when the project was originally developed as condominium. The... - February 19, 2013 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Bhangals Construction Consultants Launches New Build Cost Calculator iPhone App
Bhangals Construction Consultants, a leading firm offering a range of services in both the residential and commercial sectors of the construction industry, has launched a new iPhone app: the Build Cost Calculator. As an extension of their services, Bhangals Construction Consultants has launched a... - February 19, 2013 - Bhangals Construction Consultants
Groundbreaking Event
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.
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