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Going Green - 1st Pricing Enhances BIM Plug-in for CAD Programs
1st Pricing, a Southern California-based eCommerce and Technology Company, announced that they have upgraded and enhanced the plug-in that links their patented revolutionary BIM technology to AutoCAD® Architecture and various other CAD programs. This plug-in allows architects and other... - June 03, 2009 - 1st Pricing
greenscreen® Offers Innovative Product for Green Walls
Sustainable trellis system creates a captivating look for a variety of applications - June 03, 2009 - greenscreen
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be a Speaker at Smoky Hill Library in Aurora, Colorado on June 4 at 7-8:30pm
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be a speaker at Smoky Hill Library in Aurora, Colorado on June 4th at 7-8:30pm. The library is located at 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial, CO 80015. Elizabeth will be reading from her book with demonstrations and a Powerpoint... - June 02, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz Was Guest on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, May 31 at 11:20 AM MDT. Animal Wise Radio is Dedicated to All Pets - Domestic as Well as Wildlife.
Elizabeth Bublitz was a guest on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, May 31 at 11:20 am MDT. Animal Wise Radio is dedicated to all pets - domestic as well as wildlife and welcomes a large array of guests. Its hosts, Beth Nelson and Mike Fry discuss various topics which can be streamed live at www.kycr.com and at www.kdwa.com in Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding communities. - June 02, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract for 218 Cabarrus Street
Macallan Construction was awarded the contract to renovate 218 Cabarrus Street an almost 32,000 sq. ft. public safety building. - May 31, 2009 - Macallan Construction
Riverview Homes, Inc. Announces Changes to First Time Home Buyer Program
New program to allow first time home buyers to use their tax refund Prior to filing their tax return. - May 31, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Western Wake 100 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to this year’s Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. Royal Oaks was... - May 31, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
DAVACO Utilizes Best Practices to Execute Programs for Mall Retailers. Retail Services Company Has Expertise and Partnerships with Major Malls Across the Country.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is available to execute rollouts, resets and remodel programs for retailers who are located in malls and multi-unit shopping centers across the country. The company says their team... - May 30, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Get Away from It All with Lennar’s "Great Escape" Vacation Giveaway
Pack your suitcase and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Lennar could be sending you and a guest on an all expense paid trip to Nappa Valley, California. Every prospective homebuyer who registers at one of Lennar’s eight Virginia communities in Alexandria, Ashburn, Fredericksburg,... - May 30, 2009 - Lennar
Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove All Ranch Community Now Priced from $204,900
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced special pricing at their Willoughby Cove community with beautiful ranch homes now available from $204,900. - May 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Global Maritime Delivers Single Lift Quarters Package
Marine accommodations leader Global Maritime Solutions, LLC announces the successful completion and deliver of a 165 person single lift living quarters package to Manson Construction. Global Maritime provided the 680 ton USCG/ABS approved accommodation block for Manson’s construction barge E. - May 30, 2009 - Global Maritime Solutions, LLC
Charleston's 'Studio A' Launches New User-Friendly Website
Architect Whitney Powers, AIA, principal of Studio A, Inc., in Charleston, South Carolina, recently underscored her commitment to innovative design by launching a new and improved website and news blog at www.studioa-architecture.com. Created by Buff Ross of Alloneword Design in Charleston, Studio... - May 30, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Highland Homes Features a Green Built Model Home at the Greens of Hidden Creek
Highland Homes is happy to announce the new release of The Greens of Hidden Creek. Offering Wesley Chapel new homes, this community will surely be a hit. Prices start in the $140’s and floor plans range from 1,100 square feet to over 2,500 and include both one story and two homes. Highland... - May 30, 2009 - Highland Homes
Birdair, Inc. Introduces World’s First Recyclable Architectural Fabric Membrane
Kenafine Allows Tensile Structures to be Fully Recycled into Paper Products - May 30, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
HOCHTIEF Implement Union Square's Workspace System to Address Issues with Information Access and Email Management
HOCHTIEF UK goes live with Workspace ahead of schedule, rolling out 'Themis' - May 29, 2009 - Union Square Software
Concepts NREC Team to Deliver Three Papers and Exhibit at ASME Turbo Expo 2009
Presentations, including ASME Turbo Expo 2008 Best Technical Paper Award winner, about turbomachinery performance modeling, radial flow meanline modeling and analysis of heat transfer in automotive turbochargers promise to be valuable. - May 29, 2009 - Concepts NREC
Sterling Custom Homes Sets the Standard for Employee Designations
Once again Sterling Custom Homes has positioned itself as the industry leader, this time in the areas of employee education and industry accreditation. “We very well may be the most educated, accredited custom homebuilder in the country for an operation of our size,” claims Duke... - May 29, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
BJAC Partner Earns LEED Certification
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 Jennifer Amster, partner and director of higher education projects at BJAC, has been certified as a Leadership... - May 29, 2009 - BJAC
Redistricting Places Several Bowen Family Homes Communities in New School Districts for Fall 2009
Children at several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta communities will attend new school districts next fall as a result of redistricting and the addition of new schools. - May 28, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes 250 Unit Project
Signature Kitchen Builders designs kitchens for Panatella Landing Project - May 27, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Marketing Magician "Gets Real" with Exclusive Portuguese Agreement
Exclusive agreement to help Portuguese businesses announced by Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew and English language paper, website and radio station - May 27, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Expands Team
Fensec Pty Ltd have expanded their team to improve their service to East Coast customers. - May 27, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
The Jones Company Breaks Into Builder 100 List
The Jones Company is proud to announce they are now one of the 100 largest builders in the nation according to Builder magazine’s Builder 100 ranking. The company was ranked 92 for 2008, which is up 36 spots from the previous year’s ranking of 129. They had 298 total closings and 100... - May 26, 2009 - The Jones Company
Taylor Announces Their New RTGB-5040 for Handling Wind Mill Parts, Blades and Tower Post
Wind Mills consist of the following parts; blades, tower post, nose cone and generator. Currently the blades and towers are being handled with one or two reach stackers depending on weight and center of gravity distance. The nose cones are being handled in some areas with T-520M's. The generators... - May 26, 2009 - Taylor Machine Works
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Contributed Her Expertise About Edging in the Denver Post on May 22, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, contributed her expertise about edging in The Denver Post on May 22, 2009. Susan Clotfelter wrote the article, "Paths Transform from Wander to Wonder," about different types of edging and how they enhance a yard. Bublitz... - May 26, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
FSC Certified TiO2 Titanium White Trim boards Added to Boston Cedar Green Product Offering
In an effort to consistently introduce third party certified products, Boston Cedar and Millwork is pleased to announce that it's TiO2 Titanium White trim board has achieved FSC Chain of Custody Certification. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
National Apartment & Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Capital Supplier Securitized, Opens Two More Production Offices
Despite the credit market turmoil, Securitized proves itself and grows to two more strategically located offices. "With Andy Peterie and Jeffrey Weingart, heading the new Utah and Boston, Massachussets production, we'll set a precedence in the commercial real estate finance industry" President and CEO, Ben Bullock states. - May 24, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
Lennar Announces Final Opportunity to Purchase a New Home in Heritage Hunt
Heritage Hunt sets the standard for active adult living in Virginia. - May 24, 2009 - Lennar
Boston Cedar Announces the Addition of AZEK® Deck Terra Collection
AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of the leading brand of PVC stain-resistant decking, announces the AZEK Deck Terra Collection in two rich, earthy colors of Kona and Fawn. Kona is a rich chocolate brown shade and Fawn is a deep tan with amber hues. Both new AZEK Deck colors are available in 5-1⁄2" wide boards in 12, 16 and 20 foot lengths. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Eric Welsch Celebrates 16 Years as CFO for Gatlin Development Company
Chief Financial Officer of Gatlin Development Company since 1993, Eric Welsch continues to head financing, project evaluation, tax planning and accounting for one of America’s leading retail development companies. - May 23, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
DJH Construction, Inc. Completes the Installation of a 6.44kW Solar System Incorporating a Direct Monitoring System in San Clemente, CA
A couple in San Clemente, CA are the first to go solar with a direct monitoring system in their mobile homes community. - May 23, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Design Professional Joins Monterey, California Cabinetry Design Firm
Jennifer Mirich of interior design firm, Halcyon House, joins Cypress Cabinets in Sand City, California. - May 23, 2009 - Cypress Cabinets
Surface Protection Dot Com Reveals a New Carpet Protection Film for Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection film is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and spills, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - May 23, 2009 - Surface Protection International
BJAC Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has received the 2009 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater... - May 23, 2009 - BJAC
Jackson Design & Remodeling President Todd Jackson Honored as Finalist for National Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) today announced that Todd Jackson has been honored as one of four finalists for the national 2009 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award, considered by many to be the most prestigious award in the remodeling industry. The winners were chosen by a... - May 22, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Rooms To Go Selects Bob Moore Construction for New Showroom in Fort Worth, Texas
Rooms To Go has chosen Bob Moore Construction to build their latest showroom in Fort Worth, Texas. Their newest store will be a 34,888 SF showroom on I-35W in Northwest Fort Worth. Construction will begin in late May 2009 and is expected to be finished by December 2009. In February, 2009 Bob Moore Construction started work on the 1,000,000 SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Brookshire, Texas, just outside of Houston. - May 22, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Basonas Construction Corp. Completes Another Park Avenue Project
Exterior renovations help preserve building's pre-war appearance. - May 22, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
Small Raleigh, NC, Firm Makes "Architect" Magazine's Top 50 List
Frank Harmon Architect PA, a Raleigh, NC-based architectural firm headed by Frank Harmon FAIA, is one of the top 50 firms in the nation, according to Architect Magazine’s 2009 “Architect 50” ranking. The professional journal’s annual ranking of the top U.S. firms is... - May 22, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that they recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. - May 22, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Patton Group Wins Excellence in Innovation Category at Northern Ireland Business Awards for Workspace Implementation
Workspace is proving pivotal in helping to win key contracts for the Patton Group. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Faithdean Goes Live with Workspace ix
Faithdean to use Workspace to centralise project data and improve security. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Chapman Taylor Recognised for Their Achievements in International Trade at the Queens Awards
Second Union Square client to win the award in the past 2 years. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Social Housing Contractor United House Places £170,000 Order for Workspace
Workspace will give office based employees, site based staff and external consultants fast and reliable access to documentation and project information. - May 21, 2009 - Union Square Software
Bob Moore Construction Chosen to Complete Retail Center Finish-Out at Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas
Bob Moore Construction has been selected to build the retail center finish-out in the 1,000,000 SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas. In January, Bob Moore Construction was named general contractor for the distribution center’s building shell following a competitive bidding... - May 21, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Timber Frame Raising Celebration and Green Building Seminar in NH
NH custom home builder Zetland Homes LLC hosting timber frame raising celebration of a hybrid home featuring energy efficient stick built and post & beam construction Sunday May 31. Green Building seminar offered on site. Geothermal system available to view. - May 21, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Sunny Hill Energy Welcomes New VP of Sales
Biographical sketch of David Bratton-Kearns vice-president of sales at Sunny Hill Energy. - May 21, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Bowen Family Homes Moves Up in Annual Rankings
As a result of their 2008 home closings, Bowen Family Homes moved up in both Builder Magazine's and Professional Builder Magazine's annual rankings. - May 21, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Professional Glass Artisan Makes a Professional Glass Frit Maker
Lincoln Distributors is proud to be the exclusive provider of the Frit Maker Pro. Designed by the company’s own Marko Boyer, the Frit Maker Pro is easy and comfortable to use and relies less on physical assertion. It is ideal for professional glass artisans who prefer to make their own glass frit from their scrap glass. - May 21, 2009 - Lincoln Distributors
Lincoln Distributors Carries the Latest Dichroic Glass
Lincoln Distributors, art glass wholesaler, carries the latest dichroic glass products from CBS, DichroMagic and World Glass. Their expanded selection of scrap glass packs makes dichroic glass extremely affordable for glass and jewelry artisans facing tough economical times. - May 21, 2009 - Lincoln Distributors