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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.
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
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
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
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Ranked Among Top Specialty Contractors
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010 by ENR (Engineering News-Record) magazine. The detention company was ranked at #355 on the list. This is the sixth year that Cornerstone Detention Products has been included on the ENR Top... - November 03, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Colonial Heritage Announces Success of First Annual Pickleball Tournament
Colonial Heritage’s First Annual Pickleball Tournament Was a Huge Success. - November 03, 2010 - Lennar
ARXX Corporation Recognized as Cleantech Leader
ARXX Corporation has been recognized by Corporate Knights Magazine as one of the Next 10 Emerging Cleantech companies. Corporate Knights Magazine is the magazine for clean capitalism, making it easier for people to know the environmental and social impacts of their marketplace decisions, showcasing leaders and innovators and bringing together key decision makers from all sectors to identify common sense solutions that make the market work better for the environment, society and economy. - November 03, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
DPR Construction Receives "Best Green Building Project" for San Diego Regional Headquarters by California Construction Magazine
The statewide competition annually recognizes construction and design excellence in Northern and Southern California. - November 03, 2010 - DPR Construction
Brookfield Homes Answers Demand by Offering Six New Homes at Mahogany
Brookfield Homes will release six new homes in Phase 11b this weekend. - October 31, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
Lake Homes and Cabins Designs Offered by Habitat Architecture
Habitat Architecture a highly acclaimed residential design firm in Minnesota has shown its versatility in architectural styles by recently presenting the latest project of its type in the area of vacation homes and lake front cabins. The two tier round cabins designed by Habitat Architecture on... - October 31, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Waterpointe Homes Adds Flex Space Options for Personalized Living in Newport Beach
The first of 33 single-family homes have already sold at Newport Palisades in Newport Beach following a well-received grand opening in October. Now, model home tours and sales continue with flex space floor plan options for custom living. - October 30, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes
Handyman Service in Tampa Works with Online Advertising Team to Connect with Local Homeowners
ANDY OnCall of Hillsborough County, a Tampa-based handyman service, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius seeking to reach a larger number of area homeowners through effective Internet marketing strategies. - October 29, 2010 - ANDY OnCall of Hillsborough County
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold, Silver and Bronze at 2010 Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder Models Recognized by Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County with Three Individual Awards. - October 29, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Denver Area Custom Home Builders Join International Custom Home Builder G. J. Gardner Homes - Three New Franchises Expand Gardner Presence Into Denver Metro Area
Three custom home builders with decades of combined experience were each on a quest to find a way to maintain a high standard of quality while offering greater value to the customer. That search led each of them to G.J. Gardner Homes, whose simplified processes and international buying power provides a unique, cost saving alternative for custom home building. - October 28, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Remodeling Contractors in Bangor Sign on with Local Advertising Experts to Reach Online Customers
Fiddleback Construction, a handyman service and construction company in Bangor, ME, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius to reach a broader range of customers through effective online advertising and search engine optimization. - October 28, 2010 - Fiddleback Construction, LLC
Miles-McClellan Receives ABC Awards
Miles-McClellan Construction, has received two prestigious awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors. The awards were presented Aug. 26 at the Central Ohio Chapter's 2010 Annual Safety Luncheon and Awards Program in Columbus. - October 27, 2010 - NewBridge Bank
Lennar’s Colonial Heritage Community Reports Big Sales
Lennar’s active adult community, Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg, is achieving new home sales at a rapid pace. - October 22, 2010 - Lennar
Garage Life Expands Operations in Greater Toronto Area
Finding a reliable garage floor and door installation company in the Greater Toronto Area has just become a whole lot easier and incredibly convenient thanks to the garage flooring, and door repair services offered by established and proven Garage Life. No longer do home owners have to worry about... - October 22, 2010 - Garage Life
House Charlotte Expands Making Homeownership More Affordable, Many Communities Are Eligible for Up to $15k Down Payment Assistance
The City of Charlotte recently released the results of the 2010 Quality of Life Study, the biennial study that ranks Charlotte’s neighborhoods on several social, cultural and economic indicators. As expected, many of our neighborhoods are experiencing negative impacts from the economic... - October 20, 2010 - Lockard Reed Development Group
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Top Rating for Financial Stability in the UK Awarded to Portakabin
Modular building specialist, Portakabin, has entered the top 15 per cent of companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability, after achieving the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin