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Costa Rica Charity: Helping Those Who Need It Most
The Do It Foundation, a Costa Rica charity, looks to bring mobility and freedom to those who need it most by providing thousands of free wheelchairs to less fortunate Costa Ricans. - October 21, 2010 - Do It Foundation Costa Rica Charity
House Charlotte Expands Making Homeownership More Affordable, Many Communities Are Eligible for Up to $15k Down Payment Assistance
The City of Charlotte recently released the results of the 2010 Quality of Life Study, the biennial study that ranks Charlotte’s neighborhoods on several social, cultural and economic indicators. As expected, many of our neighborhoods are experiencing negative impacts from the economic... - October 20, 2010 - Lockard Reed Development Group
Radarsign Posts Record-Breaking Month: 14 States, Puerto Rica and Canada Expand Road Safety Measures in September
More communities chose to improve local road safety with Radarsign™ in September than any other time since Radarsign was founded in 2004. Covering the corners of North America—from Fairbanks, Alaska to Puerto Rico, Canada to Arizona and communities in between—Radarsign driver... - October 20, 2010 - Radarsign
Stefan Drew Associates Respond to Lord Browne's Tuition Fee Report
In response to Lord Browne’s report into university tuition fees experts at midlands based customer service consultancy, Stefan Drew Associates, are challenging UK universities to improve their customer service. With Lord Browne of Madingley having reported on university tuition fees, Stefan... - October 20, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Construction Art Completes the First State Funded Solar Project in Tennessee
Construction Art, a leading alternative energy solutions provider completed the first state funded solar project in Tennessee. Funded in part by the Tennessee Solar Institute’s installation grant program, this ten kilowatt solar system shown in the picture will help Chucky Creek Farms with... - October 19, 2010 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
FEECO International Unleashes Virtual Lab for Customers
Customers can now watch their material being tested at the FEECO Lab online without having to travel. - October 18, 2010 - FEECO International, Inc
Pullen Air Conditioning Says It's Time to Put Furnace Safety on the Front Burner
Pullen Air Conditioning, New Orleans’ premier heating and air conditioning specialist, is encouraging customers to ensure their home’s heating safety, comfort, and efficiency by having an annual furnace inspection performed. - October 17, 2010 - Pullen Air Conditioning, Inc.
SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Craig Lynch, P.E. Water Resources Project Manager
Local Civil Engineering and Construction Firm Hires Water Resources Project Manager - October 17, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
Miller Construction Company Hires Three to Oversee New Projects
Achieving growth despite the region’s commercial construction slowdown, Miller Construction Company has added three superintendents to direct operations at projects for new and existing clients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. William Hess, Robert Verlinde and Eric Wolverton... - October 16, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Top Rating for Financial Stability in the UK Awarded to Portakabin
Modular building specialist, Portakabin, has entered the top 15 per cent of companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability, after achieving the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin
Fire Ravaged School Re-Opened After Just 13 Weeks Thanks to Portakabin
After a fire destroyed 90 per cent of its buildings, Campsmount Technology College in Doncaster has re-opened in only 13 weeks thanks to the Portakabin rapid-response team building a new 6,000 sqm interim school. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin
Value Energy Solutions Completes Parking Garage Lighting Retrofit for Gables Midtown
Gables Midtown Apartments Selected Value Energy Solution for Lighting Retrofit to reduce lighting energy bills - October 16, 2010 - Value Energy Solutions
Lennar Wins Big at the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association’s PRISM Awards Event
Lennar Brings Home the Honors. - October 16, 2010 - Lennar
Indoor Air Quality a Priority at Rockrose by Brookfield Homes
Featuring Merv 8 air filters, low VOC carpets and paints, and formaldehyde free insulation, homes at Rockrose by Brookfield Homes offer improved air quality. - October 16, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
All Treats, No Tricks at Taylor Morrison's Adora Trails This Halloween
Arizona's newest master planned community is celebrating Halloween with lots of treats for kids and adults alike. - October 16, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Mastercraft Exteriors' Matt Spanton & Richard Spanton Jr Chosen for Best of Success 2010
Matt Spanton & Richard Spanton Jr head out to the Best of Success in Denver Colorado. Matt speaks about SEO development in Roofing. Since its inception in 1996, Mastercraft Exteriors has been a leader in the roofing industry. - October 15, 2010 - Mastercraft Exteriors
Pink and White Are Part of Fall’s Colors for New Rochelle-Based Business
A&N Heating Oil is pleased to announce they have joined the fight against breast cancer in a very visible way. A&N, a family owned and operated heating oil distributor based out of New Rochelle, New York, has recently painted one of it’s delivery trucks pink and white in hopes of... - October 15, 2010 - A&N Heating Oil
DS&D Joins the NJBIZ Top 100 Privately Held Companies of 2010
Breaking the list down into multiple sections, DS&D came out on top in two of their categories. In the overall listing of Top 100 Privately Held Companies based on 2009 Revenue, DS&D ranked # 83, after being previously unranked. Namely though, DS&D ranked #1 in the Oldest Privately Held Companies list with 181 years in business. - October 15, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
Advanced Cooling Hire Introduce Specially Designed and Built Film Set and Event Cooling Rigs
Cooling4FilmSets is a new specialist service being offered to the film and events industries by Advanced Cooling Hire. The rigs are suitable for most large and small scale film sets and feature some exclusive functions which are particularly useful in the studio environment. - October 15, 2010 - Advanced Cooling Solutions Ltd
LOFTwall to Exhibit at Boutique Design New York 2010
LOFTwall, a premier manufacturer of divider screens for living and working environments will be showing at the Boutique Design Show, November 14-15th in New York City. “We had several recent projects in the hospitality industry this past year,” explains Steve Kinder, founder at LOFTwall. - October 14, 2010 - LOFTwall
Colonial Heritage to Host First Annual Pickleball Tournament This Weekend
Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg Are Hosting Their First Annual Pickleball Tournament This Weekend. - October 14, 2010 - Lennar
New Deal Lays Foundations of Success for Emerging Contractors
High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa and Goscor Power Products join forces to supply a range of reliable and cost-effective construction machinery to the market. - October 14, 2010 - Goscor Power Products
Premier Care in Bathing Highlight Bathroom Safety Tips for Baby Boomers
Premier Care in Bathing, a leading global provider of assisted bathing solutions for the elderly. - October 13, 2010 - Premier Bathrooms Ltd
Lennar Celebrates Local Talent at Their Annual Colonial Heritage Arts and Crafts Fair
Lennar is Hosting an Arts and Craft Fair at Their Colonial Heritage Community Sunday, October 17th. - October 13, 2010 - Lennar
NJ Snow Removal Company Offers Free Pre-Season Commercial Snow Removal Site Analysis
Grandview Outdoor is now performing snow removal site planning and analysis for commercial properties and is negotiating snow removal contracts for upcoming winter season. - October 12, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Dalworth Restoration Awarded for Exceptional Dallas Fort Worth Water and Fire Damage Restoration Service
Dalworth Restoration received a Consumers' Choice Award for outstanding service in Dallas Fort Worth in the fire and water damage restoration industry. - October 12, 2010 - Dalworth Restoration - Water Damage Dallas Fort worth
IHPA Meeting in Ft. Myers, FL to Feature Displays of Hurricane Protection Devices and Systems
Thomas Johnston, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), announced that the November 4th and 5th meeting of the International Hurricane Protection Association at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ft. Myers, FL will feature displays of the products currently being offered for... - October 12, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
New Jersey Landscape Designer Makes Commitment in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Grandview Outdoor offers donation to fight breast cancer with every signed contract during the month of October. - October 10, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Stefan Drew Associates Challenge UK Colleges Over Customer Service
As national Customer Service Week draws to a close Stefan Drew Associates are challenging the UK education sector to use customer service as a tool to reduce front and back office costs. With SFA CEO Geoff Russell recommending providers to take action to reduce front and back office costs and... - October 10, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Home Inspection Company Wins Secret to Business Success Contest
Sherlock Home Inspections, a Southwest Florida company has long been recognized as an industry leader. Now the company’s management team is helping the leaders of other local industries. - October 10, 2010 - Sherlock Home Inspections LLC
Miller Construction Company Completes $2.8 Million Renovation
Miller Construction Company has completed the expansion and renovation of the Audi Pembroke Pines dealership in a $2.8 million project for owner Holman Automotive Group. The dealership remained fully operational throughout the renovation, which was completed this summer, according to Miller... - October 09, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
BHDP’s McQuilkin Among Nation’s Elite in Retail Design; Named One of the “Luminaries” for 2010
Andrew McQuilkin, Retail Market Leader for BHDP Architecture, has been recognized as one of the leading voices in the retail design industry with the presentation of the Portfolio Design Luminaries Award from DDI Magazine. - October 09, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
Lennar Charleston Launches Sales Event This Weekend
Visit Lennar Charleston for the Greatest Inventory Sale Ever - October 09, 2010 - Lennar
U.S. Iraq Veteran Joins Five Star Painting Ranks
Michael Leonard transitions from military life to business owner. Five Star Painting welcomes Leonard as their newest franchisee who will be serving the northeast Indianapolis, Ind. area. - October 09, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Builders Site Protection's Lead Ready™ RRP Rule Compliance Kit Now Available in Retail Stores
Builders Site Protection's popular Lead Ready kit provides remodeling contractors with everything they need to meet the EPA's RRP Rule including work area containment, personal protection, and lead dust clean-up supplies. The single-person kit is now available in select retail stores throughout the West Coast. - October 09, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Nov. 1: Public Encouraged to Nominate a Northern Virginia Family or Nonprofit in Need for DryHome’s “Free Roof for the Holidays” Program
DryHome Roofing and Siding, a Sterling, Va.-based roofing company, continues its tradition of helping the community by giving a free roof away this holiday season to a Northern Virginia individual, family or nonprofit in need. - October 09, 2010 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
Alexander Easy-Fix Engineering Joins Forces with Wide Span Sheds
Wide Span Sheds is happy to announce the appointment of a new agent in Toowoomba, Alexander Easy-Fix Engineering. - October 09, 2010 - Wide Span Sheds
Stefan Drew Associates Help UK Businesses with 20% VAT Rise
With 20% VAT just around the corner in the UK, the only Customer First approved company in the west midlands is offering local businesses help to improve their customer service. Stefan Drew Associates, are providing local businesses with ongoing Customer Service advice to ensure they can survive the 20% VAT hike. - October 08, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Capital Safety Australia Introduces ExoFit NEX™, the World’s Next Generation Fall Protection Harness
The ExoFit NEX™ harness provides first-of-its-kind features and benefits. - October 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Building Clouds™ to Launch New Hardware/Software Platform for Building Controls
Building Clouds provides complete hardware and software solutions for building automation and energy management that seamlessly integrate into an IP infrastructure to create fully converged control networks. - October 08, 2010 - Building Clouds
Motif Architectural Lighting Launches Remote Modular Power Supply (RMPS)
Innovative low voltage Class II power source simplifies installation, operation and maintenance for Motif’s LED graphic illuminators, light boxes and decorative down lights - October 08, 2010 - Motif Architectural Lighting
SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Lee Bakely Senior Project Manager
Local Civil Engineering and Construction Firm Hires Senior Project Manager - October 08, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
Liam Cargill, Project Manager of Cargill Construction Co. LLC, Awarded First New Hampshire Emerald Green Home Certification
First Emerald Award by the National Home Builders Association awarded to the Lakes Region's finest custom-home builder, Cargill Construction. - October 08, 2010 - Cargill Construction Co., LLC
NaturCert Upgrades the Network of International Partners
Today NaturCert announces the new structure of the NaturCert partnership model for the international network of partners. - October 08, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
BESI Provides Specialized Training for the Inspection and Remediation of Structures with Defective “Chinese” Drywall – Warranty Available
The Building Envelope Science Institute graduates can qualify their work for a 10-year warranty program that provides coverage for up to $500,000 for homes remediated by professionals training during the National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held on October 26-27, 2010. - October 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Geomares Launches Website on Marine Spills and Pollution, Spill-International.com
Geomares Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Spill International, the international website and newsletter on the prevention, preparedness for, response to and restoration of marine spills and pollution, www.spill-international.com. Spill International provides international experts... - October 07, 2010 - Geomares Publishing
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
Lead Paint Removal Training and Riverbend Environmental Join Forces to Meet 400% Surge in Demand for EPA RRP Lead Certification Training
Contractors flood classrooms to qualify under new EPA Guidelines and avoid heavy fines - Lead Paint Removal Training (LPRT), a National Leader in EPA Lead Safety Certification Training, and Riverbend Environmental have joined forces to meet a 400% increase in demand for lead abatement training certification. By utilizing resources at affiliated training institutes and bringing on Riverbend’s RRP training staff, LPRT has effectively tripled its training capacity to meet intensified demand. - October 06, 2010 - Lead Paint Removal Training
Office and Retail Markets in Tirana Remain Sedate During 2010 Anticipating Further Growth in 2011
Colliers International Albania is happy to announce the results of its Real Estate Review for the first half of 2010. According to Colliers, the total office stock of Class A, B+ and B in Tirana amounts to 63,400 m2 and no new supply has been added to this inventory since the entrance of ABA... - October 06, 2010 - Colliers International Albania