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Microsoft Dynamics Video Case Study, Offered by To-Increase, Proves Eight Figure Software Investment as Unnecessary
Video reveals how large manufacturing company remains lean, and grows more competitive, with Microsoft Dynamics AX - April 28, 2011 - To-Increase
American West - Building Energy Efficient New Homes
American West, one of the nation’s largest private homebuilders located in Las Vegas, Nevada is focused on building energy efficient homes with sustainable materials and features that matter to their homebuyer’s and their families. American West’s energy-efficient building... - April 27, 2011 - American West Homes
U.S. Concrete’s Wally Johnson Receives NRMCA 2011 Chairman’s Award
U.S .Concrete is proud to announce that the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has awarded its 2011 Chairman’s Award to Wally Johnson, U.S. Concrete’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The Chairman’s Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry... - April 27, 2011 - US Concrete
A Green Building First in Falls Church
Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes recently received the first two Gold-level Green Building Certifications in Falls Church from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. These new, custom-built green homes, both located on West Street in Falls Church city, are two... - April 27, 2011 - Arlington Designer Homes
Assisted Living Construction Lagging Behind Baby Boomer Demand
A leading analyst on assisted living and senior housing predicted on the Commercial Real Estate Show that baby boomers could be in trouble when they start looking for assisted living facilities — unless construction increases rapidly. “Are we building enough to meet the levels of... - April 27, 2011 - Bull Realty
Purple Cherry Annapolis Architects is on the Look-Out for Dedicated Professionals
Maryland architect firm hiring passionate and compassionate architects. - April 27, 2011 - Purple Cherry
Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success
Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has found that one key to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong hold in Florida,... - April 26, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Shea Properties Signs Three Leases Totaling 750,000 Square Feet at Shea Center Ontario
Emser Tile renews for 400,000 SF, Aeolus Down takes 245,000 SF of new space and Caterpillar renews 105,000 SF - April 26, 2011 - Shea Properties
A Tucson-Based Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Aims to Double Its Dealer Network to 150 by Year End
StrongHold™ Basement’s Carbon Wall Repair Systems have been used to repair over 5,000 homes, as of December 31, 2010. This work has been achieved by a growing group of 75 StrongHold certified contractors within the United States and Canada. And because of this growing network of dealers... - April 25, 2011 - Stronghold Basements
Appointment Notice: Water Solutions Inc. Welcomes New Associate Director of Research
Glenn Reynolds, President and CEO of Water Solutions Inc. is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cora Tanenbaum to the position of Associate Director of Research, effective April 25, 2011. - April 25, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Julian Construction Offers Retaining Wall Design and Building Service
Many homes are built in areas that require retaining walls to hold back ground on a hillside and create more usable space - April 24, 2011 - Julian Construction
Columbus’ The Basement Doctor Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
The Super Service Award reflects the Columbus area wet basement waterproofing, crawl space vapor barrier and foundation repair contractor’s consistently high level of customer service. This honor is bestowed annually on only approximately 5% of all the companies rated on the nation's leading... - April 24, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Rose Paving is a Repeat Winner Among the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been selected once again as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois. This workplace analysis and competition is began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources... - April 24, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Global Discrete Manufacturing Companies Provided 10 Must-Read Friday Facts by To-Increase
Microsoft Dynamics solutions provider shares ten manufacturing statistics and facts, all pointing towards economic recovery, in new blog post - April 22, 2011 - To-Increase
AGC Honors CF Jordan with First Place in Construction Safety Excellence Award
National award for local CF Jordan Construction’s safety program - April 22, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Performance Architects Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization in Oracle Hyperion Planning and Oracle Essbase
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a Platinum Level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), and a business and technology consulting company that helps organizations initiate and sustain major improvements in enterprise performance, announced today that the Performance... - April 22, 2011 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Sun City Solar and Tulsa Tech Form Sponsoring Company Partnership
The Tulsa Technology Center and Sun City Solar Energy have formed a work-based program for the Technology Center’s electrical students. Master Electrician Larry Batson from Tulsa Technology and Installation Manager Garret Roth of Sun City Solar Energy will teach students how to install solar... - April 22, 2011 - Sun City Solar Energy
Industrial Electrical Company Participates in Annual Food & Clothing Drive
Industrial Electrical Company continues it's tradition of reaching out a helping hand to the local community. All during the month of April, 2011, collection sites are set up to collect food and new or lightly-used clothing for the needy. The IEC - Gospel Mission Food & Clothing Drive is an... - April 22, 2011 - Industrial Electrical Company
Bellis Cooley Architects Choose Workspace Mini
Bellis Cooley Architects choose Workspace mini to improve their practice management. - April 22, 2011 - Union Square Software
EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI Polyurethanes Keeps Historic Grain Mill and Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals from Getting Soggy
Grain Mill that supplied Kellogg family in early 1900s, now supplies Post Cereals, uses EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI on 70-foot grain silo to protect equipment, processes and products. - April 22, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
Royal Oaks Building Group Names New Customer Relations, Warranty and Closing Coordinator
Victoria Didawick Joins Local Homebuilder to Oversee Closing and Warranty Needs of Homebuyers - April 22, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Innovative Contracting Helps Balfour Beatty Build $59 Million Forest Park Medical Center
On March 25, Balfour Beatty Construction received the Notice to Proceed on a new $59 million campus in Frisco, Texas. Known as Forest Park Medical Center, the project represents a significant milestone for the physician-owned complex, which has grown significantly since opening its first surgical... - April 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
2011 Solar Decathlon Lights the Way to Importance of Ultra-Energy Efficiency in U.S. Building Industry. Top Finisher Chooses InsulStar® SPF Insulation by NCFI.
U.S-owned company NCFI Polyurethanes, next generation insulation, InsulStar, makes new solar homes ultra-energy efficient. DOE's Solar Decathlon competition unveils new designs, building techniques, and products that make zero-energy homes possible and practical. - April 21, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
Demands for Greater Enterprise Resource Planning Software Capabilities Welcomed by To-Increase
New blog post by Microsoft Dynamics solutions provider illustrates mix of pride and apprehension felt by most software providers on twenty-first anniversary of Enterprise Resource Planning. - April 21, 2011 - To-Increase
Portland Plumber Moves to Touch More Lives on Easter
One Year on, and Still Going Strong on Giving Out Aid - April 21, 2011 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
New Phase of Large-Lot Carlsbad Homes Now Selling at Brookfield’s Rockrose
Brookfield Homes has released six new homes at Rockrose at The Foothills, making available some of the largest lots at the best-selling Carlsbad community. “Large lots are a popular feature here at Rockrose and we’re happy to offer some with up to 8,900 square feet in this... - April 21, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Paradise Homes Names Jayne Parrish Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Sarasota, Florida, Homebuilder Names Vice President of Sales & Marketing - April 21, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Subzero Ice Cream Freezes on Into Murray
Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Murray, opening on May 14. - April 21, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Tracy Browne, Angela Floyd Named Corporate Vice Presidents at Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Tracy Browne as corporate vice president of sustainability and Angela Floyd as corporate vice president of business improvement. In her new role, Browne will leverage her past direction of the company's national sustainability task team to include the... - April 20, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
One Step Away from the Sub Zero Ice Cream Flavors of the Year
The top ten finalists to the Sub Zero Ice Cream creative concoction contest have been selected and will compete on Saturday, April 30 at 12 p.m. during a taste test event open to the public at the Provo Towne Mall inside the food court. The finalists and their frozen inventions are Christina... - April 20, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Ninety Percent of Companies Looking to Increase Social Media Spending
More than 90 percent of companies will increase their social media marketing budgets in 2011, according to one social media guest expert on the “Commercial Real Estate Show.” With an estimated 650 million users on Facebook and another 90 million on Twitter, companies are willing to... - April 20, 2011 - Bull Realty
Home Improvement Loans: Money Pit Hosts Offer Ways to Pay for Your Projects
When it comes to financing the remodeling of a home, there are a lot of ways to pay for every project. From replacing an appliance to adding a room or two, you can cover project costs through a home improvement loan, great retailer deals and financing options that make the most of currently low interest rates. - April 20, 2011 - The Money Pit
Handyman Matters Arrives in the Knoxville Area
New business greets the Knoxville community; offering Handyman & Remodeling services - April 20, 2011 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
AMC, Inc. Reveals Design Industry Secrets to Revitalize Interest in DIY Marketplace
The American Master Craftsmen Society thoroughly researched the problems plaguing consumers and developed a program intended to turn any DIY remodeler into a master decorator. The “Paint Color Miracle” (TM) program reveals the secrets of designing perfect colors for the home. - April 20, 2011 - American Master Craftsmen, Inc.
The Corvus Group Appoints New Principals to Executive Leadership Team
The Corvus Group, Inc., a diversified commercial real estate capital services company that serves public and private sector clients nationwide, announced Senior Vice President Marshall Datcher and Managing Director Richard Pryzdia were promoted to principals at the firm. Working from... - April 19, 2011 - The Corvus Group
American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Awarded Angie's List Super Service Award
American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing of Phoenixville, PA Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service... - April 18, 2011 - American Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
Visionary Consulting Firm Verdigris Group Advances Carbon Neutral Operational Policy to Include Watershed Restoration and Reforestation to Their Suite of Initiatives
Verdigris Group, the highly-progressive Real Estate Development and Services Company, expands their Corporate Sustainability Program to include watershed restoration and reforestation efforts in addition to their ongoing investments in solar and wind project development. - April 17, 2011 - Verdigris Group
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Decontamination, Decommissioning and Interior Demolition of a 28,000sqft Former Drug Manufacturing Facility
The MACK Group, LLC, recently completed a project that consisted of the decontamination and decommissioning of former drug manufacturing facility. The owner wanted to decommission its outdated drug manufacturing facility and re-utilize the building for other purposes. In order to do this, a complete decontamination, decommissioning of the former drug manufacturing process along with interior demolition was required. - April 17, 2011 - The MACK Group
Thomas Construction Celebrates Earth Day with High Performance Windows
Thomas Construction will show off their “green” windows at the 22nd Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 17th from 11am to 6pm on the Muny Grounds in Forest Park. Earth Day Festival event-goers can visit the Thomas Construction booth to learn about the company’s... - April 17, 2011 - Thomas Construction
Barbour ABI Teams Up with Speedy to Assist Members
Barbour ABI has teamed up with Speedy the UK's leading provider of equipment rental and support services, to offer a ground breaking members only service, called Speedy Assist. - April 17, 2011 - Barbour ABI
Dr. Wilsun Xu Wins APEGGA Research Excellence Award for Anti-Islanding Protection Technology Used by Enertia Engineering
Enertia Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce that Dr. Wilsun Xu wins APEGGA research excellence Award for Anti-Islanding Protection Technology. - April 17, 2011 - Enertia Engineering
Charles Reinhart Company to Host Career Night
Promoting a career event for those interested in a career in real estate. - April 16, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Sherlock Home Inspections Grows Again
While other home inspection companies are cutting back & closing their doors, Sherlock Home Inspections is one company that continues to grow, yet again. Formerly a quad-county company covering all of SW Florida including Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, and Collier Counties, Sherlock Home Inspections is now also in Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, and Desoto counties. - April 16, 2011 - Sherlock Home Inspections LLC
BJAC Announces Groundbreaking of UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus
Local Architectural Firm Serves as Lead Architect for New Hospital Campus - April 16, 2011 - BJAC
Balfour Beatty Construction Announces New Georgia President
Industry leader Frank Spears to head Georgia Division. - April 15, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Models for Mattamy Homes- by Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design is providing the interior design and detailing for two new Mattamy Homes models. Beasley & Henley delivers model home and condos in all price ranges for builders and developers in Florida and throughout the Southeastern US. - April 15, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
CertaPro Painters Recognized as Best Overall Franchise for 2011
For the second year in a row, CertaPro Painters, North America’s largest painting contracting company, has been awarded the Gold Medal for franchisee satisfaction in their category at the Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) national conference held last weekend in Niagara Falls,... - April 15, 2011 - CertaPro Painters
Kimberly Riehn Promoted to CFO of Miller Construction Company, a Leading Florida Construction Services Firm
Miller Construction Company has promoted Kimberly P. Riehn, CPA, to the position of chief financial officer of the Florida construction services firm. Riehn, a veteran financial services executive, joined the Fort Lauderdale-based company as controller in 2010. Riehn has more than 20 years of... - April 15, 2011 - Miller Construction Company
Royal Oaks Building Group Hosts Share Our Shoes Donation Drive for Victims of Japan Earthquake
Triangle Home Builder Accepting All Donations of Shoes at Raleigh Office Through May 2 - April 15, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
On Site Energy Appointed Exclusive Rental Agent for The PEACH
On Site Energy (OSEC), an East Coast provider of temporary power & temperature control rental equipment has been appointed the exclusive northeast rental agent for The PEACH (packaged electric, air-conditioning and heat) a forward operating rapid deployment base camp. - April 14, 2011 - On Site Energy