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Bencardino Excavating Puts Finishing Touches on Lower Bucks County Public Safety Center
Lou Bencardino and His Excavating Crew Complete Work at Bucks County Community College. - June 08, 2012 - Bencardino Excavating
Precision Walls Earns Top Safety Awards from North Carolina Labor Department
Precision Walls, Inc. was recently recognized at the NCDOL annual awards ceremony for excellence in maintaining safety records and promoting health and safety in the workplace. Ongoing employee engagement and commitment to safety resulted in Precision Walls receiving a total of five safety awards. - June 07, 2012 - Precision Walls, Inc
Padding for Your Baseball Facility? Maximize Your Padding Investment with These Smart Tips
For baseball facility managers looking to upgrade or replace their existing padding, Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover, provides bullet points on what to consider when installing padding in your baseball stadium. Midwest Cover is an experienced manufacturer of padding for baseball facilities around the country, including MLB's Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. - June 06, 2012 - Midwest Cover
i-lighting™ Expands National Customer Base & Doubles Sales for Second Consecutive Year
New LED Lighting Systems Provide Cost-effective, Reliable and Simple-to-Install Alternatives for Increasing Exterior Home & Interior Stair Safety & Visibility - June 06, 2012 - iLighting
Zimmermann Construction Staffing Expansion: Owners Overseas Exploring Options for New Construction Staffing Branch Office
The owners of Zimmermann Construction Staffing are currently overseas exploring options for an international branch office! The new office will offer many of the same services as their current one; namely permanent and temporary construction staffing solutions for contractors seeking skilled tradesmen and general laborers. - June 06, 2012 - Zimmermann Construction Staffing
Builders and Home Owners Alike Save 5% Through June Just in Time for Spring/Summer Jobs
Contractors and builders have ordered from Mutual Screw & Supply for decades, but now consumers are going where the pros go and shopping www.mutualscrew.com for its massive variety of fasteners. With spring building underway and round-the-house fix-ups in full swing, now is the time to stock... - June 05, 2012 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
Global Trade of Lumber Up 25 Percent the Past Two Years, with Signs of Better Times Ahead for the Lumber Industry
International trade of softwood lumber increased in 2011 after two years of decline. Imports were up to China, Japan, Spain and South Korea while they fell in the US, the UK, France and Egypt. In Europe, lumber prices might have bottomed and could start increasing if additional supply doesl not outpace higher demand. - June 02, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives Industry Awards for Three California Projects
Balfour Beatty Construction received industry recognition from the Design Build Institute of America – Western Pacific Region (DBIA-WPR) and from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter for three projects in California. - June 01, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Rabine Group Wins the Al Larson Environmental Award
Rabine Group earns the Al Larson Environmental Award for being LEED certified building and promoting innovative, sustainable solutions for roofing and paving. - June 01, 2012 - Rabine Group
Williamsburg Homes Sweeps All Categories at Home Builders Association of Maryland MAX Awards
Williamsburg Homes continues its “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” winning streak by sweeping all major categories at the MAX 2011 Awards held at Martins West, on Thursday, May 17th. Receiving a total of six honors at the MAX 2011 Maryland Awards of Excellence adds to Williamsburg’s incredible run as “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” having received First Place honors for the 28th consecutive year – an achievement unmatched among Maryland builders. - May 31, 2012 - Williamsburg Homes
Blades Direct & BladesDirect.net Announces the Grand Opening of Alberta Sales Office
Due to the tremendous growth of Blades Direct and to record Canadian Sales, Blades Direct has opened another Canadian Sales office just outside of Alberta. - May 31, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
McKim & Creed Hires Senior CAD Designer
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Paige Vassar has re-joined the company’s Wilmington, North Carolina office as a senior CAD designer. Vassar is a graduate of UNCW with a degree in environmental... - May 31, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Houston Municipal Jury Facility Wins Top Honors for Construction
Hoar Construction Earns National Pyramid Award from Associated Builders and Contractors for Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza - May 31, 2012 - Hoar Construction LLC
Jeff Benton Homes Recognized Among the Nation’s Best in the Building Industry for Their Commitment to Customer Service
Jeff Benton Homes, a leading homebuilder in Huntsville, Alabama has been awarded a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Awards since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the... - May 30, 2012 - Jeff Benton Homes
Gary Rabine Nominated for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
CEO of the Rabine Group, Gary Rabine, has been chosen as a finalist for the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. - May 27, 2012 - Rabine Group
Blades Direct / BladesDirect.net Announces They Have Extended the Popular "Free Saw" Promotion
