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Renter Nation Critical of Spike TV's "World's Worst Tenants"
Group says TV show perpetuates negative image of renters. - June 04, 2012 - Media Demographics, Inc.
Taylor Morrison’s Latest Denver New Home Community, Wildhorse Ranch, Opens June 23 with Mobile Video GameTruck and Family Fun
The Popular “GameTruck” on site from Noon to 4 p.m. as New Denver Homes are Unveiled. - June 03, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Homebuilding Industry Veteran Bob Eck Joins Taylor Morrison Denver
New Taylor Morrison Denver Executive Has More Than 25 Years of Industry Experience Including Del Webb, Pulte Homes. - June 03, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives Industry Awards for Three California Projects
Balfour Beatty Construction received industry recognition from the Design Build Institute of America – Western Pacific Region (DBIA-WPR) and from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter for three projects in California. - June 01, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Williamsburg Homes Sweeps All Categories at Home Builders Association of Maryland MAX Awards
Williamsburg Homes continues its “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” winning streak by sweeping all major categories at the MAX 2011 Awards held at Martins West, on Thursday, May 17th. Receiving a total of six honors at the MAX 2011 Maryland Awards of Excellence adds to Williamsburg’s incredible run as “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” having received First Place honors for the 28th consecutive year – an achievement unmatched among Maryland builders. - May 31, 2012 - Williamsburg Homes
Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. – Outwater Introduces LED Crystal Light Box for Cable Shelving Hardware
Offered in both Portrait and Landscape display formats, Outwater’s LED Crystal Light Box for Cable Shelving & Signage is a great way to uniformly backlight your graphics, posters and promotional messages without uneven light dispersion or shadows. An ultra slim design enables Outwater’s LED Crystal Light Box to be installed virtually anywhere, ensuring that your promotional piece will always look its best. - May 31, 2012 - Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. / Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC
Houston Municipal Jury Facility Wins Top Honors for Construction
Hoar Construction Earns National Pyramid Award from Associated Builders and Contractors for Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza - May 31, 2012 - Hoar Construction LLC
"Euro Design Remodel" Receives Houzz’s 2012 "Best of Remodeling" Award
"Euro Design Remodel" company from Baltimore / Washington Meropolitan area has been awarded “Best of Remodeling” 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. Euro Design Remodel was chosen by more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community. - May 31, 2012 - Euro Design Remodel
Jeff Benton Homes Recognized Among the Nation’s Best in the Building Industry for Their Commitment to Customer Service
Jeff Benton Homes, a leading homebuilder in Huntsville, Alabama has been awarded a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Awards since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the... - May 30, 2012 - Jeff Benton Homes
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Announces New Temporary Residences in Orlando
Temporary corporate housing providers Sunchoice Corporate Housing have recently announced the addition of new Orlando residences to the company’s comprehensive catalogue of properties for clients moving to the area as part of a corporate relocation. The team at Sunchoice Corporate Housing... - May 27, 2012 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Awarded Leasing of Trend Tower at Harbor Heights -- Proposed 105,000 SF Office Tower in Rockwall
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) was awarded the leasing of Trend Tower at Harbor Heights, a proposed 105,000-square-foot high-end executive office tower in Rockwall, Texas. The 7-story Class A building will be located on a hill at the corner of Interstate 30 and Horizon Boulevard with spectacular panoramic views of Lake Ray Hubbard and the Dallas skyline and will be anchored by TrendHR Services with a 24k pre-lease. - May 27, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
CASE Announces Sale of 9,595 SF Building at 2825 Bledsoe in Fort Worth
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) is pleased to announce the sale of a 9,595 square foot commercial building on .44 acres to Hedberg Family, LP. The property is located three blocks south of the 7th Street in the vibrant W. 7th Development area of Fort Worth and was marketed by CASE as a... - May 27, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster
Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster Complete-J.T. Wimsatt Proud to Announce Ride's Opening - May 26, 2012 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Handyman Service in Mentor, OH, Teams with Local Online Marketer to Reach Area Homeowners
Mentor-area residents who need home improvement and handyman services including tile installation, bath remodeling, pressure washing, and painting will soon have an easier time locating those services online. Thanks to a new partnership with local online marketing firm Prospect Genius,... - May 26, 2012 - Lee's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
Balfour Beatty Construction Breaks Ground on 1700 New York Avenue, NW
Balfour Beatty Construction was selected by Carr Properties to provide both preconstruction and construction services for the new 1700 New York Avenue, NW office building, which is located less than two blocks from the White House and directly adjacent to the world-renowned Corcoran Gallery of Art. - May 25, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Highland Homes Now Offering Davenport New Homes at Highland Meadows
Addition of new community expands Orlando home builder’s portfolio. - May 25, 2012 - Highland Homes
Brian Elias, President of Hansons Windows, Honored with Prestigious Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Demonstrated “Business expertise, financial strength, industry and community involvement and entrepreneurial spirit” - May 23, 2012 - 1-800-HANSONS
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected for Iconic Renovation Project
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the renovation of Red Hat, Inc.’s (“Red Hat”) new global corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, has its headquarters... - May 23, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Addison Homes Joins Best Practices Research Alliance®
Addison Homes, a residential builder in Greenville, SC, fosters innovation in high-performance construction and energy-efficient homes. - May 22, 2012 - Addison Homes
Pool, Clubhouse Open in Time for Memorial Day at Taylor Morrison’s Whisper Creek
Taylor Morrison is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with a pool party complete with free pool floaties, ice-cold sodas and Otter Pops during the grand opening of the new clubhouse and pool at its Whisper Creek community in Arvada. - May 20, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Precision Walls Promotes Christensen to VP of Finance
Precision Walls, one of the nation's premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors, promoted Matthew Christensen from Corporate Controller to Vice-President of Finance. - May 19, 2012 - Precision Walls, Inc
Beer Drinkers in Las Vegas Contribute to the World's First Greenstone Building
Cash is not the only thing green in Sin City -- Las Vegas is now home to the world's first green building ever made with recycled beer bottles. - May 19, 2012 - Realm of Design, Inc
Home Improvement Contractor in Baltimore, MD, Boosts Web Presence with Help of Online Marketing Firm
Baltimore-area homeowners will soon have an easier time finding a home improvement contractor to carry out their bath remodeling, basement remodeling, and kitchen remodeling projects. - May 18, 2012 - KD Sweet Construction Company, Inc.
New Vice President of Operations to Lead Balfour Beatty Construction’s Nashville Office
Bob Kiger has been hired by Balfour Beatty Construction to serve as Vice President of Operations, to oversee the company's Nashville, Tennessee office. - May 18, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Vineyard Services Expands REO Offerings to Colorado
Top general contracting company uses new technology and additional hires to move into Colorado REO market. - May 17, 2012 - Vineyard Services
United-Bilt Homes Ranks No. 56 in BUILDER Magazine’s Annual Builder 100 Rankings for 2011
United-Bilt Homes (UBH) named among the nation’s top 100 builders in BUILDER Magazine’s Annual Builder 100 Rankings for 2011. UBH continues its move up the ranks despite the challenging economy. Learn more at http://www.ubh.com - May 16, 2012 - United-Bilt Homes, L.L.C.
Home Improvement Company in Louisiana is One of the First in Its Industry to Go Mobile and Also Offer In-House Financing
Ahead of the game is what this home improvement company has come to be known for. Now with Mobile QR codes for Discounts and in-house Financing for customer convenience, they are the ones to keep up with in the Home Improvement Industry. - May 13, 2012 - A-Team Home Improvements, LLC
Should You DIY or Hire a Pro?
Since May is National Home Improvement Month, the NYC / LI Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers homeowners advice before they tackle their spring projects: namely, whether to do-it-yourself (DIY) or hire a professional during the busy remodeling... - May 13, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Homeowners Personalize Their Home Rather Than Move - NARI NYC LI Reveals New Trend During National Home Improvement Month
In honor of National Home Improvement Month this May, the NYC LI Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reveals that homeowners are personalizing their space during a remodel as the tough housing market forces more people to stay, rather than move. According to a... - May 13, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Taylor Morrison Unveils New Carlsbad Community Vista del Mar on May 19
San Diego’s newest home community, Vista del Mar, debuts May 19 with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, a select number of prime home sites, designs from award-winning architect Robert Hidey and food, music and fun for the whole family. Crafted with Spanish and Mediterranean influences... - May 13, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Southern California Announces Energy-Saving “Elem3nts™” Program in Time for Earth Day
Announced in time for Earth Day, the Elem3nts™ program focuses on energy efficiency with homes that feature higher R-value insulation, low-E windows, radiant barriers and other energy-saving features to provide homeowners with the best possible home and a lower energy bill. - May 13, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
CVESD and Balfour Beatty Construction Hold Groundbreaking for Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School
The Chula Vista Elementary School District and Balfour Beatty Construction broke ground Tuesday, May 8 on the district’s next school, Enrique S. Camarena Elementary. The school is named after a former marine, police officer and Drug Enforcement Administration agent whose death at the hands of... - May 12, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Boston Cedar Enhances Its Purchasing Department with the Addition of Paul Burke
In an effort to be the best possible partner with the independent LBM dealer base, Boston Cedar happily announces the appointment of Paul Burke as a valued member of its Purchasing Department. In this role, Paul will apply his thirty-five years of industry experience, high integrity, good business... - May 11, 2012 - Boston Cedar
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Providing Temporary Furnished Accommodations, Built-to-Order Property Rentals and a Preferred Employer Program
If you needed a place to live in Florida for a few months, would you rather pay too much for a hotel room or enjoy the independence of a fully furnished, temporary rental property in the heart of the city? Brian Bombei, president of Sunchoice Corporate Housing, has created a distinctive business... - May 09, 2012 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing
Cornelius, North Carolina-Based StayConnect Electrical Solutions Awarded 2012 DIY Network / National Hardware Show Best New Electrical/Plumbing Product
The National Hardware Show®, which was held May 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has long been known as the place for the home improvement industry's manufacturers to unveil their latest products and innovations to the global marketplace. It only stands to reason that the show also serves as the place for the industry to recognize manufacturers for their achievements. - May 08, 2012 - StayConnect Electrical Solutions
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Leases 16,462 SF of Office Space for Two New Tenants at Park Ventura Office Center in Plano
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) today announced 16,462 square feet of new office leases by adding two new tenants at Park Ventura Office Center, a 194,480-square-foot office park located at 5025, 5055, and 5085 Park Boulevard in Plano. The first tenant, Akrobi, a language service... - May 06, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Handyman Solutions Helps Its Customers Organize Their Homes with New Free Home Manager Tool
Handyman Solutions announces the release of its new online Home Manager Tool. The tool is offered free or charge to all current company customers and homeowners local to the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill). With Home Manager, homeowners gain assistance in managing and maintaining... - May 06, 2012 - Handyman Solutions
Hansons Windows to Enhance Customer Experience in Malls
Kiosks to start popping up, providing a more interactive experience. - May 04, 2012 - 1-800-HANSONS
Selden Teen Paralyzed in Tragic Accident Returns Home with a Little Help from Nari
On Saturday, May 5, 2012, members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) NYC/Long Island Chapter will come together for the completion of a community service outreach program, which began in July of last year, benefiting a local family; the Rosa’s, from Selden. Andrew Rosa was 15 years old when he was riding his bike near his home and was struck by a driver, leaving him with severe traumatic brain injury and in a vegetative state. - May 03, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Hansons Windows Columbus Expands, Assumes New Address
Move necessary because of growth, owner/president says. - May 03, 2012 - 1-800-HANSONS
Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded Two Contracts from the Wiseburn Unified School District
Balfour Beatty Construction has been awarded two contracts from the Wiseburn Unified School District to provide lease-leaseback services to construct a $3.9 million multi-purpose room building at Peter Burnett Elementary School and a $350,000 single level concession stand at R. H. Dana Middle... - May 02, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Taylor Morrison Arizona Debuts Energy-Saving “Elem3nts” Program in Time for Earth Day 2012
Taylor Morrison Arizona has 22 communities throughout the Valley, stretching from Peoria to Gilbert. - May 02, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison’s New Denver Homes Selling Quickly This Spring
New home sales are up dramatically for Taylor Morrison’s Colorado division this spring, as homebuyers in Denver quickly secure new homes in the builder’s latest communities in Arvada, Parker and Broomfield, with more to soon arrive in Golden. So far this spring, Taylor Morrison’s... - May 02, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Handyman Matters Achieves CEAC
Handyman Matters is now certified to provide special remodeling assistance for elderly or handicapped individuals who need modifications to their homes to continue living there. - May 01, 2012 - Handyman Matters of New Hampshire
Home Improvement Contractor in Freehold, NJ, Hires Online Marketing Firm to Improve Its Web Presence
Homeowners in the Freehold area will soon have better access to another solution for quality home additions and remodeling. - April 29, 2012 - Precision Developers, LLC
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Gives Back to Charity
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction gives back to many charitable causes, one of which is the Easter Seals Capper Foundation (formerly known as Individual Support Systems). - April 28, 2012 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.
Can a New Home Help Save Money & Be Good for the Environment? Ashton Woods Homes in Houston Shows How It’s Done; Gets Nod from EPA.
Ashton Woods Homes in Houston, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2012 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. - April 28, 2012 - Ashton Woods Homes
Michelle Usher Elected Secretary of GPW Forum
Michelle Usher, VP/Sales & Marketing at Addison Homes in Greenville SC, joins the leadership of an organization that has been connecting accomplished women for more than 32 years. - April 26, 2012 - Addison Homes
Highland Homes Introduces Two New Communities of Tampa New Homes
Tower Grove and Southwind offer new homes priced from the low $100,000s - April 26, 2012 - Highland Homes
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Earns BOMA 360 Designation for Signature Place I & II in Recognition of Excellence in Building Management
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE), a privately-owned commercial real estate firm, has earned a BOMA 360 designation for Signature Place I & II, an office complex comprised of two Class “A” buildings totaling 437,363 RSF in Dallas, by the Building Owners and Managers... - April 26, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners