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Construction Digital Takes a Look Inside TD Bank’s Net-Zero Energy Store in the April Issue
An inside look at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store in Florida - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
The Top Projects in Central America in April’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates buildings inspired by the natural world, offers an inside looked at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store and profiles the top projects in Central America in the April issue. April’s... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Terrapin Modular Buildings Pave the Way for the Future
Modular building is fast becoming the method of choice in the construction industry. Terrapin has been at the forefront of this industry for over 60 years, and is continually striving to be a market leader. Its partnership with Avanti architects reflects this. - April 11, 2011 - Terrapin Ltd
Automated Tracker’s Construction Scheduling Software Reports Business Increase in Home Building Industry
Automated Trackers, the providers of the construction scheduling software, Supervisors Automated Manager, (SAM) and the Vendors Information Console,(VIC) are drastically changing the way that home builders work as a team, to combine their separate efforts into one efficient force of organizational... - April 10, 2011 - Automated Trackers
Restaurant Noise Silenced with QuietFiber®
Distracting clatter in restaurants is easily silenced with QuietFiber, the newest noise absorbing material from Acoustiblok, Inc. - April 08, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
New FABLOGIC Brand of Composite Metal Panels Announced
BAMCO, Inc. Unveils Expanded Product Line to US National Market. - April 08, 2011 - BAMCO, Inc.
Lake Norman Home Builders Association to Address Housing Regulation Issues at Luncheon Presentation
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) will present a discussion on government housing regulations, and how those regulations affect the housing market and the current economy. - April 08, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Royal Oaks Building Group Expands Into the Colony at Lexington Plantation
Triangle Home Builder Launches Third Section of New Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - April 08, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
FlexiDry Enhancing Energy Efficiency for ModernaHus, the New Green Housing Solution for the UK
FlexiDry F1/7 day dry screed has been chosen for installation over 9500sm of under floor heating for ModernaHus. The innovative green home concept from Sweden is being introduced in the UK by Scandinavian contractors Skanska, after years of trials to adapt the system for the UK market and environment. FlexiDry has been found to help immensely in enhancing the energy efficiency by improving the conduction of heat from the under floor heating systems, and reducing thermal losses. - April 08, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Rabine Group Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Schaumburg-based company goes above and beyond IREM standards. - April 07, 2011 - Rabine Group
OGCA Endorses Biddingo’s Efforts to Redefine Construction Bidding
General contractors will now be able to broadcast "eInvitations" to subcontractors and receive quotes online - April 06, 2011 - Biddingo.com
Ibstock Brick Launches New Online Portfolio
Ibstock Brick launches online reference guide for architects and designers building with brick. - April 06, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Handyman Service in Thompson, CT, Joins with Web Advertisers to Aid Customers in Finding Them Online
Located near Providence, RI, Go 2 Guys is a handyman service and remodeling contractor that just signed up with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company. This will make it easier for local homeowners to find the home improvement services they need via major search engines. - April 06, 2011 - Go 2 Guys, LLC
New I-lighting™ Web Site Showcases “Lighting Simplified” Benefits
Web Site Launch Highlights DeckLighting™ & StairLighting® System Features, Instructional Videos & Local Contractors Listings - April 05, 2011 - iLighting
9 Reasons to Choose a Privacy Fence for Your Home
As more homeowners choose to install privacy fences to help secure their property and lower insurance premiums, having clear definitions about the purpose of the fence will help with determining the material and style of the fence. Long® Fence, one of the largest residential fencing contractors... - April 05, 2011 - Long Fence
Boston Cedar Adds 2011 AZEK Trim and Moulding Profiles to It's Distribution Roster
Boston Cedar has been a premier US AZEK distributor since 2003 and 2011 is the most exciting year yet. With several new innovative AZEK Building Products offerings across all five all lines, AZEK continues to be the brand leader for low-maintenance exterior building products. - April 05, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Boston Cedar Proudly Adds Three New 2011 AZEK Deck Products to It's Product Roster
Boston Cedar has been a premier northeast US AZEK distributor since 2003 and 2011 is the most exciting year yet. With several new innovative AZEK Building Products offerings involving all lines, AZEK continues to be the brand leader for low-maintenance exterior building products. - April 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Julian Construction Gives Top Five Reasons Why Foundations Fail
Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), a Los Angeles-based construction company that specializes in foundation repair, says there are five main reasons why foundations fail... - April 03, 2011 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Says Caissons Can Help Support Homes Built on Expansive Soil
