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American Flatbread Company Arrives in the Pearl District

ConoverBond Development, a regional leader in new and historic property development, today announced the signing of American Flatbread Company to lease space in the General Automotive Building, located in the Park Blocks in the heart of the Pearl District of Portland. The building features a... - August 15, 2009 - ConoverBond

Mark Johnson Custom Homes Completes Eastern North Carolina’s First LEED Platinum Home

Mark Johnson Custom Homes has recently completed the certification process through the U.S. Green Building Council for our home in Wilmington, NC and received a LEED Platinum rating, the highest certification attainable. This is the first of its kind in Eastern North Carolina. - August 15, 2009 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes, Inc.

Replacing Floodlights at Anfield with Help from Nationwide Platforms

The UK’s largest powered access provider, Nationwide Platforms, was recently called upon by electrical contractors, D&A Systems, to facilitate maintenance work at Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club. After a site survey, the JLG 800AJ boom was identified to replace the lower... - August 15, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms

KMD Architects Win Design Assignments for Innovative Hospital and Judicial Building in Asia & U.S.

San Francisco Firm Finds Sustainable Design Incorporating Human Performance is Gaining Traction with Institutional Sector, Countering Economic Slowdown in Private-Sector Construction. - August 14, 2009 - KMD Architects

Skatepark Builder Flourishes Despite Economic Downturn

Spohn Ranch Skateparks was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. - August 14, 2009 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks

$500 Gift Card from Legacy Kitchens Calgary

Legacy Kitchens announces the extension of a popular promotion at Legacy Kitchens. When you purchase a kitchen from Legacy Kitchens you receive a $500 gift card toward appliances from Trail Appliances. - August 14, 2009 - Legacy Kitchens Calgary

The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is Proud to Announce the Capability of Removing Machine Burrs from PEEK Medical Devices Including Implants

The Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deburring service has recently undergone trials by medical device manufacturers to remove burrs from PEEK implants. The results reveal that the Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deburring process is highly effective at removing complex burrs from these parts. - August 14, 2009 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.

Lennar Virginia Announces ADA Compliant Homes at Their Groveton Woods Community in Alexandria

ADA Compliant Townhome-Style Condominiums Are Available at Lennar’s Groveton Woods Community in Alexandria. - August 14, 2009 - Lennar

Geo-Solutions Has Been Named to the Inc 500

The September issue of Inc. Magazine lists (http://www.geo-solutions.com) Geo-Solutions Inc as no 322 on the list of America’s 500 fastest-growing private companies. Geo-Solutions was ranked second amongst engineering firms on the list. In a quirky category, Geo-Solutions achieved the No 1... - August 14, 2009 - President of Geo-Solutions

Structural Systems Building Students Higher Education

Bristol based Steel Framing Specialist, Structural Systems, have completed the £18.6m design and build project for St. John’s School & Community College in Marlborough. Structural Systems have provided a site team of engineers and steel fixers as well as a fully co-ordinated SFS package - from initial design to completion on site. The new secondary school and sixth form department is now ready to use for the upcoming school term. - August 14, 2009 - Structural Systems Ltd

American Leak Detection Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Customer Service Feedback Rating

Dallas/Fort Worth-based American Leak Detection Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Customer Service. - August 13, 2009 - American Leak Detection

Balfour Beatty Construction’s Diverse Portfolio Brings Four Wins in Florida

Balfour Beatty Construction’s diverse portfolio recently brought the company four awards across Florida for projects that promote higher education, high school athletics, infrastructure replacement, and professional arts. These awards include construction management services for Florida... - August 12, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Further Investigation Into Defective Chinese Drywall by US Building Consultants, Inc. Results in a Warning for Companies Performing Remediation

After performing more inspections and additional laboratory results, U S Building Consultants, Inc. issues a warning to those performing remediation on homes or commercial buildings that may have defective Chinese drywall. - August 12, 2009 - USBCI

Tonic Express Brings Affordable Architecture to the Home of Your Dreams

Tonic Design | Tonic Construction is now offering an affordable flat fee service for clients to understand the process and reality of building their dream home before committing to the costs of building a home. This fee can be applied to the cost of actual design and can be charged via American Express, Visa, or Mastercard without the hassle of applying for loans. This feasibility service allows owners to take a quick look into all the variables of building their dream home, even in a recession. - August 10, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction

Going Green – Green Roof Literally Ship Around The World

Going green took on new meaning for Jörg Breuning of Green Roof Service LLC in Bel Air, MD when he installed a living green roof with real and natural grass on a thousand-foot, 122,000 ton, $750 million cruise ship, capable to cross the Oceans. - August 10, 2009 - Green Roof Service, LLC

G.J. Gardner Custom Homes is Now Building in Forest Meadows Custom Home Builder Offering 13 New Affordable Custom Homes with Solar Options

The Colorado Springs area G.J. Gardner Homes franchise owner is currently building custom homes in the highly desirable northeast section of town. The beauty is that buyers have the freedom of choosing custom options at extremely attractive prices. - August 09, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming

Fyfe Co Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

On July 9, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was audited by QAS International to the quality management systems, standards and guidelines for ISO 9001:2008 and achieved certification. - August 08, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC

Sports Turf is Specialty of SC Sod Farm Modern Turf

Modern Turf is pleased to announce high quality, fully guaranteed sports turf for your sports fields needs in the southeastern United States and internationally. If your golf course, school sports team, municipal stadium or pro field needs top quality sports turf with the ability to withstand wear and tear, Modern Turf guarantees every single piece of sod will perform. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf

Modern Turf Brings Centipede Grass to Sandy SC Soil for Full Lawns

Modern Turf carries a full line of grasses that grow in tough South Carolina soils, including Centipede Grass-known as “The Lazy Man’s Grass” due to its low maintenance requirements and its ability to grow in drought conditions. Centipede grass is a solid solution for sandy soil and soil with high acidity. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf

Jim Chapman Communities Sees Increased Sales Volume in June and July

Jim Chapman Communities enjoys great success with Atlanta active adult homebuyers, one couple shares why they like living in a Jim Chapman community. - August 07, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities

Nations Roof LLC Announces Professional Achievement

Richard Langheim achieves coveted Green Roof Professional Accreditation. Nations Roof LLC is delighted to announce that Richard Langheim, President of the Nations Roof South office, has achieved the Green Roof Professional accreditation offered by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and is now... - August 07, 2009 - Nations Roof South

BJAC Architect Earns LEED Accredited Professional

Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Thomas Stuart, architect at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by... - August 07, 2009 - BJAC

Buffalo Thunder Resort Named 2009 Project of the Year

American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction project with prestigious award - August 06, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Bowen Family Homes E-Incentive for Realtors a Success

Facebook page reaches 200 new Realtor fans in five days. - August 06, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes

Handyman Matters Cincinnati's Warndorf Receives July Award

Local Miami Grad and Handyman Matters Cincinnati Craftsman is July’s Best Performer. - August 06, 2009 - Handyman Matters Cincinnati

Reliance Fall Protection Unveils Improved Website

Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, introduces a completely revised website. The site includes a searchable product database, product literature, and access to the Reliance Horizontal Lifeline Wizard™ (for registered users). The Wizard is designed to aid... - August 06, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection

US Building Consultants Inc., US Building Laboratories Inc., Analytical Research Systems Inc., and the University of Florida Join Forces

U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc. collaborate with Analytical Research Systems, Inc. and the University of Florida to find solution to defective drywall crisis. - August 05, 2009 - USBCI

'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards

Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

The Future’s Bright for Goldholme Stone's Sustainable British Limestone

After several revised planning applications over a period of two years, British limestone quarry operator Goldholme Stone has secured additional reserves that are expected to last up to 30 years for its environmentally sensitive natural stone. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone

Environmentally Sensitive English Limestone from Goldholme Stone, Used for Luxury Apartments in London

A detailed study has shown the English limestone supplied by Goldholme Stone for Montrose House, in Montrose Place, Belgravia, has less than half the environmental impact of clay brick. The development of luxury apartments, which was designed by award-winning architect Hamiltons Architects for London developer CIT, is good news for clients looking for sustainable building materials that will add lasting character to their project. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone

New Company, New Technology Making World a Safer Place

SlipDoctors™ Using Robot to Treat Floors, Prevent Serious Injuries, and Reduce Liability. - August 04, 2009 - SlipDoctors

Sci Fi’s Ghost Hunters® Visit Cincinnati to Sign Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat

Roto-Rooter Plumbers Turned Paranormal Investigators Autograph Bathroom Reader. - August 02, 2009 - Roto-Rooter

Royal Commercial Capital Announces Alternative Financing Options as Banks Retreat

As United States banks retreat from commercial lending, Royal Commercial Capital founder and President Anthony Pierpont announces that it his company is taking proactive steps to provide alternative financing to its commercial real estate clients all over the United States. With banks requiring... - August 02, 2009 - Royal Commercial Capital

Sterling Custom Homes Offers Customer Satisfaction with the Specification Sheet

Back in 1989, Duke McDowell was keenly aware of the need for a detailed specifications sheet for his new company, Sterling Custom Homes, Inc in order to make the company stand out in the Austin real estate industry in terms of customer satisfaction. - August 01, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes

New Range of Plastic Rubbish Chutes from AKM Fabrications

Leading rubbish chute manufacturers AKM Fabrications Ltd, based in Chorley, Lancashire have found themselves handling rubbish in various parts of the globe this year. - August 01, 2009 - AKM fabrications

Western Architectural Announces Headquarters Move, Coinciding with 20th Anniversary

Western Architectural, a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm serving the western United States, has relocated its corporate headquarters, leasing 8,800 square feet on the top floor of Lincoln Center’s Building 5. Western Architectural’s new address is 10200 S.W. Greenburg Road, Suite 750, Portland, OR 97223. Established in 1989, Western Architectural is headquartered in Portland, with an office in Las Vegas, Nevada, and projects ranging across the United States. - July 31, 2009 - Western Architectural

Builders Site Protection Releases New Catalog of Award Winning Surface Protection Products

Builders Site Protection has just released their 2009-2010 catalog of award winning surface protection products. - July 31, 2009 - Builders Site Protection

Custom Home Builder G. J. Gardner Joins Forces with Denver Area Realty Company

The marketing agreement between G. J. Gardner Homes and Prudential Preferred Real Estate will benefit entry-level first time home buyers. - July 31, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming

Studio's Computer Re-Enactment Paves Way for Settlement, Closure in Tragic Phoenix Helicopter Crash

A computer-generated re-enactment has brought closure to the families of those killed in a 2007 helicopter crash involving two news choppers over Phoenix. The video riveted local residents and helped make a call for change in the news industry. - July 30, 2009 - Kitchen Sink Studios

Two Move-in Ready Homes Remain at McGinnis Reserve

Brand Bank offering 3.49 percent interest rate. - July 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes

The Jones Company Announces Opening of New Williamson County Development

The Jones Company, in conjunction with developer Pearl Street Partners are gearing up to open a brand new residential development in Franklin, TN called “Barclay Place.” Homes in this 30 acre development will be built solely by The Jones Company, with 88 home sites available for... - July 29, 2009 - The Jones Company

MarKim Farms’ “When Worlds Unite” (Unity) Dominated the Mares at Waterloo’s in-Hand Dressage Competition

MarKim Farms’ Premium Oldenburg Mare, Unity (Weltmeyer/Elegant Miss), won the ISR/Oldenburg in-hand class with a high score of 80. This was actually the highest score of all mares and fillies shown in all 12 classes. It was also the second highest score of all horses shown in-hand that day in... - July 29, 2009 - Sexton Ennett Design, LC

FSC Certified Western Red Cedar Bevel in a Box Clapboard is Now Available at Boston Cedar

: Bevel in a Box WRC clapboard a long time offering at Boston Cedar is a now available in a FSC certified option. Factory primed Bevel in a Box saves a time consuming and costly coating step on the jobsite and minimizes possible water infiltration. It's no longer necessary to wait for a break in... - July 29, 2009 - Boston Cedar

Earlplace to Build New Care Home in Bristol

Work has begun on one of the biggest construction projects in Bristol this year. The developer Earlplace has completed a land swap with Bristol City Council over a site off Kellaway Avenue, Horfield -exchanging land at the rear of the site for land at the front. As part of the deal, Earlplace... - July 27, 2009 - Earlplace

The Jones Company Awards Thousands of Dollars for Video Contest

The Jones Company recently held a “Why We Love Our Jones Home” YouTube.com video contest and awarded four people with prizes. Laura Price was the winner of the grand prize, and was awarded with a $3000 travel voucher for Just Cruisin Plus. The three other finalists who were each... - July 27, 2009 - The Jones Company

Elizabeth Bublitz is a Contributing Writer for the American Dog Magazine. Elizabeth Will Write About Making the Outdoors Safe for Dogs.

Elizabeth Bublitz is a contributing writer for The American Dog Magazine. Her topics will include making the outdoors safe for dogs. She will discuss preventing coyote from entering yards, toxic plants and other gardening issues that affect pet owners. - July 27, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Hurricane Protection Professionals and Building Officials to Meet in New Orleans - August 21st

The International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) will conduct its August Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The event will feature a General Membership Meeting with Guest Speaker Norman Morris, CAE – Senior VP, Louisiana Realtors and Luncheon, Panel Discussions featuring noted Hurricane Protection experts and a Networking Reception. - July 27, 2009 - International Hurricane Protection Association

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