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U.S. Concrete Supports “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity” World Class Monument

U.S. Concrete's Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has joined forces with Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd, a California-based building design firm, to support Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, the inspirational educational initiative sponsored by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Oakland, California. - September 16, 2011 - US Concrete

QA Graphics Introduces Partner Program for System Integrators

QA Graphics is proud to introduce a new partner program for control system integrators. By joining the partner program, integrators will be able to differentiate their business and increase revenue by reselling QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED). - September 15, 2011 - QA Graphics

Global Facility Management & Construction Welcomes New Director of Sales & Marketing

Global Facility Management & Construction is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robin Baskin Ladner to the position of Director of Sales & Marketing. Global specializes in diverse maintenance services for national and international retail chains. Robin has over 28 years of... - September 14, 2011 - Global Facility Management & Construction

Acoustifence® Noise Barrier Cuts Industrial Exhaust Fan Noise in Half at Provincetown Restaurant

Using 4 x 4 posts and Acoustifence material, Provincetown, Massachusetts contractor Deborah Paine built a framed noise barrier to block the ear-piercing sound emanating from a Restaurant situated just feet away from a neighboring three-story apartment building. - September 14, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

QA Graphics Introduces Partner Program

QA Graphics has worked with a number of system integrators, architects, engineers, building contractors, and others involved in the building industry, developing a variety of products and services to fit their needs. Their new partner program will allow clients to take advantage of this collection of capabilities as a whole. - September 14, 2011 - QA Graphics

CF Jordan Construction Welcomes New Project Manager, Brandon Perdue

CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas based commercial construction and construction management company welcomes their newest Dallas office team member, Brandon Perdue. Perdue is the new Project Manager for CF Jordan. Perdue has an extensive background in the construction industry acting as... - September 14, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction

Hathaway Finishes Over 100 Beds in 120 Days

Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. is eager to announce the completion of the Tallahassee Student Housing Project, consisting of the second phase of The Avenues, and two new communities, Vue and Paces, owned my Chance Partners, LLC. The $4.2M project was comprised of 8 buildings, 30 units, over... - September 11, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services

Rose Paving Relocates Atlanta Satellite Office to Norcross, Georgia

Ed Campbell, president of Rose Paving Co., announced today that the company has relocated its Atlanta satellite office to Norcross, Georgia. The new location is now open for business and is managed by Brandon Graf, director of the Southeast regional office. The relocation is necessary to... - September 08, 2011 - Rose Paving Company

Introducing Marcia Cole, Regional Sales Manager for Mountain Region MetalTech-USA

Formal announcement: Marcia Cole is now Regional Sales Manager for Mountain Region. - September 08, 2011 - MetalTech Global

Masonry Contractor in Chantilly, VA, Hires Online Advertisers for New SEO Campaign

Loudoun County Masonry, has hired Prospect Genius to improve their local online presence and to become more easily accessible to local residents. - September 08, 2011 - Loudoun County Masonry

August Home Sales Shatter All Time Record for LGI Homes

After a record breaking month in July, LGI Homes has beat the record again, ending August with 84 residential closings. That is a 47% increase from July, which had 57 closings. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder Magazine among America’s Largest Builders. LGI fully expects to be in... - September 07, 2011 - LGI Homes

Eos Group Announces Release of Eos Advisor Version 3.0

This release delivers several platform enhancements ensuring compatibility with the latest technologies and even greater stability. The inclusion of Project Analytics adds customizable reporting and comparison tools integrated within the familiar interface of Microsoft Excel. - September 07, 2011 - Eos Group

REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development

New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe

Outside the Lines Ranks #411 in Inc. Magazine’s 2011 Inc. 500 List of United States' Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Outside the Lines (OTL), a California-based design and themed construction company, has been named to the coveted 2011 Inc. 500 List of fastest-growing private U.S. companies. Inc. magazine ranked OTL No. 411 on its 30th annual Inc. 500. Within the construction industry, OTL ranks 17th. This is... - September 03, 2011 - Outside the Lines

CCA Announces Improvements to Gold Seal Construction Management Certification Program

Canadian Construction Association (CCA) today announced the planned improvement to its Gold Seal certification program for construction management professionals. In addition to changes to program requirements in terms of education, training and application fees, in the upcoming months CCA will launch an online application system, a learning management system facilitating preparing for the examination as well as improvements to how potential applicants can find information about the program. - September 03, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association

