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Taylor Morrison Unveils New Homes in Houston with the Prestigious Avalon at Pine Mill Jan. 11
Gated Taylor Morrison Community in Katy, Texas, Offers Spacious Homes, Access to Katy ISD Schools and Plenty of Amenities. - January 03, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Projectmates Construction Software Program Upgrades to Version 12.0, Compliments of User Wish Lists
Systemates, Inc. announced the rollout of Projectmates 12.0, another significant software release. The upgrade came on the heels of Projectmates's 12-year anniversary and includes many client-driven enhancements and improvements to the user experience. Advanced program-level reports, an integrated PCO tracker, watch folders, and next-generation budgets are just some of the improvements you'll see in version 12.0. - January 03, 2013 - Systemates, Inc.
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Names Roy Davis to Position of Interior Designer
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is pleased to announce the appointment of acclaimed Interior Designer Roy Davis to the Beasley & Henley design team. Davis brings to Beasley & Henley nearly 15 years of professional interior design experience in high-end... - January 02, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Tim White Home Improvement Wins the Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award
New York contractor, Tim White Home Improvement, earns high satisfaction marks from customers, winning it a Talk of the Town Award. - January 01, 2013 - Celebration Media U.S.
Renova Renovation Joins the War on Hail and Highlights Market Risks Emerging for Institutional Quality Multifamily Assets
Renova Renovation, a Dallas-based company specializing in roofing, renovation and restoration for multifamily and commercial assets announced today that it has joined the “War on Hail”. The company also spotlighted an emerging trend where investors and lenders are becoming more savvy in... - December 28, 2012 - Renova Flooring
Blue Vista Villa Remodeled to Retain Privacy in Silver Sands Jamaica
Blue Vista has remodeled extensively in order to create a privacy wall blocking out the neighbours and has erected a poolside gazebo with stunning sea views and an additional bedroom thereunder, as well as the two rebuilt bathrooms. - December 27, 2012 - Mysilversands Limited
Top Award Goes to Local Handyman
The UK Guild of Handymen has chosen Jonathan Drewe as Handyman of the Year for 2012 for his services in furthering the reputation and public perception of handymen. - December 26, 2012 - Handyman in Sussex
L & H Dynamic Business Solutions Goes Beyond Words to Help Home Service Contractors
The L & H Dynamic Business Solutions offers a different approach to consultation. The company believes in working directly in their client's business from strategy to implementation, managing every step of the process which is a big departure from a prescriptive based approach most Home Service contractors are accustomed to seeing in the market. The company is a firm believer that positive financial results can only be achieved through onsite participation followed by offsite reinforcement. - December 21, 2012 - L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC
Home Exteriors Energy Consultants Honored with 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award
Virginia-based contractor, Home Exteriors Energy Consultants, earns high customer satisfaction marks and a Talk of the Town Award. - December 20, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Julian Construction Provides List of Causes of Roof Problems
Indications of Roof Disrepair Important to Watch for Says Construction Company - December 20, 2012 - Julian Construction
Tropical Roofing Products Launches Facebook Sweepstakes to Celebrate 60 Year Anniversary of Building Innovation
More Than Half a Century of Roofing Product Innovation Designed Specifically for Roofing Professionals - December 20, 2012 - Tropical Roofing Products
The Douglas Company Begins Renovations on Cass Apartments
Toledo, Ohio based general contractor, The Douglas Company, has begun long overdue construction renovations on the Cass Apartment building in Detroit, Michigan. The project consists of renovations to an existing four story building that will create 41 rentable units, each with their own kitchen,... - December 20, 2012 - The Douglas Company
Starborn Industries Introduces SMART-BIT® for Fiber Cement Board
New Pre-drilling and Countersinking Tool Designed Specifically for Fiber Cement Board Applications. - December 19, 2012 - Starborn Industries
ARS American Roofing Solutions LLC. Wins 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award
Houston-based roofing contractor, ARS wins a Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award for earning high ratings from its customers. - December 19, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Hammill-Mullan Now Representing Metal-Era in Northern Illinois
Representative Group will work with roofing contractors, distributors, specifiers and building owners to choose the best Metal-Era products for their projects. - December 19, 2012 - Metal-Era, Inc.
As Mortgage Rates Approach Record Low, Collin County, Texas is a Great Place to Call Home
Mortgage rates are at at record low. Now is a great time to buy a home. Collin County, Texas is a great place to live, and experienced realtor Rajan Mathai can help you to find the home that you desire. - December 18, 2012 - Rajan Mathai
Pennsylvania Sales Representative Expands Via Merger
AF Cifelli & Associates and Division 7 Roof Spec Consolidate as Exterior Building Solutions LLC - December 16, 2012 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Senior Structural Engineer Joins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Sam Hobi, PE has joined the company’s Clearwater, Florida office as a senior structural engineer. Hobi specializes in all aspects of structural engineering, including the design... - December 15, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Arizona's VIP Roofing Services Earns Fourth Angie’s List Super Service Award
VIP Roofing Services has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. - December 14, 2012 - VIP Roofing Services
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Offers Discount for Customers Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Manasquan Fasteners, a NJ Shore based online retailer of stainless steel fasteners and connectors, is offering a discount for homeowners / contractors working on Sandy related repairs. - December 14, 2012 - Manasquan Fasteners
Bencardino Excavating Provides Underground Excavation Work at Graterford Prison
Louis A. Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Begin Labor at Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution - December 14, 2012 - Bencardino Excavating
IRMI Workshop Highlights Latest Contractors Professional Liability Exposures & Insurance Options
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Leads Expert Panel Discussion on the Risks Associated with New Digital Technologies, LEED and Sustainable Initiatives - December 13, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Ceram and SCI Announce CE Marking Partnership
The leading technical authority in steel construction, The Steel Construction Institute, and the international materials technology company, Ceram, are to work in partnership to deliver an optimum testing and assessment service for their clients. - December 13, 2012 - Lucideon
Tenant Background Search Offers Landlords a Quick and Easy Way to Research Potential Tenants
Tenant Background Search offers a fast, easy, accurate and affordable way for a landlord to screen potential tenants. With no memberships, no minimums and no on-site inspections, Tenant Background Search offers a premier product with little hassle. - December 12, 2012 - Tenant Background Search
Vision Garage Announces Release of New Quartz Line and Concrete Stain
Complete Vision Flooring, Inc. is happy to announce a complete new lines of concrete stains, and quartz flooring to go along with epoxy products. You can view Complete Vision Flooring products at VisionGarageFlooring.com. - December 11, 2012 - Complete Vision Flooring, Inc.
The Perlite Institute Enhances Social Media Presence
New Facebook and LinkedIn presence encourages engagement and boosts awareness of perlite and the Perlite Institute. - December 11, 2012 - The Perlite Institute
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Installs "Steel House" in Central Florida
Beasley & Henley Interior Design capped off their 18 month project with Pollack Partners for Steel House in Orlando that included interior design, interior detailing, specifications and furnishings for this new $40,000,000 multi-family project. - December 10, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Balfour Beatty Joins W&J and M.W. Williams in Groundbreaking on $100 Million Technology Center in Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction, W & J Construction Corporation and M.W. Williams Construction Group broke ground on the $100 million Harris Technology Center in Palm Bay, Florida. At a groundbreaking ceremony on November 27, Florida Governor Rick Scott and Harris Corporation President and CEO... - December 08, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Sunny Hills Services
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 53.6 kW solar electric system at Sunny Hills Services in San Anselmo, CA. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for its long-standing facility. - December 07, 2012 - SolarCraft
CCF Maui Construction Inc. Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Awards for Customer Satisfaction
Contractor CCF Maui Construction earns high marks from its customers, winning it back-to-back Talk of the Town Awards. - December 06, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Demand for Loft Conversions Reaches New Heights
Continuing rise in London property prices leads to an increase in demand for loft conversion services. - December 06, 2012 - Berry Construction Ltd
AMRC Environmental Consulting and Engineering Adds Asbestos Abatement Services
American Management Resources Corporation (AMRC), a premier environmental and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, has received the Florida state license to perform asbestos abatements. AMRC has been performing asbestos testing and consulting since 1991, and according... - December 05, 2012 - AMRC Environmental
Weidlinger's Mohammed Ettouney Invited to Participate in International Structures Workshop
Dr. Ettouney, a Weidlinger principal, will represent the IASCM U.S. delegation to the 6th International Workshop on Structural Control and Monitoring in Sydney, Australia. - December 04, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Taylor Morrison Unveils New Homes in Houston with Cypress Creek Lakes
Community Offers Spacious Homes, Access to Cy-Fair ISD Schools and Plenty of Amenities - December 04, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona Unveils First Community in Phoenix’s Prestigious Northeast Valley
Taylor Morrison's Lone Mountain Community Debuts with Special Evening Grand Opening on December 11 - December 04, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
The Douglas Company Builds Award-Winning Project
Emerald Springs development selected as overall winner of Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards - December 02, 2012 - The Douglas Company
The Douglas Company Begins Renovations on Bellefontaine Manor
Senior Affordable Housing Facility will get New Look - December 02, 2012 - The Douglas Company
Rabine Group Acquires Paving Company in Colorado
Sealco Asphalt in Windsor, CO has recently joined the Rabine Group of companies. - December 01, 2012 - Rabine Group
Floyd McMillin Shares Envionmentally-Friendly Building Resource
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Shares Envionmentally-Friendly Building Resource via the Floyd McMillin Construction Blog. - November 30, 2012 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.
Gold Seal Certification Program Changes for 2013
Gold Seal Certification program, the leading certification program for Canadian construction management professionals such as estimators, superintendents, project managers and safety coordinators, announced today changes effective January 1, 2013. - November 30, 2012 - Canadian Construction Association
Carolina Roofing Masters Launches New Website and Offers $1,500 Savings on Energy Efficient Roofing
Carolina Roofing Masters is a roofing company based in Raleigh, N.C. with a focus on energy efficient roofing systems. They recently launched a new website and are offering a savings of $1,500 on metal roofing or ENERGY STAR rated shingles. - November 30, 2012 - Carolina Roofing Masters
Settlement Cracks May Cause Damage to Home Foundation
Building Inspection Expert Examines the Causes and Effects of Settlement Cracks - November 29, 2012 - Julian Construction
QA Graphics Offers Partner Resources with BAS Graphic Services
QA Graphics, leading provider of design services for the building automation industry, is pleased to announce that they are providing marketing resources for clients utilizing their BAS graphic services. QA Graphics is the industry leading resource for domestic graphic sourcing for the building... - November 29, 2012 - QA Graphics
Photogrammetry Manager Joins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Douglas A. Zehr, CP, SP, has joined the company as a senior photogrammetry project manager. Zehr has 25 years’ experience in the fields of photogrammetric mapping,... - November 29, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Higher Lumber Demand in the US Increased Both US Lumber Production and Importation in the 3Q/12, But Sawlog Prices Have Remained Unchanged Since 2011
The improved housing market in the US the past four months has resulted in both higher lumber production in the US and in increased importation of lumber. As a consequence lumber prices have gone up by over 30% from last year. However, sawlog price have remained unchanged so far this year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rabine Group Attends Local Trade Shows
Rabine Group displays paving and roofing booths at the Chicagoland Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo and at the Schaumburg Business Association Expo. - November 28, 2012 - Rabine Group
Hurricane Sandy Survivors & Emergency Personnel Turn to Johnny on the Spot & Central Jersey Septic for Disaster Relief Services in NJ, NY & PA
Crews from both Johnny on the Spot Portable Restrooms & Temporary Fencing and Central Jersey Septic provided around-the-clock emergency services to those in need throughout NJ, NY & PA following Hurricane Sandy. - November 25, 2012 - Johnny on the Spot, LLC.
Zimmermann Construction Staffing: Construction Personnel Rally Behind Staffing Agencies for Storm Relief
Laborers, electricians, crane operators, ironworkers and pipefitters will be placed in temporary construction staffing roles by Zimmermann Staffing to help clean up the mess that hurricane Sandy has brought on. - November 25, 2012 - Zimmermann Construction Staffing
Triangle Grading and Paving to Widen South Columbia Street in Chapel Hill
Burlington, N.C., Construction Company Awarded $4.56 Million Contract to Enhance Transportation on a Section of N.C. 86/Columbia Street - November 23, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
MEGT Reinvests Government Money in the Community
When the Australian Government announced the additional Kickstart funding for small and medium sized Building and Construction trades on 23rd October, a community-based not-for-profit organisation, MEGT, decided to pass on the funding they receive – and add to it. Colin McCabe, General... - November 22, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd