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Koydol Inc, Commercial Flooring Division Unveils Their New AI Website Designed for Subcontractors, Architects, Specifiers and Designers
Koydol Inc, has been developing a user friendly, efficient and environmentally friendly website for commercial flooring professionals. When completed all catalogs, product listings, specs and technical data, plus bidding, quoting and communication will all be handled via the website without the use of paper products. Phase 1 of the website is now available for use. - February 04, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
AmeriQuip LLC Announces Plans to Relocate Manufacturing Facility to Texas
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston, TX, announces the relocation of their manufacturing facility to Texas. - February 04, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
Ideal Homes, Inc. Receives WBE and DBE Certifications
Ideal Homes, Inc. receives WBE Certification from the State of Wisconsin and DBE Certification from the WiDOT. - February 04, 2011 - Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin
Wood Fiber Costs for Eastern Canada Pulp Mills the Lowest in 10 Years, and Lower Than in Most European Countries
Over the past 20 years, pulp mills in Eastern Canada have consistently had higher wood fiber costs than the mills in the Western provinces with the exception of a short period in 1995, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 4Q/10, softwood chip prices had fallen in Quebec and Ontario and increased in British Columbia and Alberta resulting in the smallest cost gap between the two regions in 10 years. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Sawlog Prices in the 3Q 2010 Were Almost Back Up to Pre-Crisis Levels
Sawlog costs for many sawmills around the world went up during 2010, and the Global Sawlog Price Index reached the highest level in over two years in the 3Q/10, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest wood price increases occurred in Western US, Germany, Sweden and Northwest Russia. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
QA Graphics Releases v3.1 of BAS Symbol Library for Building Controls Industry
QA Graphics has released version 3.1 of their 3D symbol library for building automation system (BAS) software. The updated graphics library has over 45 new graphics and is compatible with Alerton, Andover, Reliable Controls, TAC, Trane and Tridium BAS systems. - February 03, 2011 - QA Graphics
Construction Digital Investigates Current Construction Trends with Green Eco-Schools
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates the booming trend towards healthy eco-schools. The trend toward green not only entails green homes, green commercial buildings and green hospitals; now schools are getting in on the action... - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Top Global Architects, Eco-Schools and China Under Construction in February’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world, investigates the trend towards healthy eco-schools and delves into the projects that are pushing China forward. - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Construction Digital Names the Top Five Global Architects Who Are Transforming the Design Industry
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world. Their designs set the standards for architecture in the world’s largest cities. You’ve probably walked past the designs of these... - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Calorique Tackles Record Setting Snow
Calorique electric snow melting products automatically melt up to 2" of snow per hour. Keep pathways clear without risk of injury from shoveling, snow blowers or slipping. - February 02, 2011 - Calorique
FlexiDry Fast Drying Floor Screed at the Athletes Village, London 2012
The Athletes Village is one of the most significant urban developments in the UK and is part of a much wider regeneration project – the Stratford City Masterplan – a blueprint for a huge new piece of City in East London. - February 02, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
SyndicIT Services Corporation Chooses DocuSign Electronic Signature Service for Signing Leases and Contracts in the Multihousing Industry
SyndicIT Services announces that DocuSign for obtaining electronic digital signatures on leases, applications, addendums and contracts is now an embedded feature of SyndicIT's SaaS based digital document capture and management service. - February 01, 2011 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Flip'N'Grip Tool Pouches
Tool pouches for the trade. "A new Patented Tool Pouch system that is revolutionising the way Tradies wear their tools and fixings on their nail belts," remarks carpenter turned inventor Neil Ewins. He adds, "They are easy to attach and remove & make for a very comfortable day on site." - January 31, 2011 - Flip'N'Grip Pty Ltd
Flip'N'Grip Announce New Tool Pouches Release in April 2011
An introduction of new tool pouch designs to Flip'N'Grip's current range of tool pouches. - January 31, 2011 - Flip'N'Grip Pty Ltd
NOVI Industries, Inc. Announces Its Expansion Into European Style Cabinetry with Aluminum Banding
Today, NOVI Industries, Inc. is introducing Inovia Cabinets, the latest in cabinet design and technology. Inovia Cabinets uses ground-breaking aluminum edge banding technology along with the highest quality adhesives to give you cabinetry that is built to last and designed to impress. Inovia... - January 30, 2011 - NOVI Industries, Inc.
Roofing San Ramon CA Recognized for Outstanding Achievement of Excellence
Roofing San Ramon CA joins a select number of local roofing companies recognized for their top quality roofing services and outstanding workmanship standards. - January 29, 2011 - Roofing San Ramon CA
Zantek and Barricades and Signs Agree to Business Management Software Implementation
SAP® Business One to Eliminate Inefficiencies at Fast-Growing Company - January 29, 2011 - Zantek IT
Therm-All Insulation Sheds Light on Patented Labor-Saving Insulation Product
Therm-All Insulation reintroduces ConSealTab®, a cutting-edge labor-saving system that eliminates the need for stapling insulation during installation. - January 27, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
QA Graphics Creates Web Interface for Metasys® Building Management System to Display Energy Use
QA Graphics has developed a web interface to simplify the use of their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard with Johnson Controls’ Metasys® Building Management System to allow the display of real-time energy use and environmental education. - January 26, 2011 - QA Graphics
ROJO Provides Services to Renovate Tampa’s Franciscan Center
Teamwork in a down economy transforms a dated center into a contemporary gathering space with high ambitions. - January 26, 2011 - ROJO Architecture
U.S. Concrete Expands Its EF Technology® Line of Sustainable Concrete Product Offerings
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has entered into an agreement with Pervious Plus, Inc. of Citrus Heights, California, to market and produce pervious concrete utilizing Pervious Plus™, a specialty chemical admixture designed to improve pervious concrete. - January 25, 2011 - US Concrete
AmeriQuip Eagle Names Alexander Equipment as Illinois Dealer
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston,TX is proud to announce Alexander Equipment, Chicago, IL as their new Illinois Dealer for the full line of AmeriQuip construction equipment. - January 24, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
Bean Media Wins Two Major Publishing Awards for "Australia's Best" Business Magazines
Sydney-based magazine publisher, Bean Media Group, have collected two big awards from Publishers Australia in the B2B Magazine Of The Year category. - January 24, 2011 - Bean Media Group
Learn About Green Multi-Family Housing Developments in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information investigates two multi-family housing projects in Southern California, Casa Dominguez in Los Angeles and Ten Fifty B in San Diego. Though many feel that green building is for the wealthy, these... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Discover the Trends Shaping the World’s Cities in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information speaks with urban and community planners from around the world about the trends that are shaping the cities of the future. Trends such as infill and mixed-use development are common around the globe as... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Consider Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Bio-Based Solution for Self-Leveling Coatings
Demands for sustainable products and seamless flooring have increased the popularity of self-leveling coatings made with Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s raw materials. Attendees of World of Concrete (WoC) 2011 – being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 18 – 21 –... - January 22, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Additional Center Parcs Exclusive Lodges Screeded with FlexiDry Fast Drying Floor Screed
Following the successful installation of FlexiDry fast drying floor screed in the new Exclusive Lodges at the Center Parcs Longleat Forest Holiday Village last year, a further five of the luxury lodges are being built at the Elveden Forest Village. - January 22, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Stonhard Floor Helps “ReStore” Habitat for Humanity Store
Stonhard recently donated 1,000 square feet of seamless epoxy flooring to the Pamlico County Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore retail outlet. - January 22, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Discusses Chemistries and Sustainability of High-Performance Decorative Coatings for Concrete
A Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientist taught a course at the World of Concrete conference that addresses the basic chemistry and sustainability factors behind polyurethane coatings and sealants, as well as appropriate end-use applications. - January 21, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Free Quotes for Florida Commercial Steel Buildings on Offer at CitySteelBuildings.com
Free quotes for steel buildings in the commercial sector are on offer at the steel building resource, CitySteelBuildings.com. Avail steel building quotes by filling up a no-obligation form. - January 21, 2011 - City Steel Buildings
CERAM to Exhibit at Ecobuild 2011
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy for the construction industry, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Ecobuild 2011. - January 20, 2011 - Lucideon
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 280 Units in Asheville
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on a HUD 221 project for a 280 unit, $24.5 million, Class A+ apartment community in Asheville, North Carolina. The project is owned by Kassinger Development Group NC, LLC and is planned to be a high profile development with superior... - January 19, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Epic Development Earns Five OBIE Awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
Epic Development (formerly known as With Epic Precision), a full service residential and light commercial contractor that offers design/build services, has become a five time OBIE Award winner, with three gold awards and two silvers. The Sales and Marketing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home... - January 19, 2011 - Epic Development
Constructionbiz.org is a New Web-Based Company Helping the Construction Industry Recover
The concept of www.constructionbiz.org is simple. In the past construction has been a regionalized business. However, the recent down-turn in the construction market has forced firms to become broader, and seek recourses in areas they are not accustomed to working. www.constructionbiz.org offers contractors links to project bidding opportunities, as well as suppliers, subcontractors, and recourses that they otherwise would have difficulty locating. - January 18, 2011 - Constructionbiz.org
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Green Multi-Family Homes, the Latest Gadgets for the Home and the Top Projects Shaping Dubai in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information reveals the innovative projects shaping Dubai and the Middle East, the green makeover of multi-family housing and the future of cities in the January issue. The January cover story investigates two... - January 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Long® Fence Handrails Can Help Prevent a Leading Cause of Home Injury and Death
According to The State of Home Safety in America™ (2004), a comprehensive body of research conducted by the Home Safety Council on the causes and severity of home injuries, falls are the leading cause of unintentional home injury and death in the United States. On average, unintentional falls... - January 14, 2011 - Long Fence
John Page Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Hospitality Business Unit
Balfour Beatty Construction recently appointed John Page as business development director for the hospitality business unit of its Florida division. In this role, Page will help the company establish relationships with hospitality clients throughout the United States and Caribbean and expand the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Bonny Block Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Federal Sector
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Bonny Block as business development director for the federal business unit of the company’s Florida division. In this role, Block will help Balfour Beatty Construction establish strategic alliances throughout the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard Named Top Energy Conservation Product of 2010
QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard is named a 2010 top green building product by Environmental Design + Construction and Sustainable Facility magazines’ annual 2010 Readers Choice Awards. - January 12, 2011 - QA Graphics
Find NH Contractors Launches New Website to Help New Hampshire Homeowners and Local Construction Industry
FindNHContractors.com a free consumer information directory of New Hampshire construction contractors and trades people is pleased to announce the launch of a newly revised Web site, including updated consumer tools, information and contractor profiles. - January 12, 2011 - Find NH Contractors
Stoneyard.com Launches Two New Veneer Products
Stoneyard.com has just launched two new natural stone veneer products. Greenwich Gray and Colonial Tan colors are now available in the Square & Rectangular Shape. - January 12, 2011 - STONEYARD®
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 2011 Northern New England Spring Home Show
Steven Reddy, CGP, of Zetland Homes LLC is a featured speaker presenting Cost Effective Green Building & Energy Efficiency at the 2011 Northern New England Spring Home Show in Manchester, NH. Zetland Homes specializes in green and energy efficient new homes and major remodeling. - January 12, 2011 - Zetland Homes LLC
LED Lighting on Display in "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American International Auto Show
Smarter Lighting for Smarter Living - LumaSmart, a Michigan based LED lighting company, will display a wide range of LED lighting products as part of the MEDC's "Smarter Living in Michigan" Exhibit at 2011 North American Auto Show. "Smarter Living in Michigan" will showcase the many ways Michigan companies are creating eco-friendly communities and sustainable lifestyles. One of the ways communities can quickly become eco-friendly and more sustainable is via the adoption of LED lighting. - January 11, 2011 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.
StairLighting System® LLC Enhances Stair & Deck Lighting Kit Aesthetics with Introduction of New Three-Beam LED Fixture
StairLighting System® LLC, the leading provider of safe and reliable lighting solutions for the home, office and outdoors, has enhanced the aesthetics and usability of its stair and deck lighting kits with the introduction of a new three-beam LED fixture that is both lower profile and even... - January 11, 2011 - iLighting
Nick Dancer Concrete Leaps Into Environmental Awareness
Nick Dancer Concrete a decorative concrete organization, that offers stained concrete floors to Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding areas, has announced that they will no longer use any solvent based sealers that contain harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). The move puts Nick Dancer Concrete... - January 09, 2011 - Nick Dancer Concrete
US and Canadian Log and Lumber Exports to China Up Over 150 Percent in 2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The value of softwood logs and lumber exported from North America to China reached over 1.6 billion dollars in 2010, which was 150 percent higher than the previous year and more than ten times as much as in 2006, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 07, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
The SMART-BIT® Pre-Drilling and Countersinking Tool from Starborn Industries Receives International Patents in Australia & Canada
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded on its domestic and international sales success of its SMART-BIT® pre-drilling & countersinking tool with the receipt of patents in both Australia and Canada. Now... - January 07, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Texas Solar Power Company Selects PanelClaw for Austin’s Largest Solar Installation
Texas Solar Power Company installs largest solar project to date in Austin, Texas. Choose to use exceptional PanelClaw for mounting on flat roof. - January 07, 2011 - Texas Solar Power Company
Browns Ladders Launches Unique Range of Window Cleaning Products
A North West ladders company is launching a unique range of products for window cleaning. - January 07, 2011 - Browns Ladders