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Anderson Construction Group Wins Two Master Builder’s Awards in 2010
The Master Builder’s Association of King And Snohomish Counties honored Anderson Construction Group, Inc. with its 2010 awards for both Best Whole House Rebuild and Best Partial House Addition for the same project at its annual Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) banquet held Saturday, June... - June 27, 2010 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Building Owners Loss Assistance Program Safeguards Properties and Their Owners Through Disaster
South Florida construction consulting company Paul J. Del Vecchio Construction Consultants, Inc. unveils new program for fighting insurance claims. - June 26, 2010 - Paul J. Del Vecchio Construction Consultants, Inc.
San Diego Business Journal Names DPR Construction as One of the ‘Best Places to Work’
DPR Ranks Number One in Large Business Category - June 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
GTR Engineering Limited Taking the Construction Industry Into the 21st Century
GTR Engineering Limited would like to introduce the all new DualTech CL-1 cladding system. - June 24, 2010 - The Oktopus Group
Handyman Matters of Piedmont Contributes to Community by Repairing a Home for Elderly Couple Forced from Their Home
Handyman Matters of Piedmont has been working on a community outreach event for a local couple that was forced out of their home until repairs were made. Both Ed, now ill with cancer, and Virginia, suffering from diabetes, had had extensive medical procedures along with extended hospital stays,... - June 23, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Mayor’s International Community Award for Local Corporate Citizenship
Balfour Beatty Construction was honored in May for its volunteerism and corporate philanthropy with a 2009 Mayor’s International Community Award from the Charlotte International Cabinet and the Mayor’s office. The award recognizes the philanthropic giving and other forms of support that... - June 22, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Construction Expo in Changlingmithang in Thimphu, Bhutan, June 2, 2010 with Jaypee India Limited
Jaypee India Ltd. representative goes to Bhutan Expo 2010. - June 21, 2010 - Jaypee India Limited
Toll Brothers to Donate Home Appliances to Local Charities
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and fine communities, has recently announced that it will donate over 1,500 appliances to charities across the nation. The appliance distribution will be handled through HomeAid, a non-profit organization that provides housing for homeless. - June 20, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Diephuis Builders Brings Home Remodeling to the Web
Dan and Betty Diephuis keep pretty busy these days. With the average age of a home in the United States nearing 33 years, aging homes provide plenty of remodeling work for their firm, Diephuis Builders. In fact, a new wave of renovations may be right around the corner as homeowners look to improve their homes instead of flipping them in the no-longer-hot real estate market. - June 20, 2010 - Diephuis Builders
Panda Kitchen and Bath and Whole Foods Markets, Inc. Partner to Sponsor 2010 Edition of South Florida Kitchen Makeover Contest
Panda Kitchen and Bath, a Miami, Florida-based home remodeling company specializing in the refurbishing and installation of kitchens, is pleased to announce that it has initiated the 2010 version of its annual South Florida Kitchen Makeover Contest. The contest began on June 14th and runs through... - June 19, 2010 - Panda Kitchen and Bath
Riverview Homes, Inc. Completes Year 1 with "Kiducation"
Riverview Homes teams up with Kiducation 1 year ago to set out clothing donation drop boxes at Riverview's 7 retail display centers in Western Pennsylvania. Riverview Homes, Inc. teamed up with “Kiducation”1 year ago to turn donated clothing and shoes into funds for libraries and schools and other local charities. - June 19, 2010 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
City of Fairfield Enhances Aquatics Program Thanks to OpenAire Retractable Roof
The City of Fairfield, California, has opened a beautiful aquatic center featuring an OpenAire retractable roof. Built to replace an outdated outdoor pool, the new Allan Witt Aquatic Complex allows area families an enviable indoor/outdoor swimming experience; the roof opens up when the weather is... - June 18, 2010 - OpenAire
Highland Homes Begins Building at South Oak in Manatee County
Highland Homes adds a 6th county to the list of Central Florida counties they build in: Manatee County. - June 17, 2010 - Highland Homes
Lennar Hosts "Super Celebration" Event at Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National This Weekend
Lennar, One of the Nation’s Leading Homebuilders, is Offering a Weekend Full of Beautiful Homes, Huge Savings, Fun, Food nd Prizes During Their “Super Celebration” Event at Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National. - June 16, 2010 - Lennar
Hughes Environmental Appoints New Production Manager
Commercial Duct Cleaning and Combustible Dust Remediation company hires new production manager. - June 16, 2010 - Hughes Environmental
Bowen Family Homes Announces Construction at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce that construction is currently underway at its popular Brownstone-style townhome community, Deerfield Green in Milton. Move-in ready homes are expected to be completed by mid-July. Pre-sales are also available on the Chadwick plan, a new product line that is priced from $199,900. - June 12, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Over 60 DIY Couple Google to Find and Build Stone Deck from DexSystems with a Strong Finish
In a bedroom community between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, a 60 plus year old couple tackles the physical challenges of constructing a stone deck rewarding when Google search finds DexSystems™ new stone decking technology. - June 11, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
New Homefinding Center for New Irvine Village of Stonegate East Opens Next Month
Three new neighborhoods to debut this year. Register online today for details. - June 11, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction in June
Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) announced today that it will begin construction in three of its active adult communities this month. The Atlanta-based builder will add six homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County, four at its Sugarloaf community in Duluth and two at its Concord Mill community in Austell. - June 11, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Legacy Housing, LTD Celebrates 5 Years as One of the Nation's Top Mobile Home Manufacturers / Financiers
Texas based independent mobile home manufacturer Legacy Housing, LTD is celebrating 5 years in the industry. Legacy Housing manufactures, finances, transports, and insures mobile homes. - June 10, 2010 - Legacy Housing, LTD
My Garage Plans by TRC eCommerce Site Now Has Free Shipping on All Garage Plans
You can now get free shipping on all garage plans orders in the U.S. from My Garage Plans by TRC. - June 09, 2010 - The Resas Company, LLC
SteelMaster Building Anticipation for Miami Convention
SteelMaster Buildings showcases the company's latest innovative products and technologies at the upcoming American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention in Miami, Florida from June 10-12, 2010. - June 09, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Thomas Construction Scheduled to Attend Bark in the Park
Thomas Construction will be attending Bark in the Park on Sunday, June 6 in Godfrey, IL - June 06, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Habitat Architecture Joins US Green Building Council
For the past decade Habitat Architecture has been advocating Green Building principles and practices as a means of leading the public and its clients towards a more sustainable and energy efficient building method to reduce the impact of built environment on the eco system. The principal architect... - June 06, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Virginia Shines with Its Wines
The First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival Presented by Colonial Heritage Raises More Than $5,000 for Colonial Heritage Community Foundation - June 04, 2010 - Lennar
Builders Site Protection Introduces the Discount Lead Containment Kit
Builders Site Protection now offers lead containment kits to help contractors and remodelers meet EPA regulations. Kits are available in two sizes and include all of the personal protection, dust containment, and clean up supplies needed to comply with lead containment RRP rules. - June 03, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Industrial Buildings According to Frisomat: A High-Tech Corporate Movie
Frisomat, international player in industrial buildings, introduces a brand-new and dynamic corporate movie. Using the latest film techniques, the life process of a steel construction is explained, from design to realization. - June 03, 2010 - Frisomat industrial buildings
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Abbington Ridge Neighborhood
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the residential neighborhood of Abbington Ridge. Located off Rock Quarry Road in southeast Raleigh, Abbington Ridge features homes starting in the $130s, ranging... - May 29, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Charter Builders Breaks Ground on the Largest Zero Energy Public School in the United States
Charter Builders and Irving Independent School District recently celebrated the official groundbreaking for the largest “net zero” public school in the United States. The first of its kind in Texas, the school district’s Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is designed to produce as... - May 27, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
J.P.Walters Design is Honored at ASID Design Excellence Awards 2010
James Patrick Walters' Timeless Modern design style is recognized with two ASID Design Excellence Awards, for First Place Residential Design and Best In Show. - May 27, 2010 - J.P.Walters Design Associates
Metro Custom is Keeping Customers in Touch with Crestron Apps for iTouch and iPad and iPhones
Crestron system can incorporate their home audio and video system distribution. They can also have it designed so that their home HVAC, Security, Lighting and Energy conservation is also built into their system. - May 26, 2010 - Metro Custom Installations, Inc
Innovative Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
CETCO announces the availability of an innovative multi-system Gas Vapor Mitigation program. With vapor intrusion becoming more of a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide, CETCO has developed, with the support of their world-class research and development team, a multi-system approach that provides four customized solutions for mitigating gas vapors generated from a wide variety of contaminants. - May 24, 2010 - CETCO
The First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival Debuts at Colonial Heritage This Weekend
Colonial Heritage, a new home community developed by Lennar is hosting their First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival this weekend. The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be held at the Colonial Heritage Clubhouse,... - May 22, 2010 - Lennar
Builder Magazine Ranks Bowen Family Homes a Top Home Builder
Metro-Atlanta Builder Ranks No. 81 on Builder 100 List - May 21, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Highland Homes Climbs Builder 100 List
Central Florida builder jumps ahead 11 places from 2008 to 2009 - May 21, 2010 - Highland Homes
NPR Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Its New Headquarters
Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to provide preconstruction services and manage construction of NPR's new headquarters, which will be located in Washington, D.C. - May 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Construction Begins at Hanover Place in Alpharetta
Bowen Family Homes recently announced new construction is now underway at their popular Hanover Place community in Alpharetta. Hanover Place has been a top selling Forsyth community since its debut and recently sold out of all its move-in ready homes. Construction resumed this spring to offer... - May 20, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Establishes New North Region
Company establishes new region, promoting leaders from within - May 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
B.U.Bhandari Landmarks Launches Premium Residential Projects in Pune
B.U.Bhandari Landmarks, one of the leading construction and real estate companies in Western India have launched large scale premium residential projects in Pune and surrounding areas. - May 17, 2010 - BU Bhandari Landmarks
Royal Oaks Building Group Recognized at MAME Awards
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been recognized with awards in five categories at the 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) and the Triangle... - May 15, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Pine Street Carpenters to Launch an Innovative Community Writing Project with Tyler Arboretum
Local remodeling company teams up with local environmental non-profit to create a community-wide writing project. - May 14, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Kaminskiy Construction Inc Home Remodeling in San Diego: Specialize in Home Improvements
Kaminskiy Construction Inc. is a recognized and reputable company that specializes in home improvements, as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling in San Diego and can handle different projects of all sizes. Their knowledgeable team of experienced general contractors, architects, designers and skilled technicians are able to complete every job, on time and on budget. - May 13, 2010 - Kaminskiy Construction Inc
Habitat Architecture Utilizing Innovative Green Building Solutions Learned at Wood Solutions Fair in Minneapolis
Habitat Architecture is now utilizing new Green Building Solutions learned at the Wood Solutions Fair in Minneapolis - May 13, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
Handyman Matters Opens New Location in the Lewisville, TX Area
New business greets Lewisville and surrounding communities; offering Handyman services. - May 13, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Local Builder Helps ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition Construct First Modular Home
In ninety-six hours a highly coordinated group of builders construct a 4,150 square foot modular home for the Williams Family of Pine Mountain Valley Georgia. The Williams are an inspirational family battling a terminal illness, a childhood disability, and their home literally crumbling around them. ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring this build and family will air on Sunday, May 16th at 8/7c time. - May 12, 2010 - CustomSmart Homes
RC Atkins/Handyman Matters Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awarded Kal Gossett with Scholarship for 2010-2011 School Year
On April 2nd the board of Directors of the RC Atkins/Handyman Matters Memorial Scholarship Foundation awarded Mr. Kal Gossett from Corning, New York, a trade scholarship for his continued education in Electrical Technology. Mr. Gossett has been accepted into the Electrical Technology program at... - May 09, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters Arrives in the Tallahassee Area
New business greets Tallahassee and surrounding communities; offering Handyman services. - May 09, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp