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The Green Team CT Sponsors Recycling at the Home Design Show in Stamford CT Homeowners and the Public Can Recycle Household Batteries and CFL Bulbs
The Green Team CT will be at the Home Design Expo located at the Hilton Stamford Hotel in Stamford, CT Saturday, March 28th 11am - 6 pm and Sunday, March 29th 11am - 5 pm. - March 25, 2009 - The Green Team CT LLC
American Homes - "Going Green"
Certifications awarded to buyers of a new home from American Homes at www.greenamericanhomes.com - March 24, 2009 - American Homes, LLC
Rich Van Tassel Named to Board of Directors for Miracle League of the Triangle
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that its president, Rich Van Tassel, has been named to the board of directors for the Miracle League of the Triangle, a baseball league for children and teenagers with physical or mental disabilities. The Miracle League of the... - March 22, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
New Fasara Decorative Film Website for Architects
Energy Products Distribution, a stocking 3M-authorized distributor of Fasara Deocrative Films, releases its new Fasara website for architects. - March 18, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
Denver Area Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Owner Wears Many Hats, Now Adds a Crown
Michelle Field, co-owner of a Cherry Creek, CO Kitchen Tune-Up franchise, has won the Mrs. Colorado International contest. On Saturday, February 28 at the Montrose Pavilion, Michelle competed at the state competition and was crowned after a two-day event. In late July 2009, she will travel to... - March 18, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Abelard Donates New Roof Through Habitat for Humanity
Anthony Delmedico, President of Abelard Construction, helps hard working, low-income family during tough economic times through Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” Program. - March 18, 2009 - Abelard Construction
Cornerstone Detention Employee Named Treasurer of American Subcontractors Association
Cornerstone Detention Products Employee Kerrick Whisenant has been elected Treasurer of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) for 2009-2010. Mr. Whisenant currently serves as the national organization's secretary. - March 15, 2009 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Royal Oaks Building Group to Participate in 2009 Spring New Home Showcase
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that the company will showcase seven homes as part of the 2009 Spring New Home Showcase, scheduled for March 21-22 and 28-29 and hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. Royal Oaks plans to showcase homes in... - March 14, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Jones Company Welcomes First "Green" Homebuyer
After years of planning and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in their new Green Building Program, The Jones Company welcomed Judy Hurly into her new home. She is the first official homeowner under their new standards. The home is located in The Villages of Clovercroft in Franklin, where... - March 13, 2009 - The Jones Company
Striving in a Tough Economy
Where's the Solar Money. - March 13, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Surface Consulting Completes the Exterior of Lutgert Home on Venetian Bay
Surface Consulting is pleased to announce its involvement in the completion of a prominent residence on Venetian Bay. Utilizing specialty stuccos that bring authentic European character to home exteriors, the Naples-based company recently finished the exterior surface of the luxury home built for... - March 13, 2009 - Surface Consulting
Bowen Family Homes Introduces Burton and Carter Floorplans at Autumnbrooke
With the addition of the Carter and Burton floorplans, Autumnbrooke now offers new home buyers a total of nine home designs. - March 13, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
3M's New DI-NOC Finishes Provide Low Cost Solutions to Gaming Industry
3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes is a new product that provides a low cost solution to enhancing and modernizing the appearance of slot machines and gaming consoles. DI-NOC is a vinyl film that simulates different woods, granites, marbles, and just about anything else that is self-adhering and can... - March 12, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Denver Area Kitchen Tune-Up Wins Kitchen of the Year Award from National Manufacturer
The Highlands Ranch location of Kitchen Tune-Up, the leading kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, has won the Kitchen of the Year contest from a national partner custom cabinet manufacturer. Owned by the Liberatore family; Dan, Noah and Christian, the business has been operating locally since... - March 07, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Development for Whetstone West
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Whetstone West, a single-family home community development located in Angier, N.C. Five inventory homes are currently available for sale in Whetstone West, and pre-sale opportunities... - March 07, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Surface Consulting Selected for Exterior Finish Design of Prestigious Model Home at Mediterra
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting, Inc., is pleased to announce that his company has been selected to assist in the completion of a custom estate model home for BCB Homes. The luxury model Montelena is located at Marchello in the prestigious gated community of Mediterra in... - March 06, 2009 - Surface Consulting
3M Company Provides Value Engineering for Buildings
3M Company has introduced new products to help the architectural community value engineer commercial buildings. In today's economic environment, building owners are seeking the input of architects to reduce costs in ongoing building projects. 3M Company has recently introduced DI-NOC Architectural... - March 06, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
Messer Construction Co. Deepens Health Care Expertise with Zipperer-Davis
Messer Construction Co. has significantly enhanced its expertise and position of influence in the health care industry with the addition of Pamela Zipperer-Davis as Health Care Director. Zipperer-Davis brings 20 years of experience to the position, where she will provide strategic counsel within... - March 05, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.
Highland Homes Opens Two Model Homes at Their Lake County Community Whitemarsh
Highland Homes has recently opened their two brand new furnished models in their newest community, Whitemarsh. Located in Leesburg, this is the first community for Highland Homes in the Lake County area. With all the success this builder has obtained in Polk County, moving into Lake County was a... - March 04, 2009 - Highland Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $293 Million Jail Expansion Project
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the award of the Mecklenburg County Jail expansion project in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award comes through a joint venture team composed of Balfour Beatty Construction, Rodgers Builders, Trotter Development Group, and Lockman-Brooks Marketing... - March 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Redlands Mesa Golf Community Earns Top Rankings - Again
Having received numerous awards, Redlands Mesa Golf Community is a nationally recognized, premier golf community. Travel and Leisure Golf magazine recognizes them once again as one of the best places to live in the country. - March 02, 2009 - Redlands Mesa Golf Community
Kitchen Tune-Up Vice President Earns Title of Certified Franchise Executive
Heidi Morrissey, vice president of sales and marketing for Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system, has earned the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation. Morrissey received the title during the International Franchise Association’s 49th annual convention, February 16th in San Diego. A... - March 02, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
DJH Construction, Inc. Helps Bullhead City Homeowners Go Solar
DJH Construction, Inc. Helps Bullhead City Homeowners Go Solar by Taking Advantage of Available Rebates and Tax Credits. - March 01, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Ranks First in Category for the Nineteenth Year
For the nineteenth year, Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system has been ranked first in their industry for 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine. - March 01, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Near Capacity in Peakway Village Community
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that only two new homes remain in Peakway Village, a single-family home community development located in Apex, N.C. In proximity to Beaver Creek Crossings and Haddon Hall Crossings, Peakway Village is also within walking distance of... - March 01, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Handyman Matters Introduces National Scholarship
Dedicated to Those Committed to Practicing a Skilled Trade as a Career - February 27, 2009 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Bowen Family Homes Provides Safety Net for Home Buyers
Mortgage payment relief program designed to protect homeowners who involuntarily lose their job. - February 27, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Perfect Polish Doubles Sales Staff
Perfect Polish Increases Capacity as Demand for LEED / Sustainable Flooring Rises - February 26, 2009 - Perfect Polish, Inc.
