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Unique Green Home First Completed Under Arlington’s Special Use Permit
Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes has just finished building one of the greenest houses in the county. This unique single-family home, located on the first pipestem lot to be developed in Arlington County under a new special use permit process, features a living green roof and an advanced... - April 02, 2013 - Arlington Designer Homes
HazTek Inc. Grows Safety Consulting Services in Southeast
Leading occupational health and safety management firm, HazTek Inc. expands footprint in Southeast region, opening new office in Charlotte, NC. - April 01, 2013 - HazTek Inc.
M SPACE Wins Four Awards at MBI’s 2013 World of Modular Convention
The Modular Building Institute (MBI) honored M SPACE, a nationwide modular general contractor, with four Awards of Distinction at its annual World of Modular Convention in Scottsdale, AZ on March 19. The MBI Awards of Distinction contest is the commercial modular industry’s premier awards... - March 31, 2013 - M SPACE
Highland Homes Announces Two Lakeland Communities Coming Soon
Highland Homes will soon offer Central Florida new homes at two South Lakeland communities, Hartford Estates and The Reserve at Fairway Oaks. - March 31, 2013 - Highland Homes
Wood Sheds Nashville Offers a Free Wood Chair on Select Sheds, Cabins and Barns
For a limited time, Wood Sheds Nashville offers a free handcrafted, oak chair with the rental of a select shed, cabin or barn. Their heavy-duty, outdoor chairs are crafted with care, and are made of solid oak boards over one inch thick. Each chair is a unique art piece. - March 31, 2013 - Wood Sheds Nashville
Carpet Protection Film for Builders
CarpetWrap carpet protection film installed on construction sites worldwide. Designed to protect carpets during the construction process, CarpetWrap carpet protection has proven to save time and money for the construction industry. - March 29, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Bitco Software, Playing Games?
Bitco Software, LLC announces today the release of its first game “Skatter,” designed for the iPad and iPad Mini. While the permit software company has released applications in the past for Apple iOS devices, this is the first non-tool device created by the company. Bitco Software... - March 27, 2013 - Bitco Software, LLC
PermitTrax Selected by Clyde Hill, WA
Today Bitco Software announces that the City of Clyde Hill, WA has selected PermitTrax as its new permitting system. With this signing Bitco Software will be replacing their current legacy system. “Clyde Hill is a beautiful city,” Gary Gray, VP of Operations said when asked about the... - March 27, 2013 - Bitco Software, LLC
City of Cheney, WA Selects PermitTrax
Bitco Software, LLC announces today that the City of Cheney, WA home of Eastern Washington University has chosen to move forward with PermitTrax as its replacement for their current legacy system. “Like many of our new clients, Cheney was put in a difficult position after their previous... - March 27, 2013 - Bitco Software, LLC
Taylor Morrison Debuts Pinterest-Inspired Home at New Houston Community
Inspired by the popular social media site, which allows users to find and “pin” their favorite photos, the Houston homebuilder decided to use their Camden model to display their favorite Pinterest home decorating pins. - March 26, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Lake Custom Wood Products May Help Improve Morale All Around
A new “custom” look may help improve morale all around - March 24, 2013 - Lake Shore Custom Wood Products
Metal-Era Releases on Demand Webinars
Metal-Era's pre-recorded webinar sessions offer instant access to their online education programs. - March 24, 2013 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Grand Palms Assisted Living Welcomes Residents
The Douglas Company Orlando's recently completed project makes great home for seniors. - March 23, 2013 - The Douglas Company
Terramor Homes to Celebrate 2014 Miracle Home at Mar. 27 Groundbreaking Ceremony
Terramor Homes (http://www.terramorhomes.com/), a local premier home building company in the Triangle, will host a groundbreaking event Wednesday, Mar. 27 at 11 a.m. to celebrate its 2014 Miracle Home, benefiting the Mix 101.5 2014 Radiothon for Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center. - March 23, 2013 - Terramor Homes
Ram Board Floor Protection for Builders
A heavy duty reusable floor protection product designed to protect the floor during the building process is on the market. - March 22, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Builders Site Protection Announces New Product: the Jimmer Air Vent Filter Bag
Builders Site Protection is pleased to announce they are now distributing the new Jimmer A/C vent filter bag. The Jimmer is a pre-taped filter bag that covers the return grilles to filter dust and debris before it enters the air ducts in both new construction and renovations. It is easily applied... - March 22, 2013 - Builders Site Protection
Xpress Restoration Offering Water Damage Restoration Services in San Diego
Xpress Restoration Water Damage Restoration Service is now available 24/7, in San Diego, California to fix water damage as soon as it happens. - March 22, 2013 - Xpress Restoration Inc.
CASE Closes on Sale of 185 Acres in Princeton, Texas
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) is pleased to announce the sale of 185 acres of vacant land at the southwest corner of County Road 400 and Sheamar Lane (County Road 447) in Princeton, Texas. Zoned single-family residential, the property is primed for development in one of the metro... - March 21, 2013 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Toll Brothers to Introduce First “Active Living®” Community in South Charlotte
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities in the South Charlotte area, announced today their plans for a new Toll Brothers Active Living® Community, Regency at Palisades, part of the spectacular Palisades community that adjoins Lake Wylie. - March 21, 2013 - Toll Brothers
Titus Contracting LLC Hires New Construction Manager
Martin Wood brings over 15 years of construction experience to Titus Contracting. - March 20, 2013 - Titus Contracting
Tub Protector for Builders
Tub Protection designed to protect bathtubs from damage during construction is helping builders save time and money. - March 20, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Size Does Matter, and It’s 24 Inches
PolycreteUSA President Bruce Anderson introduced the largest pre-assembled insulated concrete form (ICF) available in the US or International markets. Extended width ICFs are particularly useful for insulated foundations. The Polycrete ICF for building concrete walls up to 24 inches thick will revolutionize commercial construction by saving time, effort and money. - March 19, 2013 - PolycreteUSA
Terramor Homes Accepting Donations to Benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center
Fundraising, Donation of Materials Will Benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center 2014 Miracle Home. - March 17, 2013 - Terramor Homes
Royal Oaks Homes Names Kyle Courts Assistant Project Manager
North Carolina Homebuilder Expands Staff with the Addition of Courts Overseeing New Home Building Processes. - March 16, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Century Roofing Specialists, LLC Announces Affordable Solar Ventilation for Central Florida Homeowners
Century Roofing Specialists, LLC is proud to announce an affordable solution to the inevitable increase in power bills during these upcoming months of Florida heat. - March 16, 2013 - Century Roofing Specialists, LLC
Encol Construction Experts in Commercial Contractor Services
Colorado-based construction experts, Encol Construction continue to serve both the commercial and residential construction markets. The company’s commercial construction services is led by Brett Encol and his trusted team of professional contractors, who have over 30-years experience in both... - March 15, 2013 - Encol Construction
Dorado Stone Distributors Now Offering Design Solution to Help Austin Homeowners Achieve Seamless Soapstone Countertop Integration
Leading Texas based soapstone supplier, Dorado Stone Distributors has just announced that the organization is now offering clients access to a selection of certified and preferred soapstone fabricators to help ensure a seamless design and fabrication process that will help turn their home... - March 13, 2013 - Dorado Stone Distribution
Jordanbuilt Homes Begins Building in 5 New Communities
JordanBuilt Homes Now Building in Briar Chapel, Traditions at Heritage Wake Forest, Savannah Oaks, Seville and Glen Laurel - March 12, 2013 - JordanBuilt Signature Homes
Denver Real Estate Agent Accurately Predicts Winning a New Mercedes Benz in Taylor Morrison’s “Keys to Success” Giveaway
Denver Homebuilder’s Popular Sales Promotion for Real Estate Agents is Back for Another Year - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Denver Extends 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options on New Denver Homes
Denver Homebuilder Aims to be Denver’s Technology Builder by Providing State-of-the-Art Convenience - While Also Offering 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona Offers Family Fun, Spring Training Baseball Tickets at March 9 Las Brisas Grand Opening in Goodyear
Tour all six of Taylor Morrison’s model homes at Las Brisas Discovery/Encore and Las Brisas Expedition to receive a ticket to the game. There is a limit of four tickets per family and the offer is only good while supplies last. - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Home Staging Statistics Show Staged Houses Selling Faster
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) recently released new statistics showing that homes Staged by Accredited Staging Professionals® (ASP®) and Accredited Staging Professional Masters® (ASPM®) sell within 23 days. Homes for sale in a non-staged condition nationally average 130 days on the market. When comparing ASP®/ASPM® Staged homes to non-Staged homes listed for sale, the homes that are Staged sell on average 83% faster. - March 08, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Perrone Construction Wins SRQ Magazines Home of the Year Competition
A Dutch West Indies style home wins this years coveted Home of the Year award. Built by Perrone Construction as an example of their Jewel Box line of homes at slightly less than 4,000 square feet the home is a stunning example of true to style architecture. - March 06, 2013 - Perrone Construction
Grayhawk Homes Named 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
Recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing and largest home builders and a Builder Magazine Top 100 recipient, Grayhawk Homes sets itself apart from other home builders by ensuring every home built has met the stringent guidelines required for ENERGY STAR certification. - March 06, 2013 - Grayhawk Homes, Inc.
Highland Homes’ Staff Honored by Professional Women in Building
Kathie McDaniel and Amy Cooper of Highland Homes were recently recognized for their dedication and service by Professional Women in Building. - March 06, 2013 - Highland Homes
Barrington Pools to Build New Stingray Pool at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
Chicago custom swimming pool builder, Barrington Pools has been selected by Shedd Aquarium to build the pool for their new Stingray Touch exhibit. This is the second stingray pool that the company has built in Chicago since 2007. Barrington Pools enjoys the challenge of building museum quality pools in addition to the custom residential and commercial spas and pools that it has built in Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa over the past decades. - March 05, 2013 - Barrington Pools
Highland Homes Social Media Efforts Recognized Among the Best
Highland Homes recently received recognition for their efforts on Pinterest and the Highland Homes Blog. - March 03, 2013 - Highland Homes
Sale on Brittany Court Apartments in Geneva, Illinois
An Atlanta private equity firm, has purchased the 226-unit Brittany Court Apartment community in west suburban Geneva, IL from Shodeen Inc.; the Geneva-based developer that built Brittany Court and has managed the property since 1989. - March 02, 2013 - Shodeen Homes
Toll Brothers Begins Construction of Amenities at Green Level Crossing
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, is excited to announce the addition of new amenities at their Green Level Crossing neighborhood in Cary. - March 02, 2013 - Toll Brothers
Taylor Morrison Denver Announces Pre-Sales at Its Latest New Home Community, Terrain in Castle Rock
Taylor Morrison has announced that pre-sales have begun for its latest community, Terrain, located in prestigious Castle Rock, Colo. Located conveniently between the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs, Terrain offers a connected family lifestyle surrounded by the beauty of the Colorado... - March 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Balfour Beatty Construction Honored with Three National Industry Awards for Excellence in Construction
Three Balfour Beatty Construction projects earned top honors at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 23rd Annual Excellence in Construction Awards, which were presented on February 20 at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The winning buildings are... - March 01, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Distinctive Home Builders, Ltd. Offers Best New Home Value at Butternut Ridge in Manhattan
Only 18 Homes Available from the $190s Within Lincoln Way School District - March 01, 2013 - Distinctive Remodelers
Petra Bottomley Named 2013 TSMC Chair
JordanBuilt Homes Director of Sales and Marketing Named as Triangle Sales and Marketing Council Chair - March 01, 2013 - JordanBuilt Signature Homes
Terramor Homes to Raise $120,000, Build Miracle Home for Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center
Local Home Building Company Joins MIX 101.5 Radiothon - March 01, 2013 - Terramor Homes
Local Construction Company Wins Regional Award
EDW Builders Named NARI 2013 Regional Contractor of the Year - March 01, 2013 - EDW Builders
Ease of Use, Power and BIM... the Key Words of the GRAITEC Advance 2013 Release
GRAITEC, European software developer for modeling and drawing creation for the construction industry, announces the release of the GRAITEC Advance 2013 suite. - February 27, 2013 - GRAITEC Group
Addison Homes to Present "Holding Out for a Zero"
Consumers in Upstate South Carolina are indicating increased interest in Zero-Net Energy homes, which are designed to produce as much energy as they consume. Addison Homes President Todd Usher will present two consumer-friendly seminars -- "Holding Out for a Zero" -- to share the latest developments in Zero-Net Energy construction. These take place during the Southern Home & Garden Show March 1-3 at the TD Convention Center in Greenville. - February 24, 2013 - Addison Homes
Modular General Contractor Welcomes New Tenants in the Bakken
M SPACE, a commercial and residential housing provider, welcomes its first tenants to the Ponderosa and Ridgeview housing developments. These immediately available homes provide a high quality and comfortable housing solution to support the areas rapid growth. The recent oil boom has caused an... - February 23, 2013 - M SPACE
Royal Oaks Homes Serves as Lead Builder for Fourth Time in Operation: Coming Home V
North Carolina Homebuilder Participates in Groundbreaking for Project to Donate Custom-Built Home to Disabled Combat Veteran - February 23, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Enter for a Chance to Win an Apple iPad Mini During the Grand Opening of Silverleaf, Taylor Morrison’s Latest New Home Community in Denver
To mark the debut of the Interactive Home™, Taylor Morrison Denver is giving away an Apple iPad Mini valued at approximately $329. From February 23 to March 23, eligible U.S. residents can enter for a chance to win the tech gadget through one of the following five methods. - February 22, 2013 - Taylor Morrison