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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
Ross Construction, Inc. Selected as the First Builder for Woodford
Builder Selected for New Home Community Near Zebulon, NC. - April 25, 2009 - Woodford
The Price is Right at Lennar’s New Home Auction Event
Prospective homebuyers are invited to “Come On Down” to Lennar’s “Name Your Price” New Home Auction event. - April 25, 2009 - Lennar
NJ Financial Services Makes Multi-Million Dollar Church Loan to Hope Cathedral
NJ Financial Services loans $2.1 million to Hope Cathedral for acquisition of new church property for their growing ministry. - April 25, 2009 - nj financial services
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
Popular Commercial Capital Expands Hotel Financing Programs
Popular Commercial Capital (PCC) has expanded their Hotel Loan programs to target budget flagged hotels with loan sizes in the $1-5 million range with a specific target on smaller markets to 80% LTV. Darin Young runs PCC and is in charge of hotel loan expansion programs. "Most hotel... - April 24, 2009 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Introducing “Moonlight Art Collection UNIQUE” Indoor/Outdoor Globe Lights from Germany
Magnificent in appearance with artistic expressions of shape and color, Moonlight Art Collection UNIQUE is the newest offering from Moonlight USA, Inc. Released this month, these one-of-a-kind works of art have unique designs incorporating colorful circles, stripes, swirls and streaks inside the depths of a thick, unbreakable dome. No two globes are identical. - April 24, 2009 - Moonlight USA, Inc.
Surface Consulting Completes Smallwood Project
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting is pleased to announce the completion of the façade for a luxury home at The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. O’Guin collaborated with BCB Homes to provide an exquisite exterior with references to the Spanish Revival style... - April 24, 2009 - Surface Consulting
Staffing News from CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc. (CLD)
CLD Consulting Engineers makes several staff announcements. - April 24, 2009 - CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Lennar Announces Plans for New Homes at Foxbank Plantation
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar recently announced plans to build single family homes at Foxbank Plantation, a new master-planned community in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Lennar will build homes in two of the community’s villages, Cottonhope and The Boulevard and will offer seven... - April 24, 2009 - Lennar
Popular Commercial Capital Expands Church Lending Programs
Popular Commercial Capital has expanded its Church Loan programs to target established churches nationwide needing to refinance existing debt. - April 23, 2009 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
E&B Paving Promotes Jason Richmond to Business Development Position
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, announced Jason Richmond, 32, has been promoted to Corporate Business Development Manager, a new position at the company. He will be responsible for identifying, securing and managing business development... - April 23, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
NonBankLender Funds It First Commercial Real Estate Loan Through New Internet Based Broker Portal
NonBankLender officially launched its website on April 15, 2009 to serve as a web based portal to allow brokers and consumers to directly access secondary lending markets, which until now have been reserved for only traditional Banks. - April 23, 2009 - NonBankLender
Patti Parsley, New Home Consultant for Lennar Receives Gold Hammer Award from the Sales and Marketing Council of the Peninsula Housing and Builders Association
Patti Parsley, of Lennar, Receives Gold Hammer Award from the Sales and Marketing Council. - April 23, 2009 - Lennar
BJAC’s Dan Ludwig 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 Dan Ludwig, project architect at BJAC, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - April 23, 2009 - BJAC
Hardin Construction Company Named Top General Contractor
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been featured in the Triangle Business Journal as one of the Triangle’s top 25 general contractors. Rankings were based on 2008 Triangle gross... - April 23, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
The Green Team CT Sponsors Recycling at the Green Earth Fair in Westport CT, Homeowners and the Public Can Recycle Household Batteries and CFL Bulbs
The Green Team CT will be at the Green Earth Fair located at 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT Saturday, April 25th from 11am - 4 pm. The Green Team is committed to helping the community go green. Homeowners can come and practice green living by getting rid of their household batteries and... - April 22, 2009 - The Green Team CT LLC
Enjoy Retirement in a New Home Today
Learn How the New Reverse for Purchase Mortgage Can Help You Achieve Your Goal - April 22, 2009 - Lennar
Zetland Homes LLC of New Hampshire and Westchester Modular Homes Join to Offer Green Custom Homes
Zetland Homes LLC of New Hampshire Joins with Westchester Modular Homes to Offer Custom Modular Homes Focusing on Energy Efficient and Green Homes. - April 22, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Constructive Trade LLC Announces Partnership with Green Building Projects
Today, the buzz in the construction project industry is all about going ‘green’. But what exactly does that mean? And what’s the most cost-effective method of going about it? - April 22, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC
Skylift Lands the Leading Role with Bennylite
Following the successful launch of Bennylite’s new film lighting unit at the prestigious British Society of Cinematographers Show, Nationwide Platforms’ vehicle mount division, Skylift, has designed and manufactured a bespoke frame enabling the lighting unit to be used on their 44, 50... - April 22, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Land Title Training Class
There is a need for trained land title abstractors. It is anticipated the development of the Haynesville Shale will continue for the next two decades. According to local professionals, land title abstractors working in the area of the Haynesville Shale typically earn between $45,000 to $90,000... - April 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Green Nanotech Helps Consumers and Industry Save Money While Saving the Earth
Nanotechnology has been the talk of science for creating new drug delivery systems and making electronics smaller, but a U.S. company, Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Ticker: INTK), has brought nanotech down to earth and made it ‘green’ at the same time. The company’s approach to... - April 21, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC
Element Kitchen Remodeling of Wayne Expands Remodeler Service Area to Ardmore and Malvern Pennsylvania
Previously exclusively servicing homes in Wayne PA, Element Kitchen and Bath Remodeling of Wayne Pennsylvania recently expanded their service area to include homes in Ardmore and Malvern Pennsylvania. - April 21, 2009 - Element Kitchen and Bath Design
Bob Moore Construction Completes First Industrial Project in Texas to Be Registered as a Gold Facility for LEED Core and Shell
Bob Moore has completed the Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas on behalf of Flaherty Development. This 1.16 million SF business park is believed to be the first industrial project to be registered as a Gold facility for LEED Core and Shell in the state of Texas. This high-profile 70-acre project is part of the same "Champion Arlington" strategic community development plan that includes the Texas Rangers' Ballpark in Arlington and the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. - April 19, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 274 Units in Charlotte
Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. commenced construction at Ansley Falls, a 274 unit Class A apartment community located in Charlotte, NC. The project is owned by a group of private investors and was developed by Hathaway Properties, Inc. and affiliate of Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. The... - April 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Global Maritime Snags Multiple Contracts
Offshore oil and gas drilling majors Ensco International and Diamond Offshore has turned to marine accommodations leader Global Maritime Solutions, LLC to provide multiple ABS approved A-60 fire rated high-specification modular buildings for quick ship delivery. Ensco has ordered two ABS certified... - April 19, 2009 - Global Maritime Solutions, LLC
Gov. Rendell Looks to Riverview Homes for Modular Leadership
Chair of the Board, Doug Rehak named to serve on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council. - April 19, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
IBA Consultants Secures Contract to Provide Services for The New Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital
To ensure a strong exterior protects people and resources on the inside, The Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital hires IBA Consultants for it's new medical center in Hollywood, Fla. IBA adds this project to its growing portfolio of prominent health facilities. - April 19, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Pathway Landscape and ParadiseFSLandscaping Announce Strategic Partnership
Local Arizona landscapers team up to provide powerful, cost-effective, full service landscape services throughout Arizona. - April 19, 2009 - Pathway Landscape
4th Dimension PCB Obtains ITAR Registration
4th Dimension PCB, Inc., a provider of printed circuit board (PCB) design services, announced today that it has obtained International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registration. Administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), under authority... - April 19, 2009 - 4th Dimension PCB
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
NH Home Builder Offering Dinner Seminar on Building a Custom Modular Home and Green Building
Zetland Homes LLC and Westchester Modular Homes Present Free Dinner Seminar on Building A Custom Modular Home and Green Building with Modular Technology on May 7. - April 18, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Birdair, Inc. Co-Sponsors Architectural Lecture at the University of Buffalo
Architect and Structural Engineer Charles Walker Speaks to Students, Local Architects on the Technical Realization of Complex Structures at Third Annual Birdair Lecture. - April 18, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Highland Homes Announces Winter Haven New Homes at Crescent View
Highland Homes is happy to announce the addition of yet another Winter Haven community. Crescent View is a community just off 653 near the Chain of Lakes Elementary school. This community will be a compliment to one of Highland Homes other communities, Mandolin II off Ruby Lake Road. Prices start... - April 18, 2009 - Highland Homes
Homes 2 Order Announces: Free Seminar "Custom Home Building Made Easy and Green"
Free Informational Seminar about how people can afford a custom luxury home at less cost, less time utilizing Modular construction. The Free Seminar is at Paramus Park Mall, Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 at 7pm at the Main Center Court. - April 17, 2009 - Homes 2 Order
Stiles Announces New York Life will be Signature Tenant at Lake Shore Plaza II
Fortune 100 Company Signs 28,230-Square-Foot Lease Agreement at Energy-Efficient Office Building in Sunrise - April 17, 2009 - Stiles
The Falls River Town Center Spring Fling: Dog Days of Spring Will be Held on April 25, 2009
On April 25, 2009, Falls River Town Center will host the annual Spring Fling: The Dog Days of Spring from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The day will feature a giant bounce house, slides and basketball hoops for the children, arts and crafts, live music, and great food, many Falls River Discounts plus a... - April 17, 2009 - Falls River Properties Group
ToxicRisk.com Combines Latest EPA Toxic Release Inventory Data with Google Maps
In 1996 MapCruzin.com created the very first U.S. based interactive toxic release maps on the internet. This led to developing the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) maps for Environmental Defense Fund's Scorecard project in 1997. Since then, MapCruzin.com has developed many other map-based environmental internet projects because they believe that increased public awareness results in reducing risks. ToxicRisk.com, based on EPA Toxic Release Data with Google Maps, builds on this history. - April 17, 2009 - MapCruzin
Homeowners Can Earn Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Expanded provisions in existing programs now make it possible for homeowners to earn up to $1,500 in tax credits for energy-efficient improvements. BioBased Insulation® can help homeowners qualify. - April 17, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
D'Orazio Contracting Invites the Community to an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Wednesday April 22, 2009
D’Orazio Contracting and RE/MAX Alliance, Inc. invites the community to an Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2009 at North Creek Estates 8385 Opal Drive Westland, Michigan 48185. - April 17, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
Roto-Rooter Seeks Submissions for Upcoming Book
Roto-Rooter on the Lookout for Strange, Weird and True Plumbing Tales. - April 17, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Two Move-in Ready Homes Available at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes' Deerfield Green community currently has two move-in ready townhomes available with presales available on the remaining home sites. - April 17, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Eola Capital Leases Over 15,000-Square-Feet of Office Space in Charlotte
Eola Capital, an Orlando-based real estate investment company, recently leased over 15,000-square-feet of office space in four of its Charlotte properties. The newly leased properties and tenants include Futurity First Insurance Group, Inc. at One Pinebrook Plaza, Graycor Construction Company, Inc. - April 17, 2009 - Eola Capital
PCA Award Wise Property Care for Damp & Timber Innovation
PCA (Property Care Assocaition) award Wise Property Care for its excellence in damp proofing, woodworm and dry & wet rot innovation. - April 17, 2009 - Wise Property Care
CounterCrete Announces GreenCrete Countertop Availability
CounterCrete is pleased to introduce their new line of quality countertops to the marketplace. The new GreenCrete series is CounterCrete’s new environmentally friendly countertops that are now in production. GreenCrete countertops are integrated with 100% recycled glass and a cement binder that produces an eye catching finish and is a great addition to any home or business. GreenCrete surfaces can also be used as table tops, bathroom partitions, floors, wall coverings. - April 16, 2009 - CounterCrete, LLC
Lakeland Floorplan Features Special Pricing at Bowen Family Homes' Hanover Pointe
Special pricing will be available on the Lakeland floorplan for a limited time only at Hanover Pointe. - April 16, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Portuguese Businesses Offered Marketing Help by British Marketing Magician
Recession hit Portuguese businesses are to be offered free marketing advice by the man the BBC refer to as the Marketing Magician. UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is offering business marketing advice in a series of consultancy surgeries planned at venues in Lisbon and the Algarve during... - April 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates