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Julian Construction Offers Earthquake Retrofitting to LA Homeowners
Urges Homeowners to Utilize Earthquake Retrofitting to Protect Homes from Earthquake Damage - November 05, 2009 - Julian Construction
Sold: Former Headquarters of Emerson Network Power
Craig Stanley of Siegel-Gallagher Madison, LLC, along with ONCOR International network affiliate Paine Wetzel of Chicago, IL, represented Emerson Charitable Trust and Emerson Electronic in the sale of a 45,760 SF office building located on 6.38 acres, as well as an adjacent 6.93 acre vacant lot. The facility, previously utilized by Emerson Network Power, sold in early October at a selling price over $5 million. - November 05, 2009 - Siegel-Gallagher
Feyereisen Studios Presents Stillwater Lift Bridge Model for the Blind at Minnesota Architects Convention
The architectural model builder displays lift bridge model at American Institute of Architects convention to engage participation of low vision individuals - November 05, 2009 - Feyereisen Studios
BJAC Named to Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named to the Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List. - November 05, 2009 - BJAC
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected for $25 Million Contract with Guilford County Schools
In a joint venture with D.H. Griffin Construction, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected by Guilford County Schools to manage construction of $25 million in additions and renovations to Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, North Carolina. The school originally opened in 1959, and its renovation... - November 04, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sanibel Home Builder Debuts New Blog and iTunes Series
The Aubuchon Team of Companies in Cape Coral is debuting their new blog and iTunes series, designed to promote the Southwest Florida area to potential home buyers. - November 04, 2009 - Aubuchon Team of Companies
Aggregate Industries Celebrates Green Star Certification at North Grafton Ready Mix Plant
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region celebrates the Green-Star Certification of its North Grafton Ready Mix plant in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The North Grafton Ready Mix Plant was recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its Environmental Management System (EMS) as a... - November 04, 2009 - Aggregate Industries Northeast Region
Chinese Giant in the Natural Stone Industry Announces the launch of BC Monument in Early 2010
The Chinese giant, Best Cheer is poised to release the Memorial Division into the North American marketplace in early 2010. The head 0ffice is located in Elberton, Georgia. - November 04, 2009 - B C Monument
Reliance Fall Protection Introduces Tool Lanyard Series
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, is pleased to introduce the Reliance Tool Lanyard Series. Lanyards are available in a variety of configurations, and can support tools weighing up to 50 lbs. Falling object hazards from elevated locations is a serious jobsite... - November 04, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Silver at 2009 Parade of Homes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Silver Award from the 2009 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received the Silver... - November 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
fd2s Creates Interactive Donor Kiosks for Cancer Center
Austin-based wayfinding and environmental graphic design consultant fd2s has completed the development of an innovative donor kiosk system for the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The kiosks, which are located throughout the institution, include PCs with embedded... - November 03, 2009 - fd2s inc.
AAA Quality Replacement Windows Principal Scott Thompson Creek Window Preservationist
A smoke house Creek Window that was originally crafted by the tribal hands of the Muscogee or Creek was photographed and inspected by window expert Scott Thompson. Scott is a historical window preservationist and enthusiast; a Super Window Expert and one of the principles of AAA Quality Home Improvements. - November 03, 2009 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Local Small Business Announces That a Facelift May be All Your Home Needs
According to a new handymen service business in Tucson, Arizona “A facelift may be all your home needs; in order to enhance it, rent it, or even sell it.” - November 02, 2009 - Facelift Services
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman Launches New Domain
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.desmoineshandyman.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - November 01, 2009 - Handy Guy, LLC
Green Builder – Highlight Homes – Branches Out to Fill the Highly Sought After "After Market" Niche
Atlanta Builder Makes an Addition of Its Own by Creating a New Division – Highlight Home Restoration - November 01, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Wright Building Gets Business Award
Wright Building Systems, Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Hendersonville Award in the Prefabricated Structures category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - November 01, 2009 - WRIGHT BUILDING SYSTEMS INC
Platform Lift a Work of Art
The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery is using a movemanSKG Prima Plus platform lift to allow less able visitors to access the gift shop and a newly refurbished gallery area. - November 01, 2009 - movemanSKG
Bay Area Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler Opens Virtual Showroom
Livermore's Wine Country Cabinets, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling contracting company in the San Francisco Bay Area has opened a virtual showroom on their new Web site. Customers can now browse their product catalogs online. - October 31, 2009 - Wine Country Cabinets
Calgary Kitchen Manufacturer “Builds” on Technology
Calgary based Kitchen company adds new CNC Router to their warehouse arsenal - October 31, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Flying 3D Launches New Website for Low-Cost 3D Visualisations and Animations
Flying 3D, a sister company to creative agency Flying Kite, has just launched a dedicated 3D visualisation and animation website at www.flying3d.co.uk Flying 3D are a specialist design visualisation and animation company, creating 3D computer generated images (CGI’s) and animations for... - October 31, 2009 - Flying 3D
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Fall Protection Solutions for the Wind Energy Industry
Ideal for use in the construction and maintenance of wind turbines. - October 30, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Finalists for Bowen Family Homes’ Penny Power Promotion Almost at Capacity
Homebuyers interested in winning a Bowen Family Home for just $.01 and Realtors looking to win $50,000 need to make sure to follow Bowen Family Homes’ Penny Promotion on their Web site, www.bowenpennypower.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook at either www.twitter.com/bowenfamilyhome or... - October 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Red Cup Charity Golf Tournament Raises Thousands for American Red Cross
More Than $8,000 Was Raised for the American Red Cross at the Lennar Colonial Heritage’s Charity Gold Tournament. - October 30, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Announces New Community in Goose Creek and Focuses on Affordability
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is Showcasing Four Spectacularly Affordable Home Designs at St. Charles Place. - October 30, 2009 - Lennar
BJAC’s Construction Administrator Earns Certified Construction Contract Administrator Designation
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Christina Graham, construction administrator at BJAC, has earned the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)... - October 30, 2009 - BJAC
Rosendin Electric Names Sam Lamonica as New CIO
New Chief Information Officer Appointment Paves the Way for Rosendin Electric to Expand with the Latest Construction Industry Technology. - October 30, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
Dallas Roofing Contractors Launch a New Web Site
Roberts Roofing of Dallas launch their new website for roof repair, roof replacement, and new roof installation in and around Dallas, TX. - October 29, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
Rollex’s Sleek New ‘Stealth’ Soffit Has Hidden Air Vents for Smooth Appearance
Rollex Corporation, a manufacturer specializing in metal building products, has introduced sleek new aluminum venting soffit panels designed with concealed air holes for a smooth, streamlined appearance. Rollex’s new “Stealth” soffit, a hidden-vent soffit system, is a... - October 29, 2009 - Rollex Corporation
Brown, Brown and Associates - Church Architecture Firm in Dallas is Selected by Southlake Church Leadership to Develop Master Plan for Renovations
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects has been selected from a group of candidates by Southlake Church to provide Phased Growth and a full Master Plan on approximately 11 acres, including: · A new Youth Building · A Central Connecting ‘Grand Mall’ in front of... - October 29, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
Brown, Brown and Associates Dallas Church Architects Joins the Metroplex Christian Project Alliance as the Official Church Design Firm
Brown, Brown and Associates – Architects is appointed the official design firm for the Metroplex Christian Project Alliance. The alliance is comprised of three other firms, each with their own specialization, 3i Construction, Mission Management Consultants for financing, and MMC Green... - October 29, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
Basonas Construction Corp Starts to Revitalize the Cristo Rey High School
Cristo Rey New York High School is 4-story Catholic college-preparatory school located at 112 East 106th Street next to St. Cecilia’s church. - October 28, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
New Marble Borders Available in US Market
Stone Pride released a new marble border called Aroma. It’s picture is available at www.stone-pride.com and can be shipped immediately from Anaheim, CA. - October 28, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Good Home Construction Wins Master Design Award Presented by Qualified Remodeler Magazine
Local family-owned and operated Southern California construction company wins a master design award in prestigious nationwide remodeling competition. - October 28, 2009 - Good Home Construction
Karen Westerman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Karen Westerman has joined the company as the new accounts payable specialist. In this role, Westerman is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of high volumes of Royal Oaks’... - October 28, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market
The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Successful Participation of NaturCert at ITB Asia 2009
NaturCert's participation to ITB Asia 2009 has been marked with great success and expanded development opportunities for the Asian region. - October 26, 2009 - NaturCert E.E.
Plumbingservices.com Reinvents Online Advertising for Plumbing Contractors
PlumbingServices.com has developed an innovative new system that allows plumbing contractors of all sizes to advertise on the web with it's custom "Territory Manager" that bases it's fees on population rather than a one price fits all model. - October 26, 2009 - PlumbingServices.com LLC
The October 15 Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill a Great Success
Julian Construction Gives a Shout Out for the Shakeout and Its Organizing Force, The Earthquake Country Alliance. - October 25, 2009 - Julian Construction
Custom Home Builder G.J. Gardner, Top Selling New Home Realtor Expand Scope of Marketing Agreement to Encompass Northern Colorado
At a time when new home construction is slow, it's good to hear about home builders and realtors who are defying the odds and experiencing business growth. The marketing agreement combines G.J. Gardner Custom Homes’ unique ability to build on time and on budget with New Home Associates of Colorado's impressive track record of selling new homes. - October 25, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Disabled Access a Priority for Vale Furnishers
Vale Furnishers is movemanSKG's latest satisfied customer. The company purchased a Prestige platform lift, which allows less able customers to move between levels. - October 25, 2009 - movemanSKG
Bartlesville Roofing Contractors Launch a New Web Site
Mallard Construction contractors launch their new website for roof repair, roof replacement, and new roof installation in and around Bartlesville, OK. - October 24, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
Portuguese Businesses Work with the Marketing Magician
Businesses from across the length and breadth of the Algarve, and as far away as Lisbon, attended the Marketing Magician’s latest seminars designed to help Portuguese businesses to grow their businesses. Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, was back in Portugal at the invitation of the Hotel... - October 24, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
USA Insulation Must be Installed Before December 31st to Qualify for 2009 Tax Credit
Homeowners who want to receive their federal tax credit in April need to act now. - October 24, 2009 - USA Insulation
BJAC Hires New Healthcare Architectural Intern
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Tan Zheng has been hired as the new healthcare architectural intern. In this role, Zheng will be responsible for producing... - October 24, 2009 - BJAC
Great Republic Lofts Lease-Up Complete
Main Spring Development, LLC, a New-York based multi-family development firm, today announced that the Great Republic Lofts has completed it’s lease-up only six months after opening. The highly-successful lease-up was orchestrated by Landmark Property Management Group, Inc., a Los-Angeles-based management company with a focus on downtown Los Angeles adaptive re-use projects. - October 23, 2009 - Kor Realty Group
A.R. Mays Construction to Build "State-of-the-Art" High School
A.R. Mays Construction, Inc., a locally owned, Scottsdale, Arizona commercial construction company has been awarded a nearly $6 million contract to build the new Gilbert Christian High School. - October 23, 2009 - A.R. Mays Construction
AIA Grand Valley Among Collaborators for Joint Association Meeting
Presentation on Nov. 5 in Grand Rapids to discuss the legal issues of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IDP (Integrated Project Delivery). - October 23, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Grand Valley
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their Anchor on the Go™ Fall Protection Roof Anchor
An easy-to-use economical temporary anchor for metal roof applications - October 23, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Groves Park Commons is TN’s First Certified Green Subdivision
Development deemed ‘game changer’ for homebuilding industry. - October 22, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Construction Art Forms Strategic Alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany Complementing Green Alternative Solutions Portfolio
Construction Art LLC, a leading energy alternative solutions provider for commercial residential and public sectors, announced today its alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany to provide the latest European solar technology and German engineering precision in order to accelerate its growing demand for the implementation of Solar Projects across the nation. - October 22, 2009 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC