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Blake Products Offers Free Shipping on All Zipwall® Dust Control Products
Zipwall’s® dust control products are now being distributed by Blake Products with a special free shipping offer. - December 14, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Rich Van Tassel Receives Real Estate Impact Award
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that Rich Van Tassel, president of the company, has been selected as one of the Real Estate Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine. The Impact 24 award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle... - December 14, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Blake Products Reveals Its New Wood Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Companies
A new wood floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from chip and scratches, this product will protect wood floors during all phases of construction. - December 13, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Home for the Holidays with Julie LaTerra Homes
Receive $5,000 in free options through December 31, 2008. - December 13, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Messer Construction Co. Moves to Larger Office Space in Indianapolis
Messer Construction will be moving to a larger office space in Indianapolis to accommodate local business growth. - December 07, 2008 - Messer Construction Co.
Highland Homes Opens Highland Courte at Ayersworth Glen
Highland Homes recently opened their new affordable line of homes in the community of Ayersworth Glen. - December 05, 2008 - Highland Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Forms Federal Group
Leverages company-wide experience and expertise gained in Washington, D.C. area. - December 04, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Top Award Given for Restoration of Ace Pilot’s Columbus Home
The Durable Restoration Company receives a Preservation Merit Award for its work on Eddie Rickenbacker’s childhood home. - December 04, 2008 - The Durable Group
Balfour Beatty Construction Sponsors Integration ‘08 Conference
Company takes leadership role in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). - December 02, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Cornerstone Detention Announces Fulton County, Georgia Video Visitation Contract
Prison supply company Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply a modern 70 unit video visitation system to the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The VizVox Sentry system will increase security in the jail, while still allowing family members and others to visit with the inmates. - December 01, 2008 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Office Partitioning Specialist Optima Systems Wins Prestigious Construction Marketing Award 2008
Leading commercial office partitioning expert Optima Systems has this week been honoured at the Construction Marketing Awards 2008 in the category of ‘Best Use of a Website.’ - November 30, 2008 - Optima
Omaxe, the Indian Real Estate Developer Giant Targets NRI Buyers
The recent depreciation of the rupees against the dollar has been diverted Indian real estate property developers towards the NRIs living in various places of globe. This may also be the ideal time to invest in property in India because the recent slowdown may become 20 percent benefit for the NRIs. - November 29, 2008 - Omaxe Ltd
Mountain Architects Releases Its Newest Addition to a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
Take a look at how this award-winning architectural firm transforms the ordinary log cabin into rustic elegance. - November 28, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
IDL (EU) Rewarded for Another Outstanding Project
IDL (EU) Limited, Blue C’s main shareholder and the architectural force behind the luxury Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus, recently received the distinction of seeing one of their projects recognised by the very top level of the interior design community. During last month’s... - November 27, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Blake Products Reveals Its New Cabinet and Counter Top Surface Protection Products for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new cabinet and counter protection system designed to protect surfaces during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from stains and chips, this product will protect counters and cabinets during all phases of construction. - November 27, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Moss & Associates Wins Four Prestigious Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors of South Florida
Three high-profile projects built by Moss & Associates, one of Florida’s largest construction management companies, have received 2008 Excellence in Construction Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter. ABC also presented Moss with its Platinum... - November 26, 2008 - Moss & Associates
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Mountain Architects Announces Launch for a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
The log cabin industry is inundated with simple, low-end cabin designs. Mountain Architects takes the ordinary log cabin to the next level by blending rustic elements with high end finishes and inspiring design. - November 25, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
Fall Family Fest a Success in Richmond County
The Fall Family Fest was held from 11am to 2pm on November 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This was the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. “Despite the unfortunate weather, we had a good turnout of children and families,”... - November 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
EnergyStar Certifies Northeast Georgia Home Builder
Mountain View Home Builders has been certified under EnergyStar’s green builder program. The company builds energy efficient homes in the Northeast Georgia area. - November 25, 2008 - Mountain View Home Builders
Blake Products Reveals Its New CarpetWrap Carpet Protection Film for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection product designed to protect carpets during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and stains, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - November 25, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Web Site Wins International W3 Award
Wilmington custom builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes has won a prestigious Silver W3 Award for their web site www.markjohnsoncustomhomes.com. W3 Awards honor creativity and excellence on the web. There were over 3,000 entries to this year’s competition. “It is an honor to be recognized... - November 23, 2008 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Five Obie Awards
Jim Chapman Communities received outstanding recognition Saturday at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder's Association's 28th annual Obie Awards program. - November 23, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Makes Quick Work of Fast Food Project
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging of two modular boxes for a Checkers in Staten Island, NY. The scope of work for the project consisted of rigging two modular units that would make up a... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son Completes Critical Installation of Generator for Private Client
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging and rough setting of a 4,000 lb backup generator for a private client in New Jersey. R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Peachtree Residential's Victoria Square More Than Half Sold
Victoria Square has become the place to live near quaint downtown Alpharetta, and opportunities are dwindling as Peachtree Residential, a luxury builder in Atlanta, announces it has surpassed the half-way sold mark. An Alpharetta new homes community of just 69 brownstone-style townhomes priced from the mid $300,000s, Victoria Square has made a name for itself with its strong sense of style and stellar location. - November 21, 2008 - Peachtree Hills Place
LGE Receives Three Separate Certificates of Occupancy
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson to Hold Grand Opening Celebration This Weekend. - November 21, 2008 - LGE Design Build
Local Realtors Give Back to the Community, Ensure Christmas Homecoming
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and members from the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors recently teamed up on two current housing projects for a Fall Realtors Workday, Friday Oct. 24, in Southern Pines, NC. - November 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Blake Products Reveals Its New FloorWrap Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Contractors
A new floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - November 21, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Mortgage Expert David M. Damaré Celebrates Joins Forces with American Dream
While the American real estate and mortgage lending industry has experienced a slump over the last few months, mortgage expert David M. Damaré joins forces with American Dream Residential- Andy May Group, LLC and has actually seen continued growth in some areas. - November 20, 2008 - The David M. Damaré Team
Blake Products Reveals Its New Door Protection System for the Construction Industry
A newly patent pending product for contractors and builders when it comes to protecting doors during the construction phase is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dings, dents, scratches and paint this product will protect doors while any phase of construction is being done. - November 20, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Give Back to the Community with Julie LaTerra Homes This Season
Julie LaTerra Homes’ Design Center is a drop-off site for Toys for Tots. - November 20, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Model Homes Open Now at Bryant Lake LaGrange
PEC Development Group is pleased to announce that three beautifully decorated model homes are now open daily for tours at its newest community, Bryant Lake LaGrange. - November 20, 2008 - PEC Development
Presales Begin at Lakeview at Bryant Lake LaGrange
Nineteen home sites are now available in the Lakeview neighborhood at Bryant Lake LaGrange. For those looking for lakefront property, nine home sites have been released on the lake, and 10 non-lakefront properties are also now available in the neighborhood. Upon completion, the Lakeview... - November 20, 2008 - PEC Development
Bowen Family Homes Announces the Addition of Four New Floorplans at the Preserve at Johns Creek
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce the opening of four new floorplans—the Gloucester, Havilland, Castleton and Foxcroft at The Preserve at Johns Creek, a master-planned community in North Fulton priced from the high $300s. The Preserve at Johns Creek offers two-story home designs... - November 19, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Hanwha L&C Canada Receives $10 Million from Ontario AMIS
Investment secures growth for fine quartz surfacing pioneer in North America. - November 19, 2008 - Hanwha L&C
Bowen Family Homes Wins Big at 28th OBIE Awards
Bowen Family Homes had one of its best years yet at the 2008 Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 28th Annual OBIE Awards Saturday, Nov. 8. They won six total awards—four Gold and two Silver OBIEs. The “Dollars for Dreams” home event was the big winner, receiving two Gold OBIEs and one Silver. The sales and marketing team scored again with a Gold for a television commercial, and two of Bowen Family Homes’ communities took Gold OBIEs for Best Building Design. - November 17, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Brookhaven at Johns Creek to Host Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Meeting
The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, will invite its members and friends to attend a council luncheon at Jim Chapman Communities premier Active Adult Community in Fulton County – Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The luncheon and networking event... - November 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Hanover Place Now Features New Home Plan--the Tanner
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced the Tanner home plan at the Alpharetta community, Hanover Place. This Forsyth County community offers interested homebuyers the choice of 12 different single-family ranch and two-story home plans, ranging from three bedrooms with two baths to five bedrooms... - November 15, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Habitat's Fall Family Fest Saturday November 15
Don't miss Fall Family Fest this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This is the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. There will be a chicken BBQ dinner, a raffle for a $100 gas card and plenty of activities for... - November 12, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Moss Anderson Joint Venture Completes Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
Moss Anderson Construction Group announced the completion of Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village in Destin, a $162 million construction project. Moss & Associates teamed with Roy Anderson Corp. in the joint venture, serving as construction manager for developer Legendary, Inc. Emerald Grande... - November 09, 2008 - Moss & Associates
Surface Consulting Team Member Receives ArcusStone Certification
Project Manager, Adam Sandifer says, “I found the ArcusStone class very educational and I would suggest using the ArcusStone line of products over conventional stucco to anyone willing to listen.” - November 07, 2008 - Surface Consulting
Turnberry Homes Re-Enters Brentwood Market with Sonoma
Turnberry Homes comes back home to Brentwood with the opening of Sonoma, a community of 66 homes on estate-sized sites. Homes are priced from the high $600,000s to the $700,000s. “We’ve been so successful in Brentwood in the past that we sold out of our homes here last year,”... - November 06, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Inaugural Western Wake 100 List
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to the inaugural Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. Area chambers of... - October 31, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Daniel LaBadie Joins Leadership of Hardin Construction Company
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Daniel LaBadie has been named manager of preconstruction services for the company’s Raleigh operations. A longtime North Carolina resident, LaBadie has extensive experience in cost estimating various types of... - October 29, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Moss & Associates Completes The Ivy Riverfront Tower in Downtown Miami
Moss & Associates, one of Florida’s largest construction management companies, has completed The Ivy residential/mixed-use tower in downtown Miami, a $121 million construction project. - October 26, 2008 - Moss & Associates
Construction Underway on First Model Home at The Park at Heritage Ridge
PEC Development is pleased to announce that construction has begun on the first model home at The Park at Heritage Ridge. Located in historic Newnan, the 241-home community is the final neighborhood located in the successful Heritage Ridge master-planned community. Upon completion, the community... - October 25, 2008 - PEC Development
Landscape Escapes LLC Launches Planting Guide for Homeowners
Landscape Escapes LLC has launched a comprehensive planting guide for homeowners to get the most out of their landscapes. The book contains over 170 pages of plants and outlines everything needed for a healthy and happy landscape. - October 25, 2008 - Landscape Escapes LLC
Jim Chapman Named Secretary of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council's Board of Directors
The 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, recently named Jim Chapman Secretary of the Executive Committee for 2009. Jim has served on the Board of Directors for two years and currently serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair. In January, Chapman will take over as... - October 24, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2008 Parade of Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has received a Gold Award from the 2008 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received highest honors in the competition’s Category 1 ($125,000 - $175,000)... - October 23, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Optima Systems Announced as Construction Marketing Awards Finalist
Glass partitions specialist, Optima Systems has been nominated for a coveted Construction Marketing award. - October 21, 2008 - Optima