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Client Appreciation Barbecues Heat Up the Summer
What is a better way to celebrate a great project and great clients than a summer barbecue with family and friends? - September 02, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Coming Soon - the Home Maintenance Club
The Mark of Excellence Remodeling expert services can now be customized for your home’s current needs while securing its integrity and value for the future. - September 02, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Latham Architects Build on Social Housing Success
Derby-based architectural and urban design practice Lathams has beaten off national competition to work with one of the UK’s leading providers of affordable and supported housing. After a national tender process involved nearly 50 practices, Lathams has been selected as one of just a handful... - August 31, 2008 - Lathams
Hardin Construction Company Sponsors Third Annual Commercial Real Estate Joint Networking Event
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm will serve as a silver sponsor for the Third Annual Joint Networking Event for commercial real estate related professionals on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 to... - August 29, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
BJAC Releases Podcast on Healthcare Design
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on healthcare design. In this podcast, Fred Wolters, architect and healthcare leader for the firm, discusses the... - August 29, 2008 - BJAC
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked Among Top Residential Builders
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top residential builders by the Triangle Business Journal. - August 28, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
No Need to Wait: Turnberry Homebuyers Can Have Custom Now
Building a custom home from scratch can take months, but Turnberry Homes has homes ready for fast move-in and will customize them to suit the homebuyer’s needs. As Tennessee’s premier luxury home builder, Turnberry has structural and interior designers on staff who can work with... - August 27, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Commercial Finance Advisors Closes $530,000 Commercial Mortgage Loan
Commercial Finance Advisors is proud to announce it closed $530,000 commercial mortgage loan in Taos, New Mexico. - August 26, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
Elizabeth Bublitz of Pawfriendly Landscapes Featured in the NY Times on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was featured in the NY Times on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 about creating pet friendly yards. Ms. Bublitz was interviewed by Sheba Wheeler for the NY Times series on creating environmentally safe yards. - August 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Daniel Island Company Offers Special Homesite Incentive in Golf Neighborhood of Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island’s master developer has announced a special incentive for those seeking to build a home within the golf and country club neighborhood of Daniel Island Park. For a limited time, the Daniel Island Company will fund a portion of the golf membership initiation deposit at the Daniel Island Club for those purchasing select homesites in Daniel Island Park. - August 24, 2008 - Daniel Island Real Estate
Third-Generation Remodeling Company Teams Up with Greater Cincinnati PR Firm
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the northern Kentucky-based Maile Build, Remodel & Design. The company is working with EMG to develop and implement a new communications program designed to... - August 23, 2008 - Maile Build, Remodel & Design
Center for Watershed Protection Releases Stormwater Monitoring Guidance
Local stormwater managers are often in need of quantifiable information to meet mandatory stormwater permit requirements or to justify their stormwater management budgets. Monitoring to track the effectiveness of local stormwater programs is one of the best ways to collect such information, such as... - August 23, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Multi Family Housing Expert and Leading Online Training Company Partner to Offer Safety and Risk Training for Property Management Companies
Alpha Risk Services, a Florida based risk management company specializing in multi-family housing, to provide content for Grace Hill’s web based safety and risk program for property management associates. - August 23, 2008 - Alpha Risk Services, Inc.
Charleston Architect Named "Green Goddess"
"If you can capture the poetics of a building and its place, you're on your way to being green." -- Whitney Powers, AIA - August 22, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Konstructa Hire Gets Ahead of Competitors with Three-Story Site Accommodation for London Construction Site
The three storey pre-fabricated site buildings required by Bell Projects’ luxury home construction site in Hampstead was delivered by Konstructa Hire, as they proved to be the only company able to set up high-quality site accommodation in three storeys right for the budget. - August 22, 2008 - Konstructa
A Custom Home That is "Truly a Reflection of Me" - States a New Homeowner of Julie Laterra Homes
Julie LaTerra Homes and their newest homeowners hosted a successful Open House. Guests enjoyed refreshments and snacks as they toured the expertly designed 3,500 sq. ft., custom home. Several guests wanted to buy the home. The new homeowners however, are not selling. - August 22, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Xten Industries Listed in Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Xten Industries, a growing leader in contract manufacturing and plastic injection molding, is ranked today, by Inc. Magazine, as number 3,134 on the list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. This list is compiled and ranked according to percentage revenue growth from... - August 22, 2008 - Xten Industries
Fake Commercial Loans Articles and How to Avoid Them
A new series of Special Commercial Loans Reports has been issued by AEX Commercial Financing Group to describe the growing problem of fake articles about business financing, business cash advances and commercial real estate loans. - August 21, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
ShelfGenie: New Top-Shelf Opportunity
ShelfGenie Has Pieces in Place to Become Predominant Brand in the Shelf Conversion Industry. - August 21, 2008 - ShelfGenie Franchise Systems
Habitat for Humanity of Moore County Celebrates Its Volunteers with a Golf Tournament at National Golf Club
Volunteers are the life blood of Habitat. Without them, Habitat wouldn’t be able to build 14 homes for low income families in Moore and Richmond counties every year. Habitat for Humanity of Moore County hosts three volunteer appreciation events every year, the Spring Cookout, the Golf... - August 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
RFMS Announces Estimating Software Available by Subscription
Resource and Financial Management Systems, (RFMS, Inc.) announces that Measure by RFMS is now available on a monthly subscription basis. Measure by Subscription offers the proven benefits found in the Measure by RFMS software. For a low monthly fee the up-front expense of purchasing the software is eliminated. - August 21, 2008 - RFMS, Inc.
Triangle Native Tom Booth to Lead Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh Branch
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, a vice president for the company, has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s recently expanded Raleigh presence. Booth, a Triangle native, is responsible for overall... - August 21, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Welcome Home TV Features Stoneyard.com New England Fieldstone
Welcome Home TV featured Stoneyard.com on its nationally broadcasted TV show focusing on home improvement. The informative video gives insight into the lost art of cutting stone. - August 21, 2008 - STONEYARD®
RCI Introduce Exciting New Property Investment Scheme
RCI were the pioneers of the time-share holiday, now they have introduced an entirely new concept which allows you to own your own holiday property, rent it out and earn credits which can be used for holidays in other destinations. An investor can have all the benefits of owning their own property and utilizing it when not in use, rather than simply renting a holiday space. - August 21, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2008 Future 50 Award
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, has been recognized and awarded a spot in the 2008 Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce list of Future 50 Companies. This award is for companies that, according to the MMAC, show a... - August 20, 2008 - Xten Industries
FIG, IHO and ISPRS Support Young Geo-Professional Magazine
Reed Business Geo is proud to announce that the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) have declared their support for the Young Geo-Professional magazine initiative by sponsoring the project. - August 20, 2008 - Geomares Publishing
Optima Leads the Way for Greener Partitions Construction
As the warnings keep on coming about the state of our planet, Optima, the UK's market leading partitioning specialist has vowed to completely cut waste to landfill out of their operations through recycling by 2010. - August 20, 2008 - Optima
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.cedarhandyman.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - August 19, 2008 - Handy Guy
Local Harford County Architect, Paul Edmeades, Elected Vice-Chair of Maryland State Board of Architects
The Maryland State Board of Architects elected Paul D. Edmeades of Harford County, as Vice-Chair of the Board last week. Edmeades, President of Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners brings over 35 years of architectural and community leadership experience to the State Board. The State... - August 18, 2008 - Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners
Stenbak Design Selected to Make Renovations on Auto Dealership in Milford
Local design/build architect renovates as well as builds and designs. - August 18, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
GVA Advantis Hires Justin Savich as New Land Associate in Central Florida
GVA Advantis has hired Justin Savich as an associate of land services for the Greater Orlando area. - August 17, 2008 - GVA Advantis
Geo Announces New Scalable 1Gbit/s and 10Gbit/s Managed Network via London’s Sewers
Geo’s high speed optical fibre network in London provides a number of key benefits to its customers. - August 17, 2008 - Crime Prevention Products Ltd
Raleigh Architect Named "Green Goddess"
Architect Erin Sterling of Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh is featured this month in Skirt! Magazine as a “green goddess.” A key member of the firm’s design team, Erin is a LEED® accredited professional who brings her expertise to bear on many of Harmon’s finest... - August 16, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Yappy Hour on Friday, August 15 from 5:30pm - 9pm in Parker
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at Yappy Hour on Friday, August 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at City Bark Doggie Daycare, 9835 Mangano Lane, Parker, Colorado. The fee is $30 per person and $50 per couple, all proceeds will be going to the Misha... - August 15, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Topper Manufacturing Has Done It Again
High strength, durability, and a protection against rust that is unmatched in the industry has kept Topper Manufacturing the Midwest's top manufacturer of ladder racks and cargo carriers - August 15, 2008 - Topper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Hardin Construction Company Expands Triangle Operations
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company is expanding its Triangle operations. The Raleigh office, which has 22 employees, is led by Booth, a Triangle native. Hardin, based in Atlanta, has... - August 13, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Rate1st Adds Mortgage and Loan Related News Service
Rate1st.com users are now able to view news articles in real time, related to a wide array of topics including home mortgages, commercial loans, and more. - August 10, 2008 - Rate1st
Lights on with Solar Energy for San Antonio Firms: Slay Engineering Co. and Madeline Anz Slay Architecture
Novastar Energy installed 24 180kW panels in conjunction with CPS Energy in Balcones Heights, Texas. - August 09, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Graham Landscape Architecture Promotes Quinn Craughwell to Associate, Hires Kameron Aroom
Graham Landscape Architecture is announcing the promotion of Quinn Craughwell, ASLA to the position of associate. The company has also hired Kameron Aroom as a landscape architect intern. Ms. Craughwell currently heads Graham Landscape Architecture’s Abingdon, Va. office, where she... - August 09, 2008 - Graham Landscape Architecture
PLC Global Announces Philippine Condotel Investment Conference
PLC International Marketing Networks will host a global agent conference for their Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel investment sales in Manila and Cebu this November 2008. - August 09, 2008 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Stenbak Designs, Builds and Delivers New Veterinary Care Facility in Concord for Fall 2008
Local Design, Build, Manage Firm build larger veterinary facility for local group. - August 09, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
GVA Advantis Negotiates $1.4 Million Sale of Parcel Near Proposed Courthouse Site in Downtown Jacksonville
GVA Advantis represented the Raabe Family Property, LLC in the sale of a .51-acre parcel in downtown Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., for $1,400,000.00 or $63.49 per square foot. The 22,050-square foot parcel is located directly across the street from the site of the proposed new county courthouse. - August 07, 2008 - GVA Advantis
GVA Advantis Negotiates Long-Term Lease for Collman & Karsky Architects in Fountain Square Centre
GVA Advantis negotiated a 9,715-square foot long-term lease renewal in Fountain Square Centre for Collman & Karsky Architects, Inc. in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Vince La Mariana, senior director of office and industrial services with GVA Advantis, negotiated the transaction on... - August 07, 2008 - GVA Advantis
Women Asked…Julie LaTerra Homes Responded
Are you thinking about updating the look of your home, or considering buying or selling? Join Julie LaTerra Homes for Girls' Night Out and spend and evening enjoying great wine, delicious Hors D'oeuvres and new friends. Learn about innovative design ideas and how you can refresh your home with the vibrant, new color trends of 2008. - August 07, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Learn the Secrets of Building a Custom Home ~ Julie LaTerra Homes Shares the “Seven-Simple Steps” ~
Julie LaTerra Homes has narrowed the homebuilding process down to seven simple steps to help you start planning your new home today and get back to what’s really important…your life, family & friends. - August 07, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
MorningStar Restoration Responds to Hurricane Dolly with High-Tech Estimates, Done Online
Web Savvy Roofing Company Marries Professional Storm Damage Estimates with Online Images and Documents; Offers Assistance to Hurricane-Hit Homes and Businesses. - August 03, 2008 - MorningStar Restoration
Trammell Crow Company Debuts Two 362,200 SF Distribution Centers in Dallas, Texas
Trammell Crow Company retained Bob Moore Construction as the General Contractor, and Alliance Architects and Halff Associates as the designers for the I-30 Distribution Centers 1 & 2 in Dallas Texas. Completed in July, 2008, the project features two 362,200 SF cross-dock distribution centers. Each building features four entries, a 32-foot clear height and 60 dock doors. The primary entrances for each building are finished with an extensive stone façade to provide dramatic visibility. - August 03, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
JDavis Architects Names New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Allison Laney Harris has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Harris will assist project managers in... - August 03, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC