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BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Speakers and Topics Announced for CRC Co-Located with ConExpo-Con/Agg
In March 2011, the Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC), an independent forum for crane and rigging professionals, will be held in conjunction with ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, NV. Produced by Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Crane Hot Line and Lift and Access magazines, the one day... - September 23, 2010 - Maximum Capacity Media
The Green Roundtable / NEXUS Selected by Enterprise Green Communities to Join Prestigious Technical Assistance Provider Network
Two leading organizations work towards mainstreaming green affordable housing to promote healthy living environments for low-income residents - September 23, 2010 - The Green Roundtable / NEXUS
IRgA Co-Locates with International Sign Expo 2011 at Mandalay Bay
The International Reprographic Association (IRgA) has partnered with the International Sign Association (ISA) to provide its attendees and exhibitors increased value in one central location. The co-location will provide exposure to vertical markets that have historically not integrated. “The... - September 23, 2010 - IRgA
Local Builder Receives First Gold-Level National Green Building Certification in Arlington
Local general contracting firm Arlington Designer Homes received the first ever Gold-level Green Building Certification in Arlington from the National Association of Home Builders. This new, custom-built green home, located on Underwood St. in North Arlington, is only the sixth house in the state of Virginia to be certificated at the Gold level. The home also received a HERS score (home energy rating) of 55, meaning it is 45% more energy efficient than a standard new home on the market today. - September 22, 2010 - Arlington Designer Homes
Ibstock Brick Awarded Responsible Sourcing Standard
Ibstock Brick has been awarded the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Standard which demonstrates that their products are produced with minimal environmental impact and are sustainable. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Brick Dominates the BDA Award Shortlist … Again
Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted with a record-breaking 40 projects for the 2010 BDA Awards which recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Launches Smartphone Brick App
Ibstock Brick launches a free smartphone app to help customers easily and conveniently select bricks from their mobile phone. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
IOSH Managing Safely Course Success for Lavendon
Lavendon Access Services is strengthening its health and safety culture further still by requiring all managers to take the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely course. Delivered in-house by its own training and education department, the Lavendon Academy, the IOSH... - September 22, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
Sivan Design Has Been Awarded by the Israel National Roads Company to Perform R&D of Methods for the Evaluation of Sight Triangles in Intersections Using 3D GIS
Sivan Design is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Israel National Roads Company to perform research and development for the evaluation of sight triangles in intersections on a three dimensional GIS application. The development will be based on Sivan Design’s Roads... - September 22, 2010 - Sivan Design
Replacement Floor for the Sacred Heart Church in Wimbledon Using FlexiDry Fast Drying Screed
Work to replace the sunken floor at the Sacred Heart Church commenced in April this year with a total of almost a million pounds being spent on the church renovation. - September 20, 2010 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Peabody Orlando Expansion Unveils Sept. 23
Glazing Consultants International, LLC (GCI), provided building envelope consulting services for Peabody Orlando’s $450 million dollar expansion scheduled to be unveiled Sept. 23, 2010. The hotel will now feature over 200,000 square-feet of meeting space, a tower with 750 new guest rooms and... - September 20, 2010 - GCI Consultants, LLC
Versatile Portable Hardness Testing Solution from Proceq Asia
The Equotip 3 is a versatile portable hardness testing solution using the dynamic Leeb rebound technique which was invented by Proceq. - September 19, 2010 - Proceq Asia Pte Ltd
New American West Single Story Floor Plan - Something to Brag About
American West in Las Vegas, Nevada introduces a new single story home with brag space. This new 3,068 sq. ft. floor plan creates a two-story space in a single-story home. - September 18, 2010 - American West Homes
Kensington Master Builders, a Luxury Custom Home Builder in Edmonton, Launches New Website
Kensington Master Builders, a prestigious Edmonton custom home builder, is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved web site. - September 18, 2010 - Kensington Master Builders
G.J. Gardner – Northgate Wins Nine 2010 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes Awards
Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner – Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1.0 million & above range. - September 17, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Another Milestone in the IHPA’s "Get the Number Campaign" Helping Consumers Make the Right Choices in Hurricane Protection Products
“Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory warning Floridians about window film companies that have sold or are selling products to residential homeowners as “hurricane protection.” - September 16, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
IDC Architects Joins Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Growing EcoCommercial Building Network
IDC Architects (IDCA), an architectural and engineering design firm, is the latest company to join the expanding EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC. IDCA offers a full range of services, including planning, architecture, engineering, construction management and... - September 16, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Doucet Remodeling & Design Announces Free Remodeling Workshop
Doucet Remodeling & Design announces the first in their fall series of free workshops at their showroom. - September 15, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Efficient Energy of Tennessee Partners with the University of Tennessee's Team Living Light
Robbie Thomas, President of Efficient Energy of Tennessee (EETN) is proud to announce a newly established partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Team Living Light. EETN will help promote Living Light and has offered to utilize their network to find opportunities for the team to... - September 14, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Introducing ShippingContainerForum.com, a New Place on the Web for Container Enthusiasts
ShippingContainerForum.com, a new place on the web for container enthusiasts, was developed to create an international community around the shipping container and its many uses. Discussions revolve around how to maintain, modify and maximize container usefulness. - September 14, 2010 - ShippingContainerForum.com
BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Boston Cedar Adds a Well Respected Architectural Representative to Its Education and Training Team
In a continued effort to drive qualified sales through its base of independent lumber and building materials dealer partners, Boston Cedar is honored to announce that Garry Prevedini has joined the company in the capacity of Architect | Builder Specialist. - September 11, 2010 - Boston Cedar
SCS Hardwood Floors is Getting Ready to Launch Their New Interactive Web Site
SCS Hardwood Floors is excited about the launch of their new web site which will include an online store so that SCS will now be able to offer hardwood flooring to customers throughout the United States and International markets. - September 11, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
Viceroy Southeast Finalizes Exclusive Partnership with Providence Home Builders
Viceroy begins building its model home at The Coves at Round Mountain and will use Providence Home Builders and as their exclusive builder. - September 09, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast
BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Updated Inspection & Maintenance Fall Protection Poster
Updated to Reflect the Recent Changes to the Fall Arrest Standard. - September 03, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Vela Systems Raises $6M Series B for Expansion, Strategic Partnerships
Autodesk Leads Round; Commonwealth Capital Ventures and GrandBanks Capital Provide Continued Support. - September 02, 2010 - Vela Systems
Julian Construction Says Prevention is Best Solution for Concrete Slab Failure
Slab replacement and extensive slab repairs can be costly. Regularly inspecting foundations for cracks, sinking or other damage is the best way to prevent concrete slab failure. - September 02, 2010 - Julian Construction
Viceroy Southeast Begins Construction of Their Regional Model Home in The Coves at Round Mountain
Viceroy Southeast is beginning construction of their model home, the Lauderhill MKII at The Coves of Round Mountain located in Lenoir, NC. This is the first model for Viceroy's Southeastern division. - September 01, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast
Design-Build Showcase on the Wastewater Engineering and Education Center MSD of Greater Cincinnati
The Design-Build Institute of America – Ohio Valley Region will be presenting a project showcase on the Wastewater Engineering and Education Center for the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati on Thursday, September 16, 2010 - September 01, 2010 - DBIA-Ohio Valley Region
Ferrara Flame by Italkero Luxury Patio Heating and Lighting Now Adds to the Elegance, Warmth, and Lighting of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California
As seen at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California, this original commercial grade Italian import adds beauty, warmth and lighting to the top Five Star Resorts around the world. - August 30, 2010 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
movemanSKG Wheelchair Lift Keeps Church DDA Compliant
movemanSKG has installed a disabled lift in Gracious Street Church, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It allows the elderly and others with mobility problems to move between ground level and the building's first floor. - August 29, 2010 - movemanSKG
San Diego’s Remodelers Pitch in Supplies, Skills and Effort for Project Harmony
Local NARI Branch Receives Outpouring of Member Support to Remodel Charity Apartments. - August 27, 2010 - NARI (National Asscociation of the Remodeling Industry), San Diego Chapter
Hathaway Construction Services Hires New Employee
Valorie Gutzman joined Hathaway in 2010 as the Controller. She brings over 20 years of high level experience in real estate accounting including construction, development, property management, and real estate brokerage firms. Prior to joining Hathaway, her most recent experience was as the Director... - August 27, 2010 - Hathaway Construction Services
QA Graphics Releases Licensed BAS Image Module for Tridium Niagara AX Platform
QA Graphics has developed a BAS Image Module for Niagara AX users. The Module offers an affordable license to use QA Graphics’ 3D BAS Symbol Library on an individual project basis. With the Symbol Library, users access more appealing and realistic graphics than provided by default with the Niagara AX platform. - August 27, 2010 - QA Graphics
Dream Design Builders Named to 2010 Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Dream Design Builders was ranked 388 on the Qualified Remodeler 2010 Top 500. The annual listing recognizes remodeling firms for six criteria of success: annual sales volume; number of years in business, memberships, employees, industry awards and community service. - August 26, 2010 - Dream Design Builders
EMI Supply Inc. Announces August / September 2010 Tactical Glove Promotion
EMI Supply Inc. announces August / September 2010 promotion on High Performance Tactical Gloves by Mechanix Wear and Ironclad Performance Wear. This promotion will focus on covert and tactical gloves with special pricing through the end of September 2010. EMI Supply Inc. will feature special... - August 24, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
EMI Supply Inc. Announces Business Partnership with The M.K. Morse Company
EMI Supply Inc. announces a new business partnership with M.K. Morse. This partnership recognizes EMI Supply Inc. as an authorized distributor of M.K. Morse and its complete line of band saw blades and cutting tool accessories. - August 24, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
Granite Shield Announces Low Cost Applicator Sample Starter Kit
Granite Shield is not just for granite fabricators. It's a great business opportunity as a full time business or for those seeking to earn extra income due to the economy - August 24, 2010 - Granite Shield
Panther Called in for Medieval Inspections at Salisbury Cathedral
Panther has helped facilities managers carry out important structural surveys at Salisbury Cathedral – including the first maintenance inspection of the interior of its roof for 20 years. New specialist powered access equipment supplied by Panther is opening up opportunities for working in... - August 22, 2010 - Panther
LocalConstructionPros.com Announces Free Construction Contractor Websites to Cut Marketing Costs
Many construction contractors either have out-of-date websites that they cannot update or no company website at all. The directory LocalConstructionPros.com is offering residential contractors a free website builder. The site builder is specific to the construction industry and it's users. Building... - August 20, 2010 - LocalConstructionPros.com
University of California, Riverside Selects Barnhart Balfour Beatty to Manage Construction of $104 Million Student Housing Project
Barnhart Balfour Beatty has been chosen by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) as construction manager at risk for a LEED Gold-targeted $104 million apartment village to house more than 800 students. In May, the University of California’s Board of Regents approved the 350,000-SF... - August 19, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Country Club, Featuring Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Offering Homes with 100% Financing
With beautiful mountain and volcano views, Guanacaste Country Club's unique setting is nothing less than breathtaking. And now a lot or home in this fully secured and gated country club complete with Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is available to investors for as little as $0 down and with... - August 19, 2010 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Cofer/Adams Helps Homeowners Take Advantage of the 30% Energy Tax Credit
The Energy Tax Credit will be reduced from 30% to 10% at the end of 2010, now is the time for homeowners to take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009 stimulus program. Homeowners can save money and get a tax credit by making their homes more energy efficient, increase... - August 19, 2010 - Cofer/Adams Building Center, Inc.
Free Bakersfield, California Steel Building Quotes Now on Offer at CitySteelBuildings.com
Free steel building quotes for Bakersfield, California are on offer at CitySteelBuildings.com. Steel building quotes are on offer for other Californian cities as well. - August 18, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
Boston Cedar Named as a Home Slicker® Plus Typar® Distributor
Boston Cedar, which was honored as the Fiberweb 2009 Distributor of the Year, adds Home Slicker® Plus Typar® to its distribution offering. - August 16, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Award-Winning Custom Home Builder Joins Forces with G.J. Gardner Homes
Wayne Intermill's custom home designs have garnered numerous awards, including several during the 2009 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. He believes his affiliation with G.J. Gardner will enable him to combine the Gardner efficiencies and buying power with his local knowledge and customer service skills, providing even better value to his customers. - August 14, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
EPL Skylift Teams Up with 11 Year Old George for Charity Picture
When an 11 year old schoolboy has a great idea to raise money for his local hospice the sky is definitely not the limit for EPL Skylift. Children at Beechwood Park School, near Luton, were asked to come up with ideas to raise money for Keech Cottage Children's Hospice, which the school regularly... - August 14, 2010 - EPL Skylift
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay