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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
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Many construction contractors either have out-of-date websites that they cannot update or no company website at all.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
Target to Open at Shea Properties The Collection at RiverPark
The Retail Center Moves Opening Date to 2011 to Accommodate Newest Anchor. - August 12, 2010 - Shea Properties
Building Products Directory Adds 50 Plus Building Materials Distributors
The custom manufacturing marketplace launches its building materials directory and e-marketplace for the construction industry. - August 12, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Castrads Launches New Website for Cast Iron Radiators
After almost a year of running two parallel sites, Castrads has recently combined Castrads.com with Castradsshop.co.uk, yielding a more user friendly interface and an amalgamated help section for advice on cast iron radiators. - August 11, 2010 - Castrads
Global Trade of Softwood Logs Has Increased in 2010 After Having Fallen 30 Percent in Two Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher worldwide demand for forest products has increased global shipments of softwood logs by 20 percent in 2010, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This year may be a turning point for global log trade, which had fallen 30 percent between 2007 and 2009. - August 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Polyglass® USA Opens Its Corporate Headquarters
Polyglass USA, a leading manufacturer in the commercial and residential roofing industry, opened its corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, FL effective July 30, 2010. The move brings together key functional areas of the business in one location for the first time. The new building will also... - August 06, 2010 - Polyglass USA, Inc.
StrucSure Home Warranty Adds Remodeling Industry Veteran Michael Huber
Huber to Help Market and Sell StrucSure’s Remodelers Program. - August 05, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Westmoreland CRS Expands Services with a Contractor Directory & Construction Lead Service
Contractors will be able to employ the company’s expertise in SEO, web design and copywriting to get a web page that is dedicated to showcase the contractors business and maximize the value of online marketing. - August 05, 2010 - Westmoreland Contractor Referral Service
Absolute Construction & Remodeling Company Launches New Showroom in Jeannette, Pa
ACR is expanding its breadth of services to trade professionals and homeowners alike, by offering a premier Bath, Basement, Pella window & door Design showroom located on Route 30 in Jeannette, Pa. ACR continues its tradition excellence by offering builders, contractors and homeowners, an unparalleled showcase of bath, basement and Pella window and doors design showroom. - August 05, 2010 - Westmoreland Contractor Referral Service
RAMSCO Announces Acquisition of Jones Water Supply, a Binghamton Based Company
Rexford Albany Municipal Supply Co., Inc. (RAMSCO) (www.ramsco.com), a leading provider of quality water, sanitary and storm sewer materials, announced that it has acquired the Binghamton based company, Jones Water Supply Inc. Jones Water Supply is a recognized leading supplier to the water and... - August 04, 2010 - Rexford Albany Municipal Supply Co., Inc. (RAMSCO)
Winds Change at San Diego Yacht Club
DPR Construction Completes Restoration and Enhancement of San Diego Landmark. - August 04, 2010 - DPR Construction
Eos Group Releases v2.4.1 of Eos Explorer Extended
The newest version of Explorer Extended from Eos Group, Inc. provides improved performance and data export of Oracle's P6. - August 03, 2010 - Eos Group
MOM Awards Capital Safety ATP Status
Safety Courses Now Officially CP Compliant. - August 02, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Free Quotes for California Steel Buildings in Glendale on Offer at the Steel Building Resource, CitySteelBuildings.com
Free Glendale, California steel building quotes are available at the steel building resource CitySteelBuildings.com. The quotes are on offer for residential, industrial, commercial and prefabricated steel buildings. - August 01, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
Free Quotes for Anaheim, California Steel Buildings Are on Offer at Steel Building Resource, CitySteelBuildings.com
Free quotes for steel buildings in Anaheim, California are now on offer at the steel building resource, CitySteelBuildings.com. Free steel building quotes are available for other Californian cities also. - August 01, 2010 - City Steel Buildings
A Platform to Discuss Construction Project Risk Management Strategies
IQPC, the global leader in conferences, has announced the re-launch of Construction Project Risk Management Asia; a two-day conference to bring project managers and industry experts from the region’s construction industry onto a common platform. - August 01, 2010 - IQPC
Pexheat.com Announces a Graphite Heat Transfer Plate
Superior Performance, Easy to Install, the New Watts Radiant FlexPlate heat transfer plate will be in most new homes. - July 31, 2010 - Pexheat.com
Gravell and Company Awarded by San Antonio Builder’s Association
Gravell and Company, a San Antonio home builder, has added to it’s list of accreditation and certifications, 2 top-notch awards, granted by the Greater San Antonio Builder’s Association. The awards acknowledged Top Remodel Project $75,000+ and Top Certified Build San Antonio Green... - July 30, 2010 - Gravell and Company
Success Stories in a Weak Economy
The Zweig Letter Hot Firm List of 175 high growth design and environmental firms was announced today by ZweigWhite for its 11th annual Hot Firm Competition. - July 30, 2010 - ZweigWhite
JT Flooring Offers Residential & Commercial Flooring Services
JT Flooring, a fully licensed and insured Residential & Commercial Flooring Sub-Contractor, has announced that it offers Residential & Commercial Flooring Services. - July 30, 2010 - JT Flooring
Acoustiblok Quiets Ireland’s Renowned Paint Hall Studiio in the Historic Titanic Quarter of Belfast
Belfast’s Paint Hall Studio, Europe’s largest film studio located in the historically renowned Titanic Quarter of the city installed Acoustiblok® sound abatement material to dramatically reduce outside noise pollution from entering its massive sets in time for its biggest film production to date. - July 29, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Cheval, South Charlotte’s Newest Luxury Equestrian Community, Announces Beacon Builders as the Newest Member of Their Renowned Featured Custom Builder Program
Cheval is pleased to announce Beacon Builders as the newest member of their renowned Featured Custom Builder Program. Beacon will begin building custom homes throughout all phases of Cheval in Fall 2010. Their attention to detail and careful consideration of family needs and lifestyle make their... - July 29, 2010 - Cheval
Julian Construction Says Foundation Inspection First Step in Remodeling
Structurally Sound and Level Foundations Key to Remodeling Success - July 29, 2010 - Julian Construction
CERAM Publishes Extended Guidance on the Use of Bond Beams and Columns to Resist Lateral Load
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy, has published the Design Guide for Masonry Reinforced by Bond Beams and Columns to Resist Lateral Load; a supersede of the original which covered the use of bond beams only. - July 29, 2010 - Lucideon
Panther Lights Up Horse Guard’s Parade
Just as the sun was setting over the magnificent Horse Guard’s Parade in London, an army of Panther machines provided dramatic lighting for the hundreds of spectators fortunate enough to witness The Household Division Beating Retreat. The ceremony, on the historic parade ground was floodlit... - July 29, 2010 - Panther
Julian Construction Says Floor Leveling Can Fix Sinking Foundations
Leveling Process Lifts Foundation, Restores Floors to their Original Position - July 29, 2010 - Julian Construction
Shade Systems Provides 'Twist Sail' Shade Cover for Playground at Aviary Park in Murphy, Texas
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its innovatively designed “Twist” Sail canopy for the City of Murphy, Texas, at Aviary Park. City staff together with their consulting landscape architect cited Shade Systems' unique one-point attachment system as one reason why its Sail shade was specified for this high-profile park project. - July 29, 2010 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Phil Kirk Speaks to Wilmington Contractors Association
Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a Trane® franchise that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today that Phil Kirk, Director of Energy services for Brady and CEO emeritus of the North Carolina... - July 28, 2010 - Brady
Brady Trane Names Statewide Manager
Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a Trane® franchise that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today the promotion of Mike Parker to Retrofit Manager. Parker is a 13-year veteran with Brady having... - July 28, 2010 - Brady
Lavendon Even Greener and Safer with New Niftylift Booms
Lavendon Access Services has re-affirmed its commitment to setting the highest standards for safety and environmental protection by investing in a number of new Niftylift HR21 articulated booms for its UK fleet. The new Height Rider 21 Hybrid all-wheel-drive (AWD) boom lift is the latest... - July 28, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
nCompass Homes Creates an Outdoor Paradise for One Local Family
An overgrown and virtually unusable backyard gets a face-lift by creating an outdoor paradise that includes dual patios, built-in grill and fire pit, plus a putting green. This backyard haven has something for everyone to enjoy. - July 23, 2010 - nCompass Homes
EMI Supply Inc. Announces Addition of Wej-It Fastening Systems
EMI Supply Inc. announces the addition of Wej-It Fastening Systems to its extensive product line. Wej-It Fastening Systems is the oldest manufacturer of one-piece mechanical anchors, and maker of the Original wej-it® wedge anchor. Widely used in the installation of pallet racking, stair cases,... - July 23, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
Charter Builders Selected for $40 Million in Additions/Renovations for Lewisville High School, Founded in 1897
Lewisville Independent School District has selected Charter Builders as construction manager at-risk for $40 million in additions and renovations to Lewisville High School. These upgrades to the existing high school, founded in 1897, are part of the school district’s plan to provide... - July 22, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Graham Architectural Products Joins the EcoCommercial Building Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announced today that Graham Architectural Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural-grade windows, doors and curtain walls, joined Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network as one of its inaugural product solution suppliers. - July 22, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Wester Suffolk BOCES Goes Green
Western Suffolk BOCES, an educational center for Long Island students, has installed new "recycled" sidewalks made of post-consumer glass. The paving surface is also porous, making it ideal for combating stormwater and drainage issues. - July 22, 2010 - Excav Services
Eugene, OR House Painter and Handyman Launches New Web Site - CCB License #190186
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Eugene, Oregon, announced today the launch of a new service, http://oregonhandyguy.com. With over 15 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy now offers the expertise of a painter, handyman, roofer and more. - July 20, 2010 - Handy Guy, LLC