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Stonhard Launches Stongard, a Product Family That Provides Long-Term Solutions for Moisture Control
Stonhard’s newest product family, Stongard, provides solutions to address moisture control issues in a variety of environments. - August 11, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Rinox Products Replace Faulty Wall; Give Homeowners a Sigh of Relief
Homeowners were growing concerned with the failing timber wall originally installed to retain earth and support the back end of the home’s driveway. Rinox products provided a permanent and attractive solution, creating happy homeowners. - August 10, 2011 - Rinox
Sika Sarnafil's Stanley Graveline Receives ASTM William C. Cullen Award
Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, is pleased to announce that Stanley Graveline, Vice President, Technical Services, has received the William C. Cullen Award from ASTM International in recognition of his long-time outstanding... - August 10, 2011 - Sika Sarnafil
Addison Homes Wins National Safety Award
Addison Homes in Greenville, SC, wins a national Safety Award for Excellence for its comprehensive efforts designed to ensure an accident-free work environment for employees, trade partners and vendors. - August 10, 2011 - Addison Homes
Rocksolid Stone Works Achieves Certification to Fabricate PaperStone, a 100% Eco-Friendly, Recycled Solid Surface
Countertop Fabricator of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone Adds an Environmentally-Friendly Choice to their Extensive Product Offerings - August 10, 2011 - Rocksolid Surfaces
STATE Contracting, Inc. Attends 2011 Business Opportunity Conference
Carolina's Minority Supplier Development Council’s 34th Annual Event Scheduled for Aug. 10 - August 10, 2011 - State Contracting
GFRC Construction Group Announces Mike Kavanaugh President
Mike Kavanaugh "The Grandfather of GFRC"; President of GFRC Construction Group. - August 09, 2011 - GFRC Construction Group
Synergy Builders Inc, Announces Its Participation at the College of DuPage Home Show
Synergy Builders Inc, a design-build home remodeling company, announces its participation at the College of DuPage Home Show in Glen Ellyn Illinois, Chicago along with 100 additional vendors. - August 08, 2011 - Synergy Builders
Synergy Builders Invites You to Participate in Their Upcoming Raffle on Facebook
Synergy Builders, a design-build home remodeling company invites you to participate in their upcoming raffle on Facebook and spread the word about their services. - August 08, 2011 - Synergy Builders
Synergy Builders Thanks Everyone Who Participated in Facebook Raffle for a Brand New iPad 2
Synergy Builders held its Facebook raffle for a brand new iPad 2 on June 6th 2011. They would like to thank everyone who participated and helped in spreading the word about Synergy Builders. - August 08, 2011 - Synergy Builders
New Home Sales Soar for LGI Homes with a Record Breaking July
LGI Homes is pleased to announce that July was a record breaking month for residential closings. With a previous closing record of 56 in October of 2010, LGI Homes reached 57 closings on new homes in July 2011, an all-time high for the homebuilder. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder... - August 06, 2011 - LGI Homes
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Purchases Enviro-Systems Corporation
Oldcastle Precast, Inc., a premier provider of precast concrete products, today announced that it has acquired Enviro-Systems Corporation - August 06, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Rabine Paving Sponsors CAI Homeowners Forum
Communication Associations Institute uses the state of the art Rabine Group Academy Auditorium to host their Homeowners Forum. - August 06, 2011 - Rabine Group
Housing Slump Boosts Screened Porches’ Popularity
Long® Fence recommends screened porches for homeowners who want to extend their living space. Screened porches can be used for many activities, and they increase a home’s appeal when built correctly with high-quality materials. According to a 2010 Fannie Mae National Housing Survey,... - August 05, 2011 - Long Fence
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
Rabine Group to Install the First Tubular Solar Panel System in the Midwest
The Rabine Group will be starting the reconstruction of a sustainable roof at its Schaumburg headquarters, the first tubular, photovoltaic solar panel roof that fully integrates with white roof membranes - August 05, 2011 - Rabine Group
Los Feliz Home Builder Reveals the Company's Home, Kitchen and Bathroom Designs
Fine Designs by Roger Perron, Inc., a Los Feliz general contractor has launched a new website, which focuses on the company's innovative home, kitchen and bathroom designs at www.RogerPerron.com/los-feliz/. - August 05, 2011 - Los Feliz Construction
Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc. Announces Expansion of Strategic Roof and Waterproofing Consulting Services in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metrolplex Market
Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc., today announced further progress in its strategic growth initiative focused on professional roof and waterproofing services for key commercial, industrial and multi-family clients in the Dallas Fort Worth region. - August 04, 2011 - Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Orlando, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Defective “Chinese" Drywall. - August 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Boston Cedar Adds a Social Media Platform to Its Marketing Strategy
"This key initiative will continue to become an integral part of the overall marketing strategy for the company going forward," said Paul Colliton, Boston Cedar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. - August 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Rabine Group is Honored to be No. 19 in Crain's Fast Fifty List of 2011
Crain’s Chicago recognizes the Rabine Group in this year’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies List for the second year in a row. - August 03, 2011 - Rabine Group
The Right Window Company Announces "Right Now Program"
Now, in addition to manufacturing vinyl windows in a made-to-order fashion, The Right Window Company will begin to stock one hundred of the most popular vinyl window sizes so that contractors and DIY-ers can come in and pick them up for projects that same day. - August 02, 2011 - The Right Window Company
Metal-Era’s ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Tested Fascia Outperforms Other System
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that the performance of its Anchor-Tite Standard Fascia System was successfully tested during a severe thunderstorm in Wittenberg, WI, which damaged many other surrounding buildings. On July 20,... - August 02, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Acoustiblok® and QuietFiber® Layered to Quiet Residential Generator in Maryland Homeowner’s Weekend DIY Sounproofing Project
Acoustifence and QuietFiber are combined in a weekend DIY soundproofing project for a Maryland homeowner looking to quiet his backyard emergency generator. - August 01, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Rinox Products Allow Homeowners to Extend Living Space to the Outdoors
Rinox Products allow a homeowner to match their new backyard patio to the look of their existing home, while also extending their living space to the outdoors. - July 29, 2011 - Rinox
Purdue University Engages MySmartPlans for ASHE Case Study
Purdue University, in conjunction with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering, has selected MySmartPlans to provide Project Information Management services on case study for renovations being performed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - July 29, 2011 - MySmartPlans
FABLOGIC Metal Composite Panel Project Featured in MetalMag
FABLOGIC(TM) by BAMCO, Inc., an award-winning leader in the design and fabrication of composite metal panels, is proud to have one of its projects featured in the May/June 2011 issue of MetalMag. The featured project is the Loggia Athletic Center at Grinnell College in Iowa. The athletic center... - July 29, 2011 - BAMCO, Inc.
Badger Insulated Pipe Creates New Tubing for Outdoor Wood Furnaces with Much Less Heat Loss
Badger Insulated Pipe manufactures insulated pipe for Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Solar applications and Geo Thermal applications. Badger Insulated Pipe has recently developed a 5 wrap Insulated pex tubing. This was developed to replace the foam insulated or other expensive insulated pipe for... - July 28, 2011 - Badger Insulated Pipe
Nations Roof LLC Appoints Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas – Charlotte, North Carolina
Nations Roof announced the appointment of Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas, LLC, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rich Nugent, CEO of Nations Roof said, "We are pleased that Kevin Warf has joined Nations Roof at this critical stage in... - July 28, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Launches New “VITAL” Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Program
Strategic Tagging System Simplifies ITM Processes and Increases Accuracy - July 28, 2011 - The Moran Group
Rose Paving Opens Satellite Office in Streamwood, IL
Ed Campbell, President of Rose Paving Co., announced today that the company has continued its expansion efforts by opening a satellite office in Streamwood, IL. The new location is now open for business and is managed by Rose Paving’s Vice President, Tim Chimack, who currently oversees a... - July 27, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
LI Green Building Material Firm to Rebuild Snow-Damaged Warehouse
OceanSafe’s Green and Durable Materials to be Used to Rebuild Crazy Billy’s Wine & Spirits Snow-Damaged Warehouse - July 27, 2011 - Oceansafe
DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField
DLR Group solar system design at FedExField for NRG Energy can produce enough power to run stadium on non-game days, support energy needs on game days for Washington Redskins. - July 25, 2011 - DLR Group
Stephen Dent Construction Forms Daughter Company
Stephen Dent Construction, a leader in commercial and residential homebuilding in Wisconsin, announced today that they are forming a daughter company to work specifically in Green Building. Stephen Dent is already one of the biggest supporters of green building throughout Wisconsin, and with this... - July 24, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction
Rate My Contractor Launches, Developed by HATHWAY
Rate My Contractor, an online rate and review service launched a new website developed by HATHWAY, a San Luis Obispo-based web marketing agency. Serving as Rate My Contractor’s lead digital agency, HATHWAY built the site from the ground up, creating a space for homeowners to find reliable,... - July 23, 2011 - HATHWAY
Willox Promoted to Regional Position, Cunningham Hired at Division for Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has promoted Lori Willox to Chief Financial Officer of its South Central region and hired Jim Cunningham as the new North Texas Division Director of Business Development for Interiors and Special Projects. In her new role, Willox will help develop and drive the... - July 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
CF Jordan Construction Receives Exemplary Award
CF Jordan team awarded Silver Award - July 22, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System
In response to complaints from neighbors, a Woodside, California homeowner installed a combination of Acoustifence and QuietFiber noise reduction materials in the large housing unit that contains a bevy of pumps, pipes, and electrical equipment necessary to run the many features of his mountainside infinity pool. - July 21, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services
Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Rabine Group Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
The Rabine Group is pleased to announce that BBB standards are now met is an Accredited Business. - July 20, 2011 - Rabine Group
Preserve at Fredericksburg Takes Home Large Wins
Pacific Coast Builders Conference Honors CF Jordan with Grand Awards - July 18, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Replaces Drainage Pipe for Hazleton’s “Broad Street Betterment Program”
Reinforced precast concrete pipe, and RCP pipe fittings for the large drainage project along Route 93 Broad St., Hazleton, Luzerne County as part of the “Broad Street Betterment Program.” - July 16, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Basement Contractors in Manassas, VA, Hire Online Advertising Leader to Help Customers Find Services
Quality Waterproofing, LLC, located in Manassas, Virginia has hired Prospect Genius, an online marketing company to better serve local residents in need of basement waterproofing. - July 15, 2011 - Quality Waterproofing, LLC
Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC of Lake Forest, IL Acquires Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC (“TLC”), of Cranbury, N.J. Nearly Doubling in Size
Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC has acquired Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC, a leasing services provider of new and previously owned technology equipment, increasing Kingsbridge’s Total Assets in excess of $420 MM and bringing the total original equipment cost financed in their portfolio to approximately... - July 14, 2011 - Kingsbridge Holdings LLC
Regional Manager Role Filled by Experienced F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Employee
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems announced today that effective June 1, 2011, Brian Harding will assume the position of Regional Manager as long-time employee Gene Mcalester retires from the role. As Regional Manager, Mr. Harding will be developing and servicing new and existing accounts to... - July 14, 2011 - The Moran Group
FlexiDry Floor Screeds Go by Their Word of Quick Drying Time and Quality- Reveals Customer Survey Report
A recent customer service survey reports a very positive set of scores for the drying time and quality FlexiDry offers to floor screeding projects. Drying time and quality being two of the vital aspects that customers look for in a fast drying screed, FlexiDry is happy to have delivered on their word of quick drying time and supreme quality. - July 14, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Boston Brick and Stone Offers Free Estimates for Patios and Pergolas
Announces Patios and Pergolas are an ideal accompaniment to your pool - July 14, 2011 - Boston Brick and Stone
Operation: Coming Home Hosts 2011 Victory for Vets Sunset Ride July 23
Event to Support Joint Volunteer Project’s Goal to Donate Homes to Disabled Veterans Who Have Served in the Middle East. - July 13, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Seaspray Leads the Way with New Energy Efficiency Regulations
Energy efficiency regulations for swimming pool and spa construction have been revised, and Seaspray Pools is proud to continue providing quality pools that embrace industry standards. The new Building Code of Australia regulations became effective in May 2011 and will affect the construction of... - July 08, 2011 - Seaspray Pools
Rabine Group Company Legally Changes Its Name
Rabine Paving’s official name has been Gary Rabine and Sons, Inc until recently when it was officially changed to Rabine Paving, LLC. - July 08, 2011 - Rabine Group