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Newbrier Launches Productivity Blog
Newbrier has announced today the addition of the Productivity Thinking blog focused on business productivity to their company website. - February 22, 2009 - Newbrier LLC
Capital Pacific Sales and Transaction Volume 40% Above Industry Average in 2008, Beating the Odds in a Challenging Market: Ranked as Top Broker by Real Capital Analytics
Capital Pacific, a leading commercial investment brokerage firm, outperformed the commercial real estate industry by 40% in 2008, in terms of both sales volume and number of transactions. Based on these results, Real Capital Analytics, a global research and consulting firm focused exclusively on... - February 22, 2009 - Capital Pacific
Five Star Painting Ranked as One of the Fastest Growing Franchises in North America
Entrepreneur’s Magazine ranks Five Star Painting amongst North America’s fastest growing franchises. - February 21, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Royal Oaks Building Group Names Builder Sales Representative for Southern Oaks
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that Larry Moff has been named the new on-site builder sales agent for Southern Oaks, a residential community located in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Moff has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry as a marketing and... - February 21, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Five Star Franchisee Expands Into Denver (South), Colorado
Kevin Lyons expands Five Star Painting further into Colorado with his purchase of the Denver (South) market. - February 21, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Five Star Painting Ranked Amongst "Best of the Best" for 2009
AllBusiness, a D&B Company, recognizes Five Star Painting as one of its “AllStar Franchise” winners. - February 21, 2009 - Five Star Painting
SteelMaster Buildings Embraces Past and Future After 27 Years in Business
SteelMaster Buildings, the global leader in manufacturing and sales of arched steel buildings commemorates 27 years in business. - February 21, 2009 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Model Home Now Open at Concord Mill
Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta's leading active adult developer, is pleased to announce the opening of the model home at its newest endeavor into the West Cobb new home market, Concord Mill. This neighborhood is the company's first non-age-restricted single-family development and is the perfect... - February 21, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Steadfast Companies Announce Formation of New Real Estate Opportunity Investment Entity
The Steadfast Companies have recently joined with M3 Development to form Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC, an operating company created to capitalize on the current real estate market distress by targeting deeply discounted debt and equity purchase opportunities in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada... - February 20, 2009 - Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC
Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner
RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Hathaway Completes 4 Go Zone Apartment Projects Ahead of December 31st, 2008 Deadline
Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of four GO Zone apartment projects on the Gulf Coast. All four communities were built as Class A, garden style apartments and consisted of a total of 1,045 units. The four projects are Ansley Walk in Lafayette, LA, Ansley... - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Hathaway Properties, Inc. Hires New Employee
Hathaway Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Burt Wilkerson as Director of Hathaway’s Governmental Housing division. Mr. Wilkerson is a member of the State Bar of Georgia having received a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law. In addition to his legal career, Mr. - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
Homebuyers Discover Julie’s Jewel Box Collection
Small Homes for a Simpler, Greener Way of Life - February 20, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Graham Landscape Architecture Lands in Architectural Digest
An Eastern shore estate landscaped by Annapolis architect Jay Graham and his team at Graham Landscape Architecture makes its public debut in the March issue of Architectural Digest. The article, “An Eastern Shore Idyll,” features the home and property on San Domingo creek in Talbot... - February 20, 2009 - Graham Landscape Architecture
Energy Star Celebration, Westland Michigan
D’Orazio Contracting Corporation celebrates their ENERGY STAR status. Maintaining commitment to encourage all Americans to join with millions of others and take small steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. - February 20, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
Hispanic Entrepreneur, Local Franchise Owner of CertaPro Painters, Launches Restocking Campaign for the Maryland Food Bank
Lorena Streb, local business owner of CertaPro Painters, has developed a program to attempt to restock the Maryland Food Bank's pantry by reaching out to her customer base. She arranged for two Baltimore area Sherwin Williams paint stores, Hunt Valley and Timonium, to be the drop-off point for donations of canned goods. The CertaPro SOUPerBowl canned food drive runs from February 1 through April 1, 2009. - February 20, 2009 - Streb Enterprises, DBA CertaPro Painters
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 264 Units in Knoxville
Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. commenced construction on a 264 unit Class A apartment community in Knoxville, TN. The project is owned by The Legends at Washington Pike, LLC, a subsidiary of United Residential Properties out of Macon, GA. The project is well located in the center of a 100+/-... - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Birdair, Inc. Awarded Red Bull Arena Contract
New Soccer Stadium to Receive State-of-the-Art Roof and Cladding Systems. - February 20, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Prudential Homesale Stresses the Importance of Good Credit
Prudential Homesale recently teamed up with FOX 43’s Better PA to bring current and relevant real estate news to Central Pennsylvania. This partnership rendered a series of interviews between Melanie Gardner, FOX 43 newscaster, and Rod Messick, Prudential Homesale’s Chief Financial... - February 20, 2009 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
Shaping the Future of Naval Aircraft with Northrop Grumman
Schultz-Creehan awarded contract with global security and technology leader to develop aircraft landing pads. - February 20, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Minnesota Siding Solutions is Announcing Their New Location and in House Solution Center Show Floor. Look for Their Sign Just Off Hwy 101 and Cty Rd 36 in Rogers, MN
Minnesota Siding Solutions is a full service general contractor that has taken the average services you would receive as a consumer to another level above and beyond what you would expect from your everyday contractor. The name definitely doesn't say it all. MSS started out as an installer for... - February 19, 2009 - Minnesota Siding Solutions
VanDenBosch Facilitates Local Home Makeover - Scottsdale Windows and Door Company Donates Supplies and Provides Installation
VanDenBosch Doors and Windows has teamed up with Stardust Building Supplies and Angels On Call to renovate family’s impaired home. - February 19, 2009 - VanDenBosch Doors and Windows
American Council of Engineering Recognizes Lochner's Life Dimensional 3D Project
The ACEC awards H.W. one of its Excellence Awards for a project which used a new technology in its project. - February 19, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
Over Green Concrete, New Primer Formulation Slashes Floor Installation Time
Stonhard, the world leader in seamless, resinous floor, wall and lining systems, now offers a primer suitable for application over green (newly poured) concrete, drastically speeding up the installation process. - February 19, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
Kitchen Tune-Up Announces Advanced Home Improvement Professional Certification Program
Kitchen Tune-Up, the leading kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, announces the launch of an advanced home improvement and remodeling certification program for their franchise owners. The program is designed to ensure the highest level of professionalism and expertise in the minor home remodeling industry. - February 19, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Completes Building for Green Professionals Course
Mark Johnson Custom Homes is proud to recognize Kevin Johnson’s completion of Green Building for Professionals Course. Completing the Green Professional Builder course solidifies Mark Johnson Custom Homes as a versatile organization that combines high end quality construction with environmentally responsible building. Mark Johnson Custom Homes not only specializes in new Green home construction, but they also make renovations to existing properties. - February 19, 2009 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes
DJH Construction, Inc. Announces the Completion of a 19.44 kW Residential Solar System in Santa Ana, California
DJH Construction, Inc., an Orange County based solar integration company, announced the completion of a 19.44 kW residential solar photovoltaic project in Santa Ana, California. This project is an excellent example of how DJH Construction, Inc. leveraged it’s unique engineering and design... - February 18, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Rainharvesting Systems Ltd, One of the Largest Rainwater Harvesting Businesses in the UK, Launches a New Garden Rainwater System
Rainharvesting Systems Ltd, part of the Greenshop Group based in Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, which works in both the residential and commercial sectors, has launched a new garden irrigation system. The new launch coincides with the timing of the new British Standard Code of Practice for... - February 18, 2009 - Rainharvesting Systems Ltd
Component Engineers Inc. and New England Welding Collaborate on Project
Component Engineers Inc. (C.E.I.) of Wallingford, CT and New England Welding, Inc. (N.E.W.) of Avon, MA are pleased to announce their collaboration on a substantial and exciting manufacturing project. - February 18, 2009 - Component Engineers Inc.
Mott's Teaming with the Community
Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction's Al Petrangeli Receives Community Service Award
Division President and wife recognized for volunteer efforts within local community. - February 16, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Scrap Metal Recycling Project
Universal Wrecking Corp. recently completed a project that consisted of the purchase of scrap metal as well as various obsolete equipment from a private client. Universal Wrecking Provides scrap metal recycling and brokering services nationwide. - February 16, 2009 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Selective Demolition Project in Maryland
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the selective demolition of fire damaged building in Maryland. Universal Wrecking Corp. (UWC) was contracted to provide selective demolition services due to their extensive experience with fire and storm damaged structures as well as their commitment to an aggressive schedule and a competitive bid price. - February 16, 2009 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Stone Creek Repair Sees Opportunity for Real Estate Sellers
Stone Creek Repair and Maintenance, in business since 2003 recently relocated from Gilbert, Arizona to Queen Creek, Arizona and continues to provide repair and maintenance services on residential properties located in Phoenix and the East Valley suburbs. Stone Creek Repair will prep your property... - February 16, 2009 - Stone Creek Repair and Maintenance
Bowen Family Homes to Host Free Homebuyer Seminar
Homebuyer seminar, entitled Understanding the Power of Credit scores, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the Bowen Family Homes' corporate office in Duluth. - February 15, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Granite Countertop Atlanta Introduces a Quartz Countertop
Marble Supplier announces the release of Masada Stone in Atlanta and Alpharetta Georgia. - February 15, 2009 - G & L Marble Inc
Unique Raleigh Design & Courier Service Supplies IKEA
IKEA fanatics in central and eastern NC will have a Raleigh connection to IKEA Charlotte through Eco-modernism, a Raleigh based kitchen & bath design company focused on simple, efficient and eco-sensitive design. In addition to designing with IKEA cabinet components, Eco-modernism also provides regular IKEA shopping & delivery services to save multiple car trips. - February 14, 2009 - Eco-modernism
Chattanooga Heated Floors Partners with Speedheat US for Distribution, Sales, and Installation Services
Speedheat US of Atlanta, Georgia announces partnership with Chattanooga Heated Floors to install, resell, and distribute their energy efficient electric radiant floor heating systems in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area. - February 14, 2009 - Chattanooga Heated Floors
Solar Tech South to Lead in Local New Energy Economy Solar Installation Company Launches in Partnership with Schüco
Solar Tech South, a premier solar energy installation company, opens this week in Chapel Hill, N.C. The company offers integrated photovoltaic and thermal solar systems for commercial and residential application, completely customized to fit each client's needs. Solar Tech South has partnered with the German company Schüco and is the exclusive installer of the solar energy systems for the Southeast. Schüco's systems are virtually maintenance-free, cost-effective, and aesthetically pleasing. - February 14, 2009 - Solar Tech South
AIA Detroit and Lawrence Tech Faculty Members LeRoy and Veryser Headline Forum on Sustainable Architecture
Lawrence Tech in Southfield will host the free Feb. 17 event from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - February 14, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Royal Oaks Building Group Names Builder Sales Representative for Walnut Creek
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that Kay McRae has been named the new on-site builder sales agent for Walnut Creek, a residential community located in Raleigh. McRae has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and is an active member of the... - February 14, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Niche Interiors Democratizes Design
Designer Focuses on Educating Clients, Monthly Newsletter Provides Professional Design Tips, Informational Design Blog, and Free Tip February Special. - February 14, 2009 - Niche Interiors
Rowena Macaraeg Named President of RipBang Studios
RipBang Founding Partner Rowena Macaraeg will oversee quality control as the firm’s work becomes increasingly focused on experiential branding and environmental graphics. - February 13, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Poor Economy Means Tough Times for Pool Owners
A Better Pool Company, located in Burlington Ontario, has released a website tutorial designed to help frugal people locate leaks in their own swimming pool without the need for a service professional. The tutorial acts as an interactive and educational leak detection tool for pool owners. - February 13, 2009 - A Better Pool Company
Living Greener in the Lowcountry
Award-winning “green” architect Whitney Powers of Studio A, Inc. in Charleston, South Carolina, offers common sense tips for embracing eco-friendly living in an article in this month’s South Carolina Woman magazine. In her article, entitled “Taking A Turn Towards A... - February 13, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
New Green Office Building in Cupertino Ready for Occupancy
Construction on Cupertino Crossing was completed establishing one of the first office buildings in Cupertino built to LEED-silver specifications ready for occupancy. The 102,360 square foot (sf) two-story building was developed by Tantau Investments LLC, a joint venture between principals Ralph Borelli of Borelli Investment Company, John Salera of Freestone Properties, Ron Tate of Tate Diversified Development and Larry Wallerstein of Advantage Real Estate Solutions. - February 13, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Birdair Tensile Roofing Structure Remains Intact 35 Years Later
University of La Verne Boasts World’s First Permanent Tensioned Membrane Roof. - February 13, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Polish Media Seek UK "Ekspert" Advice on Branding a Country
During coffee break at a recent Marketing Masterclass UK marketing “ekspert”, Stefan Drew was surprised by a telephone call seeking his advice. The call was from Poland where a reporter wished to interview him about how countries like Poland, Namibia and China can brand... - February 13, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Free Marble Medallion Design Service Attracts US Customers
Stone Pride’s Free Marble Medallion Program has attached interests of many US customers. Customers from California to Pennsylvania have taken advantage of the free service and had their medallions designed by Stone Pride. - February 13, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Former Navy SEAL Takes Aim at San Diego Energy Bills
A former Navy SEAL Sniper, Chris Sajnog, is using infrared technology he learned during his 20 years of service to help businesses and homeowners in San Diego, CA lower their utility bills. He recently launched Home Energy Audit Technicians (HEAT) and has some great advice on cost-effective ways to lower your utility bills. - February 12, 2009 - Home Energy Audit Technicians