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Habitat for Humanity and Morris Jenkins Finish Up Their 19th Home
Charlotte, NC – June 10th, 2010 Morris Jenkins has been partnered with Habitat for Humanity for 10 years and has just completed work on their 19th home. Habitat is a great way for Morris Jenkins to add to the community because each house needs an HVAC system and since Morris Jenkins does... - June 12, 2010 - Morris Jenkins
Bowen Family Homes Announces Construction at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce that construction is currently underway at its popular Brownstone-style townhome community, Deerfield Green in Milton. Move-in ready homes are expected to be completed by mid-July. Pre-sales are also available on the Chadwick plan, a new product line that is priced from $199,900. - June 12, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Over 60 DIY Couple Google to Find and Build Stone Deck from DexSystems with a Strong Finish
In a bedroom community between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, a 60 plus year old couple tackles the physical challenges of constructing a stone deck rewarding when Google search finds DexSystems™ new stone decking technology. - June 11, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor
Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor
Xten Industries Featured in an "American Molder" Series in International Magazine
Xten Industries is once again the focus of a series of articles about plastics and sustainability in Modern Plastics Worldwide magazine. - June 11, 2010 - Xten Industries
New Homefinding Center for New Irvine Village of Stonegate East Opens Next Month
Three new neighborhoods to debut this year. Register online today for details. - June 11, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction in June
Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) announced today that it will begin construction in three of its active adult communities this month. The Atlanta-based builder will add six homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County, four at its Sugarloaf community in Duluth and two at its Concord Mill community in Austell. - June 11, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Lipten Awarded Contract for Renewable Energy Recovery System
Lipten was awarded a contract for a Renewable Energy Recovery System. This contract includes engineering, procurement, controls, site construction management and start-up services for a new 3MW waste-to-electricity system at a wastewater treatment facility near Cleveland, Ohio. The Energy Recovery... - June 10, 2010 - Lipten
T-Post Driver’s Success Formula: Door Design Enables More Driving Force, Increased Safety
Hermosa Iron Works, Inc., has introduced a square-bodied T-Post driver with operating door, 44” length, and 44 lb. weight. That’s a 60% increase in length and weight over conventional manual post drivers. - June 10, 2010 - Hermosa Iron Works
Palatine Oil Company Set to Move Into New Corporate Office Building in Schaumburg
Current POC Headquarters in Palatine, Illinois will soon be relocated to larger commercial space with other Rabine Group companies - June 10, 2010 - Rabine Group
Legacy Housing, LTD Celebrates 5 Years as One of the Nation's Top Mobile Home Manufacturers / Financiers
Texas based independent mobile home manufacturer Legacy Housing, LTD is celebrating 5 years in the industry. Legacy Housing manufactures, finances, transports, and insures mobile homes. - June 10, 2010 - Legacy Housing, LTD
Buric’s Ronald Mueller Earns CCCA Credential
Ronald A. Mueller, a project consultant with Buric, recently earned the professional title of Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA). Conferred by the Construction Specifications Institute after examination, the CCCA designation reflects one’s understanding of all facets of the... - June 10, 2010 - Buric
My Garage Plans by TRC eCommerce Site Now Has Free Shipping on All Garage Plans
You can now get free shipping on all garage plans orders in the U.S. from My Garage Plans by TRC. - June 09, 2010 - The Resas Company, LLC
Edward Lewis Architects Announces Several New South Florida Architectural Building Commissions
Edward Lewis Architects – ELA of Miami Dade Florida is pleased to announce several new architectural building commissions, a sign that the building and construction industry is experiencing growth and a rebound from a depressed economy. Edward Lewis Architects, Inc. an architectural firm... - June 09, 2010 - Ed Lewis Architects
SteelMaster Building Anticipation for Miami Convention
SteelMaster Buildings showcases the company's latest innovative products and technologies at the upcoming American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention in Miami, Florida from June 10-12, 2010. - June 09, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Home and Garden Hub Brings Businesses Straight to the Homes of Interested Consumers
showoff.com brings consumers and businesses of all types together in the Home and Garden Hub by providing a free online website for consumers to browse and “try on” products using innovative visualization technology. Businesses market or sell products that can be visualized in their yard, exterior or interior. It is an easy to use online website for contractors, designers, dealers and manufacturers to showcase their products and completed jobs. - June 08, 2010 - VisApp, LLC
Integrated Solutions Group Expands Minnesota Branch Office Expertise
Northeast office Build-Out Solutions Company adds two decades of office furniture experience at their Minneapolis, Minnesota location. - June 07, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Thomas Construction Scheduled to Attend Bark in the Park
Thomas Construction will be attending Bark in the Park on Sunday, June 6 in Godfrey, IL - June 06, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Hard Money Bankers Announces Largest First Quarter in Company History
The real estate lending firm has been growing steadily since its inception and shows no signs of slowing down. - June 06, 2010 - Hard Money Bankers
Homebuilder to Host Summer Spectacular at Quail Run June 12
Greater Valley Group announced today that it will host a Summer Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its master planned community, Quail Run in Chambers County, Ala. The day will include a radio remote with South 106.1, a popular regional country station, free food, ten $25... - June 06, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
Habitat Architecture Joins US Green Building Council
For the past decade Habitat Architecture has been advocating Green Building principles and practices as a means of leading the public and its clients towards a more sustainable and energy efficient building method to reduce the impact of built environment on the eco system. The principal architect... - June 06, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Stephen George & Partners Launch Green Reference Guide
Leading architectural practice, Stephen George & Partners, who have a passionate interest in sustainable architecture, have just launched an easy to use and easy to understand guide on selecting sustainable building materials called 'The Stephen George & Partners Guide to Building Materials and the Environment.' - June 05, 2010 - Stephen George & Partners
Lu Engineers Relocates Headquarters to Support Growth Strategy
Lu Engineers move their headquarters to add more space for planned growth and to give their employees a more professional and comfortable place to work. - June 05, 2010 - Lu Engineers
Rose Paving Company Receives Annual Award for Business Excellence
Rose Paving has been honored with an Annual Award for Business Excellence (AABE) in the mid-sized company category. Twenty-two companies, organizations, and agencies were honored at an awards ceremony on March 18 hosted by The Business Ledger. The AABE’s, given for business achievement,... - June 04, 2010 - Rose Paving Company
Advanced Media Design Systems Awarded Audio Visual Contract of Joint Strike Force Ops at Eglin AFB
Advanced Media Design Systems (AMDS) was recently awarded the audio visual (AV) component of the Joint Strike Fighter Air Force/Navy/Marine Squad Ops located on Eglin Air Force Base, FL. The training facility is expected to instruct over 500 F-35 pilots a year from the Air Force, Navy, Marines and... - June 04, 2010 - Advanced Media Design Systems
Virginia Shines with Its Wines
The First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival Presented by Colonial Heritage Raises More Than $5,000 for Colonial Heritage Community Foundation - June 04, 2010 - Lennar
Lewisville Slab Leak Experts, C & W Plumbing, Offers Slab Leak Detection and Advice
Lewisville Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing offers slab leak detection for all of Dallas and the surrounding areas. “A slab leak can be very costly to homeowners. A leak in the slab is caused by plumbing pipes deteriorating under the foundation of your home,” says the Lewisville... - June 03, 2010 - C & W Plumbing
Charlotte Plumbing Company, Ben Franklin Plumbing Offers Information Online
Charlotte Plumbing Company Ben Franklin Plumbing has launched an online initiative designed to ensure that information, tips and resources are readily available for families and businesses on leaks, water heaters, drain cleaning and other plumbing tips. With the launch of their new site, the... - June 03, 2010 - Dan King Services
Nottingham Central Heating Firm Midlands Gas Installations Says "Look After Your Boiler..."
A recent survey by Nottingham Central Heating Installation firm Midlands Gas Installations found that many people failed to look after their central heating with only 60% of people remembering to get an annual boiler service. - June 03, 2010 - Midlands Gas Installations
Builders Site Protection Introduces the Discount Lead Containment Kit
Builders Site Protection now offers lead containment kits to help contractors and remodelers meet EPA regulations. Kits are available in two sizes and include all of the personal protection, dust containment, and clean up supplies needed to comply with lead containment RRP rules. - June 03, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Prudential Homesale Prepares for 2010 Parade of Homes
The 2010 Parade of Homes is right around the corner. Beginning on June 12th and running through June 20th, 46 of the most beautiful new homes throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties will be available for tours. All homes are carefully built and meticulously decorated by BIA and Lebanon Builders... - June 03, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
Industrial Buildings According to Frisomat: A High-Tech Corporate Movie
Frisomat, international player in industrial buildings, introduces a brand-new and dynamic corporate movie. Using the latest film techniques, the life process of a steel construction is explained, from design to realization. - June 03, 2010 - Frisomat industrial buildings
Five Star Painting Expands Into Oakland County, Michigan with a New Franchise
Five Star Painting, one of the fastest-growing painting franchise companies, is happy to announce a new member of their team, King Dominguez. - June 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Innex to Release First-Ever Age-Restricted Video Game Gun Accessory
The RapidShot machine gun to premiere at E3 Expo in Los Angeles. - June 02, 2010 - Innex, Inc.
