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BESI's 15-Month Old BETA Home Proves Solution for Chinese Drywall Remediation Works
The Building Envelope Science Institute releases results of a 15-month old BETA home that contained defective Chinese drywall that was remediated using the protocol taught by the institute. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis results indicate no corrosion products on post remediation copper samples. - March 18, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Sales Soar for Big Island Real Estate in February
Big Island real estate reports a 12% gain in sales and 8% increase in pricing in February, indicating a strengthening market for single family homes in Hawaii. - March 18, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, Hawaii
Esmeralda Fletcher Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant - March 18, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Fantastic Kitchens by George Will Carry New Cabinetry Line
Designers Choice Cabinetry is a Florida-Based Manufacturer of Euro-style Cabinets. - March 17, 2011 - Fantastic Kitchens By George
U.S. Concrete Recognized for Sustainable Concrete Construction, Greensite Award for Its Contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Riverside Materials, LLC d/b/a Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., was recently honored with the Reader’s Choice GreenSite Award for its contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York. Sponsored by The Concrete... - March 16, 2011 - US Concrete
Free Successful Remodeling Seminars
Doucet Remodeling & Design announces dates for 2 free homeowner seminars. Learn from their award winning experts on how to remodel the right way. Explore the latest design options, realistic budgets and get hands on experience with new materials and products. - March 16, 2011 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Builder Offers Up to $56,000 in Savings to New Home Buyers in Chula Vista
As part of its countywide Spring Sale, Brookfield Homes is now offering up to $56,000 in combined price reductions, upgrades, and incentives at its Windingwalk neighborhoods in Chula Vista, with new homes now starting from the high $200,000s. The combination of price reductions, incentives and... - March 14, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Brookfield Homes Wins Environmental Spirit Award for Rockrose Community in Carlsbad
Eco-Savvy Community Honored by Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce - March 13, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Wear Green, Get Green, Save Green on Highland Homes Energy-Saving Upgrades
Buyers receive free Green Package or $3,500 towards green upgrades throughout March. - March 13, 2011 - Highland Homes
Big Island Resort Real Estate on the Kohala Coast Heats Up
Brookfield Homes Hawaii experiences an increased demand for single family and paired resort homes due to shortage of new inventory on the Big Island of Hawaii. - March 13, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, Hawaii
Only Two Homes Remaining in First Phase of Laterra Links
Homes by Deltona is offering closeout pricing on the final two homes remaining in the first phase of Laterra Links at World Golf Village, located on the famed King & Bear golf course. - March 12, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Completes the Production of High Strength, Green Concrete U-Beams for the Phoenix Sky Train Project
U.S. Concrete Precast Group has completed the production of 130 pre-stressed, green concrete U-beams for the Sky Train Project at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Production began in February of 2010 utilizing environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, EF Technology®, which can have a carbon footprint 30 percent lower than standard concrete mix designs. - March 11, 2011 - US Concrete
Paradise Homes Wins Kitchen Gold Award in SRQ Home of the Year Contest
Sarasota, Florida Builder Wins Another Award. - March 11, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Paradise Homes Models Win 14 Parade of Homes Awards
Every Paradise Homes model entered in the competition received an award. - March 11, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. Hosts the 9th Annual "Swing a Club" for CASA Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, May 2nd at the Harbor Club on Lake Oconee, Hathaway will partake in its 9th annual “Swing a Club” for CASA charity golf tournament. This tournament is a fun and exciting way to help an organization that provides essential services to the children in the community. CASA, or... - March 11, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
ShelCidy Custom Remodeling Wins Platinum Kitchen Award in SRQ Magazine Home of the Year Competition
Sarasota, Florida, Custom Remodeler Wins Prestigious Award - March 10, 2011 - ShelCidy Custom Remodeling
StrongHold Basements Gets a New and Larger Home
StrongHold Basement’s parent company, HJ3 Composite Technologies, will be expanding operations in a new state of the art facility in March 2011. The company's carbon fiber and polymer products will soon be produced and assembled in its new 20,000 square foot facility, located just off of... - March 10, 2011 - Stronghold Basements
Artcraft Granite, Marble & Tile Co. Partners with HGTV Designer and Italy for Major Industry Event
Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile Co. is partnering with HGTV “Design on a Dime” designer Ali Azhar and Tiles of Italy to create a bathroom space, live on the showcase floor at Coverings 2011, a premiere industry event in Las Vegas next week. - March 10, 2011 - Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile
Homes by Deltona Spec Home Opens in San Savino at The Shores
Homes by Deltona has opened its newest spec home in San Savino at The Shores in St. Augustine. The 1,982-square-foot home comes with a pool if purchased before April 30, 2011. - March 09, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for TyCam Development's Daniel Payne Legacy Village
Proposed Faith-Based Community in Birmingham, Alabama is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality. - March 09, 2011 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury Kicks Off 2011 with a Celebration of Its Past, Present and Future
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury recently celebrated its past, present and future efforts to end poverty housing with a ‘Volunteer Appreciation’ gathering at the home of volunteers, Wes and Laura Wensek, in Woodbury, CT. Seasoned Habitat volunteers and new faces discussed... - March 07, 2011 - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury
Senior Health and Wellness Day 2011 Welcomes Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling
Schultz Custom Homes is owned and operated by Tom and Janet Schultz of Cabarrus County. Tom and Janet have been in the building and remodeling homes in the greater Charlotte area for many years and have recently become "Certified Aging in Place Specialists." The Schultz's are sponsors of the 2011 Senior Health and Wellness Day at the Cabarrus County Arena and Events Center, and plan to showcase their "Aging in Place" services there on March 9th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. - March 06, 2011 - Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling
San Marcos Home of the Week Includes $20,000 in Incentives, Reduced Tax Rate
The coveted single story floor plan is Mahogany’s home of the week. Nicely positioned on a corner lot, this home is scheduled for completion in April, which allows for selection of all flooring. Aside from the $20,000 buyer incentive, Brookfield Homes has paid off the assessment district bond... - March 04, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Egress Window Installation Pro in York, PA, Chooses SEO to Connect with Locals in Need of Service
Based in York, PA, American Basement Egress Windows joins forces with Prospect Genius, leveraging the online advertising company's SEO expertise to reach more local customers on the Web. - March 03, 2011 - American Basement Egress Windows by Cottrell
Howe Healthy is Your Heart Drawing Contest
Together, Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc. and the American Heart Association help promote healthy lifestyles among San Diego’s youth. - March 03, 2011 - Bill Howe Family Of Companies
New Snap-on Covers Simplify Fascia Installation
Install fascia quicker with Perma-Tite Systems 200 and 300 new snap-on cover - no more crimping. - March 03, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Three New Townhomes Priced and Ready for Immediate Move-in in Chula Vista
Brookfield has three new townhomes for immediate move-in at Cordova at Windingwalk in Chula Vista. These quick-sale homes range from 1,794 to 1,860 square feet and have three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Prices start at $324,900. Each home includes approximately $10,000 in flooring upgrades, a... - March 02, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Model Home Released for Sale at Mauna Lani Resort by Brookfield Homes Hawaii
Brookfield Homes Hawaii has announced the release of its popular Makani model for sale at KaMilo at Mauna Lani Resort. - March 02, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, Hawaii
Joye Silverman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant - March 02, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 101 Units in Atlanta
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on The Manor at Scott’s Crossing, a $13,000,000, 101 unit senior independent living community in Atlanta, Georgia. The project is owned by Prestwick Development Company, LLC. The Manor at Scott’s Crossing is well located at... - February 27, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Boston Cedar Announces a Partnership with Railing Dynamics, Inc.
Boston Cedar announces a partnership with RDI for distribution of innovative vinyl deck railing solutions for the northeast US. - February 25, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Win a Chance for a New Home This Weekend with Lennar
Lennar’s Coastal Carolina Division is kicking off their sales event this weekend. - February 24, 2011 - Lennar
The Deltona Corporation Forms The Deltona Realty Group
The Deltona Corporation has formed The Deltona Realty Group, a real estate referral company. The new company will allow agents to keep their real estate licenses active and earn money through referrals without working in the field full-time. The company will also serve agents with active licenses who practice out of the area by allowing them to earn commissions through referrals to the company. - February 24, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
New Atlantic Contracting Wins 2nd Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC
Prestigious Carolinas Construction Industry Honor for Best General Contractor Awarded to New Atlantic Contracting. - February 24, 2011 - New Atlantic Contracting
Laterra Links Staged Models Open in World Golf Village
Homes by Deltona recently opened two professionally-staged homes in Laterra Links at World Golf Village. The coach home community is located on the King & Bear golf course, near The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village's Swim and Tennis Center and the King & Bear Clubhouse. - February 23, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Bella Cucina West to Host Free Design Clinic
Kitchen Design Clinic to be held on Wednesday, March 9th, in Lewistown, Montana. - February 23, 2011 - Bella Cucina West
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Ray Southern Listed as Top 100 Power Leader
South Florida Business Journal recognizes Ray Southern, President and Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty Construction's Florida division, as a leader in South Florida's business community. - February 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Construction in the Gate at Lexington
Triangle Home Builder Expands Into New Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - February 20, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling Building a Glass House in Cabarrus County
Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling is located in Mt. Pleasant, NC and is owned and operated by Tom and Janet Schultz who have lived in the Cabarrus County area for more than twenty years. Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling has strong ties to the community and Tom and Janet look forward to many long and happy years in their "Glass House" which they have endearingly named Gelassenheit (German for serenity). - February 19, 2011 - Schultz Custom Homes and Remodeling
New Home Builder Blog Launches for KaMilo at Mauna Lani Resort by Brookfield Homes Hawaii
Brookfield Homes Hawaii announces the launch of their new blog for KaMilo, a private community of new homes offering a unique opportunity for Big Island real estate in Hawaii. - February 19, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, Hawaii
Landmark Fine Homes Setting Records as a Green Home Builder
Landmark Fine Homes has completed only the second home in the state to be certified by the National Home Builders Association as a gold-level Green Home, the first being last October in the Edmond area. - February 18, 2011 - Landmark Fine Homes
Homes by Deltona Launches Facebook Fan Pages for San Savino at The Shores and Laterra Links Communities
Homes by Deltona has launched Facebook fan pages for its San Savino at The Shores and Laterra Links communities in St. Augustine. - February 18, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 76 Units in Columbus
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on Phase II of The Preserve at Columbus Park, a $4,490,000, 76 unit addition to the Class A apartment community in Columbus, Georgia. The project is owned by GMA Apartments II, LLC and is positioned between the shopping center anchored by... - February 17, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
NAWIC Observes Women in Construction Week March 6-12
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 6-12, 2011. The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. NAWIC is an international association serving more than 150 chapters in the United States. - February 15, 2011 - National Association of Women in Construction
Dunhill Homes Opens Nine New Models in Las Vegas
Homebuilder releases first new floor plans since 2008 in Rhodes Ranch master plan. - February 12, 2011 - Dunhill Homes
Jim Cirimele Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Director of Sales and Marketing - February 12, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers 1,700 Valentines to Military Veterans
Balfour Beatty Construction's divisions in California and Texas turn to some of the youngest artists in their communities to create and distribute Valentines to patients at local Veterans Associations hospitals. - February 11, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
SCS Hardwood Floors Explains How to Handle Water Damage to Your Hardwood Floors
With all the rain that Florida has been receiving SCS Hardwood Floors has received many telephone calls requesting information on how to handle water damage on hardwood floors. - February 11, 2011 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
Big Island Real Estate Developer Brookfield Homes Hawaii Announces New Release
Brookfield Homes Hawaii announced that construction has begun on its newest release following the successful sellout of their previous phase of new homes at the Mauna Lani Resort. - February 11, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, Hawaii