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Tracy Browne, Angela Floyd Named Corporate Vice Presidents at Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Tracy Browne as corporate vice president of sustainability and Angela Floyd as corporate vice president of business improvement. In her new role, Browne will leverage her past direction of the company's national sustainability task team to include the... - April 20, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Handyman Matters Arrives in the Knoxville Area
New business greets the Knoxville community; offering Handyman & Remodeling services - April 20, 2011 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Thomas Construction Celebrates Earth Day with High Performance Windows
Thomas Construction will show off their “green” windows at the 22nd Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 17th from 11am to 6pm on the Muny Grounds in Forest Park. Earth Day Festival event-goers can visit the Thomas Construction booth to learn about the company’s... - April 17, 2011 - Thomas Construction
Barbour ABI Teams Up with Speedy to Assist Members
Barbour ABI has teamed up with Speedy the UK's leading provider of equipment rental and support services, to offer a ground breaking members only service, called Speedy Assist. - April 17, 2011 - Barbour ABI
Balfour Beatty Construction Announces New Georgia President
Industry leader Frank Spears to head Georgia Division. - April 15, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group Hosts Share Our Shoes Donation Drive for Victims of Japan Earthquake
Triangle Home Builder Accepting All Donations of Shoes at Raleigh Office Through May 2 - April 15, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Metal-Era's Rooftop Talk Premieres
Metal-Era Inc. Introduces a New Online Video Series for the Roofing Industry - April 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Brookfield’s Rockrose Tops List as Best Selling Detached New Home Community in Carlsbad for Q1
Rockrose at The Foothills by Brookfield Homes topped the list as the best selling detached new home neighborhood in Carlsbad for Q1 in 2011 with an average of nearly one home per week. - April 14, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury Executive Committee Holds Strategic Planning Session in Vermont
The executive committee of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury recently attended a strategic planning session where they discussed their vision and plans for the affiliate over the next five years. Five volunteers, Betsy Jette, Treasurer; Kate Clarke, President; Dave Rohlfing, Secretary; Ken... - April 14, 2011 - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury
Ole South Properties Participating in Rebate Program Offered by NewHomesAmerica.com - New Home Buyers Offered Visa Gift Card Worth Thousands
NewHomesAmerica.com, a new website that offers home buyers a rebate of 1.25% of the price of their new homes if they buy from a participating builder, announced today that Ole South Properties, Tennessee’s largest, independently-owned home builder is participating in its unique Buyer Rebate Program. - April 12, 2011 - NewHomeAmerica.com
Terrapin Modular Buildings Pave the Way for the Future
Modular building is fast becoming the method of choice in the construction industry. Terrapin has been at the forefront of this industry for over 60 years, and is continually striving to be a market leader. Its partnership with Avanti architects reflects this. - April 11, 2011 - Terrapin Ltd
Lake Norman Home Builders Association to Address Housing Regulation Issues at Luncheon Presentation
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) will present a discussion on government housing regulations, and how those regulations affect the housing market and the current economy. - April 08, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Royal Oaks Building Group Expands Into the Colony at Lexington Plantation
Triangle Home Builder Launches Third Section of New Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - April 08, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Shea Properties Opens New Office in Downtown Los Angeles
Aliso Viejo based real estate firm sees bright future in the region. - April 07, 2011 - Shea Properties
Handyman Service in Thompson, CT, Joins with Web Advertisers to Aid Customers in Finding Them Online
Located near Providence, RI, Go 2 Guys is a handyman service and remodeling contractor that just signed up with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company. This will make it easier for local homeowners to find the home improvement services they need via major search engines. - April 06, 2011 - Go 2 Guys, LLC
Boston Cedar Adds 2011 AZEK Trim and Moulding Profiles to It's Distribution Roster
Boston Cedar has been a premier US AZEK distributor since 2003 and 2011 is the most exciting year yet. With several new innovative AZEK Building Products offerings across all five all lines, AZEK continues to be the brand leader for low-maintenance exterior building products. - April 05, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Boston Cedar Proudly Adds Three New 2011 AZEK Deck Products to It's Product Roster
Boston Cedar has been a premier northeast US AZEK distributor since 2003 and 2011 is the most exciting year yet. With several new innovative AZEK Building Products offerings involving all lines, AZEK continues to be the brand leader for low-maintenance exterior building products. - April 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Boston Cedar and AZEK Building Products Deliver Innovative Deck Railing Solutions for 2011
Boston Cedar has been a premier northeast US AZEK distributor since 2003 and 2011 is the most exciting year yet. With several new innovative AZEK Building Products offerings involving all lines, AZEK continues to be the brand leader for low-maintenance exterior building products. As proud supporting members of the North American Deck and Rail Association (www.NADRA.org) both Boston Cedar and AZEK Building Products deliver beautiful decking and railing solutions. - April 03, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Atlantic Remodeling Presents the MD SPCA "March for the Animals" on Sunday April 17th
Atlantic Remodeling is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the "March for the Animals" for the second straight year. The march helps raise money for the Maryland SPCA. March for the Animals is Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Druid Hill Park. It will be a fun-packed day of demonstrations,... - April 02, 2011 - Atlantic Remodeling Corporation
New Big Island Golf Course Homes Offered for Sale at Mauna Lani Resort
Brookfield Homes Hawaii has announced an exclusive collection of three Big Island new homes for sale at KaMilo, a private gated community within the Mauna Lani Resort. - April 02, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, Hawaii
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
San Diego Builder Experiences Biggest New Home Sales Month in Over a Year
March has been Brookfield Homes’ biggest sales month in San Diego in over a year. The builder has witnessed increased interest and sales activity at all five of its local neighborhoods. - April 01, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Airhart Begins Preconstruction Sales at Blanchard Court Townhomes in Wheaton
Airhart Construction recently opened sales at its newest community: Blanchard Court, featuring 18 low-maintenance townhomes in Wheaton. Conveniently situated at the intersection of Avery and Blanchard, a half mile between downtown Wheaton and downtown Glen Ellyn, Blanchard Court is set within an... - April 01, 2011 - Airhart Construction
Metal-Era's Thom Cain Promoted to Northeastern Regional Sales Manager
Metal-Era Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that Thom Cain has been promoted to Northeastern Regional Sales Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the sales efforts of Roof Edge Solutions, Edge Systems One and Airflow... - March 31, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Certified Aging in Place Specialist in Polk County
Stephen M Farmer of SMF Residential Services recently became one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying Stephen as one of the building industry’s top professionals with skills and knowledge specific to... - March 31, 2011 - SMF Residential Services Inc
Lakeside Exteriors Named 2011 Regional Contractor of the Year by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Award given for outstanding exterior work on home in St. Louis County. - March 31, 2011 - Lakeside Exteriors
Boston Cedar Announces a New Cedar Decking Offering for 2011
High quality western red cedar decking has been a perennial natural performer in the Northeast US for generation after generation. Boston Cedar is now proud to offer a premium sound tight knot deck board option to its core product line-up for 2011…kiln dried 5/4” x 6” Prestige... - March 31, 2011 - Boston Cedar
U.S. Concrete’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Plants Achieve Green-Star Status for Outstanding Environmental Performance
U.S. Concrete, Inc. today announced that the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has granted the prestigious NRMCA Green-Star Certification to all of its plants in its Redi-Mix Concrete, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth. - March 29, 2011 - US Concrete
Taylor Morrison’s Adora Trails in Arizona Breaks Ground on Multi-Million Dollar Amenities
The latest community by Scottsdale-based homebuilder holds April 2 event to celebrate. - March 29, 2011 - Taylor Morrison
Royals Oaks Building Group Celebrates Neighborhood Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Local Homebuilder Joins Apex Chamber of Commerce to Mark Completion of Holland Farm Community in Apex - March 27, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
11 Homes Sold in Huge Demand in First 10 Days to Kick Off Brookfield Homes Spring Sale
Since kicking off its spring sale on March 11, Brookfield Homes has experienced a huge demand for its new homes throughout San Diego County, with 11 homes sold in 10 days. Including several new homes available for immediate move-in at five San Diego-area neighborhoods, and with up to $124,000 in... - March 25, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Highland Homes Recognizes Top Sales Agents of 2010
Annual Sales Awards Banquet Honors Employees for Outstanding Achievement - March 25, 2011 - Highland Homes
Remediation Performed for Structures with Defective Drywall Should be Done Properly the First Time, According to BESI
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held on April 11-12, 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is the most comprehensive course two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - March 24, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
KraftMaster Renovations Announces New Upgraded 5 Year Warranty
KraftMaster Renovations serves all of Northern and Central New Jersey, including Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Somerset, Mercer, and Union Counties. Specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, they also offer engineering services for clients interested in adding on to their existing space. KraftMaster is taking advantage of the opportunity for the remodeling industry to benefit as a result of the current slump in the real estate market. - March 24, 2011 - KraftMaster Renovations, LLC.
Sterling Custom Homes Begins Construction at The Bluffs at Steiner Ranch
Sterling Custom Homes begins construction on its second custom home at award-winning development Steiner Ranch. - March 23, 2011 - Sterling Custom Homes
Homes by Deltona Participates in Reopening Festivities at Spa Laterra at World Golf Village
The Spa Laterra at World Golf Village recently reopened. Located adjacent to the King & Bear golf course, the destination day spa offers a full complement of massages, facials, body scrubs, wraps, makeup artistry, hair care and nail services. - March 22, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Up to $124,000 in Price Reductions and Incentives Available During Brookfield’s Spring Sale
With several homes available for immediate move-in at all five San Diego-area neighborhoods, and with up to $124,000 in combined price reductions, upgrades and incentives, Brookfield Homes has announced its unprecedented Spring Sale. “Our limited-time reduced pricing, upgrades and buyer... - March 22, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Announces Promotion of Dale Godwin to General Manager
U.S. Concrete Precast Group today announced the promotion of Dale Godwin to General Manager for its Phoenix, Arizona operation. He succeeds Bonnie Wasson, a long-standing, valued member of the U.S. Concrete Precast Group who retired from her position after 25 years of devoted service. Godwin will... - March 21, 2011 - US Concrete
Lloyd Odell Joins the Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling Team
In recent months, Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling out of Mt. Pleasant, NC has experienced immense growth. The company has been well established in the community for almost ten years. The building/remodeling firm has an impeccable reputation in the area and consistently delivers a product of... - March 20, 2011 - Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 100 Units in Atlanta
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on The Gateway at East Point, a $13,000,000, 100 unit senior independent living community in East Point, Georgia. The project is owned by Prestwick Development Company, LLC. The Gateway at East Point is well located at the corner of... - March 19, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Shodeen Introduces 2 New Home Designs at Mill Creek in Geneva
For years, Shodeen Homes kept their winning floorplan formula virtually unchanged at Mill Creek, its master-planned, golf course community in Geneva featuring semi-custom single-family homes. Now, to help kickoff its 50th anniversary year, the builder has decided to make what was already a great... - March 19, 2011 - Shodeen Homes
Ryland Homes Kicks Off Preconstruction Sales at Herrington Estates in Bolingbrook
Preconstruction sales are now underway at Herrington Estates, Ryland Homes’ brand new community of single-family homes in Bolingbrook that’s conveniently located near I-55 within highly acclaimed school district 202. Two fully furnished models are expected to open by late April, and... - March 19, 2011 - Ryland Homes Chicago
Mokena Family Follows Path to New Baths, Courtesy of Distinctive Remodelers
Richard and Kathryn Carlson weren’t tiring of their step-up ranch in Mokena after 15 years. But they knew it was time for some changes—particularly in the baths, which were overdue for major updates. “We were having some trouble with the ceramic tile and grout loosening in our... - March 19, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
Distinctive Remodelers Invent New Kitchen for New Lenox Mom Who Loves to Cook
As a single mom busy managing a career and caring for two growing adolescent boys, Vonni Panfil craved order and extra space in the small kitchen of her New Lenox home. A frequent entertainer of family, friends and teenagers, Vonni yearned to be able to cook more often in a bigger, better room that... - March 19, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
Distinctive Remodelers Fashion Custom Gazebo, Driveways and Fresh Landscaping Plan for New Lenox Home
When Pete and Bobbi Egle decided to fill in their old in-ground swimming pool, they knew they needed an expert to help them reinvent their backyard and overall landscaping plan. So they enlisted the aid of Distinctive Construction Services Inc., which was able to pool its remodeling and landscaping... - March 19, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
Distinctive Remodelers Urges Homeowners to Know How to Shut Off Their Home Water Supply in Emergency
You probably know how to replace your furnace filters and operate the circuit breakers on your electrical panel. But do you know where to find and how to shut off your home’s main water supply in an emergency? A little knowledge could avoid a serious mess and save thousands in repair bills,... - March 19, 2011 - Distinctive Remodelers
Airhart Construction Opens New Townhome Model at Courthouse Square in Wheaton
Airhart Construction recently lifted the curtain on The Blanchard, a brand new model at Courthouse Square - a community of 46 Georgian-style luxury townhomes on the site of the historic DuPage County Courthouse campus in Wheaton. “Visitors can tour the new fully furnished model and see... - March 19, 2011 - Airhart Construction
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) Recently Presented Its Annual Awards in Recognition of 2010 Excellence in Leadership
“Builder Member of the Year” was awarded to Geoff Bowen, founder and president of EFC Builders, based in Troutman, NC. Mary Ellen MacDonald, a mortgage loan originator with Peoples Bank in Cornelius, NC, was named “Associate Member of the Year.” The 2010 “Rookie Member of the Year” award went to Joan Inglis, owner and lead designer of Carolina Spaces, LLC, based in Lake Wylie, SC. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Lake Norman Home Builder Named "Woman of the Year" by National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) proudly announces that Nicole Goolsby was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building Council. She was awarded for her generous and enthusiastic support as a business mentor, and for her exceptional leadership in the council. NAHB also recognized Goolsby as a Life Director for her ten years of service on the Board of Directors. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Lake Norman Home Builders Association Announces 2011 Leadership Posts
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) recently announced the members in leadership roles who are serving on the 2011 Board of Directors. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association