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FlexiDry F3 / 21 Days for Trinity Spots Hall
Construction is well underway for a new £3m sports hall for Trinity School, Newbury. FlexiDry F3 with a drying time of 21 days is being used for this project which is being carried out by main contractors Kingerlee. FlexiDry is one of the most preferred names in quick drying screeds among... - June 22, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
FlexiDry Offers a Screeding Solution for Rivergate School, Barking
The 14 day dry FlexiDry F2 Fiberscreed has been chosen to be installed over 5500sm of underfloor heating for the Rivergate School. The primary school is part of the first phase of the eco- friendly Barking Riverside Project. FlexiDry offers a screeding solution with its quick drying time and also by acting as the complement for underfloor heating, reducing thermal losses and improving energy efficiency. - June 22, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Cathy Purple Cherry Honored with 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate
Cathy Purple Cherry has been honored by the Governor’s Office of the State of Maryland for Service and Volunteerism. Cathy Cherry has been named an Honorable Mention in the 2011 Governor’s Service Awards for her continued support and advocacy of the special needs community in Maryland. - June 22, 2011 - Purple Cherry
Easy Realty Refer Launches Nationwide Referral Network for Real Estate Agents
Nationwide referral platform for real estate agents has been launched by Easy Realty Refer Llc. This robust platform allows residential and commercial real estate agents the ability to refer clients to other top real estate agents in their market, and throughout other cities nationwide. - June 22, 2011 - Easy Realty Refer LLC
Andrew Bers of RE/MAX Alliance Group Achieves National Recognition
Longboat Key, Florida, Agent Awarded ABR Designation - June 22, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (WPMIC) Celebrates 10 Continuous Years of “Excellent” Rating by A.M. Best
Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (WPMIC) has achieved 10 consecutive years of an “A- (Excellent)” rating by AM Best. WPMIC is the insurer for new home warranties provided by Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC) and for general liability insurance provided to home builders through the RWC Insurance Advantage (RIA) program. - June 22, 2011 - Residential Warranty Company, LLC
Property Group Leads Global Digital Innovation, Colliers International Wins Sitecore Site of the Year
Colliers International has been recognised as Australia’s preeminent leader in digital innovation following today’s announcement it has won the prestigious Sitecore Site of the Year. Colliers International was placed ahead of other finalists such as Jetstar, Panasonic, KIA and CSIRO to... - June 21, 2011 - Colliers International (Australia)
IAOP Announces the Cloud Service Measurement Initiative Consortium (CSMIC) at Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley as New Academic Alliance Partner
Collaboration to Develop Cloud Computing Standards - June 21, 2011 - IAOP
RE/MAX Alliance Group Golf Tournament Raises Funds for All Children’s Hospital
9th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $4,650. - June 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
To-Increase Recommends Upcoming Engineering Software Webinar Hosted by Siemens
Webinar to share strategies designed to eliminate engineering time wasters. - June 20, 2011 - To-Increase
Eight Design and Engineering Firms Join the Commitment to Sustainable Practices
The Central Coast Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is pleased to announce eight firms adopting the 2030 Commitment, a program that aims to lower building energy consumption to net zero by the year 2030. - June 20, 2011 - mode associates
Bob Fielder Joins RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers, Florida
Bob Fielder, GRI Broker-Associate with 33 years of real estate experience joins RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers. - June 20, 2011 - REMAX Realty Group South
Braxton-Bragg, LLC Would Like to Announce the Appointment of Andrew Geronimo to Its Staff of Sales Associates
Braxton-Bragg, LLC would like to announce the appointment of Andrew Geronimo to its staff of Sales Associates. Andrew specializes in handling their Spanish-speaking clientele. - June 19, 2011 - Braxton-Bragg
GRR Real Estate Management Appointed by Sontowski & Partner Group on 70 Million Euro Portfolio
GRR Real Estate Management GmbH (GRR REM) has been appointed by Sontowski & Partner Group on a portfolio of retail investment properties in Germany worth 70 million Euros. Located in Bavaria and Baden Württemberg, the properties extend to around 40,000 sq m. GRR REM manages 260... - June 19, 2011 - GRR Real Estate Management
Union Property Group Launches sellpropertynj.com
Union Property Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, has officially launched their new website sellpropertynj.com, targeted at distressed NJ home sellers looking to sell their home fast. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte, said, “2011 has proven to be a big... - June 19, 2011 - Union Property Group
Hot Properties Event Set for June 24 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Event Features 50 Realtors, 50 Properties in 50 Minutes - June 19, 2011 - CornerStone Title
The City of Sunny Isles Beach Partners with The Continental Group for the June 21st "2011 Hurricane Preparedness Summit"
The City of Sunny Isles Beach (SIB), in conjunction with The Continental Group (TCG), will host a “2011 Hurricane Preparedness Summit” on Tuesday, June 21st from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the SIB Government Center within the David P. Samson Commission Chambers, located at 18070... - June 19, 2011 - Continental Group
Architectural Firm Provides Pro-Bono Services for Non-Profits
Access Design Group LLC announces their “Philanthropy through Service” program to assist local non-profits with various free professional architectural services. - June 18, 2011 - Access Design Group LLC
Paul Primavera Joins Metal-Era as Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Responsible for overseeing and supporting the sales efforts of Roof Edge Solutions, Edge Systems One and Airflow Solutions for 14 states. - June 18, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Patenaude Receives Top Award for First Quarter Sales from Prudential Real Estate
Top sales agent in Massachusetts for Single Family Homes during first quarter, 2011. - June 18, 2011 - Prudential Howe & Doherty, Realtors
Beginners Edge Sports Training (B.E.S.T.) Expands North Phoenix Presence on High Street
Youth Athletic Specialists Create New Entertainment Venue and Programming for Local Families - June 18, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
Shea Properties Adds Two Real Estate Veterans to Executive Team: Bryan McGowan and J.J. Abraham
Commercial real estate and capital markets veteran Bryan McGowan has been named chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Shea Properties, company officials announced today. - June 17, 2011 - Shea Properties
Addison Homes Named "America’s Best Builder" Finalist
Addison Homes, a Greenville SC-based homebuilder, is a "Best Builder" finalist in competition amongst the country's top companies. - June 17, 2011 - Addison Homes
Local Homeowner in Nevada Avoids Las Vegas Foreclosure by Completing a Short Sale with Las Vegas Short Sale Agent
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. - June 17, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Marin County Luxury Home Sales and Median Price Rise in May, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in Marin County bounced back in May with both indicators climbing from the previous month, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 60 homes... - June 17, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Attorney Jackie Meeker Joins Yesner & Boss Sarasota, Florida, Office
Meeker Will Expand the Staff Working on Closings, Tax Work, Corporate Law and Consumer Protection - June 17, 2011 - Yesner & Boss, PL
Rabine Group Employees Complete OSHA Training for Work Safety
Rabine Group employees undergo Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s training designed to create a safe work environment. - June 17, 2011 - Rabine Group
Alan Thompson Speaks on Social Media at Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Seminar
CornerStone Title Presents Social Media Seminar for Real Estate Professionals - June 17, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Hotel Galvez to Host Series of Rosenberg Library Exhibits This Summer
Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is collaborating with Rosenberg Library’s Galveston and Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits and presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August and September as part of the hotel’s year-long celebration... - June 17, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
SuiteSearch.com Debuts Deals Feature to Give Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Access to Exclusive Office Rates and Promotions
Developed by SuiteSearch North America, Inc. the Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate Website Provides Full Marketing and Listing Services for Property Owners and Managers - June 17, 2011 - SuiteSearch North America, Inc.
Xena Vallone of Xena Vallone Realty Appointed to My Florida Regional MLS’s Board of Directors
Vallone Will Represent the Sarasota Association of REALTORS® - June 17, 2011 - Xena Vallone Realty
Mechdyne Showing Commercial Applications for 3D at InfoComm 2011
Mechdyne Corporation is partnering with Digital Projection International at InfoComm 2011, June 15-17, in Orlando, Florida. Mechdyne will provide software applications, graphics computing capabilities, and technical expertise to support an ultra high resolution flat screen display at Digital Projection International's (DPI) booth. Mechdyne is a leader in visualization solutions and well known for software applications such as getReal3D™ for Unity, VRScape™, Conduit™, and CAVELib™. - June 17, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
Starborn Industries Celebrates 50 Years of Success & Innovation
New Website Combines History of Achievement, Detailed Product Information & Industry’s Most Comprehensive Source of Information for Deck Screws - June 16, 2011 - Starborn Industries
The Right Window Company Opens Online Store for Direct Consumer Purchases
The Right Window Company, manufacturer of specialty doors and windows, now allows customers and contractors to buy direct online. - June 16, 2011 - The Right Window Company
National Corporate Housing Acquires Equity Corporate Housing from Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR)
National Corporate Housing, a national provider of furnished apartments for temporary housing, announced the company has purchased Equity Corporate Housing, a leading provider of corporate housing and unfurnished rental assistance services nationwide. Equity Corporate Housing has served the... - June 16, 2011 - National Corporate Housing
Florida Multi-Property Bankruptcy Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) has been retained to offer at auction 5 bankruptcy residential properties, one of which is being offered absolute to the last and highest bidder. This multi-day auction will begin at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 28 and will conclude at 4 PM Wednesday, June 29. - June 16, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Linda Craft & Team Welcomes Buyers’ Agent Pamela Mansueti
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is growing in 2011. The team welcomes Pamela Mansueti to the team in June as a Buyer’s Agent. “We were attracted to Pamela’s professionalism and drive to treat each and every client’s home decision as if she were buying the home for... - June 16, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Beat the Heat with June Film Screenings at Rockledge
Marietta Apartments with 80-Seat Movie Theater. - June 16, 2011 - Rockledge Apartments
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc. is Voted Best Roofing and Siding Contractor in Mchenry County
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc., a remodeling company specializing in windows, siding, roofing, gutters, doors, and decks, is the proud recipient of the 2011 Best of the Fox Reader's Choice Award for Best Siding and Roofing Contractor in Mchenry County. Innovative also received recognition for being the best employer with less than 40 employees as well as one of the best handyman service, deck builder, and home remodeler in Mchenry County. - June 15, 2011 - Innovative Home Concepts, Inc
Deck Addition Considered One of Top 5 Home Remodeling Projects
Seeking to educate homeowners on the long-term value decks can provide, Long® Fence refers to Remodeling Magazine’s 2010-2011 Cost vs. Value Report. This report shows that a wood deck addition is one of the top five remodeling projects that yield the greatest return on investment. In this... - June 15, 2011 - Long Fence
Great House Design Announces 15% Off Price of Home Plans Until July 15th
The process of designing your own house is becoming more affordable due to the availability of building material and the innovations within the field of home design in America. Companies such as Great House Design provide the ideal link between home buyers and home designers. Spokane, Washington-based house design specialists, Great House Design, have announced that they will be offering 15% off the price of their home plans until July 15th. - June 15, 2011 - Great House Design
The Corvus Group/RSM McGladrey, Inc. Complete Due Diligence on Commercial Real Estate Securitization Portfolio
The Corvus Group, Inc. and RSM McGladrey, Inc. recently completed a due diligence assignment on a performing and securitized commercial real estate loan portfolio with a loan balance aggregating $737 million. - June 15, 2011 - The Corvus Group
To-Increase Reveals Microsoft Dynamics as the One True Path Towards Global Expansion
Benefits ranging from streamlined processes, to global project visibility, illustrated in new manufacturing video case study. - June 15, 2011 - To-Increase
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Sales Jump 17% in Sacramento Area to Outpace Top Competitors
Despite a challenging housing market, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s sales volume and market share both soared over the past year to outpace its top local competitors, the company announced today. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage saw its sales volume year to date jump 17... - June 15, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Builders Site Protection to Showcase New Surface Protection at PCBC
Builders Site Protection will be an exhibitor at the upcoming PCBC show in San Francisco, CA. from June 22-24th. Builders Site Protection will showcase environmentally-friendly surface protection and lead containment products that address builders' growing concerns with sustainability. Builders Site Protection will be located at booth N-6045 in the North Hall Exhibit Floor. - June 15, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
RE/MAX Signature of Chicago Honored for Closing More Than a Thousand Transactions in 2010
RE/MAX Signature of Chicago was honored recently for achieving a level of sales growth that few real estate brokerages could top in 2010. It registered a 30 percent increase in closed transactions compared to its 2009 results, and the 1,033 sales its agents completed last year made it Chicago’s No. 1 RE/MAX office in transaction volume. - June 15, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Karen League, ASID, LEED AP Joins Jova/Daniels/Busby as Senior Vice President and Director of Interior Design
Jova/Daniels/Busby to Provide Broader, More Comprehensive Design Services - June 15, 2011 - Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects Interior Designers Planners
Pogoda Management Co. Brokers Sale and is First Choice of New Owners for Harbor Park Mini Warehouse Management
Property Management Company was chosen to remain as the management company of the recently sold self storage facility, Harbor Park Mini Warehouse, in Harbor Springs, MI. - June 15, 2011 - Pogoda Companies
Alabama Mechanical Contractor M&D Mechanical Receives National Platinum STEP Safety Award
Alabama mechanical contractor M&D Mechanical Contractors has been awarded the national STEP Safety Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. M&D Mechanical is one of only 571 ABC members in the nation to receive the platinum designation. - June 15, 2011 - M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
G.J. Gardner Homes on Top 100 List of Military Friendly Franchises for 2nd Year in a Row
At a time when many builders are stagnating or downsizing, G.J. Gardner is expanding in the U.S. In addition to the 7 Colorado franchises, there are ten builder owned and operated franchises in California. Upcoming franchise openings include one in Indiana and one in the Boston area that will cover all of New England. - June 15, 2011 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming