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RMI Exhibits at the 10th Anniversary National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) Conference & Tradeshow
RMI is proud to announce their plans to exhibit at the NPSA’s 10th Annual Conference & Tradeshow. A proud NPSA member since the association’s inception, this year also marks RMI’s 10th year participating in the NPSA. - September 28, 2012 - Rental Management Inc
Spectrum Building Systems, Inc. to Sponsor 2012 Georgia Charter Schools Conference
Record breaking attendance expected at 10th annual gathering in Atlanta, GA. - September 28, 2012 - Spectrum Building Systems, Inc.
Deckfast® Metal Fasteners from Starborn Industries Officially Approved for Use with Wahoo™ Deck and Dock Products
New Stainless Steel Fastener Designed Specifically to Accommodate Aluminum Joist Deck Framing System Application Requirements - September 27, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Louis A. Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Add New Employee to Construction Crew
Bucks County, Pa. Full-service Excavating Company Hires Ray Mancini as Jobsite Foreman - September 27, 2012 - Bencardino Excavating
Bayer MaterialScience Contractor Accreditation Program Emphasizes Safety, Adds Value for Spray Foam Contractor Community
As a key supplier to the Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) industry, Bayer MaterialScience LLC recognizes the need to establish consistent standards for contractors who apply this product. For that reason, the company has developed a Contractor Accreditation Program, which aims to help increase safety... - September 26, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Blades Direct / BladesDirect.net Announces: in the Next Few Weeks They Will Launch Their New Website
Blades Direct / BladesDirect.net announces the future release of their next generation website, which will be envied by competitors and industry associates alike. Look for this new website the end of September or beginning of October 2012. - September 26, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Riding the Wave: High-Profile Multi-Family Projects
Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is in the forefront of the latest wave of multi-family building, sweeping the US. The design firm is bringing its many years of experience to the designs and lifestyle planning of these high profile projects. “Multi-family is... - September 25, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Beasley & Henley Interior Design/Mattamy Homes Win Gold
Award-winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce the Gold Award for the Periwinkle Model at Rivertown. The design firm’s model for Mattamy Homes was honored with the highest honor at the annual St Johns County Builder’s Council event in Jacksonville,... - September 21, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
MKA Capital Acquisitions Breaks Ground on Second Release of the McKee Subdivision
MKA Capital Group LLC, a real estate firm that manages McKee Development LLC, is breaking ground on the Second Release of the McKee subdivision. It is a 157 unit project where 30 of the 78 lots in Phase I are already sold. Located in Bakersfield, CA, the project is being managed by MKA Capital... - September 21, 2012 - MKA Capital Group Advisors
Pennsylvania-Based Remodeling Company, Pocono Luxury, Has Earned Back-to-Back Talk of the Town Awards for Providing Its Customers with Excellent Customer Service
Pennsylvania-based home improvement and remodeling company, Pocono Luxury, has earned back-to-back Talk of the Town Awards for providing its customers with excellent customer service. Achieving the highest customer satisfaction rating of five stars for two straight years, Pocono Luxury Inc. has... - September 21, 2012 - Pocono Luxury Inc
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Cano Saw Blade Invention
Alejandro C., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Cano Saw Blade concept to potential licensees to industry. An innovative new product designed to appeal to construction workers and carpenters, the Cano Saw... - September 21, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Creates Dynamic Presentation for Johnny's Level Invention
Johnny R., Florida resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an eye catching online presentation for this Johnny's Level invention. An innovative new product designed to bring unprecedented functionality to a standard level,... - September 21, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Rabine Paving America Exhibits at PRSM Mid-Year Conference
Rabine Group’s national paving company exhibits at the PRSM Mid-Year Conference September 18-20 in New Orleans. - September 21, 2012 - Rabine Group
Thiess Invests in Apprentice Training Program
Mining, construction and services industry leader Thiess has formalised its partnership with MEGT Australian apprenticeships Centre to equip its apprentices and trainees with the skills to meet future project commitments. This follow the recently released Queensland Energy and Telecommunications... - September 20, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
New Canadian Product Listing for Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC spray polyurethane foam insulation evaluated as a Type 2 insulation by Canadian Construction Materials Centre. - September 20, 2012 - Covestro LLC
"Global Flat Glass Market to be Worth $73.1bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global flat glass market will reach a value of $73.1bn in 2012, as the demand rises for building glass and automotive glass in emerging markets; new technological developments also create new and increasing applications of flat glass thus driving the market. - September 20, 2012 - visiongain
Integrity Construction Continues to See Surge in Capital Expenditures for Multi-Family Renovations Throughout 2012-2013
Integrity Construction, a Dallas-based multifamily renovation and roofing specialist, reported a surge in multifamily capital expenditure projects for the first three quarters of 2012. The company also stated proposed budgets from major multifamily groups indicate strong spending plans for capital... - September 17, 2012 - Integrity Construction LLC
Metals Direct, Inc. is Proud to Announce That It Has Been Selected as a Preferred Metal Building Provider by the "Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District"
Metals Direct, Inc. is been selected as a preferred provider of the metal building by the "Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District" and has started using higher quality products at the coastal zones that keep the metal buildings corrosion free. - September 17, 2012 - Metals Direct, Inc.