Bowen Family Homes Launches New and Improved Web Site
New, user friendly Web site eases the home shopping experience and assists home buyers in finding the perfect Bowen Family home. - February 26, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
The Art of Steel
SteelMaster building home for the Chambers Fine Arts in New York to display Chinese art. - February 25, 2009 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 42nd Annual NH State Home Show
Green building expert to offer seminars on Green Building: Energy Efficiency and Beyond at the 42nd Annual New Hampshire State Home Show on March 7 and 8. - February 24, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
New Highly Sustainable School Building Constructed Off Site by Yorkon for Worcestershire Council
A new school building has been completed for Worcestershire County Council. Built off site by Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, the scheme is believed to be one of the most sustainable modular education buildings in the UK. - February 22, 2009 - Portakabin
SteelMaster Buildings Embraces Past and Future After 27 Years in Business
SteelMaster Buildings, the global leader in manufacturing and sales of arched steel buildings commemorates 27 years in business. - February 21, 2009 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Model Home Now Open at Concord Mill
Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta's leading active adult developer, is pleased to announce the opening of the model home at its newest endeavor into the West Cobb new home market, Concord Mill. This neighborhood is the company's first non-age-restricted single-family development and is the perfect... - February 21, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Royal Oaks Building Group Names Builder Sales Representative for Southern Oaks
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that Larry Moff has been named the new on-site builder sales agent for Southern Oaks, a residential community located in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Moff has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry as a marketing and... - February 21, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hathaway Completes 4 Go Zone Apartment Projects Ahead of December 31st, 2008 Deadline
Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of four GO Zone apartment projects on the Gulf Coast. All four communities were built as Class A, garden style apartments and consisted of a total of 1,045 units. The four projects are Ansley Walk in Lafayette, LA, Ansley... - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Hathaway Properties, Inc. Hires New Employee
Hathaway Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Burt Wilkerson as Director of Hathaway’s Governmental Housing division. Mr. Wilkerson is a member of the State Bar of Georgia having received a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law. In addition to his legal career, Mr. - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
Hathaway Breaks Ground on 264 Units in Knoxville
Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. commenced construction on a 264 unit Class A apartment community in Knoxville, TN. The project is owned by The Legends at Washington Pike, LLC, a subsidiary of United Residential Properties out of Macon, GA. The project is well located in the center of a 100+/-... - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Homebuyers Discover Julie’s Jewel Box Collection
Small Homes for a Simpler, Greener Way of Life - February 20, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Kitchen Tune-Up Announces Advanced Home Improvement Professional Certification Program
Kitchen Tune-Up, the leading kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, announces the launch of an advanced home improvement and remodeling certification program for their franchise owners. The program is designed to ensure the highest level of professionalism and expertise in the minor home remodeling industry. - February 19, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Completes Building for Green Professionals Course
Mark Johnson Custom Homes is proud to recognize Kevin Johnson’s completion of Green Building for Professionals Course. Completing the Green Professional Builder course solidifies Mark Johnson Custom Homes as a versatile organization that combines high end quality construction with environmentally responsible building. Mark Johnson Custom Homes not only specializes in new Green home construction, but they also make renovations to existing properties. - February 19, 2009 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes
DJH Construction, Inc. Announces the Completion of a 19.44 kW Residential Solar System in Santa Ana, California
DJH Construction, Inc., an Orange County based solar integration company, announced the completion of a 19.44 kW residential solar photovoltaic project in Santa Ana, California. This project is an excellent example of how DJH Construction, Inc. leveraged it’s unique engineering and design... - February 18, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Mott's Teaming with the Community
Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction's Al Petrangeli Receives Community Service Award
Division President and wife recognized for volunteer efforts within local community. - February 16, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Stone Creek Repair Sees Opportunity for Real Estate Sellers
Stone Creek Repair and Maintenance, in business since 2003 recently relocated from Gilbert, Arizona to Queen Creek, Arizona and continues to provide repair and maintenance services on residential properties located in Phoenix and the East Valley suburbs. Stone Creek Repair will prep your property... - February 16, 2009 - Stone Creek Repair and Maintenance
Bowen Family Homes to Host Free Homebuyer Seminar
Homebuyer seminar, entitled Understanding the Power of Credit scores, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the Bowen Family Homes' corporate office in Duluth. - February 15, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Names Builder Sales Representative for Walnut Creek
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that Kay McRae has been named the new on-site builder sales agent for Walnut Creek, a residential community located in Raleigh. McRae has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and is an active member of the... - February 14, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Franny of the Year Awarded to Lynn Haven Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tim and Jan McCarty, Lynn Haven, FL franchise owners, with its top honor “Franny of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Linford Shortlisted for Contractor of the Year Award
UK building group Linford has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2009 Contractor of the Year award. Linford is one of seven companies competing for the title Contractor of the Year (up to £500m turnover) in Building magazine’s construction industry awards. The judges will be... - February 12, 2009 - Linford Group
Eastbrook Homes Introduces "Dreams and Designs" Seminars Offering New Home Buyers Access to Top Design Talent and Trends
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan home and community builder, today announced the new home design seminar series: "Dreams And Designs" offering prospective home buyers free access to top industry design talent and trends. Co-hosted by experts from The Pottery Barn; Homecrest Kitchen Trends; Delta Faucets and Huntington Bank the seminars begin February 26 and will be held at the Eastbrook Homes Design Creation Studio located in Grand Rapids. - February 12, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.