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Harmon Electric and S2Energy Join Forces to Launch Harmon Solar
Harmon Electric has merged with Glendale-based solar installation company S2 Energy Partners. As a result of the partnership, Harmon Electric has formed a new company division, Harmon Solar, specializing in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial buildings. - July 11, 2009 - Harmon Solar, a Division of Harmon Electric
Trinity Partners "Buy and Hold" Charitable Bargain Sale - Case Study
Trinity Partners offers an alternative sale leaseback solution to companies owning highly appreciated commercial real estate. Corporations can generate much needed cash currently tied up in their real estate holdings. Corporations can receive a greater "net cash" return vs. selling the property as an all cash deal. - July 11, 2009 - Trinity Partners Corporate Acquisitions, Inc.
Florida Property Owners and Insurance Agents Benefit from a New Technology
WindStormDiscount.com, LLC, one of the fastest growing inspection companies in Florida, has streamlined the process of acquiring windstorm mitigation discounts. This new technology is saving homeowners money, saving insurance agent’s time, and helping to educate property owners about additional discounts that are available to them. - July 10, 2009 - WindStormDiscount.com, LLC.
Eastern Surfaces Adds Eco-Friendly Product to Line Up
Leading Countertop Fabricator to Offer New ECO Product by Cosentino - July 10, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces
The Jones Company Launches Aggressive Plan to Take Away Excuses
The Jones Company launches a new "Buy Now with Confidence" plan to help alleviate potential home buyers' hesitancy to buy now. The extensive plan provides answers for most any objection. - July 10, 2009 - The Jones Company
On Site Energy Co., Inc. (OSEC) Provides Power Solutions to the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
The City of Jeffersonville like many Indiana communities along the Ohio River has had a history of combined sewer overflows. This has caused the city to be the focus of the Environmental Protection Agency. They needed to purchase quality used generator sets at an affordable price to provide emergency power when needed. - July 10, 2009 - On Site Energy
Green Lighting Isn’t Just About Wicked - Lightswitch Architectural LEEDS the Discussion at Design Industry Annual Conference
Avraham Mor, LEED AP, partner at Lightswitch Architectural, an award winning provider of architectural lighting design services, facilitated two discussions that emphasized the place lighting has in design at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2009 held June 15th - 17th. - July 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Aircon Helps Prevent Workers Productivity Slumping on Hot Days
Surrey company, Cool Concerns Mechanical provides affordable ways to keep your aircon working effectively for maximum employee performance. - July 10, 2009 - Cool Concerns Mechanical Ltd
Ibstock Extends ELEMENTIX® Rainscreen Cladding System
Ibstock extends its Elementix® rainscreen cladding system to give specifiers and architects complete flexibility for building design, with an unrivalled choice of façade sizes, colours and finishes. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Welcomes Budget Boost for Housing Market
Ibstock welcomes Budget announcement designed to stimulate the housebuilding industry including £500m investment to restart frozen building projects. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
BJAC’s Senior Project Manager Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Lynn Eskridge Dunn, senior project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - July 09, 2009 - BJAC
FEECO International Provides Solutions Minimizing Phosphate Contaminations in Water Shed
FEECO has developed solutions to minimize and control Phosphates from entering the watershed via Agricultural, Municipal, and Industrial processes. - July 08, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
Good Home Construction Wins Two 2009 Chrysalis Awards
Good Home Construction, a small general construction company that specializes in restoring and renovating historical and architecturally significant homes in Southern California, is honored to win two 2009 Chrysalis Regional Awards for Best Kitchen Under $50,000 and Best Bathroom Under... - July 08, 2009 - Good Home Construction
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, to Open SW Regional Office: The Property Hunt is on
The marketing consultant the BBC introduce as The Marketing Magician is seeking a new regional office in the south west of England. - July 08, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Major FDA Building Three Months Early
Successful project also includes outperforming LEED requirements and providing excellent client service. - July 07, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Building and Landscaping Materials Now Available for Pick-Up in East Brunswick, N.J.
ATAK Trucking now offers a location in East Brunswick, New Jersey for pick-up of small quantities of sand, stone, topsoil and other building, landscaping and construction materials. - July 06, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Adopting a Doggie Bag Station to Support Envirowagg, a Dog Waste Recycling Program That Converts Waste Into DOGGONE GOOD COMPOST®
Pawfriendly Landscapes is adopting a doggie bag station to support EnviroWagg. The City of Englewood Parks and Recreation Department and Englewood Unleashed are partnering with EnviroWagg, LLC to do an eco-friendly make-over for Canine Corral, a fenced dog park at 4848 S. Windemere Street. - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz is Hosting Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Denver West Shopping Center in Golden, Colorado for TMAC's 3rd Annual Percentage Day on July 23, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz is hosting a book signing at Barnes & Noble Denver West Shopping Center in Golden, Colorado for TMAC's 3rd Annual Percentage Day on July 23, 2009. The event is to benefit Table Mountain Animal Center in Golden, Colorado. Participating stores will give a percentage of all their... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes Supported "Englewood Unleashed 4th Annual Chili Cook Off" as a Vendor for Their Fundraiser on April 25, 2009
Pawfriendly Landscapes supported "Englewood Unleashed 4th Annual Chili Cook Off" as a vendor for their fundraiser on April 25, 2009. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was invited to attend Englewood Unleashed committee to contribute her expertise on creating dog friendly yards. EU is a non profit organization dedicated to public education for off-leash dog recreation, site selection, park maintenance and fundraising for Englewood Unleashed parks. - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be Teaching a Course at the Denver Botanic Gardens About Keeping Pets Safe During the Holidays
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be teaching a new course at the Denver Botanic Gardens about keeping pets safe during the holidays on November 7 from 7-9 pm. She will discuss toxic plants and how various holiday decorations and commonly served food items can be... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz of Pawfriendly Landscapes Was Featured on 9 News on July 3 to Discuss Preventing Pests from Destroying Gardens
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was featured on 9 News on July 3 to discuss preventing pests from destroying gardens. Her philosophy was to discuss cruel free, organic ways to prevent coyote, deer, ants, mites, and rabbits from destroying yards. Elizabeth discussed... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
SC Sod Farm Announces Top Quality Sod for All Your Needs
Modern Turf, a South Carolina Sod Farm is pleased to announce the availability of top quality sod for golf courses, professional landscapers, sports fields and homeowners in the Southeastern US. Modern Turf has a wide variety of high quality grass species for different sod needs. Several different factors determine which type of grass will perform the best including soil, climate, usage and budget - July 04, 2009 - Modern Turf
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Named as 2009 WA Telstra Business Awards Finalist MYOB Small Business Award
Fensec Pty Ltd has been named one of only five finalists in the MYOB Small Business Award category of this year’s West Australian Telstra Business Awards. - July 04, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Precision Building Construction, LLC
Precision Building Construction, LLC offers a range of services from complete custom home building to home remodeling. As a Certified Building Contractor with over 15 years of progressive hands-on field experience, Charles Hobus has developed the skills to effectively manage any size construction... - July 03, 2009 - Precision Building Construction, LLC
Gregory Warren to Lead IBA Consulting & Engineering Into Southwest Asia Market
One of America's leading engineering firms opens its first international office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to serve growing overseas market. Gregory Warren, with 30 years experience as a consultant, builder/developer, will lead as director, International Business. - July 03, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Residents Make a Difference Through the Neighbor to Neighbor Program at Lennar’s Colonial Heritage Community
Joan Bender, a retired nurse developed a program at Lennar’s active adult community, Colonial Heritage that unites the community together in order to help others in need. - July 03, 2009 - Lennar
Bowen Family Homes Announces Staycation Facebook Contest
Bowen Family Homes is encouraging summer "staycations" to take advantage of their resort-style amenities by announcing a Facebook contest for the best at-home vacation story and photo. - July 03, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Al Maabar Awards ‘Program Management’ Contract to KEO International Consultants
Jordan’s $10 billion Marsa Zayed development to be overseen by KEO International Consultants. - July 03, 2009 - KEO International Consultants
Retail, Shopping Center and Office Financing Available
With the CMBS executions dissolved, for owners of Retail properties, Shopping Centers and Office buildings do not have to give their properties up or declare bankruptcy because of the inability to refinance. Securitized has the financing available to get through these times. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Owner Occupied Business Loans Are Funding
With banks still witholding real estate capital, more and more owners are entrusting Securitized to close their loans. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Residents in Lennar’s Colonial Heritage Community Take Action
Some residents of Colonial Heritage have volunteered to join the James City County Fire Department’s, Citizens Emergency Response Team to prepare for a disaster or emergency situation in their communities. - July 02, 2009 - Lennar
Bowen Family Homes Connects Online
Bowen Family homes launches their social media marketing plan which includes presence on popular online site such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. - July 02, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
BJAC’s Design Leader Earns LEED Certification
Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the Charlotte office has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental... - July 02, 2009 - BJAC
Western Architectural Expands Nevada Office with Strategic New Hire
In a bold commitment to the Southern Nevada market, Western Architectural announced today Jessie McCaskill has joined the Nevada Team as Business Development Manager. This strategic addition to the Southwest leadership team is part of an overall plan to expand Western Architectural’s... - July 01, 2009 - Western Architectural
American Leak Detection Partners with Environmental Biotech Company to Offer New Range of Services and Products to New and Existing Clients
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Teams with Sarasota, FL-based Benvironmental to Offer Consumers Preventative Plumbing Maintenance Services. - July 01, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Signature Kitchen Builders Announce "Show & Save" Promotion"
Calgary residents to save money on kitchens and cabinets. - July 01, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Aegis Metal Framing Releases New Eco-Friendly Catalog
Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek Industries announced today the release of their new eco-friendly Ultra-Span® Cold Formed Steel Trusses catalog. The debut of the new 12-page sleek catalog is printed on recycled paper using soy based ink as part of the company’s commitment to... - July 01, 2009 - MiTek/Aegis
Peter Schkeeper of SCHKEEPER INC. Receives Prestigious Distinguished Engineering Service Award
The New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE) has honored Peter A. Schkeeper, P.E., principal at SCHKEEPER INC., with its 2009 Distinguished Engineering Service Award, in acknowledgment of his more than 40 years of service to the engineering profession. Schkeeper, a recognized expert in building inspection and forensic engineering, was selected to be this year’s award recipient due to his long and distinguished career in the engineering industry. - July 01, 2009 - SCHKEEPER INC
St John’s Wood Housing Market Best for Six Months, According to Winkworth Estate Agents (St John’s Wood)
Winkworth estate agents in St John’s Wood has reported their best month for six months in terms of enquiries and sales. - June 29, 2009 - Winkworth St John's Wood
Four Buildings by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Receive Green Good Design Awards from European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Chicago Athenaeum
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, one of the country’s leading architectural practices, received four architecture awards given by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Chicago Athenaeum through its new Green Good Design program. Begun this year, the Green GOOD DESIGN... - June 28, 2009 - Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Horizon Services Welcomes New Pennsylvania Sales Manager
John Cameron, Jr. Brings 30+ Years Experience to Region’s Premier Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Company. - June 28, 2009 - Horizon Services, Inc. - Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning
Zera Construction & Armenian Relief Mission Work Together to Recycle a Playground for Orphaned Armenian Children
Commercial concrete restoration contractor Zera Construction and the non-profit Armenian Relief Mission have once again joined together, this time with the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, to disassemble the village's used playground set so that it can be sent to Armenia and rebuilt to benefit orphaned children. - June 28, 2009 - Zera Construction
JCB Improves Two Backhoe Loader Models
JCB has made significant improvements to its 3CX and 4CX backhoe loader models, improving their speed, control and fuel-efficiency. - June 28, 2009 - JCB Americas
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
Anderson Construction Group Breaks Ground on New SODO Flex Space
Anderson Construction Group has broken ground on 27,000 square feet of new flexible industrial/retail commercial buildings along Airport Way & Holgate Street in the SODO district of Seattle. Construction began in mid-June with the demolition of 15,000 square feet of dilapidated... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Own a Home at Lennar’s Fairways at Wild Wing for Less Than You Pay in Rent
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering up to $30,000 off the price of a new townhome at their Fairways At Wild Wing community in Conway. “These huge savings offer a wonderful opportunity for homebuyers to get an incredible deal on a new townhome,” said Susan Martin,... - June 27, 2009 - Lennar
Anderson Construction Group Wins Master Builders’ 2009 Best Major Remodel
The Master Builder’s Association of King And Snohomish Counties honored Anderson Construction Group, Inc. with its 2009 award for Best Major Remodel Above $600,000 at its annual Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) banquet held Saturday, June 20th at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Snohomish... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
SciFi’s Ghost Hunters, Roto-Rooter Launch New Bathroom Reader Book
Roto-Rooter, America’s largest plumbing and drain cleaning service provider, has unveiled its latest creation to bring joy and relief to bathroom users everywhere. Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat is a vignette-style bathroom reader featuring real life Roto-Rooter plumbers and SciFi... - June 27, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
LDA Design to Go Live with Workspace for Email Management and Project Management
LDA Design Adopts Phased Approach to Workspace Implementation. - June 27, 2009 - Union Square Software
Conros Group Launches an All New Website Design
Conros Group is live on the Internet with a new design and website structure. With new look of the website; Conros believes it will increase its site's readability and efficacy for professionals. - June 26, 2009 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.