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Atlanta Building Company Named NARI 2010 CotY Winner
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Atlanta Building Company, in Grayson, GA, 2010 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year) winner in the Residential Kitchen Under $40,000 category of its annual awards competition. - February 03, 2010 - Atlanta Building Company
Taylor Morrison Division Uses Team-building Cash Prize to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
After leading the homebuilder's fundraising efforts, Taylor Morrison's Austin division finds one more cause to support. - February 03, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Underwater Ship Repair and Maintenance Available from New Hydrex Port Gentil Site
Underwater ship repair and maintenance (http://www.hydrex.be) and offshore repair and maintenance services are now available from the newest Hydrex office in Port Gentil, Gabon, West Africa as part of the Hydrex international expansion plans. The Port Gentil office working closely with the Hydrex... - February 03, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Premier Apartment Advisors Team Joins Cornish & Carey
C&C has significantly expanded its multi-family investment services group by adding the brokerage team from Premier Apartment Advisors. Richard Knutson, John Leyvas, Jay Cross, Stephen Pagones, Mike Pagones and Anthony Pappageorge will be based in C&C’s Oakland office and Vince McCarrie will be based in C&C’s Santa Clara office. This team joins industry veteran Keith Suddjian, senior vice president in C&C’s Palo Alto office, who together comprise C&C’s Apartment Advisors. - February 03, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Staticworx Earns AIA Provider Accreditation, Offers Architects Education Credits on Anti-Static Flooring
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced it has accredited “Anti-Static Flooring: The Basics,” a course developed by Dave Long, President & CEO of Staticworx, the largest manufacturer of anti-static flooring solutions in North America. Long, an educator of... - February 02, 2010 - Staticworx
San Jose Electric Voltz: New Business Success Strategy - Meeting Clients Face-to-Face - Meeting Online
San Jose Electrician Voltz is expanding business – connecting with customers on the web. - February 02, 2010 - SanJoseElectric
Boston Cedar Introduces Abaco Tropical Hardwood Decking and Railing
Boston Cedar is the exclusive Northeast distributor of high quality ABACO Hardwood Decking and Railing produced by Aljoma Lumber. - February 01, 2010 - Boston Cedar
The Corvus Group Forms Troubled Asset Advisory Group
The Corvus Group, a Washington, D.C.-area firm with nearly $10 billion of real estate assets under management from failed banks, announced it has formed a Troubled Asset Advisory Group (Corvus TAAG). Chicago-based Corvus TAAG provides specialized staffing and analytical/advisory services to... - February 01, 2010 - The Corvus Group
Silver Spring, Four Corners Jackson Hewitt® Offers Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
With the 2010 tax filing season underway, many Silver Spring taxpayers may be wondering where to turn for help in filing their annual tax returns. - February 01, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
North Idaho Business Giving Free Help to 12 Homeowners in 2010
NBR Home Services will be giving free handyman help to twelve struggling homeowners in Bonner County, Boundary County & Kootenai County in 2010 and needs the communities’ assistance to identify homeowners most in need. - February 01, 2010 - NBR Home Services
Wall Street Funding Group Commercial Offers Deal Structuring for Businesses in Search of Funding
Wall Street Funding Group, Inc. (WSFG), a privately-owned mortgage company originally founded in 2004 by Gavin Susman, has undergone a major expansion with the establishment of a “Commercial” division. - January 31, 2010 - Wall Street Funding Group
Stephanie Y. Drake, President of Drake Incorporated, Featured in MBE Magazine, a Successful Woman-Owned Construction Firm at the Smithsonian
When you flip through the pages of the current issue of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Magazine you will find an article about how the world’s largest educational and research institute and museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, is preserving history while enhancing the future for M/WBEs. Simultaneously, you will see the vital face behind some of the Smithsonian’s most visible construction projects: a woman who is making both headlines and history. - January 31, 2010 - Drake Incorporated
Michelle McNutt Named New Architect at BJAC
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Michelle McNutt has received her architectural registration. McNutt has been with the firm since 2006 as an intern architect. As an... - January 31, 2010 - BJAC
Hallelujah - Platform Lift from movemanSKG Makes Church Wheelchair Accessible
Bethanp Baptist Church contracted movemanSKG to install a Prestige platform lift. Now, wheelchair users can access the basement vestry, where the church holds activities such as Sunday school and coffee mornings. - January 31, 2010 - movemanSKG
Primary School's Access on a High Thanks to movemanSKG Wheelchair Lift
movemanSKG has supplied Ottery St Mary Primary School in Devon with two platform lifts, which keep it compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - January 31, 2010 - movemanSKG
Accel Framing, Inc. Wins NARI Contractor of the Year Awards in Team Remodeling
San Diego, CA, Local Building Contractor Accel Framing, Inc.® has been awarded Contractor of the Year (COTY) awards, as part of a team in two categories. The awards are for: Entire House $500,001 to $1,000,000 and the Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration categories in The National Association of the Remodelers Industry (NARI)’s Southwest Region 7. - January 30, 2010 - Accel Framing, Inc.
Viceroy Homes Southeast Announces 25% Off Promotion on All Home Packages
Now through February 28th all customers will receive 20% off on any custom home package from Viceroy Homes Southeast. If you are planning to build in 2010, contact us for more details. - January 30, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast
Award-Winning Lyonia Environmental Center at the Deltona Regional Library Complex Designed by Zev Cohen & Associates
The County of Volusia and the City of Deltona were awarded the Sustainability Award by the Florida Planning & Zoning Association, Surfcoast Chapter for the Lyonia Environmental Center at the Deltona Regional Library Complex. Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. along with Rood & Zwick Architects designed this project as a “Green” site so it will receive a “LEED” Certificate. - January 30, 2010 - Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
Miller Construction Co. Completes $43 Million Omni Renovation Project
Landmark Miami Mall “Reborn” with 320,000 Square Feet of Offices and Sleek Exterior -- Miller Construction Company has completed a $43 million renovation project for developer Argent Ventures, transforming 320,000 square feet of former retail space at the 1970s-era Omni International Mall into The Omni Offices, a state-of-the-art, Class A office address. - January 30, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Two Stiles Buildings Receive EPA's National ENERGY STAR Rating
SunTrust International Center and 800 Brickell Reflect Stiles’ “Green” Commitment. - January 30, 2010 - Stiles
Highland Homes Caters to Florida Home Shoppers
In the past year, Highland Homes has adapted their business model to cater to the demands of home shoppers in the new Florida real estate market. - January 30, 2010 - Highland Homes
Staticworx Launches GroundLock Snap-Together with Conductive Base to Provide Flooring Flexibility
Staticworx has introduced GroundLock Snap-Together, a flexible flooring option that enables the installation of anti-static, electrically conductive floors without the use of adhesives. Combining a conductive interlocking base with any Staticworx modular flooring option, this product meets the recommended performance parameters of ANSI/ESD S 20.20-2007 as well as new Class-0 ESD (electrostatic discharge) specifications. - January 29, 2010 - Staticworx
Staticworx EC Rubber Receives Industry Accolades as Best Fault-Tolerant, Static-Control Flooring Product
The latest generation of Staticworx EC Rubber, the industry’s first electronically conductive rubber flooring product, recently received the Seal of Approval, awarded by ESD Journal, as the only fault-tolerant flooring suitable for Class-0 ESD (electrostatic discharge) applications. In... - January 29, 2010 - Staticworx
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Northern and Southern California After Flooding
EMLab P&K added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. - January 29, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Jim Chapman Communities Continues New Construction
Jim Chapman Communities announces the construction of six new homes at its award winning active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The new construction comes on the heels of building that began in June 2009. - January 29, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Phoenix Area Gets New Master Planned Community - the First in Years
A scenic new master planned community is opening in the greater Phoenix area. The first new home community to open in a number of years, Lone Moutain is a joint venture between Lennar and Pulte Homes. Lennar will open its neighborhood on February 6. Homes back up to natural open area open space in this beautiful desert community. - January 28, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Commemorate Anniversary of Northridge with Foundation Inspection
Company Urges Homeowners to Commemorate 16th Anniversary of Northridge Earthquake by Getting More Prepared for Next Big Shake - January 28, 2010 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Urges L.A. Homeowners to Get Foundation Inspection After Big Rains
Company Urges Homeowners to Get an Inspection to See If Poor Drainage May be Damaging Their Home Foundation. - January 28, 2010 - Julian Construction
Sterling Custom Home Pours Foundation on New Spec Home
Sterling Custom Homes is pleased to announce that they recently poured the slab foundation at 212 Black Wolf Run in Flintrock Falls. - January 28, 2010 - Sterling Custom Homes
Birdair, Inc. to Attend Stadium Managers Association Annual Seminar
Birdair will participate in the 36th annual Stadium Managers Association (SMA) Seminar in Orlando, FL, February 7-11, 2010 - January 28, 2010 - Birdair, Inc.
Five Star Painting Paints a U.S. Air Force Plane in Charleston, SC
Buzon, who has been with Five Star Painting since March of 2009 was recently contracted to help restore a 1950’s C-121C. - January 28, 2010 - Five Star Painting
WA Brickmatch Hope to Expand Their Recycling Program in WA with the Launch of a New Dedicated Website
An environmentally friendly recycling program for secondhand bricks, paving and roof tiles. - January 28, 2010 - WA Brickmatch Pty Ltd
Masonry Technology Introduces the Only Weep Screed That Actually Weeps
Masonry Technology's L+R Weep Screed™ is the only metal termination specifically designed to accommodate a rainscreen drainage plane material and allow all the moisture to escape, every time. Join them in evolutionary change. - January 27, 2010 - Masonry Technology, Inc.
Pine Street Carpenters Honored with 2010 “DelCY Award”
Pine Street Carpenters among recipients of DelChester NARI's annual DelCY awards. - January 27, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Zev Cohen & Associates Wins “Outstanding Development” Award for Ocean Center Project
Together with the County of Volusia and the City of Daytona Beach, Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. was awarded the Outstanding Development Award for Ocean Center by the Florida Planning & Zoning Association, Surfcoast Chapter. - January 27, 2010 - Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
Changes in BOMA Standards Can Lead to Commercial Real Estate Opportunities
National interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, is notifying those involved in commercial real estate that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) standards have changed for the first time since 1996. New terminology, as well as changes in what can be considered measurable... - January 27, 2010 - Staffelbach
Staffelbach Completes 50,000 Square Feet for Kosmos Energy
National interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has completed a 50,000 square foot design project for Kosmos Energy of Dallas. The completion of the client’s corporate offices into their new location included a full complement of design as well as move services. Staffelbach... - January 27, 2010 - Staffelbach
Improved G&G Manufacturing Website Offers Visitors a Better Way to Browse
Riding the wave of ongoing improvement, the G&G Manufacturing Website has adopted a new look. Now visitors can find sprockets, pulleys, sheaves, yokes, unviersal joints, roller chain, PTO drivelines, special made to order parts and more fast. - January 26, 2010 - G&G Manufacturing
London Plumbers H2 Plumbing Are Calling on Residents in the Borough of London to Take a Look at Their Outside Water Pipes
H2 Plumbing a well established plumbing company in London are calling on all of the residents to take a look at their outside water pipes. With weather forecast for one of the worst winters in the last 30 years it is important that water pipes are functioning properly. Homeowners and landlords... - January 26, 2010 - H2 Plumbing
Bob Sisson Has Become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector
Bob Sisson, owner of Inspections by Bob, LLC, in Gaithersburg, MD, has just completed the approval process to become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector. Upon fulfilling the requirements, he has been named a provider for the Senior Home Safety Network (SHSN). This is a national network of... - January 25, 2010 - Inspections by Bob
Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of the Country’s Best Employers
On January 21, Fortune magazine recognized Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The distinction is a first for the company, which ranked 76th on the list, and it reflects how a... - January 25, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Challenging Small Businesses to Step Up for Haiti
Western Canadian Furnace Company (www.westerncanadianfurnace.com) which is a family-run business in Calgary, is challenging other Canadian businesses to stand up and contribute what they can to Haiti. - January 24, 2010 - Western Canadian Furnace
Five Star Painting Expands Into Denver NE, Colorado with a New Franchise
Five Star Painting is happy to announce a new member of their team, Roger Tanita. He recently purchased a new franchise in the northeast area of Denver, CO. - January 24, 2010 - Five Star Painting
American Geotechnical Inc. States Risk Factors of Erosion Damage During SoCal Storms
Southern California is synonymous with natural disasters such as earthquakes and massive fires, and meteorologists predict that 2010 will be another year of heavy rains and record landslides. Although we are still relatively early in this year’s rainy season, local rains have already eroded... - January 23, 2010 - American Geotechnical Inc.
Stephanie Fryncko, Realtor with the Herman Group at http://sfryncko.com Has Joined with Pawfriendly Landscapes in Offering a Free Landscape Design with a Signed Contract
Stephanie Fryncko, Realtor with the Herman Group at http://sfryncko.com has joined with Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes in offering a free landscape design with a signed contract for the purchase of a home. Elizabeth and Stephanie decided to work together to create a perfect new... - January 23, 2010 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
BJAC to Participate in 2010 N.C. Main Street Conference
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jim Briglia, an architect at the firm, will conduct a tour of the Tryon Palace N.C. History Education Center on Wednesday, Jan. 27,... - January 23, 2010 - BJAC
V-Soft Launches Android Mobile Application Development Practice
V-Soft, Inc. has built a strong Android application development team. - January 23, 2010 - V-Soft, Inc.
Only 30 Homesites Remain at Highland Homes' Towne Park in Lakeland
Highland Homes is pleased to announce that Towne Park has only 30 home sites remaining. Towne Park features new homes in South Lakeland priced from the $130’s. The community opened only two years ago, but as one of Highland Homes’ most popular and successful communities, it is already... - January 23, 2010 - Highland Homes
The Easton Home Show is a Very Special Opportunity for The Basement Doctor to Introduce Their Newest Line of Products
Held this weekend, the Easton Home Show is a great resource to lean how to improve your home without breaking the bank. The Basement Doctor is showing in two areas, offering solutions which can improve your quality of life at home. One area will feature a new division of which they are especially... - January 23, 2010 - The Basement Doctor
Jackson Hewitt® Four Corner Office Asks: Want a Tax Refund Fast?
Filing and Refund Delivery Options Can Help. IRS e-file, W-2 Download Help Tax Filers Expecting a Refund. - January 22, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners