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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
Meridian Homes to Announce Winner of $200,000 New Home Giveaway
A $200,000 value new home giveaway (or $150,000 in cash) will take place in the finale of a Meridian Homes contest. The announcement is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 17th. Meridian Homes is an Atlanta-based builder who sells more than 500 homes a year and has been in business since 1995. - April 16, 2007 - Meridian Homes
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2007 Summit Award for Mouser Electronics Expansion Project
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2007 Summit Award from QUOIN, the North / East Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Competition included 84 project submissions from 27 construction companies in north and east Texas, recognizing the top construction project... - April 16, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
H3 Homes offers South Florida Luxury Homes at Affordable Prices
H3 Homes believes in putting the luxury back into luxury homes, without the unreasonable prices and upgrades. - April 10, 2007 - H3 Homes, Inc.
Charleston Homes Announces Pre-Sell
Charleston Homes Announces Jackeys Creek To Pre-Sell in Summer 2007 - April 09, 2007 - Charleston Homes
Charleston Homes Relocates
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced that Charleston Homes has relocated to 3719 Benson Drive in Raleigh. This new location offers room for growth and increased capabilities for Charleston Homes' services. The homebuilder, previously located at... - March 26, 2007 - Charleston Homes
JSM Venture Set to Open Downtown Chicago Self Storage Facility
JSM Venture is transforming an old records storage facility on North Broadway into a modern, climate-controlled self-storage facility to serve downtown Chicago’s growing population. - March 24, 2007 - JSM Venture LLC
Illinois Home Builders Receive $25,000 Grant for Katrina Relief Efforts
Bloomington, Illinois-based Brady Homes, Sugar Creek Construction and 2nd Presbyterian Church receive funds to rebuild home for Katrina victim. - March 23, 2007 - Brady Homes
JSM Venture Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Self Storage Facility in Chicago
JSM puts latest self-storage development on the fast track with a retail look and feel that offers a superior option in a large and growing Chicago suburb. - March 17, 2007 - JSM Venture LLC
Mouser Electronics Debuts Dramatic Office and Warehouse Facilities
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for the expansion of Mouser Electronics Headquarters. The expansion increases Mouser’s headquarters facility from 173,000 to 432,000 SF. The project included 78,500 SF for office, call center, and data center space. A 3,000 SF two-story rotunda provides a dramatic main entrance. The expansion project also included a new 180,000 SF warehouse. - March 16, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Paul Scalzo of Scalzo Group Receives 2006 Good Neighbor Award
Paul Scalzo, President of Scalzo Group Real Estate Services, received the 2006 Good Neighbor Award from the Connecticut Association of Realtors given annually to Realtors who make an exceptional contribution to improve the quality of life in their communities. Paul was recognized for his... - March 14, 2007 - Scalzo Group Real Estate Services
PinnacleOne Announces the Appointment of Associate Vice Presidents
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced the appointment of several individuals to Associate Vice President roles. “PinnacleOne has always been proud to offer our clients the expertise, leadership, and exceptional skills of our... - March 14, 2007 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
JSM Venture Announces New Self Storage Development Equity Fund
JSM Venture has partnered with Matrix Capital Advisors to develop and operate institutional quality self-storage properties in the greater Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan markets. - March 14, 2007 - JSM Venture LLC
Professional Handyman Willing to Do Your Dirty Work
Shawn Szewczyk is the guy people can turn to when they are frustrated, stumped and overwhelmed. In fact, you could even say it’s in his blood. Shawn recently opened HomeTask Handyman Services (the second HomeTask franchise in his family), and has begun serving the Raleigh area in the hopes of... - March 10, 2007 - HomeTask.com
Charleston Homes President James E. Baker Joins Me Fine Foundation Board of Advisors
James E. Baker To Foster Community Support For Local Non-Profit Organization - March 01, 2007 - Charleston Homes
Bob Moore Construction Selected as Member of Exclusive OSHA Partnership in Recognition of its Superior Safety Leadership
Bob Moore Construction has been accepted as a member of the OSHA Local Partnership program, one of only five general contractors in north and east Texas to earn this recognition. The OSHA Partnership is a program that grants authority for more self-governance to a select group of general... - February 01, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Custom House Builder - Hans Hagen Homes – Focuses on Green Building
Minnesota home builder, Hans Hagen Homes, is making their homes more energy efficient with the introduction of Closed Cell insulation. - January 29, 2007 - Hans Hagen Homes
Carolina Communities Development Group and Charleston Homes Names Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced that Nish Egerton has joined the firm as vice president of marketing and sales of CCDG and Charleston Homes. In this position, Egerton will handle marketing and budgets, as well as, working with design issues... - January 24, 2007 - Charleston Homes
RHP Construction Saves One of St. Louis’ Rare Historical Homes
Family owned construction company saves one of the remaining three examples of Greek revival architecture in St. Louis. The home, known as the Peter Jacobs home, was listed as one of 11 most endangered buildings in St. Louis area. - January 23, 2007 - RHP Construction
Bob Moore Construction's Ed McGuire Appointed to Prestigious Committee for the American Concrete Institute
Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction, has been appointed as a consulting member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 301 - Specifications for Concrete group. Founded in 1904, the ACI is recognized as a leading source of guidance and... - January 02, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Kysor Panel Systems Opens New Manufacturing Facility / Distribution Center / Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for Kysor Panel Systems’ new distribution center / manufacturing facility / office building in Fort Worth, Texas. Mercantile Partners was the real estate developer. This project was the 25th commercial construction project Bob Moore Construction has completed for Mercantile Partners. - December 28, 2006 - Bob Moore Construction
Charleston Common at Alexander Place Announces Opening of Phase V
North Raleigh Community to Sell Last Phase of Homes - December 12, 2006 - Charleston Homes
Phillips Builders LLC Announces Partnership with Energy Star
Phillips Builders LLC. have made a commitment to building 100% of their homes to be Energy Star Certified. - December 08, 2006 - Phillips Builders
MMI Associates, Inc. Named Agency of Record for Charleston Homes
Local Public Relations Firm Inks Deal with Regional Home Builder - November 30, 2006 - Charleston Homes
Kitchen Remodeling Website for Philadelphia and New Jersey
Tuscan Sun Kitchens announced the grand opening of their new website www.ts-kitchens.com to the Philadelphia market. The website introduces Russell Tuckerman , a professional kitchen designer, with over 25 years of kitchen design and kitchen renovation experience. Kitchen planning is becoming a... - November 16, 2006 - Tuscan Sun Kitchens
Cavalier Builders President Elected to TBA Board of Remodelers
Cavalier Builders, Inc., a locally owned and operated full service contractor in Hampton Roads, is pleased to announce that Brian Twiddy has been elected to the board of Tidewater Builders Association Remodeling Council. As a Board member, Mr. Twiddy will facilitate and assist in meeting the... - October 31, 2006 - Cavalier Builders
RFMS Releases Measure Mobile Software
RFMS Measure Mobile is an innovative software program that works on a Pocket PC for on-site measuring and drawing of floor covering. - October 17, 2006 - RFMS, Inc.
“Brand-Marketing” Fixture Architect Joins Kiosko as Director of Business Development
R.I.S.D.-trained retail fixture specialist to focus on fixtures and POP solutions for consumer-based clients. - September 25, 2006 - Kiosko Inc.
Area Developer First to Break Ground on Living Smart Narrow Lot Homes
Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard has joined area developer Jack Wagnon of The Wagnon Company to break ground on the first Living Smart homes at 8172 North Haven. They broke ground on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 am. The developer’s residential construction arm, Prairie View Homes,... - September 22, 2006 - Prairie View Homes, LLC