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To-Increase Asks, What Are the Cons of High Tech Warehouse Management Systems?
New blog posts makes the case for an investment in warehouse technology. - July 27, 2011 - To-Increase
LI Green Building Material Firm to Rebuild Snow-Damaged Warehouse
OceanSafe’s Green and Durable Materials to be Used to Rebuild Crazy Billy’s Wine & Spirits Snow-Damaged Warehouse - July 27, 2011 - Oceansafe
Ideal Shield Adds New Skyline Bollard Cover to Its Ideal Shield Product Line
Ideal Shield is proud to announce the addition of a new bollard cover, the Skyline, to its popular decorative bollard cover line. - July 27, 2011 - Ideal Shield
Stoneyard.com BIM 3D Objects Now Available for Architectural Design
Stoneyard.com announced the availability of BIM objects for all of their natural stone veneer products. This tool is paramount to the 3D design and implementation process by professional architects and designers. - July 27, 2011 - STONEYARD®
When a Train Rumbles Past This Recording Studio Nobody Hears It
New York City-based Fiedler Marciano Architecture designs a recording facility surrounded by freight trains and cars that fuels the ongoing cultural development of downtown Syracuse. - July 27, 2011 - Fiedler Marciano Architecture
Portland Plumber Promo Helps Homeowners Cut Cost of Plumbing in Oregon and Washington
How Oregon and Washington homeowners are saving with a Portland plumber promo for plumbing, heating and gas piping. - July 26, 2011 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
My Neighborhood Electrician, a Georgia Commercial Electrical Company, Lights Up Latest Trends
The latest trends in the electrical contractor business and electrical installation service includes electricians with the typical commercial electrical company playing a major role in making brand choices that influence the entire industry. That was the major finding in two new studies reported... - July 26, 2011 - My Neighborhood Electrician
Internship Opportunities Launched by Dredge Yard
Dredge Yard has grabbed the attention by its social involvements such as launching an internship program for the students. - July 26, 2011 - Dredge Yard
DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField
DLR Group solar system design at FedExField for NRG Energy can produce enough power to run stadium on non-game days, support energy needs on game days for Washington Redskins. - July 25, 2011 - DLR Group
Castlewood Group Confirm Budget Airlines Are in High Demand in Thailand Coinciding with the Launch of Their New 8over8 Hotel in Phuket
Plans for a new low cost airline operating from Thailand are underway. Thai airways are preparing to launch "Thai Wings" from March to April 2012 in an attempt to capture a share of the budget travel market. Castlewood Group hopes to benefit from the increase in the number of tourists flying to Thailand when their new 8over8 Hotel is launched close to the idyllic Laguna Beach resort in Phuket. - July 25, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Swift Realty Partners’ One Concord Center Quickly Filling Up
Swift Realty Partners’ One Concord Center is exceeding the firm’s expectations growing its tenant roster. In just 7 months, 14 lease transactions totaling 111,615 square feet (sf) were completed bringing the occupancy rate of the 358,589 sf property from 43.2% to 78.3%. Breck Lutz and Alex Grell of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represent Swift’s One Concord Center for lease. - July 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Scott Fair Joins Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Scott Fair has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Hayward office. Fair specializes in the industrial commercial real estate market along the I-880 corridor in the East Bay. - July 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Stephen Dent Construction Forms Daughter Company
Stephen Dent Construction, a leader in commercial and residential homebuilding in Wisconsin, announced today that they are forming a daughter company to work specifically in Green Building. Stephen Dent is already one of the biggest supporters of green building throughout Wisconsin, and with this... - July 24, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction
Manufacturing Fresh Air - Heat Recovery Ventilation
Brookvent, Manufacturers of Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems, Launch their new aircycle 1.1 HRV unit. Advanced control & High performance, all within one compact little package. - July 23, 2011 - Brookvent
Sullivan Landing Addresses Wildlife Concerns with Microclover
The new community in Kimberley, BC is testing a new microclover grass to better suit the community. - July 23, 2011 - Sullivan Landing
Terrace Capital Spearheads $7.2MM Refinance for Multifamily Property in Atlanta, GA
Terrace Capital, Inc., represented an established, local multifamily real estate developer (MSC Investment & Management) in the refinance of Sierra Forest Apartments, a 272-unit class B, apartment complex located at 6660 Mableton Parkway in the city of Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. The city of Mableton is located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 26,000. - July 22, 2011 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Willox Promoted to Regional Position, Cunningham Hired at Division for Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has promoted Lori Willox to Chief Financial Officer of its South Central region and hired Jim Cunningham as the new North Texas Division Director of Business Development for Interiors and Special Projects. In her new role, Willox will help develop and drive the... - July 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Lightswitch Architectural Earns Bank of China Design Assignment
Lightswitch Architectural Chosen for Prestigious Bank of China International Finance Tower Project. Reflecting their reputation for superior design, Lightswitch Architectural, an award-winning international lighting and media design company, has been chosen by Pei Partnership Architects of New... - July 22, 2011 - Lightswitch Architectural
CF Jordan Construction Receives Exemplary Award
CF Jordan team awarded Silver Award - July 22, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Rabine Group Foundation Hosted Its 3rd Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
The Rabine Group Foundation held its third Annual Golf outing in Stockton, Illinois for the benefit of sponsored non-profit organizations advocating for children, the elderly and medical research. - July 22, 2011 - Rabine Group
Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System
In response to complaints from neighbors, a Woodside, California homeowner installed a combination of Acoustifence and QuietFiber noise reduction materials in the large housing unit that contains a bevy of pumps, pipes, and electrical equipment necessary to run the many features of his mountainside infinity pool. - July 21, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services
Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Hires Randall Vitale as Senior Vice President, Broward County Market Executive
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that it has hired Randall Vitale as Senior Vice President, market executive for Broward County. Established in 1994, Gibraltar Private is an integrated private banking and wealth management company dedicated to enhancing the wealth and well-being of its clients and their families. - July 21, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
To-Increase Offers ERP & Operations Management Survey from Aberdeen Group & Columbus IT
Survey benchmarks manufacturers against best-in-class competition. - July 21, 2011 - To-Increase
Xten Adds New Director of Sales
Xten Industries is proud to announce the addition of Ken Lippold as the new Director of Sales. “Ken brings over 30 years experience in building market share and an uncompromising focus on delivering customer service,” said Matthew Davidson, Xten CEO, in explaining Lippold’s... - July 21, 2011 - Xten Industries
Chicago Area Builder Partners with Pella Windows & Doors
Doomis Custom Builders has been selected as an exclusive partner for Pella Windows and Doors. Doomis, a custom builder and remodeler, has recently fulfilled all requirements and joined the exclusive Pella Certified Contractor (PCC) program. - July 21, 2011 - Pella Window and Doors
Converging Technologies from Mechdyne Provide Manufacturing Savings for Lockheed Martin
Advanced technologies from Mechdyne Corporation are helping Lockheed Martin’s Space Systems Company realize significant manufacturing time and cost savings with a new virtual reality lab the company calls the “Collaborative Human Immersive Laboratory” (CHIL). “This exciting... - July 21, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
BJAC Releases Podcast on Project Phasing
Architect Dan Ludwig Discusses Why it Makes Sense to Work on a Large Construction Project One Piece at a Time. - July 21, 2011 - BJAC
D.S.R. Demolition’s Sweet Charity
The Rotherham based demolition firm has made a donation to a local cancer care unit. - July 21, 2011 - DSR Demolition Ltd
Highland Homes Announces the Grand Opening of The Reserve at Meadow Oaks
The Reserve at Meadow Oaks offers golf course living, resort-style amenities and new homes priced from the $130,000s in an established master-planned community. - July 21, 2011 - Highland Homes
Rabine Group Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
The Rabine Group is pleased to announce that BBB standards are now met is an Accredited Business. - July 20, 2011 - Rabine Group
Wynright Opens New Office in Cincinnati
Wynright announces the opening of a new office in Cincinnati, OH. Tom Conrad has been appointed Vice President of Operations. - July 20, 2011 - Wynright
City of Castle Pines Colorado Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Public Works Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual Roadway Maintenance contract for the City of Castle Pines, Colorado. Incorporated in 2008, Castle Pines is the newest city in Colorado and is located 20 miles south of Denver. Boasting a population of nearly 10,000 people, the city encompasses... - July 20, 2011 - Terracare Associates
B & J Refrigeration Enters Into Stock Purchase Agreement with Employees
Local business owners John and Connie Grinnell retire from a business they started together and leave partial company ownership to long-time employees. - July 20, 2011 - B&J Refrigeration
Construction Association of South Florida Honors Jeffrey Slade with 2011 President’s Award
Jeffrey Slade, project executive with Miller Construction Company, has received the Construction Association of South Florida’s (CASF) 2011 President’s Award, recognizing his leadership as a director of the regional organization. - July 20, 2011 - Miller Construction Company
To-Increase Reveals How Microsoft Dynamics Manages Custom Manufacturing Projects from End-to-End
Blog post offers video case study, reveals how Microsoft Dynamics significantly improves communication of global manufacturing project details - July 19, 2011 - To-Increase
Preserve at Fredericksburg Takes Home Large Wins
Pacific Coast Builders Conference Honors CF Jordan with Grand Awards - July 18, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Mechdyne’s GEC20 Awarded Certificate of Networthiness by the U.S. Army
Mechdyne Corporation announced that their Geospatial Environment for Command and Control Operations (GEC20) software solution has been awarded the Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) from the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command. The CoN is required for all enterprise software products... - July 17, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
Create Consulting Engineers Get Onboard with Workspace Mini
Create Consulting Engineers have chosen to use Workspace mini to help improve their business processes. - July 17, 2011 - Union Square Software
Ammon-Jones Landscape Reports Busy Period This Season
Ammon-Jones Landscape has reported that they are “in full swing” in this landscape season. Ammon-Jones Landscape is a landscaping company that services many residents and commercial properties throughout Boone County, Kenton County, and Campbell County, KY. Ammon-Jones Landscape has... - July 17, 2011 - Ammon-Jones Landscape
SEPI Engineering & Construction Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Being in Business
Decade Reveals Growth, Staff Expansion for Civil Engineering Firm - July 17, 2011 - SEPI Engineering Group
DLR Group Moving to Aksarben Village
The Omaha office of DLR Group is relocating to a three-story building it designed in the Aksarben Village mixed-use redevelopment. - July 16, 2011 - DLR Group
Builders Site Protection Providing Surface Protection for New US Federal Courthouse in San Diego, CA
Builders Site Protection has been selected as the premier surface protection supplier for the San Diego Courthouse. Builders Site Protection has developed a custom-made window mullion protection for the project and looks forward to supplying more surface protection, including door protection and dust control, as the project progresses. - July 16, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
Francis Cauffman Reinvents the Typical Suburban Corporate Campus
The Almac Group’s new North American headquarters combines European and North America office cultures. - July 16, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Replaces Drainage Pipe for Hazleton’s “Broad Street Betterment Program”
Reinforced precast concrete pipe, and RCP pipe fittings for the large drainage project along Route 93 Broad St., Hazleton, Luzerne County as part of the “Broad Street Betterment Program.” - July 16, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
A.J Perri, Inc. Celebrates 109th Anniversary of the Modern Air Conditioner
Dr. Willis H. Carrier’s Innovation Helps Make the World a Cooler Place. - July 16, 2011 - A.J. Perri, Inc.
Handyman Service in D.C. Area Helps Local Customers by Partnering with SEO Experts
Valuable Spaces, LLC has hired Prospect Genius, an online marketing company, to support their advertising efforts. - July 16, 2011 - Valuable Spaces, LLC
Mister Plumber Announces New Base of Operations in Harvey, LA, for Providing Rooter Service and More
Mister Plumber, LLC has relocated their base location to Harvey, LA. - July 16, 2011 - Mister Plumber LLC
BJAC Provides Design Consulting to Shaw University
Local Architectural Firm Advises Historically Black University that was Ravaged by April Tornadoes. - July 15, 2011 - BJAC
Water Solutions Inc. (H2Osolutions.com) Announces Major Upgrade to Jet Pumps
Water Solutions Inc., the California based water treatment company announced today the immediate availability of their ultra-high efficiency jet pumps for use in their purification and desalination systems. - July 15, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.