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Waterpointe Homes Opens Newport Beach Model Homes for Grand Opening October 2 & 3

Pledging a $1,000 donation to Orangewood Children’s Home for every home sold during the grand opening on October 2 and 3, Waterpointe Homes invites everyone to tour the new model homes at Newport Palisades in Newport Beach. - September 22, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes

The Jones Company Announces Expansion of Offerings in Hendersonville

Company opens new phase and expands to additional development. - September 20, 2010 - The Jones Company

Immediate Move-Ins Available for Plan 2 Homes at Mahogany in San Marcos by Brookfield Homes

Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos, where value pricing and builder incentives add up to extraordinary savings on luxurious homes, now has several Plan 2 homes ready for immediate move-in. The Plan 2 has 3,533 square feet with four bedrooms, bonus room, 3.5 baths and two-car garage with... - September 19, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California

Barbour ABI Teams Up with Industry Leader Experian

In partnership with Experian, Barbour ABI has recently launched a brand new addition to their highly effective construction contract and project leads services. Called Evolution Knowledge this brand new service leverages Experian’s unique data insight to enhance the quality and depth of information available to Barbour ABI’s customers. - September 19, 2010 - Barbour ABI

New American West Single Story Floor Plan - Something to Brag About

American West in Las Vegas, Nevada introduces a new single story home with brag space. This new 3,068 sq. ft. floor plan creates a two-story space in a single-story home. - September 18, 2010 - American West Homes

Kensington Master Builders, a Luxury Custom Home Builder in Edmonton, Launches New Website

Kensington Master Builders, a prestigious Edmonton custom home builder, is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved web site. - September 18, 2010 - Kensington Master Builders

G.J. Gardner – Northgate Wins Nine 2010 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes Awards

Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner – Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1.0 million & above range. - September 17, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming

Sales Heat Up at Trellis in Chula Vista with Four New Home Sales in Recent Weeks

Four homes have sold in the last two weeks in Phase 6 at the new home neighborhood of Trellis at Windingwalk by Brookfield Homes. “Buyers are taking advantage of the record low interest rates, our reduced prices and the incentive dollars available to help buyers pay closing costs, upgrade... - September 16, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California

Doucet Remodeling & Design Announces Free Remodeling Workshop

Doucet Remodeling & Design announces the first in their fall series of free workshops at their showroom. - September 15, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.

Bespoke Architectural Dog Runs Take Shape

Work is being completed on the Raystede Animal Centre in Lewes, East Sussex. The project features two elements; a traditional portal frame structure accommodating a new equine centre and bespoke architectural dog runs. The £2 million lottery funded extension to the specialist animal welfare... - September 12, 2010 - Albion Sections Ltd

Albion Sections Supply for Nike World Cup ‘Ballman’

Custom cold roll forming manufacturer Albion Sections based in West Bromwich has supplied C-section for leading sportswear brand Nike in World Cup project dubbed ‘Ballman’ in the Carlton Shopping Centre in Johannesburg. Leicester based Ratcliffe Fowler Design developed the Ballman... - September 12, 2010 - Albion Sections Ltd

BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Waterpointe Homes Forms Interest List for Affordable Newport Beach Homes

The interest list for the Newport Palisades collection by Waterpointe Homes is already gaining momentum. Only 33 new homes will be available in this gated enclave in Newport Beach. - September 11, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes

Boston Cedar Adds a Well Respected Architectural Representative to Its Education and Training Team

In a continued effort to drive qualified sales through its base of independent lumber and building materials dealer partners, Boston Cedar is honored to announce that Garry Prevedini has joined the company in the capacity of Architect | Builder Specialist. - September 11, 2010 - Boston Cedar

SCS Hardwood Floors is Getting Ready to Launch Their New Interactive Web Site

SCS Hardwood Floors is excited about the launch of their new web site which will include an online store so that SCS will now be able to offer hardwood flooring to customers throughout the United States and International markets. - September 11, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.

Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Village of Lexington Expansion

Triangle Home Builder Launches First Phase of New Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - September 10, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Builders Site Protection to Supply Temporary Surface Protection Products to BEQ8 Military Housing Project at Camp Pendleton

Builders Site Protection is now supplying Coverguard industrial-grade surface protection to RJ Lanthier for the BEQ8 military housing project at Camp Pendleton. Builders Site Protection is a certified WBE/DBE and meets minority supplier requirements. - September 09, 2010 - Builders Site Protection

Viceroy Southeast Finalizes Exclusive Partnership with Providence Home Builders

Viceroy begins building its model home at The Coves at Round Mountain and will use Providence Home Builders and as their exclusive builder. - September 09, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast

BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Josh Ries Construction, Inc., Leading Edge Construction of Galena, Inc., and Pegasus Properties, LLC, Merge to Form New Enterprise

Josh Ries Construction, Inc., Leading Edge Construction of Galena, Inc., and Pegasus Properties, LLC, are pleased to announce a merger between their respective businesses to form one new entity. The new company will retain the Pegasus Properties, LLC name. Pegasus Properties brings with it a new... - September 02, 2010 - Pegasus Properties

Trace Basement Systems Become ADD Waterproofing Licensed Installers

Trace Basement Systems have become Licensed Installers of the unique ADD Waterproofing system, which offers combined waterproofing and radon gas control for properties with basements and cellars - September 02, 2010 - ADD Waterproofing

1.2 Percent Tax Rate Spurs Sales at Brookfield Homes Rockrose Community at The Foothills in Carlsbad

The new lower tax rate of 1.2 percent at Brookfield Homres’ (www.brookfieldsd.com) Rockrose community in Carlsbad saves buyers an average of approximately $250 per month from the previous tax rate. - September 01, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California

Builders Site Protection Donates Surface Protection Products to Rebuilding Together San Diego

Local woman-owned temporary surface protection supplier Builders Site Protection donated products to Rebuilding Together San Diego to help revitalize San Diego county communities in need. Their donation will protect valuable doors, floors, cabinets, and other features from damage during remodeling projects. - September 01, 2010 - Builders Site Protection

Titus Built, LLC Wins Gold in the 2010 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards

Titus Built, LLC of Wilton, Connecticut, is proud to announce the company has been named a 2010 Gold Winner in the Qualified Remodeler 2010 Master Design Awards competition. The company won first place in the Exterior Facelift category. “We are honored to be recognized in this prestigious... - September 01, 2010 - Titus Built, LLC

Viceroy Southeast Begins Construction of Their Regional Model Home in The Coves at Round Mountain

Viceroy Southeast is beginning construction of their model home, the Lauderhill MKII at The Coves of Round Mountain located in Lenoir, NC. This is the first model for Viceroy's Southeastern division. - September 01, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast

Jon May Joins Lennar Virginia as Area Sales Manager for Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg

The Virginia Division of Lennar Announces That Jon May Has Joined Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg as the Area Sales Manager. - September 01, 2010 - Lennar

The Reynolds Group to be Honored by Village of Winnetka for Historic Design of New Residence

Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission Selects M. Douglas Reynolds, AIA again for 2010. - August 30, 2010 - Reynolds Architecture

Move in Packages Available at Cypress Springs and Kensington Creek Manor

Bowen Family Homes has extended their move-in packages at their Kensington Creek Manor and Cypress Springs communities located in Gwinnett County. This special incentive is available on new contracts on homes closing by September 30, 2010. - August 29, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes

Thomas Construction to Host Charity Golf Tournament

Thomas Construction, St. Louis' largest home remodeler, is hosting a charity golf tournament benefiting South Grand Senior Ministry on September 26, 2010. - August 28, 2010 - Thomas Construction

San Diego’s Remodelers Pitch in Supplies, Skills and Effort for Project Harmony

Local NARI Branch Receives Outpouring of Member Support to Remodel Charity Apartments. - August 27, 2010 - NARI (National Asscociation of the Remodeling Industry), San Diego Chapter

Hathaway Construction Services Hires New Employee

Valorie Gutzman joined Hathaway in 2010 as the Controller. She brings over 20 years of high level experience in real estate accounting including construction, development, property management, and real estate brokerage firms. Prior to joining Hathaway, her most recent experience was as the Director... - August 27, 2010 - Hathaway Construction Services

Bowen Family Homes Offers Power 4 Purchase Credit Enhancement Program

Bowen Family Homes has teamed up with their preferred lender, America Home Key Mortgage, to offer prospective buyers a free credit enhancement tool. The program has already been extremely successful in helping home buyers improve their credit scores to obtain a loan for their new Bowen home. The... - August 26, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes

Dream Design Builders Named to 2010 Qualified Remodeler Top 500

Dream Design Builders was ranked 388 on the Qualified Remodeler 2010 Top 500. The annual listing recognizes remodeling firms for six criteria of success: annual sales volume; number of years in business, memberships, employees, industry awards and community service. - August 26, 2010 - Dream Design Builders

Brookfield’s Home of the Week Includes $90k in Upgrades, Incentives at Serenity

Brookfield’s Home of the Week at Serenity includes over $40,000 in options and offers $50,000 in incentives. - August 26, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California

Cullum Homes Selected to be Exclusive Builder for Village at Paradise Reserve, Arizona's Newest Luxury Home Community

First model expected to open February 2011; $64 million project expected to have significant economic impact. - August 26, 2010 - Cullum Homes

Lennar Celebrates Model Home Grand Opening at Quail Hill This Weekend

Lennar is celebrating the Grand Opening of their new model home at Quail Hill, 103 Eather Drive in Goose Creek. Prospective homebuyers attending the Grand Opening on August 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. will have the opportunity to experience the community and tour Lennar's new Indigo model. "We... - August 26, 2010 - Lennar

Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction Receive USGBC LEED for Homes Silver rating for GREENville HOUSE

The GREENville HOUSE designed and Built by Tonic Design and Tonic Construction was awarded LEED Silver certification by the USGBC for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification program that rewards homes that are designed and built to be energy- and... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction

Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an AIA 2010 Small Project Award

Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2010 AIA Small Project Award for their Art as Shelter project. Cited by the SPP jury as “a remarkable piece of shelter and a handsome form in the landscape," this project was designed and built as an integral... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction

Highland Homes Named Among Nation’s Top New Home Builders

Highland Homes was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the nation’s top home builders with a ranking of 73rd on the magazine’s Top 100 builders list. Highland Homes moved up 11 spots from the 84th place on last year’s list. - August 24, 2010 - Highland Homes

Habitat Architecture Utilizing New Information Modelling Technology to Improve Sustainability

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainability are both hot topics in the AEC industry. These powerful trends are now converging as designers and contractors learn how to leverage modeling, analytical and simulation technologies to improve sustainable outcomes. Habitat Architecture has... - August 23, 2010 - Habitat Architecture

LocalConstructionPros.com Announces Free Construction Contractor Websites to Cut Marketing Costs

Many construction contractors either have out-of-date websites that they cannot update or no company website at all. The directory LocalConstructionPros.com is offering residential contractors a free website builder. The site builder is specific to the construction industry and it's users. Building... - August 20, 2010 - LocalConstructionPros.com

University of California, Riverside Selects Barnhart Balfour Beatty to Manage Construction of $104 Million Student Housing Project

Barnhart Balfour Beatty has been chosen by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) as construction manager at risk for a LEED Gold-targeted $104 million apartment village to house more than 800 students. In May, the University of California’s Board of Regents approved the 350,000-SF... - August 19, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Jeff Benton Homes Begins New Home Development in Madison Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes has broken ground for Chelsea Park, the company’s third new home development in Madison, Alabama. The Chelsea Park community is located on Balch Road just north of the company’s Millstone subdivision. The new home development has 3... - August 18, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes

Boston Cedar Named as a Home Slicker® Plus Typar® Distributor

Boston Cedar, which was honored as the Fiberweb 2009 Distributor of the Year, adds Home Slicker® Plus Typar® to its distribution offering. - August 16, 2010 - Boston Cedar

SteelMaster Explodes Onto Hollywood Scene

SteelMaster Buildings hits the big screen in the highly anticipated release of the action/war film "The Expendables." - August 15, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.

Award-Winning Custom Home Builder Joins Forces with G.J. Gardner Homes

Wayne Intermill's custom home designs have garnered numerous awards, including several during the 2009 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. He believes his affiliation with G.J. Gardner will enable him to combine the Gardner efficiencies and buying power with his local knowledge and customer service skills, providing even better value to his customers. - August 14, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming

Susan Scott Joins Lennar Virginia as Marketing Specialist

The Virginia Division of Lennar announced that Susan Scott has joined the company as marketing specialist. Ms. Scott will be responsible for developing and implementing the division’s marketing plans, corporate branding and overseeing the advertising and market research for Lennar’s new... - August 13, 2010 - Lennar

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