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Highland Homes’ McDaniel Earns Top National Honor
Kathie McDaniel, Vice President of sales and marketing for award-winning Florida new home builder Highland Homes, has received the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) prestigious Merillat Woman of the Future Grant for the second year in row. Presented recently in Orlando by the... - February 10, 2011 - Highland Homes
Five Star Painting Expands Into Mississauga and Oakville Ontario with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest growing painting franchise company, is happy to announce the addition of Sohail Butt to their team. Butt, a Pakistani native living in the Toronto area, recently opened a new franchise in Mississauga. - February 10, 2011 - Five Star Painting
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Wins the Golden Gate Award
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. today announced that it has won the Golden Gate Partnership Recognition Award. The Golden Gate Partnership is awarded by Cal/OSHA Consultation Service in recognition of implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program during the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service visit conducted at J.T. Wimsatt’s LAX Project. - February 10, 2011 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Women in Architecture
Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski Discusses Industry Challenges for Women - February 10, 2011 - BJAC
Therm-All Insulation Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Therm-All Insulation, a leading insulation manufacturer in the U.S., celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing contractors, builders, architects, erectors and end-users with high quality insulation products and services. - February 10, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Wins National Sales and Marketing Awards
The Nationals(sm) has awarded Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes its prestigious Silver Award in two categories: Best Design Center and Best Website for a Builder. - February 09, 2011 - Jeff Benton Homes
Jeff Benton Homes Names New President
Jeff Benton Homes, a homebuilder based in Huntsville, Alabama, has selected Wendy Lee to serve as the company’s new president. - February 09, 2011 - Jeff Benton Homes
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Opens ROJO-Designed Center in Baldwin Park, FL
Childcare group goes above-and-beyond to be good neighbors in Baldwin Park. - February 09, 2011 - ROJO Architecture
Balfour Beatty Construction Tops Out New Tower at 396 Alhambra in Coral Gables
On January 28, Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the topping out of the new office tower at 396 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, Florida. The new tower marks the final stage in Key Realty Advisors’ vision to provide sustainable, Class A office space to businesses in the upscale community... - February 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Greensleeves Expands Team in Findlay, Ohio
Jeffery Riggs, P.E. and Will Shiel, mechanical engineers, recently joined the Greensleeves team. They will be based out of the Ohio office. “We are very pleased to have both Jeffery and Will to assist in moving our green solutions forward and to work with our clients,” says Stephen... - February 08, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Jeff Brannen Named Chief Legal Counsel for Charter Builders and SpawMaxwell
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Jeff Brannen senior vice president and chief legal counsel for two of its Texas divisions, Charter Builders and SpawMaxwell. In this role, Brannen will support the divisions’ legal needs, including those related to construction contracts, claims, and... - February 07, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Koydol Inc, Announces Move to New Corporate Offices in Washington DC
Koydol inc, Contract Flooring Group, has today, announced the move to their new corporate and sales headquarters in Washington DC. As part of the expansion of the MidAtlantic Division of Koydol Inc, the new offices will be able to handle growth in sales, support and marketing. - February 07, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
PLM & ERP Integration Among Topics of February Webinars Hosted by To-Increase
Microsoft Dynamics provider to host live manufacturing-centric webinars throughout month. - February 07, 2011 - To-Increase
Viking Culinary School Coming to Lakewood Ranch, Florida
One of the most exclusive culinary schools in the nation is getting ready to make a debut on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Jim Butler, president of Paradise Homes, a successful residential building company in Lakewood Ranch, plans to open the Viking Culinary School this summer. “One thing I... - February 07, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin Receives Recognition as a WHEDA Emerging Business Enterprise
Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin has completed all requirements for acceptance into the WEB program and has officially been registered as a WHEDA Emerging Business Enterprise. - February 06, 2011 - Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Northern Virginia Offices Join Forces
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. announces the merger of its Fredericksburg and Herndon offices. - February 05, 2011 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Home-Tech Celebrates 30 Years of Service to Southwest Florida
Thirty years later, Home-Tech is the largest employee-owned air conditioning appliance service and sales organization in Southwest Florida, with more than 120 employees, two office locations and a service team that operates in five counties, from Naples to Bradenton. - February 05, 2011 - Home-Tech
Varga Windows to Offer Aluminum Windows to Prefab Modular Office, Storage Facility and Building Manufacturers
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada) Varga Windows Inc. has announced the company will offer aluminum windows to prefabricated modular office, storage and building manufacturers. - February 05, 2011 - Varga Windows
Koydol Inc, Commercial Flooring Division, Introduces Their Extensive New Product Catalog
Koydol Inc, a leading manufacturer and importer of flooring materials ranging from bamboo and cork to ceramic tile and linoleum are introducing their own branded product range. These new Koydol-Certified products are now available. - February 05, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
CETCO® Selected to Build the City of Philadelphia's First Solar Power Plant
CETCO’s Contracting Services Company diverse background and expertise proves to be advantageous in Philadelphia’s public works bidding process. - February 04, 2011 - CETCO
Koydol Inc, Commercial Flooring Division Unveils Their New AI Website Designed for Subcontractors, Architects, Specifiers and Designers
Koydol Inc, has been developing a user friendly, efficient and environmentally friendly website for commercial flooring professionals. When completed all catalogs, product listings, specs and technical data, plus bidding, quoting and communication will all be handled via the website without the use of paper products. Phase 1 of the website is now available for use. - February 04, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
AmeriQuip LLC Announces Plans to Relocate Manufacturing Facility to Texas
AmeriQuip LLC, Houston, TX, announces the relocation of their manufacturing facility to Texas. - February 04, 2011 - AmeriQuip LLC
Ideal Homes, Inc. Receives WBE and DBE Certifications
Ideal Homes, Inc. receives WBE Certification from the State of Wisconsin and DBE Certification from the WiDOT. - February 04, 2011 - Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin
Blind & Sons Introduces New Technology, Bringing Improved Home Comfort and Savings to Homeowners
New technology from the heating and cooling industry. Variable speed furnaces offer an energy efficient solution for homeowners. Save money on monthly utilities bills while improving your home comfort. - February 04, 2011 - Blind & Sons, Inc.
Lindstrom Air Wants Homeowners to be Aware of Common Air Conditioning System Mistakes
The biggest mistake homeowners make with their air conditioning systems is waiting until they breakdown to consider replacement. When a breakdown occurs quick decisions often lead to long-term mistakes. Know your options ahead of time and save yourself time, money and aggravation. - February 04, 2011 - Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Coolray and Mr. Plumber Receive the 2010 Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence
Coolray and Mr. Plumber have received the Consumers' Choice Award for the 11th consecutive year. This award is given to businesses with the purpose of publicly identifying those establishments that have been voted by consumers as being their choice for excellence. - February 04, 2011 - Coolray and Mr. Plumber
A.J. Perri Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Since opening its doors in 1971, A.J. Perri has been serving the homes and neighbors of Central New Jersey. This year they will celebrate their 40th year in business, quite a feat for any company in this tough economy. - February 04, 2011 - A.J. Perri, Inc.
Building Envelope Science Institute Contacted Government Agencies Regarding Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation Methods
The Building Envelope Science Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions for Defective Drywall. The Institute reached out to government agencies after finding solutions for inspecting and remediating structures contaminated by defective drywall. - February 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Brookfield Reduces Mello-Roos on New Homes in San Marcos
According to the builder, the new Mello-Roos fee and ad valorem tax bring the overall tax rate to 1.17 percent. - February 04, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Integrated Consulting Announces Corporate Restructuring, Acquisitions and an Expanded Team
Houston based, Integrated Consulting announced the private acquisition of a small California construction management company and a corporate restructuring to meet growing client and industry demand. - February 04, 2011 - Integrated Consulting
Homes by Deltona Announces New Cottage Series in Savino at The Shores in St. Augustine
Homes by Deltona presents its new Cottage Series of Homes in San Savino at The Shores in St. Augustine. - February 04, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Plant Maintenance Video Demo Offered to Manufacturing Companies by To-Increase
Complimentary demo highlights key features ranging from global process insight to real-time flexibility - February 03, 2011 - To-Increase
iDUS Controls Ltd. Successfully Launches Home Grey Water Recycling System
iDUS Controls Ltd., makers of the Home Conservepump, is pleased to announce the successful launch of its home greywater recycling system. Reducing water consumption is a key objective of sustainable building and the response from that sector to their residential grey water system has been fantastic. The iDUS Home Conservepump™ is an easy to use comprehensive solution to reduce water use through water recycling. - February 03, 2011 - iDUS Controls Ltd.
Rohit Group of Companies Ranked 25th of Alberta's Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Rohit Group of Companies, a leading Western Canadian real estate company, is proud to announce it has been named to Alberta Venture Magazine’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies list for 2011. - February 03, 2011 - Rohit Communities
Blazes’ Managing Director Becomes Chairman of the British Franchise Association
The Managing Director of Blazes, a national heating company, has been elected as the chairman for the BFA. - February 03, 2011 - Blazes Heating Central
Blazes Trains Central Heating Specialists at a Global Water Heating Giant
Central heating company, Blazes, is training some of its franchisees at multinational water heating giant, Dimplex. - February 03, 2011 - Blazes Heating Central
Mechdyne Supports Digital Projection International at Integrated Systems Europe
Mechdyne Corporation is partnering with Digital Projection International at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), February 1-3, in Amsterdam. Mechdyne will provide support, image generation capabilities and applications to support a high resolution 3D dome at Digital Projection International's (DPI) booth. - February 02, 2011 - Mechdyne Corporation
Puddle Town Woodworking "Give Back" Program
For every 20 custom DFTP desks manufactured, Puddle Town Woodworking will donate 1 custom desk to a person with a disability. The goal is to assist persons with disabilities to create a custom desk to fit their needs and wheelchair. Puddle Town Woodworking will design, manufacture and deliver locally this free custom desk - February 02, 2011 - Puddle Town Woodworking
Highland Homes Announces Special Closeout Pricing on Ready-to-Own Inventory
Highland Homes is closing out last year’s stock with huge price discounts until March 1, 2011, on seven of their Ready-to-Own homes located in Winter Haven, Lakeland and Bartow, Fla. These Florida new homes (www.HighlandHomes.org) can be found in five of the builder’s communities... - February 02, 2011 - Highland Homes
FlexiDry Fast Drying Floor Screed at the Athletes Village, London 2012
The Athletes Village is one of the most significant urban developments in the UK and is part of a much wider regeneration project – the Stratford City Masterplan – a blueprint for a huge new piece of City in East London. - February 02, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Lathams Secures Green Light for £200 Million Pound Regeneration
Derby-based architecture and urban design practice Lathams has secured unanimous planning permission, listed building and conservation area consent for a £200 million scheme to regenerate part of the historic Wigan Pier Quarter. The granting of planning consent for the 15 acre Eckersley... - February 02, 2011 - Lathams
SyndicIT Services Corporation Chooses DocuSign Electronic Signature Service for Signing Leases and Contracts in the Multihousing Industry
SyndicIT Services announces that DocuSign for obtaining electronic digital signatures on leases, applications, addendums and contracts is now an embedded feature of SyndicIT's SaaS based digital document capture and management service. - February 01, 2011 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Low Investment Solar Options Becoming a Reality in Tennessee
Solar Heat for under $1,500 - Tennessee-based, Solarinergy LLC is now offering low investment transitional solar units that will heat up to 1,200 SF by providing 14,000 BTU/daytime-hour using the sun and outdoor air -- all basically for free. - February 01, 2011 - Solarinergy, LLC
U.S. Concrete to be Relisted on The NASDAQ
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC has approved its application for the relisting of its common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market. U.S. Concrete’s common stock will resume trading on The NASDAQ when the market opens on Tuesday, February 1, 2011... - February 01, 2011 - US Concrete
Blue Sky Homes to Begin Next Building Project
Green elements include revolutionary light-gauge steel frame and rapid construction - January 31, 2011 - Blue Sky Homes LLC
The Jones Company Honored with Achievement Award
Builder Partnerships, in conjunction with Woodland, O’Brien & Scott, awarded The Jones Company with The Builder Partnerships Achievement Award at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL on January 11, 2011. The Jones Company is one of only seven homebuilders across the nation... - January 31, 2011 - The Jones Company
RWC Celebrates 30 Years & 3 Million Homes Warranted
Residential Warranty Co, LLC, a leading provider of new home warranties to builders and manufacturers, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2011 and announces another milestone - 3 million homes have been warranted since 1981. - January 31, 2011 - Residential Warranty Company, LLC
CAD Crowd Launches Free CAD Library for Sharing 3D Symbols, Blocks and Engineering Drawings
CAD designs is one of the most highly in-demand services for engineering work on contract and CAD design companies. - January 31, 2011 - CAD Crowd
Junk Hauling Company in Laurelton, NY, Hires Local Internet Marketing Pro to Help Area Residents
In a recent campaign to provide more homeowners in Laurelton with various junk removal services, Junk Junkies, LLC, has joined Prospect Genius's online advertising program, which will strengthen their Internet presence and increase visibility. - January 30, 2011 - Junk Junkies, LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces the Estates at Bella Casa
Triangle Builder Building Estate Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Apex. - January 30, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC