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Mark T. Elia Appointed Vice Chairman of Shore Builders Association
Mark T. Elia, CGR and President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Shore Builders Association of Central Jersey Remodelers in Lakewood, New Jersey. - May 12, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Woodland Homes Named One of the Top 200 Largest Builders in the Nation
Woodland Homes of Huntsville was ranked as the 194th largest home builder in the nation in 2007 by Builder Magazine. - May 10, 2008 - Woodland Homes of Huntsville
Jeff Benton Homes Builds New Headquarters
Jeff Benton Homes is building a larger headquarters to accommodate the needs of its new home buyers. The builder has announced plans for a 5 million dollar office development project. Construction will start in May on a two-story, 52,000-square-foot office building. The project involves the... - May 09, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Permian Basin Home Builders Association Touts Strength of West Texas Economy and Housing Market
The West Texas economy and housing market continue to buck the national trend. With the lowest unemployment rates in Texas and responsible lending, the Midland-Odessa, Texas area is showing strong, steady growth. - May 07, 2008 - Permian Basin Home Builders Association
Turner Announces Closing Ceremony for Youth Force 2020 Program
Turner Construction Company of New Jersey announces the closing of their two-year community relations campaign, Youth Force 2020 at Vailsburg Middle School. - May 07, 2008 - Turner Construction Company
Royal Oaks Building Group Named Building Company of the Year
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received the 2008 Triangle Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Building Company of the Year Award. The MAME award, given by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council... - May 07, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Donates to Project Hospitality
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son), a specialized dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocation and demolition contractor, recently donated to Project Hospitality as part of their “Shelter From The Storm” Spring Luncheon. This annual event is a... - May 04, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Kitchen Tune-Up Announces Strategic Cross Referral Partnership with Retailer Best Buy
In an alliance announced today, Kitchen Tune-Up and Best Buy Co., Inc. have begun a strategic relationship to assist each other’s clients in a cross referral program. - May 03, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Home Plans Unveiled for Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development
Builder Mike Stevens and partner Jon Stevens announce home plan designs for the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development. - April 28, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Custom Homebuilder & Realtors Grow Their Business ~ Julie LaTerra’s Realtor Lunch & Learn Series a Huge Success
Charlotte Realtors spent several hours enjoying a catered lunch and learning how Julie LaTerra Homes can help them grow their business. The Charlotte Realtors also took part in a tour of one the newest Julie LaTerra homes. Julie LaTerra’s philosophy of Family, Fun, Food & Friends was displayed throughout her Realtor Lunch & Learn event which is held monthly, by invitation only. Julie LaTerra Homes offers exceptional personalized service and a streamlined building process. - April 26, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Solar Vistas Costa Rica - Eco Village
Solar Vistas has begun development of its first eco-village in Malpais, Costa Rica. - April 20, 2008 - Solar Vistas Costa Rica
Custom Homebuilder Launches Her Monthly "Girl’s Night Out" ~ Julie Laterra Homes Launches Monthly Event for Consumers
One of Charlotte’s leading custom homebuilders announces dates for her "Girl's Night Out" seminars & events. - April 19, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Bob Moore Construction’s Longhorn Harley-Davidson Project Honored by QUOIN / AGC
Bob Moore Construction’s Longhorn Harley-Davidson construction project has received the 2008 Merit Award from QUOIN / AGC. Completed in 2007, the Longhorn Harley-Davidson Dealership is a 38,000 SF building located in Grand Prairie, Texas. This award makes 2008 the fourth consecutive year Bob Moore Construction has received formal recognition from QUOIN. - April 17, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction Completes First Garland Business Center Warehouse Phase II
Bob Moore Construction was the design / build contractor for the First Garland Business Center Warehouse Phase II in Garland, Texas. Completed in March 2008, the new building provides 435,180 SF of new speculative warehouse space and brings the total space for this business complex to 944,000 SF. Bob Moore Construction also built the 509,000SF Phase I of the First Garland Business Center in 2001. - April 14, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction's Dino Sideris Named 2008 Safety Director of the Year
As safety director, Dino Sideris has led his company’s safety program to an impressive record of zero lost time or recordable incidents in more than two and a half years. Under Dino's leadership, in 2007 Bob Moore Construction was accepted as a member of the OSHA Local Partnership program, only the fifth general contractor in north / east Texas to earn this recognition. - April 14, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Education Seminar by MicroTech Water Damage Control, Inc.
MicroTech Water Damage Control, Inc. of Jacksonville recently gave a three hour continuing education seminars for insurance professionals. This event was sponsored by Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida. At this seminar, insurance professionals earned continuing education credits by... - April 05, 2008 - MicroTech Water Damage Control, Inc.
PinnacleOne Names Steve Playford Associate Vice President of Arizona Infrastructure Services
National construction consulting firm PinnacleOne recently announced the promotion of Steve Playford to the position of Associate Vice President of Infrastructure Services for Arizona. - April 05, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Kimball Hill Homes Opens New Communities in Texas
Kimball Hill introduces new communities in the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas. - March 27, 2008 - Kimball Hill Homes
Contractor Recommends Using Design/Builders for Home Remodeling
A Design/Builder is a Better Investment When Doing Home Renovations or Additions. - March 23, 2008 - Fine Designs by Roger Perron Inc.
Slow Times Create Incredible Bargains for Buyers
Local Developer Offers No Payments and No Interest for 3 Years to the First 10 Buyers - March 22, 2008 - Plantation Palms of Hernando County LLC
Major Dealer in the Post and Beam Home Market Announces Price Protection Plan
With the recent subprime lending debacle, traditional home customers no longer able to use subprime financing to trade up are returning to the Post and Beam, Timber Frame Home sector fueled by baby Boomers and new sources of mortgage financing. With the Post Beam home business positioned to reclaim its portion of the market, Cedar Designs announces an optional layaway plan with 12 month price protection. - March 22, 2008 - Cedar Designs, LLC
Bob Moore Construction Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Bob Moore Construction has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC is a non profit organization that is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education. The organization’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building... - March 19, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Jeff Benton Homes Attends International Builders’ Show
Jeff Benton Homes is focused on the leading edge of home design and construction. The International Builders Show provides management and sales teams a terrific opportunity to see the very latest in building products, services and technologies. - March 17, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Construction of Groves Park Commons - A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - Announced at the Oak Ridge Developer’s Forum Meeting
Walter B. Wise and partners, Terry Wheeler, Bill Kennedy, Christos Christopoulos and builder Mike Stevens, announce the launch of the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development at the Developers Forum Meeting at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. - March 12, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Jeff Benton Homes Receives Guildmaster® Award for Customer Satisfaction
GuildQuality® Incorporated, has recognized Jeff Benton Homes as a Guildmaster Homebuilder. The Guildmaster Award signifies that Jeff Benton Homes has demonstrated its ability to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. - March 08, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Kitchen Tune-Up Hires Programs Specialist to Coordinate Growing Partner Relations Department
Kitchen Tune-Up hires Jon Hoffman as Partner Programs Specialist in their headquarters location. Hoffman to coordinate partner relationship with Best Buy Co., Inc. and others. - March 07, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Harmon Construction, Inc. Completes Work on Historic Heritage Center
Harmon Construction has completed work on the Heritage Center. The Heritage Center, located at 1200 Kansas City Road, tells the story of the Mahaffie family, the western trails and life in Olathe and Johnson County in the 1860s. Harmon Construction, Inc is a Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting Firm. - March 05, 2008 - Harmon Construction
Lee Industrial Contracting Adds Massive Heavy Hauler to Fleet
Lee Industrial Contracting expands fleet of equipment and capabilities with the addition of their new 13-Axle, 85-Ton Heavy Hauler. - March 01, 2008 - Lee Industrial Contracting
BuildingsDirect.net Annouces Its Acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com
BuildingsDirect.net is proud to announce the acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com, a steel building supplier website. BuildingsDirect.net is also a steel building supplier, which makes this a great addition to the company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition gives... - February 29, 2008 - BuildingsDirect.net
Harley-Davidson of North Texas Moves to New Dealership in Carrollton, Texas
Bob Moore Construction finishes construction on the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in Dallas / Fort Worth. This 50,000 SF building is located in Carrollton, Texas. - February 25, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Jeff Benton Home Builder Wins River Guardian Award
Home Builder Jeff Benton Home of Huntsville Alabama awarded the Flint River Conservation Association's first-ever River Guardian Award. - February 22, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Denver Kitchen Remodeling Franchise is Cherry Creek Chamber’s Business of the Year
Denver Kitchen Tune-Up franchise owners Scott, Michelle and Harvey Field have been awarded the honor of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Business of the Year for Outstanding Service and Achievement. - February 17, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Business Owners “Sizzle” in Their Fourth Year Earning Reader’s Choice Award
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning processes for updating kitchens and baths, has announced that the Nashville, TN franchise location, owned by Karin and John Moughler, is the winner of a “Sizzle Award” in the Home Renovation and Remodeling category. The... - February 17, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Rookie of the Year Awarded to Charlotte Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tom and Debi Taube, Charlotte, NC franchise owners, with the honor “Rookie of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual convention,... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Franny of the Year Awarded to Oregon City Business Owner
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Gary Yeager, Oregon City, OR franchise owner, with it’s top honor “Franny of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up Awards Project of the Year Award to Greenville/Louisville Area Franchise
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded brothers Doug and Cliff Reid, Greenville, IN franchise owners, with the prestigious Project of the Year award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Waymon Hale Construction Selected as Preferred Builder for Overton Retreat
With its exquisite natural setting on the top of Long Mountain in Middle Tennessee, rustic custom homes with decorator touches, extensive recreational amenities and a private lake, Overton Retreat is a jewel among residential resort communities. Among only a handful of of construction companies... - February 16, 2008 - Waymon Hale Construction
Jeff Benton Homes, Selected for Inclusion in Elite Builder Program
Home Buyers Warranty Corporation (HBW) has selected Jeff Benton Homes of Huntsville, AL for inclusion in its prestigious Elite Builder® program. - February 16, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Consumer Demand for Green Practices Changing the Business of Home Improvement Contractors
As Americans become more eco-conscious, consumer-driven companies industry-wide have begun offering more ecologically friendly products and services to retain a competitive edge. - February 06, 2008 - Pristine Home Solutions
Dino Sideris Chosen for Vice Chair Position on QUOIN / AGC Safety Resource Leadership Group
Dino Sideris, Safety Director for Bob Moore Construction, has been selected as Vice Chairman for the QUOIN / AGC Safety Resource Leadership Group. The AGC is the oldest / largest organization in the construction industry. With over 1100 member companies, QUOIN is the AGC chapter for a large portion of Texas from Dallas / Fort Worth east to the Louisiana border, and north to Oklahoma. QUOIN’s Safety Resource Leadership Group is the senior safety-related committee in QUOIN. - January 31, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
John Livengood Joins PinnacleOne as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services in Washington, D.C.
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that John Livengood has joined the firm as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services. In this role, Mr. Livengood will lead PinnacleOne’s construction claims services to the greater... - January 31, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
R2 HINGE Cuts Door Repair Cost in 1/2 with Fully Adjustable VARYX™ Continuous Hinge
Vertical and lateral adjustability and one-man installation make VARYX™ the fastest, most economical way to restore better-than-new life to the heaviest doors. Designed by the inventor of the continuous aluminum geared hinge, VARYX™ crowns forty years of engineering and field experience, setting new benchmarks for high security, outstanding performance and error-free door repair. - January 30, 2008 - R2 HINGE LLC
Poynter Scifres Companies Opens Dramatic Offices @ 161/Walnut Hill Building
Bob Moore Construction has completed a 106,800 SF two-story luxury office building in the Las Colinas area for Arlington, Texas developer Poynter Scifres Companies. The Las Colinas area is between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. - January 30, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
KEO International Consultants CEO Chosen as One of 12 Most Influential Gulf Businesswomen
In the 18th January 2008 Issue of MEED Magazine, the 12 most influential businesswomen in the Arabian Gulf were announced. The publication features 4 prominent Kuwait business leaders as follows: Donna Sultan CEO, KEO International Consultants Donna Sultan is chief executive officer (CEO) of... - January 27, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
J.S. Brown Receives Excellence in Remodeling Award
Award-winning custom residential remodeling company, J.S. Brown & Co., has been recognized as the recipient of an extraordinary four 2007 NARI CotY Awards. The CotY Awards are presented by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Central Ohio. “We see the CotY Awards... - January 25, 2008 - J.S. Brown & Co.
J.S. Brown Honored with Consumer Excellence Award
Award-winning custom residential remodeling company, J.S. Brown & Co., has been recognized as a recipient of the 2007 NARI ACE Award. The ACE Award is presented by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Central Ohio. “It is our goal to offer superior remodeling... - January 25, 2008 - J.S. Brown & Co.
Larry Knox Chosen to Serve on QUOIN / AGC Board of Directors
Larry Knox, Vice President of Preconstruction for Bob Moore Construction, has been named to the Board of Directors for QUOIN, the north and east Texas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The AGC is the oldest and largest organization in the construction industry, going back to 1919. With over 1100 member companies, QUOIN is the AGC chapter for a large portion of Texas from Dallas / Fort Worth east to the Louisiana border, and north to the Oklahoma border. - January 24, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Kitchen Tune-Up Remodeling Franchise Honors Good Deeds by "Small Changes, Big Difference" Winners
Kitchen Tune-Up announces the winners of their “Small Changes, Big Difference” contest, which asked people to nominate themselves or others who have made a difference in their community. Their personal stories can be followed online at the KTU Kares blog. - December 30, 2007 - Kitchen Tune-Up
8 Safe Gift Ideas for the Active Senior in Your Life
Helpful Products That Make Your Independent Senior More Secure and Give You Peace of Mind - December 23, 2007 - Home Sweet Home Improvements