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PowerCAD, Inc. Announces the Opening of PowerCAD Drafting & Design Office in Rohnert Park, CA

PowerCAD Drafting & Design is an experienced team of CADD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) professionals that support AEC (Architectural, Engineer & Construction) industries utilizing 2D & 3D AutoCAD and related software. Led by President and CEO, Rick Pappas with 20 years of... - February 11, 2012 - PowerCAD Drafting & Design

Central Concrete Contributes to an Award Winning Community Project

Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a U.S. Concrete, Inc. operating company, today announced that it has received the 2012 AGC National Community Award as one of the contributors to the “Camp Via West” project in Cupertino, California. The “AGC in the Community Awards” will... - February 11, 2012 - US Concrete

Buric Serving as Consultant on Three High-Profile Cleveland Projects

$650 million worth of greenfield and renovation projects include new medical convention center. - February 11, 2012 - Buric

Riverside City College Opens School of Nursing & Math and Science Complex

Balfour Beatty Construction serves as construction manager on the recently completed $61M Riverside City College School of Nursing & Math and Science Complex. - February 10, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

With American Pride and Clients in Mind, Robert Sullivan Builder, Inc. Launches New Website

One more way to learn about the building, remodeling, and renovating services of a passionate builder. - February 10, 2012 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency

Eos Group Announces an Update to the Eos Piping Database 2011

Eos Group, Inc. has announced an update to their 2011 Piping Database. The Piping Database is designed to support construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers and contractors in the area of piping for facilities and industrial plants. - February 09, 2012 - Eos Group

Metro Construction Launches New Website, Services - Energy Efficiency and Web Presence Top Priorities

Metro Construction, a construction company operating in the Front Range area, is expanding its services and has a new goal of dominating the web in its market. - February 09, 2012 - Metro Construction

GiiResearch.com: Global Demand for Construction Aggregates to Exceed 48 Billion Metric Tons in 2015

Global market for construction aggregates is expected to increase 5.2 percent per year through 2015 to 48.3 billion metric tons. - February 09, 2012 - Global Information Inc.

Hathaway Commences on $59.1M in New Construction

Hathaway Construction Services, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is eager to announce the commencement of six new projects throughout the United States. The projects consist of nearly 1,000 Class A multi-family units, 100 senior living units and total over $59.1M in contracted value. Two of... - February 09, 2012 - Hathaway Construction Services

First Multiplatform Version for the GRAITEC Structural BIM Suite

GRAITEC, european software developer for modeling and drawing creation for the construction industry, announces the release of the GRAITEC Advance 2012 suite. Version 2012 represents a key milestone in the development of GRAITEC. In fact, the new Advance Steel software architecture allows it to work without an AutoCAD® license. - February 08, 2012 - GRAITEC Group

Rust-Oleum LeakSeal is Now Available at TheHardwareCity.com

Tired of using ineffective sealants for roof leaks and rusting cracks on your rain gutter? Order the best sealant in the market and have it delivered right to your doorstep. Rust-Oleum LeakSeal, a well-known sealant for leaks and cracks, is now available online at Hardware City. - February 07, 2012 - TheHardwareCity.com

Reef Worlds Next Generation Underwater Immersive Experiences for Resorts and Private Islands Hiring Global Sales Staff

Reef Worlds represents the cutting edge of resort development designing and building entire worlds underwater while offering safe and exciting immersive discovery experiences for resort and private island clients worldwide. Reef Worlds is currently hiring resort and private island sales staff for... - February 07, 2012 - Reef Worlds

China is Now the World’s Largest Importer of Softwood Lumber and Logs Despite a Slowdown in Imports During the 4Q/11

Reduced activities in the housing construction sector in China decreased importation of softwood logs and lumber in late 2011, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite the decline in the 4Q, total imports during 2011 reached a record high, making China the largest importer of logs and lumber in the world. - February 04, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Invisco Selects KPK for HVI-916 Testing for the State of California

Invisco Whole House Fan Co. has selected KPK to perform the detailed testing required by the State of California's Energy Commission. The tests involve test equipment designed to meet the Home Ventilation Institute's HVI-916 specification. - February 04, 2012 - Invisco

NYC/LI NARI Remodeling Company/Companies Take Regional Honors

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced the 151 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year)TM Winners in the 2012 competition, of which, 12 winners are members of the NYC/LI Chapter, based in the Melville, NY area. Judging for the regional projects took place at NARI’s... - February 04, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Senior Project Manager Joins Mckim & Creed's Tampa Office

The engineering, surveying and planning firm of McKim & Creed is pleased to announce that Thomas Brady Cross, PE has joined the company’s Tampa, Florida office as a senior project manager. - February 04, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Stoneyard.com Launches New Design Tool: Online Project Visualizer

Customers can now upload a picture of their home or stone project and try all of Stoneyard.com’s New England Stone Veneer options. Once customers do this, a before-and-after image is produced that highlights their choices. - February 04, 2012 - STONEYARD®

Deck Construction and Repair Company in Omaha, NE Hires Online Advertising Pro to Reach Homeowners

Superior Decks, Inc., a deck repair and construction company servicing the Omaha, NE, area has partnered with Prospect Genius, an online marketing company, to reach out to local homeowners in need of fence and deck restoration and installation. The move will help customers in need of professional... - February 03, 2012 - Superior Decks, Inc.

Novagard Solutions®, Inc. Introduces NOVAFLEX® Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant

Novagard Solutions®, Inc. introduces NOVAFLEX® Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant to meet the needs for a high performance, weatherproof building materials adhesive sealant, serving applications such as installation or repair of siding, trim, gutters, metal roofs, windows and doors for residential or commercial buildings. - February 03, 2012 - Novagard Solutions

Lou Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Adds New Equipment and Expands Excavating Capabilities

Bensalem, PA. Excavation Company Buys New Equipment and Schedules Safety Training - February 03, 2012 - Bencardino Excavating

Basalite Concrete Products, LLC Announces New Plant

Basalite® Expands to Meet Demand in British Columbia, Canada. - February 02, 2012 - Basalite Concrete Products, LLC

People360 Opens Cebu Office to Service Southern Philippines

People360 Consulting Corporation is a leading consulting organization in the Philippines that focuses on providing professional services and solutions on Occupational Safety and Health. It holds accreditations both as a Safety Training Organization or STO (Accreditation No. 1030-110311-0056) and a Testing Organization for Construction heavy equipment (Accreditation No. 1410-11052511-0012) issued by the Department of Labor and Employment. - February 01, 2012 - People360 Consulting Corporation

New Bayer Waterborne Polyurethane Technology Provides Fresh Coatings for Hospital Facility Managers

Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists have developed a waterborne polyurethane coatings technology for healthcare facilities that is just what the doctor ordered: it offers hospital facility managers a durable coating – which is inherently low in VOCs – that is resistant to harsh cleaners and disinfectants without sacrificing aesthetics. - February 01, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC

The Douglas Company Names Lisa Behrendt Director of People Development

Amidst Several New Hires, General Contractor Strengthens Human Capital Resources from the Inside Out. Lisa Behrendt, newly hired Director of People Development at The Douglas Company, has her mind set to strengthen the company's most important asset - its people. The road ahead calls for various talent management initiatives, skill building sessions and hands on training. - February 01, 2012 - The Douglas Company

Global Modular Systems Includes Installation with Softwall Clean Room Construction

Global Modular Systems has announced that they provide installation for their softwall clean room construction. The company offers both hardwall and softwall design and implementation services. Softwall clean rooms are fabricated and shipped within 3-5 business days, depending on the dimensions of... - February 01, 2012 - Global Modular Systems

People360 Gains Final Accreditation as Testing Organization for Heavy Equipment

People360 Consulting Corporation is a consulting organization that focuses on providing professional services and solutions on Occupational Safety and Health. It holds accreditations both as a Safety Training Organization or STO (Accreditation No. 1030-110311-0056) and a Testing Organization for Construction heavy equipment (Accreditation No. 1410-11052511-0012) issued by the Department of Labor and Employment. - February 01, 2012 - People360 Consulting Corporation

Rabine Group is Participating in a Career Preparation Event at Roosevelt University

Team members of the Rabine Group will be speaking with students and new graduates at Roosevelt about job preparation. - January 28, 2012 - Rabine Group

Wood Chip Exports from Latin America Reached a Record High in 2011, with Pulp Mills in Japan and Europe Being the Major Export Destinations

Global trade of wood chips has gone up substantially the past two years. Hardwood chip export from Chile, Uruguay and Brazil was up 43 percent in 2011 compared to 2009, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. A clear majority of the increase was Eucalyptus chips destined for pulp mills in Japan and Europe. - January 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Warning: Identify Drainage Problems Before Problems Occur

Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Watch for Signs of Drainage Problems - January 27, 2012 - Julian Construction

Precision Garage Door Earns Dealer Award from Northwest Door

Company earns Elite Dealer Status award for sales of residential and commercial garage doors. - January 27, 2012 - Precision Door Service Seattle

Contractors Floored by Bayer’s New Raw Materials for Concrete Topcoats

Coatings applicators have long struggled with changing temperatures and humidity levels in the field. Bayer MaterialScience LLC recognized this market need and developed a new raw material that translates into topcoats for decorative and industrial concrete that are more user-friendly. Bayer... - January 27, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC

Metal-Era Expands Online Continuing Education Schedule

Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces an expanded online webinar continuing education schedule for 2012, creating more continuing education credit opportunities for design professionals. Metal-Era now offers each webinar session,... - January 26, 2012 - Metal-Era, Inc.

McKim & Creed Vice President Earns National Certifications

Chris Browning, a vice president with the engineering, surveying and planning firm of McKim & Creed, has earned national pipeline assessment and documentation certifications from the National Association of Sewer Service Companies. He joins five others within McKim & Creed who have received... - January 26, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

McKim & Creed Professionals Earn National Certifications

Jason Savage, PE, CCCA, LEED AP, and Michael Perkins, CCCA, both of the engineering, surveying and planning firm of McKim & Creed, have earned national pipeline assessment and documentation certifications from the National Association of Sewer Service Companies. They join four others within the company who have received these certifications. - January 26, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Promotes Derek J. Lindenschmidt to Partner

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce the promotion to partner (with effect from January 1, 2012) of Derek J. Lindenschmidt. Since joining the firm in 2006, Derek’s practice has focused on representation of construction professionals in a wide variety of both... - January 25, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC

John Riggins LEED AP Joins CF Jordan Business Development Team

CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas-based commercial construction company announced today that John Riggins has joined the Dallas office as their new Director of Business Development. Riggins has more than 10 years of experience as a Project Manager and Project Engineer in commercial... - January 25, 2012 - CF Jordan Construction

Addison Homes Principals Listed Amongst "50 Most Influential People"

Todd & Michelle Usher of Addison Homes have been included in Greenville Business Magazine’s list of “Greenville's 50 Most Influential People in 2011.” As principals of Addison Homes -- a residential builder headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina -- the Ushers were selected in large part for their impact on energy-efficient housing and sustainable construction. - January 25, 2012 - Addison Homes

Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC

PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com

Northport, NY Resident Meets Local Deckbuilding Codes with Support from Manasquan Premium Fasteners

Snugly tucked between Northport Harbor, Long Island Sound and hundreds of miles of woods and marshland to the east, Northport Village in Suffolk County, New York is well-known throughout the northeast for its scenic parks and beaches, secluded waterfront and quaint 19th century architecture. A... - January 24, 2012 - Manasquan

Floor Plan Evaluation for Increased Sales: International Builder Show

Award-winning interior designer, Troy Beasley, ASID will bring his considerable knowledge and skills to the Interior Design Review Workshop at the International Builder Show (IBS) on Feb 10, 2012. Builders and developers will have 25 minutes of Beasley’s one-on-one floor plan advice, as he... - January 22, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

QA Graphics to Introduce Mobile Energy Dashboard App at AHR Expo

QA Graphics, a leading provider of energy dashboards, is pleased to announce that they will unveil a new mobile application feature for their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard product during the AHR Expo. QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard makes building performance... - January 22, 2012 - QA Graphics

Triple Glazing Now Available from Diamond Glass

Diamond Glass and Windows Ltd add Triple Glazing to their products. - January 22, 2012 - Diamond Glass & Windows Ltd

Stephen Dent Construction Announces Major Relocation to CT

Stephen Dent Construction, and major player in the green building movement, has announced that the corporate headquarters will be moving from Milwaukee, WI to Greenwich, CT. This announcement was alluded to yesterday in a social networking posting on the company’s LinkedIn account. President... - January 21, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction

The Commercial Real Estate Market in New York City Sees $24 Billion in Sales in 2011, Up 32% Y-o-Y

With over $24 billion in sales, the commercial real estate market in New York City saw a sharp recovery in 2011 from its recessionary lows, up 32% over 2010, and up a staggering 193% over 2009, according to an analysis released by PropertyShark. The market had a solid performance throughout the... - January 20, 2012 - PropertyShark.com

Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of FORTUNE's Best Employers for 2012

For the third consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list. The company ranks #44 in 2012, following a #40 ranking in 2011, and #76 in... - January 20, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Scott Nowatzki Named National Accounts Manager at Starborn Industries

Scott Nowatzki has been named national accounts manager at Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry. He is responsible for developing new business opportunities, expanding relationships with existing clients and training customers... - January 19, 2012 - Starborn Industries