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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
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
Highland Homes Climbs Builder 100 List
Central Florida builder jumps ahead 11 places from 2008 to 2009 - May 21, 2010 - Highland Homes
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
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
Boston Cedar Receives Top Honor From Fiberweb™ as 2009 Distributor of the Year
Boston Cedar, Holbrook, Mass., was recently honored as the 2009 Distributor of the Year by Fiberweb, Inc., makers of the TYPAR® Weather Protection System. The award is based on outstanding sales and customer growth, marketing and promotion efforts as well as customer service. - May 09, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Highland Homes Owner and President Recognized by University of Florida
Robert Adams receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from Warrington College of Business Administration - May 09, 2010 - Highland 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
Growing Strong: Thomas Construction Promotes Company at Valley of Flowers Festival
Thomas Construction will have a booth on Saturday, May 8 at the Florissant Valley of Flowers Festival outside of the James J. Eagan Center. - May 08, 2010 - Thomas Construction
SteelMaster Buildings Maintains A+ Standards
SteelMaster Buildings earns an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for their integrity, quality, ethics and high standards of customer service. - May 08, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival Tickets on Sale
Virginia Shines with Its Wines. - May 08, 2010 - Lennar
American West Celebrates Grand Opening of American West Reserve
American West is thrilled to be celebrating the grand opening of their newest community, American West Reserve located in Coronado Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada. The home designs range from 2,492 to 3,019 square feet. - May 07, 2010 - American West Homes
Car Show at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Millville Mixes Great Cars, Beautiful Homes
A classic car cruise presented by the South Jersey Studebaker Drivers Club will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Millville. The event is an opportunity for classic car owners to show off their vehicles and also for people to see one of the most... - May 07, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Jeff Benton Homes Wins GuildQuality 2010 Customer Satisfaction Award
Jeff Benton Homes, a leading homebuilder in Huntsville, Alabama, announced today that the company has been awarded a 2010 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. Jeff Benton Homes was one of 139 home builders, remodelers, contractors and real estate developers throughout North... - May 06, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
New Hires at K. Hovnanian Reinforce Company’s Leading Role in Area Homebuilding
K. Hovnanian Homes' Minnesota Division has hired two people to assist with sales and land purchases. The hirings underscore the company's commitment to being a leader in Twin Cities homebuilding. - May 06, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named Builder of the Year at the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards. The company received the award in the Level 4 category... - May 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Landscape Escapes, LLC Participates in “GreenCare for Troops” to Support Local Military Families
Landscape Escapes, LLC is participating in “GreenCare for Troops in Keller, TX. “GreenCare for Troops” is a nationwide outreach program initiated by Project EverGreen that connects participating local lawn and landscape firms with families of the men and women away from home... - May 06, 2010 - Landscape Escapes LLC
Builders Site Protection Reports That Lead Containment Practices and Cabinet Surface Protection Were the Two Biggest Customer Concerns at the 2010 Kitchen and Bath Show
Builders and contractors at the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago expressed concerns over protecting wood cabinets and meeting the new EPA lead containment requirements. Builders Site Protection supplies everything builders need to contain toxic lead dust on a jobsite and effectively protect wood cabinets from damage during transport and installation. - May 05, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Priority Registration for Santa Barbara at Woodbury Set to Begin May 6
Priced from the high $300,000’s, Santa Barbara set to deliver impressive value within one of Irvine’s most desirable locations. - May 05, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
Kaiser Permanente’s Inspectors to Use MADCAD.com for Building Codes and Standards
MADCAD.com, a subscription-based online resource for building codes and standards serving the AEC industry, today announced that Kaiser Permanente Foundation Health Plan, Inc.’s National Inspection Services selected MADCAD.com for corporate-wide online access to hundreds of codes and... - May 05, 2010 - MADCAD.com
Greenhill Capital Provides New Business and Housing Developments to D.C./Metro
Greenhill Capital, co-sponsor of the Wheaton World Fair, is reaching out to drive growth and expansion through residential and commercial real estate development in the D.C./Metro area. - May 04, 2010 - Greenhill Capital
J&S Carpentry and Construction, a Boston-Area Contractor, Announcing "Aging in Place" and Handicap Accessibility Renovations
J&S Carpentry and Construction (http://www.js-carpentry.com), a Boston-area contracting company that provides professional home remodeling and commercial building services, is pleased to announce that it offers “Aging in Place” home renovations. Aging in Place is a term that refers... - May 03, 2010 - J&S Carpentry and Construction, Inc.
Gatlin Development Company Scores Big with Robert M. Bedard
Frank Gatlin III adds to his impressive development team with his new Senior Vice President of Development, Robert M. Bedard. - May 02, 2010 - Gatlin Development Company
Greenhill Breathes New Life Into Wheaton, MD Commercial District
Greenhill Capital joins forces with the Wheaton Redevelopment Program to revitalize Wheaton's commercial district. - May 02, 2010 - Greenhill Capital
World Fair Co-Sponsor Drives Real Estate Progress in D.C. Metro
Greenhill Capital, co-sponsor of the Wheaton World Fair, is reaching out to drive growth and expansion through residential and commercial real estate development in the D.C./Metro area. - May 02, 2010 - Greenhill Capital
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Hank Mouser Named Safety Professional of the Year
At its annual Awards Night on April 21, 2010, TEXO, the combined chapter of the North/East Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and the Associated Builders and Contractors North Texas, named Balfour Beatty Construction’s Hank Mouser its 2010 Safety Professional of the Year. The... - April 30, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
AAA Quality Replacement Windows: Scott Thompson the Window Man of Northern Virginia Announces His 1,000 Customer
Not only is Scott Thompson one of the owners of AAA Quality Replacement Windows, his moniker includes "The Window Man," "The Window Pro," and "The Window Doctor." As Scott tells his clients, "I have a PHD, in window-ology" Now Scott can add to AAA Quality Replacement Windows, LLC's bevy of accolades and to his moniker also; as the man who has personally improved the look, energy efficiency and home value of over (1000) one thousand Northern Virginia homes. - April 30, 2010 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Balfour Beatty Construction Builds Ronald Mcdonald Houses on Two Coasts
Balfour Beatty Construction is celebrating its contributions to two new Ronald McDonald Houses—the “House(s)-That-Love Built®”—each on opposite sides of the United States. On Friday, April 23, the House in San Diego, California received the 2010 Project Achievement Award... - April 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Thomas Construction Installers Certified to Use Safe Lead Paint Work Practices
St. Louis-based Thomas Construction's window, kitchen and bath installers are EPA lead paint "Certified Renovators." - April 28, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Thomas Construction Will Feature Quality at St. Charles Home Show
Thomas Construction will show of its products at the St. Charles Home Show from April 23 to April 25. - April 25, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Thomas Construction Celebrates Earth Day with Thermal Windows
Thomas Construction will be at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 25 on the Muny grounds in Forest Park. - April 25, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Highland Homes Honors Top Agents at Annual Awards Banquet
On March 10, 2010, Highland Homes held their end of the year Awards Banquet at the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club, honoring the top performers of 2009. The awards event is highly-anticipated tradition of the central Florida home builder. This year's theme was Black and White, and it was an... - April 25, 2010 - Highland Homes
Brynfield in Suwanee Introduces New Pricing and New Floorplans
Bowen Family Homes recently announced new pricing and new home designs available for presale at their popular Brynfield community in Suwanee. Brynfield is an exclusive gated community offering two-story Craftsman style home designs with up to four bedrooms and 2,265 square feet of living space. - April 25, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Sterling Custom Homes Announces Flintrock Falls Spec Home is Under Contract
Sterling Custom Homes is pleased to announce that the Flintrock Falls spec home located at 212 Black Wolf Run is officially under contract and set to close early next month. The Austin custom home builder recently met with the buyers to discuss the details of the plan and make any accommodations... - April 25, 2010 - Sterling Custom Homes