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Beacon Realty Capital Arranges Financing for Retail Center and FHA 202 Transaction
In addition to arranging large debt and equity transactions, Beacon Realty Capital has been actively closing smaller loans for their clients. Recently, Beacon arranged and closed a $1.58 million loan on South Town Mall located in Ottawa, Illinois. South Town Mall is anchored by national tenants... - May 09, 2009 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
On Site Energy Co., Inc. Is Selected as the Official "Power Source" for the Second Consecutive Year for the "Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair"
On Site Energy Co., Inc. the official “power source” for the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair had generators parked along the streets of Tribeca, silently providing power to the hundreds of power outlets required for the various sponsors and vendors that displayed and entertained the audience of thousands. In addition their generators provided power to all the Red Carpet events for the two weeks prior to the main event. - May 08, 2009 - On Site Energy
The Jones Company Builds Green Condominiums
In addition to building every house "Green" as a standard offering, The Jones Company is now also building "Green" condominiums. - May 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Select Sunrooms and Siding Receives Award for Excellence
Delaware-based builder of sunrooms was among over 150 dealers considered. - May 08, 2009 - Select Sunrooms and Siding
DAVACO’S Paul Hamer to Present at 2009 Commercial Construction Show. “Renovation Management Strategies” Seminar Scheduled for June 4
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Paul Hamer, executive vice president of sales, will participate in the 2009 Commercial Construction Show as a panelist in the seminar, “Renovation Management Strategies.” The presentation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 9:00 am, and will address the challenges associated with implementing nationwide, open-store rollouts, resets and renovations in retail environments. - May 08, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Enjoy Quality Service and Peace of Mind with ePipe Technology Plumbing Repair
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Passes ePipe Savings on to Customers. - May 08, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units
Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
The Jones Company Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest Growing
The Jones Company, a privately held builder in Franklin, TN, moved up in the rankings of the "Professional Builder Housing Giants Report" despite the current economic situation. - May 07, 2009 - The Jones Company
Frank Gatlin of Gatlin Development Company Announces Specialization of Wal-Mart Retail Shopping Centers
With commercial development slowing dramatically, Gatlin Development Company continues to expand throughout California with new retail shopping centers anchored by Wal-Mart stores. - May 07, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Lennar Virginia Begins Construction on Final Condominium Building at Heritage Hunt
Lennar recently started construction on their last condominium building at Heritage Hunt, a premier active adult community in Gainesville, Virginia. According to Brenda Sharp, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Virginia Division, almost half of the building’s 39 condos have... - May 07, 2009 - Lennar
Granville Professional Building Sold to K&K Holdings
K&K Holdings Granville WI, LLC, has purchased the Granville Professional Building, 9001 N. 76th Street, for $1,750,000, from Granville Professional Building, LLP. The 33,443 sq. ft. building is located just north of Brown Deer Road in a re-emerging area of the Park Place submarket. John Dulmes,... - May 07, 2009 - Siegel-Gallagher
Media Coverage Invited: Women Celebrate Mother's Day by Building South Bronx Habitat Homes, May 9
Reporters are invited to cover all-women volunteer construction crews as they celebrate Mother's Day on Sat., May 9, by building affordable Habitat-NYC homes in the South Bronx, NY. - May 07, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity - New York City
Chicago Homeowners Seeking High Return on Investment Upgrades: Top Chicagoland Designers and Builders Say Glass Finishes Add Real Value to Your House
Glass design elements like shower doors and back painted glass in kitchens are a popular finish designers and builders in the Chicago area are using to upgrade homes. Glass installation is also a real value in terms of aesthetic upgrade. But you need to know how to shop right and install well. Dean Harris is the owner of GlassWorks, a glass fabrication and solutions company serving Chicagoland for over 30 years. He is at the forefront of this smart trend in home value upgrade. - May 06, 2009 - GlassWorks
Expanding Broadband Could be Tourist Boon for Rural Regions
The new economic Stimulus Package’s proposed spending on broadband Internet access could prove to be a huge boon for recreational tourism and economic development in rural regions that could greatly benefit from tourists’ dollars, according to recreation planner Edwin Gardner of... - May 06, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
DAVACO Executes Store Closing Intiatives for Nationwide Retailers. Retail Services Provider Offers De-branding and Reverse Logistics with Speed and Efficiency.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is assisting clients with store closing initiatives, as more retailers look to capitalize on their most effective and productive retail spaces. DAVACO, which employs W-2 retail... - May 06, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO’S Restaurant Team Offers Value to National Chains. Service Company Executes Programs for Quick Service, Casual and Fine Dining.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), a national leading provider of retail and restaurant services, announced today that the company offers a wide range of services for national and regional restaurant chains, including remodel, re-image and special project programs. Utilizing specialized teams of... - May 06, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Sponsors Retailing Summit 2009. Two-Day Seminar Features Presentations and Networking with Leading Retail Strategists.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is sponsoring the Retailing Summit 2009, which will be held at the Dallas Galleria on October 1-2, 2009. The annual event is produced by the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas... - May 06, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. Named Remodeler of the Year
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, West Long Branch, New Jersey, continues to garner National Awards in the remodeling industry. The Company has previously been named to Remodeling Magazine’s GIG 50, named Monmouth County’s “Best of the Best,” won National awards for design + build additions, bathroom remodeling, and best marketing program. - May 06, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Atlanta Active Adult Builder Diversifies in Tough Economic Times
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta active adult builder, is diversifying in these tough economic times. With the addition of their new construction company, Jim Chapman will be helping the Atlanta housing market by completing foreclosed projects throughout Atlanta. - May 06, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Sharper Impressions Painting Proudly Supports Pound Hounds
Sharper Impressions Painting is excited to announce that they have entered their 3rd year as a proud supporter of Powell Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.), a local Pound Hounds dog fostering group. - May 06, 2009 - Sharper Impressions Painting
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
RealUp Announces Capital Development, LLC as Its Premier Lending Partner
Capital Development to offer free lending quotes on www.RealUp.com - May 05, 2009 - Capital Development
Tuscany Woods Offers Incentives During Spring Sales Event
Tuscany Woods, a new-homes community in Hampshire, Ill., is offering a choice of buyer incentives, now through May 10. - May 05, 2009 - Tuscany Woods Holdings, Inc.
Green Drinks Comes to Concord, New Hampshire
NH Green Builder, Zetland Homes LLC, and The Red Blazer Restaurant Bring Green Drinks Monthly Event to Concord, NH. - May 05, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
First Home Completed in Woodford
A new home community near Zebulon, NC. - May 04, 2009 - Woodford
Lennar Virginia Celebrates Colonial Heritage Information Center Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Presentation by James City County Administrator, Sandy Wanner. - May 03, 2009 - Lennar
Taylor & Syfan's Engineering Talents on Display at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Taylor & Syfan, a California-based structural engineering firm looked to for its experience with one-of-a-kind projects, led a team engineeers in the construction of The Bamboo Starscraper. - May 02, 2009 - Taylor & Syfan Consulting Engineers
Accent Construction Receives Trendsetter Award
Firm Recognized for Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices - May 02, 2009 - Accent Construction
Staffelbach Completes Project for Bluffview Management
Dallas-based Staffelbach has recently completed a project for Bluffview Management which focused on programming, space-planning, design and documentation for the 8,750 square foot corporate office on McKinney Avenue in Dallas. Described as “a perfect balance between luxury and... - May 02, 2009 - Staffelbach
New Company Eases Consumer Worries in Finding Dependable Contractors
Frustrating experiences with trade contractors motivated local Bath resident, Stacy Smith to start her own free referral service for homeowners looking for reputable contractors. - May 02, 2009 - Home Solutions of Northeast Ohio
Mark Baker, IBA Consultants, Receives LEED Professional Accreditation
For his thorough understanding of sustainable building practices and energy-efficient products, Mark Baker has received Professional Accreditation from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). - May 02, 2009 - IBA Consultants
BJAC Architect 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 Benjamin Ward has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U.S. - May 01, 2009 - BJAC
Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc., Responds to Cleaning Buildings Contaminated with Swine Flu Influenza a (H1N1)
"We are very concerned about the recent outbreak of the Swine Flu and have called an emergency meeting of all our Property Damage Appraisers to prepare our crews on the proper disinfecting procedures and required precautions to offer our services to the public and private sectors if this outbreak should continue to spread." - May 01, 2009 - Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc
Hanwha L&C Debuts Miraton a Lavish Premium Flooring Collection by HanStone™ to be Manufactured in North America
New product line complements company’s luxuriously expanded HanStone™ Fine Quartz Surface and Hanex® 100% Acrylic Surface. - May 01, 2009 - Hanwha L&C
Crana Electric, Inc. Commence Work on Interior Retail Fit-Outs at The Gateway Center, Bronx Terminal Market
Now entering its 7th year, Crana Electric, Inc. is rapidly establishing itself as a superior full service electrical contractor in the highly demanding niche of commercial interiors. The company has completed a myriad of interior projects, for many of the most prominent clients in New York... - May 01, 2009 - Crana Electric, Inc.
Sunny Hill Energy, Ningbo Solar Electric Sign 55 MW PV Solar Module Supply Deal
55 MW supply deal between solar electric financing company Sunny Hill Energy and PV solar manufacturer Ningbo Solar. - May 01, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Sterling Custom Homes Wins People's Choice Award in 2008 Parade of Homes in Rough Hollow
Sterling Custom Homes’ entry in the 2008 Parade of Homes was voted best of the six by the Parade attendees, and honored with the coveted People’s Choice Award. - April 30, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Jackson Design & Remodeling Wins National Chrysalis Award and Four San Diego Contractor of the Year Awards
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) is proud to announce the company has been honored with a national Chrysalis award and four San Diego Contractor of the Year (CoTY) awards. Judged by editors and writers of Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, Southern Living and Houseplans.com, the... - April 30, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Roto-Rooter Selects Porcelain Princess for Upcoming Book, Promotions
Cincinnati Woman to Grace the Cover of “Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat.” - April 30, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Balfour Beatty Construction in Joint Venture Awarded the Parkland Replacement Hospital
As part of a joint venture team known as BARA, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to manage construction of the Parkland Replacement Hospital for the Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. The 1.9 million-square-foot facility will replace the existing 55-year old hospital,... - April 29, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Habit for Humanity Goes Solar in Bullhead City, Arizona
Habitat for Humanity selects DJH Construction, Inc. to install a solar photovoltaic system to a residential project in Bullhead City, Arizona. - April 29, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Lennar Celebrates Local Talent at Their Artisan and Craft Show
Lennar, one of the nations leading homebuilders, is hosting an Artisan and Craft Show at their Colonial Heritage community in Williamsburg on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. According to Brenda Sharp, Director of Sales and... - April 29, 2009 - Lennar
Top Kitchen & Bath Remodeler Announces New Budget Friendly Service with ‘Wow’ Factor
New service offering for homeowners with graduations, weddings and other family gatherings approaching as well as those whose kitchens are less than five years old, but need to be perked up. - April 29, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Swine Flu Update: US Declares Public Health Emergency -- Gallaway Safety Offering CDC Recommended N95 Respirator Face Masks for Swine Flu Protection
Gallaway Safety & Supply offers a full range of N95 respirator surgical masks as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect individuals against the current outbreak of swine influenza. - April 28, 2009 - Gallaway Safety & Supply
Business Finance Consulting Practice Expanded by AEX Commercial Financing Group
AEX Commercial Financing Group has recently expanded their business finance consulting activities in response to a growing demand by small business owners for specialized help in dealing with problematic commercial lenders and more complicated small business loan procedures. The AEX commercial finance consulting efforts are designed to give businesses timely and effective strategies for dealing with the recent turmoil in financial and credit markets. - April 27, 2009 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Moonlight USA, Inc. Signs SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for East Coast Representation
Moonlight USA, Inc. President Dieter Kondek has signed an agreement with SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for representation on the East Coast of the United States. The agreement will provide a strong presence for Moonlight’s unique, unbreakable globe lighting to hotel and resort project designers. - April 27, 2009 - Moonlight USA, Inc.
Progress Continues on Iowa State’s Solar Decathlon Entry
An important piece to the energy-efficient design of the Interlock House, Iowa State University’s Solar Decathlon entry, fell into place when the structure was insulated with BioBased Insulation® on Earth Day. BioBased Insulation® manufactures and markets spray polyurethane foam... - April 26, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
Griptite Turns 88
Grip-Tite Manufacturing Company has turned 88 years old. Founded in Winterset, Iowa in 1921, the company has been manufacturing earth anchoring and foundation stabilization products for 88 years. The company is best known today for the Grip-Tite® Wall Anchor System. In the early years,... - April 25, 2009 - Grip-Tite Manufacturing
Custom Home of the Year for Design Awarded for an Unprecedented 2nd Time to John Lively & Associates
John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. This is the crowning achievement for the Dallas / Ft. Worth design firm who has a strong history of awards for industry-leading Architectural designs. - April 25, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
Nutri-Lawn Offers Ecologically Safe Solutions in Response to Provincial Pesticide Ban
Established and experienced in the realm of minimizing or eliminating the use of pesticides, Nutri-Lawn offers sound solutions for homeowners who may feel at a loss for solutions to maintain their home lawn, when the new provincial Cosmetic Pesticide Ban removes their ability to use these familiar products. - April 25, 2009 - Nutri-Lawn