Construction & Building News
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Boston Brick and Stone Expands Web Site Presence
Adds New Sections and Videos to Web Site. - March 10, 2011 - Boston Brick and Stone
Starborn Industries Introduces New CAP-TOR™ Screws for Capstock and Composite Decking
CAP-TOR is the Only Screw on the Market Specifically Designed for Capstock Decking - March 09, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Artisan Review Comes Online Today to Offer Pictures of Contractors in Your Area
New website launched to give consumers an edge when looking for contracting photos. - March 07, 2011 - ArtisanReview
Rosendin Electric Begins Construction on UC Berkeley California Memorial Stadium Seismic Retrofit Project
$321 Million Construction Project Includes New Sports Complex Within Existing Façade of Historic California Memorial Stadium - March 05, 2011 - Rosendin Electric
Barnsley Hospital Given a Clean Bill of Health by DSR
Barnsley NHS Trust’s recent demolition and asbestos removal project has ensured that Barnsley Hospital will get a new lease of life. - March 05, 2011 - DSR Demolition Ltd
The Construction Equipment Directory from IndustrialCOOP Grows to Dozens of Approved Distributors & Dealers of New and Used Light & Heavy Machinery
IndustrialCOOP.com Debuts Its New & Used Construction Equipment Buyers Guide - March 05, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
An Exceptional, Unique & Contemporary Residential "Tour De Force" in the Prestigious Piney Point Estates in Houston, TX
An amazingly unique contemporary residence in Houston, TX. - March 04, 2011 - Contour Interior Design
Cordless Drills Center Announces a New Consumer Reviews Service for Cordless Drill Buyers
A comprehensive set of cordless drill reviews have been published today by cordlessdrillscenter.com. The Cordless Drills Center service includes specifications, user reviews and product comparisons. - March 04, 2011 - Cordless Drill Reviews
Electricians in Stamford, CT, Partner with Web Marketers to Increase Access to Safe Electrical Work
Stamford's own Connecticut Electrical, Inc., announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company specializing in SEO, as it seeks to reach more local customers online. - March 04, 2011 - Kavallines Electric
Activistar Brings Singapore Landscape Model Closer to Nigerian Institute of Town Planners
The study trip from the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) to Singapore saw professional town planners discussing issues on urban development, public housing, transportation, water, landscaping with government agencies and private sectors. - March 03, 2011 - Activistar Pte Ltd
Egress Window Installation Pro in York, PA, Chooses SEO to Connect with Locals in Need of Service
Based in York, PA, American Basement Egress Windows joins forces with Prospect Genius, leveraging the online advertising company's SEO expertise to reach more local customers on the Web. - March 03, 2011 - American Basement Egress Windows by Cottrell
Rolex Flagship Store at One Hyde Park - a Timely Screed Install
Screeding the new Rolex store on the ground floor of One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge presented FlexiDry approved contractor, CSC Screeding Ltd, some logistical challenges due to its location and getting the bulk materials on site. - March 03, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Upstate South Carolina Roofing Company Expands to Phoenix, AZ
Allcon Roofing, Inc. has expanded to the mid-west by opening a satellite operation in Phoenix, AZ. - March 03, 2011 - Allcon Roofing, Inc.
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Helped Finalize $130M Loan for Miami's 600 Brickell Tower
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. served as Florida legal counsel to Los Angeles-based Canyon Capital Realty Advisors, an investment advisor and money management firm, which lent $130 million to complete the construction of the 600 Brickell Office Tower in Miami, in one of the... - March 03, 2011 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
New Snap-on Covers Simplify Fascia Installation
Install fascia quicker with Perma-Tite Systems 200 and 300 new snap-on cover - no more crimping. - March 03, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Julian Construction Offers Mold Testing and Removal Services
Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), one of Southern California’s leading construction and foundation repair companies, now offers property owners mold testing and remediation services. Mold spores that accumulate in large numbers inside a dwelling are a health hazard that can... - March 03, 2011 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Offers Wells Fargo Home Projects Visa Card Financing
Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), one of Southern California’s leading construction and foundation repair companies, today announced the availability of Wells Fargo Financial National Bank Home Projects Visa Card financing for customers. The Home Projects card provides a line... - March 03, 2011 - Julian Construction
Calorique Heats Up New England Home Show as Oil Prices Skyrocket
iQ Radiant Heat by Calorique is a hit at the 2011 New England Home Show - March 02, 2011 - Calorique
Security Grade Chain Link Fence Proves Most Effective in Deterring and Delaying Intruders
According to The Tested and Proven Performance of Security Grade Chain Link Fence Systems (2010), published by the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI), select security grades of chain link fence significantly outperformed competing fence systems in deterring and delaying intruders in... - March 01, 2011 - Long Fence
Laser Levels USA Becomes a Pacific Laser Systems Authorized Dealer
LaserLevelsUSA.com is pleased to announce that they have become a national distributor of Pacific Laser Systems optical and laser levels. - March 01, 2011 - Laser Levels USA
Calorique’s Eddie Gilmartin Recognized as One of Irish Echo’s Top 40 Under 40
Eddie Gilmartin has been recognized by the Irish Echo with the prestigious Top 40 Under 40 Award. - February 28, 2011 - Calorique
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 101 Units in Atlanta
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on The Manor at Scott’s Crossing, a $13,000,000, 101 unit senior independent living community in Atlanta, Georgia. The project is owned by Prestwick Development Company, LLC. The Manor at Scott’s Crossing is well located at... - February 27, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
David Suder, CEO of KHS&S, Talks About Constructing a New Reality on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Suder, CEO of KHS&S, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about how KHS&S, the largest thematic construction company in the U.S., constructs massive new reality exhibits and building interiors and exterior facades of an unprecedented scale. Suder explains how KHS&S uses a production line process to meet incredibly tight schedules and budgets, and describes the adoption of advanced construction technologies, sustainable building methods, and the KHS&S employee-owned business model. - February 27, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Stonhard Receives Top Honors as #1 Floor Supplier by Food Processing Magazine
Stonhard was recently named top floor supplier for the food and beverage industry by Food Processing magazine, as part of the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. - February 25, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Boston Cedar Announces a Partnership with Railing Dynamics, Inc.
Boston Cedar announces a partnership with RDI for distribution of innovative vinyl deck railing solutions for the northeast US. - February 25, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Rosendin Electric Promotes Nate Williams to Division Manager of Renewable Energy Division
New Division Manager has Responsibility for Wind Power Projects Nationwide - February 24, 2011 - Rosendin Electric
47th Annual SPECS Show Marks First Appearance of Rabine Paving America
Chicagoland-based Rabine Paving America to participate in workshops, problem-solving and idea sharing. - February 24, 2011 - Rabine Group
Rinox Products Help to Transform a Standard Waterfront Property Into the Beach Home of the Owners’ Dreams
The use of Rinox Products transformed a standard, run-of-the-mill waterfront property into the beachfront “get-away” home the owners have always dreamed of. - February 23, 2011 - Rinox
Philadelphia Restaurant Design Company Mise Design Group, LLC Acquires Design Contract for New Hilton Hotel in Uganda
Leading local commercial kitchen design company set to design world-class dining facilities a world away. - February 22, 2011 - Mise Design Group
Metal Roofs: Award Winning Roofing Contractor
Angie’s Super Service Award is earned by companies that achieve and maintain a superior service record on Angie's List. Only 5% of companies listed on Angie’s list meet the eligibility requirements. Maximus Metal Roofing not only met the eligibility requirements, but also won the 2010 Super Service Award. - February 22, 2011 - Maximus Metal Roofing
Monthly Member Spotlight Recipient Announced
Billingham Built, LLC of Erwinna, PA has been selected as the first firm honored with a member spotlight on the Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry website, www.cjnari.org. - February 22, 2011 - CJNARI
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Ray Southern Listed as Top 100 Power Leader
South Florida Business Journal recognizes Ray Southern, President and Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty Construction's Florida division, as a leader in South Florida's business community. - February 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling Building a Glass House in Cabarrus County
Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling is located in Mt. Pleasant, NC and is owned and operated by Tom and Janet Schultz who have lived in the Cabarrus County area for more than twenty years. Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling has strong ties to the community and Tom and Janet look forward to many long and happy years in their "Glass House" which they have endearingly named Gelassenheit (German for serenity). - February 19, 2011 - Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling
Detex Corporation Releases Combined Delayed Egress and Latch Retraction in One Panic Hardware Device
Detex Corporation, an industry leader in life safety and security door hardware for commercial properties, is introducing an exclusive advancement in exit devices. Designed for applications such as health care facilities, where security is a high priority for protection of patients and employees,... - February 18, 2011 - Detex Corporation
Construction Supplies & Building Materials Dealers Now Accessible on 'The COOP'
The original industrial search engine IndustrialCOOP.com introduces its building supply & materials directories and sister e-marketplace - February 18, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Landmark Fine Homes Setting Records as a Green Home Builder
Landmark Fine Homes has completed only the second home in the state to be certified by the National Home Builders Association as a gold-level Green Home, the first being last October in the Edmond area. - February 18, 2011 - Landmark Fine Homes
The Enviroboot, Bringing Dust Suppression to Jackhammers and Rotary Hammers Around the World
The Enviroboot dust suppression solution is ideal for demolition in enclosed and confined spaces such as homes, schools, offices, and hospitals, effectively preventing any dust from polluting the air. - February 18, 2011 - Environmental Safety Solutions, LLC.
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 76 Units in Columbus
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on Phase II of The Preserve at Columbus Park, a $4,490,000, 76 unit addition to the Class A apartment community in Columbus, Georgia. The project is owned by GMA Apartments II, LLC and is positioned between the shopping center anchored by... - February 17, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport
Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Koydol Inc Brings the 21st Century to the Construction, Building and Flooring Industries
Koydol Inc, Contract Flooring Group, unveils their new 21st century business model. In this new economic era, all companies have to be streamlined to generate increased sales. Koydol Inc’s new approach combines the manufacturer, the importer, the distributor into one cohesive organization,... - February 14, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Boston Brick and Stone is Planning for the Future
Announces: Expansion of the Chimney Division - February 14, 2011 - Boston Brick and Stone
BuilderLink Braces for National Push
New sales team, Steve Barth and John Niedzwiecki, to bring BuilderLink to lumberyards across the nation. - February 12, 2011 - BuilderLink, LLC.
Simpson Strong-Tie Aligns with BuilderLink
Industry Leader Agrees to Deliver Valuable Product Information through Builder-Focused Website. - February 12, 2011 - BuilderLink, LLC.
New Midwest Specialty Rental Company Uses Technology to Streamline Construction Site Security
24/7 Onsite Cameras utilizes today’s technology, including rental cameras in standalone Rental Surveillance Units eliminating jobsite theft, improving productivity and increasing safety awareness for clients throughout the Midwest. - February 12, 2011 - 24-7 Onsite Cameras
Stonhard Introduces Stonclad G2, a High-Performing, Seamless Floor System for Sustainability-Minded Projects
Stonhard’s Stonclad G2 seamless floor system, is a new option for projects that require high-performing, sustainable floors. - February 12, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Torwin Windows and Doors Making Their Mark at the Toronto National Home Show 2011
Torwin Windows and Doors are back with brand new products for the 2011 National Home Show. - February 11, 2011 - Torwin Windows and Doors
AmeriQuip Eagle Names Bob’s Equipment as Hawaii Dealer
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston,TX, has announced their new full line; AmeriQuip Eagle dealer for Hawaii - February 11, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Wins the Golden Gate Award
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. today announced that it has won the Golden Gate Partnership Recognition Award. The Golden Gate Partnership is awarded by Cal/OSHA Consultation Service in recognition of implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program during the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service visit conducted at J.T. Wimsatt’s LAX Project. - February 10, 2011 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Therm-All Insulation Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Therm-All Insulation, a leading insulation manufacturer in the U.S., celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing contractors, builders, architects, erectors and end-users with high quality insulation products and services. - February 10, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.