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Bob Moore Construction Releases Major Update to GeneralContractor.com
Bob Moore Construction has recently released a major update to their corporate website, http://www.GeneralContractor.com. The new version of GeneralContractor.com features a dramatic photo of the company’s award-winning Mouser Electronics project on the home page. The new version of the website also features an extensive search function. - August 05, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
PLC Global Filipino Agency Announces Launch of WEBSEO for Realtors
PLC Global recently launched its WEBSEO services for accredited Realtors, Estate Agents, Brokers and Agents joining the PLC Web Ring. Open to all, the service provides Realtors with their own individual interactive webpage, agent profile, contact information and summary details of the developments they represent. - August 05, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Pacific Concord Properties Inc Expands Cebu Philippine Condotel Operations
Philippine based Condotel Developer PCPI acquires additional condo units for its Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences Condo Hotel Operations to meet rising demand for short term accommodation in the central Philippines - August 04, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Portakabin Provides Revolutionary Modular Office Accommodation, Ultima Vision, in Just Ten Weeks
The Portakabin one-stop-shop service answered a manufacturing company’s urgent need for a temporary office solution, by providing a two-storey modular building, on time on budget in under 10 weeks. Portakabin managed all elements of the project from start to finish, from the groundworks, through to installing a Portakabin AirCare climate control system. - August 01, 2007 - Portakabin
Longhorn Harley-Davidson Dealership Relocates to New Building in Grand Prairie, Texas
Bob Moore Construction has built the new 38,000 Longhorn Harley-Davidson dealership in Grand Prairie, Texas. Bob Moore Construction was the design / build contractor for the new Longhorn Harley-Davidson dealership. The architect was Avant Design Group, Inc. The building’s interior is finished in a rustic Texas design, with stone, wood and chemically-distressed corrugated metal accents and Lone Star décor throughout the building. - July 23, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Philippine Condotel Investments US Road Show Sales Hit $8.9 Million
US based Investors and Philippine-Americans bought up $8.9 Million worth of Condo Hotel Suites at Lancaster – The Atrium Manila as an alternative supplemental income source to Pension and Retirement Plans during the companies recent US Sales Blitz - July 23, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Central Indiana Pole Building Contractor 4D Buildings Joins Walters Buildings Authorized Dealer Program
Pole building manufacturer Walters Buildings announces addition of established Indiana pole building contractor 4D Buildings to its authorized dealer program, to offer post-frame buildings in central Indiana. - July 19, 2007 - Walters Buildings
Meyer Homes Announces “Millionaire for a Night” Charity Fundraiser
Many people often wonder what it would be like to live the luxurious life of a millionaire but few have the opportunity to do so. Meyer Homes will make that dream become a reality for one special night while simultaneously raising money for local nonprofit organizations. - July 19, 2007 - Meyer Homes
Construction Firm Nestled Between the Lakes and Mountain Regions of Central New Hampshire Wins Three Cornerstone Awards
The Cornerstone Awards celebrate the best in home design, construction, an remodeling in the state of New Hampshire, as judged by their peers from the Builders Association of Greater Boston. In June 2007, Cargill Construction took three Cornerstone Awards home to their new showroom, tucked between the beautiful Lakes Region and stunning White Mountains Region of central New Hampshire. - July 18, 2007 - Cargill Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Construction for Peakway Village
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Peakway Village, a single-family home community development located in Apex, N.C. In close proximity to Beaver Creek Crossings and Haddon Hall Crossings, Peakway Village will... - July 13, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Releases Podcast Discussing Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting firm that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. In the podcast, John Sperath, president of Blue... - July 11, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
42 Layout Choices from Portakabin Answer All Portable Buildings' Needs in Just 15 Working Days
Even more layout choices from leading modular buildings supplier Portakabin and a new customer promise means you can get the portable office space or temporary classrooms you need – fast. - July 11, 2007 - Portakabin
NewHomesSection.com Finds Niche in New Home Marketing
NewHomesSection.com is a brand new website where homebuyers and Real Estate Professionals can find information about Arizona new home builders. The website displays Arizona new home builder ads in the same fashion as your local paper, but the new home ads are always available, and each ad clicks-through to the home builders website. NewHomesSection.com has received a great reaction from homebuyers, real estate professionals, and home builders. - July 10, 2007 - New Homes Section
Investors Buy Up Philippine Condotel Investments as Alternate Pension or Early Retirement Plans
Pension or early retirement plan investors are looking at Philippine condotel investments as an alternative supplemental income source. - July 10, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
What is NARI? The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Voice of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry brings together people who work in and with the remodeling industry, belonging and growing by learning from one another. As professionals, we create an exceptional experience for the remodeling consumer. - July 04, 2007 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Pacific Concord Properties Announce Philippine Condotel Investments Singapore Road Show
Pacific Concord Properties Inc will conduct a series of presentations on Philippine Condotel Investments to interested clients, Filipino communities and prospects in informal settings, hotel venues and business centers in Singapore during July 2007 - July 03, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Modular Building Provider Portakabin Appointed Accredited Supplier by Public Sector Procurement Agency OCGbuying.solutions
Leading modular building provider, Portakabin, has won accredited-supplier status with OGCbuying.solutions - the major national public sector procurement agency. - June 30, 2007 - Portakabin
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Releases Podcast Discussing Green Remodeling
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting firm that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the growing impact of green products and practices on today’s remodeling industry. In the podcast,... - June 29, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Condo Hotels Rising in the Philippines
For investment real estate buyers looking for rental income on their properties, Philippine Condotels are good buy to rent property investments - June 27, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Complete Landsculpture Offers Free Service for Fallen 140-Year-Old Tree
Complete Landscupture, Dallas Landscaping Company, provides community service for removal of fallen tree from local family's home. - June 27, 2007 - Complete Landsculpture
United Kingdom Property Investors Are Emerging as the Biggest Market for Philippine Condotels
According to a recent survey by Barclays Bank plc, there are over 2.2 million overseas property owners in the UK with the survey suggesting that this number will double by 2010. When you consider these facts along with aging population, increased property wealth and Self-Invested Pension Plans it is easy to see why many shrewd property investors are looking aside from traditional UK buy to let property options for Condotel Investments in the Philippines. - June 26, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
The Portakabin Ultima Vision is a Stylish Supermodel Taking the Modular Building Hire Market by Storm
Leading modular building provider, Portakabin, has changed the face of the portable buildings industry yet again, with the launch of another ground-breaking supermodel available for hire. The company’s brand new modular building, Ultima Vision features floor to ceiling fully-glazed... - June 22, 2007 - Portakabin
6 Tips for Protecting Your Home – and Yourself - During a Remodeling Project
After the snows of winter come spring and summer - the ideal times to open up a home for major remodeling projects. Nashua, NH-based remodeling and design firm G.M. Roth offers with this release a set of tips for helping homeowners prepare for - and make the best of - this seasonal renovation window. - June 21, 2007 - G.M. Roth
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Southern Ideal Home Show Award
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, an award-winning, fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Southern Ideal Home Show Award for Best Booth 300-500... - June 21, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Selected as Builder for Saddle Run
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has been selected as the builder for Saddle Run, a new residential community located off U.S. 1 and Capital Boulevard North. Conveniently located near Interstate 540 and the Triangle Town Center, Saddle Run... - June 20, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Walters Buildings Awarded Gold Key of Excellence as a Top Supplier to the Construction Industry
Rural Builder readers vote Walters Buildings top supplier to the construction industry for 10th time, for outstanding products, service, prices, and delivery. - June 20, 2007 - Walters Buildings
Launching of Morse Home Improvement's New Website
Announcing Morse Home Improvement's new website at http://www.mhi1962.com. Morse Home Improvement's new webisite displays numerous before and after pictures of customers' homes, numerous testimonials about the quality of our work, and a section for individuals to get a free estimate on any home improvement job. - June 19, 2007 - Morse Home Improvement
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction President Receives Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Designation
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction has announced that John Sperath, president of the company, has received a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Home Builders Association. To receive the CAPS designation, Sperath was required to complete a three-day program... - June 16, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
The New Homes Section Finds a New Home of Its Own, Online
NewHomesSection.com announced today that it will launch advertising for new home builders starting the beginning of July. The company will utilize its unique concept of placing newspaper like ads online and will offer free ad placement for the first few weeks. The goal of NewHomesSection.com is to decrease the cost of advertising for new home builders by creating an information outlet online for consumers that is similar to a newspaper’s new homes section. - June 14, 2007 - New Homes Section
Bob Moore Construction Participates in Largest Construction Safety Stand Down in Texas History
Bob Moore Construction recently participated in the largest construction safety stand-down in Texas state history. On May 16, 2007 major construction projects across the state stopped production to participate in the SAFE Stand Down, which was organized by the AGC. The stand down lasted for 90... - June 14, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Announces New Employee
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that Tim Biggs has joined the company as a sales coordinator. In this position, Biggs will be responsible for overseeing the company’s exteriors division and... - June 13, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Lakestone Village Project
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has started construction on Lakestone Village, a mixed-use development in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Lakestone Village will offer 380 homesites, as well as condominiums, a pool and clubhouse, office space for... - June 13, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Bob Moore Construction Completes Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center in Flower Mound, Texas
Bob Moore Construction recently completed the new 651,000 SF Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center for Flaherty Development in Lakeside Industrial Business Park, Flower Mound, Texas. Bob Moore Construction was general contractor for Cornerstone 1; Alliance Architects was the architect and Pacheco-Koch was the civil engineer. Lease space is available. - June 08, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Modular Building Supplier Portakabin Group Reduces Carbon Footprint and Leads the Way in Sustainable Building
Portakabin Group, the UK’s leading modular building supplier and manufacturer, has announced significant savings in carbon emissions following the implementation of an energy saving and environmental policy across its business. Portakabin saw a 17% year on year reduction in carbon emissions,... - June 08, 2007 - Portakabin
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives Guildmaster Award
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Guildmaster Award presented by GuildQuality Incorporated. The Guildmaster Award, presented annually, recognizes building... - June 07, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Exterior Facelift
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Exterior Facelift from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue Ribbon... - May 31, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
NH Remodeling Firm Matches Spring Boutique Proceeds for Nashua Pastoral Care Center
Nashua, NH-based remodeling firm G.M. Roth announced the results of a fundraiser held to support the Nashua Pastoral Care Center, and announced the donation of a matching contribution to the non-profit agency that supports low-income individuals and families at-risk of homelessness with the basic necessities of life. - May 31, 2007 - G.M. Roth
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC President Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Royal Oaks Building Group LLC has announced that Rich Van Tassel, president of the company, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership award. This award honors successful business leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients are... - May 23, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Attic Over $100,000
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Attic Over $100,000 from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue... - May 23, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2007 Outstanding Construction Award for Mouser Electronics Project
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2007 Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch-Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The company was selected as the top submission in the category of Industrial / Warehouse Over $5 Million. This is a statewide competition, and the award comes on the heels of Bob Moore Construction winning the Summit Award from QUOIN / AGC. - May 21, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Girasol Homes to Feature at World’s Largest Mobility Event
UK and Spain based company, Girasol Homes, will be exhibiting at The Mobility Roadshow 2007, the world’s largest outdoor mobility event that takes place at Kemble Airfield near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom on Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday, 21st July 2007. - May 19, 2007 - Girasol Homes Limited
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Executive
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that company has named John Russo vice president of operations. In this position, Russo will oversee the administration operations for the company, as well as coordinate specific goals and responsibilities for building... - May 17, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
DirectBuild Lends More Than a Helping Hand to the Kempe Foundation
DirectBuild’s Dream Home Will Improve Children’s Reality - May 10, 2007 - DirectBuild Franchising LLC
Charleston Homes Selects Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services to Represent Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek
Scott McCrary, president of Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has announced that Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services has been selected to handle sales and marketing for the new development Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek. Jackeys Creek is just... - May 07, 2007 - Charleston Homes
Flexibility, Cost Savings Lead to Rise in Design-Build Remodeling Projects
In the construction industry, the traditional way of completing a project means getting a design from an architect, soliciting bids for the work, and selecting a general contractor to complete the work. Known as "design-bid-build," this method is still very much the norm in home... - May 06, 2007 - G.M. Roth
G.M. Roth's First Fundraising Boutique of 2007 to Benefit Nashua Pastoral Care Center
In celebration of Mother's Day and support of single mothers, G.M. Roth Design Remodeling will host the First Annual "Spring Fever Extravaganza Shopping Boutique" on Friday, May 4th from 3:00-8:00pm, and Saturday, May 5th, from 10:00am-5:00pm. The event will take place in their new... - May 04, 2007 - G.M. Roth
65-year-old Metro Atlanta Widow Wins $200,000 Meridian Home Giveaway
Atlanta-based Meridian Homes gave away a new home valued at $200,000 in the finale to its Meridian Home Giveaway. From 8,300+ entries, a 65-year-old Atlanta widow (and Chicago native) was drawn as the winner. It will be the first house she’s ever owned. - May 02, 2007 - Meridian Homes
Charleston Homes Announces Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek Agent
Scott McCrary, president of Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has announced that Phillip Peed has been named the onsite agent for Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek. Peed is an agent with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services and is currently the... - April 26, 2007 - Charleston Homes
International Association of Home Staging Professionals 2007 Symposium
Industry Growth, Direction, Breakthroughs and Awards Among the Attractions - April 26, 2007 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Charleston Common at Alexander Place Announces Final Phase Now Selling
Scott McCrary, president of Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has announced the selling of the final phase of Charleston Common at Alexander Place. The development features 79 Charleston-style single-family homesites. Located in the booming Brier Creek shopping... - April 20, 2007 - Charleston Homes