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Verdigris Group Celebrates 3rd Year of Leadership in Carbon Neutral Business Practice
Today, Verdigris Group, the highly-progressive and ultra-green real estate development, consulting, and brokerage company, celebrates their continued bright future of corporate social responsibility through their ongoing partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF),... - December 02, 2009 - Verdigris Group
Highland Homes Offers Sears Commercial Personal Shopper with New Home Purchases
Highland Homes is pleased to announce a partnership with Sears Commercial to provide customers with an extraordinary home buying experience. Highland Homes and Sears are both companies that have been recognized for their outstanding customer service, and, due to their devotion to customer... - December 02, 2009 - Highland Homes
New Green Building Report Focuses on the Role of Water, Rainwater Harvesting in Sustainable Design and Construction
New report notes that the bulk of building projects in the U.S. miss out on one of the most potentially significant water conservation opportunities: rainwater catchment and reuse. - December 02, 2009 - Watertronics
Accel Framing, Inc.® Announced Today That President, Ryan Holmes, is the Newly Elected President of the San Diego NARI Chapter
Accel Framing, Inc.®, providing Solution Driven® framing, announced today that President, Ryan Holmes has been elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of the Remodel Industry (NARI). - December 02, 2009 - Accel Framing, Inc.
BJAC Names Nancy A. Padgett as Marketing Director
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Nancy A. Padgett has been named as the firm’s new marketing director. In this position, Padgett will use her decades of... - December 02, 2009 - BJAC
Stamford Homes Wins National Housing Award
Grimsby's ultimate housing-led regeneration project Freshney Green has been honoured at the housing industry’s ‘Oscars’. The 450-home development clinched a coveted silver gong at the recent What House? Awards, during a swish ceremony at London’s Grosvenor Hotel. Freshney... - December 01, 2009 - Stamford Homes
The Lakes at Chaparral is Bringing New Meaning to Resort Style Living at an Affordable Price
A new planned residential development will offer future buyers looking for a waterfront lot in the Okanagan the opportunity to become members of the development team. As a member of the team the purchase price of the lot is reduced dramatically since team members participate in developer profits. The planned resort also will be the first to offer smaller detached homes from 600 square feet to 1800 square feet believing that smaller is greener and more affordable. - November 30, 2009 - Lakes at Chaparral Resort
Amber Electrical Contractors Adheres to Strict Training Requirements
Amber Electrical Contractors follows strict electrical training requirements for their employees. These steep training requirements ensure that all employees are both knowledgeable and capable of providing professional service to electrical clients. - November 29, 2009 - Amber Electrical Contractors
movemanSKG First Choice for Interiors Specialist
Laings Interiors in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, continues to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). After spending over £300,000 renovating the ground floor of its building to convert it into additional showroom space, it installed a movemanSKG platform lift. This allows less able customers to move about the store independently. - November 29, 2009 - movemanSKG
Storm Smart Employees Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Needy Families
The Storm Smart fleet was on the road Thanksgiving morning, but instead of being filled with state-of-the-art hurricane protection products, they were filled with turkeys, pies and all the other foods necessary for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. - November 28, 2009 - Storm Smart
Unit Architects Select Workspace to Strengthen Their Position for Future Growth
Workspace will provide full information management and financial integration to Sage - November 28, 2009 - Union Square Software
NH Green Builder to Discuss Green Building on WCRN Radio
New Hampshire green custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC to discuss green building and energy efficiency on "The Other Albert Show" WCRN Radio. - November 28, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Omniroc, Inc. Opens New Headquarters in US
New headquarters for "green" building product manufacturer in Dallas, Texas.; - November 27, 2009 - Omniroc, Inc.
Stonhard Floors Play a Key Role as the Rebuilding of Greensburg Continues
Stonhard is proud to be part of the rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas, which was almost wiped off the map after a devastating tornado in 2007. - November 27, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
AAA Quality Home Improvement Adds Pat Flynn of Reston, Virginia's Keller Williams Realty to Its Northern Virginia Top Real Estate Agent Listing
AAA Quality Home Improvement is enthusiastic about having Pat Flynn, of the Town and County Group / Keller Williams Realty of Reston, Virginia, as one of its preferred partners and trusted source for real estate information, trends and insider tips. - November 26, 2009 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Rocksolid Stone Works Introduces New Saratoga Soapstone Product Line
Northeast Ohio's premier stone work fabricator expands product offerings and more choices for customers with Soapstone product line. - November 26, 2009 - Rocksolid Surfaces
BJAC Names New Communications Director
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has promoted Rebecca Edmunds, former director of marketing, to the firm’s new communications director. In this... - November 26, 2009 - BJAC
Second Certification Seminar for Defective Drywall Held in Gainesville, Florida
Defective Drywall in America workgroup, Building Envelope Science Institute and U S Building Consultants are presenting the certification for Chinese or other defective drywall in Gainesville, Florida on December 13-15, 2009 at the Best Western Gateway Grand. This program will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Introduces Certifications for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
Second training seminar for defective drywall inspection and remediation. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
Advancements in Naval Research
Schultz-Creehan’s Friction Stir Fabrication Technology Presented to Office of Naval Research. - November 25, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Amechi Fence Expands Aluminum Fencing, Vinyl Fence Products to Delaware, Providing Low Cost, Quality
Amechi Fence Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial fencing products, is responding to increased demands for quality Aluminum Fence products & vinyl fencing in the Delaware market. - November 25, 2009 - Amechi Fence Co
Home from Home for Stamford’s Quality Manager Dave
There's no better advert for Stamford Homes than to have a member of its own staff purchase a property – but even more so when it is the company’s quality manager. - November 25, 2009 - Stamford Homes
Harford Attachments Release New I - Lock Quick Hitch
Balfour Beatty Utility Systems and Skanska UK bring in new safety legislation for their quick hitches for sub contractors. Harford Attachments new I-lock quick hitch has been approved. - November 25, 2009 - Harford Attachments
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Lexington SC Construction Company Streamlines Process of Building New Homes
People considering new home construction often expect the process to take months to complete. Lexington, South Carolina’s McGuinn Homes has developed a process to take customers through the steps of building new homes in less time while adhering to specific quality standards and guidelines. - November 24, 2009 - Mcguinn Homes
Dr. Jeffrey Schultz Speaks at 2009 Materials Science & Technology Conference
Friction Stir Fabrication Technology Presented. - November 22, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Leading Exterior Facility Maintenance Company, Lipinski Outdoor Services Organizes Holiday Drive for Troops
Lipinski Outdoor Services has collaborated with two NJ schools to organize a Support Our Troops Holiday Drive along with Dynamic Defense Materials. - November 22, 2009 - Lipinski Outdoor Services
Adame Construction is Recognized as a Leading Roofing Contractor in Austin, TX
Adame Construction has been recognized as one of the leading roofing contractors in Austin, TX. They have recently been selected as "Top Local Roofing Contractors" by Hometown Roofing Contractors - November 22, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
Eastbrook Homes Offers Free Tax Credit Downloads to Buyers in Today's Once-in-a-Lifetime Housing Market
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder is offering home buyers quick,easy access to extended tax credit information to better use the price and financial advantages offered in the best home buyers market in recent memory. - November 22, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Tulsa Roofing Contractors Launch a New Website
Mark Close Roofing launch their new website for roof repair, roof replacement, and new roof installation in and around Tulsa, OK. - November 21, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders Win the People's Choice Award in the 2009 Parade of Homes
The 2009 Parade of Homes recently awarded the People's Choice Award to Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders. Their entry home reflects an attractive new shift in architecture that is a akin to traditional Mediterranean styles from years past. - November 21, 2009 - Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders
Howard Ward Associates Lay Foundations for Growth with Workspace
Howard Ward Associates to implement Workspace, including project accounting and finance integration - November 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Clifford Devlin is Second Demolition Firm to Sign-Up to Construction Sustainability Scheme
Clifford Devlin has become only the second demolition company to sign-up to the UK’s “Halving Waste to Landfill” scheme. The London-based contractor has joined the nationwide construction-industry initiative which is designed to collectively halve, by 2012, the amount of... - November 21, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd
Blyth + Blyth Expect Payback Within 10 Months for Workspace
Consulting Engineer goes live with Email Management and Email Vault - November 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
St. Joseph's Health System Breaks Ground on New Critical Care Facility in New Jersey, Inaugurating Phase III of Francis Cauffman's $250 Million Master Plan
On Thursday, November 12, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System (SJHS) broke ground for a new, $100-million, 230,000-sq.-ft. Critical Care Building (CCB), launching the expansion and renovation of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in downtown Paterson, New Jersey. The project is part of the hospital's plan to improve its services and revitalize the urban area. - November 21, 2009 - Francis Cauffman
Birdair, Inc. Completes Work on Hilton Orlando Convention Center
Tensioned Membrane Canopy Tops Hotel’s Main Entrance - November 20, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Hashkiosk Launches Nano Series of Kiosk System
Hashkiosk.com, an interactive software company that distributes multimedia Kiosks, launches Nano series of Kiosk systems to meet the present day requirements of clients. - November 20, 2009 - HashKiosk
Tom Booth Named to Chamber Board of Directors
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager for Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh office, has been chosen to serve on the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce board of directors. In this position, Booth will... - November 20, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
New Aquaponics Book Explores Emerging Industry
The Aquaponics Guidebook provides an interactive tour of aquaponics, a way to grow fish and vegetables in a soil-less, recirculating water system. - November 20, 2009 - Sustainable Design Group
Federal Tax Credit Program Extended and Expanded for Limited Time, Making Now a Great Time to Buy a New Home
Homeshoppers Expected to Act Fast and Take Advantage of Expanded Tax Credit During Debut of The 2010 New Home Collection; Prices Begin in low $300,000s. - November 19, 2009 - Irvine Company Community Development
Rosendin Electric’s Risk Management Team Receives Prestigious Safety Award from International Risk Management Institute
Gary E. Bird Horizon Award Presented for Dramatic Results in Effective Loss Control Program and Creating Corporate Culture Focused on Safety - November 19, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
Hathaway Construction Company Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. was ranked number 1,357 in the 2009 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. The Inc. 5000 companies are decided upon based on percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been... - November 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Hathaway Recognized in the Top 25 Atlanta Commercial Contractor List
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. is proud to announce that they were ranked number 17 out of 25 in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “2009 Top Commercial Contractor List.” This recognition was based on Hathaway’s 2008 Contract Revenue. - November 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Hathaway Presented with ABC STEP Award for Safety Training
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. was presented with the STEP (Safety Training & Evaluation Process) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). This award is in recognition of the company’s Gold Level of achievement for its ongoing... - November 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Signature Kitchen Builders Calgary Introduces the “Selection Centre”
Custom Kitchen Design made easy by Calgary Kitchen Manufacturer - November 19, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction Select Mark Johnson Custom Homes for 2009 GreenSite Award
Wilmington, NC area custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes has been awarded The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction's GreenSite Award for our LEED Platinum and Energy Star Certified home in Wilmington, NC. The Platinum rating is the highest green-building certification from the USGBC and validates our commitment to building safe, sustainable and efficient homes. - November 19, 2009 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes, Inc.
3M Authorized Window Film Dealer Chosen for Golub Headquarters Project
American Sun Control has been chosen to install 3M Window Film at the new Golub headquarters in Schenectady, New York. - November 19, 2009 - American Sun Control LLC
BJAC Awarded UNCW Marine Sciences Biotechnology Research Facility
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC’s Charlotte office has been awarded the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Center for Marine Sciences... - November 19, 2009 - BJAC
Interior Design Solutions Wins a SEMA Global Media Award
3M Carbon Fiber Automotive Finishes, exhibited by Interior Design Solutions (www.idsfinishes.com) at SEMA, won one of the Show’s Global Media Awards for Best New Product. Interior Design Solutions (IDS) recently exhibited a new-to-the-US product manufactured by 3M Company – 3M Carbon... - November 18, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Bowen Family Homes’ Penny Power Promotion Comes to a Close
Bowen Family Homes awarded $2,500 each to a potential homebuyer and a Realtor at its Grand Finale Penny Toss competition on November 10 at 9 a.m. at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. Homebuyers tossed pennies from 15-feet for the chance to win new home for $.01, while Realtors also tossed pennies... - November 18, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes