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Mercado del Barrio Honored with Neighborhood Planning Award
Barrio Logan project selected for "innovative planning principles that create sustainable neighborhoods that have lasting value." - May 20, 2011 - Shea Properties
San Marcos View Home of the Week Features Single Level Living (and $15,000 in Incentives)
Brookfield’s Home of the Week combines a popular single-level Spanish view home at Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos. - May 20, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Rabine Group Companies Provide Complimentary Paving Services for a Cause
Rabine Paving and Pavement Solutions improves Yancey Boys and Girls Club of Chicago’s sidewalk by providing complimentary concrete and asphalt pavement services. - May 20, 2011 - Rabine Group
CF Jordan Construction Awarded Georgia Southern University Project
Energized new student housing coming to GSU - May 20, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
CertaPro Painters Pledges Charitable Contribution to Show Customer Appreciation
CertaPro Painters of Southern New Hampshire is donating one percent of sales from each residential painting contract to the New Hampshire Food Bank in the customer's name. - May 20, 2011 - CertaPro Painters of Southern NH
DLR Group Recognized by Architect Magazine
Firm is 8th on ARCHITECT 50 based on sustainability, profitability, and design - May 20, 2011 - DLR Group
Nation’s Most Visited Winery Benefits from Stonhard Protective Floor, Wall and Lining Systems
Recently, Stonhard, world leader in seamless floor, wall and lining systems, revamped floors and walls in Biltmore Winery’s production facilities. - May 20, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
CF Jordan Construction Awarded The Venue at Montecillo in El Paso
CF Jordan to build first Smart-Growth community in El Paso. - May 19, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Good Vibrations for ECHO
A new independent vibration test, conducted in April, has confirmed ECHO’s position as one of the leading manufacturers of low-vibration power tools. - May 19, 2011 - ECHO Power Tools
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
Royal Oaks Building Group Opens Forest Springs Neighborhood for New Home Sales
Triangle Home Builder Offers Single-Family Homes in New Residential Holly Springs Neighborhood - May 19, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Handyman Service in Rockville, MD, Hires Web Marketing Firm in Order to Better Serve Area Clients
4A, LLC, a home improvement and handyman company providing service in Kensington, MD, has recently hired Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising, in order to boost the company's Web presence and better reach local clients. - May 19, 2011 - 4A, LLC
Francis Cauffman Appoints Michael Bonomo as Director of Corporate Interior Design
Francis Cauffman, the award-winning architecture firm, announces that Michael Bonomo has been appointed Director of Corporate Interior Design for the firm’s New York office. For the last 13 years, Bonomo has designed corporate spaces for large prominent clients. His award-winning work... - May 19, 2011 - Francis Cauffman
Planting Sustainability Across the Nation
A company with an eco-friendly initiative, Five Star Holiday Décor recently donated some Norway Spruce trees to the New Jersey Tree Foundation. - May 19, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Newmark Knight Frank Cornish & Carey Commercial Capital Group Closes Over $142,000,000 in Exclusive Debt Assignments on West Coast During the First Months of 2011
Brad Zampa and Ben Bullock of Newmark Knight Frank Cornish & Carey Commercial’s Capital Group placed over $142,000,000 in permanent and bridge debt on Bay Area office product in the first months of 2011. The Capital Group is looking to grow its team, as both investment sales and financing opportunities are increasing significantly on the west coast, and the team’s current pipeline includes over $1 Billion of exclusive debt and equity assignments. - May 19, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Window Washers in Pittsburgh Collaborate with SEO Company to Amplify Access for Local Customers
Ronald McLuckie Window and Gutter Cleaning, an exterior and window cleaning professional in Pittsburgh, announces a recently developed partnership with Prospect Genius. - May 19, 2011 - Ronald McLuckie Window and Gutter Cleaning
Trench Drain System Unveils the Fine-Line Shower Drain System
Trench Drain Systems is proud to present its Fine-Line shower drain system. - May 19, 2011 - Trench Drain Systems
Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank Team Selected to Market Sobrato's First San Francisco Property for Lease
Renowned Silicon Valley landlord, The Sobrato Organization, selected Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank to market the firm’s first San Francisco property for lease. The 291,000 square foot (sf) Class A waterfront building is located at 500 Terry Francois Boulevard in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco. Sobrato closed escrow on the $91 Million property Tuesday, May 17, 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
NABCEP New Certificant, Local Solar Installer Earns Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification
Local Solar Installer Earns Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification Christopher Sabin, Owner of local business Sabin Electrical Services, LLC and Site Superintendent with Borrego Solar, has earned the industry’s leading recognition of expertise as a certified installer of solar... - May 19, 2011 - Sabin Electrical Services
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on Woodland Park’s Action Sports Park
After a collaborative design process, Spohn Ranch field crews will mobilize next week to begin construction of Woodland Park’s new concrete skatepark and BMX dirt track. The fenced-in lot with rough asphalt and dilapidated wood/metal ramps that Woodland Park’s skateboarders and BMX... - May 19, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Honda Dealership Gets Industrial Flooring from Versatile Building Products & Garage Experts
Garage Experts® of Central PA completes top-quality industrial coating for a local Honda® shop and eyes future dealership projects. - May 18, 2011 - Versatile Building Products
Orders for New Allan Brothers Timber Window Frames Defy Expectations
Allan Brothers Ltd, timber window and door manufacturers, are celebrating their 200th anniversary with an order book for 2011 which is already defying expectations at a time when the economy is still in recovery mode. - May 18, 2011 - Allan Brothers
New Leases Mean Help for Relief Efforts
Two local apartment communities, the Springs at Madison and the Springs at Huntsville, will donate $100 to the American Red Cross for every new lease signed by June 30, 2011. Efforts go to support Alabama communities affected by the tornadoes on April 27, 2011. - May 18, 2011 - Continental Properties Company, Inc.
Five Star Holiday Decor Collects Christmas Lights to Rescue Them from Landfills
Lights separated into component parts and recycled; donors receive 10% discount off in holiday spirit. - May 18, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Cargill Construction Co., LLC Wins GuildQuality's 2011 Guildmaster Award
Local Lakes Region homebuilder wins prestigious award for quality. - May 18, 2011 - Cargill Construction Co., LLC
In Response to Strong Consumer Demand, Brookfield Releases Six New Homes at Rockrose in Carlsbad
New homes at Rockrose range from 2,116 to 3,875 square feet and feature three to four bedrooms in single- and two-story plans. - May 16, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
CertifiGroup Receives ISO 17025 Accreditation for Product Testing Laboratory in Central NC
CertifiGroup’s ISO 17025 accreditation of the new Ingress Protection testing facility allows US manufacturers to certify products for outdoor use, including NEMA ratings for equipment and enclosures. - May 15, 2011 - CertifiGroup
Spohn Ranch’s New Skatepark Set to Open in Titusville, Florida
With skatepark construction complete, Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host the Marina Park Skatepark’s official grand opening on May 23. - May 15, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Barbour ABI Releases Construction Analysis Report
Today, Barbour ABI is releasing the next instalment of Construction Review – their quarterly industry analysis, which highlights key building projects and the best performing sectors. - May 15, 2011 - Barbour ABI
BJAC Wins CPN Star Award for Construction of the North Carolina History Center
Local Architecture Firm Receives Honor for Work on Tryon Palace - May 15, 2011 - BJAC
Capital Safety Australia Introduces PenoGuard™, a Better Way to Safeguard Your Workers
Fall protection for penetrations and openings in construction, civil and confined space applications. - May 14, 2011 - Capital Safety Australia
Harvard Jolly Begins Design of New $81.4M Public Safety Complex
Harvard Jolly Architecture is proud to announce they have begun design on Pinellas County’s new Public Safety Facilities and Centralized Communications Center in Largo, Florida. The $81.4 million project will include three new buildings on the 40 acre site to house the county’s new... - May 14, 2011 - Harvard Jolly Architecture
Metal Fascia & Coping Systems Now Embossed with "ES-1 Tested"
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that it is now stamping all ANSI/SPRI ES-1 tested fascia and coping systems with the words “ES-1 Tested.” Metal-Era’s wide range of perimeter edge metal systems are engineered to... - May 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Exterior & Basement Remodeling Contractor in St. Louis Hires Web Marketing Pro to Help Local Clients
Pro Basement Finishers, a basement and exterior home contractor based in O'Fallon, Missouri, and serving the greater St. Louis area, has hired Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising, in order to better serve local homeowners who need basement waterproofing assistance or a roofing, siding, or insulation contractor. - May 14, 2011 - Pro Basement Finishers
Prominent New York City Landmark Opens to Public with Integrated Engineering Systems Developed by Buro Happold
Buro Happold provided structural engineering, MEP engineering, lighting design, and fabrication modeling for the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion that commemorates the city’s Dutch founders. - May 14, 2011 - Buro Happold
