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Cheval Equestrian Community Sales and Information Center Now Open
The Cheval Sales and Information Center is now open to the public in Mint Hill showcasing Charlotte’s newest Tuscan-inspired equestrian community. The center is open seven days a week, Monday through Friday from 11am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Located off... - June 17, 2008 - Marketing Specifics
Kitchen Tune-Up Has Longtime Green Streak – Now Donating Trees in Clients’ Names
Kitchen Tune-Up promotes reducing waste and conserving natural resources by reconditioning or refacing homeowner's cabinets instead of throwing them away. Encouraging these alternative remodeling practices by donating trees on behalf of their clients, Kitchen Tune-Up hopes to call attention to these greener options. - June 15, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Chesapeake Homes North Carolina Participated in Battle of the Builders IV
Paul Luck, division manager of Chesapeake Homes North Carolina (www.ChesHomesNC.com), an outgrowth of Virginia-based L.M. Sandler and Sons, Inc., the largest privately owned real estate developer in the nation, has announced that the company participated in the Home Builders Association of... - June 12, 2008 - Chesapeake Homes North Carolina
Turner Construction Company Receives ACE Mentor Program Award
Turner Construction Company is an honoree at the 9th Annual ACE Mentor Scholarship Breakfast for their dedication and commitment to the ACE Mentor Program. - June 07, 2008 - Turner Construction Company
Charity Event to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
Monmouth County's premier residential remodeling contractor, Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. of West Long Branch, New Jersey is proud to announce in conjunction with The FarmHouse on Broadway boutique that they will be hosting a charity event June 21st, 2008. The charity event will be a benefit sale with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. - June 03, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Julie LaTerra Homes Launches a “Realtor Girl’s Night Out”
Julie LaTerra Homes launched a series of presentations and interactive seminars designed to assist the Charlotte Realtors in growing their business as they learn how they can educate consumers on the most up-to-date trends in custom homebuilding. - May 30, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
A Journey Into Color Trends for 2008
Julie LaTerra Homes, with her “Made From Scratch” ™ approach, launched another very successful event for consumers with her monthly “Girl’s Night Out.” Women had fun and relaxed as they enjoyed various wines, cheese, fresh fruit and hot Hor d’oeuvres and participated in an interactive seminar presented by a Julie LaTerra Homes Interior Designer. This was an inspiring journey into color, fabrics and design as they explored Pantone's 2008 Color Trends. - May 29, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Celebrates 73 Years in Business
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services, an expert dismantlement, demolition, plant relocation and decommissioning contractor, recently celebrated their 73rd year in business. In 1932 the company founder, Robert Baker, started the company with a Brockway truck and worked out of the old prospect... - May 29, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Pangaea Holds Annual General Meeting and Announces Construction is Underway at Its Housing Developments in Kenya and Zambia
Pangaea Development Holdings Limited held its second Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 20 May at the Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana. During the meeting, Mr. Barry Newton, Pangaea’s Chairman, announced that house construction and sales were underway at its major housing estate developments in both Kenya and Zambia. Pangaea is a Pan-African regional property investment and development company that focuses on investments in the development of affordable housing estates in selected African markets. - May 23, 2008 - Pangaea Partners, Ltd.
KEO Achieves First LEED Certified Design in Kuwait
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region. - May 22, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
George W. Thomas Joins PinnacleOne as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that George W. Thomas, Esq. has joined the firm as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services. Mr. Thomas, who will be based in the Columbia, Maryland office, will expand... - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Richard Kammann Joins ARCADIS as Client Development Manager
ARCADIS, one of the nation’s premier engineering and project management/construction management (PM/CM) firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Dick Kammann to its staff. Located in ARCADIS’ Columbia, MD office, Mr. Kammann will serve as Client Development Manager (CDM) in support of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic PM/CM operations. - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Surface Consulting, Inc. Creates Exterior Finish at Orlando Street of Dreams
Surface Consulting, Inc. Creates Showcase Home’s Exterior Finish at 8th Orlando Street of Dreams. - May 20, 2008 - Surface Consulting
Renovation Specialists RealItalia and Sextantio Share Secrets to Owning Historic Italian Home
Realitalia has created a unique program designed to take the pressure out of purchasing and maintaining homes in the Italian countryside. - May 19, 2008 - Realitalia
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Completes Rigging of Colgate Clock
This is an historical look back at one of R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services's most prestigious rigging accomplishments. During the early hours on a clear September Saturday morning with the majestic downtown Manhattan skyline as a backdrop, a new chapter unfolded on the flourishing Jersey... - May 17, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Completes Demolition of Silos
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services completed the technical demolition, dismantlement and decommisssioning of two tall ash silos at an active power plant in New York. - May 16, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Salton Companies Announced That It Will be Launching a New Brand and Interactive Website
Salton Companies (Salton) has focused on upholding its position as a quality builder. Most of Salton work is new construction, transforming plans and drawings into actual structures. One other area of proven expertise is the rehabilitation/renovation of facilities and Church Construction. Salton... - May 16, 2008 - Salton Companies
Woodland Homes of Huntsville Announces the Debut of New TV Show
Woodland Homes of Huntsville will debut a new television show, "Dream Home Cooking," on May 31st. "Dream Home Cooking," is a cooking show and a home show combined, and founders of Woodland Homes, Mike and Melissa Friday will be the hosts. - May 16, 2008 - Woodland Homes of Huntsville
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System's Lead Designer Earns Industry Certification
Kitchen Tune-Up announced today that Tammy Doerr has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. The premiere hallmark for kitchen and bath... - May 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Maintains 3A2 D&B Rating
Due to their financial strength, R. Baker and Son All Indutrial Services has had their D&B Rating maintained at a 3A3. - May 16, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Miracle Truss Steel Buildings Help You Save Money, Time and the Environment in an Inflated Economy
Got a dream home you want to build or do you need an office space for your business? Discover the ways a steel building can enhance savings in a chaotic economy. - May 13, 2008 - MiracleTruss
Decorator and Remodeler Will Work Together to Achieve Excellence
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, an award-winning design + build firm join forces with Ann Marie Elia, an experienced and accomplished Interior Decorator. - May 12, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
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