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Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Lennar Sponsors for the Love of Art in Phoenix
National home builder Lennar is sponsoring a unique charity event in Phoenix, combining art and tennis, featuring tennis great John McEnroe and nationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Erick Fischl. The home builder will be selling off its sponsor benefits to raise even more money for charity. - April 08, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Connor Homes Featured in “Prefabulous + Sustainable” Book Highlighting Affordable, Energy Efficient Homes
“Prefabulous + Sustainable offers many wonderful examples of houses that have been built requiring minimum energy from nonrenewable sources,” says Mr. Redford in his foreword. “The houses in this book show that beautiful houses can be built that will be kinder and gentler to the environment and reduce water consumption and energy.” - April 08, 2010 - Connor Homes
Hathaway Construction & Hathaway Properties, Inc. Hosts the 8th Annual “Swing a Club” for CASA Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, May 10th at the Harbor Club on Lake Oconee, Hathaway will partake in its 8th annual “Swing a Club” for CASA charity golf tournament. This tournament is a fun and exciting way to help an organization that provides essential services to the children in the community. CASA, or... - April 08, 2010 - Hathaway Construction Services
Northeast Florida Builders Association's Parade of Homes Kicks Off This Weekend
The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Parade of Homes 2010 gets underway this weekend. The free event, which showcases new homes in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay Counties, happens April 10-18, 2010. A complete listing of the Homes on Parade will run in a magazine insert in the April 10 Florida Times-Union. - April 08, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
Highland Homes Named One of the Nation’s Top Home Builders
Highland Homes is pleased to announce that Builder Magazine has ranked the company #84 on the list of the top 100 home builders in the country, based on 2008 closings. Centrally located in Lakeland, Florida, this father and son business is the only independent Central Florida home builder to make... - April 08, 2010 - Highland Homes
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Leading Wine Educator to Host Seminar at First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival in May
Kevin Zraly, one of the foremost wine educators in the world will conduct his signature wine appreciation seminar at the Festival on Saturday, May 22. - April 07, 2010 - Lennar
DFW International Airport Awards Project to Balfour Beatty Construction Joint Venture
As part of a joint venture team known as BARC, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected for $900 million in preconstruction and construction services for DFW International Airport’s seven-year Terminal Development Program. - April 05, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove Now Offering Presales from the $180s
Bowen Family Homes recently announced presale opportunities at Willoughby Cove located in the sought-after Hamilton Mill area. The community offers beautiful ranch home designs ideal for families looking to live in a peaceful suburb that offers all the benefits of city life. Close proximity to... - April 04, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Renaissance Bay Condominiums’ Increase in Confident Buyers and Exciting Spring Plans Prompt Extended Hours
In response to a marked increase in prospects, and with exciting spring and summer plans in the works, Renaissance Bay Condominiums is extending the Sales Center office hours. As of April 1st, the new hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. - April 03, 2010 - Renaissance Bay Condominiums
Highland Homes Sponsors Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament
Highland Homes was the corporate sponsor for the 31st Annual Pro-Am Tennis Event benefiting the Achievement Academy in Polk County, Florida. The owners and employees of Highland Homes were personally touched by the Academy when their own families had children who attended several years ago. Owners... - April 02, 2010 - Highland Homes
Boston Cedar Announces Strategic Executive Moves
In an effort to stay "Out in Front," Boston Cedar is proud to announce three key strategic executive moves to position the 25 year old independent company to remain nimble in an ever changing business environment. Effective April 1st, 2010, Rob Ankner, who is one of the three founding... - April 01, 2010 - Boston Cedar
The First Annual Williamsburg Wine and Food Festival Debuts at Colonial Heritage May 22-23
Colonial Heritage is Hosting the First Annual Williamsburg Wine & Food Festival. - April 01, 2010 - Lennar
Renovation Boys Expand Bathroom Showroom and Warehouse in Sydney
Renovation Boys, the leading supplier of bathroom furniture and accessories in Sydney, have expanded their showroom and warehouse space to provide more stock on display and available for collection or delivery. - March 30, 2010 - Renovation Boys
Thomas Construction Pumps Up for Guy Stuff Expo
Thomas Construction will be attending the Guy Stuff Expo on Sunday, March 28 at the Gateway Grizzlies Stadium. Visit their booth to find out more information about the company's products and to enter to win their $25,000 sweepstakes. - March 27, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Growing Strong: Thomas Construction Looks to Showcase Products at St. Peters Home and Garden Show
Thomas Construction will be at the St. Peters Home and Garden Show this weekend. Stop by their booth to find out more information about products and to enter into their $25,000 home improvement sweepstakes. - March 27, 2010 - Thomas Construction
CETCO’s Gas Vapor Barrier and Venting System is Preferred Vapor Mitigation Strategy for Massive Redevelopment Project in Harrison, NJ
CETCO’s Liquid Boot® gas vapor barrier system as well as the Liquid Boot® GeoVent sub slab depressurization system was specified the by the Louis Berger Group as a part of their overall remedial design for one of the largest mixed-use redevelopment projects in New Jersey. - March 26, 2010 - CETCO
Atlanta Building Company Named Certified Professional Home Builder
Atlanta Building Company, a home builder in Gwinnett County has been named a Certified Professional Home Builder of Georgia (CPHB℠) by The Housing Institute, Inc. - March 26, 2010 - Atlanta Building Company
Minto Communities Sets New Standard for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Resource Conservation
Minto Communities, South Florida’s premier community developer and homebuilder has announced that its newest community, Cascada at Monterra, located in Cooper City, will set a new standard for energy efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation. Introduced under their mintoblueSM... - March 25, 2010 - Minto Communities
Frisomat Introduces the Most Flexible Sandwich Panel Line in Belgium
Frisomat, international player in industrial buildings, brings a brand-new sandwich panel line into use. The production line, the biggest in Belgium in its kind, is 114m long and custom made for Frisomat. After a year full of development, assembly and tests, they take the production line in use as... - March 25, 2010 - Frisomat industrial buildings
BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
BESI will present its fifth certification class for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation on May 3-4, 2010 at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs located at 620 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. - March 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New “Green” Military Barracks Opens at Fort Riley: Design-Build Team of GLMV Architecture, LST Consulting Engineers, and MW Builders of Texas Striving for LEED Silver
The newest military housing complex to open at Fort Riley boasts a vast amount of sustainable features, putting it in the running to achieve the acclaimed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver design status. The Design-Build team of GLMV Architecture, LST Consulting Engineers, and MW Builders of Texas incorporated “green” details throughout the entire Warrior in Transition Battalion Barracks (WTB Barracks) at Fort Riley, Kansas. - March 24, 2010 - MW Builders of Texas
A New Era Dawns for British Manufacturing
'Dual Tech' the new vacuum suction machine to be launched by GTR Engineering Limited part of The Oktopus Group, is taking the construction industry into the 21st century. - March 22, 2010 - The Oktopus Group
Thomas Construction Hopes to Build Relationships at Moolah Shrine Circus
Thomas Construction is scheduled to attend the Moolah Shrine Circus this weekend to offer free estimates and spread the word about their home improvement sweepstakes. - March 20, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Sterling Custom Homes Named Austin Business Journal’s Custom Builder of the Year
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that they won the 2010 Custom Home Builder of the Year award from the Austin Business Journal. The award winners were announced at a special awards ceremony held on March 4, 2010. “We have been honored with over 100 industry awards throughout the... - March 19, 2010 - Sterling Custom Homes
Free Kitchen & Bath Design Seminar
Are you considering remodeling? JEB Design/Build would be glad to assist you. Many people ask, “What is the first step toward remodeling?” Before you invest time and money on your next home improvement project, make plans to attend JEB Design/Build, LLC seminar on kitchen and bath design. This seminar will cover the processes, pitfalls and pressures of designing your new kitchen or bathroom. This seminar is free but registration is required. - March 19, 2010 - JEB Design/Build, LLC
Bowen Family Homes Debuts Video Series: “Home Buying Through the Eyes of Children”
Bowen Family Homes recently debuted its first video in a new series featuring children explaining home buying topics. - March 18, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Brandon Weiss Awarded Graduate Master Builder Designation
Brandon Weiss, owner of Weiss Building & Development LLC, a Chicagoland home builder is proud to announce that he has earned the designation of Graduate Master Builder. In doing so he is only the 11th in the State of Illinois. - March 18, 2010 - Weiss Building & Development LLC
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction
Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) is proud to announce that it recently began construction in two of its award winning active adult communities; Brookhaven at Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Sugarloaf. JCC, an Atlanta-based builder will add five homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County... - March 18, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Tampa Bay Business Journal Recognizes Highland Homes’ Scott Shapiro
Highland Homes is pleased to announce that Scott Shapiro, the Chief Financial Officer for the central Florida home builder, was recently selected as a finalist for the CFO of the year by Tampa Bay Business Journal. The Tampa Bay Business Journal hosted a luncheon on Thursday, February 25, 2010 to... - March 17, 2010 - Highland Homes
Two Local Hospitals Selected for International Healthcare Convention Tours
Specialized healthcare architects, engineers, contractors and experts will tour some of San Diego’s state-of-the-art facilities on March 14 - March 14, 2010 - DPR Construction
Happy with Their 1st K. Hovnanian Home, Tom and Cheryl Pick Same Builder for Their Next Home
A couple living in a Jersey City townhome, built several years ago by K. Hovnanian Homes, decided they needed to move to a home with no steps. They were so happy with their town home, they chose a new condominium at Crescent Court in Jersey City, built by Matzel & Mumford, a division of K. Hovnanian Homes. - March 14, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Bowen Family Homes Offering Presale Opportunities and New Pricing at Kensington Creek Manor in Lawrenceville
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced four new home designs available for presales at Kensington Creek Manor in Lawrenceville. The community consists of two story and ranch homes in a beautiful wooded setting with elegant brick and stone accent exteriors. The new designs include the Berringer,... - March 13, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Bowen Family Homes Announces New Pricing at Freeman Crossing in Lawrenceville
Bowen Family Homes recently announced new pricing available at Freeman Crossing in Lawrenceville. The community consists of ranch and two story home designs featuring beautiful brick and stone accent exteriors now starting from only $149,900. The community currently features only six remaining... - March 13, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Simon Construction Donates $8,000 to the Academy of Holy Angels
Simon Construction is proudly participating in Starfest, the Academy of Holy Angels annual fundraiser by donating $8,000.00 of exterior construction to the silent auction. Simon’s donation will benefit the students through financial aid as well supporting the academy’s most important... - March 12, 2010 - Simon Construction
Handyman Matters of St. Louis Wins Various Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention and Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Handyman Matters of St Louis was recently awarded various awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include President’s Award and Marketing Tracking Award. The President’s Award was given to six people in the franchise system for their... - March 12, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters of Boulder/North Metro Denver Wins Multiple Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention
Handyman Matters of Boulder/North Metro Denver was recently awarded multiple awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include President’s Award of Excellence, Validation Award (which helps prospective franchisees find out more information about the... - March 12, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters of Southwest Chicago Wins Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention
Handyman Matters of Southwest Chicago was recently awarded two awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include: Validation Award (which helps prospective franchisees find out more information about the business) and was recognized as one of the top... - March 12, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters of Southern Maryland Wins Multiple Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention
Handyman Matters of Southern Maryland (HMSoMD) was recently awarded multiple awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include: Rookie of the Year and fifth place in the top sales category. The combination of the awards proves that Handyman Matters of... - March 12, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
77 Hudson to Host 'Finance Fundamentals for the International Marketplace'
International real estate buyers will get advice from a company with 25 years of helping buyers from other countries invest in U.S. real estate. The workshop is sponsored by 77 Hudson, a premiere condominium community on the Hudson River in Jersey City. - March 12, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
"Good" Thomas Wants to Help
St. Louis-based Thomas Construction is not associated with the Lake of the Ozarks Illegal Immigrant Scandal. - March 10, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Peninsula Housing and Builders Association Recognizes Lennar at Annual Sales and Marketing Council Awards Banquet
Patti Parsley and Jane Potter Both Received Awards at the Lennar Annual Sales And Marketing Council Awards Banquet. - March 10, 2010 - Lennar
Boston Cedar Introduces New AZEK Building Products for 2010
As a premier distributor of AZEK Building Products, Boston Cedar is proud to introduce 11 new AZEK products for 2010 which include two new AZEK Trim options, two AZEK Moulding profiles as well as five new AZEK Deck colors and two new AZEK Rail colors. Since 1985 Boston Cedar has been providing exceptional products and services to the independent building materials retailer in the Northeast. - March 08, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Parker Pointe Residential Community
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the new Fuquay-Varina neighborhood of Parker Pointe. The community features move-in ready homes effective March 2010. Parker Pointe is a 156-lot community... - March 07, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Pacific Coast Home Solutions (PCH) Provides Fund Raising Solution for Non-Profits
Southern California based construction company is turning ordinary construction projects, into benevolence projects - March 07, 2010 - Pacific Coast Home Solutions
Handyman Matters of Gulf Coast Wins Multiple Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention
Handyman Matters of Gulf Coast was recently awarded multiple awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include President’s Award of Excellence, K.P.I (key performance indicators) award and 4th place in Total Sales. In addition, Vicky Pratt was... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters in Clermont Participates in Charitable Initiative for the Community of Faith United Methodist Church
Handyman Matters in Clermont is participating in a local charitable initiative by donating time along with others to construct a Cross and memorial garden in honor of Dave Grudowski, active member of the church that past away last November. Handyman Matters owner David Welsh will be donating time... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters Chicago Wins Multiple Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention and Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Handyman Matters Chicago was recently awarded multiple awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include Market Penetration Award, K.P.I (key performance indicators) award and Award of Excellence for Top Sales. The combination of these awards proves that... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters Awards Oleg Malamura with Craftsman of the Year for 2009
Handyman Matters awarded Oleg Malamura with Craftsman of the Year for 2009 at national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, FL. The Craftsman of the Year is chosen as the nation’s best based upon their skills in the trade and customer service. The nomination process consists of a letter... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp