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OceanSafe and Road Home Builders Introduce the Next Generation in Green Home Construction
OceanSafe, the nation’s premier manufacturer of durable and energy-efficient Steel Structural Insulated Panels, and Road Home Builders, a leading green residential and commercial contractor, have entered into a strategic partnership to produce highly energy-efficient, durable, healthy and... - January 06, 2011 - Oceansafe
Therm-All Insulation Featured in January Issue of Construction Digital Magazine
Therm-All Insulation, a leading insulation laminator in the U.S., is featured in the January issue of Construction Digital magazine. The article, which chronicles the company's 30-year history, also includes a company profile, high resolution photos and an exclusive interview with Bob Smigel, President of Therm-All, Inc. - January 06, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
Lu Engineers New Website Goes Live
Today Lu Engineers unveiled their new website (www.luengineers.com) that showcases an improved navigation and the firm's new look. The new website features an enhanced interface and navigation that allows users to easily find information that is relevant to their business needs. The website was... - January 06, 2011 - Lu Engineers
QA Graphics Develops 3D Equipment Library for Building Controls Industry
QA Graphics has developed a new 3D Equipment Library for the building controls industry which can be used in existing BAS software to provide better visualization and more accurately represent the mechanical equipment being monitored. - January 05, 2011 - QA Graphics
Buric Experts Present at Inaugural Construction CPM Conference
Discussion examines how CPM scheduling plus Building Information Modeling reduces claims. - January 05, 2011 - Buric
Construction Digital and IQPC Announce Partnership for Bridges Asia 2011 in Hong Kong, China
Construction Digital and IQPC announce their partnership for the Bridges Asia 2011 conference, which is taking place February 23rd to the 24th and is the regional platform at which stakeholders including asset owners exchange information on new and upcoming bridge projects, financing models and... - January 04, 2011 - WDM Group
Len Rodman, CEO of Black & Veatch, Talks About Building Critical Global Infrastructure Utilizing an ESOP Model, on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Len Rodman, CEO, President, and Chairman of Black & Veatch, talks with Robert Reiss on the CEO Show about building critical global infrastructure for energy, water, and telecommunications. Rodman explains how the business is organized, its focus on teamwork, and how sharing its successes and risks via an ESOP is key motivating its 8600 employees. Rodman and Reiss also dialog about one of the most challenging problems facing our planet – the shortage of fresh water at major population centers. - January 01, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Adconion Media Group Moves Into New 40,000 Square Feet Santa Monica Headquarters
Adconion, the largest independent global audience and content network, has relocated their US headquarters to a new 40,000 square feet space in Lantana South, 3301 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica reflecting an aggressive company growth planned for 2011. - December 29, 2010 - Adconion Media Group
Glazing Consultants International, LLC Gets Orlando VA Medical Center Contract
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Glazing Consultants International, LLC (GCI), was recently selected to provide building envelope consulting services for the fourth and final package for the new Orlando VA Medical Center. GCI has been chosen to perform quality assurance, site inspections and product... - December 29, 2010 - GCI Consultants, LLC
Replacement Windows: Heart Land is Ohio's New Distributor of Bristol Windows
The replacement windows industry is highly-competitive. It has been dominated for years by three familiar titans: Andersen, Marvin, and Pella. But this may soon change, as an unforeseen contender named Bristol gets ready to rumble in the Buckeye state. - December 24, 2010 - Bristol Windows Ohio
Epoch Homes to be Featured Speaker at the 2011 Orlando International Builder Show
Dave Wrocklage, Director of Sales & Marketing for Epoch Homes, will be speaking on Green Building and the advantages to homebuyers and builders of choosing to build today’s Modular Homes at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida in January, 2011 - December 23, 2010 - Epoch Homes
Jason Lawson Joins Buric as Project Analyst
Working within Buric’s Project Controls group, Lawson will focus on field validation services and 4D Building Information Modeling (BIM) scheduling. - December 23, 2010 - Buric
Julian Construction Say Winter Rains Can Increase Drainage Problems
When rainwater isn’t able to drain properly, it can cause damage to a home’s walls, basement and foundation. - December 23, 2010 - Julian Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Voted "Best of 2010" by Two Chapters of the Florida AIA
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded top honors by two different chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): Large Firm Builder of the Year (AIA Palm Beach) and General Contractor of the Year (AIA Miami). Palm Beach AIA’s Builder of the... - December 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Rock Salt Now Available in New Jersey and Staten Island for Winter Season
ATAK Trucking offers convenient rock salt pick-up in East Brunswick, NJ, as well as bulk delivery of rock salt in NJ and Staten Island, for the 2010-2011 winter season. - December 18, 2010 - Atak Trucking
Local Entrepreneur Expands Concrete Business to Focus on Flooring
Local entrepreneur Nick Dancer may be young, but he has a lot of experience that is translating into an expanding, thriving concrete flooring business. Dancer, 23, has expanded Nick Dancer Concrete to now specialize in concrete flooring. He is one of the only businesses in the region with this... - December 18, 2010 - Nick Dancer Concrete
Phil Newman Joins Balfour Beatty Construction as Top Executive for Safety and Sustainability
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Phil Newman as its new vice president of group safety, health, and environmental. In this role, Newman will help Balfour Beatty achieve its vision for “Zero Harm by 2012,” taking the company’s already... - December 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
General Contractors in Worcester, MA, Join SEO Program to Help Greater Number of Local Homeowners
Solid State Construction, a general contractor in the Worcester area, announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company specializing in SEO, to become more accessible to local, online customers. - December 17, 2010 - Solid State Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction to Deliver Florida Hospital as Part of Integrated Project Team
Balfour Beatty Construction, as part of an integrated team with HKS Architects and TLC Engineering, has been selected to provide design and construction services for Martin Memorial Health Systems’ new hospital in the Tradition development of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team will deliver the... - December 16, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Starborn Industries Introduces New SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood
Precisely Engineered System Makes Plugging Simple & Easy, While Delivering Superior Results for Decking, Hardwood Flooring & Woodworking Applications - December 15, 2010 - Starborn Industries
CRA Set to Relocate Historic House; Harvel House Moving to Historic Fifth Avenue
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is relocating a historic single-family structure from a privately-owned lot to vacant lot in the West Settler's Historic District, on NW 5th Ave. on December 16th beginning at 5 a.m. - December 15, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Strengthening of Executive Board at Lavendon Group plc
Lavendon Group plc, the European and Middle Eastern market leader in aerial work platform rentals and related technical solutions, announces two changes to its senior Executive Management team. Andy Wright, who joined Lavendon from Aggreko, and has led Lavendon’s UK business through a... - December 15, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
Boston Brick and Stone Wins “Best in Pasadena” Award
Wins Award for Best in Pasadena for Third Straight Year. - December 12, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
Remodeling Contractors in Indianapolis Team Up with Online Advertising Pros to Help Out Locals
The Indianapolis-based remodeling contractors at Brown's Construction Inc. are now partners with the SEO and Internet marketing specialists at Prospect Genius as part of their ongoing effort to become more accessible to local customers online. - December 11, 2010 - Brown's Construction Inc.
Long® Fence Supports 2010 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign
For the fifth year in a row, Long® Fence has donated fencing to the United States Marine Corps for the District of Columbia Toys for Tots drive. Portable security fence panels were provided for use inside the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Anacostia Annex in Washington DC. The... - December 10, 2010 - Long Fence
New Tech Business Welcomed in Delray Beach
Multivista South Florida is a Delray Beach-based company that provides high-tech progressive photographic documentation services to help property owners, general contractors and architects monitor their construction projects. - December 10, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
ARXX Corporation Announces the Launch of New Energy-Efficient Basement Finishing System
reFIT is a new, fast, easy, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to finish and insulate basements and interior spaces, representing the latest addition to ARXX’s portfolio of innovative and energy-efficient green building materials. Installing reFIT is less expensive than finishing a basement or interior space using conventional construction methods attributable to the reduced material, competitive price point and reduced labor involved. - December 08, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
European Sawmills’ Profitability is Being Squeezed by High Log Costs and Declining Lumber Prices
Sawlog costs in Europe have gone up more than lumber prices the past year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the expected decline in lumber consumption, many sawmills in Europe are considering reductions in their operating rates. As a consequence, prices for sawlogs are likely to drop from their two–year highs in the coming months. - December 07, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Epoch Homes Chosen to Build Solar Village Homes
Solar Village Homes of Boulder, Colorado has chosen Epoch Homes of Pembroke, NH to manufacturer the Solar Village line of energy efficient systems built homes. Epoch will build the Solar Village Prefab Homes in the six New England states, New York, and New Jersey. - December 05, 2010 - Epoch Homes
Therm-All, Inc. Expands Current Retrofit Services to Continental U.S.
Therm-All, Inc., a leading metal building insulation laminator, has announced the extension of current retrofit services to all U.S. states and Canada. This expanded service is designed to make adding insulation to an existing building easier than ever. - December 04, 2010 - Therm-All, Inc.
Julian Construction Offers 50% Off Winter Special on Foundation Replacement Services
Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations - December 03, 2010 - Julian Construction
Rosendin Electric is Awarded Tustin Metrolink Parking Structure Contract with New Solar Energy System
Photovoltaic Installation Will Provide Power Needs for New 250,000 Square-Foot Garage. - December 03, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
The Green Building Initiative and QA Graphics Collaborate to Advance Building Performance Awareness
The Green Building Initiative® (GBI) and QA Graphics announce a collaboration that will provide users of the Green Globe® assessment tool with a creative way to show real-time building data and educate occupants about sustainable building practices. - December 03, 2010 - QA Graphics
New DeckLighting Systems™ Simply & Reliably Enhances the Safety & Ambiance of Patios, Decks & Outdoor Stairways
Patented Kit with Custom Power Delivery Technology and Plug & Play Wiring Harness Dramatically Reduces Installation Times & Lights Outdoor Areas for Pennies Each Month - November 25, 2010 - iLighting
Julian Construction Expands Its Headquarters
Julian de La Torre was proud when he expanded his headquarters to a large commercial building with a sizable material yard in Los Angeles. - November 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Completes Seapoint Condo Tower
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design is finishing up the interiors installation for the Seapoint Condominiums at Naples Cay in Naples, Florida. The Seapoint Condo tower is a beach side, luxury mid-rise tower built in 1991. Beasley & Henley was contracted to begin the... - November 24, 2010 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
New York City Foreclosure Listings in October Fall 21% from 2009 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions (247) was up 16% in October 2010 compared to September 2010, but was down 21% from October 2009 (314). - November 23, 2010 - PropertyShark.com
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc. Wins Baggage Handling Contract at Orlando International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the only American owned and largest privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, announces that it has been recently awarded the design/build contract for the new remote in-line baggage screening facility at the Orlando International... - November 23, 2010 - G&T Conveyor Company
Take Advantage of the Solar Hot Water Rebates While You Still Can, Warns Melbourne Company, Solar Flow
State and Federal incentives for installing solar hot water systems in Victoria are running out soon. - November 22, 2010 - Solarflow
Construction Companies Needed for Safety Glove Research
MillerPierce is recruiting companies for on-site safety glove trials. - November 22, 2010 - MillerPierce
Miller Construction Co. Building Orange Bowl Field in Miami
A new Miami community landmark is taking shape as Miller Construction Company builds Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park in Miami for the Orange Bowl Committee. The recreational facility will include a new youth sports/high school football stadium, track and other improvements at Moore Park, 765 NW... - November 20, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Polyurea Coatings a Smart, Sustainable Solution for a Number of Coating Applications
Owners, architects and engineers are increasingly seeking building and construction materials that are sustainable. When it comes to coatings, there are a number of viable options from which to choose. Steven Reinstadtler, market development manager – Construction and Green Building... - November 20, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
STABIL Concrete Products, LLC Names Gerry Flach Vice President of Sales and Operations, Former CEO Will Oversee Growing Sales Force and Manufacturing Operation
STABIL Concrete Products, LLC, manufacturers of architectural precast concrete products, has named Gerry Flach as its new Vice President of Sales and Operations. - November 20, 2010 - STABIL Concrete Products, LLC
Lavendon Achieves UK First for International Environment Standard
Lavendon Access Services has become the first powered access company in the UK to achieve the ISO 14001 international standard for environment management, following an assessment by EQA (European Quality Assurance). This achievement underlines the company’s commitment to operating in a way... - November 20, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
JPE Inc. Lands Multi-Million Dollar Construction Contract
JPE’s Share of Roofing Contract at Fort Bliss Could Reach $30 Million. - November 19, 2010 - JPE Inc. General Contractor
Green Home Decor and Material Sought for REOSE Building Project That Takes "Green" to the Extreme
To achieve the goal of creating a nearly 100-percent “green” show home, REOSE LLC, the sustainable building venture of green product manufacturer, Oceansafe, and sustainable design consultants, The ReGen Group, seek partners interested in showcasing their sustainable, energy-efficient... - November 19, 2010 - Oceansafe
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry in the 3Q/10 Were Close to the Highest Level in Two Years
The cost for wood fiber accounts for almost 60 percent of the total production costs when manufacturing pulp. Both softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices, SFPI and HFPI, have increased about six percent over the past year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 18, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rinox Products Provide Stability to Homeowners' Foundation While Boosting Curb Appeal
Rinox Products, installed by Landscape Contractor Rob Boltz, from Around the Ground, replaced a faulty and failing railroad tie wall which was a threat to the home's foundation. The new retaining wall, produced with Rinox Rio Wall Series products, secured the foundation and provided an updated look and increased curb appeal that the homeowners are thrilled with. - November 18, 2010 - Rinox