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Lennar Sponsors for the Love of Art in Phoenix
National home builder Lennar is sponsoring a unique charity event in Phoenix, combining art and tennis, featuring tennis great John McEnroe and nationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Erick Fischl. The home builder will be selling off its sponsor benefits to raise even more money for charity. - April 08, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Connor Homes Featured in “Prefabulous + Sustainable” Book Highlighting Affordable, Energy Efficient Homes
“Prefabulous + Sustainable offers many wonderful examples of houses that have been built requiring minimum energy from nonrenewable sources,” says Mr. Redford in his foreword. “The houses in this book show that beautiful houses can be built that will be kinder and gentler to the environment and reduce water consumption and energy.” - April 08, 2010 - Connor Homes
Highland Homes Named One of the Nation’s Top Home Builders
Highland Homes is pleased to announce that Builder Magazine has ranked the company #84 on the list of the top 100 home builders in the country, based on 2008 closings. Centrally located in Lakeland, Florida, this father and son business is the only independent Central Florida home builder to make... - April 08, 2010 - Highland Homes
Northeast Florida Builders Association's Parade of Homes Kicks Off This Weekend
The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Parade of Homes 2010 gets underway this weekend. The free event, which showcases new homes in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay Counties, happens April 10-18, 2010. A complete listing of the Homes on Parade will run in a magazine insert in the April 10 Florida Times-Union. - April 08, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
Hathaway Construction & Hathaway Properties, Inc. Hosts the 8th Annual “Swing a Club” for CASA Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, May 10th at the Harbor Club on Lake Oconee, Hathaway will partake in its 8th annual “Swing a Club” for CASA charity golf tournament. This tournament is a fun and exciting way to help an organization that provides essential services to the children in the community. CASA, or... - April 08, 2010 - Hathaway Construction Services
Cutting Heat Loss Saves Glass Buildings Millions in Energy Costs with the TEAM™ System by Retrofitting Buildings
Trans Energy Systems apply the TEAM™ systems, which is state of the art in perimeter energy control for commercial buildings. This cutting edge technology is instrumental in saving enormous energy costs in multi-storey buildings, which can be retrofitted with the system. - April 08, 2010 - Trans Energy Systems
Florida’s Miller Construction Company and Moss & Associates Launch New Statewide Healthcare Construction Company
Two leading healthcare construction firms have joined forces to launch Moss Miller Healthcare, a unique company designed to meet the growing demand for hospitals, clinics and research institutions across the state of Florida. Moss Miller Healthcare is a fusion of healthcare specialist teams... - April 08, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Capital Safety Australia Introduces the Lad-Saf® Powered Climb Assist System
Lad-Saf® Powered Climb Assist System – two in one powered ladder climbing system offering both Fall Protection and Climbing Assistance. - April 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Underwater Propeller Repair Performed In-Situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain
Underwater propeller repair (http://www.hydrex.be) performed in-situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain on a roro vessel suffering from severe propeller damage. - April 08, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Dallas Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing Offers Plumbing Tips Online
Lewisville Plumbing Company C & W 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 Dallas... - April 07, 2010 - C & W Plumbing
AshBritt Environmental Awarded U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract
AshBritt Environmental has been awarded a United States Army Corps of Engineers Advanced Contracting Initiative Single Award Task Order Contract for Debris Management Services for Regions 5 and 6a of the United States. - April 07, 2010 - AshBritt Environmental
Showcase of Homes Set April 24 - May 2, 2010
The Fourth Annual Showcase of Homes is scheduled Saturday, April 24, through Sunday, May 2. Homes and homesites will be available for viewing at Abrego Lake and Eden Crossing. - April 07, 2010 - Abrego Development Company, LP
Robina Launches Midwest Distributor
Robina Floors, a leading provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, has launched a new distribution partner in the Midwest. The Bahr Company, a distributor of fine wood floors servicing the four state area surrounding Lake Michigan, specializes in assisting architects, designers and retail... - April 07, 2010 - Robina Floors
Leading Wine Educator to Host Seminar at First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival in May
Kevin Zraly, one of the foremost wine educators in the world will conduct his signature wine appreciation seminar at the Festival on Saturday, May 22. - April 07, 2010 - Lennar
DFW International Airport Awards Project to Balfour Beatty Construction Joint Venture
As part of a joint venture team known as BARC, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected for $900 million in preconstruction and construction services for DFW International Airport’s seven-year Terminal Development Program. - April 05, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
BJAC Releases Podcast on Joint Public/Private Architectural Design
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on a joint public/private model of architecture and planning. In this podcast, Dan Fields,... - April 04, 2010 - BJAC
Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove Now Offering Presales from the $180s
Bowen Family Homes recently announced presale opportunities at Willoughby Cove located in the sought-after Hamilton Mill area. The community offers beautiful ranch home designs ideal for families looking to live in a peaceful suburb that offers all the benefits of city life. Close proximity to... - April 04, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Bluestone America Enhances Its Legacy Charitable Gifting Program
Bluestone America introduces its Legacy Gifting Program which will provide its products and services which specify in financial strategies, philanthropic programs, and charitable gifting programs utilizing both traditional and alternative funded life insurance products. Bluestone America’s most commonly used programs are The Heritage Plus Program and The Legacy Builder Program. These programs offer clients a favorable new way to donate sizable gifts using life insurance. - April 03, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Local Businesses Partner to Provide Educational Resources for Professionals Looking for the Step Ahead in this Economy
Do You Know How to Tap into New Sustainability Incentives and Leverage Current Government Spending? Earlier this month Green Sacramento launched a new one-of-a-kind education and event space, Green Living Center (GLC) Education and Events Facility. The GLC aims at providing educational opportunities around various topics of sustainability and green lifestyles to Sacramento and the greater Northern California area. - April 03, 2010 - Green Living Center
New Resource for the Community: Sustainability Classes & Event Space in Sacramento
Now there is a one-stop resource for the Sacramento community on everything related to a sustainable home and lifestyle. Residents can attend a class hosted by the Green Living Center, host community events, or even rent the space for a private party. - April 03, 2010 - Green Living Center
Five Star Painting is Ranked in the Top 20 by Franchise Times
Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest-growing painting franchise company, received an outstanding award from Franchise Times. Five Star Painting was recently ranked No. 16 for the Fast 55 in 2010. - April 03, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Renaissance Bay Condominiums’ Increase in Confident Buyers and Exciting Spring Plans Prompt Extended Hours
In response to a marked increase in prospects, and with exciting spring and summer plans in the works, Renaissance Bay Condominiums is extending the Sales Center office hours. As of April 1st, the new hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. - April 03, 2010 - Renaissance Bay Condominiums
Affordable Architectural CAD Drafting and 3D Modelling Services by OriGeoCAD
OriGeoCAD is offering cost effective 2D architectural drafting & 3D modelling outsourcing services, which will reduce the overhead cost of architects, building services consultants and contractors involved in the building and construction sectors. - April 03, 2010 - OriGeoCAD.Com
Highland Homes Sponsors Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament
Highland Homes was the corporate sponsor for the 31st Annual Pro-Am Tennis Event benefiting the Achievement Academy in Polk County, Florida. The owners and employees of Highland Homes were personally touched by the Academy when their own families had children who attended several years ago. Owners... - April 02, 2010 - Highland Homes
Integrated Solutions Group Acquires Benchmark Architectural Products
Northeast office build-out solutions company acquires commercial and institutional architectural products company to expand the range of available solutions for the commercial office build-out market. - April 01, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Boston Cedar Announces Strategic Executive Moves
In an effort to stay "Out in Front," Boston Cedar is proud to announce three key strategic executive moves to position the 25 year old independent company to remain nimble in an ever changing business environment. Effective April 1st, 2010, Rob Ankner, who is one of the three founding... - April 01, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Tony Gee International: Bridge Building Company Recovering from Recession with 3 Leads and New Technology Development
Tony Gee International has been busy exploring opportunities overseas in the bridge engineering industry while also partnering to design new transportation technologies currently used in Asia and Europe. - April 01, 2010 - Tony Gee International
Comparison of Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti Shows Value of Preparation
Julian Construction Points to Building Codes as a Key Factor that Minimized Tragedy in Chile and Devastated Haiti. - April 01, 2010 - Julian Construction
Howard + Helmer Architecture Elects New President and Secretary
For the first time since the company was founded 29 years ago, Howard + Helmer Architecture has a new president and secretary. “As president of the firm since we opened our doors in 1981, I realized the time was right for us to take a look at our leadership and make adjustments to help us... - April 01, 2010 - Howard + Helmer architecture
The First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival Debuts at Colonial Heritage May 22-23
Colonial Heritage is Hosting the First Annual Williamsburg Wine & Food Festival. - April 01, 2010 - Lennar
ACP Launches New Website for Fasade Decorative Panels
ACP has launched a new website for its Fasade Decorative Panel product line. The new site, FasadeIdeas.com, features deeper content, dynamic search, and fresh visual themes with a completely new, simplified site design and navigation. The photography-driven website was created in-house by the... - April 01, 2010 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products
Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts Benefit from Home-Tech Customer Purchases
Non-profit organization selected as “Charity of the Month.” - April 01, 2010 - Home-Tech
Abrego Development Company, LP, Hires Director of Marketing in Response to Growth
Kevin D. Brown, President of Abrego Development Company, LP, announces that Catherine Leigh Duncan has joined the team as Director of Marketing. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the journalism, marketing and public relations fields. - April 01, 2010 - Abrego Development Company, LP
Local Businessman Sparks Volunteerism in Others
When a local businessman started his company he wanted to both support his family and make a difference in the Community. He’s succeeding. A Bonners Ferry woman, suddenly widowed last year when her husband of 44 years died unexpectedly, had a team of volunteers, led by Scott Whitman, Owner of NBR Home Services, repair her house and spruce up her yard last Saturday free of charge. - April 01, 2010 - NBR Home Services
Gilbert-Ash NI Limited Selects Workspace by Union Square Software to Centralise Systems and Introduce Standardised Procedures
UK contractor selects Workspace due to construction focus of the software. - April 01, 2010 - Union Square Software
Ecospeed Marine Coating System by Hydrex Lasts on Container Vessel After 2 Baltic Sea Winters
Ecospeed® marine coating system (http://www.ecospeed.be) lasts on the Baltic Swan container vessel after 2 Baltic winters looking virtually in the same condition as it was when it undocked 2 years ago. - March 31, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Terry Schultz Launches Career Site
ITT Graduate Takes Job Search Online with a New Career Portfolio - March 31, 2010 - Terry Schultz
End of Arm Robot Lifter Palletizes/Depalletizes All Shapes and Sizes Quickly
TIA Robotic Tooling Solutions’ Layer Gripper is a ‘one tool fits all’ solution offering high speed, large capacity mixed product lifting for all products usually handled during warehouse operation. - March 30, 2010 - TIA Robotic Tooling Solutions
Renovation Boys Expand Bathroom Showroom and Warehouse in Sydney
Renovation Boys, the leading supplier of bathroom furniture and accessories in Sydney, have expanded their showroom and warehouse space to provide more stock on display and available for collection or delivery. - March 30, 2010 - Renovation Boys
Get Your Home Ready for Spring, Save Money & Increase Curb Appeal
Do-It-Yourself Spring Home Maintenance Tips for Safety & Energy Conscious Homeowners. Top Ten Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Mahogany Builders - March 29, 2010 - Mahogany Builders
Robina Signs Northeast Laminate Distributor
Robina Floors, a leading provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, announces a new distribution partner in the northeast. Wood Pro, Inc., with five warehouse and showroom locations servicing New England and eastern New York State, has earned the title of “The Wood Floor... - March 28, 2010 - Robina Floors
Bluestone Wealth Management Appointed as Transamerica General Agency
Bluestone Wealth management has been selected by Transamerica as its general agency offering its financial services and products. The agreement will allow Bluestone to underwrite Transamerica’s insurance product line and was selected by Transamerica, in part, because of its existing charitable gifting programs and proprietary trust structures that are well aligned with Transamerica products. - March 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Thomas Construction Pumps Up for Guy Stuff Expo
Thomas Construction will be attending the Guy Stuff Expo on Sunday, March 28 at the Gateway Grizzlies Stadium. Visit their booth to find out more information about the company's products and to enter to win their $25,000 sweepstakes. - March 27, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Growing Strong: Thomas Construction Looks to Showcase Products at St. Peters Home and Garden Show
Thomas Construction will be at the St. Peters Home and Garden Show this weekend. Stop by their booth to find out more information about products and to enter into their $25,000 home improvement sweepstakes. - March 27, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Temecula Landscape Designer Earns Second Place for Water Conservation Design
Gilberto Porras, owner of Vintage Design & Landscape Construction, designs thoughtfully, water-responsible landscapes that are incredibly lush, colorful and esthetically pleasing to the eye. When artfully combined with affordable modern technology, Porras disproves the myth that these types of landscapes are limited to sparse, succulent desert shrubs in the yard. - March 26, 2010 - Vintage Design & Landscape Construction
CETCO’s Gas Vapor Barrier and Venting System is Preferred Vapor Mitigation Strategy for Massive Redevelopment Project in Harrison, NJ
CETCO’s Liquid Boot® gas vapor barrier system as well as the Liquid Boot® GeoVent sub slab depressurization system was specified the by the Louis Berger Group as a part of their overall remedial design for one of the largest mixed-use redevelopment projects in New Jersey. - March 26, 2010 - CETCO
New Seamless Floor from Stonhard Combines Classic Design with Trusted Performance for Open Space Projects
Stonhard’s new Stonres NVL floor system is a high-performing and long-lasting option for open spaces. - March 26, 2010 - Stonhard, Inc.
Atlanta Building Company Named Certified Professional Home Builder
Atlanta Building Company, a home builder in Gwinnett County has been named a Certified Professional Home Builder of Georgia (CPHB℠) by The Housing Institute, Inc. - March 26, 2010 - Atlanta Building Company
Minto Communities Sets New Standard for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Resource Conservation
Minto Communities, South Florida’s premier community developer and homebuilder has announced that its newest community, Cascada at Monterra, located in Cooper City, will set a new standard for energy efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation. Introduced under their mintoblueSM... - March 25, 2010 - Minto Communities