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Atlanta Builder and Developer Takes a Bold Step Towards Birmingham’s Future
Georgia’s Own TyCam Development Prepares to Break Ground on a Revolutionary “Family-and-Faith-Based” Lifestyle Community in Alabama - January 20, 2011 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Paradise Homes Opens Two New Model Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Number One Builder in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Opens Two New Model Homes in Country Club East - January 20, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Builders Site Protection’s Doorguard™ Temporary Door Protection Selected for Omni Hotel Project in Dallas, Texas
Doorguard™ by Builders Site Protection has been selected by Performance Door and Hardware, Inc. to protect all of the doors in the thousand-room Omni Hotel at the Dallas Convention Center. - January 19, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 280 Units in Asheville
Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. commenced construction on a HUD 221 project for a 280 unit, $24.5 million, Class A+ apartment community in Asheville, North Carolina. The project is owned by Kassinger Development Group NC, LLC and is planned to be a high profile development with superior... - January 19, 2011 - Hathaway Construction Services
Epic Development Earns Five OBIE Awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
Epic Development (formerly known as With Epic Precision), a full service residential and light commercial contractor that offers design/build services, has become a five time OBIE Award winner, with three gold awards and two silvers. The Sales and Marketing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home... - January 19, 2011 - Epic Development
RFMS User Conference in Las Vegas January 24, 2011
Resource & Financial Management Systems, Inc. (RFMS, Inc.) an industry leader in business management software and services for floor covering operations is holding its annual User Conference in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on Monday, January 24, 2011. - January 16, 2011 - RFMS, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Holland Farm Neighborhood
Triangle Builder Begins Construction in Residential Neighborhood Located in Apex. - January 16, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
John Page Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Hospitality Business Unit
Balfour Beatty Construction recently appointed John Page as business development director for the hospitality business unit of its Florida division. In this role, Page will help the company establish relationships with hospitality clients throughout the United States and Caribbean and expand the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Bonny Block Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Federal Sector
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Bonny Block as business development director for the federal business unit of the company’s Florida division. In this role, Block will help Balfour Beatty Construction establish strategic alliances throughout the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
SCS Hardwood Floors Helps Customers Understand How the Air in Their Homes Can Affect Their Wood Floors
The flooring experts at SCS Hardwood Floors share valuable information about how the temperature and humidity in your home can effect your hardwood flooring. - January 13, 2011 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
New Phases Now Selling at All Brookfield Homes North County Neighborhoods Due to Increased Demand
A 50 percent increase in fourth quarter home sales has resulted in new phase releases for prospective homebuyers at every North County neighborhood by Brookfield Homes. Reporting 27 net sales for the fourth quarter 2010, the San Diego homebuilder now offers new phases for sale at Serenity at... - January 12, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 2011 Northern New England Spring Home Show
Steven Reddy, CGP, of Zetland Homes LLC is a featured speaker presenting Cost Effective Green Building & Energy Efficiency at the 2011 Northern New England Spring Home Show in Manchester, NH. Zetland Homes specializes in green and energy efficient new homes and major remodeling. - January 12, 2011 - Zetland Homes LLC
Hughes Environmental Appoints Service Manager
Hughes Environmental Hires Service Manager to aide with growth. - January 12, 2011 - Hughes Environmental
Find NH Contractors Launches New Website to Help New Hampshire Homeowners and Local Construction Industry
FindNHContractors.com a free consumer information directory of New Hampshire construction contractors and trades people is pleased to announce the launch of a newly revised Web site, including updated consumer tools, information and contractor profiles. - January 12, 2011 - Find NH Contractors
Canada Real Estate Company Rohit Group of Companies Launches New Websites
A new year and a new look to start the beginning of 2011 for Rohit Group of Companies. - January 09, 2011 - Rohit Communities
Miles-McClellan Named to Inc.'s 5000 Private Companies
Miles-McClellan Construction, a minority owned general contractor/construction manager with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, N.C., has been named to Inc. magazine’s 5000 List for 2010 — an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private... - January 07, 2011 - NewBridge Bank
Jennifer Ennis Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Internet Concierge - January 07, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Builders Site Protection Announces January Clearance Sale
Builders Site Protection is offering significant discounts on select temporary surface protection and lead containment products. Builders and contractors can get discounted prices on overstock and discontinued items. The sale runs from January 5th-31st 2011. - January 06, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
A Group of "Hillbillies" Have Teamed Up with MasterWorks to Participate in Atlanta's "Next Cool Thing"
The "Next Cool Thing" is a three day event featuring exhibits based on a film or television theme and showcases local talent and resources for the purpose of building the infrastructure for Atlanta's growing film and television industry. - January 05, 2011 - MasterWorks
Kelly Talbot Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Announces New Marketing Coordinator - December 29, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Brookfield Releasing Four New Luxury Homes for Sale at Serenity
This week Brookfield releasing four homes at every new plan at Stonebridge Estates in Scripps Ranch - December 25, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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