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Hansons Windows Announces 1st Quarter Earnings Increase from 2011
But company won’t get complacent; will try harder than ever, owner/president says. - April 08, 2012 - 1-800-HANSONS
Attention Realtors: Southern Trails Annual Lobster Boil is Back. Ashton Woods Homes Promotes New Models, Festivities and Prizes.
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced the return of their Annual Lobster Boil Realtor Event at Southern Trails in Pearland, Texas on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance new... - April 08, 2012 - Ashton Woods Homes
Water Treatment Contractor in Harrisburg, PA, Uses SEO Program to Better Serve Locals
Residents of Harrisburg, PA, in need of water heater and water treatment services will soon be able to locate the help they require faster and easier on the Web. Local business Noel Enterprises recently joined the search engine optimization (SEO) program provided by Prospect Genius, a leader in... - April 08, 2012 - Noel Enterprises
Belcan Staffing Solutions Opens 25th Office
Belcan Staffing Solutions continues to grow its customer and employee base with the opening of its 25th location. The office in Cleveland, MS, is the company’s first office in Mississippi. The Cleveland branch joins Lansing, MI; Fountain Inn, SC; Tuscaloosa, AL; and East Louisville, KY, as the fifth new Belcan Staffing Solutions location so far in 2012. - April 08, 2012 - Belcan Corporation
Home Energy Network Extends Into the Top of Texas
Winkelman Heating & Air Cooling has recently announced its certification as a Dr. Energy Saver® franchisee. - April 07, 2012 - Dr. Energy Saver Amarillo
Homebuilder Taylor Morrison Offering New Denver Homes with 50 Percent Off Popular Options
Denver home buyers have the chance to save thousands this month with Taylor Morrison’s Dream Bigger event, which offers 50 percent off the homebuilder’s most popular floor plan options through April 30. Options such as a three-car garage, an enhanced elevation or gourmet kitchen can be... - April 07, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Cost Effective, Quick and Efficient: Flexidry Floor Screeds Won the Bid as the Screed Choice for Blackfriars Station
Fitting the bill for quality, drying time and cost efficiency- FlexiDry won hands down as the screed choice for the new London Blackfriars Station. FlexiDry F0 was chosen to provide a high quality subfloor for nearly 5500 sqm of the new station platform. The Blackfriars station which spans the Thames, will serve as an easy access to the south bank tourist areas of London. - April 06, 2012 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Argenta CDV Seeking to Win $15,000 from Starbucks Foundation Through Online Voting
Argenta Community Development Corporation, a humanitarian organization with a 501 (c) 3 designation, was one of 124 groups in the country selected by Starbucks Foundation to receive funding from their new Community Card: Vote. Give. Grow Campaign. This giving initiative allows registered Starbucks... - April 06, 2012 - Argenta Community Development Corporation
SfL+a Architects Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Architectural Firm Marks Three Decades of Innovation Through Setting Industry Standards for Educational Construction, High Performance Green Design - April 06, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Paragon Commercial Bank Hosts Wake Education Partnership Leadership Council’s Semi-Annual Meeting
Paragon President and CEO Bob Hatley Serves as 2012 Leadership Council Chair - April 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Territory Expands for Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
ThermoScientific approved a market expansion of DS&D's Architectural Products Division for the states of Maryland, northern Virginia (Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties) and the District of Columbia. - April 06, 2012 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
NARI Members Jarro Building Industries Corp., of East Meadow, NY and Utica Avenue Plumbing Supply, of Brooklyn, NY, on NBC’s George to the Rescue
Two members of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Jarro Building Industries Corp. and Utica Avenue Plumbing, will be featured on an episode of NBC’s George to the Rescue television show. The program, which airs Saturday, April 7 at 10:00am, is hosted by George Oliphant, and... - April 06, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Ohio Company to Host First MB Global™ Technology & Business Development Exchange
MB Dynamics™, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with offices/agents throughout Asia, South America and Europe, will host the first MB Global™ Technology and Business Development Exchange at its Ohio headquarters and Corporate College East, May 7-9, 2012. - April 06, 2012 - MB Dynamics
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes $7M Career and Technical Education Building for Sierra Sands Unified School District
At a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, the Sierra Sands Unified School District and Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the completion of the new $7 million Career and Technical Education Building at Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California. Balfour Beatty Construction Management (At-Risk)... - April 06, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt is Freezing Its Way to Simi Valley, CA Grand Opening 4/14/2012
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt is excited to announce the grand opening of its first California location in Simi Valley, California on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Sub Zero Ice Cream is eager to introduce Simi Valley to its thrilling cryogenic ice cream, which uses molecular gastronomy to freeze... - April 06, 2012 - Five Star Painting
Rose Paving is a Three-Time Winner Among the 2012 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been selected for the third time as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois. This workplace analysis and competition began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources... - April 05, 2012 - Rose Paving Company
ONEsource Facility Solutions Offers New, Collaborative Approach to Facility Design and Construction
Under the ONEsource Collaborative Approach (OSCA), partnership-based relationships are promoted between the owner, and a single organization, which houses the architect, engineer and builder under one roof. - April 05, 2012 - ONEsource Facility Solutions
BJAC Releases Podcast on Health Care Design Practice Differences in the United States and China
Managing Principal Architect Lou Jurkowski Discusses Observations from Recent Trip to China. - April 05, 2012 - BJAC
Hana Financial Names John Marsha as Senior Vice President and Regional Marketing Manager of Atlanta Office
The former CIT vice president is tasked to broaden the scope of Hana Financial's marketplace through new business development and networking. - April 05, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Sales at Sago Spur Second Phase Release
Brookfield Homes has released its second phase of homes at Sago as a result of grand opening sales success. - April 05, 2012 - Brookfield Homes, California
Coldwell Banker New Homes Honored with Several Sales & Marketing Awards from NJBA
Coldwell Banker New Homes, one of the nation’s largest, award winning residential brokerage firms, walked away with several Sales & Marketing Awards (SAMs) from the New Jersey Builders Association during its annual Awards Gala at the recent Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. - April 05, 2012 - Coldwell Banker New Homes
Specbid.com Launches New "Buy Smarter, Build Better®" Online Exchange in NYC Metro Area
Public Beta Now Open to Buyers and Sellers of Building Materials, Hardware, Tools and Equipment - April 05, 2012 - SpecBid, llc
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners, Inc. Closes Sale of 524-Acre Single-Family Development Site – Reunion Ranch – in SW Austin
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners, Inc. (CASE), with headquarters in Dallas, today announced it has closed the sale of Reunion Ranch, a 524 acre, fully entitled, single-family development site located in Dripping Springs, TX, just 16 miles southwest of downtown Austin. - April 05, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Basement Contractor in Freehold, NJ, Partners with Online Marketing Firm to Reach Area Homeowners
Homeowners in and around Freehold, NJ will soon have another answer to their basement waterproofing, home remodeling, and foundation repair needs. Locally owned business Precision Home Improvements, LLC, has launched a partnership with Prospect Genius, a leader in online advertising, to improve its... - April 05, 2012 - Precision Home Improvements, LLC
Five Star Painting Ranks #16 for Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Midsize Franchise Business for 2012
Five Star Painting ranked #16 for Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Midsize Franchise Businesses for 2012. Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Painting, says, "We are extremely proud of our company and the prestigious awards we've been receiving from places such as Franchise Business Review and... - April 05, 2012 - Five Star Painting
2012 BlueTech Forum in San Francisco to Feature BlueTech Showcase of Innovative Water Technology Companies
The 2012 BlueTech Forum “BlueTech Showcase” gives innovative water technology companies a platform to pitch their technology and business plan to water industry executives, leaders, utility managers, investors, government officials, and other start-up companies. - April 05, 2012 - BlueTech Research
ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray Announces Success of K-13 Spray Applications
Leading sound insulation specialists acoustical thermal spray have announced that the recent addition of K-13 spray on systems to their catalogue has been shown to improve their clients’ ability to retain superior sound quality in specific sound sensitive environments. The company added the... - April 05, 2012 - ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray
Utilizing Supply Chain Management Tactics for Optimal Growth
To-Increase Reveals 3 Tactics to Help Achieve Supply Chain Management Success - April 04, 2012 - To-Increase
ima Promotes New Associates Recognizing Excellence and Dedication
There is a Bold Future for ima Staff - April 04, 2012 - ima+design
2012 ACPA Pipe School Sets Attendance Record
Industry gathering praised for world-class training, DOT and peer interaction, and new product demos. - April 04, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Highland Homes Continues to be an Industry Leader, Both Locally and Internationally
The International Builder's Show was held in Orlando, Florida, the week of Feb. 6 and one local builder proved they can make a difference at the International level as well as the local level. Highland Homes, based in Lakeland, Florida, was represented at the show by Kathie McDaniel, VP of Sales... - April 04, 2012 - Highland Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Hosts Groundbreaking for Holland Farm Pool
Local Homebuilder Announces New Residential Community Pool Located in Apex. - April 04, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Boston Cedar Appoints a Director of New Business Development
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that the newly created position of Director of New Business Development has been filled by industry professional, Bethany Sawyer. In this key position, Bethany will act as a team contributor in a senior sales role and will be directly accountable for developing... - April 02, 2012 - Boston Cedar
Boston Cedar Expands Its Inside Sales Department with the Addition of Paul Carter
Paul Carter will work directly in tandem with the entire Boston Cedar field sales organization to provide dealer partners and prospects alike the attention and commitment they need to grow their business profitably. - April 02, 2012 - Boston Cedar
New York Plantings Garden Design is Growing with a New Division Providing Quality Irrigation and Lighting Services
New York Plantings Garden Design now offers complete irrigation and lighting services in the New York area through it's new division New York Plantings Irrigation and Lighting. - April 02, 2012 - New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors
Beasley & Henley, Mattamy Homes Models Entice Buyers
Beasley & Henley Interior Design completed 7 model homes for Mattamy Homes in North and Central Florida. The firm’s designs played up the features of the homes and showcased comfort, family and high-end design styles. - April 01, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
CJR Unveils the New CarolJones.com
Springfield-based Carol Jones Realtors is launching a brand new website to give home buyers and sellers a cutting-edge, all-inclusive online resource for their real estate needs. The innovative CarolJones.com has a meticulously revamped design that focuses on providing detailed information in a... - April 01, 2012 - Carol Jones Realtors
BJAC Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
North Carolina History Center Recognized for Sustainability and Green Design by Architectural Firm - April 01, 2012 - BJAC
ima is Excited to Announce the Addition of New Staff
ima is Happy to Welcome Three New Professionals to Their Team - April 01, 2012 - ima+design
Modular Stations Seller ACISCO Presents Coordinating Computer, Administrative, and Guest Chairs
ACISCO, a turn-key office construction and furnishing firm, is presenting its inventory of office seating products, which consumers can coordinate with the retailer's modular stations for convenient, one-stop shopping. - March 31, 2012 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Canadian Construction Association Supports Measures to Eliminate Both the Federal and Infrastructure Deficits
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) was pleased to see the federal government announced a number of measures that will address several longstanding issues of concern to the Canadian construction industry, while affirming its long-term commitment to the renewal of Canada’s aging infrastructure. These measures will ensure Canada remains set on a path to future prosperity. - March 31, 2012 - Canadian Construction Association
General Contractor in Bergen County Uses SEO Pros to Better Serve Locals
For families looking for home builders or general contractors in Bergen County, NJ, life just got a lot easier. Bella Construction Services, a custom home builder serving clients from Cliffside Park to Teaneck, is announcing their new online advertising campaign with Prospect Genius. This search... - March 31, 2012 - Bella Construction Services
ima Team Returns from Visits with Nantong Government Officials in China
ima Has Built an International Portfolio of Landscape Architecture Designs for Public, Private and Civic Clients - March 31, 2012 - ima+design
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) Donates Time and Money to the On-Going Rwanda Civil War Relief and Recovery Efforts
Rebuilding in the aftermath of the Rwandan Civil War and Genocide still requires support and expertise from a wide variety of sources and WEG employees are contributing their time and expertise in the recovery efforts. - March 31, 2012 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Stewart Engineering Names Jacob Ullum, EI Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Raleigh-Based Engineering Firm Expands Geotechnical Engineering Department - March 31, 2012 - Stewart
AtSite Welcomes Stephanie Daly as Marketing Manager
AtSite is pleased to welcome Stephanie Daly as Marketing Manager. Stephanie is marketing professional with ten years of experience in creative marketing, web 2.0, graphic design, advertising, and promotion. She has developed and implemented strategic marketing plans and corporate identity design from concept to finish for a variety of industries and organizations. - March 31, 2012 - AtSite, Inc.
“Godfather of Green” Jerry Yudelson Slated as Keynote Speaker of the 2012 BlueTech Forum in San Francisco
Jerry Yudelson, who has keynoted more than 100 conferences and has recently published “Dry Run: Preventing the Next Urban Water Crisis,” will profile some of the opportunities for corporate investment and entrepreneurial potential in his presentation titled, “The Water Technology Opportunity in Green Buildings” at the 2012 BlueTech Forum. - March 31, 2012 - BlueTech Research
Taylor Morrison Rolls Out Solar Panel Systems for All of Its Arizona Homes
Arizona Homebuilder Offering 50 percent Discounts on the Solar Panel Systems Through April 30 - March 31, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Nova Glass Solutions - Grand Opening Announcement
Nova Glass Solutions is now open for business in Salt Lake City, Utah. Offering a great selection of custom art glass products, the company can provide customers in Utah with great custom glass products. Check out the website to see the amazing products that are created. www.novaglass.net Nova... - March 30, 2012 - Nova Glass Solutions LLC
Archibald Heating & Air Conditioning Expands Training to Better Serve the Kingston Area's HVAC Needs
Archibald Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to announce their recent completion of the IGSHPA Certification. This program, provided by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, supplies geothermal heat pump training to heating and cooling professionals. With this new... - March 30, 2012 - Archibald Heating and Air Conditioning