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General Contractor in Bergen County Uses SEO Pros to Better Serve Locals

For families looking for home builders or general contractors in Bergen County, NJ, life just got a lot easier. Bella Construction Services, a custom home builder serving clients from Cliffside Park to Teaneck, is announcing their new online advertising campaign with Prospect Genius. This search... - March 31, 2012 - Bella Construction Services

USA SHADE & Fabric Structures, Inc. Is Proud to Announce the Opening of a New Regional Office in Naples, Florida.

USA SHADE & Fabric Structures, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of a new regional office in Naples, Florida. Dale Campion, Senior Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Division notes, “Naples is the perfect community to launch our expansion. We are excited about the opportunities... - March 31, 2012 - USA Shade & Fabric Structures Florida

Construction Company Compares "Replacement" with "Repair"

Company Issues Public Information to Clarify Difference in Foundation Safety Issues - March 30, 2012 - Julian Construction

Julian Construction Provides Online Sources of Safety Information

Construction Company in Southern California Seeks to Raise Earthquake Awareness - March 30, 2012 - Julian Construction

Balfour Beatty Construction Completes $12 Million in Child Development Centers for U.S. Navy

At a dedication ceremony today, Naval Base Coronado and Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the completion of two child development centers – one new facility on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and another expansion facility at Naval Air Station North Island. The two facilities together... - March 29, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Oldcastle Precast Helps Construct Green Affordable Housing for Families in Need

Oldcastle Precast provided structural precast concrete building components for the new development at Forest Houses in New York. It is part of the largest municipal housing plan in the nation. - March 28, 2012 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc

New Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Liner & Encapsulation Liner Supplier

Nash Distribution is proud to announce it is now supplying WhiteCap crawl space vapor barriers. - March 27, 2012 - Nash Distribution

Derrick Donegan Joins Precision Walls as Sales Estimator

Precision Walls, Inc. is excited to announce the newest addition to their estimating team, Derrick Donegan. Donegan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University and an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology from Air... - March 24, 2012 - Precision Walls, Inc

iScrap App Creator Featured in Construction Industry Podcast Tech Tips Segment

Featured in Tech Tips, iScrap App Creator discusses the benefits of using the iScrap App in the Construction Industry. - March 23, 2012 - iScrap App

Novagard Solutions and NEMEON Have Announced Today Novagard’s Preferred Vendor Status

Novagard Solutions and NEMEON have announced today Novagard’s Preferred Vendor status for the supply of NOVAFLEX Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant and Metal Roof Sealant for NEMEON’s 480 member locations located in the U.S. and Canada serving the roofing and siding building materials markets. - March 23, 2012 - Novagard Solutions

Alliance Solutions Group Becomes Authorized Dealer for Sage Abra HRMS

Sage HRMS has added the Sage North America Partner of the Year as a value added reseller: Alliance Solutions Group, LLC. - March 23, 2012 - Alliance Solutions Group, LLC

Announcing the Second Edition of the Piping System Fundamentals Book

Engineered Software, Inc. today announced the release of the second edition of its book, Piping System Fundamentals: A Complete Guide to Gaining A Clear Picture of Fluid Piping Systems. The second edition was co-written by CEO and Chief Engineer of Engineered Software, Ray T. Hardee, P.E., and Jeffrey L. Sines, Training Manager and Engineer for Engineered Software. - March 22, 2012 - Engineered Software, Inc.

John Lively & Associates of Dallas, TX Receives Houzz’s 2012 "Best of Remodeling" Award

First-Ever Survey & Analysis of More Than 1.2 Million Members Reveals Top-Rated Professionals and Current Design Trends from Across the Country - March 22, 2012 - John Lively & Associates

Balfour Beatty Construction Hires New Senior Vice President for Houston Division

Balfour Beatty Construction adds John Waltz as senior vice president for the Houston division’s Large Projects group. - March 21, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Kunysz Construction Selects Fasturtle for Website Design

Southern California based company, Kunysz Construction has launched a new website focusing on its residential and commercial storm damage restoration services. - March 21, 2012 - Fasturtle Technologies

Basalite Concrete Pavers Help Beautify Pittsburg, CA

The City of Pittsburg revitalizes a community focal point by incorporating a green project to the Town Plaza. - March 21, 2012 - Basalite Concrete Products, LLC

Robert Macia Named President of Stewart Engineering

Chief Operating Officer to Lead Raleigh-Based Engineering Firm - March 21, 2012 - Stewart

U.S. Concrete Precast Group Earns Top Award for Providing a Stabilizing Force for the Military

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its San Diego-based U.S. Concrete Precast Group-Southern California earned the top prize in the Underground Division of the annual Creative Use of Precast Awards sponsored by the National Precast Concrete Association. The CUP Awards for 2011... - March 20, 2012 - US Concrete

Eucalyptus and Pine Log Prices in Brazil Close to All-Time Highs in the 4Q/11

Wood costs for pulp mills and sawmills in Brazil have gone up over the past few years, reaching their highest levels in over 20 years in 2011, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, towards the end of the year, Eucalyptus and pine log prices fell, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar. - March 20, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Parking Lot Presentation to Educate World’s Leading Retailers at PRSM2012 National Conference

C.B. Kuzlik, senior vice president, and Mike Condon, senior national account executive, both of Rose Paving Co., will deliver an interactive lecture on the lifecycle and maintenance of pavement in an April speaking engagement at the Professional Retail Store Maintenance (PRSM) 2012 National... - March 19, 2012 - Rose Paving Company

Green Engineering: For the Good of the Earth and Its People

Precision Structural Engineering is one of the major forerunners in the green movement. The company truly understands that in order to "build green," construction must take place without destruction. The concept of green is not a new one, however, due to the environmental damage our world... - March 18, 2012 - Precision Structural Engineering Inc.

McKim & Creed CEO Attends White House Workshop on Sustainable Infrastructure

McKim & Creed Chairman and CEO Michael W. Creed, PE, Ph.D., was one of 80 A/E/C industry and federal agency executives invited to participate in a Roundtable Conversation titled “Executing a Sustainable Infrastructure Vision” at the White House on March 9. The event was co-hosted by... - March 18, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

DCT Roofing Solutions Encourages North Texas Roofing Services to Prepare for Storm Season

DCT Roofing Solutions has just announced that storm season is approaching and that residential and commercial property owners should prepare for extreme weather conditions with North Texas roofing services. Storm season in Texas is known to damage roofs, and as home and business owners, precautions... - March 17, 2012 - DCT Roofing Solutions

DCT Roofing Solutions Announces New Impact Resistant Shingles to Roofing in Denton Services

DCT Roofing Solutions has just released new impact resistant shingles to their line of products for their roofing in Denton, Texas customers. Impact resistant shingles provide the benefit of standing against the elements including even the most severe wind, rain and falling branches. Shingles... - March 17, 2012 - DCT Roofing Solutions

Rust-Oleum Zinsser Peel Stop® Triple Thick is Now Available Exclusively at TheHardwareCity.com

Are you sick and tired of peeling paint, weathered surfaces, worn wood and cracks ruining your paint surface? Get a flawless finish and a ready-to-paint surface with more flexibility that is ready in as little as two hours, and enjoy more options when it comes to top coats with Rust-Oleum’s Triple Thick primer. No more hunting down for the perfect primer, get Rust-Oleum Zinsser Peel Stop® today. - March 16, 2012 - TheHardwareCity.com

Modular Cubicles Producer ACISCO Promotes Its Environmentally Sound Materials and Building Practices

ACISCO, a manufacturer specializing in modular stations as well as conference and reception room furniture, is highlighting the green nature of its building materials. - March 16, 2012 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting

McKim & Creed Acquires Texas Surveying Company

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, Geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announced today that it has acquired a 31-person AECOM survey operation based in Texas, formerly known as SURVCON. The Texas group will operate under the name SURVCON, a Division of... - March 16, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Oldcastle Precast Completes Turn-Key Satellite Telecommunications Facility for Pinpoint Communications

Oldcastle Precast has announced the completion of a major Satellite Uplink Collocation Tier 2 facility located in North Platte, Nebraska. The project was a turnkey design-build facility constructed for Pinpoint Communications as well as designed to meet the collocation needs of a major satellite... - March 15, 2012 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc

Announcing Keene Building Product’s Newest Patent: a Highly Compressible Layer of Fabric for Their Sound Mat

Keene Building Products is pleased to announce the issuance of the patent for their muffling technology. The new “MT” product has been installed in many million square feet of multi-family housing, and the concept has been acknowledged officially under patent protection by the US Patent... - March 14, 2012 - Keene Building Products

America’s DeckBuilder: Partnering with Starborn Industries to Provide Uncompromised Quality to Southern & Central New Jersey

As the owner of America’s DeckBuilder Custom Decks & Railings in Barnegat, New Jersey, Gary Daley has spent the past 15 years dedicated to providing residents throughout the southern and central areas of the state with uncompromised quality. As a result, Daley has worked steadily building... - March 14, 2012 - Starborn Industries

Amazing Spaces® - Medical Center, Celebrates Its Grand Opening with a Toast to the Community and a Donation Gift to the Shriners Hospitals for Children

The newest location of Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers opens mid-March and is located at the crossroads of the Medical Center, West University and Rice Village (2412 W. Holcombe Blvd.). Amazing Spaces will celebrate its Grand Opening on April 20th by inviting their friends and new neighbors to stop by for introductions, fun and festivities between 11AM and 2PM. Enjoy made-to-order crepes, wine tastings, and multiple prize giveaways. - March 13, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?

At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds

PRSM Invites Rabine Paving America to Speak at National Conference

Ryan Laughlin, Senior Vice President of Global Engineering at the Rabine Group, is invited to speak of pavement best practices at the PRSM Trade Show. - March 11, 2012 - Rabine Group

Smart eBinder Version 3.0 is Now Available

A new version of SmarteBinder software has been released by Visus Technologies. - March 11, 2012 - Visus Technologies

Electrochromic Glass Windows Market Expected to Nearly Quadruple to Over $2.1 Billion by 2017

Smart window technologies will grow significantly in the coming decade on the basis of their ability to improve energy efficiencies. - March 10, 2012 - Global Information Inc.

Tampa Palms Developer Completes Vision for Phase II Construction at Tampa Palms Professional Center

With occupancy rates hovering around 90 percent, Tampa Palms Professional Center rounds out its current inventory with eight oversized maxi suites ready to open in March. - March 09, 2012 - Tampa Palms Professional Center

Structural Engineering Firm Supports American Military and Government

Precision Structural Engineering, Inc. has been working hand in hand with Big Top Shelters in order to provide structural engineering for the American military. The work they are doing will affect military bases throughout the country. They have already put their expertise to good use by completing... - March 09, 2012 - Precision Structural Engineering Inc.

Niklas Group Finalist in 2011 SAM Awards

Casel on 17th by Niklas Group is a finalist for two 2011 SAM Awards. - March 09, 2012 - Niklas Group

Illinois Construction Company, G2 Builders Hires Stephanie Adamczyk

G2 Builders is proud to announce and welcome Stephanie Adamczyk as the company’s newest Assistant Project Manager. Adamczyk will be responsible for cost control, scheduling, design/build, quality control, and client relationships. Stephanie joins the G2 team after recently completing her... - March 09, 2012 - G2 Builders

Hard Money Bankers, LLC Now Offering Builder Loans

New niche in the real estate investment market has lead to HMB to begin offering loans to builders. - March 08, 2012 - Hard Money Bankers

Los Angeles County Offers $900 Discount on Green Building Workshops

Workshops Help Contractors Participate in Rebate Programs and Get More Green Building Jobs - March 08, 2012 - Build It Green

Government Funds Town’s Trip to Eco Centre

The Government’s Local Energy Assessment Fund is paying for representatives from Ashburton in Devon to visit the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon to discover how they can make their town more energy efficient. - March 07, 2012 - National Self Build & Renovation Centre

Muli Announces Ngipi PLUS Project Accounting for Commercial Contractors

Established Project Accounting Software developer, Muli, launches new entry level product for Contractors. - March 07, 2012 - Muli Management Pty Ltd

Balfour Beatty Construction Offices Achieve LEED Certification

Balfour Beatty Construction earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications for two of its own office locations on the East Coast. - March 07, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

From A (Antique Brass) to Z (Zinc), Mutual Screw & Supply Now Offering a Full Line of Fastener Finishes

Mutual Screw & Supply, with a massive online warehouse of more than 75,000 fasteners, is adding a wide variety of fastener finishes for its customers. Finishes typically serve two functions: To either increase the anti-corrosive properties of the fastener or to add a decorative or distinctive... - March 06, 2012 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc

Douglass Colony Expands Services and Product Offerings

Douglass Colony adds two new product types to stay on the forefront of changing industry standards. - March 04, 2012 - Douglass Colony

Indianapolis to be Site of Premier Green Building and Sustainability Conference in May 2012

The Indiana Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is host for the 9th annual "Greening the Heartland" Regional Conference (GTH2012) at the Indianapolis Convention Center from May 16th to 18th of this year. Over 1200 attendees from the 12 state Heartland Region are expected. - March 04, 2012 - USGBC Indiana