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Affordable Housing Work Close to Home for DHHL Director
Habitat for Humanity is building homes and building hope through a partnership with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Hawaii. Pending a DHHL contract, Habitat is set to build many more homes in the next year. - January 22, 2010 - Hawaii Habitat for Humanity
Consumers’ Choice Award® Recognizes Exovations® for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
The 2009 Consumers’ Choice Award® On Saturday November 14, 2009 – Exovations was among more than 70 companies gathered at the Fox Theatre’s Egyptian Ballroom for the 2009 Consumers’ Choice Award® gala for business excellence. The award is based on a survey of... - January 22, 2010 - EXOVATIONS
Brown-Architecture of Charleston, SC Launches New Web Site
Local design firm Brown-Architecture (http://www.brown-architecture.com) announced on Tuesday the launch of its new website. - January 22, 2010 - Brown-Architecture
Local Consulting Firm Adds Talent, Services to Team
A new employee with a familiar face brings her talent back to the ZCA Team, and adds services for ZCA’s clients. - January 22, 2010 - Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
Affordable Housing Developments in Brazil with MDMY Investment
Home ownership becomes a reality for thousands of residences in Ceara North East Brazil through the Federal Government Program “Minha Casa, Minha Vida”. The affordable housing program established in May 2009 is also attracting the attention of foreign investors wishing to contribute to... - January 22, 2010 - MDMY Investment
Adroit Construction to Implement Workspace Mini for 55 Users
Workspace will address critical areas of Email Retention, Document Management and CRM. - January 22, 2010 - Union Square Software
Tensar International Announces Distribution Rights for Triton® Marine Mattress System to CETCO Remediation Technologies
Combining the efforts of two industry leaders in remediation technologies promises to provide increased value to the environmental remediation industry. Tensar International Corporation (TIC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with CETCO Remediation Technologies (CETCO) granting... - January 21, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
Tensar International Rolls Out TriAx™ Geogrid in the Americas Triangular Grid Structure Shapes Next Generation Technology
Successfully introduced in Europe in 2007, Tensar TriAx Geogrid is a product of six years of rigorous development. It complements Tensar® Biaxial (BX™) Geogrid, the world’s first commercially available polymeric grid for civil engineering applications, pioneered by the company more... - January 21, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
Lennar Homes Presents Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Parke, a Premier Active Adult Community in Fredericksburg
Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Parke is Lennar’s Premier Active Adult Community in Fredericksburg. - January 21, 2010 - Lennar
Matt Smith Named Director of Business Development for Hardin Construction
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that Matt Smith has been named director of business development for Hardin’s Raleigh office where he will work to secure commercial construction opportunities throughout... - January 21, 2010 - Hardin Construction Company
EMLab P&K Offers Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K launches new analytical services using real-time PCR technology to detect pathogens in food and environmental samples. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. - January 21, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Central Hudson Propane Plant Utilizes New Thermablok Aerogel® Insulation, Saving Money and Surpassing Government Regulated Fire Codes
Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection... - January 20, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Builders Site Protection Awarded Contract to Supply Plumbing Materials for the Indoor Fitness Facility at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
Builders Site Protection has been awarded a Soltek Pacific Construction Contract to supply plumbing materials for the Indoor Fitness Facility at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. - January 20, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Aptcon Launches New Website
Aptcon launches new website to support in continued growth. - January 20, 2010 - Aptcon
4G Unwired Announces Skyview RF Mapping™ 3D In-Building Measurement Services in Google Earth™
4G Unwired, Inc. a leader in Google Earth™ based RF Mapping tools and engineering services, announced today that it offers accurate geo-referenced In-Building measurements in Google Earth™. A breakthrough in testing technology, 4G Unwired’s advanced SkyView RF Mapping™... - January 20, 2010 - 4G Unwired
Bowen Family Homes to Continue Building New Homes in January
Bowen Family Homes announced today that it will begin building 43 new homes this month. The new construction will include spec homes and presale homes in 11 of their communities. New construction is being scheduled at Autumnbrooke, Berkeley Chase, Brynfield-Woodvale, Caswell Overlook, Deerfield... - January 20, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
MTS Group Inc., Artheon and NorthStar Are Pleased to Announce They Have Entered Into a Joint-Venture
