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ForeRunner Sees Opportunity in North American Gas Development
Denver-based ForeRunner Corporation has announced an optimistic growth forecast for 2009. ForeRunner, a diversified project management and engineering firm with 250 employees, is headquartered in Denver, CO with offices in Rifle and Durango. Ranked as one of the top-twenty Best Companies to Work For in Colorado, ForeRunner provides a wide range of professional and field services to oil and gas industry clients across North America. - February 12, 2009 - ForeRunner Corporation
Simmons & White, Inc. Helps Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 714 Earn Their Engineer Activity Pins
West Palm Beach, Florida engineer firm helps local Cub Scout Pack earn their Engineer Activity Pins. - February 12, 2009 - Simmons & White, Inc.
Downers Grove Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Named 2008 National Customer Service Award Winner
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Marty Ceranec, longtime Downers Grove, IL franchise owner, with their national Customer Service Award for 2008. The award was presented at the annual convention, January 26th... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up Awards Project of the Year Award to Dania Beach Area Franchise
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Gary Stoltz, Dania Beach, FL franchise owner, with the prestigious Project of the Year award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual convention, January... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s 2008 Spirit of Success Honor Awarded to Charlotte Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tom Taube, Charlotte, NC franchise owner along with his wife Debi, with its Spirit of Success award for 2008. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Rookie of the Year Awarded to Knoxville Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Doug and Leigh Ann Sipos, Knoxville, TN franchise owners, with the honor “Rookie of the Year” award. - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Franny of the Year Awarded to Lynn Haven Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tim and Jan McCarty, Lynn Haven, FL franchise owners, with its top honor “Franny of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Linford Shortlisted for Contractor of the Year Award
UK building group Linford has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2009 Contractor of the Year award. Linford is one of seven companies competing for the title Contractor of the Year (up to £500m turnover) in Building magazine’s construction industry awards. The judges will be... - February 12, 2009 - Linford Group
Martel Bucks Recession and Ramps Up Production for Same Day Order Shipping
Unlike many companies in the process calibrator industry who are laying people off during this recession and pulling back inventory, Martel has positioned themselves to do the opposite. Their intent is to fill stock with their precision process calibrators, thereby enabling same day shipment on orders. - February 12, 2009 - Martel Electronics
Eastbrook Homes Introduces "Dreams and Designs" Seminars Offering New Home Buyers Access to Top Design Talent and Trends
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan home and community builder, today announced the new home design seminar series: "Dreams And Designs" offering prospective home buyers free access to top industry design talent and trends. Co-hosted by experts from The Pottery Barn; Homecrest Kitchen Trends; Delta Faucets and Huntington Bank the seminars begin February 26 and will be held at the Eastbrook Homes Design Creation Studio located in Grand Rapids. - February 12, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Improving Pediatric Care Through Medical Device Innovation
The Pediatric Medical Device Institute (PMDI) adds Schultz-Creehan LLC as an official sponsor to facilitate the design and development of high-quality medical devices. - February 11, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Prudential Homesale Explores the Availability of Financing for Homebuyers
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 11, 2009 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
Studio A Helps SC Medical College Win Preservation Award
This past spring, the 1802 Anderson House in downtown Charleston, once in complete disrepair, was transformed into much-needed office space for the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy. Last month, the Preservation Society of Charleston honored MUSC for its adaptive... - February 11, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Frank Harmon Wins Two Custom Home Design Awards
Two houses designed by Frank Harmon Architect PA of Raleigh, NC, have received 2009 Custom Home Design Awards in the “less than 3000 square feet” category. The awards are presented by Custom Home Magazine. The 1800-square-foot Strickland-Ferris house in Raleigh received the coveted... - February 11, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Promoting Economic Development in the New River Valley Through Forward-Looking Leadership
Schultz-Creehan’s CEO Nanci Hardwick appointed as Board Member by the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance. - February 08, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Western Log Home Supply is Pleased to Announce the Launch of Their New Website. The Website is a One Stop Shop of All Things Related to Log Cabins and Homes.
Western Log Home Supply is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The website is a one stop shop of all things related to log cabins and homes. They are a manufacturer of log homes with over 30 years in the industry. - February 07, 2009 - Western Log Home Supply
Bob Moore Construction Selected to Build 1 Million SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas
Arlington-based General Contractor Bob Moore Construction has been selected to build the 1,000,000 square foot Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas. This project will be located on the south side of Interstate 10 between the cities of Katy and Brookshire, just west of downtown Houston. - February 07, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group to Add 14 New Homesites in Walnut Creek
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company plans to build 14 additional homes in Walnut Creek, a single-family home community development in Raleigh. Walnut Creek is centrally located inside the Beltline in southeast Raleigh and within a 10-minute drive of... - February 07, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award
David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect
Jackson Design & Remodeling Wins 2009 CotY Award
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR), winner of the 2007 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics, today announced that is has been awarded a Regional CotY Award in the category of Residential Interior over $100,000. “We’re honored to be recognized for our work,” said Todd R. - February 06, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
Blake Products Reveals Ram Board Temporary Floor Protection for the Construction Industry
A new innovative reusable floor protection product designed to protect the floor during the building process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dents and scratches, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - February 06, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Thomas Concrete Receives Award of Excellence at 2008 Georgia Chapter American Concrete Institute Awards Ceremony
Thomas Concrete was recognized at the annual GA Chapter ACI Dan R. Brown Awards Presentation Ceremony with an Award of Excellence as the concrete supplier for the Arabia Mountain High School project in Dekalb County. Constructed by the Turner Construction Company, this project became the first... - February 05, 2009 - Thomas Concrete of Georgia, Inc.
International Builder’s Show Brings Jeff Benton Homes a New Outlook on Home Building
Las Vegas, NV a city known for its big lights, luxurious hotels and casinos, in recent months has been at the center of a real estate tornado that has swept through the US. However this week, Las Vegas was the site of an international conference on the building and selling of homes and proved to be... - February 04, 2009 - Jeff Benton Homes
Revolutionary Chicago-Based Real Estate Developer - Verdigris Group to Build LEED® Platinum Townhomes
Verdigris Group's newest development, Mesa Verde Townhomes is setting out to achieve LEED Platinum Certification under the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building standard - LEED for Homes. - February 04, 2009 - Verdigris Group
Basonas Construction Corporation Finishes Park Avenue Project
Basonas Construction Corporation, a building restoration and construction company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, is pleased to announce the completion of its latest project located at 1225 Park Avenue in New York City. The sixteen floor, pre-war residential structure received a new roof as... - February 04, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
New ‘Aspect’ Peel and Stick Metal Tiles from ACP
ACP has introduced a new decorative metal tile that provides the look of custom metal backsplash and wall paneling at a fraction of the cost of custom metal installations. Whether you are remodeling an entire room or simply accenting a small area, Aspect™ architectural metal tiles create an... - February 04, 2009 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products
Nations Roof Install Energy Efficient Roof System for San Diego Airport
Nations Roof a leader in energy efficient roof systems and solar is proud to install a new energy saving cool roof and insulation system at the San Diego Regional Airport. - February 03, 2009 - Nations Roof
Tampa's Premier Land Surveying Firm Introduces "Green Surveying"
SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping becomes an industry leader in "Going Green" in Tampa, Florida. - February 03, 2009 - SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping
Post-Ike Roof Damage Lingering in Houston & Texas Flat Roofing Face Devastating, Persistent Leaks
Houston roofs, particularly flat roofs, are still suffering potentially devastating effects from Hurricane Ike, says Houston roofing expert Mike Gallagher. Storm winds caused building movement and put extra stress on potential flat roof leak areas. - February 02, 2009 - Gallagher's Construction
Frank Harmon Designs "Green" Oyster Research Hatchery
Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh is designing a thoroughly “green,” 12,000-square-foot Oyster Research Hatchery facility on the Coastal Marine Sciences campus at UNC-Wilmington for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. The project is an outgrowth of a study Harmon worked... - February 01, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Five Star Franchisee Expands Into St. George, Utah
Five Star expands further into Utah territory with Colin Villicana’s purchase of the St. George market. - February 01, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Julie LaTerra Homes Showcases a ‘Green’ Home at Open House on Saturday, January 31st
Tour an Energy-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Custom Home in Charlotte, NC. - January 31, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Pinnacle Contracting Completes Renovation for Alter Trading Corporation
Pinnacle Contracting, Inc. of Clayton, MO recently completed a 32,000-square foot office renovation for the west St. Louis County headquarters of Alter Trading Corporation. - January 31, 2009 - Pinnacle Contracting, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Unveils New Web Site
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC has announced the unveiling of the company’s new Web site at www.royaloaksbg.com. Designed by The King Partnership, the new Web site offers detailed descriptions for each of the 10 Royal Oaks Building Group communities located in Raleigh, Holly Springs,... - January 31, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
American West Homes Grand Opens Lexington - Homes from $188,500
American West Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada grand opens its newest neighborhood - Lexington in Highlands Ranch. The home designs start at $188,500 and range from 1,216 to 2,188 square feet with up to 4 bedrooms. - January 30, 2009 - American West Homes
Innovative Home Concepts Launches Inno-Maxx Lifetime Window
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc and Milgard Windows & Doors have teamed up to launch the Inno-Maxx Lifetime Warranty Window. - January 30, 2009 - Innovative Home Concepts, Inc
“'One Stop Micro Shop’ Featured Internationally”
Schultz-Creehan LLC’s extensive manufacturing capabilities featured internationally in Commercial Micro Manufacturing Magazine. - January 30, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
CH2M Hill & InteliSum Work Together and Look to the Future
InteliSum Inc. and CH2M Hill have signed an MSA to move forward in critical infrastructure projects. - January 30, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
Kelly Fink Named 2008 Marketing Director of the Year at Annual Awards Gala
Fink honored at The Nationals gala celebration held on Jan. 20 in Las Vegas. - January 29, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Amanda Holloway Earns National Council for Interior Design Qualification
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Amanda Holloway, interior designer, has earned the National Council for Interior Design Qualification... - January 29, 2009 - BJAC
All 3M Fasara Decorative Films Available
Energy Products Distribution (EPD) now carries the entire line of 3M Fasara Decorative Films. - January 28, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
C&C Launches C&C Capital Advisors
Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International today officially launched a new special assets services division within the C&C Capital group, called C&C Capital Advisors. Current economic and capital market conditions have created a unique financial environment in which this group is uniquely positioned to advise. - January 28, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Architect Jeffrey R. Zokas, AIA, Named 2009 President of American Institute of Architects Detroit
Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on AIA Detroit Board of Directors. - January 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
DAVACO Retail Services Demonstrates "Strength in Numbers." Leading Provider Offers Value to Clients Since 1990.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced that the company continues to remain a solid business offering value to the “who’s who of retailers”, despite today’s uneasy economical times. DAVACO, which was established in 1990,... - January 28, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Capital Remodeling New Feature
The best New feature for homeowners to request when getting new replacement windows. Capital Remodeling Inc. has been the leader in replacement windows for decades and now their new revolutionary Ultrashield Shield glass package with Climaguard SPF technology is helping homeowners in ways never... - January 28, 2009 - Capital Remodeling Inc.
Olympic Landscape Brings Some Peace and Quiet to the Tacoma Home & Garden Show: Tacoma Dome, January 28 – February 1
Get loads of garden information and inspiration at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show. When you’re ready for a break, visit Olympic Landscape’s Simply Elegant display to find refuge from the hustle and bustle of the showroom floor. - January 25, 2009 - Olympic Landscape and Irrigation
Xten Industries Gains Local Coverage in BizTimes Magazine
Xten Industries featured in BizTimes for new British product, Bikebins. - January 25, 2009 - Xten Industries
Xten Industries Announces 2009 Trade Show Schedule
Xten Industries to show at five trade shows in 2009. - January 25, 2009 - Xten Industries
Jim Chapman Communities Impresses Homeowners with a ‘Sense of Community’
Jim Chapman’s award-winning community, Brookhaven of East Cobb, offers homeowners aged 55 and better more than a new home designed specifically for their age group, it also provides them with a new way of life. Exceptional amenities and regular community events ensure that residents at... - January 25, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Retailers Can Gain Market Share During Economic Downturn. DAVACO Retail Services Implements Programs That Build Strong Brands.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is assisting its retail and restaurant clients as they seek partners to implement strategic programs across their fleet of stores. In an effort to maximize market... - January 24, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.