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DAVACO Names Tiffany Stringfellow to Director of Human Resources
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, recently announced that Tiffany Stringfellow has been named the director of human resources. In this role, she is responsible for all human resources functions, including recruiting, benefit and insurance programs, and the... - April 02, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO's Lew Crawford Presents at PRSM 2008 National Conference
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Lew Crawford, director of project management, is scheduled to present two seminars at the PRSM 2008 National Conference. Hosted by the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association, the conference is planned... - April 02, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc. Launches OASIS Rainwater Recycling System
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design (www.terraedenlandscaping.com), a Raleigh landscaping and design firm offering customized and cost-effective solutions to lawn hydration, has announced the OASIS Rainwater Recycling System. The OASIS system is an Outdoor Automated Subterranean Irrigation System... - April 01, 2008 - Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc.
DAVACO’s Gregg Morrison Presents at NARMS 2008 Spring Conference
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced that Gregg Morrison, vice president of hard-line product merchandising, will present a seminar at NARMS International 2008 Spring Conference. NARMS (National Association of Retail Marketing Services) annual event, which... - March 30, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition and Scrap Metal Salvage of Manitowoc Crane
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed the demolition of a 4500 Manitowoc crane for a private client in Pennsylvania (PA). - March 29, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
DAVACO Promotes Lani Hopkins to Director of Corporate Travel
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced the promotion of Lani Hopkins to director of corporate travel. In addition, Hopkins was appointed to the travel advisory board for Choice Hotels International. Hopkins reports to F.L. Chase, senior vice president of... - March 28, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
ASI’s Extreme Loading® Technology Allays Implosion Concerns
Extreme Loading® Technology was used to predict the collapse of St. Francis Hospital scheduled for demolition in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania last weekend. The building’s demise was historic to that locale, but for Applied Science International (ASI), the hallmark event is about the technology that showed the public what would happen beforehand – a new structural analysis technology now available to practicing engineers internationally. - March 27, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Kimball Hill Homes Opens New Communities in Texas
Kimball Hill introduces new communities in the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas. - March 27, 2008 - Kimball Hill Homes
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping Launches Organic Gardening with Kids Program
Applewood Acres will visit with your children to provide a one hour educational seminar on the benefits and importance of organic gardening and practicing responsible gardening without the use of chemicals and pesticides. The seminar is a hands on, fun approach, encouraging children to have an enjoyable time doing such things as creating a vegetable or herb garden, planting small trees or a perennial garden, while at the same time learning about how to care for plants. - March 27, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc, Named "Best of Business 2008"
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc, (SFC) has won the New Hampshire Business Review’s 2008 Best of Business (BOB) Award for “Best Engineering Firm” in a statewide readers’ survey. The winners of the 2008 BOB awards were honored at a celebration held March 19 at the Grappone... - March 27, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in Maine
Five Star Painting now provides service in 47 major Markets in North America, with operations in 21 states and provinces. - March 27, 2008 - Five Star Painting
Judy and Frank Harmon to Discuss "What I Learned Doing My Own House" During Boston Design and Construction Convention
Award-winning landscape architect Judy Harmon, ASAL, and her husband, architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, will participate in a panel discussion entitled “What I Learned Doing My Own House” during Residential Design & Construction (RDC), a two-day convention and trade show for design and... - March 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Architectura Launches New Website, www.architectura.tv
Architectural firm creates new online destination to showcase 100+ properties. - March 27, 2008 - Architectura
The Mack Group, LLC Hires New Client Development Manager for Asbestos Removal Services
The Mack Group, LLC (www.mackgrp.com) is a nationwide contractor that provides asbestos removal, asbestos abatement, flooring removal and lead and mold remediation services. The company’s main office is proud to announce the addition of Matt Fay as the new Client Development Manager. - March 26, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be at Barnes & Noble on May 3 for a Book Signing
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be at Barnes & Noble on May 3 for a book signing at 1565 Briargate Blvd; Colorado Springs, CO 80920. For more information please go to www.pawfriendlylandscapes or contact Barnes & Noble at 719-266-9960 - March 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
BJAC Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader Magazine and Wake Technical Community College. The... - March 25, 2008 - BJAC
Organic Lawn Care, a Growing Business for Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
Anti-pesticide crusader, Richard Brzakala, President of Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping encouraged by the McGuinty government's pledge to ban pesticides on a provincial level and even give considerations to banning the sale of such products at all retail stores. - March 24, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
JDavis Architects Designed Development Recognized by Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carlton Place, a mixed-use, mixed-income development in downtown Raleigh, has been selected to receive the prestigious... - March 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Jaworski Coatings, Inc Provides the Stongsville Historical Society Restoration Project Services
A summer long project has finally come to an end with exceptional outcome. The Roe- Chapman house at the Strongsville Historical society in Strongsville Ohio has been successfully restored to its original glory. This Dutch Colonial Revival house that was built in 1904 needed some TLC to bring it... - March 23, 2008 - Jaworski Coatings
Contractor Recommends Using Design/Builders for Home Remodeling
A Design/Builder is a Better Investment When Doing Home Renovations or Additions. - March 23, 2008 - Fine Designs by Roger Perron Inc.
Slow Times Create Incredible Bargains for Buyers
Local Developer Offers No Payments and No Interest for 3 Years to the First 10 Buyers - March 22, 2008 - Plantation Palms of Hernando County LLC
Green Architect Creates Blog (http://timberframeblog.blogspot.com/) Focusing on Post and Beam, Timber Frame Homes, Structural Insulated Panels, and Sustainable Design Solutions
Architectural firm creates new timber frame blog on timber framing, structural insulated panels and sustainable living, as well as how to incorporate green design practices with alternative energy systems & energy efficient materials to achieve sustainability within budget. - March 22, 2008 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
Major Dealer in the Post and Beam Home Market Announces Price Protection Plan
With the recent subprime lending debacle, traditional home customers no longer able to use subprime financing to trade up are returning to the Post and Beam, Timber Frame Home sector fueled by baby Boomers and new sources of mortgage financing. With the Post Beam home business positioned to reclaim its portion of the market, Cedar Designs announces an optional layaway plan with 12 month price protection. - March 22, 2008 - Cedar Designs, LLC
The March 2008 Issue of "Colorado Green," Features an Article About Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Written by Barbralu Cohen
The March 2008 issue of "Colorado Green," features an article about Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, written by Barbralu Cohen. Ms. Bublitz discusses her love for plants and animals and how she developed her company, Pawfriendly Landscapes. Upon opening her... - March 22, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Susan Jablon Mosaics.com Introduces "ORGANiKS" - 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile
International attention has been gained with the introduction by Susan Jablon Mosaics of "ORGANiKS" — 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile. This introduction has also brought jobs to the local economy. - March 21, 2008 - Susan Jablon Mosaics.com
Better Homes and Gardens Promotes ORGANiKS, 100% Certified Recycled Glass Tile from Susan Jablon Mosaics
Better Homes and Gardens model green home stops in San Francisco on national tour: Promotes ORGANiKS, 100% Certified Recycled Glass Tile. - March 21, 2008 - Susan Jablon Mosaics.com
All-Natural Solution for Diabetes--New Clinical Trial
New clinical study shows that America's 21 million diabetics can be helped by a nutritional supplement. Combination of herbal extracts and antioxidants normalizes blood sugar levels. Outperforms leading pharmaceutical drugs. - March 21, 2008 - SolaRx Health
Minnesota Roofer Wright-at-Home Services Announces Its New Website
Minnesota roofer Wright-At-Home Services announces its new website www.wrightathome.net. Potential customers can research all their roofing needs in one place. - March 20, 2008 - Wright At Home Services
China Plaza Celebrates One-Year Rebuild Anniversary
China Plaza on Market Street in Rockland has cause for celebration. This year marks the restaurant’s one-year rebuild anniversary and owner Joe Chan is thrilled with the outcome. - March 20, 2008 - Empire Companies
Austin-Based Design Professionals Complete LEED Accreditation for Commercial Interiors
IDR Studio to Provide Independent Consulting for LEED Certification. - March 20, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
Maxus Adds New Welder Line to Product Portfolio
Maxus is launching its first line of professional-grade welders, all available in “ready-to-weld” kits that feature the necessary accessories to take a project to completion. “Welders are a natural extension of the Maxus brand, and like our other equipment, they are designed for... - March 20, 2008 - MAXUS Tools
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Excited to Announce They Are Members of PETA
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. of Golden, Colorado, is excited to announce they are members of PETA. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes and author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes, How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is an animal activist and landscape... - March 20, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Bobbitt’s Jim Bell to Teach Green Building Class at Wilson Community College on March 20
Jim Bell, project developer for Bobbitt Design Build, will teach a Green Advantage® class at Wilson Community College on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Green Advantage is a green building educational and certification system for building contractors and trades people. The organization... - March 20, 2008 - Bobbitt Design Build
Bob Moore Construction Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Bob Moore Construction has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC is a non profit organization that is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education. The organization’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building... - March 19, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will be Hosting a Book Signing on April 4, 6pm-8pm at the Liveable Store in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," will be hosting a book signing on April 4, 6pm-8pm at the Liveable Store in Denver. It is the Liveable Store's inaugural First Friday event. The Liveable Store is an upscale furniture store that creates pet friendly... - March 19, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Attends International Builders’ Show
Jeff Benton Homes is focused on the leading edge of home design and construction. The International Builders Show provides management and sales teams a terrific opportunity to see the very latest in building products, services and technologies. - March 17, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
BJAC Releases Podcast on Design Trends
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 architectural design trends. In this podcast, Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the firm’s Charlotte... - March 17, 2008 - BJAC
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Proud to Announce They Have Joined the ASPCA
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. of Golden, Colorado is proud to announce they have become members of the ASPCA. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes is an animal activist who created pet friendly yards for dog and cat owners. - March 17, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Center Completes the Wetlands and Watersheds Article Series with Article 5: "The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands"
"The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands" is the latest and final release of the six-part Wetlands & Watersheds Article Series from the Center for Watershed Protection. This article provides information about a new generation of stormwater wetlands with improved performance... - March 16, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completed Technical Interior & Exterior Demolition Project
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed a very technical interior demolition / equipment salvage project that also included exterior demolition of a tank farm and associated piping, pipe bridges and concrete stantions and pads. - March 15, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Box Credit Secures Financing for Leading Portable Storage Company
Premier financial services firm for the portable storage industry helps another growing vendor arrange financing. - March 15, 2008 - Box Credit
Weathered Stone Featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover
Unique Solution Found in Weathered Stone™. - March 14, 2008 - Weathered Stone
Austin-Based Design Firm Completes Challenging Downtown Office Expansion; IDR Studio Creates Innovative Interior for Springbox’s Congress Avenue Offices
IDR Studio, an Austin-based design firm, recently completed a challenging office expansion project for interactive marketer Springbox’s Congress Avenue location. The challenge was both architectural and conceptual – bridging interiors of the two 19th century downtown buildings Springbox occupies with the web-design company’s fast-paced, creative environment. - March 14, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
JDavis Architects Named to List of Top Triangle Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked fourth among the top architects in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings for the list were based on the number of registered architects working in the Triangle,... - March 13, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
North Carolina Parks & Recreation Department Set to Break Ground on First "Green" Visitor Center at Merchants Mill Pond State Park
On Saturday, March 15, the North Carolina Department of Parks & Recreation will hold its groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of the LEED® Gold rated Merchants Mill Pond State Park Visitors Center in Gatesville, NC, the department’s first LEED®-rated building and a model... - March 13, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Construction of Groves Park Commons - A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - Announced at the Oak Ridge Developer’s Forum Meeting
Walter B. Wise and partners, Terry Wheeler, Bill Kennedy, Christos Christopoulos and builder Mike Stevens, announce the launch of the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development at the Developers Forum Meeting at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. - March 12, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
SFL+a Architects Announces New Employee
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Kerryn House has joined the firm as an accountant. In this position, House will be responsible for personnel management, purchasing, auditing and bookkeeping. House has more than 25 years of... - March 12, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Think Like Water
At the dealers convention in Seymour, Ct. Ayers Basement Systems was presented an award for being a Top 30 Dealer out of 338 Basement Systems dealerships. The Basement Systems network spans the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom and Ireland. Larry Janesky, President and Founder of Basement... - March 12, 2008 - Ayers Basement Systems
BJAC, P.A. Named a Top Triangle Architect Firm
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 that the firm has been named to the Triangle Business Journal’s list of top Triangle architects. The Triangle Business Journal ranked... - March 10, 2008 - BJAC