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Brookfield Homes in San Diego Posts Record-Breaking Sales in July
Brookfield has reported 19 gross sales in San Diego in one month, its strongest sales month since Aug 2009. According to Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing for Brookfield Homes, there are several key factors at play. “Brookfield Homes is assisting buyers with the purchase of... - August 05, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
GreenTex Builders Provide Water Efficient Showerheads, Raise Money for School in Africa
For a small donation, GreenTex Builders will install a new Moen water efficient showerhead in any or all of homeowner’s baths. They are donating all of the proceeds to charity. Austin residents can do their part to support the water conservation efforts during the extreme drought. 100% of donations will go to the Cheti Sponsorship program to build a school in Tanzania, Africa. - August 05, 2011 - GreenTex Builders
Highlight Homes of Atlanta Seeks Partners to Aid Victims of Minot Flood
Georgia Developer and Builder Responds to Request from North Dakota Native to Assist with Rebuild - August 05, 2011 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Multifamily Buildings 2011: The Energy Efficiency Edge Brings Together Leading Minds in Energy Efficiency, Durability and Sustainability
Multifamily Buildings 2011: The Energy Efficiency Edge, presented by the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA), will bring together leaders in the industry for a unique event focusing on the programs, processes and technology that deliver energy efficiency to multifamily housing. - August 05, 2011 - Association for Energy Affordability
Rabine Group to Install the First Tubular Solar Panel System in the Midwest
The Rabine Group will be starting the reconstruction of a sustainable roof at its Schaumburg headquarters, the first tubular, photovoltaic solar panel roof that fully integrates with white roof membranes - August 05, 2011 - Rabine Group
Los Feliz Home Builder Reveals the Company's Home, Kitchen and Bathroom Designs
Fine Designs by Roger Perron, Inc., a Los Feliz general contractor has launched a new website, which focuses on the company's innovative home, kitchen and bathroom designs at www.RogerPerron.com/los-feliz/. - August 05, 2011 - Los Feliz Construction
Construction Company Helps Homeowners Spot Foundation Problems
Julian Construction Identifies Some of the Common Indications of Broken Slabs - August 05, 2011 - Julian Construction
Building Clouds Offers Elite Level Membership Packages and Rewards Program
Building Clouds' new Elite Level Pricing Programs are designed to allow building controls integrators to offer aggressively priced, comprehensive building automation and energy management projects. Elite members can sign up for the program level that matches their business model and annual sales... - August 04, 2011 - Building Clouds
Building Clouds Updates Opendiem Pricing Packages
Building Clouds' OpendiemConnected service, including the new free 30-day trial, allows users to connect to their facilities over the internet and access Energy Management or Building Automation Systems from the Web with no upfront costs. - August 04, 2011 - Building Clouds
Advance Magazine Publishes Article on MRI Suite Design Codes by One of RAD-Planning's Own Architect for Radiology Facilities
RADIOLOGY-Planning (RAD-Planning) Sr. Vice President, Tobias Gilk, authored an article on MRI suite design codes and standards newly referenced by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest hospital accreditation body. The article appears in the July / August issue of Advance for Imaging & Radiation Oncology. - August 04, 2011 - RADIOLOGY Planning
Ideal Shield Adds Concrete Bollards to Its Bollard Protect Line of Products
Ideal Shield has added a line of concrete bollards to their bollard product line. These decorative bollards range in size from 12” in diameter to 18” in diameter. Similar to all other bollards in the Ideal Shield Line these can be place over existing bollard posts or incorporated in new installations. - August 04, 2011 - Ideal Shield
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Orlando, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Defective “Chinese" Drywall. - August 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Mechdyne’s Newest Software Release for Immersive Environments Includes Support for Multi-Users and Motion Capture
Mechdyne Corporation today announced the release of Conduit™ 3.0, an immersive software solution that enables desktop 3D applications to operate on PC clusters, virtual environments, and tiled high resolution displays. This latest version of Conduit supports a wide variety of desktop... - August 04, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
Gain Elite Access to Off Market Commercial Real Estate Assets Direct from US Banks Through COMAC
COMAC (Commercial Off Market Assets & Capital) sources assets direct with US banks and private sellers for principal buyers. The new Elite Program takes investors to the front of the line for a first look. - August 04, 2011 - COMAC
Employers Can Train New Hires in Style with ACISCO, Inc.’s Telemarketing/Call Center Modular Stations
ACISCO, Inc.’s line of telemarketing/call center modular stations makes employee training simple and efficient. - August 04, 2011 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on Long Beach, California’s First Public Skate Plaza
Construction of Spohn Ranch’s Fifth Skatepark for the City of Long Beach is Underway at McBride Park. - August 04, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Scientific Capital Arranges 4.1MM SBA Hotel Loan for an Independent Hotel in Amarillo, TX
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 4.1 MM SBA 7a loan for the refinance of an independent 185 room hotel in Amarillo, Texas. The project was financed through an FDIC lender at 68% Loan to Value (LTV) with the combined LTV of 75% including the seller carry. Hotel financing has remained anemic in... - August 04, 2011 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc. Announces Expansion of Strategic Roof and Waterproofing Consulting Services in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metrolplex Market
Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc., today announced further progress in its strategic growth initiative focused on professional roof and waterproofing services for key commercial, industrial and multi-family clients in the Dallas Fort Worth region. - August 04, 2011 - Graywolf Construction Innovations Inc
Boston Cedar Adds a Social Media Platform to Its Marketing Strategy
"This key initiative will continue to become an integral part of the overall marketing strategy for the company going forward," said Paul Colliton, Boston Cedar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. - August 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Five Star Painting Opens Austin Location with New Owner, Wade Wilcox
Five Star Painting is happy to announce the newest addition to its team, Wade Wilcox, who is opening a Five Star Painting franchise in Austin. Five Star Painting’s third Texas location will serve North Austin, Round Rock and Pflugerville. It is locally owned and operated by Wade Wilcox, who... - August 03, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Rabine Group is Honored to be No. 19 in Crain's Fast Fifty List of 2011
Crain’s Chicago recognizes the Rabine Group in this year’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies List for the second year in a row. - August 03, 2011 - Rabine Group
H2O Solutions Limited Granted Patent Protection for Desalination Technology
Shanghai based H2O Solutions Limited has secured international patent protection for its proprietary multi-charged plate desalination process. This protection will enable the company to capitalize on worldwide markets where the highest demand for the technology exists. - August 03, 2011 - H2O Solutions Limited
The Right Window Company Announces "Right Now Program"
Now, in addition to manufacturing vinyl windows in a made-to-order fashion, The Right Window Company will begin to stock one hundred of the most popular vinyl window sizes so that contractors and DIY-ers can come in and pick them up for projects that same day. - August 02, 2011 - The Right Window Company
Metal-Era’s ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Tested Fascia Outperforms Other System
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that the performance of its Anchor-Tite Standard Fascia System was successfully tested during a severe thunderstorm in Wittenberg, WI, which damaged many other surrounding buildings. On July 20,... - August 02, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Acoustiblok® and QuietFiber® Layered to Quiet Residential Generator in Maryland Homeowner’s Weekend DIY Sounproofing Project
Acoustifence and QuietFiber are combined in a weekend DIY soundproofing project for a Maryland homeowner looking to quiet his backyard emergency generator. - August 01, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
ModuTile USA Manufacturer Introduces Affordable Interlocking Basement Flooring
Since ModuTile no longer manufactures in China, its U.S. manufacturing team was assembled in November 2010. The new U.S. team has successfully entered the basement flooring market after researching the issues associated with the existing basement floor options currently on the market. Typical problems with basement floors include negative effects due to humidity and lack of sufficient ventilation. - July 31, 2011 - Modutile
Energy Efficient New Homes for Sale in Austin, TX
Buffington Homes, the market leader for energy efficient new homes for sale in Austin TX, is excited to announce that each of their new Austin Texas homes for sale is Energy Star certified. This saves you thousands on utility bills and is a great addition to an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Visit Buffington's energy efficient homes for sale in Austin at any of their 16 desirable communities. - July 31, 2011 - Buffington Homes
Premier Silver Leaf Real Estate from Your Austin Custom Builders
Buffington, the leading builder of Austin custom homes in fantastic family communities for over 40 years, is excited to announce their new Energy Star certified Capital Series homes in Round Rock. Buffington Homes has been the custom home builder Texas residents have trusted for years for their affordable, modern, and award-winning homes. Visit their Silver Leaf community today to find your next home. - July 31, 2011 - Buffington Homes
Rohit Communities’ New Homes in Edmonton Recognized by 2011 Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing
With a record-breaking number of entries this year for the 2011 CHBA Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing, Rohit Communities is thrilled to announce three finalists in two categories. - July 31, 2011 - Rohit Communities
Terracare Associates Launches New Website
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape and public infrastructure maintenance company, has just launched an exciting new website, www.terracareassociates.com , featuring information about their service offerings, a portfolio of their award winning projects, and useful resources and links for... - July 30, 2011 - Terracare Associates
BJAC’s UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center Project Earns LEED® Silver Certification
New Health Care Center Earns Recognition for Sustainability and Green Design. - July 30, 2011 - BJAC
To-Increase Highlights WMS & RF Data Collection as Key, Independent Components of an Effective Warehouse
Blog post helps companies make a case for leveraging both warehouse management systems and radio frequency data collection, rather than choosing one or the other. - July 30, 2011 - To-Increase
Brookfield’s Home of the Week is a Single Level Home with a Generous Backyard
A popular single level plan featuring three bedrooms, three baths plus office is Brookfield’s Home of the Week at Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos. - July 29, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Ibstock Brick Launches Inspirational New Literature
New literature from Ibstock Brick helps inspire housebuilders and developers to create buildings with character and charm. - July 29, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Dredge Yard Launched Its New Website
Visitors of Dredge Yard’s website can find now more information about the engineering of dredge related equipment. - July 29, 2011 - Dredge Yard
James William Joins Smith & Schaefer
Cincinnati Based Company Announces Hire of New Biomed Service Technician - July 29, 2011 - Smith & Schaefer
EMLab P&K's Denver Asbestos Lab Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Denver, CO lab is NVLAP-accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500053-0). The Denver lab is EMLab P&K's tenth asbestos lab accredited by NVLAP. - July 29, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
J. Dan Kelley, Tierra Dynamic Company's Managing Member, Selected White House Champion of Change
Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) is very pleased to announce that their firm’s Managing Member, Mr. J. Dan Kelley, P.E., was recently selected by the White House as a Champion of Change. “Across the country, ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of others... - July 29, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
Purdue University Engages MySmartPlans for ASHE Case Study
Purdue University, in conjunction with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering, has selected MySmartPlans to provide Project Information Management services on case study for renovations being performed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - July 29, 2011 - MySmartPlans
Nations Roof LLC Appoints Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas – Charlotte, North Carolina
Nations Roof announced the appointment of Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas, LLC, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rich Nugent, CEO of Nations Roof said, "We are pleased that Kevin Warf has joined Nations Roof at this critical stage in... - July 28, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Jonathan Hill Joins Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust as Investment Strategy Specialist
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that Jonathan Hill has been hired as an investment strategy specialist. He will be based in the bank’s Coral Gables headquarters and will work within Gibraltar’s wealth management division. - July 28, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
Rabine Group Welcomes Cindy Back, 20-Year Veteran in National Accounts Administration
Cindy Back joins the Rabine Group as National Accounts Administrative Manager for Roofing Solutions America. - July 28, 2011 - Rabine Group
CitySoil - Lightweight Growing Media for Green Roofs and Urban Gardens
CitySoil™ was born as a result of years of research by leading soil scientists and green roof professionals in collaboration with universities, research institutes and partner companies. The majority of CitySoil™ is inorganic component - extremely light weight, but wind resistant, that will not degrade or decompose over time with high porosity and permeability. It can be created locally considering specific climate features of different regions. - July 28, 2011 - CitySoil
Menard Construction of Mountain Lakes, NJ, Honored for Historic Renovation of Hapgood Home
Menard Construction, specialists in custom home building and historic renovations of Mountain Lakes, was honored with a prestigious Award of Excellence from the Community Builders & Remodelers Association of NJ (CBRA) for the Best Historic Renovation of a 100-year-old Hapgood home. According... - July 28, 2011 - Menard Construction
Wynright Announces Appointment of Brigitte Janos Brozenec to the Position of Executive Vice President, Marketing
Wynright Corporation, a US-based engineered solutions provider, manufacturer, and system integrator for the materials handling industry, appointed Brigitte Janos Brozenec to the position of Executive Vice President, Marketing. As the former Chief Marketing Officer of First Industrial, Brozenec led... - July 28, 2011 - Wynright
EMLab P&K's Houston Lab Receives TCEQ NELAP Accreditation for Water Testing
EMLab P&K's Houston lab now offers water analysis for drinking water and non-potable water. The lab is NELAP accredited by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). - July 28, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Launches New “VITAL” Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Program
Strategic Tagging System Simplifies ITM Processes and Increases Accuracy - July 28, 2011 - The Moran Group
Sterling Custom Homes Begins New Home Construction at The Reserve at Lake Travis
Second custom home foundation poured at unique Lake Travis community. - July 28, 2011 - Sterling Custom Homes
ACISCO Spotlights Modular Office Furniture for Managers and Supervisors
ACISCO.com is showcasing its managerial and supervisory modular office furniture - an asset for corporations with upper-level employees in need of extra space. - July 28, 2011 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Rose Paving Opens Satellite Office in Streamwood, IL
Ed Campbell, President of Rose Paving Co., announced today that the company has continued its expansion efforts by opening a satellite office in Streamwood, IL. The new location is now open for business and is managed by Rose Paving’s Vice President, Tim Chimack, who currently oversees a... - July 27, 2011 - Rose Paving Company