Metals Direct, Inc. Comes with a Ground-Breaking Product - Corrosion Free Metal Buildings for Coastal Regions
Metals Direct, Inc. has come up with a supreme product for the coastal regions to fight the corrosion caused due to moist air. The topnotch metal products of the company have enabled Metals Direct, Inc. to become the preferred metal building provider for the "Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District." - September 17, 2012 - Metals Direct, Inc.
Metals Direct, Inc, Proud Providers of Metal Roofing Extends Services and Warranty
Adding an extended warranty and extending their services, Metals Direct is broadening their range on the west coast. Leading providers of metal roofing and metal buildings on the west coast, their quality and conciseness cannot be denied. - September 17, 2012 - Metals Direct, Inc.
Consolidated Consultants Bags a Hi-tech Automatized Industrial Project in Rajasthan
Consolidated Consultants & Engineers Private Limited (“CCEPL”), a leading Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Renewable energy engineering group based in Pune, Maharashtra, signed up an industrial project of 15 acres area, ‘Autoclave Aerated Concrete block (AAC)’... - September 17, 2012 - consolidated consultants & Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Echo Ridge Homes Announces Personal Web Pages for Customers of New House Designs in Alberta
Ridge Homes has just announced that they are offering their customers of new house designs in Alberta dedicated web pages to track the progress of their home plan, building process and any service that is provided by the all-in-one custom home building firm. - September 16, 2012 - Echo Ridge
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Marketing Blitz for Pumpkin Head Invention
An innovative and effective new product designed to greatly simplify a typically cumbersome underground construction task, Pumpkin Head, has been developed by Timothy Bryant of Appomattox, Virginia. The invention's unique design provides its users with an effective answer to a common problem... - September 16, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
CTA Construction Finishes School Projects for Start of Academic Year
Four new schools open at start of academic year as Waltham, Mass.-based general contractor starts on four more projects. - September 15, 2012 - CTA Construction Co. Inc.
Metal-Era Adds Two New Products to Edge Systems One Line
Edge Systems One products are designed with the contractor in mind, offering quick-to-ship convenience and fast and easy installation. - September 14, 2012 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Hub On Campus, Tempe’s Newest Student Living High-Rise, Tops Off This Week
Hub On Campus, Tempe, Arizona’s newest high-rise apartment complex opening August 2013, tops off construction at 19-stories this week. - September 13, 2012 - Core Campus
Distributor of Quality AZEK Building Products Announces Expanded Dealer Services
Boston Cedar, a premier distributor in the Northeast U.S. of AZEK Trim, AZEK Moulding, AZEK Deck, AZEK Rail, AZEK Porch and AZEK VAST Pavers, today announced that the company will now begin to offer content-managed web site and blog templates to its independent dealer base through its value-added... - September 12, 2012 - Boston Cedar
New Solution for Age-Old Problem: Zip-Up UnderDeck® Turns Wasted Space Into Dry Usable Living and Storage Space Under Raised Decks + Cafe Awnings
New take on old problem - maximizing space under raised decks and awning for minimal investment: For new homes, businesses and renovations, Zip-Up UnderDeck® grid free ceiling saves headroom while enabling easy access to plumbing and wiring via removable panels. - September 12, 2012 - Zip-Up Ceiling & Zip-Up UnderDeck
Aerosmith VersaPins Featured at Nail Gun Depot
Learn how VersaPins save you money when attaching Hardie and plywood to cold formed steel. - September 12, 2012 - Nail Gun Depot
Introducing LOCTITE GO2 Glue at TheHardwareCity.com
LOCTITE GO2 Glue - new line of super glues series now available at TheHardwareCity.com. - September 10, 2012 - TheHardwareCity.com
CW Group Global Outlook for 2012 Reaffirmed, 2013 Expected to Reach 3.991 Billion Tons
In its mid-2012 update of global cement volumes, the CW Group lowers its global outlook to 5.3 percent and 5.8 percent for 2012 and 2013, respectively. The mix of regional growth patterns changes with material upgrades and downgrades. “In what has rapidly become an industry benchmark, our... - September 10, 2012 - CW Group
Nail Gun Depot Now Offers a Full Line of Scrails
Scrails equal labor savings. Learn more about how exciting new line of fasteners can save you time and money. - September 09, 2012 - Nail Gun Depot
Cluj Arena Stadium, Designed with ADVANCE Steel, Nominated for the WAN Awards 2012
As the world's largest architectural awards programme, the WAN Awards offers worldwide exposure for architectural projects. - September 09, 2012 - GRAITEC Group
La Plata Stadium Receives Prestigious IABSE Outstanding Structure Award
Weidlinger designed the unique twin-peaked Tenstar DomeTM for South America’s first fabric-covered stadium. - September 07, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Barry S. Moose, PE Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as Operations and Maintenance Director
Local Engineering Firm Hires Professional Engineer with 28 Years of Experience. - September 07, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
VersaStick™: New Universal "Green" Pressure Sensitive Flooring Adhesive
VersaStick™ is VOC- and solvent free clearset, fast drying adhesive for use on subfloors and against floor being laid. A versatile adhesive, it enables fewer SKUs. Spreads easily and has high ititial tack. - September 07, 2012 - MP Global Products
Wine Cellars: Not Just for Basements Anymore
Canadian Company Pushes the Limit on Wine Cellar Design and Engineering - September 05, 2012 - Genuwine Cellars | Custom Wine Cellars
Lumber Markets in the US Improving with Higher Demand and Increasing Prices in the 2Q/12; Sawlog Price Trends Mixed
Increased demand for lumber in the US and higher exports from Canada to China have resulted in lumber prices being about 35% higher in August of 2012 as compared to August of 2011. Sawlog prices have moved up in Interior BC 2Q/12 y-o-y, while falling in Western US and remaining unchanged in Eastern Canada and the US South, according to WRQ. - September 03, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rabine Quality and Innovation Center is Complete
Rabine Group has finished building its Rabine Quality and Innovation Center, which is a room dedicated to the learning and innovating of Rabine Group industry products. - September 02, 2012 - Rabine Group
Sawlog Prices Trended Downward Worldwide in the Past 12 Months; with the Global Sawlog Price Index Falling 11% from the 2Q/11 to the 2Q/12
Wood costs have fallen the past year for many sawmills in the major lumber-producing countries worldwide. The Global Sawlog Price Index was US$82.90 per cubic meter in the 2Q/12, which was 11.5% lower than in the 2Q/11, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Sawlog prices have declined the most in Europe the past year. - August 31, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes Steve Ford at Annual Convention in San Antonio
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual convention and trade show on October 14-16 in San Antonio. The keynote speaker for this convergence of the Texas self storage industry will be Steve Ford. The son of former President Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford, Steve Ford has... - August 31, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
Julian Construction Inc. Outlines Policy of 100% Quality Insurance
Construction Company Sets Forth Policy for Guarantee of Technical Excellence - August 31, 2012 - Julian Construction
Cleaning Company Seeks to Raise Construction Cleaning Standard
Building Cleaning Services Speaks Out on Post-Construction Cleaning Matters - August 31, 2012 - Building Cleaning Services
Blades Direct / BladesDirect.net Announces the Release of the Newly Updated Company Logo
Bladesdirect.net has added a newer and more modern and fresh company logo. - August 31, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Wahaso Corp. and PuraTerra LLC Form Strategic Alliance
PuraTerra LLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Water Harvesting Solutions, Inc. (Wahaso) to sell the latter’s solutions in the Northeastern U.S. This alliance represents a continuation of PuraTerra’s strategy to work with “best of breed” manufacturers of sustainable construction products. PuraTerra’s Territory Managers will perform outreach to architects, building owners, developers, and engineers in order to expand the usage of Wahaso's eco-friendly water harvesting products. - August 31, 2012 - PuraTerra LLC
Water Damage Restoration Company in Greensboro, NC, Boosts Web Presence with Help from SEO Firm
Greensboro-area home- and business owners dealing with the fallout after a flood or other water disaster will soon have an easier time getting their space back to normal. Through a new partnership with the online marketing firm Prospect Genius, locally owned water damage restoration company... - August 31, 2012 - Carolina Restoration & Carpet Cleaning LLC
Spitfire Announces Compatibility with iPad Tablets
Spitfire Development has leveraged Google’s recent release of Chrome for the iPad to provide increased functionality and compatibility. - August 30, 2012 - Spitfire Management Software
The Douglas Company Completes Construction on Westview at Ellisville Project
Toledo, Ohio based general contractor, The Douglas Company, recently completed construction on a brand new assisted living and memory care facility in Ellisville, Missouri. The Westview at Ellisville senior community provides residents with 77,000 square feet of state-of-the-art living space that... - August 29, 2012 - The Douglas Company
Rabine Group Honored with 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Listing
The Rabine Group of companies has made the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest–growing private companies in America. - August 29, 2012 - Rabine Group
General Membrane S.p.A Announces Introduction of EagleXtra APP Modified Bitumen to U.S. Market
Renowned Italian Roofing Manufacture Expands Global Operations to United States - August 29, 2012 - Complete Coverage