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Mullican Flooring Photo Contest Offers $5,000 Grand Prize, $1,000 First Prize
Mullican Flooring is sponsoring a photo contest on Facebook whereby consumers can send in photos of their Mullican floor installations for chances to win a substantial grand or first prize. Winners will be determined by popular vote on Facebook during December 2011. - October 07, 2011 - Mullican Flooring
The Murus Company Earns Forest Stewardship Certification
Murus Company structural insulated panel (SIPS) products earned the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification which helps builders and specifiers gain environmental and energy credits. - October 07, 2011 - The Murus Company
Lindstrom and Trane® Corp.’s Long-Standing Partnership Offers Customers the Latest Technology with the Highest Quality Customer Service
Companies like Lindstrom Air Conditioning are realizing a new breed of technician is required, one that stays educated on the latest innovations in the industry with an emphasis on customer service. - October 07, 2011 - Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Distinctive Remodelers Creates New Double-Sized Kitchen for Oak Lawn Family
After 22 years, Sue Marcinkowski had reached the boiling point in the cramped galley kitchen of her 60-year-old Oak Lawn ranch home. In addition to cabinet doors that wouldn’t fully close any longer, she had endured loose and crumbling tile, formica countertops scarred with pot burns, no... - October 07, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
The BSC Group Named 2011 Best of Business, Finance, by Readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine
The BSC Group Announces It Was Named 2011 Best of Business, Finance, by the Readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. - October 06, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
BJAC Releases Podcast on the LEED Certification Process
Designer Tapati Bose Discusses Benefits of Sustainable Building - October 06, 2011 - BJAC
Dozens of Local Businesses Collaborate to Create One-of-a-Kind, Next Generation, Green, Durable Hurricane/Earthquake Proof Home
An unprecedented demonstration of local business collaboration is taking place now in New Orleans. More than two dozen local construction professionals, design firms, vendors, and product specialists, led by OceanSafe, the The ReGen Group, Woodward Design+Build,, and C&G Construction, have... - October 06, 2011 - Oceansafe
Soapstone Countertops from Teresina Soapstone Are Green, Clean and Efficient
Teresina Soapstone, distributors of soapstone countertops and slabs, is proud to be the largest supplier of soapstone slabs in the Northern California region. In addition to supplying a quality product, many of the customers are making an environmentally conscious decision by choosing soapstone... - October 06, 2011 - Teresina Soapstone
CCA Pleased with Permanent Gas Tax Fund Transfers to Aid Municipalities with Infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to see the government moving forward with its commitment to introduce legislation to make permanent the annual transfer of funds to municipalities under the Gas Tax Fund. - October 06, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Houston Tree Expert Says Drought Impact to Persist for Years as Officials Reverse Tree Loss Estimate
Louis Flory, owner of Ability Tree Experts says damage caused by drought and excessive heat will be felt for many years. - October 06, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
Balfour Beatty Construction Names New Florida Division President
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the promotion of Sean DeMartino to President of their Florida Division, which has principle offices in Orlando and Plantation. - October 05, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Derek Cox Architecture & Landscape Design LLC is Now Open for Business
Derek Cox Architecture & Landscape Design, LLC is proud to announce that it is now open for your business and provides the highest quality architectural and landscape design at the most affordable rates possible. - October 05, 2011 - Derek Cox Architecture and Landscape Design LLC
Sub Zero Announce Grand Opening in Federal Way, Washington
Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt announced its Grand Opening celebration for Thursday, October 6th. Sub Zero Ice Cream was started under the direction of founder, Jerry Hancock. Hancock wanted an ice cream shop where customers would have limitless options. Each serving of Sub Zero Ice Cream is made... - October 05, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Purple Cherry Architects is Taking on Several New Clients for the Design of Waterfront Luxury Homes
Annapolis, MD Purple Cherry Architects have just announced that they are taking on several new clients for waterfront luxury homes. The architectural firm specializes in luxury homes and also continues to fulfill their social mission as special needs architects. The team is currently taking on several new clients, turning dreams of waterfront luxury homes into a reality. - October 05, 2011 - Purple Cherry
A.J. Perri Supports the School Holiday Hunger Challenge 2011
A.J. Perri, along with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is sponsoring this year's School Holiday Hunger Challenge. - October 05, 2011 - A.J. Perri, Inc.
Operation: Coming Home Attains 501(c)3 Status
Nonprofit Project Receives Official Recognition from the Internal Revenue Service as a Charitable Organization Whose Contributions are Tax-Deductible. - October 05, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Wynright Introduces Industry-Leading Enhancements to Motor Driven Roller Conveyor
Wynright announces the launch of their latest version of Motor Driven Roller Conveyor, called AutoRoll+™, now with new system integration features and wide-ranging performance enhancements. - October 05, 2011 - Wynright
U.S. Concrete Supplies Green Concrete to the Home of Tomorrow Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas
U.S. Concrete joined forces with The Home of Tomorrow to supply green concrete to its home exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. - October 04, 2011 - US Concrete
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Has Arrived in Layton, UT
Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Layton, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 8th. Grand opening festivities will be from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. With free taste tests, giveaways and live music. Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt has... - October 04, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Portland Plumbers Offer: Portland Oregon Landlords & Renters Can Now Use Coupons Without Restrictions
The $30 Plumbing Offer is Valid in Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Vancouver, WA, Milwaukie, West Linn, Maywood Park, Hillsboro, Aloha, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, Clackamas, Gladstone, Fairview, Damascus, Sherwood, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Happy Valley, Wood Village, Battle Ground, Wilsonville, Camas, Washougal and over 500 other cities and municipalities in Oregon and Washington - October 03, 2011 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Tiny Guest House Adds Livability to Historic Home
Owner of a historic home finds a detached cottage to be the perfect solution for keeping her company happy. - October 03, 2011 - Preservation Resource, Inc. dba Historic Shed
Royal Oaks Building Group to Compete in 2011 Wake County Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder to Feature Six Homes in 46th Annual Home Builders Association Event. - October 02, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Network9 Ranks No. 2723 on the 2011 Inc. 500 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 82%
Inc. Magazine Unveils 30th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 500, naming Network9 No. 2723. - October 02, 2011 - Network9, LLC
Home-Tech Names Tressa Cioffi Outside Service Agreement Sales Representative in Naples
Home-Tech, Southwest Florida air-conditioning and appliance service and sales company, promoted Tress Cioffi as the company’s outside service agreement sales representative in Collier County. In this role, she will be responsible for building relationships and promoting service agreement... - October 02, 2011 - Home-Tech
Mechdyne Announces getReal3D for Unity, the First Commercial Software to Bring Game Engine Ease to VR
This week, Mechdyne announced the release of their newest product: getReal3D for Unity, a software plug-in to the Unity toolkit that brings 3D and viewer-based perspective to a wide variety of immersive 3D displays. “getReal3D is a real breakthrough for deploying simulations in immersive... - October 02, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
Rabine Group Headquarters Begin Construction of Roofing Design Center
First Phase of the construction of the Rabine Academy Roofing Design Center is underway. - October 01, 2011 - Rabine Group
Race to the Finish; movemanSKG Wins Another Contract
movemanSKG has provided a wheelchair lift to Newmarket Racecourses, which is a regular customer of Otis, movemanSKG's parent company. - October 01, 2011 - movemanSKG
Performance Architects to Present at Oracle OpenWorld on Oracle Hyperion Planning and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Performance Architects, a business and technology consulting company, will be presenting two sessions at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, CA on October 5th and 6th on Oracle Hyperion Planning and Oracle Enterprise Edition Business Intelligence. - October 01, 2011 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Mayhew Captures Prestigious ARIDO Award for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Mayhew has been named a recipient of a prestigious interior design award presented by ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario). The ARIDO Award is one of the most highly regarded honours in the interior design community and Mayhew has been... - October 01, 2011 - Mayhew
Manufacturing Confidence Up, Despite Conservative Supply Chain Management & Employment Outlook, Per Survey Results Shared by To-Increase
New blog post shares results from annual Prime Advantage Group Outlook (GO) Survey. - September 30, 2011 - To-Increase
Beasley & Henley Wins Sand Dollar Award
Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a 2011 Sand Dollar Award. The international firm’s Design and Remodeling of the Common Areas at Sea Point Condominiums in Naples, FL was honored at the event. - September 29, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
The Money Pit is featured on the Television Game Show “JEOPARDY”
“We were thrilled to learn that our home improvement radio show played a role in such an iconic show as JEOPARDY,” said host Tom Kraeutler. - September 29, 2011 - The Money Pit
Facilities History Feature Added to Aerie Engineering’s Document Management System
Aerie Engineering has added a new feature to its AerieLib Document Management System. Clients can now view an electronic map of their facilities, click on a building and see a history of the construction, renovations and significant events for that building. According to Jim Kelly, Director of... - September 29, 2011 - Aerie Engineering
New Atlantic Contracting Completes Construction Of Reynolda Hall
Local N.C. General Contractor Renovates Administrative and Personal and Career Development Offices at Wake Forest University in $1.3 Million Project - September 29, 2011 - New Atlantic Contracting
BJAC Releases Podcast on North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
Principal Jennifer Amster Discusses What Improvements the Multiyear Project Will Bring to New Bern. - September 29, 2011 - BJAC
EMLab P&K Sponsors Infection Control Conference by Environmental Contractors Association in New York City
EMLab P&K and TestAmerica sponsor ECA's infection control conference for environmental contractors in New York City. Conference includes significant and groundbreaking information and announcements. - September 29, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
United Corp International Opens Fourth Kitchen and Bath Showroom in Alpharetta
United Corp International flourishes in the market because prices don't go up and quality doesn't go down. Now opening their fourth Kitchen and Bath Showroom in one year. - September 28, 2011 - United Corp International
A Better House Inc. Featured on Green Homes Tour of Middle Tennessee
ICF Home by Nashville-Based Green Builders Included in First Annual Event - September 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.
StayConnect Electrical Solutions Chooses University of North Carolina, Charlotte MBA Marketing Class to Compete for Marketing Plan on New Product Launch
Serving all electrical users, StayConnect® Electrical Solutions, based in Cornelius, NC, USA, manufactures electrical products that address connection security and safety concerns. Its products consist of the StayConnect® Outlet Cover, StayConnect® Interior Plate, StayConnect® Child Resistant Plate and StayConnect® Exterior Plate. - September 28, 2011 - StayConnect Electrical Solutions
Safety Minded Icon Door Systems Introduces Innovative Knuckle Splice Connection
Designed by ICON engineers, this unique taper-lock door design was developed in response to customers expressing issues with the stability of splice points connection door sections on other hydraulic doors. - September 28, 2011 - Icon Door Systems
The Boulder Group Named Exclusive Advisor for Single Tenant Net Leased Dick’s Sporting Goods Disposition
The Boulder Group, a national single tenant net lease investment brokerage firm, has been named the exclusive advisor for the sale of a Dick’s Sporting Goods property in Naperville, Illinois. The investment sales team will be led by Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein and Partner Jimmy... - September 28, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Precision Door Launches New Salt Lake Commercial Web Site
New Web Site Features Expanded Information on Commercial and Industrial Doors, equipment and Openers for Utah Businesses. - September 28, 2011 - Precision Door Service Seattle
Harris County Housing Authority's Green Senior Community Embraces Twitter and Facebook
Cypresswood Estates, an affordable housing community for people 55 and older, introduced its Facebook page this week and has launched a Twitter campaign to help promote its grand opening event Tuesday, Sept. 27. The social media presence connects the 88-unit housing development with its surrounding... - September 27, 2011 - Harris County Housing Authority
To-Increase Recommends Webinar: See How ERP & Technology Can Help Prepare IEM Companies for Economic Recovery
IEM webinar offered by Microsoft and Aberdeen Group. - September 27, 2011 - To-Increase
Ibstock Brick Goes Green with Launch of New Sustainability Guide
Ibstock Brick launches a "Sustainable Product Guide" showcasing the very latest in sustainable brick solutions. The brochure acts as a guide for builders looking for inspirational and environmentally friendly solutions when building with brick. - September 26, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
New Exclusives Range from Ibstock Brick
Ibstock Brick’s new exclusives range allows architects and specifiers to design buildings that stand out from the crowd with a selection of visually distinctive bricks. - September 26, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Julian Construction Makes It Easy to Finance Your Foundation Repair
Southern California Company Offers 0% Interest Financing on Foundation Repair Projects. - September 26, 2011 - Julian Construction
Carol Jones Realtors Launches New Logo, Campaign
Carol Jones Realtors of the greater Springfield, Missouri region, has launched a rebranding campaign to both rebrand the company as innovative and fresh, and to spread a message of hope in a down housing market. The "Right Now" campaign is aimed at first-time buyers and move-ups, as well as military/VA loan applicants. - September 25, 2011 - Carol Jones Realtors
Addison Homes to Present Seminars at Home & Garden Show
Addison Homes President Todd Usher presents “Why Sustainable Makes Sense—and Cents,” an educational seminar about how cost-effective it can be to build and/or renovate toward maximum energy efficiency. - September 25, 2011 - Addison Homes
Masonry Contractors in Andover, MA, Hire SEO Experts to Establish New Online Marketing Strategy
Strow and Sons Contracting has hired an online advertising company, Prospect Genius, to help reach more customers via the internet. - September 25, 2011 - Strow and Sons Contracting