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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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