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Ibstock Dominates at the BDA Brick Awards, Again
Ibstock Brick sweeps the board at the BDA Brick Awards with wins including Supreme Winner and Best Public Building for the Olympic Substation. - November 18, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Rosendin Electric Starts Work Wiring the Caltrain San Bruno Grade Separation Project
Rosendin Electric Chosen for Past Performance on San Carlos Grade Separation Project and Outstanding Safety Record - November 18, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Team Integration Helps Balfour Beatty Construction Deliver New Facility for Gateway Church
Last weekend, Balfour Beatty Construction and Gateway Church celebrated a milestone two years in the making: for the very first time, members of the church attended services in their new, 4,000-seat Worship Center in Southlake, Texas. For Gateway Church, the event marked the fulfillment of their... - November 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Atmosphere Hospitality Draws on Its Revolutionary Green "DNA" to Unveil New Select Service Prototype Adoba Eco Inn
The Adoba Eco Inn is the latest green offspring from Atmosphere Hospitality Managements socially responsible LEED certified green independent brand concept. - November 16, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
President and Officer of Nucor Building Systems, Jeff Carmean, Gives Firsthand Details of the Largest Steel Company in the U.S.
Construction Digital interviewed Jeff Carmean of Nucor Building Systems for insight into this massive steel business. - November 16, 2010 - WDM Group
Boston Brick and Stone is Planning for the Holidays, Announces “Get Ready for the Holidays” Special
Boston Brick and Stone, a Southern California leader in chimney inspections, chimney brick repair, brick restoration and landscape and hardscape design, today announced a special “get ready for the holidays” chimney program. - November 14, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
Landmark Fine Homes LP, a Certified Professional Custom Home Builder, Sweeps the COHBA Parade of Homes Awards in the Norman, Oklahoma Area
Landmark Fine Homes LP, received several awards in the 2010 Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. These awards included Best Overall Design, Best Landscaping, Best Decorating and Best Master Suite. - November 14, 2010 - Landmark Fine Homes
Remodeling Contractors in Fremont, NH, Join Leading SEO Program to Reach More Local Customers
Friedrich Carpentry Plus, a team of skilled home improvement and remodeling contractors serving the Manchester Area, recently announced its collaboration with the online advertising experts at Prospect Genius. - November 13, 2010 - Friedrich Carpentry Plus
Foundation Contractors in Boston Work with Online Advertising Company to Aid Local Homeowners
A-1 Foundation Crack Repair, a team of professionals serving the Boston area, has paired with Prospect Genius, an online, local marketing company, to offer homeowners access to quality foundation repair. - November 13, 2010 - A-1 Foundation Crack Repair, Inc
New Mosque Uses FlexiDry Fast Drying Floor Screed
In excess of 4,200sm of FlexiDry F3, 21 day dry time, floor screed has been installed over 5 floor levels in the building of the new Harrow Central Mosque. FlexiDry fast drying floor screed was chosen by the project management team due to its guaranteed dry times meaning that costly installation of surface DPM’s is not necessary before laying final floor finishes. - November 13, 2010 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Crumbling Home of Pioneering Family Set for Restoration
The Delray Beach CRA, Community Land Trust, and Stuart & Shelby Development are partnering to save the historic 86-year-old Franklin House by rebuilding the home to provide affordable housing. - November 12, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Construction Digital and IQPC Announce Partnership for Modular Construction & Pre-fabrication Conference in Houston, Texas
Construction Digital and IQPC announce their partnership for Modular Construction & Pre-fabrication, which is taking place December 7-8, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas. This conference is set to bring your current project with the practical techniques to cut costs and... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
The Top 50 Green Construction Companies, the Top 5 Sporting Venue Designs and the Latest Projects Defining London’s Skyline in the November Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information reveals the top 50 green construction companies, the top 5 sports venue designs and investigates the Shard, Heron Tower and Lee Tunnel projects that are designed to enhance the aesthetics, economy and... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
See the Latest Projects Defining London’s Skyline in the November Construction Digital - the Shard and Heron Tower to be the Tallest and Biggest Buildings in Europe
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information investigates the Shard and Heron Tower, projects designed to enhance the aesthetics, economy and quality of life in London. While some construction projects have been put on hold or downsized due to... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
Deloitte Joins the Expanding EcoCommercial Building Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC
This news release announces Deloitte's joining the expanding EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC in North America (NA). With its innovative sustainability strategy, professional services organization Deloitte was a natural fit to complement the other members in the ECB Network. - November 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Four Rosendin Electric Projects Recognized as Construction and Design Winners by California Construction Magazine
Rosendin Electric’s Work Helps Garner Five Awards, including Overall Top Project and Three Best of 2010 Awards for Construction Projects - November 11, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Browns Ladders Supports National Ladder Safety Campaign
Lancashire-based Browns Ladders is supporting a national campaign which aims to reduce deaths and injuries in the workplace. The 2010 Ladder Exchange, led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in partnership with the Ladder Association, will see thousands of damaged, bent or broken ladders... - November 10, 2010 - Browns Ladders
GRNY Renovation Now Official Members of NKBA
New York-based GRNY Renovation, leading kitchen & bath renovation specialists, are now official members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) - November 09, 2010 - GRNY Renovation
Kensington Master Builders Launches Canada’s First Built Green™ Luxury Show Home Audio Tour
Kensington Master Builders, an award winning Edmonton custom home builder, announced today that it will showcase its latest industry leading green show home with audio tours in English and Hindi. - November 08, 2010 - Kensington Master Builders
OAC Management Project Receives International Recognition for Quality
Quality Assurance Observation program implemented on recently completed Vail hotel is generating more buzz than anyone expected. - November 07, 2010 - OAC Management Inc
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Highlights Environmentally Friendly Coatings for Bridge Structures
A new generation of waterborne polyurethane coatings is a viable option for bridge structures, offering performance properties that are comparable to traditional solventborne coatings, yet are more environmentally friendly. Steven Reinstadtler, market development manager – Construction and... - November 06, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Boston Cedar is a New Member of the North American Deck and Railing Association
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that the company has become one of the first deck and railing distributors in the Northeast to join as members of the rapidly expanding North American Deck and Railing Association. - November 05, 2010 - Boston Cedar
New Episode of Shades of Green to Focus on Green Building
“Green is not just a color or a movement; it is a way of life. Our goal with this episode is to educate the television audience as well as the construction industry on the environmental, financial and social benefits of green building.” - November 04, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
ARXX Corporation Recognized as Cleantech Leader
ARXX Corporation has been recognized by Corporate Knights Magazine as one of the Next 10 Emerging Cleantech companies. Corporate Knights Magazine is the magazine for clean capitalism, making it easier for people to know the environmental and social impacts of their marketplace decisions, showcasing leaders and innovators and bringing together key decision makers from all sectors to identify common sense solutions that make the market work better for the environment, society and economy. - November 03, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Ranked Among Top Specialty Contractors
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010 by ENR (Engineering News-Record) magazine. The detention company was ranked at #355 on the list. This is the sixth year that Cornerstone Detention Products has been included on the ENR Top... - November 03, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
South Coast Surety Announces Record Month
South Coast Surety has proudly announced the single largest month of surety premium production in the firm's 15 years. Their production levels have continued to climb through the year, with 10 months into 2010 eclipsing their total annual production for 2009. - November 01, 2010 - South Coast Surety
Drywall Contractor in Manchester, NH, Hires Online Advertising Pros to Connect with Local Customers
John's Drywall Co., a Manchester-based drywall company, announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, a leader in online advertising, which will make them more available to local, online customers. - October 29, 2010 - John's Drywall Co. LLC
QA Graphics Offers Tridium NiagaraAX Users Free Trial of Graphics Library
Niagara AX users can claim a free trial of a high-end graphics library designed to work within Tridium’s Niagara AX platform. - October 29, 2010 - QA Graphics
Handyman Service in Tampa Works with Online Advertising Team to Connect with Local Homeowners
ANDY OnCall of Hillsborough County, a Tampa-based handyman service, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius seeking to reach a larger number of area homeowners through effective Internet marketing strategies. - October 29, 2010 - ANDY OnCall of Hillsborough County
Klohn Crippen Berger Receives the 2010 Canadian Consulting Engineering Award of Excellence
A distinguished jury of professional engineers from business, government and academia have honoured Canadian engineering firm, Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) for their work on the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project (NT2) in Laos. The NT2 project is a long-term collaborative effort between Laos and... - October 28, 2010 - Klohn Crippen Berger
Oldcastle Precast Provides Special Foundation for Communications Site on Top of Red Table Mountain
Cell Blocks® system is a precast, post-tensioned foundation system specifically designed for the wireless and utility industry. - October 28, 2010 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Remodeling Contractors in Bangor Sign on with Local Advertising Experts to Reach Online Customers
Fiddleback Construction, a handyman service and construction company in Bangor, ME, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius to reach a broader range of customers through effective online advertising and search engine optimization. - October 28, 2010 - Fiddleback Construction, LLC
Garage Door Installation Company in San Clemente, CA, Uses Local SEO Company to Reach Area Customers
American Empire Garage Door, located in San Clemente, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius, a leading SEO company, to better serve area homeowners with the help of a more effective online advertising strategy. - October 28, 2010 - American Empire Garage Door
Browns Ladders Launches Nationwide Safety Training Courses
Innovative ladders company, Browns Ladders, is pioneering safety a new idea to help reduce deaths and accidents in the workplace. - October 28, 2010 - Browns Ladders
Denver Area Custom Home Builders Join International Custom Home Builder G. J. Gardner Homes - Three New Franchises Expand Gardner Presence Into Denver Metro Area
Three custom home builders with decades of combined experience were each on a quest to find a way to maintain a high standard of quality while offering greater value to the customer. That search led each of them to G.J. Gardner Homes, whose simplified processes and international buying power provides a unique, cost saving alternative for custom home building. - October 28, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Rosendin Electric Receives Design-Build Merit Award from DBIA for Work on Nogales International Waste Water Treatment Plant
Rosendin Electric Participation as Specialty Contractor Improves Safety Performance and Helps Complete Upgrade Ahead of Schedule - October 27, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Miles-McClellan Receives ABC Awards
Miles-McClellan Construction, has received two prestigious awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors. The awards were presented Aug. 26 at the Central Ohio Chapter's 2010 Annual Safety Luncheon and Awards Program in Columbus. - October 27, 2010 - NewBridge Bank
Back to School with FlexiDry Fast Drying Floor Screed
As children returned for the new school year last month, FlexiDry fast drying floor screed was being installed in another two new build schools on underfloor heating systems; North Ealing Primary School & Stockland Green Secondary School. Both schools are due to be completed earlier than expected with FlexiDry F1 floor screed being installed, allowing final floor finishes to be laid 7 days later, which fit perfectly with the build schedules. - October 24, 2010 - FlexiDry Global Limited
German Architects Get Creative with Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association applauds the work of raumlaborberlin, a German architecture firm that transformed a subway stop into a mini opera house. - October 24, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Roofing Contractor in Portland, ME, Uses Local SEO Company to Help Area Homeowners with Repairs
Wallace Home Improvement, a roofing and siding contractor providing services in Portland, Maine, and throughout the surrounding region, recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising, to assist area homeowners who are in need of an exterior home maintenance and... - October 24, 2010 - Wallace Home Improvement
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Discussed Building Re-Occupancy Guidelines Following Installation of Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
As a company dedicated to innovation and safety performance, Bayer MaterialScience LLC takes the steps necessary to help ensure the safe production, installation and function of its materials. As such, Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists have developed a methodology for determining when structures... - October 23, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Montenegro Interactive Map Search on ProdamSam.com
ProdamSam.com, the premier web provider of For Sale & Rent by Owner Real Estate advertising in Eastern and South-Central Europe, added a Montenegro Interactive Map Search. - October 22, 2010 - ProdamSam.com
Precast –an Integral Part of the 11-Acre Lake Project in George Poston Park- NC
An integral part of the dam construction included a 10 ft by 10ft concrete riser discharging to a 6-foot diameter reinforced concrete pipe and three (3) precast concrete three-side bridge sections that made up the road crossing for emergency spillway. - October 21, 2010 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
House Charlotte Expands Making Homeownership More Affordable, Many Communities Are Eligible for Up to $15k Down Payment Assistance
The City of Charlotte recently released the results of the 2010 Quality of Life Study, the biennial study that ranks Charlotte’s neighborhoods on several social, cultural and economic indicators. As expected, many of our neighborhoods are experiencing negative impacts from the economic... - October 20, 2010 - Lockard Reed Development Group
China’s Hunger for Wood Raw-Material Pushes Timber Prices Upward, Increasing the Importation of Logs and Wood Chips to Record Levels in 2010, Reports the WRQ
The forest industry in China is continuing its expansion, and with limited domestic timber resources, importation of logs and wood chips are at an all-time high, especially as tight supply of domestic logs has increased local log prices to new highs in the 2Q/10, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 20, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Free Quotes for Steel Garages Offered at the Steel Building Resource, CitySteelBuildings.com
Free steel garage quotes are now available at the steel building resource, CitySteelBuildings.com. - October 20, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Construction Digital and IQPC Announce Partnership for Bridge Construction Europe Conference in Warsaw, Poland
Construction Digital and IQPC announce their partnership for Bridge Construction Europe, which is taking place November 3rd to 5th and is set to bring together leading industry experts and professionals for three days of networking, benchmarking, and professional development. This conference will... - October 16, 2010 - WDM Group
Top Rating for Financial Stability in the UK Awarded to Portakabin
Modular building specialist, Portakabin, has entered the top 15 per cent of companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability, after achieving the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin