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Capital Safety Australia Introduces PenoGuard™, a Better Way to Safeguard Your Workers
Fall protection for penetrations and openings in construction, civil and confined space applications. - May 14, 2011 - Capital Safety Australia
Harvard Jolly Begins Design of New $81.4M Public Safety Complex
Harvard Jolly Architecture is proud to announce they have begun design on Pinellas County’s new Public Safety Facilities and Centralized Communications Center in Largo, Florida. The $81.4 million project will include three new buildings on the 40 acre site to house the county’s new... - May 14, 2011 - Harvard Jolly Architecture
Metal Fascia & Coping Systems Now Embossed with "ES-1 Tested"
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that it is now stamping all ANSI/SPRI ES-1 tested fascia and coping systems with the words “ES-1 Tested.” Metal-Era’s wide range of perimeter edge metal systems are engineered to... - May 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Exterior & Basement Remodeling Contractor in St. Louis Hires Web Marketing Pro to Help Local Clients
Pro Basement Finishers, a basement and exterior home contractor based in O'Fallon, Missouri, and serving the greater St. Louis area, has hired Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising, in order to better serve local homeowners who need basement waterproofing assistance or a roofing, siding, or insulation contractor. - May 14, 2011 - Pro Basement Finishers
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Help with Recovery After Mississippi River Flooding
As devastating flood waters recede, EMLab P&K prepares to help with the recovery process through mold testing and bacteria testing in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. - May 13, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Explain Changes in NC Home Sales Paperwork
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® has produced a video to help explain changes in the new North Carolina Offer to Purchase Contract. Effective January 1st, 2011, every member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® must use the new due diligence contract. “The steps to a real... - May 13, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Find Thousands of 3D CAD Models Available for Download on CAD Crowd
CAD Crowd, an online matching service that helps companies hire global CAD workers, is pleased to announce a partnership with CADENAS GmbH. With CADENAS' innovative new design catalogue technology, the CAD Crowd Part Community has successfully been launched. Pre-existing designs will allow... - May 13, 2011 - CAD Crowd
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
NARI Chicago Member Remodelers Donate Services for Special Needs Family
When a group of Good Samaritans from the Greater Chicagoland Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) learned about an Elk Grove Village family in need, they stepped up to the plate and did what they do best - in this case, build a bigger, better, wheelchair-friendly... - May 12, 2011 - NARI Chicago
NAWIC Announces 2011 Crystal Vision Award Winners
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 17th annual Crystal Vision Awards. The mission of the awards is to recognize individuals who promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Colleen White is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award, which is given to a non-member of NAWIC, and Renee Conner, CIT, is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award, which is presented to a member. - May 12, 2011 - National Association of Women in Construction
Canadian Construction Association Launches a New Resources for Youth to Explore a Career in Civil Construction
Canadian Construction Association’s Civil Infrastructure Council last week launched a new website, http://www.careersincivilconstruction.ca, aimed mainly at high school and college students but applicable to anyone looking for information on civil construction careers. Civil construction,... - May 12, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Shodeen Awards Travel Prize to Geneva Realtor
Shodeen Residential recently awarded a $1,500 travel gift certificate to Mary Reuter, Realtor with The Reuter Team of RE/MAX Excels in Geneva. The gift was bestowed at a business luncheon honoring area real estate agents who have shown homes at and referred buyers to the builder’s Mill Creek... - May 12, 2011 - Shodeen Homes
Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning in Douglasville Launch New Resource
Local Company Sees Opportunity to Answer Questions and Provide Energy Savings Info to West Georgia Community - May 11, 2011 - Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning
Linda Craft Comments on How Applied-Feedback Helps Sell Homes in April via Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Luxury Home Marketing Group (LHMG) of Raleigh, NC focused on Estate-sized homes during April’s meeting. The properties toured included two custom-built, Estate-sized homes outside of a subdivision, listed by Vice-President Linda Craft; a custom-builder’s personal home in the... - May 11, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Dominion Enterprises Launches Homes Media Solutions
Synergistic approach for Dominion’s real estate brands will provide innovative products and services for real estate professionals, consumers. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Homes.com Announces Mortgage Calculator App
Application helps consumers navigate tough financial decisions. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Urban Centers to be Focus of Next AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee “Detroit By Design” Series, May 17-24
Symposia at the Detroit Public Library to discuss urban centers as it relates to the Detroit’s current status, its historic efforts, and the Detroit Works Project. - May 11, 2011 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Two Individual 2011 MAME Awards
Local Home Builder Recognized by The Triangle Sales & Marketing Council for Excellence in the Categories of Superintendent of the Year and Sales Team of the Year for Multiple Communities - May 11, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Water Solutions Inc. (H2Osolutions.com) Triple Its Manufacturing Staff
In order to meet the huge demand for the company’s portable water desalination modules, Water Solutions Inc. has added two extra shifts to the shop floor. - May 11, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Tony Murphy Joins Advanced Exterior Systems as Sales Estimator
Tony Murphy has joined Advanced Exterior Systems, a leader in building component manufacturing, as Sales Estimator. Murphy brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and extensive commercial drywall estimating experience. - May 11, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc
Homes by Deltona Makes Laterra Links Lifestyle More Affordable
Homes by Deltona has made the Laterra Links lifestyle more affordable by lowering condominium association dues. - May 11, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
World’s Best Outsourcing Providers and Advisors Ranked by IAOP
U.S.-Based Companies Dominate Top 10 Leaders of Global Outsourcing 100 - May 11, 2011 - IAOP
Versatile Building Products' New Class Helps Decorative Concrete Contractors Learn the Ins and Outs of Concrete Overlay
Versatile Building Products offers two-day advanced training in its revolutionary Nano-Crete polymer cement product. - May 10, 2011 - Versatile Building Products
Advantage Homes Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at Brunswick Crossing with Event and Luxury Townhome Preview
Advantage Homes, LLC is pleased to announce the one-year anniversary celebration of Brunswick Crossing, one of the communities featuring homes by Advantage Homes. The event will take place Saturday, May 14th from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. in the Brunswick Crossing community, Brunswick, Md. Visitors will also be able to preview the community’s new luxury townhome plans, designed specifically for Brunswick Crossing by Maryland homebuilder Advantage Homes. - May 09, 2011 - Advantage Homes
Weathersfield Estates at Hamilton to Offer "How to Sell Your Home" Seminar May 22nd
If you have a home to sell, you are not alone. Orleans Homebuilders has partnered with industry leaders to help provide the tools you need to get your home sold quickly and for the highest possible price. Orleans Homebuilders will show you how easy it is to sell your current home and become a proud... - May 09, 2011 - Orleans Homebuilders, Inc
Prudential Arizona Properties Sales Executives Receive National Awards
Prudential Arizona Properties recently recognized more than 200 of its REALTORs with awards for outstanding 2010 sales achievements. A part of the Americana companies, Prudential Arizona spans 20 offices and 2,000 sales executives in Nevada and Arizona. Both local and national awards were given... - May 08, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Palm Beach County Sees the Return of Investors to the Local Market
Palm Beach County sees the return of investors to the local market. According to industry experts and raw data, investors are returning to the Palm Beach Real Estate Market. While many potential home owners are acting in an emotional state, investors realize this is one of the very best times to... - May 08, 2011 - Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association
San Diego Real Estate Agent Laura Sechrist Joins Real Living Lifestyles
Real Living Lifestyles welcomes Laura Sechrist to their La Costa Encinitas office. Sechrist graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising. Her professional background enhances her ability to manage business effectively and protect client interests, ensuring successful real estate transactions. - May 08, 2011 - Laura Sechrist, Realtor®
Houston Home Improvement Contractor, Master Remodelers, Wins Best of Houston Award for the 3rd Year in a Row
Master Remodelers, one of Houston's best home improvement contractors, won the 2008, 2009, and 2010 "Best of Houston" awards given by the US Local Business Association. - May 08, 2011 - Master Remodelers
The Preserve at Fredericksburg Wins 2010 Gold Nugget Merit Award
CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas based commercial construction and construction management company, recently received the 2010 Gold Nugget Merit Award for Best Multi-Housing Project by Builder & Developer magazine. The award was received in the category for Best Multi-Family Housing... - May 08, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
DexSystems Overcomes Failed Mud-Set Freeze Thaw Cold with New Outdoor Floor Technology
With great skill this homeowner places porcelain tile on outdoor floor decking in cold climate without the use of traditional cement based materials. - May 07, 2011 - DexSystems Inc.
CF Jordan Construction Named One of America’s Safest Companies for 2010
EHS Today Magazine Honors CF Jordan - May 07, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
DLR Group Horizon Hall Grand Reopening at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado
DLR Group celebrated the reopening of Horizon Hall at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado. A Grand Reopening ceremony was conducted on May 4th 2011 by Aims Community College for the 18,500sf building renovation project designed by DLR Group. “DLR Group would like to thank the Aims... - May 07, 2011 - DLR Group
Brett/Robinson Sweepstakes Draws in June Customers
Brett/Robinson is offering major incentive for June vacationers with their latest “Just June” vacation special. - May 07, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Home Builder in Cabarrus County Breaks Into the Greater Charlotte, NC Remodeling Market
Undoubtedly, the Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling team has now broken into the Charlotte, NC home renovation market. Tom and Janet Schultz maintain that they thoroughly enjoy working with homeowners in their area of Cabarrus County and are looking forward to the idea of offering the same customer satisfaction to residents of the Greater Charlotte, NC region. - May 07, 2011 - Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling
Mercury Network Named a UCDP Integration Platform by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
a la mode’s Mercury Network is now listed as an appraisal submission platform for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (GSE’s) Uniform Collateral Data Portalsm (UCDPsm). Lenders relieved to receive native XML for more than half of the nation’s appraisals as an alternative to expensive and risky PDF extraction schemes. - May 07, 2011 - a la mode, inc.
BJAC Awarded 2011 Pinnacle Steady Growth and Profitability Master Award
Local Architecture Firm Recognized by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards - May 07, 2011 - BJAC
Vacation Rental Agent Opens New Maui Office
Vacation Rental Agent's Hawaii website, Hawaiianbeachrentals.com, opens new Maui office to ensure continued local expertise to guests on the "Valley Isle.” - May 06, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
Russell's Lifestyle Heating & Cooling Shows You How Energy Efficient Appliances Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by you as an individual, a company or organisation, or a product. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change and can be emitted from a wide variety of sources, from transport to the production and use of food, fuels,... - May 06, 2011 - Russell's Lifestyle Heating And Cooling
To-Increase Reveals How Social Media Can Help Manage the Retail Supply Chain
Articles and blog posts illustrate both the opportunities and risks involved for retailers that trust data gathered from social media to help manage the retail supply chain - May 06, 2011 - To-Increase
Fence Installers in Greenwich, CT, Partner with SEO Expert to Bring Fencing to Area Homeowners
Best Fence, a fence installer in Greenwich, CT, has developed a partnership with Prospect Genius, a leader in online local advertising. In implementing this business venture, Best Fence will utilize the SEO expertise of Prospect Genius to attract and maintain potential clients. As a result, a... - May 06, 2011 - Best Fence LLC
Weather Master Helps Homeowners Improve Their Indoor Air Quality
Allergy season is here and many Americans are suffering the effects. Weather Master tells homeowners how to improve their indoor air quality and bring relief to uncomfortable allergies. - May 06, 2011 - Weather Master
Francis Cauffman Appoints Jennifer Browne as Director of Laboratory Planning
Francis Cauffman, an award-winning national architecture firm, has appointed Jennifer Browne as Director of Laboratory Planning. Ms. Browne has been planning laboratories internationally for more than 30 years. She has extensive experience in designing labs with different security and containment... - May 06, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
ACISCO Sets New Construction and Renovation Standard with Free Consultations and On-Site Sketches
ACISCO, a multidimensional company providing construction and renovation services, modular workstations and more, is offering complimentary consultations for prospective clients. - May 06, 2011 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Utahan’s Select the 2011 Sub Zero Ice Cream Flavors of the Year
The top ten finalists from the Taste Testing Contest competed at the Provo Towne Mall on Saturday to have their flavors deemed as the signature Sub Zero Ice Cream flavors of the year and Utah has decided which flavors will reign. The flavors of the year are Berries O’Chocolate, by Rosalyn... - May 06, 2011 - Five Star Painting
GCN Canada Inc. Begins Preparations for Start Up of the Emerald Coast Project in Cameroon
GCN Canada, Inc. announces it has begun making preparations to send an advance team to Limbe, Cameroon to initiate the development of the Emerald Coast Free Zone Development Project - May 05, 2011 - GCN Canada, Inc.
Rags to Riches Publisher Bridges Chasm Between Print and Social Media
Innovative concept promises to breathe new life into the magazine industry. - May 05, 2011 - Help Me Rent Magazine
KY Architectural Firm Building Better, Healthier, High-Performance Schools with Next Generation Insulation
Communities are demanding healthier, more energy efficient, greener schools. RossTarrant is meeting that demand in the southeast with the help of InsulBloc SPF Insulation by NCFI Polyurethanes. - May 05, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
LOFTwall to Exhibit at HD Expo 2011 in Las Vegas
LOFTwall, a premier manufacturer of divider screens for living and working environments will be showing at the HD Expo, May 18 – 20th in Las Vegas. “We’ve had a strong interest in our walls in the hospitality industry,” explains Steve Kinder, founder at LOFTwall. “Our... - May 05, 2011 - LOFTwall
Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. Introduces Dry Ice Blasting to the Power Generation Industry
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is proud to announce its success in utilizing dry ice blasting technology to clean power generation equipment for preventative maintenance and disaster recovery purposes. - May 05, 2011 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.