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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
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
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
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
Argenta CDC Receives $39,000 Grant from Walmart Foundation to Create Youth Urban Agriculture Initiative
The Walmart State Giving Program has awarded Argenta Community Development Corporation a $39,000 grant to launch the Vestal Urban Farm Project for 220 students at Boone Park Elementary and Argenta Academy, the North Little Rock School District's alternative high school. For participants, the... - September 02, 2011 - Argenta Community Development Corporation
Sterling Custom Homes Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and South Texas
Austin Builder Matches Employee’s Fundraising Efforts - September 01, 2011 - Sterling Custom Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Hires Portnoy to Lead Public-Private Partnerships
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the addition of Ken Portnoy as Vice President of Public-Private Partnerships. In this role, Portnoy will help lead and coordinate the pursuit and delivery of public-private partnerships (PPP) within all of Balfour Beatty Construction’s U.S. - August 31, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Jones Homes Receives Award in Professional Remodeler Magazine
Jeff Jones, president of Jones Homes, a homebuilder in Frederick, MD., was recently selected as one of the top 40 remodelers under 40 in the July 2011 issue. - August 31, 2011 - Jones Homes, LLC
Lake Norman HBA Will Host Local Economist to Discuss "Charlotte and the Lake Norman Housing Market"
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association will host Chuck Graham, local economist and principal of Newton Graham Consultants, a Charlotte, N.C.-based management consulting firm that specializes in the home building industry. Graham will be LNHBA’s featured speaker at Galway Hooker Restaurant & Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and includes hors d'oeuvres. - August 31, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Brookfield’s Back to School Sale Features Lower Prices, Higher Incentives for New Homes in San Diego
All San Diego new home locations by Brookfield Homes are included in the sale, from Carlsbad to Scripps Ranch to Chula Vista. - August 30, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
A Better House Inc. Begins Construction on First Ever ICF Military Barracks
Nashville-Based Green Builders Chosen to Build Landmark ICF Housing in Fort Campbell - August 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.
Community Joins Together in Home Addition/Renovation for Wounded Marine, LCpl. Colin Pascik
Coastal and LaPolla were among those who donated labor, materials, and time to the renovation of a residence for LCpl. Colin Pascik, a Marine who was injured during his time in Afghanistan. One month after being deployed, LCpl. Pascik was hit by a pressure plate improved explosive device (IED),... - August 26, 2011 - Coastal
Metal-Era Updates 3-Part CSI Specification for Fascia, Coping, Eave & Ridge Ventilation Systems
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, has just released an updated guide specification. The new 3-part CSI specification includes all of Metal-Era’s fascia and coping systems in its Roof Edge Solutions division and all the eave and ridge... - August 26, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Triangle Victory Riders Raise $4,450 to Benefit Operation: Coming Home
Victory for Vets Sunset Ride Supports Nonprofit’s Goal to Donate Homes to Disabled Veterans who Have Served in the Middle East. - August 24, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Home Owners Call "A Better Closet" the Best in Home Storage Solutions
A Better Closet builds value into clients’ homes while earning “5 Star” ratings for service, quality and efficiency to help them check HGTV FrontDoor and Freshome's tips for increasing the resale price of their homes off their to-do lists. - August 20, 2011 - A Better Closet
Ryland Homes Hosts Back-to-School Event at Henderson Community
Southern Nevada homebuilder partnering with Clark County School District's Community-School Partnership program to collect school supplies for at-risk students. - August 19, 2011 - Ryland Homes
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc. Releases New Website
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc., a leading construction company based in Topeka, Kansas has released a new website: http://www.floydmcmillin.com The website of Floyd McMillin contains information and a list of places where you can connect with Floyd McMillin and McMillin... - August 19, 2011 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.
Frisomat Decisively Invests in Green Energy
6.000 solar panels, good for an annual CO² reduction of 372 tons. - August 18, 2011 - Frisomat industrial buildings
Builders Site Protection Announces the 2011 Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship Award Recipient
Steven Gehlen has been awarded Builders Site Protection's 2011 Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship. Steven is pursuing his undergraduate degree in Business Management at the University of Oregon. - August 13, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
“The Stonehill” Project in Sullivan Landing is Ready for Construction
Sullivan Landing in Kimberley BC is ready to develop on lot 38 in the new community. - August 11, 2011 - Sullivan Landing
Sika Sarnafil's Stanley Graveline Receives ASTM William C. Cullen Award
Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, is pleased to announce that Stanley Graveline, Vice President, Technical Services, has received the William C. Cullen Award from ASTM International in recognition of his long-time outstanding... - August 10, 2011 - Sika Sarnafil
Addison Homes Wins National Safety Award
Addison Homes in Greenville, SC, wins a national Safety Award for Excellence for its comprehensive efforts designed to ensure an accident-free work environment for employees, trade partners and vendors. - August 10, 2011 - Addison Homes
Synergy Builders Inc, Announces Its Participation at the College of DuPage Home Show
Synergy Builders Inc, a design-build home remodeling company, announces its participation at the College of DuPage Home Show in Glen Ellyn Illinois, Chicago along with 100 additional vendors. - August 08, 2011 - Synergy Builders
Synergy Builders Invites You to Participate in Their Upcoming Raffle on Facebook
Synergy Builders, a design-build home remodeling company invites you to participate in their upcoming raffle on Facebook and spread the word about their services. - August 08, 2011 - Synergy Builders
Synergy Builders Thanks Everyone Who Participated in Facebook Raffle for a Brand New iPad 2
Synergy Builders held its Facebook raffle for a brand new iPad 2 on June 6th 2011. They would like to thank everyone who participated and helped in spreading the word about Synergy Builders. - August 08, 2011 - Synergy Builders
Architectural Jewelry Created by Silversmith Adorns Any Décor with Eco-Friendly Metal
Silversmith’s handmade decorative metal offers endless possibilities for any décor with styles from modern to rustic. - August 06, 2011 - Blue Feather Metals
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
Brookfield Homes in San Diego Posts Record-Breaking Sales in July
Brookfield has reported 19 gross sales in San Diego in one month, its strongest sales month since Aug 2009. According to Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing for Brookfield Homes, there are several key factors at play. “Brookfield Homes is assisting buyers with the purchase of... - August 05, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
GreenTex Builders Provide Water Efficient Showerheads, Raise Money for School in Africa
For a small donation, GreenTex Builders will install a new Moen water efficient showerhead in any or all of homeowner’s baths. They are donating all of the proceeds to charity. Austin residents can do their part to support the water conservation efforts during the extreme drought. 100% of donations will go to the Cheti Sponsorship program to build a school in Tanzania, Africa. - August 05, 2011 - GreenTex Builders
Highlight Homes of Atlanta Seeks Partners to Aid Victims of Minot Flood
Georgia Developer and Builder Responds to Request from North Dakota Native to Assist with Rebuild - August 05, 2011 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Orlando, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Defective “Chinese" Drywall. - August 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Boston Cedar Adds a Social Media Platform to Its Marketing Strategy
"This key initiative will continue to become an integral part of the overall marketing strategy for the company going forward," said Paul Colliton, Boston Cedar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. - August 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar