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GreenTex Builders Provide Water Efficient Showerheads, Raise Money for School in Africa
For a small donation, GreenTex Builders will install a new Moen water efficient showerhead in any or all of homeowner’s baths. They are donating all of the proceeds to charity. Austin residents can do their part to support the water conservation efforts during the extreme drought. 100% of donations will go to the Cheti Sponsorship program to build a school in Tanzania, Africa. - August 05, 2011 - GreenTex Builders
Staging a Home Considerably Reduces the Days on Market
Homes that were staged by DaVinci Designer Gallery sell up to 4 times faster when compared to the average days on market. - August 05, 2011 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Highlight Homes of Atlanta Seeks Partners to Aid Victims of Minot Flood
Georgia Developer and Builder Responds to Request from North Dakota Native to Assist with Rebuild - August 05, 2011 - Highlight Homes, LLC
ERG Property Advisors Announces Hiring of Three New Associates
ERG Property Advisors welcomes three new associates including Paul Diaz, Rohit Jain, and Jeffrey Wolfson who all come from unique backgrounds. Their excellent work ethic will benefit the ERG team and make it thrive with their combined effort. - August 05, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Building Clouds Offers Elite Level Membership Packages and Rewards Program
Building Clouds' new Elite Level Pricing Programs are designed to allow building controls integrators to offer aggressively priced, comprehensive building automation and energy management projects. Elite members can sign up for the program level that matches their business model and annual sales... - August 04, 2011 - Building Clouds
Building Clouds Updates Opendiem Pricing Packages
Building Clouds' OpendiemConnected service, including the new free 30-day trial, allows users to connect to their facilities over the internet and access Energy Management or Building Automation Systems from the Web with no upfront costs. - August 04, 2011 - Building Clouds
Advance Magazine Publishes Article on MRI Suite Design Codes by One of RAD-Planning's Own Architect for Radiology Facilities
RADIOLOGY-Planning (RAD-Planning) Sr. Vice President, Tobias Gilk, authored an article on MRI suite design codes and standards newly referenced by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest hospital accreditation body. The article appears in the July / August issue of Advance for Imaging & Radiation Oncology. - August 04, 2011 - RADIOLOGY Planning
Gain Elite Access to Off Market Commercial Real Estate Assets Direct from US Banks Through COMAC
COMAC (Commercial Off Market Assets & Capital) sources assets direct with US banks and private sellers for principal buyers. The new Elite Program takes investors to the front of the line for a first look. - August 04, 2011 - COMAC
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Orlando, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Defective “Chinese" Drywall. - August 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award Presented to Jennifer King with RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Jennifer King, with RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. In 2010, only 20 percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this... - August 04, 2011 - RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster, Jennifer King
Mechdyne’s Newest Software Release for Immersive Environments Includes Support for Multi-Users and Motion Capture
Mechdyne Corporation today announced the release of Conduit™ 3.0, an immersive software solution that enables desktop 3D applications to operate on PC clusters, virtual environments, and tiled high resolution displays. This latest version of Conduit supports a wide variety of desktop... - August 04, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes 24 Loans During First Half of 2011 to Finance Projects Valued at More Than $69.1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed 24 commercial loans from Jan. 1 through June 30 to finance projects... - August 04, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Employers Can Train New Hires in Style with ACISCO, Inc.’s Telemarketing/Call Center Modular Stations
ACISCO, Inc.’s line of telemarketing/call center modular stations makes employee training simple and efficient. - August 04, 2011 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Ideal Shield Adds Concrete Bollards to Its Bollard Protect Line of Products
Ideal Shield has added a line of concrete bollards to their bollard product line. These decorative bollards range in size from 12” in diameter to 18” in diameter. Similar to all other bollards in the Ideal Shield Line these can be place over existing bollard posts or incorporated in new installations. - August 04, 2011 - Ideal Shield
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on Long Beach, California’s First Public Skate Plaza
Construction of Spohn Ranch’s Fifth Skatepark for the City of Long Beach is Underway at McBride Park. - August 04, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Scientific Capital Arranges 4.1MM SBA Hotel Loan for an Independent Hotel in Amarillo, TX
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 4.1 MM SBA 7a loan for the refinance of an independent 185 room hotel in Amarillo, Texas. The project was financed through an FDIC lender at 68% Loan to Value (LTV) with the combined LTV of 75% including the seller carry. Hotel financing has remained anemic in... - August 04, 2011 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc. Announces Expansion of Strategic Roof and Waterproofing Consulting Services in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metrolplex Market
Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc., today announced further progress in its strategic growth initiative focused on professional roof and waterproofing services for key commercial, industrial and multi-family clients in the Dallas Fort Worth region. - August 04, 2011 - Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc
Boston Cedar Adds a Social Media Platform to Its Marketing Strategy
"This key initiative will continue to become an integral part of the overall marketing strategy for the company going forward," said Paul Colliton, Boston Cedar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. - August 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar
34th Annual VA State Champion Auctioneer Contest
Virginia's finest auctioneers will compete before a live public audience selling various useful and unique items while competing for the title of 2011-2012 Virginia State Champion Auctioneer. - August 03, 2011 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Five Star Painting Opens Austin Location with New Owner, Wade Wilcox
Five Star Painting is happy to announce the newest addition to its team, Wade Wilcox, who is opening a Five Star Painting franchise in Austin. Five Star Painting’s third Texas location will serve North Austin, Round Rock and Pflugerville. It is locally owned and operated by Wade Wilcox, who... - August 03, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Rabine Group is Honored to be No. 19 in Crain's Fast Fifty List of 2011
Crain’s Chicago recognizes the Rabine Group in this year’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies List for the second year in a row. - August 03, 2011 - Rabine Group
H2O Solutions Limited Granted Patent Protection for Desalination Technology
Shanghai based H2O Solutions Limited has secured international patent protection for its proprietary multi-charged plate desalination process. This protection will enable the company to capitalize on worldwide markets where the highest demand for the technology exists. - August 03, 2011 - H2O Solutions Limited
New Building Technology Introduced to India
New building technology introduced to India, will aid the country's massive housing needs. Global Housing Alliance has the duty to introduce this cutting edge and innovative technology created by International Steel Structures to India. - August 03, 2011 - Global Housing Alliance
The Right Window Company Announces "Right Now Program"
Now, in addition to manufacturing vinyl windows in a made-to-order fashion, The Right Window Company will begin to stock one hundred of the most popular vinyl window sizes so that contractors and DIY-ers can come in and pick them up for projects that same day. - August 02, 2011 - The Right Window Company
Metal-Era’s ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Tested Fascia Outperforms Other System
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that the performance of its Anchor-Tite Standard Fascia System was successfully tested during a severe thunderstorm in Wittenberg, WI, which damaged many other surrounding buildings. On July 20,... - August 02, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Acoustiblok® and QuietFiber® Layered to Quiet Residential Generator in Maryland Homeowner’s Weekend DIY Sounproofing Project
Acoustifence and QuietFiber are combined in a weekend DIY soundproofing project for a Maryland homeowner looking to quiet his backyard emergency generator. - August 01, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
New App for California Real Estate Agents Offers MLS Property Search for Facebook Pages
Growing Number of REALTORS® on Facebook Inspires Innovative New MLS Search App from Bay Area Real Estate Technology Firm. iHOUSEweb has made it easy for Real Estate Agents to quickly Add Property Search Tools to Facebook. - August 01, 2011 - iHOUSEweb
ModuTile USA Manufacturer Introduces Affordable Interlocking Basement Flooring
Since ModuTile no longer manufactures in China, its U.S. manufacturing team was assembled in November 2010. The new U.S. team has successfully entered the basement flooring market after researching the issues associated with the existing basement floor options currently on the market. Typical problems with basement floors include negative effects due to humidity and lack of sufficient ventilation. - July 31, 2011 - Modutile
Energy Efficient New Homes for Sale in Austin, TX
Buffington Homes, the market leader for energy efficient new homes for sale in Austin TX, is excited to announce that each of their new Austin Texas homes for sale is Energy Star certified. This saves you thousands on utility bills and is a great addition to an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Visit Buffington's energy efficient homes for sale in Austin at any of their 16 desirable communities. - July 31, 2011 - Buffington Homes
Signature Listings Now Providing Clients No Cost Option to Advertise Residential Real Estate for Sale
Naperville, Illinois based real estate specialists Signature Listings have announced that they are now providing home sellers with the opportunity to advertise their residential real estate for sale at no cost. - July 31, 2011 - Signature Listings
MERJS Announces Grade A SW1 Office Spaces Will Soon be Available at Artillery House Following Substantial Refurbishment
Acting on behalf of a charitable trust, MERJS have been instructed to let 13,800 sq ft of offices at Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, SW1 which are currently undergoing substantial refurbishment to provide modern Grade A offices. - July 31, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Rohit Communities’ New Homes in Edmonton Recognized by 2011 Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing
With a record-breaking number of entries this year for the 2011 CHBA Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing, Rohit Communities is thrilled to announce three finalists in two categories. - July 31, 2011 - Rohit Communities
Premier Silver Leaf Real Estate from Your Austin Custom Builders
Buffington, the leading builder of Austin custom homes in fantastic family communities for over 40 years, is excited to announce their new Energy Star certified Capital Series homes in Round Rock. Buffington Homes has been the custom home builder Texas residents have trusted for years for their affordable, modern, and award-winning homes. Visit their Silver Leaf community today to find your next home. - July 31, 2011 - Buffington Homes
RE/MAX Catapults Into Runner Up Leadership Position in Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX increased its share of residential properties sold in the Chicago real estate market to 8.5 percent during the first half of 2011, up from 7.6 percent in first half 2010. As a result, RE/MAX has moved up into second place among real estate brands that do business in the city. According to... - July 30, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Marin Luxury Home Sales Highest Level in Three Years, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Marin County’s luxury home sales reached their highest level in three years in June as the high-end market continued to bounce back from the recessionary downturn, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real... - July 30, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Terracare Associates Launches New Website
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape and public infrastructure maintenance company, has just launched an exciting new website, www.terracareassociates.com , featuring information about their service offerings, a portfolio of their award winning projects, and useful resources and links for... - July 30, 2011 - Terracare Associates
BJAC’s UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
New Health Care Center Earns Recognition for Sustainability and Green Design. - July 30, 2011 - BJAC
National Corporate Housing Names N. Paul Warman as Senior Vice President of Global Market Development
National Corporate Housing, a leading provider of furnished apartments for the corporate housing industry, today announced the appointment of N. Paul Warman as Senior Vice President of Global Market Development. Mr. Warman, who most recently was President of The Warman Group, a firm providing... - July 30, 2011 - National Corporate Housing
To-Increase Highlights WMS & RF Data Collection as Key, Independent Components of an Effective Warehouse
Blog post helps companies make a case for leveraging both warehouse management systems and radio frequency data collection, rather than choosing one or the other. - July 30, 2011 - To-Increase
Brookfield’s Home of the Week is a Single Level Home with a Generous Backyard
A popular single level plan featuring three bedrooms, three baths plus office is Brookfield’s Home of the Week at Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos. - July 29, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Ibstock Brick Launches Inspirational New Literature
New literature from Ibstock Brick helps inspire housebuilders and developers to create buildings with character and charm. - July 29, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
J. Dan Kelley, Tierra Dynamic Company's Managing Member, Selected White House Champion of Change
Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) is very pleased to announce that their firm’s Managing Member, Mr. J. Dan Kelley, P.E., was recently selected by the White House as a Champion of Change. “Across the country, ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of others... - July 29, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
Special Family Relaxation Vacation Packages at Fort Myers "Escape to Estero Island" for Families Exhausted After Visiting Florida’s Amusement Parks
Four Beautiful Beachside Resorts, One Amazing Island, Suites from $99 - July 29, 2011 - Continental Group
EMLab P&K's Denver Asbestos Lab Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Denver, CO lab is NVLAP-accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500053-0). The Denver lab is EMLab P&K's tenth asbestos lab accredited by NVLAP. - July 29, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Impending SBA 7(A) Loan Cap Doesn’t Affect Mercantile Capital SBA 504 Loans
U.S. Small Business Administration funds for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program aren’t in danger of drying up anytime soon, says one of the nation’s leading providers of SBA 504 loans. - July 29, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
James William Joins Smith & Schaefer
Cincinnati Based Company Announces Hire of New Biomed Service Technician - July 29, 2011 - Smith & Schaefer
Welty Building Company Joins American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Local Commercial Building Firm Joins ASHE to Assist in Overall Healthcare Advancement - July 29, 2011 - Welty Building Company
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Just Closed an Indy Mac / One West Las Vegas Short Sale in Nevada
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short sale Agents who use a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System, has closed another Las Vegas Short Sale saving the Nevada Homeowner from Foreclosure. - July 29, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Dredge Yard Launched Its New Website
Visitors of Dredge Yard’s website can find now more information about the engineering of dredge related equipment. - July 29, 2011 - Dredge Yard
Dave Overholser Joins Keller Williams Rice Realty Market Center
Dave Overholser, a real estate sales professional in Martinsburg, has joined the Keller Williams Rice Realty Market Center. Dave Overholser, www.DaveOverholser.com, has an extensive background in distressed and lease option properties and has been in the real estate industry for 3... - July 29, 2011 - Keller Williams Rice Realty, Dave Overholser