Join Titus Built for the Whittingham Cancer Center’s Signature Fundraiser – “Sally’s Run”
Please join Jeff Titus and his family as they walk for the Whittingham Cancer Center. This year’s walk/run will be named “Sally’s Run” in memory of Sally Kalin, a Wilton woman who lost her life to cancer in June 2010, after an eight-year battle with the disease. For further information, please visit www.norwalkhospitalfoundation.org. - May 14, 2011 - Titus Built, LLC
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Help with Recovery After Mississippi River Flooding
As devastating flood waters recede, EMLab P&K prepares to help with the recovery process through mold testing and bacteria testing in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. - May 13, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Find Thousands of 3D CAD Models Available for Download on CAD Crowd
CAD Crowd, an online matching service that helps companies hire global CAD workers, is pleased to announce a partnership with CADENAS GmbH. With CADENAS' innovative new design catalogue technology, the CAD Crowd Part Community has successfully been launched. Pre-existing designs will allow... - May 13, 2011 - CAD Crowd
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Canadian Construction Association Launches a New Resources for Youth to Explore a Career in Civil Construction
Canadian Construction Association’s Civil Infrastructure Council last week launched a new website, http://www.careersincivilconstruction.ca, aimed mainly at high school and college students but applicable to anyone looking for information on civil construction careers. Civil construction,... - May 12, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Shodeen Awards Travel Prize to Geneva Realtor
Shodeen Residential recently awarded a $1,500 travel gift certificate to Mary Reuter, Realtor with The Reuter Team of RE/MAX Excels in Geneva. The gift was bestowed at a business luncheon honoring area real estate agents who have shown homes at and referred buyers to the builder’s Mill Creek... - May 12, 2011 - Shodeen Homes
NAWIC Announces 2011 Crystal Vision Award Winners
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 17th annual Crystal Vision Awards. The mission of the awards is to recognize individuals who promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Colleen White is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award, which is given to a non-member of NAWIC, and Renee Conner, CIT, is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award, which is presented to a member. - May 12, 2011 - National Association of Women in Construction
Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning in Douglasville Launch New Resource
Local Company Sees Opportunity to Answer Questions and Provide Energy Savings Info to West Georgia Community - May 11, 2011 - Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning
Homes by Deltona Makes Laterra Links Lifestyle More Affordable
Homes by Deltona has made the Laterra Links lifestyle more affordable by lowering condominium association dues. - May 11, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Tony Murphy Joins Advanced Exterior Systems as Sales Estimator
Tony Murphy has joined Advanced Exterior Systems, a leader in building component manufacturing, as Sales Estimator. Murphy brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and extensive commercial drywall estimating experience. - May 11, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc
Urban Centers to be Focus of Next AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee “Detroit By Design” Series, May 17-24
Symposia at the Detroit Public Library to discuss urban centers as it relates to the Detroit’s current status, its historic efforts, and the Detroit Works Project. - May 11, 2011 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Two Individual 2011 MAME Awards
Local Home Builder Recognized by The Triangle Sales & Marketing Council for Excellence in the Categories of Superintendent of the Year and Sales Team of the Year for Multiple Communities - May 11, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Water Solutions Inc. (H2Osolutions.com) Triple Its Manufacturing Staff
In order to meet the huge demand for the company’s portable water desalination modules, Water Solutions Inc. has added two extra shifts to the shop floor. - May 11, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Versatile Building Products' New Class Helps Decorative Concrete Contractors Learn the Ins and Outs of Concrete Overlay
Versatile Building Products offers two-day advanced training in its revolutionary Nano-Crete polymer cement product. - May 10, 2011 - Versatile Building Products
Weathersfield Estates at Hamilton to Offer "How to Sell Your Home" Seminar May 22nd
If you have a home to sell, you are not alone. Orleans Homebuilders has partnered with industry leaders to help provide the tools you need to get your home sold quickly and for the highest possible price. Orleans Homebuilders will show you how easy it is to sell your current home and become a proud... - May 09, 2011 - Orleans Homebuilders, Inc