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Virginia Home Remodeling Company Celebrates 35 Years of Business
Recent awards for Criner’s work with Criner Remodeling include the NAHB National Remodeling Quality Award. The remodeling company holds a Guildmaster Award for Service Excellence for their overall outstanding scores from clients, and has been featured on Houzz, a review and networking site for design professionals and clients. The company was also named one of the top 500 remodelers of 2011 by Qualified Remodeler magazine. - September 05, 2012 - Criner Remodeling
Flooring Contractor in Bloomington, MN, Announces New Campaign with Leading Online Marketer
Locally renowned Flooring Contractor "Design Hardwood Floors Inc." partners up with marketing experts "Prospect Genius" to bring superior flooring and carpeting services to the greater Bloomington, MN area. - September 05, 2012 - Design Hardwood Floors Inc.
US Aluminum Services Named to Prestigious Inc. 500 | 5000 for Fourth Consecutive Year
US Aluminum Services, Corp., a leading construction company in the Central Florida area, has been ranked by Inc. Magazine in the Inc. 500|5000. - September 02, 2012 - US Aluminum Services, Corp.
Rabine Quality and Innovation Center is Complete
Rabine Group has finished building its Rabine Quality and Innovation Center, which is a room dedicated to the learning and innovating of Rabine Group industry products. - September 02, 2012 - Rabine Group
Triangle Grading and Paving to Mentor Minority Firm for Camp Lejeune, N.C., Project
Burlington, N.C., Construction Company to Oversee Palmetto Civil Group, LLC for $8.8 Million Project - September 02, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
International Association of Home Staging Professionals® to Hold Educational Conference and Rollout New Accredited Staging Professional® Designations
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® will hold its Accredited Staging Professional® 2012 Educational Conference Oct. 26-28 on Whidbey Island in WA. Advanced, intense training in building and operating a successful home staging business will be offered. IAHSP® and StagedHomes.com® is unveiling new designations that Home Staging professionals attending can earn - ASP® REO, ASP® SR, and IAHSP® Premier designations. - September 02, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Foundation Repair Experts in Manassas, VA, Claim Vertical Crack Repair is Possible, Affordable
Virginia homeowners in the Manassas area no longer need to search for complete wall replacement or expensive drainage systems in the case of a vertical crack. - September 02, 2012 - Quality Waterproofing, LLC
As Back-to-School Season Ends, Retailers Look to Holidays for Strong Finish to the Year
DAVACO is preparing to execute a wide range of client programs in anticipation of the 2012 holiday season. DAVACO, which offers comprehensive services designed to support in-store initiatives on a national level, says many retailers experienced a strong back-to-school season, and are looking to build on that momentum with fourth quarter, in-store initiatives designed to maximize sales. - September 01, 2012 - DAVACO, Inc.
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Introduces New Temporary Accommodations in Tampa
Tampa temporary housing specialists Sunchoice Corporate housing have announced the addition of several new properties to their range of accommodations for those on a corporate relocation. These new options will ensure that clients with discerning tastes have access to the best available residences... - September 01, 2012 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing
Water Damage Restoration Company in Greensboro, NC, Boosts Web Presence with Help from SEO Firm
Greensboro-area home- and business owners dealing with the fallout after a flood or other water disaster will soon have an easier time getting their space back to normal. Through a new partnership with the online marketing firm Prospect Genius, locally owned water damage restoration company... - August 31, 2012 - Carolina Restoration & Carpet Cleaning LLC
Habitat Philippines Launches I Build My Philippines Coffee Table Book
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Philippines recently gathered government and business leaders as it launched its “I Build My Philippines” coffee table book, the first of its series, through a Prime Movers Night held last August 23 at Peninsula Manila Hotel. Housing czar and Vice President... - August 31, 2012 - Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Sean Clark Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as Environmental Division Manager
Local Engineering Firm Hires Environmental Specialist with 14 Years of Experience. - August 31, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
Wahaso Corp. and PuraTerra LLC Form Strategic Alliance
PuraTerra LLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Water Harvesting Solutions, Inc. (Wahaso) to sell the latter’s solutions in the Northeastern U.S. This alliance represents a continuation of PuraTerra’s strategy to work with “best of breed” manufacturers of sustainable construction products. PuraTerra’s Territory Managers will perform outreach to architects, building owners, developers, and engineers in order to expand the usage of Wahaso's eco-friendly water harvesting products. - August 31, 2012 - PuraTerra LLC
Restroom Direct Offers the TRI-Umph Hand Dryer by ASI
Restroom Direct adds a new hand dryer, The TRI-Ump, to its extensive line of hand drying options. The TRI-Umph differentiates itself from other hand dryers on the market due to its revolutionary, ergonomic design. The TRI-Umph (http://www.restroomdirect.com/asi-tri-umph-hand-dryer.aspx) is the... - August 31, 2012 - Restroom Direct
Cleaning Company Seeks to Raise Construction Cleaning Standard
Building Cleaning Services Speaks Out on Post-Construction Cleaning Matters - August 31, 2012 - Building Cleaning Services
Julian Construction Inc. Outlines Policy of 100% Quality Insurance
Construction Company Sets Forth Policy for Guarantee of Technical Excellence - August 31, 2012 - Julian Construction
Construction Company Warns, Major DIY Home Projects Risky
Major DIY Home Construction Projects May Cost More in the Long Run Warns Julian Construction - August 31, 2012 - Julian Construction
Senior Project Manager Joins McKim & Creed Traverse City Office
McKim & Creed, one of the top engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firms in the U.S., announces that Jeff Cockfield, PE has joined its Traverse City office as a senior project manager. Cockfield is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in civil engineering. During... - August 30, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Contractors QPS Heating and Cooling Offers HVAC Promotions in Chatham and Sarnia
Leading contractors for HVAC services in Chatham and Sarnia, QPS Heating and Cooling offers a program through the Ontario Power Authority that is designed to help their clients with the cost of installing the latest HVAC units within their home. Through the provincial Save on Energy initiative, QPS... - August 30, 2012 - QPS Heating and Cooling
ANS Group Europe Creates Innovative Living Wall for Crystal Cruises
ANS Group Europe, leading designers of indoor and outdoor living walls, is set to install an interior living wall on a ship for Crystal Cruises, one of the word’s molst luxurious cruise line companies. - August 29, 2012 - ANS Group (Europe)
Exovations Named Among the Top 500 Qualified Remodeler for the Fifth Year by Qualified
Exovations ranked #91 in the nation as Top Remodeler out of 500 qualified companies. - August 29, 2012 - EXOVATIONS
The Douglas Company Completes Construction on Westview at Ellisville Project
Toledo, Ohio based general contractor, The Douglas Company, recently completed construction on a brand new assisted living and memory care facility in Ellisville, Missouri. The Westview at Ellisville senior community provides residents with 77,000 square feet of state-of-the-art living space that... - August 29, 2012 - The Douglas Company
Scottsdale Goes Above and Beyond with LEED Platinum Certification for Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations
The City of Scottsdale recently earned LEED Platinum Certification for their Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations, earning the City a total of nine LEED Certified facilities, four of which are Platinum level. Anthony Floyd, Scottsdale’s Green Building Manager stated, “Scottsdale... - August 29, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
Taylor Morrison Delivers Three Great Communities in Irvine, One of Money Magazine’s 2012 “Best Places to Live” List Cities
Irvine was recently named one of Money magazine’s “10 Best Places to Live” in the United States. Taylor Morrison has three communities located in the southern California city. - August 29, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona’s Norterra Ridge Offers Phoenix Homebuyers a Last Chance at a Gated Mountain Preserve Community
Nestled against the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix Mountain Preserve in north Phoenix, Arizona homebuyers are finding Taylor Morrison’s Norterra Ridge is truly a desert gem waiting to be uncovered. “Norterra Ridge is one of the last opportunities for Phoenix homebuyers to secure a home in... - August 29, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Rabine Group Honored with 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Listing
The Rabine Group of companies has made the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest–growing private companies in America. - August 29, 2012 - Rabine Group
Belcan Supports United Way's Bold Goals
Belcan Corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, is proud to announce that it has endorsed the United Way’s Bold Goals for 2012. The Bold Goals for the Greater Cincinnati region are Education, Income and Health. - August 29, 2012 - Belcan Corporation
General Membrane S.p.A Announces Introduction of EagleXtra APP Modified Bitumen to U.S. Market
Renowned Italian Roofing Manufacture Expands Global Operations to United States - August 29, 2012 - Complete Coverage
Local Business Competing in Premier World Competition
Genesis Window Tinting is sending three employees from the Greater Sacramento Area to compete in The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™: Automotive Division in Louisville, KY, September 20th-22nd. - August 27, 2012 - Genesis Window Tinting
Roofing Contractor in Newark, DE, Hires SEO Marketing Firm to Reach out to Area Homeowners
MW Roofing LLC, a roofing contractor in Newark, DE, recently partnered with online advertising company Prospect Genius. - August 26, 2012 - MW Roofing LLC
Bel-Ray Company Announces Partnership with MARCO Peruana in Peru and Panama
Bel-Ray Company, Inc. – the leading USA-based specialty lubricant company is pleased to announce a partnership with MARCO Peruana, a leading mining service company based in Chile, with entities in Peru and Panama, for distribution of their Mining and Marine product lines in those countries. - August 26, 2012 - Bel-Ray Company
Consolidated Consultants Secures New Projects with Toyota in India
Consolidated Consultants & Engineers Private Limited (“CCEPL”), a leading electrical, mechanical, renewable energy, plumbing and public health engineering group based in Pune, Maharashtra, continued its affiliation with Toyota and has signed several new projects. These projects... - August 26, 2012 - consolidated consultants & Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Triangle Grading and Paving to Widen and Resurface Glensford Drive in Fayetteville, N.C.
