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IBA Consultants Names Gary Shaw Regional Account Manager for the West Coast
Mark Baker, president of IBA Consultants, Inc., announces the promotion of Gary Shaw to regional account manager, West Coast. In his new position, Shaw will work out of the company’s Las Vegas office and be responsible for projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and... - January 14, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Lightswitch Expansion Addresses Environmental and Budget Challenges for Architects, Owners and Developers
Lightswitch architectural has added a focus to the requirements of architectural projects as economic challenges have highlighted the need for architects, owners and developers to use lighting designers, whose services bridge the gap between vision and installation, eliminating costly mistakes in placement, selection, and efficiency. - January 14, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
BJAC Names New Project Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Dan Ludwig has joined the firm as a project architect. In this position, Ludwig will design and develop architectural drawings and specifications for... - January 14, 2009 - BJAC
Denver Heating Contractor Earns Coveted Angie's List Super Service Award for Second Year
Builder's Heating and Air Conditioning has earned Angie's List Super Service Award which reflects company's consistently high level of customer service for second year in a row. Company has provided this level of service for 59 years. - January 13, 2009 - Builder's Heating & Air Conditioning
Senior Advocates Score in Down Market
Senior advocate duo finds burgeoning demand in developing senior care facilities despite real estate woes. - January 11, 2009 - NationWide Group
Commercial Duct Cleaning Company Earns Safety Award
Hughes Environmental wins Safety Award for the Third Consecutive Year. - January 11, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
Schultz-Creehan LLC Chosen by The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining
As an NCDMM Alliance Partner Schultz-Creehan LLC will address and support the broad manufacturing and machining needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its Suppliers. - January 10, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Air Conditioning and Heating System Give Away for Needy Arizona Family
Magic Touch Mechanical, Inc. an Air Conditioning, Heating, and Indoor Air Quality Contractor based in Mesa, Arizona donates a free HVAC System to a needy Arizona family. - January 09, 2009 - Magic Touch Mechanical, Inc.
From Healthcare to Hospitality: IBA Consultants Secures Prominent Miami Projects
For more than a decade, IBA Consultants has provided a wide range of expert services to the construction industry to meet any building envelope need. Today, Mark Baker, president of IBA, proudly announces the addition of two Miami contracts for the firm’s expanding hotel/resort and medical... - January 09, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Highland Homes Opens Phase II at Oakford Estates
Oakford Estates is quality community by Highland Homes, and the recently released Phase II has exactly what homebuyers are searching for in a new home. Most of the success of Phase I in this community is attributed to referrals from current homeowners, which speaks volumes about this extraordinary community in Lakeland, FL. - January 09, 2009 - Highland Homes
Atlanta-Based General Contractor Starnes Oswalt Receives National Green Accreditation
Starnes Oswalt Retail Services, Inc. of Atlanta, GA and Tucson, AZ has announced that C. Lee Oswalt, partner and President, recently earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) status in Building and Design from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED... - January 09, 2009 - Starnes Oswalt Retail Services
Hathaway Completes Financing for Charlotte Apartment Project
Hathaway Properties, Inc. has successfully completed the financing of a $26,500,000 apartment project in Charlotte, NC. - January 08, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
Investment Brokerage Firm Capital Pacific is Beating the Odds: Transaction Volume 43% Above Industry Average in 3Q
Investment Sales Activity Earns Capital Pacific Ranking as “Commendable Retail Player” by Real Capital Analytics. - January 08, 2009 - Capital Pacific
Pawfriendly Landscapes Contributes to the Denver Dumb Friends League Auction, "Pledges for Pets"
Pawfriendly Landscapes contributes to the Denver Dumb Friends League auction, "Pledges for Pets," which runs until February 2, 2009. The Denver Dumb Friends League, located at 2080 South Quebec St, Denver, provides shelter and care for more than 28,000 lost and abandoned animals every... - January 08, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Recycled Glass Shows Floors in a Whole New Light
Stonhard’s commitment to sustainability is stronger than ever. The Stonclad GR product incorporates recycled materials and Stonhard’s unique packaging methods minimize waste. - January 08, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
MorningStar Restoration Completes 920 Jobs in First Year of Work, Largely in Hurricane Reconstruction
Company opens three offices this year--two in Texas, one in Atlanta--and announces recent contract, new promotion - January 08, 2009 - MorningStar Restoration
Faux Finishing Helps Homeowners in Sour Economic Conditions
Because of volatile economic and housing market conditions, homeowners are keeping homes longer, resulting in a boom in remodeling. Faux finishing can save homeowners thousands of dollars by refinishing/glazing cabinets rather than replacing them. - January 08, 2009 - Faux & More Wall Decor
Balfour Beatty Construction Reaches Milestone on Signature Service Program
Company celebrates three years and 300 surveys in its unique client satisfaction program. - January 07, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Hardline Homes Launches Web Site
Hardline Homes, one of the Atlanta area's newest custom home building companies, has launched a new Web site at www.hardlinehomes.com to inform potential clients of the company's services, communities and other information. Hardline Homes offers a range of home improvement services from complete... - January 07, 2009 - PEC Development
Chocolate Kiss Roses for Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity is helping all the men in the Sandhills region this Valentine’s Day by taking the guess work out of gift shopping. The home-building organization is selling chocolate kiss roses to raise money for the fall 2009 Women Build. Bouquets of roses made of chocolate kisses are... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat Spring Gala Escapes to a Different Era
From the Art Deco inspired invitation to the music selections and the decorations, Habitat is throwing a 1920’s themed gala. The Sandhills Habitat annual fundraiser will be held Saturday evening, March 7 at the Country Club of North Carolina. CCNC offers a more intimate setting for this... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be a Guest Speaker at Goodwill Youth Services on January 22, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be a guest speaker at Goodwill Youth Services on January 22, 2009 at Florence Crittenton Center, 96 South Zuni St; Denver, Colorado from 12:45pm - 1:40pm. Goodwill Denver's School To Work program provides comprehensive... - January 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Morgan Woods Housing Development Designed by Winslow Architects Wins ULI Award
Designed by Winslow Architects, Inc, Morgan Woods Affordable Housing located on Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, MA was Honored with Urban Land Institute’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Workforce Housing Model of Excellence Award. - January 05, 2009 - Winslow Architects
Five Star Franchisee Expands Into Columbus, Ohio
Ross Gill has purchased the Columbus, Ohio market and will be working closely with Tom Hodgson, Five Star’s COO of East Coast operations. - January 04, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Was a Panelist for Goodwill Youth Foundation on December 1, 2008 at Kennedy High School in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was a panelist for Goodwill Youth Foundation on December 1, 2008 at Kennedy High School in Denver. Elizabeth was among other professionals who spoke to the high school business students about their chosen careers and how to... - January 01, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Lecturing at the Garden and Home Show in Denver on February 7 & 9, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be lecturing about creating pet friendly yards at the Garden and Home Show in Denver on February 7 and 9, 2009 at the Denver Convention Center. Elizabeth was asked by the adult education non credit department at Arapahoe... - January 01, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Tom Booth of Hardin Construction Named Real Estate Impact Leader
Hardin Construction Company LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager, has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding achievements in the professional field as... - January 01, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
BJAC Names New Chief Operations Officer
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, announced that Jenna Geigerman has joined the firm as its new chief operations officer. In this position, Geigerman will strengthen the company infrastructure in order to... - January 01, 2009 - BJAC
SEPI Engineering Group Project Manager Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that Brian Kraynak, project manager at the firm, has earned the Leadership in Energy... - December 31, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Kensington Creek Manor Now Features Three New Home Designs for Phase II
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced three new home designs in its popular Lawrenceville community, Kensington Creek Manor. Now featuring the Aberdeen, the Walden and the Riverglen home plans, this Gwinnett County community offers interested homebuyers the choice of 13 different floor plans, both ranch and two-story, ranging from three to four bedrooms. Kensington Creek Manor is priced from the $180,000s. - December 30, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Lori Cavanaugh, Official Photographer for Pawfriendly Landscapes, Opens Her Home for the Division of Wildlife to Help Capture a Wounded Doe in Kiowa
Lori Cavanaugh, official photographer for Pawfriendly Landscapes, and her husband, Jack Cavanaugh, have opened their Kiowa home for the Division Of Wildlife to help capture a wounded doe. The doe, nicknamed Miss. Doe by Lori, has been shot with a hunting arrow that has pierced her nose, neck and... - December 30, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Genesis Funding Source, LLC Provides $2,550,00 in Financing for Retail Strip Center in Houston, TX
Bryan K. Watts, President of Genesis Funding Source, LLC, announced today that they have provided $2,550,000 in financing to Beltway-Crenshaw Retail, LP (“Beltway-Crenshaw”) for a 16,530 square foot retail strip center located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Beltway 8 in Houston,... - December 26, 2008 - Genesis Funding Source, LLC
Bowen Family Homes Offers Home Buyers 2.75% Interest Rates
Interest rates are at an all-time low and Bowen Family Homes is offering home buyers Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans with an unbelievable interest rate of 2.75 percent*. This low interest rate is available at over 20 of Bowen Family Homes’ Atlanta communities on homes that close by... - December 26, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
President-Elect Barack Obama is Spending Christmas with Family and Friends at the Luxurious Paradise Point Estates at Kailua Bay
President-elect Barack Obama and his family have chosen to spend Christmas week this year at the newly built Plantation and Balinese companion estate homes at Paradise Point Estates (www.paradisepointestates.com) at Kailua Bay. Both homes were completed by Mercury Development, a division of Portland Fixture L.P. David Zimel, President, reports that the homes are located within the upscale gated beachfront community of Castle Point. - December 25, 2008 - Mercury Development
Exercise Fundraiser Raises Money for Third Habitat Women Build Program
Women Build volunteers are gearing up for a unique fundraiser, “Curves Circuit Challenge” to be held at participating Curves locations in Moore County for the month of January. Similar to a walk-a-thon, women will collect pledges for the number of circuits they complete for the entire... - December 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
AIA Detroit Names Two Honorary Members
Ireland, Zeichmeister selected for important contributions to the Detroit area's quality of life. - December 25, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Beracah Builders Complete Green Advantage Certification
Staff and preferred builders of Beracah Homes recently completed Green Advantage certification. Green Advantage certification is a top certification agency for green building practices. - December 24, 2008 - Beracah Homes
AIA Detroit Selects Roberts as Its Young Architect of the Year
Wyandotte Architect Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to the Profession. - December 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Pawfriendly Landscapes Donates to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by Contributing to Their Silent Auction on Friday, December 19, 2008
Pawfriendly Landscapes donated to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by contributing a landscape design, landscape consult and an autographed book of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," to their silent auction on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Paprocki is a twenty-eight year old Littleton resident who was diagnosed with breast cancer after delivering her first baby boy, Landon. - December 23, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
The Working Capital Journal Discusses Commercial Finance Funding Practices
The Working Capital Journal is now providing coverage of recent business finance funding decisions by commercial lenders throughout the United States and how these actions will impact small business owners. AEX Commercial Financing Group has established a special section of The Working Capital Journal that will be dedicated to analysis of the rapidly-changing environment for commercial finance funding. - December 22, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Blake Products Offers Free Shipping on Zipwall 4 Pack Plus and Zipwall Dust Barrier Products
The Zipwall 4 pack plus and other Zipwall dust barrier products are now being distributed by Blake Products with a special free shipping offer. - December 22, 2008 - Surface Protection International
"Energy and Storm Resistant Home Builder Thrives in North Port Florida"
American Homes, LLC at www.amrhomes.com, offers semi-custom homes from $159,000 to over $2,000,000 that are energy saving and storm resistant for savings and peace of mind. A privately owned and operated builder with over 60 years of combines experience. - December 21, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
Sheoris Earns Gold Medal from AIA Detroit
The American Institute of Architects Detroit bestowed its highest honor, the Gold Medal, on John V. Sheoris, FAIA of Grosse Pointe Park during its annual Celebration of Excellence at the Detroit Institute of Arts. President Mark Nickita, AIA of Birmingham made the presentation. Sheoris has had two... - December 21, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Members Plant Trees for Sandhills Habitat
On December 6, local Modern Woodmen of America members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Camp gathered at Lourdes Saavedra's home to landscape her new Habitat house. Lourdes is one of 160 Habitat homeowners in the Sandhills region and the first to receive... - December 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Archer Honored by Architects
The American Institute of Architects Detroit Chapter is proud to announce that former mayor Dennis Archer, JD accepted the Charles Blessing Award at the Chapter’s Celebration of Architecture at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dennis W. Archer put himself through college, graduating from... - December 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Royal Oaks Building Group President Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that its president, Rich Van Tassel, received the Builder of the Year honor from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The award was presented at the HBA’s annual Holiday Celebration and Officer... - December 19, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Jim Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that CEO Jim Eichel has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals who are recognized as leaders in their industry. Eichel... - December 19, 2008 - Accent Construction
BJAC Names New Designer and Graphic Presentation Specialist
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jimmy Beech has joined the firm as a designer and graphic presentation specialist. In this position, Beech will produce 3-D architectural renderings,... - December 19, 2008 - BJAC