Trans Energy Systems New-Look Website
Trans Energy Systems have updated their website with a new look/new feel and an easier navigation panel. They are pleased to have information about their projects that have been completed with videos and presentations. This will enable viewers to see the quality preparation that takes place from... - June 01, 2010 - Trans Energy Systems
movemanSKG Platform Lift Makes Council Building Accessible
A town council in Westbury have purchased a platform lift from movemanSKG, which allows wheelchair users to move between levels swiftly and safely. It also means the building complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - May 30, 2010 - movemanSKG
SEPI Engineering & Construction Appoints Vice President of Environmental Division
Sepi Asefnia, PE, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Phillip Todd has been named vice president of the firm’s... - May 30, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
Mineta San José International Airport Completes Solar Energy System with Canadian Solar PV Modules and Rosendin Electric Team
1.12 Megawatt Installation to Power 20 Percent of the New SJC Rental Car Garage’s Lighting Load with Clean Solar Energy. - May 30, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Greater Valley Area Homebuilder Offers Incentives to Those in Automotive Industry
Greater Valley Group is offering any homebuyer that works in the automotive industry up to two percent of the purchase price towards upgrades such as appliances, tile, plumbing fixtures and deck rails to name a few. - May 29, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
Miller Construction Director of Information Technology Named a "40 Under 40 Leader"
Whitney Rawls, the director of information technology for Miller Construction Company, has been selected by Success South Florida Magazine as one of this year’s “40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.” A native of Fort Lauderdale, Rawls began his career in 1994 after earning a bachelor’s degree in information technology from American Intercontinental University. He worked as a consultant and project manager prior to joining Fort Lauderdale-based Miller Construction Company in 2000. - May 29, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
RealUp and KW Commercial Sign Listing Agreement
RealUp.com, the fastest growing commercial listing website, has announced a property listing agreement with KW Commercial, the commercial division of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate franchise in the United States. All of KW Commercial’s real estate listings will be... - May 29, 2010 - RealUp.com
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Abbington Ridge Neighborhood
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the residential neighborhood of Abbington Ridge. Located off Rock Quarry Road in southeast Raleigh, Abbington Ridge features homes starting in the $130s, ranging... - May 29, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hamstra, Greensleeves' CTO, Named Thought Leader in Energy
Stephen Hamstra, CTO of Greensleeves LLC, was named a 2010 Thought Leader in Energy by West Michigan Business Review, a weekly business to business news organization. The selection was based upon his impact in alternative energy in West Michigan which represented forward-thinking action and... - May 29, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Sabritec Launched New Surface Mount Diode Technology
Sabritec offers a complete line of transient protection solutions embedded within the connector shell utilizing surface mount technology (SMT) diodes. These can be provided as an alternative to axially leaded components in instances where availability of source of supply issues could potentially... - May 28, 2010 - Sabritec
Francis Cauffman's Recent Promotions Recognize Talent and Expertise
Francis Cauffman, an award-winning architecture firm with offices in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, has recognized its in-house talent by promoting 13 members of its staff. - May 28, 2010 - Francis Cauffman
REIDSteel Select Workspace to Control Project and Enquiry Documentation
Steel Contractor Purchases Core Workspace, Asset Management and Email Vault. - May 28, 2010 - Union Square Software
Charter Builders Breaks Ground on the Largest Zero Energy Public School in the United States
Charter Builders and Irving Independent School District recently celebrated the official groundbreaking for the largest “net zero” public school in the United States. The first of its kind in Texas, the school district’s Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is designed to produce as... - May 27, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Turner | BE&K | Davis Joint Venture Team Spend $27 Million with Small Businesses on NASCAR Hall of Fame Project
Joint venture partners Turner Construction Company, BE&K Building Group and Walter B. Davis, a minority owned firm, surpassed the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Opportunity Program utilization goal set for the high profile NASCAR Hall of Fame, Convention Center Expansion and Parking... - May 27, 2010 - Lil Associates II Inc.