Due to the overwhelming popularity of this "free saw" promotion, Blades Direct has announced they will extend the promotion through the entire summer. - May 27, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Builders and Designers Woo Clients with Innovative Ideas
Builders may be cutting back on square footage to make homes more affordable, but designers are making sure that what they lose in size, they make up for in innovation. Defining Purpose for the Stop and Drop An interesting floor plan design is the so-called “Stop and Drop.” In the... - May 26, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster
Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster Complete-J.T. Wimsatt Proud to Announce Ride's Opening - May 26, 2012 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Rabine Group Places 3rd in the 2012 SBA Sports Challenge
Team Rabine comes in 3rd place at the Schaumburg Business Association Sports Challenge. - May 26, 2012 - Rabine Group
Roofing Contractor in Albuquerque, NM, Hires Online Marketing Firm to Improve Its Web Presence
Albuquerque home- and business owners who need roof repair and replacement will soon find it easier to locate the professional roofing contractor services they need online. Thanks to a new partnership with local online marketing firm Prospect Genius, locally owned company Hollywood Roofing NM is... - May 26, 2012 - Hollywood Roofing NM
Blades Direct, LLC / BladesDirect.net Announces They Will Offer Tools Manufactured in the United States and Canada
High demand from contractors and professional organizations for better quality tools cited for American made products. - May 26, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Cut-Master Diamond Offers Full Satisfaction Guarantee on All Cut-Master Tools
Cut-Master Diamond offers Full Satisfaction Guarantee for all Cut-Master Distributors, making Cut-Master Diamond a leader in Diamond Tool and Equipment Industry. - May 26, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Learn How to Buy and/or Remodel Your Home Using the NEU Homes One-Step Solution
NEU Homes offers a virtual one-stop shop for both prospective home buyers and current homeowners wanting to renovate their properties. - May 25, 2012 - NEU Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Breaks Ground on 1700 New York Avenue, NW
Balfour Beatty Construction was selected by Carr Properties to provide both preconstruction and construction services for the new 1700 New York Avenue, NW office building, which is located less than two blocks from the White House and directly adjacent to the world-renowned Corcoran Gallery of Art. - May 25, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Zimmermann Construction Staffing--Recent Construction Staffing Interests: The Pentagon, Fort Sam Houston and More
Zimmermann Construction Staffing has recently been approached about high-profile constructions jobs at The Pentagon, Fort Sam Houston and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. - May 25, 2012 - Zimmermann Construction Staffing
Precision Garage Door Service of Spokane Recognized by the Industry
Company earns coveted IDEA Dealer Accreditation for its Salt Lake Division. - May 25, 2012 - Precision Door Service Seattle
Ceram Publishes a 6-Year Review of the Substitute Raw Materials Used in UK Brick Manufacturing
Ceram, an international materials technology company, has published a 6-year review of the substitute raw materials (non-primary clay raw materials) used in UK brick manufacturing. - May 25, 2012 - Lucideon
Roofers in Akron, OH, Reach Area Residents with Help from Online Marketing Firm
Akron-area property owners will soon have an easier time finding the roof repair and siding installation services they need online. - May 24, 2012 - Conley's Roofing
Flooring Contractor in Glendale Joins with SEO Marketers to Improve Web Accessibility for Locals
Glendale-area residents will soon find it easier to locate an experienced floor hardwood installation company when using one of the major Internet search engines. As the result of a recently launched search engine optimization (SEO) campaign, T&G Flooring LLC is anticipating an improvement in... - May 24, 2012 - T & G Flooring LLC
Choosing a Roofing Company That Has It All - Harris Exteriors
Harris Exteriors offers superior exterior home remodeling services in the greater Chicago, IL region. - May 24, 2012 - Harris Exteriors
Blades Direct LLC / BladesDirect.net Announces They Have Won an Industry Best, Fifth Consecutive "Customer Excellence Award," for 2012
Blades Direct has accepted an industry best, Fifth consecutive Customer Excellence Award in 2012. - May 21, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Building Science Institute 1 of 7 Schools in Country Expected to Receive Special Weatherization Accreditation
One of the Chicago-based nonprofit group’s proudest distinctions is also its biggest recent news: BSI was just named one of only seven entities in the country to be accepted into a pilot program for weatherization accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). - May 20, 2012 - Building Science Institute
Precision Walls Promotes Christensen to VP of Finance
Precision Walls, one of the nation's premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors, promoted Matthew Christensen from Corporate Controller to Vice-President of Finance. - May 19, 2012 - Precision Walls, Inc
Home Improvement Contractor in Baltimore, MD, Boosts Web Presence with Help of Online Marketing Firm
Baltimore-area homeowners will soon have an easier time finding a home improvement contractor to carry out their bath remodeling, basement remodeling, and kitchen remodeling projects. - May 18, 2012 - KD Sweet Construction Company, Inc.
Eos Group Announces the 2012 Release of the High Voltage Database
Eos Group, Inc. announces the 2012 update to their High Voltage Database. The High Voltage Database is designed for use with Sage Timberline Office Estimating. The database supports construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers, and contractors in the areas of electrical transmission and distribution, and heavy industrial electrical systems. - May 17, 2012 - Eos Group
John Tym Builders: Helping to Recreate 100 Years of History at the Jersey Shore with Manasquan Premium Fasteners
Standing at the heart of one of New Jersey’s largest historic districts is the All Saints Episcopal Church, which first opened its doors in 1889 to accommodate Bay Head, N.J. residents. Over the past 120 years, the district, which now consists of more than 500 separate buildings, has gained... - May 17, 2012 - Manasquan
Sona Spray FC from ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray Helping Clients Create Optimized Sound Insulation
Leading North American thermal insulation experts ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray have recently introduced a new solution to their broad range of high quality sound insulation products. The new Sona Spray FC sound insulation spray has been shown to help clients building churches, schools, offices and... - May 16, 2012 - ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray
Allan Block Continuing Education Approval
The Allan Block Contractor Certification course has recently been pre-approved by the ICPI for Certified Installer continuing education. This course is now approved for 7 credits. As of February 2012, ICPI Certified Installers are now required to obtain 8 continuing education credits over a two... - May 14, 2012 - Allan Block Corporation
Home Improvement Company in Louisiana is One of the First in Its Industry to Go Mobile and Also Offer In-House Financing
Ahead of the game is what this home improvement company has come to be known for. Now with Mobile QR codes for Discounts and in-house Financing for customer convenience, they are the ones to keep up with in the Home Improvement Industry. - May 13, 2012 - A-Team Home Improvements, LLC
Fallston High School Varsity Baseball Team Stops Game to Recognize Donor
Bert Lebhar, President of The Atlantic Remodeling Corporation, Presented Team Memorabilia - May 13, 2012 - Fallston Group
Triangle Grading and Paving Completes Storm Runoff Project in Raleigh’s Yorkgate Community
Burlington, N.C. Construction Company Turns Community’s Storm Damage Into Beautiful Landscape - May 12, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
Microsoft RMS POS Software Integrated to Seljax 3D Design and Estimating Software
Microsoft’s Retail Management System (RMS) point of sale software (POS) was fully integrated with Seljax Int’l Inc. advanced 3D building material design and estimating software. Microsoft’s RMS is the best known retail and service POS system in the world with many more features and benefits than proprietary systems. Seljax is a technology leader in the building materials industry by providing innovative estimating and 3D design software solutions. - May 11, 2012 - System Solutions LLC
Boston Cedar Enhances Its Purchasing Department with the Addition of Paul Burke
In an effort to be the best possible partner with the independent LBM dealer base, Boston Cedar happily announces the appointment of Paul Burke as a valued member of its Purchasing Department. In this role, Paul will apply his thirty-five years of industry experience, high integrity, good business... - May 11, 2012 - Boston Cedar
Archetype Group and AIA Associés Form an Unprecedented Partnership to Deliver World-Class Healthcare Facilities to South and South East Asia
Archetype Group, a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in South East Asia, announced today its new partnership with AIA Associés. AIA Associés, who recently opened an office in Beijing, is a French-based firm specialized in the development of high-quality and technical... - May 10, 2012 - Archetype Group
Starborn Industries Launches DECKFAST® METAL Fasteners for the Fast Growing Market of Steel Joist Deck Framing Systems
A Unique Fastener Approved for use with TREX® Elevations™ Steel Deck Framing & Wahoo® Decks Aluminum Joists - May 09, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Door and Window Contractors in Fort Worth, TX, Hire Online Marketing Firm to Reach Area Residents
Fort Worth-area home- and business owners in need of window replacement, door replacement, and patio door installation will soon have an easier time locating a contractor to tackle the job. Through a new partnership with online marketing firm Prospect Genius, Fort Worth–based company Comfort... - May 09, 2012 - Comfort Windows of America
Harvard Jolly Architecture Selected to Design Modernization of North Palm Beach Elementary School
Harvard Jolly Architecture was selected by The School District of Palm Beach County to design the modernization of North Palm Beach Elementary School. This $21.4 million modernization project will include the design and construction of a new two-story building and the remodeling and renovation of... - May 09, 2012 - Harvard Jolly Architecture
Quadrangle Properties, LLC, Sister Company of Triangle Properties (Tri/Quad), Was Named Developer of the Year by The Association for a Better Long Island
Tri/Quad received “The Association for a Better Long Island Developer of the Year” Award at the recent ABLI/CIBS Annual Long Island Real Estate Dinner. - May 08, 2012 - United Realty
Eco-Roofs Helps Butler University Students Complete First Campus Green Roof Installation Atop Pharmacy College Building
Biology student initiates green roof installation at University. - May 07, 2012 - Eco Roofs
MEGT Urges the Building Industry to Take Advantage of a Downturn in Business
MEGT Australian Apprenticeships Centre is contracted by the Australian government to provide free advice to businesses about upskilling their staff through apprenticeships and traineeships. - May 07, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd