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Highland Homes Opens The Reserve at Meadow Oaks in West Pasco County
Florida home builder Highland Homes is getting ready to open another new community. The Reserve at Meadow Oaks in West Pasco County is slated to open in early January. Located on State Road 52 in Hudson, the starter homes in this community will be priced from the low $100,000s. Meadow Oaks is an... - December 25, 2010 - Highland Homes
Barbour ABI Supports Local Charity - KIND
Children’s charity KIND received an early Christmas present this week from staff at a Cheshire Oaks based company, Barbour ABI. They will be presenting the charity with a donation for their 35th Annual KIND Christmas Appeal instead of sending Christmas cards. - December 24, 2010 - Barbour ABI
Apchin Design Corp. Adds Another Luxury Home Design Masterpiece to Its Online Gallery
Apchin Design Corp., luxury home design firm located in Kelowna, B.C., has added another masterpiece, The Schroeder Residence, to its website collection. - December 23, 2010 - Apchin Design Corp.
Commercial Duct Cleaning and Combustible Dust Remediation Company Announces New Employee
Hughes Environmental appoints new Account Executive. - December 22, 2010 - Hughes Environmental
Balfour Beatty Construction Voted "Best of 2010" by Two Chapters of the Florida AIA
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded top honors by two different chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): Large Firm Builder of the Year (AIA Palm Beach) and General Contractor of the Year (AIA Miami). Palm Beach AIA’s Builder of the... - December 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Phil Newman Joins Balfour Beatty Construction as Top Executive for Safety and Sustainability
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Phil Newman as its new vice president of group safety, health, and environmental. In this role, Newman will help Balfour Beatty achieve its vision for “Zero Harm by 2012,” taking the company’s already... - December 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Challenging Construction Trends, Studio Independent Renovates Building for Local Advertising Agency
Studio Independent LLC, a young architecture firm based in Ybor City, has designed the new headquarters for the local branding house SPARK. The 7,000sf renovation of a 1969 metal building, previously used as an auto parts retail store and warehouse, is located at 2309 West Platt Street in Hyde... - December 17, 2010 - Studio Independent LLC
Kitchen and Bath Contractors in Richmond Hire SEO Experts to Help Customers Find Services Online
Reface It America, a Richmond-based kitchen and bathroom remodeling company, announces its partnership with the Internet marketing company Prospect Genius as it seeks to reach more local customers through increased visibility online. - December 17, 2010 - Reface It America
Rohit Communities Among the Top Home Builders in Canada
The Canadian Home Builder’s Association (CHBA) National Sales and Marketing Awards celebrate excellence in the home industry, rounding up the best in the country for design, innovative technology, construction techniques, outstanding presentation and marketing activities across Canada. - December 17, 2010 - Rohit Communities
Balfour Beatty Construction to Deliver Florida Hospital as Part of Integrated Project Team
Balfour Beatty Construction, as part of an integrated team with HKS Architects and TLC Engineering, has been selected to provide design and construction services for Martin Memorial Health Systems’ new hospital in the Tradition development of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team will deliver the... - December 16, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
3 Neighborhood Parks Now Open at New Master-Planned Community The Foothills in Carlsbad
Recreationally rich, The Foothills community showcases neighborhood parks and a 2.6-acre residents-only Swim Club - December 16, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass Awarded BuildingGreen’s 2010 Top 10 Product Award as Bird Safety Takes Priority in Green Building Practices
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass by ARNOLD GLAS has been selected as one of BuildingGreen’s Top-10 products of the year by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®. This recognition puts the issue of bird protection in front of green building professionals. It is a big step forward towards increasing awareness of the issue and facilitating the expansion of green-build-think to incorporate bird friendly design into architecture. - December 16, 2010 - ARNOLD GLAS
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked as a Top Residential Builder
Local Home Builder Moves Into Top 10 on Triangle Business Journal List - December 16, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Miles-McClellan Named Recipient of Carolinas AGC Safety Excellence Award
Miles-McClellan Construction, a minority owned general contractor/construction manager with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, N.C., has been named a recipient of the 2010 Safety Excellence Award from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC). The AGC Safety Excellence Award Program recognizes contractors that excel in safety and that strive for overall safety excellence. - December 16, 2010 - NewBridge Bank
Single-Story Carlsbad and San Marcos Homes Now Available from Brookfield Homes
Included in the recent release of several new home phases, Brookfield is offering single-story residences at its Carlsbad and San Marcos neighborhoods. “The demand for our homes in North County continues to be strong,” said Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing for... - December 15, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
SCS Hardwood Floors Offers Tips for Winterizing Your Floors and Narrowing the Gap
During the winter, even the most carefully installed wood floors tend to dry out and shrink. The floor behaves that way because of wood's relationship with moisture in the air. Air with a low moisture content, or low relative humidity (RH), causes wood to lose moisture. When wood loses moisture, it shrinks. What can you do about it? - December 15, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
Homes by Deltona Offers Special Pricing on Laterra Links Unit Through Year-End
Homes by Deltona is offering a $50,000 price reduction through the end of the year at one of its most popular units at Laterra Links at World Golf Village. - December 15, 2010 - Homes by Deltona
Remodeling Contractors in Indianapolis Team Up with Online Advertising Pros to Help Out Locals
The Indianapolis-based remodeling contractors at Brown's Construction Inc. are now partners with the SEO and Internet marketing specialists at Prospect Genius as part of their ongoing effort to become more accessible to local customers online. - December 11, 2010 - Brown's Construction Inc.
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
ARXX Corporation Announces the Launch of New Energy-Efficient Basement Finishing System
reFIT is a new, fast, easy, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to finish and insulate basements and interior spaces, representing the latest addition to ARXX’s portfolio of innovative and energy-efficient green building materials. Installing reFIT is less expensive than finishing a basement or interior space using conventional construction methods attributable to the reduced material, competitive price point and reduced labor involved. - December 08, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
Homes by Deltona Presents 12 Cookies of Christmas at San Savino at the Shores in St. Augustine
Homes by Deltona, a subsidiary of The Deltona Corporation, is celebrating the season with a free holiday home tour. The 12 Cookies of Christmas tour takes place Dec. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at San Savino at The Shores. The event will feature tours of 12 spec homes and model homes, each highlighting... - December 08, 2010 - Homes by Deltona
Spur in Sales Prompts New Phase Releases at Three Brookfield Neighborhoods
Prompted by the recent sale of 25 new homes, Brookfield is releasing three new phases at its Carlsbad, San Marcos and Chula Vista neighborhoods this weekend. “Our holiday incentives and competitive tax rates are saving new home buyers thousands of dollars, said Lora Heramb, vice president of... - December 05, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
Edmonton’s Rohit Group of Companies Celebrates 25 Years in Style
Rohit Group of Companies hosted the event of the quarter century Thursday, November 25th to celebrate the success of the organization over the past 25 years. The extensive guest list included industry partners, vendors, suppliers, trades, city officials such as Mayor Stephen Mandel, several city counselors and all Rohit home owners. - December 04, 2010 - Rohit Communities
Michael Rego Elected First Vice President of HBA Manatee-Sarasota
John Cannon Homes' Michael Rego Elected to Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota Board. - December 04, 2010 - John Cannon Homes Inc.
Doorguard™ from Builders Site Protection Receives High Customer Approval Rating in Recent Survey
In a recent survey by Builders Site Protection, the Doorguard received a very high customer satisfaction rating for temporary door protection from both commercial and residential builders. This distinction is attributed to the Doorguard's easy installation and heavy duty impact resistance. - November 30, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
DPR West Palm Beach Office Earns Industry Gold Award
Local Office Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors - November 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
DPR Construction Honored with ‘Orchid’ Award for Sustainable Design by the San Diego Architectural Foundation
The Orchids and Onions Awards, produced by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, annually recognizes the good and the bad of San Diego urban design and planning projects. - November 20, 2010 - DPR Construction
13 Homes Sold in Four Weeks at Two Brookfield North County Neighborhoods
13 single-family detached homes sold at Brookfield’s Carlsbad and San Marcos neighborhoods. - November 20, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
JPE Inc. Lands Multi-Million Dollar Construction Contract
JPE’s Share of Roofing Contract at Fort Bliss Could Reach $30 Million. - November 19, 2010 - JPE Inc. General Contractor
The Jones Company Recognizes Star Realtors
The Jones Company selected a group of nearly twenty star realtors to treat to a 5-star brunch at Union Station Hotel, with prizes, presentations of awards, and a private tour of the historic landmark. Each of the realtors was awarded a “Star Realtors” certificate and keychain, and many... - November 18, 2010 - The Jones Company
Pine Street Carpenters Prepare for 3rd Annual "100 Wheels Project"
50 Bicycles to be Assembled and Given to Underprivileged Children - November 18, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Veranda Designer Homes Wins “Best Study/Office” Award from HBA of Greater Dallas
Extraordinary attention to detail distinguishes Veranda Designer Homes' design among luxury estates in Dallas/Fort Worth area. - November 18, 2010 - Veranda Designer Homes
Team Integration Helps Balfour Beatty Construction Deliver New Facility for Gateway Church
Last weekend, Balfour Beatty Construction and Gateway Church celebrated a milestone two years in the making: for the very first time, members of the church attended services in their new, 4,000-seat Worship Center in Southlake, Texas. For Gateway Church, the event marked the fulfillment of their... - November 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Omniroc Inc. Engages New South Central Rep Agency
Omniroc, Inc. announced today the signing of their newest rep agency Centerline Materials Group, LLC. for the South Central region of the US - November 16, 2010 - Omniroc, Inc.
Landmark Fine Homes LP, a Certified Professional Custom Home Builder, Sweeps the COHBA Parade of Homes Awards in the Norman, Oklahoma Area
Landmark Fine Homes LP, received several awards in the 2010 Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. These awards included Best Overall Design, Best Landscaping, Best Decorating and Best Master Suite. - November 14, 2010 - Landmark Fine Homes
Remodeling Contractors in Fremont, NH, Join Leading SEO Program to Reach More Local Customers
Friedrich Carpentry Plus, a team of skilled home improvement and remodeling contractors serving the Manchester Area, recently announced its collaboration with the online advertising experts at Prospect Genius. - November 13, 2010 - Friedrich Carpentry Plus
Barbour ABI Releases Quarter Three Construction Analysis
Barbour ABI have recently released their quarterly review analysis, which highlights key building projects and the best performing sectors. - November 13, 2010 - Barbour ABI
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Surface Protection Experts at Builders Site Protection Announce Increase in Sales of Mobile Containment Units for Hospital Improvement Projects
The Surface Protection Experts at Builders Site Protection has increased sales of mobile containment units for hospital renovation and Maintenance, projects over the last quarter. Mobile containment units are designed to create a negative pressure environment to trap and contain dust that can be potentially hazardous to sensitive patient's health. - November 12, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Scs Hardwood Floors Lends a Helping Hand to Building Homes for Heroes
SCS Hardwood Floors, Orlando, Florida has just finished donating their time on the installation of hardwood flooring in a home makeover in Orlando for wounded Iraq War veteran Army Staff Sergeant William Castillo. - November 10, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
GRNY Renovation Now Official Members of NKBA
New York-based GRNY Renovation, leading kitchen & bath renovation specialists, are now official members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) - November 09, 2010 - GRNY Renovation
Kensington Master Builders Launches Canada’s First Built Green™ Luxury Show Home Audio Tour
Kensington Master Builders, an award winning Edmonton custom home builder, announced today that it will showcase its latest industry leading green show home with audio tours in English and Hindi. - November 08, 2010 - Kensington Master Builders
Boston Cedar is a New Member of the North American Deck and Railing Association
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that the company has become one of the first deck and railing distributors in the Northeast to join as members of the rapidly expanding North American Deck and Railing Association. - November 05, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Remodeling Contractors in Kansas City Team Up with SEO Company to Aid Local Homeowners
American Construction of Kansas City, the area's premier team of remodeling contractors, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius in an effort to help online customers find their business with more ease. - November 05, 2010 - American Construction of Kansas City, MO
Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM Are Now ICC-ES Evaluated
Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM, manufactured by Masonry Technology Inc. (MTI), received an evaluation report (ESR#2044) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that their Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM products meet code requirements. Building officials, architects,... - November 04, 2010 - Masonry Technology, Inc.
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Congratulates Moore on Auburn University Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that Calvin Moore, a project manager with the company, recently received the 2009-2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for the McWhorter School of Building Science from Auburn University. This awarded is given to only one student... - November 04, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Benjamin Media Group Selected by Handyman Matters Franchise Corporation as Strategic Online Marketing Partner
Strategic marketing partnership entails development of scalable website and online marketing system for use by more than 135 Handyman Matters franchises. - November 04, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters is Seeking Recipients in the Tucson area for Scholarship Award at 2011 Annual Franchise Convention
The R C Atkins/Handyman Matters Memorial Foundation will be awarding the RC Atkins/Handyman Matters Scholarship to a recipient(s) at the Handyman Matters national franchise convention held in Tucson, Arizona on February 17-19, 2011. The Foundation is looking for local Tucson students enrolled in an... - November 04, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Royal Oaks Building Group to Join in Nov. 4 Donation of "Hero Home" to Disabled Veteran’s Family
Local Home Builder To Participate In Veteran’s Day Donation Ceremony In Benefit Of Operation: Coming Home II - November 03, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC