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Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Black Cat Bookshop
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will be hosting a book signing at Black Cat Bookshop at 720 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1852 on Saturday, May 17 from 1pm-4pm. The Black Cat Bookshop is a... - March 09, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Receives Guildmaster® Award for Customer Satisfaction
GuildQuality® Incorporated, has recognized Jeff Benton Homes as a Guildmaster Homebuilder. The Guildmaster Award signifies that Jeff Benton Homes has demonstrated its ability to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. - March 08, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. is Proud to Announce That They Are Members of the Denver Botanic Gardens by Joining at Their GreenCo Level
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is excited to support Denver Botanic Gardens because as a garden enthusiast and pet lover, she has been an instructor at the Gardens for three years and they are selling her new book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your... - March 08, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Frank Harmon to Join Discussion at UNC-Greensboro's Design, Arts & Technology Symposium
Award-winning "green" architect will join a panel discussion during "Between The Lines: Innovation In Art, Architecture and Design" event. - March 08, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Center for Watershed Protection Releases Urban Stream Repair Practices for Free Download
The Maryland-based non-profit continues to release its watershed restoration guidance for free to communities nationwide. Urban Stream Repair Practices is the fourth manual of the series to be available for free download. - March 08, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Kitchen Tune-Up Hires Programs Specialist to Coordinate Growing Partner Relations Department
Kitchen Tune-Up hires Jon Hoffman as Partner Programs Specialist in their headquarters location. Hoffman to coordinate partner relationship with Best Buy Co., Inc. and others. - March 07, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
The Mack Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of the Former GAF Plant in South Bound Brook, NJ
The Mack Group, LLC completed a large asbestos abatement removal project at the former GAF Plant located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. - March 07, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
SignCompaniesOnline.com Releases an Industry Scam Alert Page
This page will contain the most recent Scams that are affecting sign companies across the Country. - March 07, 2008 - Sign Companies Online
DAVACO Retail Services Promotes Brian Reilly and Sheryl Koehn to Vice Presidents
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced several promotions adding to the company’s management team. Brian Reilly was promoted to vice president of field operations and Sheryl Koehn was promoted to vice president of brand development. Both Reilly and Koehn... - March 06, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Retail Services Promotes Tom Currier and Tom Motschull to Vice Presidents of Retail Operations
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company has promoted Tom Currier and Tom Motschull to vice presidents of retail operations. Both report directly to F.L. Chase, senior vice president of retail operations. Tom Currier, Vice President of Retail... - March 06, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Harmon Construction, Inc. Completes Work on Historic Heritage Center
Harmon Construction has completed work on the Heritage Center. The Heritage Center, located at 1200 Kansas City Road, tells the story of the Mahaffie family, the western trails and life in Olathe and Johnson County in the 1860s. Harmon Construction, Inc is a Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting Firm. - March 05, 2008 - Harmon Construction
Konstructa Hire Provides Site Accommodation for 300 Workers in Major Construction Project
More than 300 construction workers at one of the UK’s leading providers of new build projects, extensions and refurbishments have settled into comfortable new surroundings, thanks to the high-quality construction site accommodation provided by Konstructa Hire Ltd. - March 05, 2008 - Konstructa
Strahan Associates, PC Announces Merger with Centrepoint Architecture, PA
The architecture and engineering design partnership was announced today. Jonathan Wolk, AIA, one of Centrepoint Architecture’s Principals stated as of March 2008 Strahan Associates, PC will merge with Centrepoint Architecture, PA. The new organization will retain Centrepoint... - March 05, 2008 - Centrepoint Architecture
BJAC Announces 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 Adam Grabiec, RA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a project architect. In this position, Grabiec will produce construction documents, perform code... - March 04, 2008 - BJAC
Going Tankless. A Hot Tip for Heating Your Water from Hub Plumbing and Mechanical.
New Englanders often focus on the high cost of keeping their homes heated in the winter, but an often overlooked drain on the budget is the cost of heating hot water day in and day out, 365 days a year. - March 03, 2008 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Expanded Timberline® Shingle Offering from GAF-Elk Helps Contractors Build Their Business
Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that a Timberline roof can offer. Now, GAF-Elk is pleased to offer the industry’s #1-selling architectural shingles in two distinctive looks: Timberline® Natural Shadow™ and Timberline® Prestique® High Definition®. Research shows a clear demand by property owners for both looks – now contractors have more selling options that will help increase their customer base and maximize sales opportunities. - March 01, 2008 - GAF Materials Corporation
GardenScapes Garden Roofing from GAF
In today’s increasingly environmentally-conscious climate, savvy property owners are investigating the multitude of benefits that garden roofing systems can offer. Garden roofs are one of the fastest growing systems in the low-slope roofing market. Now, GAF Materials Corporation introduces GardenScapes™ Hassle-Free Garden Roofing Systems that provide a simple, safe, and hassle-free solution for property owners considering garden roofing. - March 01, 2008 - GAF Materials Corporation
Empire Companies of Rockland Announce New, Larger Office
Empire Companies, a family-owned home remodeling, custom building and real estate company located at 140 Union Street in Rockland has recently relocated their offices to 26 East Water Street in Rockland. - March 01, 2008 - Empire Companies
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, March 1 from 11am-4:30pm in Aurora, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of a do it yourself pet friendly landscape book, Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, March 1 from 11am-4:30pm at 6300 S Main Street, Suite N101, Aurora, Colorado. It will benefit Waggin' Tails, a service that uses retired service dogs to motivate children to read. For more information go to www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com - March 01, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Lee Industrial Contracting Adds Massive Heavy Hauler to Fleet
Lee Industrial Contracting expands fleet of equipment and capabilities with the addition of their new 13-Axle, 85-Ton Heavy Hauler. - March 01, 2008 - Lee Industrial Contracting
Imminent Rise in Aggregate Levy Increases Sales of Red Rhino Onsite Micro Crushers to Create Recycled Aggregate
Government plans to increase aggregate levy by over 20 percent from April 2008 causes an increase in demand for small crushers as part of building site waste management. Red Rhino Crushers Ltd advises the building industry to investigate the use of mini crushers onsite to recycle building rubble and reduce both landfill tax and aggregate levy bills. - February 29, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
JDavis Architects Announces New Project Manager
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Sarah Yu-tung Alexander, RLA, ASLA, has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, Alexander will draft... - February 29, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
BuildingsDirect.net Annouces Its Acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com
BuildingsDirect.net is proud to announce the acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com, a steel building supplier website. BuildingsDirect.net is also a steel building supplier, which makes this a great addition to the company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition gives... - February 29, 2008 - BuildingsDirect.net
SFL+a Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Patricia Brezny has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Brezny will be responsible for a large range of duties, including managing project progress, coordinating with... - February 28, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Use and Saves Money
Rigid foam insulation offers homeowners highest average system R-value* of any exterior finish. - February 28, 2008 - Progressive Foam Technologies Inc.
FBR Interviews Franchisees and Rates Five Star Painting #15
Five Star Painting Franchise, a leading painting franchise system, announced today that Franchise Business Review, an independent 3rd party provider of franchisee satisfaction rankings, rated Five Star Painting #15 in its Franchise 50 2007 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. This was the first year... - February 27, 2008 - Five Star Painting
Effects of Environmental Taxation Incentives and Desire to Increase Profits from Sustainable Aggregates Are Seen in Increased Sales of Small Crushers at SED 2007
Red Rhino Crushers Ltd enjoys most successful year ever at SED 2007, demonstrating that the building industry is beginning to re-think its waste management strategy and look for ways to profit from the creation of recycled aggregates by using onsite micro crushers. - February 27, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
BJAC Releases Podcast on Firm’s Building Expansion
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC (www.bjac.com), P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on BJAC’s expansion of its offices. In this podcast, Jota Samper, designer at BJAC, discusses the philosophy... - February 26, 2008 - BJAC
Government Announces Target to Halve Construction and Demolition Waste Taken to Landfill, Leading to Increased Demand for Small Crushers as Part of Site Waste Management
Mini crushers used on building sites can significantly reduce construction waste and costs relating to landfill whilst creating secondary aggregate. Recycled building rubble can also be sold on to third parties to offset recycling costs. - February 25, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
Harley-Davidson of North Texas Moves to New Dealership in Carrollton, Texas
Bob Moore Construction finishes construction on the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in Dallas / Fort Worth. This 50,000 SF building is located in Carrollton, Texas. - February 25, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will Lecture with a Book Signing to Follow on April 26 at Bath Garden Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will lecture with a book signing to follow on April 26 at Bath Garden Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado at 11 am. Ms. Bublitz' lecture will include a power point presentation about how to create pet friendly yards. - February 24, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Applewood Acres Gardening and Landscaping Anti-Pesticide Crusader Joins Forces with Organic Landscape Alliance
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping and Applewood Property Management is proud to announce that its President Richard Brzakala, recently joined the Organic Landscape Alliance (OLA), Board of Directors. Mr. Brzakala will join a number of other organic lawn care experts and landscaping... - February 23, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
On Site Energy Company, the Northeast’s Leading Renter of Power and Temperature Control Equipment Brings Heat to Gucci/UNICEF Star Studded Fund Raiser at UN
While U.N. officials prepared for a star-studded fund-raiser on the north lawn of the United Nations campus sponsored by the singer Madonna and the high-fashion retailer Gucci, On Site Energy Co was busy behind the big tent preparing portable heating equipment should the night time temperatures drop below the unseasonable 72 degree weather. - February 22, 2008 - On Site Energy
Jeff Benton Home Builder Wins River Guardian Award
Home Builder Jeff Benton Home of Huntsville Alabama awarded the Flint River Conservation Association's first-ever River Guardian Award. - February 22, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in the Central Utah Area
Five Star Painting now provides service in 43 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces. - February 22, 2008 - Five Star Painting
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D, P.E., President of Geocomp Corporation Named to National Academy of Engineering
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D., P.E., President and CEO of Geocomp Corporation has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). - February 22, 2008 - Geocomp Corporation
Economic Stimulus Bill Good News for California Mortgages
As predicted president Bush recently signed the economic stimulus bill into law. And for people in California, this is exciting news. Why? Much lower interest rates are available to someone who has a conforming loan than those who have jumbo loans. - February 21, 2008 - MLS, Mortgage Loan Specialists
JDavis Architects Announces New Associate
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carmen C. Dunn, office manager and human resources administrator, has been named an associate with the firm. Dunn has more... - February 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Pawfriendly Landscapes Has a Booth at Colorado's Garden & Home Show in Denver. The Exhibit Will Run Until February 24, 2008 at the Denver Convention Center.
Pawfriendly Landscapes has a booth at Colorado's Garden & Home Show in Denver. The exhibit will run until February 24, 2008 at the Denver Convention Center. Pawfriendly Landscapes is Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company, their staff will be hosting the booth and answering any... - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Teaching About Pet Friendly Yards at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be teaching about pet friendly yards at the Denver Botanic Gardens on May 13, 2008 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm and on September 16, 2008 at 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Ms. Bublitz is pleased to announce this is her third year teaching at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Her new book is currently available at DBG's gift store. - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Borders Books and Barnes & Noble Are Selling the Dog Friendly Landscape Book, Pawfriendly Landscapes, Written by Elizabeth Bublitz
Borders Books and Barnes & Noble are selling the dog friendly gardening and landscape book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes," written by Elizabeth Bublitz who is the owner of Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company. Some of the proceeds of "Pawfriendly Landscapes" will go to... - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Bryant-Phillips Associates Named to Triangle Business Journal’s List of Top Residential Remodelers
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. (www.Bryant-Phillips.com), a licensed general contractor specializing in fire, water and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the firm has been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the top residential remodelers... - February 19, 2008 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will Lecture and Sign Her Book at Broomfield Garden Center During the Weekend of April 19-20, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney, will lecture and sign her book at Garden Country Nursery at 4181 W. 120th Ave, Broomfield, Colorado during the weekend of April 19-20, 2008. - February 19, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will be Lecturing and Hosting a Book Signing at Paulino's Garden in Denver on March 30, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will be lecturing and hosting a book signing at Paulino's Garden at 1pm in Denver on March 30, 2008. Ms. Bublitz developed pet friendly yards in 1998 and continues to... - February 19, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Free New Homebuilding Seminar Schedule Announced
JenRan Homes is pleased to announce their free new homebuilding seminar schedule designed to ease the frustration and anxiety of those looking to build a new home. As home building becomes more complicated and expensive, more and more people are looking for educational instruction from many sources... - February 18, 2008 - JenRan Homes
DAVACO Exhibits at SPECS 2008. Leading Provider of Retail Services Invites Attendees to Visit Booth #136
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company will be attending and participating in SPECS 2008 – Reinventing Retail, which will be held on March 9-12, 2008 in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole. SPECS, which stands for Store Planning,... - February 17, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Denver Kitchen Remodeling Franchise is Cherry Creek Chamber’s Business of the Year
Denver Kitchen Tune-Up franchise owners Scott, Michelle and Harvey Field have been awarded the honor of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Business of the Year for Outstanding Service and Achievement. - February 17, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Business Owners “Sizzle” in Their Fourth Year Earning Reader’s Choice Award
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning processes for updating kitchens and baths, has announced that the Nashville, TN franchise location, owned by Karin and John Moughler, is the winner of a “Sizzle Award” in the Home Renovation and Remodeling category. The... - February 17, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Architect Frank Harmon Discusses Lessons Learned from Vernacular Structures on "The Story" with Dick Gordon
"Farmers had an instinctive way of building," Harmon explains. "They listened to the land." - February 17, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Rookie of the Year Awarded to Charlotte Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tom and Debi Taube, Charlotte, NC franchise owners, with the honor “Rookie of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual convention,... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up