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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
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
Colonial Heritage Announces Success of First Annual Pickleball Tournament
Colonial Heritage’s First Annual Pickleball Tournament Was a Huge Success. - November 03, 2010 - Lennar
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
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
All Treats, No Tricks at Taylor Morrison's Adora Trails This Halloween
Arizona's newest master planned community is celebrating Halloween with lots of treats for kids and adults alike. - October 16, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Indoor Air Quality a Priority at Rockrose by Brookfield Homes
Featuring Merv 8 air filters, low VOC carpets and paints, and formaldehyde free insulation, homes at Rockrose by Brookfield Homes offer improved air quality. - October 16, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
Lennar Wins Big at the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association’s PRISM Awards Event
Lennar Brings Home the Honors. - October 16, 2010 - Lennar
Fire Ravaged School Re-Opened After Just 13 Weeks Thanks to Portakabin
After a fire destroyed 90 per cent of its buildings, Campsmount Technology College in Doncaster has re-opened in only 13 weeks thanks to the Portakabin rapid-response team building a new 6,000 sqm interim school. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin
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
Colonial Heritage to Host First Annual Pickleball Tournament This Weekend
Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg Are Hosting Their First Annual Pickleball Tournament This Weekend. - October 14, 2010 - Lennar
Lennar Celebrates Local Talent at Their Annual Colonial Heritage Arts and Crafts Fair
Lennar is Hosting an Arts and Craft Fair at Their Colonial Heritage Community Sunday, October 17th. - October 13, 2010 - Lennar
Dalworth Restoration Awarded for Exceptional Dallas Fort Worth Water and Fire Damage Restoration Service
Dalworth Restoration received a Consumers' Choice Award for outstanding service in Dallas Fort Worth in the fire and water damage restoration industry. - October 12, 2010 - Dalworth Restoration - Water Damage Dallas Fort worth
Builders Site Protection's Lead Ready™ RRP Rule Compliance Kit Now Available in Retail Stores
Builders Site Protection's popular Lead Ready kit provides remodeling contractors with everything they need to meet the EPA's RRP Rule including work area containment, personal protection, and lead dust clean-up supplies. The single-person kit is now available in select retail stores throughout the West Coast. - October 09, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Lennar Charleston Launches Sales Event This Weekend
Visit Lennar Charleston for the Greatest Inventory Sale Ever - October 09, 2010 - Lennar
Liam Cargill, Project Manager of Cargill Construction Co. LLC, Awarded First New Hampshire Emerald Green Home Certification
First Emerald Award by the National Home Builders Association awarded to the Lakes Region's finest custom-home builder, Cargill Construction. - October 08, 2010 - Cargill Construction Co., LLC
BESI Provides Specialized Training for the Inspection and Remediation of Structures with Defective “Chinese” Drywall – Warranty Available
The Building Envelope Science Institute graduates can qualify their work for a 10-year warranty program that provides coverage for up to $500,000 for homes remediated by professionals training during the National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held on October 26-27, 2010. - October 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
Zanette Begins Building Construction on Esplanade Project in Naples
Zanette Construction Co., LLC began a construction and renovation project for the Esplanade Club in Naples, FL. Project features total renovations of outdoor areas, including pool, gazebo, pool house, landscaping, and new construction of a spa, kitchen and fireplace. Project slated for completion by December 6, 2010. - October 06, 2010 - Zanette Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group Now Offering Customized Handicap Accessible Homes
Triangle Builder Designs Homes That Meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Building Standards - October 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Boston Cedar Achieves Year Three Re-Certification Status in the "Certified Green Dealer™ Program"
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the third year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a third year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in... - October 03, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Uplands Visionaries Break Ground on New 63-Acre Residential Community in Southwest Baltimore
Uplands Visionaries, LLC, a public-private real estate development consortium led by Pennrose Properties, LLC and Bozzuto Homes, is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of a highly anticipated new 63-acre, $238 million master-planned community located on the site of the former Uplands community in southwest Baltimore. The first phase of development encompasses 761 residences which includes townhomes and semi-detached residences, as well as apartment homes with varying floor plans. - October 01, 2010 - Pennrose Properties, LLC
Highland Homes Announces New Orlando Area Community Deer Creek
Highland Homes is pleased to announce its newest Orlando area community, Deer Creek. Located in St. Cloud, prices at Deer Creek start in the $120,000s. If you are looking for affordable St. Cloud new homes, Deer Creek offers just the right combination of what today’s buyers are looking for --... - October 01, 2010 - Highland Homes
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
StrucSure Home Warranty Welcomes Scott Whisenant to Sales Team
Whisenant to Promote StrucSure’s Warranty and Insurance Programs in Central & Southwest Texas - September 29, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Man Wins New Lennar Home When Cardinals Return Opening Kick-Off for Unlikely Touchdown
A Surprise, Ariz. man wins a new home from Lennar in an Arizona Cardinals promotion. The Cardinals returned the opening kick off on Sunday and scored a touch down, the criteria for the "Take it to The House" promotion. - September 27, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
MBMA Releases Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems
MBMA has released the 2010 Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, which details how to effectively meet fire-resistance requirements of a project with metal building systems. - September 27, 2010 - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
Cardinal Construction and Aluminum Inc. Moves Into Their New Offices and Warehouse
Cardinal Construction and Aluminum Inc., one of Ocala Florida's oldest general contractors, just moved into their new offices and warehouse. - September 27, 2010 - Cardinal Construction and Aluminum Inc.
Unique Home Solutions and Indianapolis Colts Build Playground for Local School
Unique Home Solutions is Central Indiana's largest home remodeling company. As a sponsor of the Indianapolis Colts, Unique is pitching in on a playground build for the first green school in Indiana. - September 25, 2010 - Unique Home Solutions
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Revenue in Three Years
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. of Tanner, Ala. has almost doubled its annual revenue in three years, earning the company a spot on Inc.'s 2010 Top 5000 List for Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. In 2009, the company reported revenue of $43 million, up from the company's 2006... - September 24, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Home Remodel Architects Habitat Architecture Expands Online Presence with Facebook and Twitter Accounts
Habitat Architecture, Minneapolis’s premier residential architectural firm and home remodel architects, now has a presence on Facebook and Twitter. Established in 1991, Habitat Architecture specializes in custom residential design and is well-known in the Minneapolis area for its high level... - September 24, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Edmonton Home Builder Rohit Communities Relocates to New Southside Office
As of September 9th, 2010 Rohit Group of Companies, which includes leading Edmonton home builder Rohit Communities, has moved to a new office in Elwood Office Park near 91st street and Ellerslie. - September 24, 2010 - Rohit Communities
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Ray Southern Receives Ultimate CEO Award
Ray Southern, president and chief executive officer for Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida division, was recently named a 2010 recipient of the Broward Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal. The award celebrates the careers and leadership of ten Broward County CEOs who... - September 23, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Synergy Builders, Inc Announces Its Participation in the Old House New House Home Show
Synergy Builders Inc, a design-build home remodeling company announces its participation in The Old House New House® Home Show along with additional 300 vendors. Synergy Builders, Inc has recently announced its participation in The Old House New House® Home Show in St Charles from... - September 23, 2010 - Synergy Builders
Local Builder Receives First Gold-Level National Green Building Certification in Arlington
Local general contracting firm Arlington Designer Homes received the first ever Gold-level Green Building Certification in Arlington from the National Association of Home Builders. This new, custom-built green home, located on Underwood St. in North Arlington, is only the sixth house in the state of Virginia to be certificated at the Gold level. The home also received a HERS score (home energy rating) of 55, meaning it is 45% more energy efficient than a standard new home on the market today. - September 22, 2010 - Arlington Designer Homes
The Jones Company Invests in New Website
Online presence a top priority - September 22, 2010 - The Jones Company