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USBC States the Importance of Certification in Remediation for Chinese Drywall
An entire program has been designed out of the workgroup Defective Drywall in America (DDIA) which included top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and 12 business sectors that were considered in the development of the certified protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Lennar Appoints AJ McCulloch as New Home Consultant at Martin’s Chase
AJ McCulloch Becomes the New Home Consultant at Lennar’s Martin’s Chase - September 12, 2009 - Lennar
Homebuilder Lennar Raises $775,000 to Fight Cancer and Receives Grand Visionary Award from The American Cancer Society
The Lennar Corporation proudly received the prestigious Grand Visionary Award for their efforts in raising $775,000 for cancer awareness. - September 12, 2009 - Lennar
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Western Wake 100 List
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to the Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine for the second year running. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. - September 12, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architect Firm List
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 ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s lists for Largest North Carolina Architects. - September 11, 2009 - BJAC
Lennar Returns to Melody Landing At River Oaks with New Home Designs and Pre-Construction Pricing
To celebrate their return to the community, Lennar will offer prospective homebuyers two new home designs to choose from and low pre-construction prices. - September 11, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Offers 100 Percent Financing at Oakley Reserve
Lennar Virginia is in Partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company to Provide 100% Financing On Select Homes. - September 11, 2009 - Lennar
Goettl Air Conditioning and Arizona Cardinals Partner to Bring Together Families in First Ever "Goettl Get in the Game" Contest
10 lucky winners to receive Cardinal Game Day Package along with free air conditioning maintenance contract to stay cool this summer. - September 11, 2009 - Goettl Air Conditioning
Ronstan Introduces U.S. Market to Comprehensive Tensile Architecture Solutions
Architectural/Engineering Communities Benefit from New End-to-End Contracting Services - September 11, 2009 - Ronstan Tensile Architecture
The Resas Company Launches New eCommerce Store For Garage Plans
The Resas Company LLC, based in St. Peters, MO, announced today the much awaited release of their new online store, My Garage Plans by TRC, offering garage plans for the do it yourselfer at www.my-garage-plans.com. Anyone wanting to build their own garage or have one constructed for them by a... - September 11, 2009 - The Resas Company, LLC
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
ePortation Appointed by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority to Provide Port Wide Access Control
ePortation, a Philadelphia business, appointed by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority to provide port wide access control to tighten up security at the port using exciting new technology. - September 10, 2009 - ePortation Inc.
Bowen Family Homes to Offer Chance to Win Home for $.01 during Bowen Penny Power Promotion
Bowen Family Homes is offering potential homeowners the chance to win a brand new home for $.01, while Realtors will have a chance to win $50,000. Between September 9 and November 7, every homebuyer will have a chance to participate in a penny toss competition at various Bowen Family Homes... - September 10, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Reliance Fall Protection Releases New Catalog
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of it’s new 63 page full color catalog. - September 10, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Unveil New Acquisition Stan Bond at Security 2009
Fensec Pty Ltd introduced their new acquisition, Stan Bond, at the Security 2009 exhibition in Sydney last week. - September 09, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Five Star Painting Expands Into Dallas, Texas with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting is pleased to announce expansion into Dallas, Texas with the newest member to their team, Mike Christensen. - September 09, 2009 - Five Star Painting
The Jones Comany Runs for Best Buddies of Tennessee
The Jones Company participated in the “5 for Friendship” 5k run/walk on Saturday, August 29th at McKay’s Mill in Franklin with a team of 14 employees. As a $1000 donor, the company was a “Silver Sponsor” of this event. All 5 for Friendship proceeds will benefit Best... - September 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Elizabeth Bublitz, Contributing Writer for the American Dog Magazine, Writes About "Toxic Plants" with Veterinarian Kris Ahlgrim of Golden, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, contributing writer for The American Dog Magazine, writes about "Toxic Plants" with veterinarian Kris Ahlgrim of Golden, Colorado. Elizabeth is the author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes - a pet friendly landscape company that creates beautiful yet functional yards based on dogs' habits. - September 07, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz Appeared on 9 News on September 4 to Discuss Pet Friendly Backyards
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, appeared on Channel 9 News on September 4 to discuss how to create pet friendly yards. Elizabeth was interviewed by 9 News Anchor Mark Koebrich of the 4 o'clock news. Her topics included material that prevents dogs from harming themselves in their backyard including safe edging and mulches, coyote roller and how to prevent dogs from escaping with chicken wire. - September 07, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
JCB North America Continues Long Streak of On-Time Parts Deliveries
Company Achieves Delivery Goals; Launches 48-Hour Guaranteed Parts Program. - September 06, 2009 - JCB Americas
Facilities Solutions Group Receives 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award
Facilities Solutions Group has been selected for the 2009 Best of Elk Grove Village Award in the Architectural Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each... - September 06, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.
Five Star Painting Las Vegas, Under New Ownership
Five Star Painting is pleased to announce that Las Vegas is under new ownership by Nathan Dunn. - September 06, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Probe Manufacturing Inc. Appoints New CEO
Probe Manufacturing has announced the appointment of Kam Mahdi co-founder and its previous CEO as the new CEO. Kam Mahdi brings 15 years of electronics manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management expertise in to Probe Manufacturing. Kam Mahdi is co-founder and served Probe as... - September 05, 2009 - Probe Manufacturing
National Glass Service Group Successfully Launches Zola Distributing and Elevate Your Perspective Blog
National Glass Service Group (NGSG) has recently completed the successful launch of Zola Distributing, www.ZolaDist.com, to service the installation tool needs of the window film, paint protection and vinyl graphics industries. In conjunction with the Zola Distributing website, NGSG has created an... - September 05, 2009 - National Glass Service Group
Group VI Announces the Opening of Brenau University’s South Atlanta/Fairburn Campus
The City of Fairburn and Brenau University celebrated the Grand Opening of their new campus located in the Fairburn Education Center at 314 NW Broad Street (U.S. Highway 29) in historic Fairburn, GA. The City of Fairburn Georgia selected Group VI to provide design-build, construction, and leasing... - September 05, 2009 - Group VI Corporation
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers Standing Inventory Homes to Close by $8,000 Tax Credit Deadline
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has standing new homes available for purchase by first-time homebuyers looking to take advantage of the $8,000 government tax credit. To take advantage of the tax incentive, home sales... - September 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Modern New Ecoloxury Community Breaks Ground in Costa Rica
Rich in biodiversity brimming with excitement and unparalleled in gorgeous views, Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations for travelers and expatriates. One Los Angeles-based eco-luxury lifestyle brand is taking advantage of Costa Rica’s natural appeal by creating Kalia, four blissfully... - September 04, 2009 - Kalia, LLC
Pinellas County Florida Jail’s Installation of Acoustiblok All Weather Sound Panels Vastly Improves Sound Quality in Courtroom Videoconferencing
Largo, Florida – Videoconferencing between Pinellas County jail inmates and the adjacent Pinellas County Court saves money by doing away with prisoner transportation and the extraneous costs and inconveniences that go with escorting prisoners to court for arraignment and other initial appearances. System feedback was a big problem for judges who couldn't hear the proceedings until Acoustiblok all weather sound panels were installed. - September 04, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
American Pride Bank Presents Resolution to Past Chairman of the Board
American Pride Bank is a full service bank offering commercial banking and personal banking. American Pride Bank created a Resolution in August 2009 to honor a former Chairman of the Board. - September 04, 2009 - American Pride Bank
Five Star Painting Expands Into Austin, Texas with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting announces the grand opening of their new franchise in Austin, Texas with their newest team member, Mike Combs. - September 04, 2009 - Five Star Painting
CETCO Remediation Technologies Acquires Distribution Rights for Tensar International’s Triton® Marine Mattress System
CETCO Remediation Technologies proudly announces distribution rights to the Triton® Marine Mattress System in the United States and Canada for subaqueous treatment of contaminated sediments. - September 04, 2009 - CETCO
Pine Street Carpenters Expands Remodeling Services for Smaller Projects
Pine Street Carpenters, a design-build remodeling company based in West Chester, PA, hires new production manager for "small jobs." - September 04, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
15 Days Left in Roto-Rooter’s Chilling Tales Sweepstakes
Haunted Hotel Stay, Ghost Hunting Trip with SciFi Channel’s Ghost Hunters Among Top Prizes - September 04, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Certified Green Dealer Year Two Status Achieved
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the second year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a second year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in lumber and building materials. - September 04, 2009 - Boston Cedar
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI
Olds Elevator Makes Industries Safer with a Unique and Revolutionary Take on Vertical Elevation Systems
Olds Elevator in Hudson New Hampshire has introduced a vertical elevation system that offers industries safer and more effective material conveyance systems. Olds Elevator USA claims their system dramatically decreases the risk of explosions caused by dust clouds, a problem plaguing many industries requiring the movement of large amounts of materials. - September 03, 2009 - Olds USA
Backyard America Introduces New Pergola
The country’s leading pergola fabricator, Backyard America, has recently introduced a new product to their already extensive line of pergola kits, the Southampton. The Southampton is Backyard America’s first pergola with gabled rafters, which differentiates from other pergolas due to... - September 03, 2009 - Backyard America
Introducing… The ShadeRight Premium Canopy: A New Shade System Offered by Backyard America
With broad product knowledge and years of experience under its belt, Backyard America has now brought in a new canopy system that is nothing short of special. - September 03, 2009 - Backyard America
Balfour Beatty Construction Celebrates Dedication of Student Union at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
On Friday, August 28, 2009, students, faculty, and administrative staff at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte gathered for the dedication of their much-anticipated new student union. Recently completed by Balfour Beatty Construction, the expansive, 196,000-square-foot facility promises... - September 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Austin Auditors' Marketing Campaign to Promote Energy Audits in Austin, TX Pushes Forward
"30% Plus" marketing campaign begins today. Offers 30% off standard ECAD Austin energy audit pricing. - September 02, 2009 - Austin Auditors
Eastern Surfaces, Area’s Premier Stone Fabricator, to Exclusively Offer Kohler and Sterling Kitchen Products
Brings Quality and One Stop Shopping to the Marketplace. - September 02, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces
Sterling Custom Homes is Austin's Green Custom Home Builder
Sterling Custom Homes saves on energy costs and protects the environment when building for their customer’s by using green building techniques. - September 02, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Pinal County Plumber, Peltzer Plumbing Undergoes New Management and Name Change, Extends Service Area
Clemans Complete Plumbing becomes Peltzer Plumbing Inc., extends service area to towns of Queen Creek, Maricopa and Casa Grande, Arizona. - September 02, 2009 - Peltzer Plumbing
Eugene, OR Handyman Launches New Web Site - CCB License #190186
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Eugene, OR, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://oregonhandyguy.com. With over 15 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - September 02, 2009 - Handy Guy, LLC of Oregon
BJAC Earns Special Recognition Certificate and Proclamation at Raleigh’s Construction Expo
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 was honored with a Special Recognition Certificate and a Proclamation from the Mayor's office at the Construction Expo... - September 02, 2009 - BJAC
Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times
“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Heavy California Rainy Season Predicted - Check Your Foundations Now
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners with Indicators of Foundation Problems to Act Before the Rainy Season Starts - September 01, 2009 - Julian Construction
Altitude Marketing Launches Visually Spectacular Website for Eastern Surfaces
Eastern Surfaces, the region’s leading fabricator of natural stone and solid surface products for home, commercial and industrial buildings, launched a brand new website designed and developed by Altitude Marketing. The website focuses on user-friendliness while featuring a modern design rich... - August 31, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces
American Designer, Dutch Shipyard Introduce "Vision Line" 70 Meter Megayacht
Award-winning American yacht architect Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group, and Icon Yachts of Holland introduce the “VL-70,” a sleek, futuristic vessel loaded with all the special features of a world-class Super-Yacht within the “Build-Platform” of Icon Yachts. - August 31, 2009 - Setzer Design Group