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Satisfied Customers Speak Out; Blades Direct Offers Customer Satisfaction Guarantee On All Orders Placed Through BladesDirect.net
Blades Direct has extended the customer satisfaction guarantee on all orders placed online through BladesDirect.Net. - July 19, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Design Precast & Pipe, Inc. Supplies Precast Concrete to The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Design Precast & Pipe, Inc. is producing a precast concrete parking, roadway/infrastructure for The University of Mississippi Medical Center project. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2012. The precast concrete components were produced at Design Precast & Pipe’s... - July 18, 2012 - Design Precast & Pipe, Inc.
Chevron Pascagoula Base Oil Project
Design Precast & Pipe, Inc. concrete products are being used to reconstruct the ship yard at Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery. The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2013. The precast concrete was produced at Design Precast & Pipe’s Gulfport, MS plant. Design Precast... - July 18, 2012 - Design Precast & Pipe, Inc.
WP&F Specialty Group, LLC Wins 2012 Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Service
Las Vegas-based WP&F Specialty Group earns its second straight Talk of the Town Award by providing excellent customer service. - July 14, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Tropical Roofing Products Launches New YouTube Video: "How to Fix Ponding Issues"
New Video Part of Roof Repair & Restoration 101 YouTube Series Designed Specifically for Roofing Professionals. - July 14, 2012 - Tropical Roofing Products
Cleveland Energy Services Company Gets Involved
Employees of Cleveland energy services company, Brewer-Garrett, recently volunteered at Camp Cheerful as a way to give back to their local community. - July 14, 2012 - The Brewer-Garrett Company
CALLAHEAD Corporation Releases Explicit Details of Design and Operation of Portable Water and Sewer System They Invented Decades Ago for the Portable Sanitation Industry
CALLAHEAD Corp., an innovative portable sanitation company in New York City, reveals details about their proprietary Portable Water and Sewer System, which enables construction and office trailer users to have a complete bathroom operate inside their trailer, without the need for a sewer connection or running water. - July 13, 2012 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets
Industry Veteran Joins Paragon Environmental Construction
New Vice President of Construction brings nearly 30 years’ experience to the post. - July 13, 2012 - Paragon Environmental Construction, Inc.
Praise on Vinyl Siding & Window Replacement for Mass. Contractor, AAA Royal Window & Construction
Praise goes to AAA Royal Windows & Construction on a siding and window replacement project well done for Pine Hills Village in Plymouth, Massachusetts. - July 13, 2012 - AAA Royal Windows & Construction
Follett Corporation Enhances Symphony Ice and Water Dispensers with Agion® Antimicrobial Product Protection
Follett Corporation, experts in designing and manufacturing premium icemakers and ice and water dispensers for the foodservice and healthcare industries, and Sciessent, maker of long lasting Agion® brand antimicrobial, today announced a product line expansion to Follett’s industry-leading... - July 10, 2012 - Sciessent
Roofing and Home Improvement Company Turning Heads
CHOICE roofing group™ is a fairly new home improvment and roofing company that is growing at record speeds, due to their modern approach on a old school business model. - July 10, 2012 - CHOICE roofing group™
Professional Inspector Calls for Inspections for Home Safety
Expert Says Regular Foundation Inspections Very Needed to Ensure Homeowner Safety. - July 09, 2012 - Julian Construction
Common Foundation Problems Linked to Poor Drainage
Foundation Inspection Expert Publishes Findings After Thousands of Inspections. - July 09, 2012 - Julian Construction
Design Camp Announces Adam Japko, Senior Vice President of NCI and President of Design Sherpa and NCI Publications to Speak at Austin, TX as a Camp Counselor
Design Camp is a two-day seminar instructed by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields, including Adam Japko. - July 06, 2012 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
BIM Equity Launches iBook for Free Download
BIM Equity, which provides a vast array of BIM services via its One-Stop-BIM platform (www.bimhub.com), has announced the launch of its first free iBook. The book is available for free download from Apple’s iTunes Store. The iBook is anticipated to be of great interest to the AEC (architect,... - July 04, 2012 - BIM Equity
Avalon Hardware Celebrates 4th of July and the Resurgence of the Old Fashioned Hardware Store
Come join the Fourth of July celebration as Avalon Hardware celebrates Independence Day and the resurgence of the old-fashioned "Mom & Pop" neighborhood hardware store. Just like the good old days. Taking place this Wednesday July 4th, from 5:00pm to 9pm at the Avalon Park Green in... - July 01, 2012 - Avalon Hardware
The Alameda County Fair’s Specials Are Highlighted by California Homepro’s Outstanding Commercial Exhibition
The 2012 Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, California which runs from now until July 8th, 2012, is highlighted by the Greater San Francisco Bay Area’s Leading Home Improvement Company- California Homepro- who was awarded the Outstanding Commercial Exhibition in 2009, 2010, and again this year. - June 30, 2012 - California Homepro
Ryan Unick Named Market Development Manager at Manasquan Premium Fasteners
Manasquan Premium Fasteners, LLC, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has named Ryan Unick as the company’s new market development manager. Unick’s primary responsibilities include local and national market... - June 30, 2012 - Manasquan
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Attains Large Contracts in the First Half of 2012 : BP-Whiting’s $3.8 Billion Contract Among Lucrative Projects
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems has grown their power and energy industry portfolio in the first half of 2012. They have worked on a variety of projects including a solar power project and the largest project in the country, BP Whiting. They protect plants from fire through innovative design and quick installation. - June 30, 2012 - The Moran Group
Invicta Launches New Energy Saving Window Film
Invicta is pleased to announce the launch of its new energy saving window film, saving costs and reducing emissions. - June 30, 2012 - Invicta Window Films
Muli Announces Software Support for ATO Contractor Reporting
The ATO requirement for businesses in the construction and building industry to report payments made to Contractors starts July 1, prompting local software companies to address this need. - June 29, 2012 - Muli Management Pty Ltd
Max Rebar Tiers, Tire Wire and Accessories Now at Nail Gun Depot
Max Rebar Tiers provide a very simple, convenient, safe and fast solution for tying rebar. - June 29, 2012 - Nail Gun Depot
McKim & Creed Hires New Manager, Announces Newly Licensed Engineer
McKim & Creed, an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that George Simon, PE, PMP, has joined the company’s Charlotte office as a project manager. The company also announces that Matthew Bare has earned his Professional Engineer license... - June 29, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
LaFave’s Construction Recognizes Employees for Exemplary Service
Leading North Carolina Commercial Construction Company Honors Six Individuals for 10+ Years of Dedicated Work - June 28, 2012 - LaFave's Construction
Alternative Cost-Effective Method for Indoor Air Quality: activTek Environmental Products Help Earn LEED Points
activTek Environmental recently announced that several of its products used during the construction of a commercial building in Brazil helped achieve the requirements for LEED EQ Credit 3.1-Indoor Air Quality Plan: During Construction and EQ Credit 3.2- Indoor Air Quality Plan: Before... - June 28, 2012 - Vollara
Rugby Architectural Building Products Closes Transformational Acquisition with Purchase of Lumber Products
Rugby Architectural Building Products, America's leading distributor of architectural wood products, decorative surfacing, doors, and millwork, announces its acquisition of Lumber Products, an Oregon-based industrial building products and door distributor founded in 1938. A portfolio company of... - June 27, 2012 - Leading Ridge Capital Partners
Macallan Construction to Build The Grease Cycle Facility
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract for The Grease Cycle Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to build The Grease Cycle’s new facility. This project will include a new building and grease refining facility. The Grease Cycle is locally based... - June 27, 2012 - Macallan Construction
Novagard Solutions Announces Their Attendance at Western States Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, June 24 – 27, 2012
Novagard Solutions has announced today that they are displaying their latest NOVAFLEX® silicone construction sealants at the Western States Roofing Exposition at booth 918, being held in Las Vegas June 24 – 27, 2012. - June 27, 2012 - Novagard Solutions
Training Workshops for Summer 2012 in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 26, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
CF Jordan Named 3rd Largest Multifamily Contractor
CF Jordan Construction, a Texas-based commercial construction and construction management company, is the number three multifamily general contractor in the nation, according to rankings released by Multifamily Executive magazine. CF Jordan Construction’s new starts rose 11 percent over the previous year, with 1,790 new units in 2011. - June 24, 2012 - CF Jordan
QA Graphics Helps Engineers Prepare Construction Specs for Dashboards
QA Graphics, provider of the award-winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard®, can provide standard dashboard specification details and prepare custom bid specs for construction projects that require an interactive display to educate occupants about sustainable building features. The... - June 22, 2012 - QA Graphics
Industrial Tube & Steel Donates Steel Tubing for the University of Akron’s Engineering Students’ Steel Bridge Competition
Industrial Tube & Steel Supports University of Akron Engineering Students to Achieve Fifth Place Nationally with Donated Steel Tubing. - June 22, 2012 - Industrial Tube and Steel
Landmark Exteriors, Inc. Announces New Strategic Business and Marketing Initiatives
Norwalk-based Roofing Design and Installation Company positioned for growth in 2012. - June 22, 2012 - Landmark Exteriors
NARI NYC LI Holds Annual Chapter Awards & Officer Installation Dinner an Evening to Honor Their Dedicated Members
On Thursday, June 21, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) NYC LI Chapter will be hosting their annual Awards Ceremony, at the Sheraton, in Hauppauge. - June 21, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Joinery Store Offers Quality Joinery Products at Low Prices
Joinery Store, UK's largest supplier of joinery products offers high quality joinery products at low prices. They offer a wide range of products including staircases, oak stair conversion system, fusion stairparts, oak ledged doors. - June 21, 2012 - Joinery Store
Eos Group, Inc. and Assemble Systems Announce BIM Software Integration Partnership
Technology Powerhouse Now Sells Assemble to the Design and Construction Industry - June 20, 2012 - Eos Group
Rabine Group Completes Its Roofing Design Center
The Roofing Design Center, part of the Rabine Academy, has completed its final phase. - June 17, 2012 - Rabine Group
Laser Levels USA Becomes Authorized AGL Laser Dealer
LaserLevelsUSA.com is pleased to announce that they have become a national dealer for AGL Lasers Company. - June 15, 2012 - Laser Levels USA
Announcing Keene Building Product’s Newest Masonry Cavity Drainage Device, the KeeneStone Cut
Introducing a new product for the building industry. - June 13, 2012 - Keene Building Products
High Oil Prices Cause Higher Prices for Canvas Tarps
Higher prices on oil mean higher prices for products like tarps. Leading tarp supplier Tarps Plus vows to keep prices the same. - June 13, 2012 - Tarps Plus
Ohio Restore Our Neighborhoods Coalition is Formed by Green Solutions Property Services
Green Solutions Property Services, (GS-PS), a National Demolition Company with expertise in demolition policy has begun the organization of Counties, Cities, Land Banks, and Community Groups in Ohio to address funding solutions for blight removing demolition. - June 13, 2012 - Green Solutions Property Services LLC
Rabine Group is Honored to be No. 17 in Crain’s Fast Fifty List of 2012
Crain’s Chicago recognizes the Rabine Group in this year’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies List for the third consecutive year. - June 13, 2012 - Rabine Group
MEGT Partners with Mentor to Continue Employment of Their Apprentices
Two long-standing local community Group Training Organisations, Mentor and MEGT have partnered to ensure 55 young apprentices and trainees continue their employment and work experience with host employers in the South West region of Victoria and are employing more staff to support them. It is... - June 10, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Trench Shore Rentals Offers Shoring Products in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas
Construction companies in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas can now turn to Trench Shore Rentals for all of their trenching and shoring equipment needs. - June 10, 2012 - Trench Shore Rentals
Rescue Chief Gives Safety Tips on Surviving an Earthquake
Traditional Methods of Surviving an Earthquake May or May Not be Correct - June 09, 2012 - Julian Construction
Roof Maintenance Vital to Safety, Warns Construction Company
Julian Construction Taking Stance on Safety in Home Regarding Roof Maintenance - June 09, 2012 - Julian Construction
RMI Knowledge Reaches 10,000 Visitors
RMI Corporation reached a major milestone in May, announcing its 10,000th visitor to RMIKnowledge.com, RMI’s online resource for ADVANTAGE users. RMIKnowledge satisfies the increasing demand for on-line, immediate access to information and supplements RMI’s Help Desk Institute certified... - June 09, 2012 - Rental Management Inc
Triangle Grading and Paving Awarded $10.9 Million to Widen Rea Road in Charlotte, N.C.
Burlington, N.C. Construction Company to Improve Safety of Charlotte Road by Eliminating Blind Hills and Curves, Adding Sidewalks - June 09, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
Long® Fence Expands Ability to Provide Architectural and Specialty Metals
Long® Fence is expanding their ability to quote, fabricate and install architectural and specialty metals for indoor and outdoor applications. These applications provide organizations with contemporary and trend-setting products to enhance the form and function of any project. Alan Jackson... - June 08, 2012 - Long Fence
Blades Direct Announces the Grand Opening of BladesDirect.com
Do to the tremendous growth of Blades Direct and record Sales, Blades Direct has opened BladesDirect.com. - June 08, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products