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Krono Laminate Floors The Competition
The new Krono laminate flooring from Real Oak Floors proves to be the best laminate on a budget. - August 17, 2009 - Real Oak Floors
G.J. Gardner/Vibrant Solar Partner to Offer Green Homes
GJ Gardner Homes, a leading international custom homebuilder, can incorporate additional green-friendly amenities such as; geothermal heating and cooling, tankless water heaters, solar, gray water irrigation, low emission paint, environmentally friendly carpeting and flooring. Its agreement with Vibrant Solar, Inc. offers not only solar photovoltaic system options on all new homes, but also a complete Zero Carbon System™. - August 16, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
DAVACO Retail Services Enhances "Contact Us" Webpage
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company has updated the “contact us” page on the DAVACO website. The enhanced page provides visitors with a user-friendly contact form that is designed to expedite requests for... - August 16, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Soilworks' Growth Prompts Expansion Into New Production Facility and New Corporate Office
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers and dust control products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters and production facility in Chandler, Arizona. Exponential growth since its establishment in 2003, coupled with a dramatic... - August 15, 2009 - Soilworks, LLC
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
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
$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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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