Burlington, N.C., Construction Company Awarded $8.8 Million Contract from N.C. Department of Transportation - August 26, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
Rising Sun Pools & Spas Recognized by Pool & Spa News
Local Aquatics Business Takes Spot in Top 50 Builder Rankings - August 26, 2012 - Rising Sun Pools and Spas
F.E. Moran Fire Protection and F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Relocate Blogs Offering Industry and Company News and Resources
F.E. Moran Fire Protection and F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems have relocated their blogs to give viewers a more robust platform for getting information on current events and resources. F.E. Moran Fire Protection’s new blog is located at http://www.femoranfp.com/blog, and F.E. Moran Special... - August 25, 2012 - The Moran Group
Distinctive Remodelers Transforms and Doubles the Size of Cramped Kitchen in Tinley Park Home
Breathing new life into an older home isn’t easy—unless you have the expert guidance of a master remodeler who can reconfigure spatial dimensions in creative and practical ways. Phil and Lisa Kearney benefited from such guidance when they chose Distinctive Remodelers to renovate the... - August 25, 2012 - Distinctive Remodelers
Apchin Design Corp. Will be Featured in Canadian Business Network Magazine for House Designs
Apchin Design Corp. has been selected to appear in Canadian Business Network Magazine as an expert in green and sustainable house designs. This month’s focus at TCBN is on the home building and development Industry, highlighting sustainability in house designs today through green initiatives,... - August 25, 2012 - Apchin Design Corp.
London Air Conditioner Experts My Fireplace Introduce New Promotion for Ontario Residents
Leading London, Ontario air conditioner specialists My Fireplace are now offering a new promotion designed to help clients consolidate the cost of owning the latest and most innovative home systems. Now, My Fireplace is offering the exceptional icomfort WiFi™ Thermostat at a reduced price to... - August 25, 2012 - MyFireplace.ca
Teresina Soapstone Introduce Exciting Soapstone Countertops to Their Growing Catalogue
Industry leading suppliers of soapstone countertops and sinks Teresina Soapstone has recently announced the introduction of a new material for those interested in integrating soapstone countertops to their home. With the inclusion of Green Minas soapstone to their inventory, the company continues... - August 24, 2012 - Teresina Soapstone
MSC Software’s Adams Plays Key Role in Curiosity’s Descent & Landing on Mars
MSC Software Corporation announced that its Adams multibody dynamics software played a crucial role in enabling the extraordinary descent and landing of the Curiosity Rover onto Mars on Sunday evening (August 5th). A team of engineers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) performed a series of critical computer simulations of the sky crane maneuver sequences and successfully and precisely placed the rover onto the Red Planet, in what many are calling an “immensetechnical achievement." - August 24, 2012 - MSC Software Corporation
The Corvus Group Expands Mortgage Brokerage Team
The Corvus Group, Inc., a diversified commercial real estate capital services company that serves public and private sector clients nationwide, announced Barbara Hall joined its Chicago-based commercial mortgage brokerage team as a Commercial Mortgage Advisor. - August 24, 2012 - The Corvus Group
Chris L. Baker Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as a Project Manager
Local Firm Hires Engineering Professional with More Than 27 Years of Experience. - August 24, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
Performance Architects, Inc. Ranks No. 1241 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 248%
Performance Architects, Inc. announced today that the company ranked number 1241 on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. - August 24, 2012 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Craig Shodeen Rejoins Sho-Deen Inc. as President; Firm Adds Custom Home Affiliate
Craig Shodeen recently rejoined Geneva, IL-based Sho-Deen, Inc. as president of ShoDeen Residential. The announcement was made by Kent Shodeen, founder and chairman of Sho-Deen, Inc. ShoDeen Residential is a division of the full service Sho-Deen, Inc. real estate company that was founded in 1961... - August 24, 2012 - Shodeen Homes
Weidlinger Engineers Design Environmental Structures for Staten Island Children’s Museum
Weidlinger was the structural engineer for the new Meadow Structure, wind turbine, and wind scoop, which exploit solar and wind energy in the first project to combine photovoltaic film panels with a PTFE-coated fiberglass membrane. - August 23, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a $16.35 Million Single Tenant GSA Property in Bloomington, Illinois
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a private partnership based in Colorado. The buyer was self-represented and purchased the property to fulfill a 1031 exchange. - August 23, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Rocksolid Stone Works Now Fabricates Grenite® Sustainable Engineered Stone
Cleveland, Ohio Granite Countertop Fabricator Adds another ‘Green’ Surface Made from Recycled Content to their Extensive Product Offerings. - August 23, 2012 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Glenn N. Poole, Jr. Senior Vice President
35-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury and Wealth Management, Business Development - August 23, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Sales of Roofing Sheets from Foregale on the Increase
Roofing sheets from Foregale are flying off the shelves as consumers look for cheaper roofing solutions. Sales of roofing sheets from Foregale have been gradually increasing for several years now. - August 23, 2012 - Foregale Ltd
National Diamond Enterprises Now Offering Discounts on Their Diamond Blades and Grades
National Diamond is a leading US manufacturer & distributor of diamond saw blades, diamond core bits, loop blades, diamond cup wheels, diamond polishing pads, tuck point blades, turbo blades and other specialty diamond cutting and finishing tools from over 20 years. To check out the entire diamond tool range, please visit http://www.national-diamond.com/ - August 23, 2012 - National Diamond Enterprises