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BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Drummonds Expands with Acquisition of Industrial Property
Gascoignes, the Guildford based chartered surveyors, has advised a private investor in the sale of 9,263 sq ft (860 sq m) industrial property, held on a ground lease, at Henley Business Park, Normandy to Drummonds, the manufacturer and distributor of classic handmade bathrooms for 950,000 pounds... - October 05, 2010 - Gascoignes
Verdigris Group Wins Acclaim as Leader in Green Building & Sustainability Consulting
Verdigris Group's banner year 2010 earning acclaims from Wall St. Journal, GreenCollarEconomy.com among other organizations for their top ranked green building consulting services and organizational sustainability efforts, expanding their national reach with their new mountain-region offices. - October 05, 2010 - Verdigris Group
Co-Founders of PharmaJet Honored as Laureate of The Tech Museum’s Tech Awards in 2010
(Laureate) is One of 15 Innovators From Around the World Recognized for Applying Technology to Benefit Humanity - October 04, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
E&B Paving Receives Top Category Award from American Concrete Pavement Association for Jasper County Airport Project
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, received a 2010 National “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” Gold Award in the Airport Overlays Category from the American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA) for its runway, taxiway and apron... - October 04, 2010 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Paris Fractional Developer Bucks Bad Real Estate Market
Paris Home Shares announces the successful sellout of their latest fractional ownership real estate project in Paris, France. - October 04, 2010 - Paris Home Shares LLC
Restroom Direct Purchases Second Warehouse
Restroom Direct, distributors of hand dryers and other commercial restroom equipment, announces the purchase of their second warehouse at their headquarters in Huntersville, NC. Founded in 2008, Restroom Direct has expanded rapidly and is one of the largest distributors of hand dryers in the US,... - October 04, 2010 - Restroom Direct
Chesterton Humberts and CEBR Report Suggests Scope for Substantial Increases in UK Prime Commercial Property Values by End of 2015
A report, published by Chesterton Humberts and CEBR, suggests that UK prime property yields could fall to around 4.85% in 2014 and indicates that there is scope for a 40% rise in prime commercial property values by the end of 2015. The "Commercial Property Values: Trends" report, which... - October 03, 2010 - Chesterton Humberts
More WC1 Office Accommodation Becomes Available in Bedford House, John Street at the Heart of Bloomsbury, London
MERJS has been appointed as sole commercial property agents of a newly available WC1 office space consisting of the entire first floor of Bedford House, 21a John Street - October 03, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
New Website for Vendible Broker
The diverse and rapidly expanding Vendible Broker has just launched its new entertainment website. This site will be ever updated and evolving however is a launching point for their growing needs. - October 03, 2010 - Vendible Broker
An Educated Bet – Why More Parents Are Buying Properties in University Towns, Says The Buying Agents
The Buying Agents are seeing a rise in the number of properties bought by parents for their children to live in whilst they are at University. - October 03, 2010 - The Buying Agents Ltd
KST Electric Signs Contract to Wire New Data Foundry Data Center in Austin
Rosendin Electric's Texas Subsidiary Signs New Contract to Build Out New State-of-the-Art Data Facility. - October 03, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Boston Cedar Achieves Year Three Re-Certification Status in the "Certified Green Dealer™ Program"
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the third year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a third year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in... - October 03, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Crocker Partners Announces 34,000 SF Bank of America Renewal to Anchor ING-Owned Tower in Downtown Boca Raton, Florida
Bank of America has leased 34,000 square feet under a long-term lease renewal at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Boca Raton. The 110,000-square-foot building, located at 150 East Palmetto Park Road and Mizner Boulevard, is leased and managed by Crocker Partners for owner ING. Jon Blunk,... - October 03, 2010 - Crocker Partners
RE/MAX Broker/Owner Gary Jacklin and Tribute Donate Musical Skills to Benefit Non-Profits in West Suburbs
Gary Jacklin has carved out a successful career in real estate. He’s sold homes since 1987, and is now the broker/owner of RE/MAX Action in Lisle, Ill. He’s also a skilled musician, and along with the fellow members of his band, Tribute, is helping cash-strapped non-profit agencies in these difficult economic times. - October 03, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX 10 Continues Expanding in Chicago Real Estate Market Through Merger with RE/MAX Select
Many real estate firms are struggling in today’s challenging economy, but RE/MAX 10, with offices in Chicago, Palos Park and Oak Lawn, Ill., as well as in Chesterton, Ind., continues to grow in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Earlier this year it opened its first city office at... - October 02, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Vero Beach's Leading Real Estate Firm Expands Market Share
Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Vero Beach Florida's leading real estate firm, recently announced its merger with Coastal Signature Properties, a luxury boutique real estate firm. The merger is a positive growth step for both firms. - October 02, 2010 - Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract to Renovate St. Monica's
Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to renovate St. Monica’s in downtown Raleigh. Built in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese the one story brick building once provided elementary education for African American children for nearly 37 years. Through... - October 02, 2010 - Macallan Construction
Christie’s Great Estates Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Energizes Affiliate Network with Introduction of Global Expansion Strategy by CEO Neil Palmer
Elite Corps of 150 Company Owners and Principals from 28 Countries in Attendance with Affiliate Host Harvey Kalles Real Estate Preview New Company Web Site and Forge Closer Ties to Christie’s Art Auction House. Isadore Sharp, Founder of the Iconic Four Seasons Hotels, Delivers Keynote Address on the Value of Branding. - October 02, 2010 - Christie's International Real Estate
Real Estate Grand Central to Hold Real Estate Investor Networking and Learning Meetings
Despite the real estate crash, homes and condos are still selling, and real estate investors are back. The average person can learn to become a real estate investor, with the right mentors and networks. - October 02, 2010 - Real Estate Grand Central
DS&D’s October CEU Labfest Tour Set to Roll Through Philadelphia, NJ and NYC
In collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific, DS&D will be hosting LabFest 2010, a three-day, three city tour aimed at expanding knowledge of the latest laboratory equipment and green technology. The DS&D 2010 LabFest will kick off in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 12th, followed... - October 02, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
Castro Roofing Introduces the Storm Hawks Division
A brief description of Castro Roofing's new division: the Storm Hawks. - October 02, 2010 - Castro Roofing
Sabritec Launches New Passive Equalization Technology
Sabritec, a highly integrated engineering and manufacturing company providing special interconnect solutions for military, aerospace, telecom, space, test and measurement, and commercial applications, has introduced a new passive equalizer technology. - October 02, 2010 - Sabritec
Orlando Realtor Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. Has Earned the Prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation
Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. of Keller Williams Heritage Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process. - October 01, 2010 - Gitta Urbainczyk P.A.
323link Inks Representation Deal with Paradigm Strategic Marketing Offering Simplified Internet Video
323link, a leader in Lecture Capture, Podcasting and Streaming, announced that it has signed a representative agreement with Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC. Paradigm Strategic Marketing is now providing sales, demonstrations, and support for all 323link products in the state of Florida. - October 01, 2010 - Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC
Uplands Visionaries Break Ground on New 63-Acre Residential Community in Southwest Baltimore
Uplands Visionaries, LLC, a public-private real estate development consortium led by Pennrose Properties, LLC and Bozzuto Homes, is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of a highly anticipated new 63-acre, $238 million master-planned community located on the site of the former Uplands community in southwest Baltimore. The first phase of development encompasses 761 residences which includes townhomes and semi-detached residences, as well as apartment homes with varying floor plans. - October 01, 2010 - Pennrose Properties, LLC
ThePitchfordGroup.com to Host the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon in Grand Ledge, MI
ThePitchfordGroup.com will be hosting the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on the baseball field downtown on Saturday October 9th. Select visitors will have the opportunity to go on a tethered ride in the balloon from 4-6. There will be a drawing to win a ride with the Pilot and Cody Pitchford of ThePitchfordGroup.com when it launches for a non tethered flight at 6 p.m. weather permitting. For any questions about the event contact ThePitchfordGroup.com. - October 01, 2010 - ThePitchfordGroup.com
Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co Advise on Industrial Property Deals at the LDL Business Centre, Ash Vale, Surrey, UK
A new business centre in the Blackwater Valley is rapidly becoming a key location for innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, generating new employment opportunities for the local community, according to the agents Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co. - October 01, 2010 - Hollis Hockley
Marshall Real Estate Auctions Announces a Bank Owned and Estate Multi Property Auction
Doug Marshall of Marshall Real Estate Auctions announces one of the Eastern Shore's largest Bank-owned and Estate-Owned real estate auctions, featuring properties from Worcester, Wicomico and Dorchester counties - absolute or with very low minimums. Auctions offer clients the opportunity to save up to 50% on real estate purchases. - October 01, 2010 - Marshall Real Estate Auctions
The Peace Corps Gets Behind Global Social Housing's Colorado Project
The Peace Corps in Costa Rica has voiced its support for the Global Social Housing's Colorado Project. - October 01, 2010 - Global Social Housing
Lee Mirman of Global Social Housing Meets with the Costa Rican Minister of Housing to Push Forward the Colorado Project for Social Housing
The Costa Rica Housing Minister, Irene Campos, met this week with Lee Mirman of Global Social Housing to discuss the company's social housing project in Colorado, Costa Rica. - October 01, 2010 - Global Social Housing
Serge Kay Launches a New Website
Serge Kay and his team have helped sophisticated buyers find their dream homes. - October 01, 2010 - Serge Kay, Keller Williams Elite Properties
SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Andy Kiley Environmental Project Scientist
Local Civil Engineering And Construction Firm Hires Environmental Project Scientist. - October 01, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Expanding Sacramento Area Offices with 50 Additional Agents
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading real estate services company in the Sacramento-Tahoe region, is getting even bigger. The company has expanded its Sacramento area operations with the addition of 50 real estate professionals, including 18 top producing agents from Lyon Real Estate... - October 01, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
AIA Flint Calls for Entries to Revitalize Genesee Towers
Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary - October 01, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Flint
Highland Homes Announces New Orlando Area Community Deer Creek
Highland Homes is pleased to announce its newest Orlando area community, Deer Creek. Located in St. Cloud, prices at Deer Creek start in the $120,000s. If you are looking for affordable St. Cloud new homes, Deer Creek offers just the right combination of what today’s buyers are looking for --... - October 01, 2010 - Highland Homes
Serge Kay Surges to Top 10 Since Joining Hands with Keller Williams
Having recorded over $200 million sales, Serge Kay is been recognized as one of the top 10 realtors. - October 01, 2010 - Serge Kay, Keller Williams Elite Properties
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Frank Garza of Grazen Engineering Unveils New Web-Based Employee Management System
Grazen Engineering's President, Frank Garza, spearheads the firms latest cost cutting initiative in the form of an employee management system. The new system offers several value add benefits to Grazen's clients as well as reduces costs across the board. - September 30, 2010 - Grazen Engineering
ACPA Says HDPE Pipe Failure at Texas Fish Hatchery Offers Costly Lessons
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently learned a very costly lesson when it was forced to replace two miles of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), after portions of the plastic drainage system collapsed at the new John D. Parker East Texas Fish Hatchery near Jasper. - September 30, 2010 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Las Vegas Real Estate Goes Mobile
Prudential Americana Group Launches Most Comprehensive Mobile Program in Las Vegas. - September 30, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Construction is Under Way at The Villas at Pleasant Valley
Kemmons Wilson Companies broke ground on the new Abbey and Canterbury models at The Villas at Pleasant Valley, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new models add upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for a home-buyer who is looking to live in a... - September 29, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Maine’s Academic Institutions Asked to Share Green Stories to Promote Sustainable Communities
The USGBC Maine Chapter will put Maine's colleges and universities "In the Limelight" at their Annual Meeting to be held on November 10, 2010. All of Maine's colleges and universities are encouraged to tell their green stories. - September 29, 2010 - U.S. Green Building Council Maine Chapter
StrucSure Home Warranty Welcomes Scott Whisenant to Sales Team
Whisenant to Promote StrucSure’s Warranty and Insurance Programs in Central & Southwest Texas - September 29, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Online Real Estate Search Traffic Throughout 2010 Indicates Strong Buyer Interest
UnitedCountry.com Achieves 13 Months of Consecutive Positive Monthly Increases - September 29, 2010 - United Country Real Estate
United Country Real Estate Celebrates 85 Years of Real Estate Marketing Innovation
Lure of Non-Urban Lifestyle Remains Strong across the United States and Beyond - September 29, 2010 - United Country Real Estate
PBS Series ‘For Your Home’ Selects Top Charlotte Plumbers
One of the experts chosen to appear in several upcoming episodes of ‘For Your Home’ is Chris Vigna of Charlotte's All About the Pipes Plumbing, Inc. - September 29, 2010 - Charlotte's All About the Pipes Plumbing, Inc.
Launch of The Big Property List Sees the UK’s Online Property Revolution Move on - Big Time
The Big Property List (www.thebigpropertylist.co.uk), a new, free-to-use property portal, has been launched, laying down the gauntlet to everyone in the business of buying, selling and renting property in the UK. - September 29, 2010 - The Big Property List
Dan-Wood Energy-Efficient Houses Use FlexiDry
Budimex Danwood Ltd is a major European consortium which specialises in the design, factory pre-fabrication and on-site construction of exceptionally high quality and energy-efficient timber frame houses to a fixed-price, guaranteed timetable of just eight to ten weeks. - September 29, 2010 - FlexiDry Global Limited