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Firstfloor Releases Podcast on Public-Private Partnerships
Triangle Architect Addresses the Benefits of Public-Private Capital Leases for School Development - January 02, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Bob Moore Construction's Ed McGuire Appointed to Prestigious Committee for the American Concrete Institute
Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction, has been appointed as a consulting member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 301 - Specifications for Concrete group. Founded in 1904, the ACI is recognized as a leading source of guidance and... - January 02, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Kysor Panel Systems Opens New Manufacturing Facility / Distribution Center / Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for Kysor Panel Systems’ new distribution center / manufacturing facility / office building in Fort Worth, Texas. Mercantile Partners was the real estate developer. This project was the 25th commercial construction project Bob Moore Construction has completed for Mercantile Partners. - December 28, 2006 - Bob Moore Construction
Rammer Vibrating Compactor Launched in South Africa
Goscor Engines and Forestry announced the launch of Meiwa Japan´s 70 Kg rammer (RT-70R). Rammers are used in all aspects relating to building and construction industry as well as trench compaction for the laying of pipelines and are exposed to heavy-duty use. Ground is compacted prior to... - December 20, 2006 - Goscor Power Products
FEECO International, Inc. Launches New Forum to Offer More One-on-One Support to Customers
FEECO has added a forum to their website to allow more personal communication with customers - December 19, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc
Firstfloor Expands Into Raleigh Area
North Carolina School Development Company Announces New Raleigh Headquarters - December 18, 2006 - SFL + A Architects
Protecta Introduces Their New Compact and Cost Effective Load Arrestor - Designed to Protect Valuable Equipment, Machinery and Personnel
Protecta, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated in providing the best in fundamental fall protection has announced the launch of their New Load Arrestor. Protecta’s new Load Arrestor model number AD412/300 has been modelled on the popular compact, lightweight and durable... - December 15, 2006 - Capital Safety Australia
Charleston Common at Alexander Place Announces Opening of Phase V
North Raleigh Community to Sell Last Phase of Homes - December 12, 2006 - Charleston Homes
Forza Silicon and IBM to Collaborate on CMOS Image Sensor Solutions
Forza Silicon and IBM are collaborating to develop CMOS image sensor chips using IBM’s CMOS Image Sensor Foundry (CIMG) process and technology, and characterize IBM’s image sensor IP. - December 12, 2006 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Robbie Ferris Speaks on Public-Private Partnerships for Schools
Local Architectural Solutions Firm CEO Joins Panel Discussing New State Law at Triangle Community Coalition Lunch & Learn - December 08, 2006 - SFL + A Architects
Phillips Builders LLC Announces Partnership with Energy Star
Phillips Builders LLC. have made a commitment to building 100% of their homes to be Energy Star Certified. - December 08, 2006 - Phillips Builders
Little Classroom on the Prairie Gets Big International Attention
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s open-air pavilion at Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, designed by Frank Harmon, FAIA, is currently featured in two prestigious design journals: Architectural Record of New York and Wood Design & Building, a publication of the Canadian... - December 06, 2006 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
MMI Associates, Inc. Named Agency of Record for Charleston Homes
Local Public Relations Firm Inks Deal with Regional Home Builder - November 30, 2006 - Charleston Homes
SEPI Engineering Group Completes Move to New Corporate Headquarters
Transportation Engineering Firm Moves Office to New Wade Avenue Location - November 29, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Goscor Engines and Forestry Announced the Launch of a Brand New Mobile Fire-Fighting Pump in South Africa
According to the CSIR, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidence of fires in the world. These fires are caused both by humans as well as wild fires, causing severe damage to humans, animals, vegetation and infrastructure. A total of R 300 million was lost in 2002 due to wild fires – this... - November 24, 2006 - Goscor Power Products
Storm Smart Industries Offers Resolution to Customers of Bankrupt Sarasota Shutter Company
Fort Myers, Florida: Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Southwest Florida, is offering to assist customers of a hurricane protection company that has closed its doors, potentially leaving customers behind with missing deposits and unfinished work. Storm Systems,... - November 21, 2006 - Storm Smart
Vintage Cottage House Plans
Architects Make Money While on the Beach: Homeowners Pay One-Fourth Cost for Custom Designs. - November 21, 2006 - Higgins Marketing
Robbie Ferris Named to Action for Children North Carolina Advisory Board
Local Architectural Solutions Firm CEO Joins North Carolina Nonprofit for Child Advocacy - November 20, 2006 - SFL + A Architects
Kitchen Remodeling Website for Philadelphia and New Jersey
Tuscan Sun Kitchens announced the grand opening of their new website www.ts-kitchens.com to the Philadelphia market. The website introduces Russell Tuckerman , a professional kitchen designer, with over 25 years of kitchen design and kitchen renovation experience. Kitchen planning is becoming a... - November 16, 2006 - Tuscan Sun Kitchens
NCDOT Announces Temporary Traffic Pattern on Cary Parkway Overpass of U.S. 1/64 in Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will install a temporary traffic pattern on Cary Parkway over U.S. 1/64 in Cary, beginning on Monday, Nov. 13 at 9 p.m., weather permitting. The newly constructed entrance ramp and loops from Cary Parkway onto U.S. 1/64 northbound and... - November 10, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
FEECO International Receives Federal Award for Exporting Success
FEECO International Received Exporting Success Award on November 3, 2006. - November 09, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc
RES Announces the Addition of Private Lending
Real Estate Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the expansion of it's lending options for real estate investors. They have partnered with "The Investor Group, LLC a nationwide network of private investors who fund small real estate deals across the U.S. This expands their already impressive array of investment and commercial funding options significantly. - November 09, 2006 - Real Estate Solutions, LLC
NCDOT To Shift Traffic on Northbound U.S. 1/64 In Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will shift northbound traffic on U.S. 1/64 in Cary, beginning on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Traffic from Tryon Road to I-40 will be shifted to the permanent inside northbound lanes to complete work on the outside lanes. - November 03, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
AEX Commercial Financing Group, LLC Publishes Commercial Mortgage Loans Guide
An online Commercial Mortgage Loans Guide has been published by AEX Commercial Financing Group, LLC to help commercial borrowers obtain appropriate terms for commercial real estate financing. - November 01, 2006 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Cavalier Builders President Elected to TBA Board of Remodelers
Cavalier Builders, Inc., a locally owned and operated full service contractor in Hampton Roads, is pleased to announce that Brian Twiddy has been elected to the board of Tidewater Builders Association Remodeling Council. As a Board member, Mr. Twiddy will facilitate and assist in meeting the... - October 31, 2006 - Cavalier Builders
Storm Smart Industries Certified to Participate in 'My Safe Florida Home' Initiative
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) has approved Storm Smart Industries as a Participating Contractor in the My Safe Florida Home Program. This program is designed to assist Florida homeowners in protecting their homes from the perils of hurricane-force winds by providing a matching grant of up to $5,000 towards those code-approved products being installed on their homes. - October 30, 2006 - Storm Smart
MataiTech LLC Will Preview its EDA Tool, NAUET™ 1.7 (newt), at the 4th International System-on-Chip Conference and Exhibit on Nov 1, 06
MataiTech LLC will preview its flagship product, NAUET 1.7 (newt) at the 4th International System-On-Chip (SoC) Conference and Exhibit on November 1, 2006 in Newport Beach, CA. NAUET™ 1.7 now includes an enhanced component editor, RTOS frame generation, and the world’s first full featured SPIRIT IP-XACT™ editor and linter. - October 29, 2006 - MataiTech LLC
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. Announces Burgess WISe™, a High-tech, Wireless Inspection System
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc., a Third-Party Quality Improvement Consulting firm, announced today the deployment of Burgess WISe™, a high-tech, Wireless Inspection System. Burgess WISe™ allows Burgess Field Consultants the ability to record observed deficiencies in... - October 26, 2006 - Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc.
High Definition TV in Singapore
Mediacorp selects Skycom Satellite Systems to develop HDTV Receivers for HDTV trial in Singapore. - October 25, 2006 - Skycom Satellite Systems
Frank Harmon to Design NC Oyster Hatchery Facilities
Frank Harmon, FAIA, of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, has been selected to design up to three oyster hatchery facilities and/or oyster research and education facilities along the coast for the North Carolina Aquarium Division. Harmon will also work with the Division to design educational... - October 20, 2006 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
SUNY Awards Innovative Stone with Training Grant
Innovative Stone® announced today that it received a $30,400 Workforce Development Training Grant from the State University of New York to fund English training classes for its workers. - October 18, 2006 - Innovative Stone
President of JDavis Architects Named Chair of Urban Ministries of Wake County Board of Directors
Jeff Davis Selected to Head Board of Directors for Non-Profit Organization - October 17, 2006 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
RFMS Releases Measure Mobile Software
RFMS Measure Mobile is an innovative software program that works on a Pocket PC for on-site measuring and drawing of floor covering. - October 17, 2006 - RFMS, Inc.
QuoteCity.com Makes Finding the Perfect Home Contractor Easier than Ever
For homeowners, finding a great contractor for maintenance, repair or remodeling has just become easier thanks to www.QuoteCity.com. The website, which has been online since February 2006 and in development since July 2005 is growing rapidly and already has over 1,000 home improvement leads... - October 11, 2006 - QuoteCity.com
Bryant-Phillips Associates Sponsor in Nationwide Insurance Golf Tournament
Local General Contractor Sponsors Tournament to Benefit United Way - October 03, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
"I Would Not Let Katrina Stop Me"
Business Owner Didn’t Let Hurricane Disrupt Dream - September 30, 2006 - A-Pro Home Inspection Services
“Brand-Marketing” Fixture Architect Joins Kiosko as Director of Business Development
R.I.S.D.-trained retail fixture specialist to focus on fixtures and POP solutions for consumer-based clients. - September 25, 2006 - Kiosko Inc.
Area Developer First to Break Ground on Living Smart Narrow Lot Homes
Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard has joined area developer Jack Wagnon of The Wagnon Company to break ground on the first Living Smart homes at 8172 North Haven. They broke ground on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 am. The developer’s residential construction arm, Prairie View Homes,... - September 22, 2006 - Prairie View Homes, LLC
Exterior Research and Design Announces Name Change, Celebrates Anniversary
Exterior Research and Design has changed its name to Trinity | ERD. Along with the new name comes the unveiling of a new logo and website. The name change coincides with Trinity | ERD’s 20th year in operation. Trinity | ERD looked back to its roots for a name to celebrate that... - September 19, 2006 - Trinity | ERD
Roller Shutters
Roller Shutters can be used in industrial, commercial and residential safety and security of the buildings. They can be single skinned or double skinned and are available in many stylish designs as per the need of the customer. - September 17, 2006 - Kaiser Doors Ltd.
Award-Winning Garden Landscape Company Installs Garden Lighting Schemes in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the Surrounding Counties
Charles Hogarth Landscapes recommends simple and discreet garden lighting schemes combined with carefully chosen planting to create a uniquely relaxing atmosphere. - September 16, 2006 - Charles Hogarth
Charles Hogarth Landscapes, a Leading Designer of Imaginative Gardens Advises on the Use of Spring Flowering Bulbs for Adding Colour, Structure and Scent to Garden
Award-winning landscape gardener offers garden maintenance services including lawn care and turfing, pruning and weeding, hedge trimming, tree surgery, pond clearing and new planting schemes. - September 16, 2006 - Charles Hogarth
Leading Tring Based Garden Design and Landscaping Company Lays Patios and Paths, Designs and Builds Pergolas, Arbours, Decking and Water Features in Hertfordshire, Buckin
Leading Hertfordshire garden designer and landscaper advises on construction of garden ponds, modern water features, and more traditional wildlife ponds to attract wildlife visitors. - September 16, 2006 - Charles Hogarth
Charles Hogarth Landscapes Helps Garden Owners Make Best Use of Scarce Water Resources and Still Enjoy the Peace and Tranquillity that a Well Kept, Thriving Garden Brings
Leading designer of imaginative landscape gardens based in Tring, Hertfordshire shares practical ways to help gardens cope with the hotter, drier summers that lead to water shortages in the garden. - September 16, 2006 - Charles Hogarth
At Home Expressions Offers Free Household Fix-up at 10th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show in Austin, Sept. 22-24
Greater Austin’s only pre-screened directory of ethical home-related merchants and tradesmen to offer $1,000 drawing towards home-related services or products. - September 16, 2006 - At Home Expressions
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen to Exhibit at the Southern Ideal Home Show
Local Remodeling Company To Participate In Triangle Home Show. - September 13, 2006 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Storm Smart Creates Training Curriculum for Job Creation and Industry Standardization
In an effort to 'self-police' an industry with no training standards or curriculum, Storm Smart Industries has joined efforts with the State of Florida to create appropriate training programs and core curriculum standards for all those who will receive licensing to install code-approved hurricane protection products. - September 13, 2006 - Storm Smart
Custom House Builder, Hans Hagen Homes, Launches Interactive Website to Enhance Customer Experience - Home Buyers Access Up-To-Date Status Reports Via Online Portal
Minnesota home builder, Hans Hagen Homes, launches a new interactive website where home buyers can log into their personal account and access up-to-date status report on the construction of their new home. - September 12, 2006 - Hans Hagen Homes
NCDOT To Reduce Lanes On Walnut Street In Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will temporarily reduce a section of Walnut Street in Cary to one lane in each direction between Kingston Ridge and Buck Jones Road daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 15, weather permitting. - September 11, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Big Blue Saw Customers Turn Ideas into Plastic and Metal Parts with Help from Google Checkout
Digital manufacturer Big Blue Saw's customers love the new Google Checkout feature. Big Blue Saw's robotic machine tools let customers turn their designs into physical parts of aluminum, steel, and plastic, while Google Checkout makes buying those parts easy. - September 08, 2006 - Big Blue Saw