The MTS Group USA, Artheon Energy Group (“Artheon”) India, NorthStar Battery Company (“NorthStar”) of Sweden are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint-venture, Artheon Battery Company Pvt. Ltd., to manufacture and market storage batteries in India. - January 19, 2010 - MTS Group
Stephen Hamstra, "Legend in Energy" Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Joins Greensleeves LLC as Chief Technology Officer
Stephen Hamstra, P.E., HBDP, CGD LEED® AP joins Greensleeves LLC to advance technology allowing for 35-50% lower utility bills without increasing construction cost. - January 19, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Jeff Benton Homes Releases Fourth Quarter Home Sales Figures
Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes has announced that the company had 74 new home sales during the fourth quarter of 2009. - January 19, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
Bowen Family Homes Offers Variety of Homes Available for Tax Credit
Now is a great time home buyers to purchase a home from Bowen Family Homes. First-time home buyers can benefit from the extended 2009 tax credit of up to $8,000. Repeat and Move-Up home buyers can now take advantage of a tax credit of up to $6,500. - January 18, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Pella Windows and Doors Partners with Elite Remodeling and Replacement Contractors Through New Pella Certified Contractor Program
Pella Windows and Doors of West Chicago, IL has partnered with elite local remodeling and replacement contractors throughout Chicagoland, across Northern IL and in Lake County IN. The New Pella Certified Contractor (PCC) program demonstrates a quality partnership between a local contractors and a... - January 17, 2010 - Pella Window and Doors
BESI Heads to Tampa, Florida for Its 3rd Conference for Certification of Defective Drywall Inspectors & Remediators
The institute, with the help of a workgroup called Defective Drywall in America (DDIA), has developed a cost effective protocol that helps homeowners, insurance companies, investors, financial institutes, and builders. “The institute and its members have an ongoing commitment to helping those who have been devastated by this crisis,” said Jones. - January 16, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Frigid Winter Temperatures Increases Your Family’s Risk of Carbon Monoxide Death
Green Heating and Cooling is offering a Free home safety inspection for the elderly (ages 62 & older). Younger households receive a discounted home safety inspection rate of $39. Keep your family safe this winter season. The colder the temperature drops outside the longer your furnace has to... - January 16, 2010 - Green Heating and Cooling
Birdair, Inc. Project Wins International Award
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Named Winner in the International Category of the Steel Construction Design Awards by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction - January 16, 2010 - Birdair, Inc.
Sarasota Window Film Dealer Saves Energy for "Habitat" Homeowners
ASID Industry Partner, Solar-X of Sarasota recently completed the first of what is hoped to be many donated installations of Panorama® window film on a home rehabilitated by Habitat for Humanity (Sarasota). - January 15, 2010 - Solar-X of Sarasota
Recycled Glass Floors from Stonhard in the Spotlight of TV Medical Examiner’s New Office
Stonhard recently installed 11,000 square feet of seamless flooring at the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office in Orlando, FL, which is also home to the hit TV show, Dr. G., Medical Examiner. - January 15, 2010 - Stonhard, Inc.
Prudential Homesale Partners with Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Prudential Homesale Form Joint Venture - January 15, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
PA Group Achieve BSI OHSAS 18001
PA Group (UK) Ltd of Dartford, Kent the asbestos services company are today BSI OHSAS 18001 accredited. - January 15, 2010 - PA Group
NH Home Builder to Speak on Green Building at Northern New England Spring Home Show
Custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC featured speaker on green building and energy efficiency at the Northern New England Spring Home Show January 22-24. - January 14, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
Take the Fear Out of Building a Home
"Take the Fear Out of Building a Home" is a great guide for those looking to build a new home or are considering a large scale remodel. Along with great advice & tips there is a Toolbox with a dream list, interview sheets and a punch list for evaluating your completed dream home. - January 14, 2010 - Pathfinder Construction of Southwest Colorado
Franklin Templeton Leases 80,448 Square Feet at Stiles' 300 Las Olas Place
Franklin Templeton to occupy Stiles' former headquarters in one of 2009's largest commercial real estate deals in Fort Lauderdale. - January 14, 2010 - Stiles
EMLab P&K and Philders Group International Inc. Form Strategic Alliance for Infectious Disease Control Initiative
Infection control training and education courses to be offered in several key cities throughout the U.S. - January 14, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Ask Lon! Launches New Chicago Handyman Website
Company unveils new web 2.0 website to anchor its 2010 marketing plans - January 14, 2010 - Ask Lon!
Stamford Homes Makes a Return to Its Building Roots
Award-winning Stamford Homes is returning to it building roots following the multi-million pound acquisition of a new homes development in Stamford. The development at Welland Park, off Little Casterton Road, marks a return to the town for the company that started its building business there almost 60 years ago. - January 14, 2010 - Stamford Homes
EMLab P&K's Asbestos Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Phoenix, Arizona laboratory is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500031-0). - January 13, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Hardin Construction Company Selected as Design Builder for Bennett College Expansion
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been named the design builder for the Bennett College for Women’s $22 million expansion. All facilities are scheduled for completion in first quarter of... - January 13, 2010 - Hardin Construction Company
Minto Continues Aggressive Growth; Announces Plans to Build in Prestigious Fish Hawk Ranch
To offer a new housing product to a market not being served, Minto Communities announces the purchase of 40 parcels in the Fish Hawk Ranch community in Lithia, Fla. “When we looked at opportunities to continue our expansion in Tampa Bay, the available parcels within Fish Hawk Ranch meshed... - January 12, 2010 - Minto Communities
AAA Quality Home Improvement Adds Hallie Cranford of Long & Foster Realtors as One of the Top Customer Oriented Realtors on the Northern Virginia’s Best Realtors List
AAA Quality Home Improvement understands that choosing the right agent is key to buying a home or selling your current home. Hallie Cranford, of Long & foster Realtors is a great choice no matter what side of the transaction you are on. - January 12, 2010 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Jackson Hewitt Provides Vital Tax Benefit Information for Unemployed Taxpayers in the Silver Spring Area
New Tax Benefit Exempts the First $2,400 of Unemployment Compensation from Taxable Income. - January 11, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Great House Design Distributes Gifts to Homeless Teenagers for the Holidays
Great House Design, a Custom and Stock House Plan Business located near Spokane, Washington, pitched in to help out Santa and local homeless teens for the holidays. The owners at Great House Design, Glen & Donna Hyman, carried out their beloved Christmas tradition of shopping for gifts and... - January 11, 2010 - Great House Design
Oakwood Veneer Adds Lemonwood Veneer to Product Line
Oakwood Veneer's owner, Peter Rodgers announces the addition of Central and South American Lemonwood Veneer, a light yellow shade wood, to the Oakwood product line. - January 11, 2010 - Oakwood Veneer
AAA Quality Replacement Windows Northern Virginia Pella Window and Door Contractor
Herndon, VA “Say goodbye to your drafty, old windows and doors”, the Pella Windows and doors marketing pitch, and AAA Quality Replacement Windows, LLC., of Northern Virginia is enthusiastic about it. As a certified Pella contractor and distributor AAA Quality Home Improvement is proud to represent Pella Windows. They are considered some of the finest quality window on the market today, carried by Lowes and Home Depot. - January 11, 2010 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Investment Remodeling, LLC Opens Offices in the Dallas Metroplex
Investment Remodeling, LLC is for today's breed of cost conscious investors. Their business promise is accomplishing investor residential remodeling objectives reliably, on-time and on Budget. - January 10, 2010 - Investment Remodeling, LLC
Well Respected Computer Veteran Buys Storefront in Lithia Springs, GA
CJ Computer, started by Joe and Claire Morelli over ten years ago, specializing in business and residential computer solutions to most customers north of Atlanta, will now offer sales as CJ Computer, LLC as they open their new storefront in Lithia Springs. CJ Computer, LLC - Opened the new store... - January 10, 2010 - CJ Computer Services LLC
Architecture Firm Farewell Mills Gatsch Celebrates 35 Years in Business
Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC is proud to celebrate 35 years of award-winning architecture and begin its 36th year of practice. Since the firm’s founding in 1974, FMG has been widely recognized for the design of new buildings and the stewardship of historic structures. Today, that... - January 10, 2010 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
Builders Site Protection Announces Its' First Every Warehouse Clearance Sale
Builders Site Protection's first ever Warehouse Clearance Sale starts today. Temporary Surface Protection products from this award winning designer will be priced to sell. The company is clearing merchandise to bring in new product designs for the uptick in residential home construction. - January 10, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Tensar’s Roadway Improvement Solutions “Topped” with Acquisition of Endurablend
Tensar International Corporation improves property values by providing technology-driven site solutions for common development problems such as grade changes requiring retaining walls, and poor soil conditions. - January 10, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
CSC Screeding to Implement Workspace iX
Workspace to help achieve ISO 9001 accreditation and re-engineer the hub of the company’s business process to support future growth plans. - January 10, 2010 - Union Square Software
Portsmouth Certified Kitchen Designers, Kitchen Emporium Expands Retail Cabinet Showroom
Kitchen Emporium Inc. has recently doubled the size of their existing retail cabinet showroom in Portsmouth, VA. They have expanded their floor space from just under 1000 square foot to almost 2000 square foot of kitchen cabinet displays. The highlight of their expansion is a beautiful maple... - January 09, 2010 - Kitchen Emporium
Dixon Timber Products Chooses Striebig Vertical Panel Saws from TM Services Ltd – Again
Installing a second Striebig vertical panel saw has led to greater efficiency at Dixon Timber Products, a leading manufacturer of high quality, bespoke panel-based furniture for the institutional and health care markets. Its new Evolution 6224 replaced an elderly vertical panel saw from another... - January 08, 2010 - TM Services Ltd