According to construction and foundation repair expert Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, caissons can help stabilize homes built on active and expansive soil. - April 03, 2011 - Julian Construction
Flooring Contractor in St. Paul, Mn, Reaches Out to Local Clients with Help from Web Marketing Pro
Ace Flooring & Services, a flooring specialist in St. Paul, announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company, in order to increase online visibility and connect with more local homeowners on the Web. - April 03, 2011 - Ace Flooring & Services, LLC
The Green Union Returns to NYC
The Building Green Expo and Workshops is back in its 4th year and has partnered off with Green America Public Private Partnership and UrbanGoGreen to help make New York Greener. - April 03, 2011 - Building Green Expo and Workshops
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Metal-Era's Thom Cain Promoted to Northeastern Regional Sales Manager
Metal-Era Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that Thom Cain has been promoted to Northeastern Regional Sales Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the sales efforts of Roof Edge Solutions, Edge Systems One and Airflow... - March 31, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Christa Morrison Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as Marketing Manager
Marketing Professional Joins Local Engineering Firm - March 31, 2011 - SEPI Engineering Group
Boston Cedar Announces a New Cedar Decking Offering for 2011
High quality western red cedar decking has been a perennial natural performer in the Northeast US for generation after generation. Boston Cedar is now proud to offer a premium sound tight knot deck board option to its core product line-up for 2011…kiln dried 5/4” x 6” Prestige... - March 31, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Commercial Janitorial Announces Expanded Focus on the Santa Barbara Office Cleaning Market
Commercial Janitorial announces expansion of its Santa Barbara County cleaning operations. - March 30, 2011 - Total Quality Cleaning Systems
Importation of Logs, Lumber and Plywood to Japan in 2011 is Likely to be at Its Highest Since 2008 Because of Post-Earthquake and Tsunami Re-Building, Reports the WRQ
Japan is in urgent need of pre-fabricated houses and manufactured wood products in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country in early March. Longer term, it can be expected that imports of commodity products such as plywood, lumber and logs will increase to this country, which is already one of the largest importers of wood products in the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 29, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
U.S. Concrete’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Plants Achieve Green-Star Status for Outstanding Environmental Performance
U.S. Concrete, Inc. today announced that the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has granted the prestigious NRMCA Green-Star Certification to all of its plants in its Redi-Mix Concrete, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth. - March 29, 2011 - US Concrete
"Made With Rosboro" Contest
Rosboro launches an online contest to showcase projects using Rosboro products. - March 27, 2011 - Rosboro
Lavendon Access Services Wins Construction News Specialist Award
Lavendon Access Services has won the prestigious Construction News Specialist Award as the UK’s best access or scaffolding supplier in 2011. The judges said they based their decision on the finalists’ rate of growth, business successes, commitment to health and safety, client... - March 27, 2011 - Lavendon Access Services
Avoid Dangerous Slips with InvisaTread® Outdoors. Comply with California Title 24 - Chapter 31b.
InvisaTread® Outdoors helps reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents at home at work and at play. Don't let your pool area be a danger zone. InvisaTread Outdoors is now available in Southern California. - March 26, 2011 - Anti-Slip Solutions, LLC
JRT Bath Announces Use of Natural Materials for Bathroom Renovations
Leading bathroom remodeling company in Washington DC, JRT Bath is proudly announcing the unique use of natural materials for all their renovation projects. This new innovation will put JRT Bath on the map as a "green" company and will encourage environment-conscious individuals to call upon their services in all peace of mind. - March 25, 2011 - JRT Bath
USGBC-Long Island to Honor Richard Kessel and Jack Kulka at Annual Green Gala
The Long Island Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC–LI) will hold its fourth-annual Green Building Gala, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Long Island Marriott and Conference Center, in Uniondale. The USGBC–LI will honor Richard Kessel, President and Chief... - March 25, 2011 - USGBC-LI
Sundt Promotes Einbinder to Vice President
Sundt Construction, Inc. promoted Wayne Einbinder to vice president to spearhead the company’s new special projects division. The recently launched division will focus on large-scale projects ($100 million or more) with external joint-venture partnerships, as well as those projects requiring... - March 25, 2011 - Sundt
Acoustiblok, Inc. Launches QuietFiber®, a Do-It-Yourself Noise Reduction Solution for Homes and Restaurants
High sound absorbency QuietFiber, can be installed anywhere in the home, a restaurant, or other space that needs a non-invasive DIY interior noise fix. - March 24, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Remediation Performed for Structures with Defective Drywall Should be Done Properly the First Time, According to BESI
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held on April 11-12, 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is the most comprehensive course two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - March 24, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Epoch Homes Awarded Green Approved Product Certification for Custom Modular Homes by NAHB Research Center
Epoch Homes, a leading Green Custom Modular Home Manufacturer, is the first supplier of Prefab Homes to be awarded the Green Approved Product Seal by the NAHB Research Center and to be integrated into the Green Building Scoring Tool to make it easier for Builders to make sustainable choices. - March 24, 2011 - Epoch Homes
Floor Refinishing Pro in Mentor, OH, Hires Local SEO Company to Better Connect with Area Residents
Fabulous Floors of Mentor, Ohio, has teamed up with Prospect Genius, a leader in Local Online Marketing, to make their floor refinishing services more easily accessible to local residents. - March 24, 2011 - Fabulous Floors
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Asbestos Abatement of a 400ft High Active Concrete Stack
The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the unique and challenging asbestos abatement of a 400 feet high concrete coal fired power plant stack in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Complicating the project was the requirement that the stack was to remain in operation through the entire asbestos removal operations. - March 23, 2011 - The MACK Group
New York City Foreclosure Listings in February 2011 Down 82% from February 2010 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 82% in February 2011 compared to February 2010, and was down 59% from January 2011. - March 22, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Announces Promotion of Dale Godwin to General Manager
U.S. Concrete Precast Group today announced the promotion of Dale Godwin to General Manager for its Phoenix, Arizona operation. He succeeds Bonnie Wasson, a long-standing, valued member of the U.S. Concrete Precast Group who retired from her position after 25 years of devoted service. Godwin will... - March 21, 2011 - US Concrete
Bonded Logic Introduces Perforated Batts for UltraTouch Denim Insulation
Bonded Logic is introducing perforated batts for its UltraTouch Denim Insulation, sourced entirely of post-consumer blue jeans. A portion of the batts in each package will contain perforations allowing consumers to easily size the batt to the dimensions needed. The perforations enhance the consumer’s experience and have no impact on the nature or performance of the product. The perforation pattern was developed to provide the most common “off size” pieces with the least amount of cutting. - March 21, 2011 - Bonded Logic, Inc.
Rosendin Electric Rallies to Help Rebuild Haitian Sacred Heart Hospital
Bay Area Electrical Contractor and its Vendors Donate $150,000 in Material to Rewire Haitian Hospital Following 2010 Earthquake - March 21, 2011 - Rosendin Electric
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 100 Units in Atlanta
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on The Gateway at East Point, a $13,000,000, 100 unit senior independent living community in East Point, Georgia. The project is owned by Prestwick Development Company, LLC. The Gateway at East Point is well located at the corner of... - March 19, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) Recently Presented Its Annual Awards in Recognition of 2010 Excellence in Leadership
“Builder Member of the Year” was awarded to Geoff Bowen, founder and president of EFC Builders, based in Troutman, NC. Mary Ellen MacDonald, a mortgage loan originator with Peoples Bank in Cornelius, NC, was named “Associate Member of the Year.” The 2010 “Rookie Member of the Year” award went to Joan Inglis, owner and lead designer of Carolina Spaces, LLC, based in Lake Wylie, SC. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
BESI's 15-Month Old BETA Home Proves Solution for Chinese Drywall Remediation Works
The Building Envelope Science Institute releases results of a 15-month old BETA home that contained defective Chinese drywall that was remediated using the protocol taught by the institute. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis results indicate no corrosion products on post remediation copper samples. - March 18, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Fantastic Kitchens by George Will Carry New Cabinetry Line
Designers Choice Cabinetry is a Florida-Based Manufacturer of Euro-style Cabinets. - March 17, 2011 - Fantastic Kitchens By George
think project! Supports Project Management of Cadagua Desalination Plant in Ajman
Spanish company Cadagua, subsidiary of Ferrovial Agroman and recognised specialist for the provision of engineering and construction services in desalination plants, has chosen online project collaboration platform, think project!, for a plant construction project in Ajman. think project! enables all project participants to work on a central platform to securely access and exchange information and documents at any time and from any place. - March 17, 2011 - think project! International
U.S. Concrete Recognized for Sustainable Concrete Construction, Greensite Award for Its Contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Riverside Materials, LLC d/b/a Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., was recently honored with the Reader’s Choice GreenSite Award for its contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York. Sponsored by The Concrete... - March 16, 2011 - US Concrete
Acoustiblok Installed in the BIA-Hawaii’s Construction Training Center
Architects forecasting the needs of the Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC) in Waipahu, Hawaii determined early in the design phase that soundproofing would be a necessity in the center’s classrooms. Armed with mounting evidence of the detrimental effects of industrial and... - March 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.