Earle Sherman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group

Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant with More Than 15 Years of Experience. - September 03, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

WhoCanHelp.com Helps Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Find Professional Service Providers

WhoCanHelp.com helps ABC Television Show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition find workers, volunteers and donations for their current project in Medford, Oregon. The Missoula, Montana based company hopes to help the TV Show link service providers with the opportunity to be a part of the community project. - September 02, 2011 - WhoCanHelp.com

Matthew Copple Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as a Project Manager

Civil Engineering Expert Joins Local Engineering Firm. - September 02, 2011 - SEPI Engineering Group

The BSC Group Arranges $74.6M Financing for 19 Property Portfolio Acquisition

The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it arranged $74.6M in financing for a 19-property self-storage portfolio acquisition. - September 01, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC

Nations Roof Appoints Burt Logan as President of Nations Roof of Florida and Robert Sifferd as Estimator/Project Manager of Nations Roof of Florida

Nations Roof reorganizes Orlando, Florida office. Appoints new leadership to better serve Clients. - September 01, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC

Greensleeves Increases Control Software Depth

Shane Mason has joined the Greensleeves team as part of the Controls Development Group. He will drive advanced energy modeling used by the company to increase the efficiency of HVAC systems. - September 01, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC

Rabine Paving Sponsors the Galapalooza

Rabine Paving is proud to support Parkways Foundation by sponsoring the 2011 Galapalooza. - September 01, 2011 - Rabine Group

Balfour Beatty Construction Hires Portnoy to Lead Public-Private Partnerships

Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the addition of Ken Portnoy as Vice President of Public-Private Partnerships. In this role, Portnoy will help lead and coordinate the pursuit and delivery of public-private partnerships (PPP) within all of Balfour Beatty Construction’s U.S. - August 31, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Manasquan Premium Fasteners Expands Product Line with Additions from Starborn Industries, Simpson Strong Tie® & 6 Lobe Star Drive Screws

Manasquan Premium Fasteners, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has expanded its extensive inventory with the addition of several new high-quality product offerings from Starborn Industries and Simpson Strong Tie®... - August 31, 2011 - Manasquan

Eos Group Inc. and Nomitech Announce Partnership

Eos Group is pleased to announce their new relationship as the strategic partner for Nomitech in the United States and Canada. The partnership with Nomitech expands Eos Group’s ability to engage global clients with a solution that aligns well with both North American and International... - August 29, 2011 - Eos Group

IBSTOCK BRICK Leads the Way on the 2012 BDA Brick Award Shortlist

IBSTOCK BRICK dominates the Brick Development Associations' Brick Awards shortlist, which recognise excellence in design and construction in brick, with 43 nominations. - August 29, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

A Better House Inc. Begins Construction on First Ever ICF Military Barracks

Nashville-Based Green Builders Chosen to Build Landmark ICF Housing in Fort Campbell - August 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.

Southbridge Homeowner Gets Rave Reviews for New Deck and Railing

Late summer into Fall can be a great time to get a deal on a new deck, especially if it is made with the latest weather-resistant materials. Old school of thought was that the wood deck has to be fresh in the spring or winter would take a toll on it. Not so with materials like AZEK, which resist rot, stains, splinters and scratches. A good cleaning and it's ready for that first Memorial Weekend barbecue. Marge Farrand a homeowner in Southbridge loves her new AZEK Deck and Railing! - August 27, 2011 - AZEK Building Products

FedGenius Announces Official Company Launch

FedGenius, a Federal business provider located in Frisco, TX announces its official company launch. - August 26, 2011 - FedGenius

Metal-Era Updates 3-Part CSI Specification for Fascia, Coping, Eave & Ridge Ventilation Systems

Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, has just released an updated guide specification. The new 3-part CSI specification includes all of Metal-Era’s fascia and coping systems in its Roof Edge Solutions division and all the eave and ridge... - August 26, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion

ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.

BioBased Insulation® Sealants Approved to Use USDA Biobased Product Label

Two high-density sealants marketed under the BioBased Insulation® brand have been approved to use the U.S. Department of Agriculture certified biobased product label. The label indicates that the products have been independently certified to meet USDA BioPreferredTM program standards for... - August 25, 2011 - BioBased Insulation

Ceram Launches New Service - Hygrothermal Performance Testing of External Wall Insulation (EWI) Systems to M.O.A.T. 22 and ETAG 004

Ceram extends the scope of its testing of external wall insulation (EWI) systems, following the investment in two bespoke hygrothermal rigs. - August 25, 2011 - Lucideon

Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc. Continues Growth with Expansion of Strategic Roof and Waterproofing Services in the U.S. Northeast Regional Market

Graywolf today announced further growth with the expansion of strategic roofing and waterproofing services for commercial, industrial and multi-family clients in the Northeast region of the U.S. - August 25, 2011 - Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc

Graywolf Announces Significant Product Development Progress for Innovative Roofing Products Designed to Mitigate Storm and Wind Damage

Graywolf has successfully completed rigorous wind tunnel testing which has confirmed the products ability to dramatically reduce wind uplift and mitigate potential wind damage for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. - August 25, 2011 - Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc

Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc. Expands Strategic Roof and Waterproofing Services Throughout Florida

Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc. continues growth with the expansion of strategic roofing and waterproofing services for commercial, industrial and multi-family clients throughout Florida. - August 25, 2011 - Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc

Rabine Group Supports Less Fortunate Children

The Rabine Group Foundation has partnered with the Palatine Park District to collect school supplies for needy children before classes begin. - August 24, 2011 - Rabine Group

QA Graphics Offers Educational Solutions for Fall Building Projects

QA Graphics provides architects, integrators, engineers, and others involved in new construction or retrofitting projects the opportunity to offer their clients an educational display that can inform building visitors about the sustainable building features they have put into effect. - August 24, 2011 - QA Graphics

The Woodlands, TX Roofing Credentials of Weather Guard Roofing

Credential tips for Woodlands Residents. Also, Weather Guard Roofing now has a new You Tube Video for viewing. - August 20, 2011 - Weather Guard Roofing

Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc. Releases New Website

Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc., a leading construction company based in Topeka, Kansas has released a new website: http://www.floydmcmillin.com The website of Floyd McMillin contains information and a list of places where you can connect with Floyd McMillin and McMillin... - August 19, 2011 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.

Mattamy Homes Teams with Beasley & Henley for Model Design

Award-winning Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to again provide dynamic Merchandising and Interior Detailing for two new Mattamy Homes town home models, located at The Reserve at Loch Lake (Lake Mary Blvd and Sterling Pine Road). The models will reflect the community’s appeal... - August 18, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

To Better Serve Locals, Concrete Contractors in Albany Now Working with SEO Company

Concrete Raising of Upstate New York has chosen Prospect Genius for the lead generation program in order to better serve their customers. - August 18, 2011 - Concrete Raising of Upstate New York

Urban Exteriors: A Decade Dedicated to High-Quality Decking & Woodworking in Brownstone Brooklyn, NYC

For the past decade, Steve Rayboy of Urban Exteriors has dedicated his livelihood to fulfilling the fine decking and woodworking needs of residents based throughout the historic Brownstone Brooklyn section of New York City, where nearly 60 percent of the area’s fabled brownstones fetch... - August 17, 2011 - Starborn Industries

QA Graphics Joins COSC, Combining Sustainable Education and Design

QA Graphics has joined the Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC), a non-profit membership organization that serves as Iowa's trusted educational resource for sustainable building. With both QA Graphics and COSC’s focus on providing education about sustainability, this relationship was a natural progression. - August 17, 2011 - QA Graphics

Collins Sports & Fitness Center Installs Lockers for a Tough Crowd

Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center in St. Albans VT has installed sturdy, durable partitions and lockers from Scranton Products in their hybrid school, sports team and community membership gym. The HDPE material resists vandalism, door slamming, bacteria and rust and are easy to clean. - August 16, 2011 - Scranton Products

QA Graphics’ BAS Image Module More Accessible for Niagara AX Users

QA Graphics®’ alliance partner, Lynxspring, Inc., has made QA Graphics’ BAS Image Module even more accessible by including a pre-installed version of the Module in the new release of their JENEsys® ProBuilder software for Tridium’s NiagaraAX platform. Lynxspring is a... - August 14, 2011 - QA Graphics