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U.S. Concrete Launches a Single Point Resource for News and Opinions on Green Construction
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR), the leading provider of green concrete technologies, announced today the launch of concrete-greenbuilding.com, a blog portal that goes beyond expert views and opinions to exploring up-to- the minute news and articles on green and sustainable construction from around the internet. - October 11, 2011 - US Concrete
DLR Group to Design Space Control Unit at FE Warren Air Force Base
Colorado architecture firm DLR Group has been selected to renovate a nearly century-old historical building to accommodate a Space Control unit on the FE Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. DLR Group has been awarded a unique opportunity to design a renovation project while being true to a... - October 11, 2011 - DLR Group
DLR Group Selected for Evans Army Community Hospital Renovation
Colorado architecture firm DLR Group was recently awarded design services for the Evans Army Community Hospital Alterations project located at Fort Carson, Colorado. The renovations will take place within the surgical and behavioral health inpatient units at the hospital which serves U.S. Army... - October 09, 2011 - DLR Group
Canadian Construction Association Launches New CCA Website and Opens Registration for 2012 Conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a brand new website for the organization, featuring streamlined navigation, a modernized look, and updated content for CCA members and the general public. The bilingual website is part of an overall strategy to improve CCA communications to its... - October 09, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Balfour Beatty Construction and U.S. Marines Hold Opening Ceremony for Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center
Balfour Beatty Construction and the U.S. Marine Corps, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $31 million Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Several wounded Marines and sailors assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West were in attendance amidst an audience of more than 600 guests. - October 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Minto’s Cascada at Monterra Integral Part of the 9th Best Overall Master Planned Community in the Country
Metrostudy, the nation's leading provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing, retail and related industries nationwide, recently released its mid-year report on the top 20 master-planned communities in the country. And Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities, is pleased... - October 08, 2011 - Minto Communities
CF Jordan Founder Inducted Into El Paso Business Hall of Fame
Charles Francis “Paco” Jordan recognized for business accomplishments. - October 08, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked Among Top Residential Builders in Triangle Area
Local Homebuilder Finishes in Top 10 in Annual List by Triangle Business Journal. - October 08, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Distinctive Remodelers Creates New Double-Sized Kitchen for Oak Lawn Family
After 22 years, Sue Marcinkowski had reached the boiling point in the cramped galley kitchen of her 60-year-old Oak Lawn ranch home. In addition to cabinet doors that wouldn’t fully close any longer, she had endured loose and crumbling tile, formica countertops scarred with pot burns, no... - October 07, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
CCA Pleased with Permanent Gas Tax Fund Transfers to Aid Municipalities with Infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to see the government moving forward with its commitment to introduce legislation to make permanent the annual transfer of funds to municipalities under the Gas Tax Fund. - October 06, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Balfour Beatty Construction Names New Florida Division President
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the promotion of Sean DeMartino to President of their Florida Division, which has principle offices in Orlando and Plantation. - October 05, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Operation: Coming Home Attains 501(c)3 Status
Nonprofit Project Receives Official Recognition from the Internal Revenue Service as a Charitable Organization Whose Contributions are Tax-Deductible. - October 05, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
U.S. Concrete Supplies Green Concrete to the Home of Tomorrow Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas
U.S. Concrete joined forces with The Home of Tomorrow to supply green concrete to its home exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. - October 04, 2011 - US Concrete
Tiny Guest House Adds Livability to Historic Home
Owner of a historic home finds a detached cottage to be the perfect solution for keeping her company happy. - October 03, 2011 - Preservation Resource, Inc. dba Historic Shed
Royal Oaks Building Group to Compete in 2011 Wake County Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder to Feature Six Homes in 46th Annual Home Builders Association Event. - October 02, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
New Atlantic Contracting Completes Construction Of Reynolda Hall
Local N.C. General Contractor Renovates Administrative and Personal and Career Development Offices at Wake Forest University in $1.3 Million Project - September 29, 2011 - New Atlantic Contracting
StayConnect Electrical Solutions Chooses University of North Carolina, Charlotte MBA Marketing Class to Compete for Marketing Plan on New Product Launch
Serving all electrical users, StayConnect® Electrical Solutions, based in Cornelius, NC, USA, manufactures electrical products that address connection security and safety concerns. Its products consist of the StayConnect® Outlet Cover, StayConnect® Interior Plate, StayConnect® Child Resistant Plate and StayConnect® Exterior Plate. - September 28, 2011 - StayConnect Electrical Solutions
A Better House Inc. Featured on Green Homes Tour of Middle Tennessee
ICF Home by Nashville-Based Green Builders Included in First Annual Event - September 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.
Harris County Housing Authority's Green Senior Community Embraces Twitter and Facebook
Cypresswood Estates, an affordable housing community for people 55 and older, introduced its Facebook page this week and has launched a Twitter campaign to help promote its grand opening event Tuesday, Sept. 27. The social media presence connects the 88-unit housing development with its surrounding... - September 27, 2011 - Harris County Housing Authority
J.P.Walters Design Honors Mid-Century Icons in Downtown Retreat
Inspired by this building’s history as the former SDG&E power plant, designer Jim Walters created a mid-century theme to blend modern and historic tones. - September 25, 2011 - J.P.Walters Design Associates
Addison Homes to Present Seminars at Home & Garden Show
Addison Homes President Todd Usher presents “Why Sustainable Makes Sense—and Cents,” an educational seminar about how cost-effective it can be to build and/or renovate toward maximum energy efficiency. - September 25, 2011 - Addison Homes
Arcadia Builders Establish Web Presence
Arcadia Builders have a new and exciting web site to reflect their excellence and experienced presence in the specialist builders space in the UK. They may be new to the web space but they are not new to the world of barn conversions and period building restoration. - September 24, 2011 - Arcadia Builders Ltd
Highland Homes Announces Model Grand Opening at Belmont Park at Imperial Lakes
Free Upgrades or Closing Cost Assistance for Grand Opening Visitors - September 24, 2011 - Highland Homes
Brookfield Homes President Steve Doyle to be Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award at USD
A 1984 graduate of the private university, Doyle will be honored during the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter. - September 23, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Reducing Pricing on Their Orlando Accommodation
Accommodations specialists Sunchoice Corporate Housing has recently announced that they have reduced the monthly cost of staying within their world-class Orlando corporate housing suites. The company currently offer clientele access to over 80 available communities across the State of Florida, each... - September 23, 2011 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing
Balfour Beatty Construction to Build New Campus for Palm Beach State College
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected to build the initial phase of a new west campus for Palm Beach State College in Florida. - September 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
IBC and Canadian Construction Association Seeking Input on BIM Use in Canada
The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) is conducting a survey to assess the BIM environment in Canada. They are asking designers, constructors, operators, and owners of vertical and horizontal infrastructure to take part. - September 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Mike Hagadus Joins Metal-Era as Northern Illinois Sales Representative
He will be working closely with roofing product distributors, roofing contractors, roof consultants and architects to assist with their fascia, coping, gutter, eave and ridge ventilation projects. - September 22, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Adds Wayne E. Bell, Jr.
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Purchasing Coordinator. - September 22, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction Nears Completion of FAU Stadium; Project Receives Safety Award
Construction on Florida Atlantic University’s new football stadium in Boca Raton is nearly complete. The FAU Owls take the field for the first home game on October 15. As the Balfour Beatty Construction team focuses on the final touches, the entire project is celebrating their commitment to safety with a Sunshine State Recognition Award. - September 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Customer Service Rep at Brookfield Homes Among the Best in the Industry
Brookfield Homes’ Dan Ames is among the best customer service representatives in the San Diego building industry for 2011, one of three finalists in the BIA’s annual Icon Awards. “Dan has the keen ability of relating and communicating to homeowners,” explained Frank... - September 21, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
National Log Home Company Announces "Build America" Program to Revitalize American Products and Housing Market
eLogHomes, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of log home packages and materials, proudly announces the launch of Build America, a special discount program created for the employees of organizations that serve America. “We want to make it easier and more affordable for our... - September 21, 2011 - eLogHomes
Construction Industry Leaders Forum Gathers Top Companies in Toronto
The CCA Construction Industry Leaders Forum features roundtable and panel discussions about the construction industry and how to prepare for the future. The event also features a keynote address from Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group. - September 17, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
U.S. Concrete Supports “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity” World Class Monument
U.S. Concrete's Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has joined forces with Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd, a California-based building design firm, to support Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, the inspirational educational initiative sponsored by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Oakland, California. - September 16, 2011 - US Concrete
Summit Place in Summit, NJ, is 70 Percent Sold Prior to Opening-Half Sells in Seven Days
Prior to opening, Summit Place in the heart of downtown Summit, NJ, is already 70 percent sold. Half of the condominium residences sold in only seven days. - September 16, 2011 - Coldwell Banker New Homes
Threatt, Penland Join Addison Homes
Addison Homes, an Upstate SC custom "green" builder, adds two employees. - September 16, 2011 - Addison Homes
Airhart Construction Begins Preconstruction Sales at College Station in Wheaton
Airhart Construction recently launched preconstruction sales at its newest community: College Station in Wheaton, featuring 14 single-family, semi-custom, cottage-style homes that offer low-maintenance amenities. Set conveniently at the intersection of Blanchard and Avery, College Station is... - September 15, 2011 - Airhart Construction
"My Kimberley Photo and Video Contest" Announces Winners
Sullivan Landings latest child competition wraps up with 4 prize winners. - September 14, 2011 - Sullivan Landing
CF Jordan Construction Welcomes New Project Manager, Brandon Perdue
CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas based commercial construction and construction management company welcomes their newest Dallas office team member, Brandon Perdue. Perdue is the new Project Manager for CF Jordan. Perdue has an extensive background in the construction industry acting as... - September 14, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Distinctive Remodelers Creates 2 Kitchens in One Orland Park Home
Getting two for one is always a thrill for smart shoppers, and Elise and Brian Kroll are no exception. By enlisting the services of Distinctive Remodelers, the Orland Park homeowners were able to get two kitchens for nearly the price of one in their 20-year-old two story home—all in fewer... - September 13, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
Hathaway Finishes Over 100 Beds in 120 Days
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. is eager to announce the completion of the Tallahassee Student Housing Project, consisting of the second phase of The Avenues, and two new communities, Vue and Paces, owned my Chance Partners, LLC. The $4.2M project was comprised of 8 buildings, 30 units, over... - September 11, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Randy Katz Selected for Leadership Raleigh Program
Brady announces today that Randy Katz, Raleigh-area general manager, has been selected to participate in the 2011-2012 Leadership Raleigh program presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. - September 10, 2011 - Brady
CF Jordan Construction Welcomes Ryan Lack, Lead Estimator
Texas construction company announces new team member. - September 08, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Builders Site Protection Donates Materials for Coastal Cleanup Day
Builders Site Protection will donate reusable trash and recycling collection materials for Coastal Cleanup Day on September 17th, 2011. Builders Site Protection is the premier green surface protection supplier for the construction and remodeling industries. - September 08, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
Balfour Resource Group Launches Revamped Website
Balfour Resource Group announces the launch of its new website, to better highlight services and experience. - September 08, 2011 - Balfour Resource Group
Harris County Housing Authority Creates Green Affordable Housing for Seniors
Affordable housing for seniors goes green, sets example for industry and HUD. Cypresswood Estates, a Platinum LEED community, is finalist for Best Example of Green Building Concepts award. - September 07, 2011 - Harris County Housing Authority
Earle Sherman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant with More Than 15 Years of Experience. - September 03, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
CCA Announces Improvements to Gold Seal Construction Management Certification Program
Canadian Construction Association (CCA) today announced the planned improvement to its Gold Seal certification program for construction management professionals. In addition to changes to program requirements in terms of education, training and application fees, in the upcoming months CCA will launch an online application system, a learning management system facilitating preparing for the examination as well as improvements to how potential applicants can find information about the program. - September 03, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Brookfield Homes Voted #1 in “San Diego’s Best” for both New Home Builder & New Home Community
Brookfield Homes dominated San Diego’s New Home categories for Best Builder and Best Community in “San Diego’s Best 2011” Union-Tribune/SignOnSanDiego poll. - September 03, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Introduces New Options for Those Looking for Tampa Business Accommodation
Leading Tampa Corporate and Military Housing provider Sunchoice Corporate Housing has recently announced the addition of several new properties to their comprehensive catalogue of conveniently located luxury accommodations. - September 03, 2011 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing